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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 5,1976_2 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 22:9082 INVOCATION c LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION (Dan Jones) \,f/ retiring rJ>- (' " "CbNDlTIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED HEARING SCHEDULED NOVEMBER 2 I:tRACT I' 10. 26248 :Time Extension ,PPROVED) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 5, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Councilman Jack Saelid Associate Planner, Jeff Witte PRESENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber ABSENT: None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of September 21 were APPROVED. Mayor Lauber, on behalf of the City Council, presented a plaque to Dan Jones in appreciation of his efforts and accomplishments as a member of the Parking Place Commission. Mr. Jones is retiring from the Commission as he is leaving the City. (Mr. Jones' term would have expired June 30, 1979.) Planning Commission Resolution No. 953 granting a conditional use permit to Hsing-Yao Fang for an eating establishment at 221 E. Foothill Boulevard to be known as Her Royal Majesty's Fish and Chips. Conditions of approval were set forth in the resolution. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that 'same be and it is hereby RATIFIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 954 recommending a text amendment relating to self-service stations to permit such stations in C-O or any less restrictive commercial or industrial zones on a conditional use permit basis. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1976. On recommendation of the Planning Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that a one year extension on the tentative map was granted the subdivider of Tract No. 26248 (420-430 W. Foothill Boulevard). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, addressed Council on a variety of subjects - in particular, the agenda packet which did not contain a copy of Mrs. Hofer's letter dated September 27. This communication related to the possibility of the City qualifying for a Federal Grant with which to construct an auditorium under the Public Works Employment Act. She felt a positive position should be taken and that school children should be encouraged to write the Secretary 10-5-76 - 1 - PARKING DOWNTOWN AREA ~ \3~1!~9 22:9083 of Commerce in this regard. She suggested solar power should be considered for heating and cooling the structure. In response to her request the agenda packet will contain copies of any future communications to Council from Mrs. Hofer. She also asked that copies of the packet be placed in the City Library for public perusal. Council received the comprehensive report dated October 5 on the expansion of the parking in the downtown area. It included the consultant's cost estimates for three alternative plans. These have been reviewed by the Planning and Parking Place Commissions. Both have recommended Plan C-l as the design for adoption and implementation. Easements would have to be granted by the property owners on Huntington Drive in order to shift the alley southerly approximately 20 feet. The 1 benefits of granting the easement >ere set forth in the report and it was noted that the overall effect would be to have more convenient parking close to the buildings on Huntington Drive. If the easements could not be obtained then Plan D-l was recommended which is the same ' parking ,design except for the relocation of the alley. The only major difference between the recommendations was,the recom- mended width of the parking bays (distance of two rows of parking and one aisle). The width of a parking bay pursuant to the zoning ordinance is 65 feet, which the Planning Commission recommended be maintained. The Parking Place Commission recommended a 63 foot bay, By reducing two feet the overall design would produce approximately 21 more parking spaces. The Economic Coordinator explained both Plans in detail and distances and widths with aisles were pointed out on illustrations, Some discussion held on the size of future,automobiles and the maneuverability in the spaces. Dennis Lojeski, member of the Parking Place Commission, and owner of a business in the subject area, favored Plan C-l but stated the Commission desired as many parking spaces as possible, therefore felt 63 feet was ample for the time being. Bill Connelly, President of the Downtown Merchants Association, spoke at length and said in part that there is indeed a problem in parking which the businessmen hope can be alleviated as soon as possible. He referred to an unknown assessment which will be made on the property owners and felt Plan C-l should be adopted for the time being if not for the long pull. Mrs. Johanna Hofer spoke against the redevelopment agency and she felt adequate parking probably will never ,be possible in the area under discussion.., that business property may have to be condemned in order to acquire sufficient 'parking space and it may cost the taxpayers a lot of money to correct inequities. In response to a question raised by Richard Carlson Mr. Pollard said in part that if Council adopted Plan C-l with the 63 foot bays it would provide 21 more stalls - and with the 65 foot bays 21 spaces 1 would be lost. Mr. Carlson would prefer more stalls and not devote anymore valuable parking,property for landscaping which has mainte- nance costs and if not kept up can become an eyesore. Warren Dunbar, member of the Parking Place Commission, submitted, that 63 foot bays would be ample depth and he would like to see Plan C-l with the 63,fo~t bays which would provide more stalls for the 'patrons and, merchants ,in the area., '__ Andrew Krappman~ representing owners of the Huntington 'Health Ciub 'at 41 E. Huntington Drive, spoke in part to the financing of what is being proposed and felt that some recommendation should be forthcoming from staff with respect to the use of the tax increment from redevelop- ment. He felt that at least some of the cost of the added parking should be borne by this revenue. 10-5-76 - 2 - 1 ~. r LEAGUE / CALIF . CITIES' HOUSING (Supported) , RETIREMENT IHA;~, 0b~1 (\(~~I \If RESOLUTION NO. 4583 ADOPTED , i" ~\ A'{;' 1'\(. /' Ii" /:' \ I' , \ \...:... \ .' '}..;.~. ~.~.,./':'t~: ,( J;J~:~';~':'~" ,:;.i'~ 22:9084 The consideration of only the Plan was before Council at this time and it was the consensus of a majority of Council that the 63 foot bay would accommodate all vehicles. Although the Planning Commission had recommended the retention of the 65 foot bays it was felt that the Commission left that decision up to Council. In this consideration it was the Director of Public Works' opinion that angle parking is much easier for maneuvering than the 900 and submitted the 63 foot bays with an aisle width of 25 feet as a minimum for backing maneuvers and turns. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that Plan C-l with 63 foot bays be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Saelid, Lauber Council Member Parry (who favored Plan C-l but questioned the sufficiency of the 63 foot bays) ABSENT: None Councilman Saelid commented that he had concerns that the rest of the City have to abide by the 65 foot bays. Council considered a request from the League of California Cities for support of a proposal to construct a building to house its headquarters in Sacramento. The League has two options: to continue renting space somewhere in Sacramento as it has done for'78 years, or to construct a permanent headquarters office building which would be in close proximity to the Capitol in Sacramento. It is important that the office be near the Capitol to make effective use of the time of city officials and staff in appearing before committees and in meeting with legislators, executive departments, agencies, and their staffs to represent the views of the California cities. The facility would be funded through an assessment of each City based upon the existing dues. Arcadia's assessment would be $7,050 and if paid in one lump sum it would be discounted 10%. However it could be paid over a three year period at $2,350 per year, Council indicated its support and it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City's voting representative at the League's Annual Conference be instructed to vote in favor of the resolution to amend the Constitution and By-laws relating to the special assessment, as well as the League's resolution proposing the special assessment itself. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received the conclusions from the medical report indicating that Police Officer Richard S. Chatwin is totally and permanently disabled with a condition that would restrict him to sedentary work activity -and without any emotional stress. Council expressed sympathy for Mr. Chatwin and granted the request for disability retirement with the following resolution. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4583, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING APPLICATION OF RICHARD S. CHATWIN FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT." 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 10-5-76 - 3 - The Engineering Division has availed itself from time to time of services and facilities of the County Materials Testing Laboratory and it is now the policy of the County that a General Services Agreement be executed in order to establish regulations governing performance, liability, payment and the like. The agreement would not obligate the City but would provide a vehicle to permit the City to use the services when and if it would be desirable or advan- tageous to the City. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by ~ ,(, Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the .., , -' b ,i I 1\' agreement e approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized 'U )1' f to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. ,0 f \ V ~y ,\ \ . COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM (application will not be submitted) r '-1* (~ LIGHTING (LOWER AZUSA ROAD) APPROVED / 3GI;! f' I SERVICES WITH COUNTY - AGREEMENT APPROVED ~ 1) r 22:9085 Council received the comprehensive report concerning the present status of the possibility of receiving a Federal Grant under the Public Works Employment Act for the construction of an auditorium on school property. It was noted in the report dated September 29 that staff had conducted an extensive investigation into all aspects of the Act and had attended an EDA-Public Works Employment Workshop on September 27. The data obtained from the Workshop Session was detailed in the report wherein many obstacles were set forth, The Auditorium Committee met recently and considered every aspect and provisions necessary in pursuing,the possibility of obtaining a Federal Grant. Based on the findings the Committee recommended that the City Council and the School Board not apply for funds for the construction of an auditorium. 1 Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Committee be ACCEPTED and that staff be instructed not to pursue the matter further. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None In response to Mrs. Hofer's inquiry Mayor Lauber said that Council had read all of her suggestions in her communication but that Council 'had not' gotten. to that point in its consideration' of 'whether or not to apply for funds. On behalf of Council Mayor Lauber expressed appreciation for the work of the Committee. The Committee was not dissolved at this time. Staff advised that an abutting property owner had not as yet responded to a second communication indicating his concerns relative to the street lighting on Lower Azusa Road and it was recommended that Council approve the proposed lighting system. It will provide adequate illumination and maintain a conservative approach to energy consumption. There would be, no installation chargefhowever power and maintenance costs would be assessed to the property owner by including the properties in Zone A of the Consolidated Lighting District. The Engineering Division is now preparing its annual report for annexation of areas which have recently been improved with lighting.lt is the appropriate time to take the recommended action. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the lighting system be APPROVED and that staff proceed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Helms None None I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council None None Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber 10-5-76 - 4 - ALLEY BLOCKAGE REPORT RECEIVED (STAFF TO INVESTIGATE LOADING DOORS) I\!)-~ i~ e.r 1M W D CONSTRUCTION OF CONNECTION APPROVED y ( a~" WORK ACCEPTED (Dyno) ./, , .1 . I r. Ii 1- SPEED (ORANGE GROVE) ; 'i- \:..,...- t." '. {(...~ ,- d t,f,d (CAMPUS & DUARTE RD.) EQJp~NT PURCHASE FIRE DEPT. APPROVED } .<...."1;. ,.. i,;\. . ;;~;"';.. -.'- 22:9086 Pursuant to the request of Councilman Margett staff prepared a report on possible blockage of the alley south of LaPorte between First and Second Avenues. It was noted therein that the alley right-of-way is 20 feet in width and was improved to a width of 18 feet with concrete gutter in its centerline. Sections of the Uniform Building and Traffic Codes were set forth. It was the position of staff that inasmuch as traffic volumes in the alley are low the driver desiring to pass a vehicle which is stopped should not have undue difficulty inasmuch as there should be approximately 10 feet of unobstructed alley width. This could occur from time to time when there are loading activities. However there is no record of complaints in this regard. The possibility of loading doors opening into the alley was discussed and staff will investigate whether or not amendments to the Municipal Code would be in order. In order to expedite construction of the Metropolitan Water District connection at Santa Anita and Elkins Drive it is necessary for the District to receive the design deposit by November 1, 1976 as the project is to be completed by May 27, 1977. A rough estimate of the cost of the design is $30,000. The estimate of the total cost of the connection is $150,000 with an additional $30,000 being needed for the piping and flow control valve between the connection and the City's system. FUNDS ARE IN THE WATER DIVISION BUDGET. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the payment of up to $30,000 as a design deposit for this connection construction. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work performed by Dyno Construction in the construction of sidewalks Phase X Job No. 449 be ACCEPTED and that final payment be made pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council had requested information relative to the speed on Orange Grove Avenue and staff submitted a report dated October 5 wherein it was recommended that speed limits on Orange Grove be increased to 35 mph. Orange Grove Avenue is subject to joint jurisdiction with the City of Sierra Madre and this recommendation was transmitted to that City. The City Council of Sierra Madre voted against changing the 30 mph speed limit. Council felt this matter should be pursued further by staff and the City Manager will proceed along this line. Council received a report on the parking situation on Campus Drive and Duarte Road between El Monte and Santa Anita Avenues. Staff made a study of the cost of the layout of parking stalls and the ongoing maintenance and submitted that it had received few if any complaints concerning the need of parking stalls at these locations. Council accerted and filed the report. Council received the request from the Fire Chief for an appropriation for safety equipment and it was noted that funds are provided in the current year's capital improvement projects budget. The equipment would be a Hurst rescue tool in the amount of $5,243.82 and an E & J Lyteport resuscitator in the amount of $650.00. It was MOVED by 10- 5-76 - 5 - / CALL FOR PROPOSALS (TOWING SERVICE) ORDINANCE NO. 1574 REINTRODUCED / RESOLUTION NO. 4584 ADOPTED 22:9087 Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that'$5,894 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Budget for the subject equipment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Recently the Fire Chief requested that the fire fighters be required to wear a specialized safety boot designed to replace the existing rubber boots currently used. This can be funded within the current operating budget through the savings realized in fringe benefits due to two existing vacancies in the department. The Fire Chief explained that in discussing this with the individual firemen he felt they I would be willing to have the paragraph dealing with the $25 allowance toward the purchase of shoes deleted from the Memorandum of Agreement. This of course would have to be signed, It was then MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that authorization be given for the purchase of the safety boots upon agreement between the association and the Council's representative on the revision of the Memorandum of Agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received the specifications recommended by the Police Chief and reviewed by the City Attorney for operation of the City's towing service. The specifications would serve as the basis upon which proposals for the towing service will be evaluated, i. e., on the basis of service, performance and cost rather than solely on the amount of the proposal. Discussion held on the procedure for handling proposals and the City Attorney will prepare guidelines for staff to follow in the future. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for proposals for the operation of the towing service for the City and that the proposals be received by the City Clerk. The City Attorney presented for reintroduction Ordinance No. 1574 and read the title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING, ADDING AND AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO PARKING STANDARDS FOR C-O, C-l, C-2, C-M, C-C COMMERCIAL ZONES AND M-l and M-2 INDUSTRIAL ZONES." The City Attorney presented and explained the reasons for reintroducing Ordinance No. 1574. In was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and I carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text' be waived and that the same be REINTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4584, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND EL MONTE AVENUE AND 151 AND 159 LAS TUNAS DRIVE FROM COMMERCIAL TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 0-6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE." 10-5-76 - 6 - PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE IAlVED MPLOYEE UNCTION APPROVE,D f r't: LEAGUE/CALIF. CI TIES RES. 78 ~~~ LAUBER GILB SAELID EXECUTIVE SE SSION ~CONVENED 1- ~'. CLAIM DENIED (Duffy) , \ '\ \ . ,\ \ , ..' -' CLAIM DENIED (Luras) \0~ f" e,vf ~-:r.~; :: 22:9088 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by ,Councilman Parry ,and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council finds this redesig- nation in the General Plan will not have a substantial adverse effect on the environment; that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None In order to con'sider the following items the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows $250 was appropriated from the General Contingency Account to assist financially in the annual field supervisor's picnic. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously Council went on record as supporting Res. No. 78 which will come before the League of California Cities at its annual conference. This resolution, if passed, would result in substantial revenue to cities from diesel fuel tax which is now going to the State. Councilman Gilb authored this resolution. Mayor Lauber expressed appreciation for the identification signs indicating City Hall and the Police Department. Councilman Gilb submitted the concern of the Planning Commissioners about enforcement of ordinances and provisions of conditional use permits. Reference was made to an article prepared by Cal-Tech on earthquake preparedness and Councilman Saelid suggested staff obtain a copy and use it to determine any weaknesses in the City's earthquake planning. At 11:20 p.m. Council adjourned to an executive session to discuss litigation matters. Council reconvened at 11:55 p.m. and took the following action on some of the claims as listed on the agenda. On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the personal and property damage claim of Mary E. Duffy be DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the property damage claim of Dorothy Luras be DENIED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 10-5-76 - 7 - CLAIM DENIED (Benn) ,IV!-) q,' ell" 'r J v ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 22:9089 On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the personal damage claim of Lillian Benn be DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None At 12:20 a.m. October 6, 1976 the meeting adjourned to October 13, 1976 at 7 p.m. ~~- -~ ~<~~ Ma or "-- ~ ATTEST: ~~a~~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk 10-5-76 - 8 - I 'f I