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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 16,1976_2 22:9106 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1m"",,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENCE ACKNOWLEDGED SISTER CITY / APPOINTEE V (Wallace) MINUTE APPROVAL (1:/J,{} HEARING EIR (Anoakia) and HEARING GENERAL PLAN CHANGE (Anoakia) tQUEST I THDRAWN PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE r q5D11 REZONING ANOAKIA AREA MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, November 16, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Councilman David E. Parry PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None The City Council acknowledged the members of the Boy Scout Den 2 from the Hugo Reid School. The City Clerk administered the loyalty oath to Mrs. Patricia Wallace, new member of the Sister City Commission. Councilman Saelid then presented credentials to Mrs. Wallace and welcomed her to the official City family. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 28 'and the regular meeting of November 2, 1976 were APPROVED. Councilman Gilb commented that although the Minutes indicate that he had been appointed Chairman of the Auditorium Committee, this was not the fact - that he had been asked by residents to assume the task of spearheading and generating interest in ways and means to bring an auditorium to the City. Consideration of Draft Environmental Impact Report for a proposed General Plan change from Single Family 0-2 dwelling units per acre to Single Family 0-4 dwelling units per acre for the Anoakia property,and Planning Commission denial of proposed General Plan change from Single Family 0-2 dwelling units per acre to single Family 0-4 dwelling units per acre for the Anoakia property. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and announced that the applicant, Lowry McCaslin, had requested his application to be withdrawn. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the request be granted and that the application be and it is hereby WITHDRAWN. In order to hear from the following person who desired to speak to this matter the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unani- mously. Ed Daniells, 777 Anoakia Lane, on behalf of the President of the Rancho Santa Anita Pro perty Owners' Association and as a resident, referred to a petition which had been filed in February of this year and tabled until after Mr. McCaslin's application had been processed and acted upon. The 11-16-76 - 1 - jilEARING Lease City-owned land HEARING CUP 21 Morlan APPROVED .'( PI. P II, )SETBACK MODIFICATION (BONG APPEAL) December 7 j HEARINGS SCHEDULED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED (RED CROSS) ? r . . ~ ," ~ ~ \/', 'j 22:9107 petition was for a General Plan designation of the subject area of R-O 30,000. He felt sufficient time had elapsed and now with the application withdrawn he asked that the petition be considered. On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the proposals for lease of City-owned property at 230 N. Second Avenue were' continued to December 21. Planning Commission Resolution No. 958 granted a conditional use permit for a handball/racquetball health club at 21 Morlan Place. The conditions of approval were set forth in the resolution. Councilman Gilb, liaison to the Commission, spoke to one of the conditions which has been recommended for deletion - that of parking adequacy. He said this has been resolved. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and Dana Gual, one of the applicants, briefly explained the operation. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilbi seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was the consensus of Council that this is the best use of the property and noted the low density factor. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council determines this project will not have a sub- stantial adverse impact on the environment and that the' conditional use permit be approved subject to conditions set forth in the resolution with the exception 'of Condition 11.. that this be deleted. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council; Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Appeal from Planning Commission denial of request of Howard Bong for modification of setback requirement from center line of Santa Clara Street. This matter had been continued to provide more time for staff to endeavor to negotiate a possible trade of properties whereby Mr. Bong could retain his present lot width and possibly extend Third Avenue to Santa Clara Street. Staff advised that Mr. Bong's counter proposal was incomplete and staff has been unable to determine the full effect of his offer. Thus far staff has not heard from Mr. Bong with a complete proposal although he said it would be forthcoming. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the matter be continued until December 7 and that staff advise Mr. Bong to have his written response in by November 30 so Council could study same prior to the next regular meeting date. Council scheduled public hearings on the following Planning Commission items for December 7. I. Resolution No. 960 recommending approval of a text amendment to allow administrative modification of certain existing improvements constructed prior to the enactment of the present Code in Zones R-O, R-l and R-2. 1 2. Resolution No. 961 recommending a zone change from C-O to R-l (7,500) at the northeast corner of Las Tunas and El Monte. Planning Commission Resolution No. 962 granted a conditional USe permit to allow an existing American Red Cross facility at 166 Bonita Street. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded'by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be approved subject to all conditions specified in the resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 11-16-76 - 2 - p; YOUTH COMMISSION BY-LAWS REVISED APPROVED ~" YOUTH COMMISSION CHRISTMAS I PROJECT . WILDERNESS /PARK ,- RULES V & REGULATIONS CONTINUED WILDERNESS PARK CHAIN LINK FENCE APPROVED r., lirl & 2. 1 RECESS RECONVENE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR APPOINTED ~,-I t " ;J" ..7:.f ;~ /, .-' ,;. ~:~;.. r.!.".::Z~', ~~:~. :-1";- 22:9108 The recommendation of the Youth Commission that the By-Laws be revised to delete the sentence reading "The fifth nominee shall be the person elected Arcadia High School Student Body Vice President." This will reduce the membership from eleven to ten and was brought about by the revision of the High School By-Laws deleting the requirement that the Student Body Vice-President serve on the Youth Commission. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the revised By-Laws be APPROVED. . On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the request of the Youth Commission to participate as volunteers in a "Sugar Plum Christmas Tree" project was APPROVED. This would be a "Friends of Foster Children" program and will be held at Fashion Park and has been an annual event. Council received the Parks and Recreation Commission's revised rules and regulations to govern Wilderness Park. Considerable discussion ensued with each Councilman explaining concerns that the revised rules and regulations will not fully meet the need for a complete understanding of what is expected, how to go about making reservations where required, too restrictive in certain areas and not as definitive as it should be. During this consideration the Recreation Director participated and submitted that the Highland Homeowners' Association members had reviewed the revised rules and were in agreement. It was the conSensus of Council that the Recreation Director take into consideration all of the concerns expressed and recorded on tape and endeavor to define more clearly the rules and regulations and submit to Council for further review. The Recreation Commission recommended improvements to Wilderness Park as follows: 1. Construction of a 250' long 6' chain link fence across the mouth of Clamshell Canyon required by the Fire Department to enable the area to be closed during the fire closure Season - estimated cost $1 ,400. Construction of a retaining wall behind the large barbeque at the shelter to prevent soil erosion. 3. Installation of a 6" asphalt berm around the perimeter of the new parking lot to reduce silt from covering the parking area - estimated cost for 2 and 3 - $500. Council concurred in the need for these improvements and the Director of Public Works explained that the fencing will be done under a minor contractural agreement and that something other than a berm will be installed for #3. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the improvements be made and that $2500 be appropriated from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund for this purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Margett, Lauber None None In order to act as the Redevelopment Agency Council recessed. Council reconvened. On recommendation of the Council Audit Committee, it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the firm of Lance, SolI and Lunghard, certifi~d 11-16-76 - 3 - 22:9109 public accountants be retained to conduct the independent audit for the current fiscal year (1976-77) at a fee of $8000 payable at the rate of $2,000 per calendar quarter upon presentation of each quarterly report. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jerry Bernstein, 57 E. Grandview Avenue, referred to an agenda item relating to Bingo. He asked Council to consider adopting an ordinance permitting Bingo for charitable purposes and submitted that the Cities of West Covina, Duarte and others are considering it or have already adopted the enabling ordinance. I Robert Fleury, 2240 Highland Oaks Drive, stated in part that he participated in the discussion and recommendation for the rules and regulations of Wilderness Park and had been pleased that the public was involved. In answer to an inquiry by Councilman Gilb Mr. Fleury responded in part that having an entrance to the Park on Elkins Drive would keep the traffic off streets at the other end and is an understandable alternative. He said he would be glad to take this up with the Highland Homeowners' Association and bring back some input. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, hoped that the City will be protected from claims which could be filed by overnight campers in Wilderness Park due to inclement weather, etc. She also suggested considering a small fee for out-of-towners. She agreed with taxing free passes given out by, the race track; that this money could eventually build a community center or an auditorium. And if bingo were approved for the City some monetary benefit should be derived by the City - this could help on the auditorium or lowering the property tax. TOWING SERVICE Council received the Committee's report and recommendation in connection with the award of a towing service contract. It was noted that the Committee conducted on-site inspection of the various offices and inside and outside storage facilities; observed the appearance and condition of the towing equipment; proximity of the proposed storage sites in relation to police headquarters, convenience to the police and the public was a primary consideration. The Committee also reviewed the extent of compliance with official garage and tow service specifications and recommended G & S Towing Service. 1)\ \/1, ,;l During the discussion representatives of both the G & S Towing Service and Guy's Friendly Towing Service explained their operation and proposals. Four proposals had originally been received - Ken's Towing Service and Clint & Ellen's Towing Service - in addition to the two previously mentioned. Extensive deliberations ensued and it was the consensus of a majority of Council that additional information be obtained and that the matter be pursued further in an executive session with the Police Chief in attendance. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that this matter be discussed in an executive session and that the Police Chief be contacted and requested to bring some of the history of the performance of Guy's Friendly Service over the past 16 years. 1 f AYES: NOES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Mayor Lauber - in favor of supporting the recommendation of the Commit tee. ABSENT: None (NOTE: See Page No.7 for the final action of Council.) 11-16-76 - 4 - / STREET LIGHTS HEARING SCHEDULED EASEMENT VACATION APPROVED /. jk. rJ J / t. t. f " r ;)'J" 1 STOP SIGN FOUR WAY APPROVED .0 I iR A f fIe. ) I ' 5,G;6 51Df ' WORK ACCEPTANCE (A. E . C . ) F I !/ /1 1 CHRISTMAS SALES APPROVED TREE , t~ , I ,/11,'''- \ II: I . J -"7:'.1 ( f , ~i' ,- 22: 9110 Council received petitions for street lights from property owners on Sixth Avenue northerly of Camino Real and on LeRoy from Holly to El Monte. This matter requiring a public hearing same was scheduled for January 4, 1977. Staff advised of the request to vacate a portion of an easement at 1136 Encino Avenue. Staff advised that the easement was created in 1955 in connection with Tract No. 18241 to provide for drainage and sewage facility outlets to Eighth Avenue. The extension of Encino eliminated a need for the sewer easement and reduced the amount of storm runoff in the drainage facility, therefore, the City no longer needs the full 12 foot easement and the northerly six feet could be vacated. The remainder would be retained for drainage purposes only. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the northerly six feet of the easement be quitclaimed to the owners of record 'of-the two subject parcels and the remaining six feet be retained for purposes concomitant with maintenance of the storm drain facility. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None In connection with the traffic situation at Golden West and Fairview staff submitted a report indicating the accidents which have occurred at that location since January of this year and recommended the in- stallation of a four-way stop sign in an endeavor to reduce the number of collisions. It was MOVED by Councilman, Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed with this installation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Upon recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the modification of the traffic signal system at Santa Anita and Duarte, Santa Anita and Longden and the installation of a flashing fire truck crossing at approaches to the First and Genoa intersection, as performed by A.E.C. Eagle Rock, be ACC.EPTED and that final payment be AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Requests have been received for permission to erect tents for Christmas Tree storage from November 24 through December 25 as follows: Better Gardens - northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Old Ranch Road C. Hawkins - First and Wheeler, 1 East Foothill Blvd. and southeast corner of Huntington and Baldwin. Mrs. Hawkins spoke to this latter location and advised she had been issued a license last year for this corner. Parking adequacy for this location was a concern to Council and staff will investigate. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that these three locations be approved. Councilman Gilb expressed concern that some Christmas tree lots may operate without first obtaining a license and this would be unfair to those operating legally. Staff advised that if there are instances of this nature the lots would be closed down until the operator complied with the Code. Requests were also received from the Boys and Girls Christian League to 11-16-76 - 5 - ACTUARIAL STUDY APPROVED if V{~ : HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT (DECLINED) y '/11Q \ I) I TAX ON RACE TRACK PASSES , (DEC. 7) BINGO j He ar ing Scheduled (DEC. 21) ORDINANCE NO. 1575 ADOPTED 22:9111 sell Christmas trees at 139 E. Duarte Road, 212 E. Live Oak and the southeast corner of First and Foothill. The Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the Arcadia High School Key Club in the sale of Christmas trees at the High School on Campus Drive. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that permission be granted for these locations and that the business license fee be WAIVED as they are both non-profit organizations. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by 1 Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as'follows that the request of the Arcadia Police Association and the Arcadia Fire Association for an actuarial study of the safety departments of the City for consideration of implementing the so-called California Highway Patrol portion of the Public Employees Retirement Program, at an estimated cost of $200. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Staff presented the communication from the County advising that the amount of Housing and Community Development Act funding which could be received by the City could be as high as $323,000. This amount is based upon all 55 Cities participating with the County and based on the formula used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development used in the past. It is Federal Funds administered by the County. If the City were to participate an agreement would have to be entered into no later than December 15 and notification to the County would have to be made by November 15. Staff submitted for consideration, "if Council so desired, to use the funds to work with'local,financial institutions to obtain low interest loans for rehabilitation by owners of existing homes which do not come up to the housing code and perhaps for projects such as sidewalks. gutters, street lighting, paving of alleys. It was the consensus of Council that the agreement could empower County to take any steps it so desired to implement the program and that it was like a blank check to the County to go ahead. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unani- mously that Council hereby declines to participate in the Program at this time. Council received the staff report on cities which receive a tax on passes issued by the race track. It indicated that Arcadia is the only: city of the six which were surveyed which does not receive the tax on passes and other free admissions. Will Rydbeck, Santa Anita Turf Club, asked that the matter be continued until the return of Ray Rogers, 1 Vice President and General Manager. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Par,y and carried on roll call vote as follows tha the matter be placed on the agenda for December 7. Council acknowledged the request of the Foothill Jewish Center that Council consider the adoption of an ordinance which would permit Bingo by non-profit organizations. It was the consens~s of Council that this matter be heard in public hearing proceedings and same was scheduled for December 21. Copies of enabling ordinances will be obtained from Cities which have already taken steps to permit Bingo and the City Attorney will prepare an ordinance for Council study. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1575, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING 11-16-76 - 6 - j I HEARING SCHEDULED DECEMBER 7 PARRY GILB (ANOAKIA REZONING) (,) , (J:/; r' (c, 7 ::". r 1 if f,- (j /" MARGETT EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE I TOWING SERVICE CONTRACT AWARD (G & S) ,. ~ I 3 'I J ADJOURNMENT ,...~.:,:: ;.~,:: j.!.~;:' , ,'.. ..:....."F..,;.......'..., 22: 9112 SECTION 9275.4.14, ADDING THERETO SECTION 9275.1.39.2 AND ADDING SUB- PARAGRAPH 3 TO SECTION 9275.4.7, AND PERMITTING AUTOMOBILE SELF- SERVICE STATIONS IN A C-O OR ANY LESS RESTRICTIVE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE ONLY WITH AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." 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 sam be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Public hearing for December 7 was scheduled for construction of sidewalks in R-3 and Commercial zones. Commended Police Officer Martinez for the professional manner in which he resolved a recent florist problem at the Sav-On Drug Store on Foothill Boulevard. Spoke of the problem encountered by some residents at the Eisenhower Park due to sprinklers coming on automatically. Councilman Gilb MOVED to direct staff to initiate zone change proceedings for the so-called Anoakia property - which would be consistent with the General Plan. Motion seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Saelid, Lauber None Councilman Parry ,due to the business affiliation with Anoakia by a member of his family. None ABSENT: Advised that the Arcadia Beautiful Commission would like staff to look into the possibility of architectural controls in areas of the City which do not presently have Architectural Review Boards. This will be referred to the Planning Commission. Referred to the ordinance regulating newstands and would like to know if it is being complied with and whether or not the ordinance is adequate. Council adjourned to an executive session at 10:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m. It was MOVED by carried on roll be awarded to G Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and call vote as follows that the towing service contract & S Towing Service Company. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Council None Members Margett, Saelid, Lauber Members Gilb, Parry At 11:35 p.m. the meeting adjourned to December 7 'at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. 7~ j(:/~ Mayor {i4~.1Z~~ City Clerk ' - 7 - 11-16-76