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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 15,1977_2 22: 9192 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I """"'" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OATH ADMINISTERED ARCADIA FRIENDSHIP CLUB Ii HEARING C I P / I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 1977 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev, J. William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration Councilman Charles E. Gilb PRESENT: ABSENT: Council'Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Shirley K. Butterworth who has been appointed to the Library Board. This will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rev. James W. Hagelganz whose term would have expired June 30, 1977. Mrs. Claire Arth, on behalf of the Arcadia Freindship Club and the Sister City Commission presented Council with a check for $340.39. This represents the unused portion of funds received to cover expenses incurred during the recent visit to the City of a contingent from Newcastle, South Wales, Austr:alia (Arcadia',s Sister City). Mrs. Arth advised that with the assistance of the citizens the visit was a tremendous success. Pursuant to the City Charter the City Manager submitted a proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The required Notice of Public Hearing had been published along with a Summary. Mayor Lauber announced that Council had held extensive deliberations and it was now time to receive input from the public. The Hearing was declared open. Dennis Loieski, Chairman of the Parking Place Commission, spoke to the parking situation in the downtown area and to meetings with the area businessmen relating thereto. Reference was made to an amount of $75,000 in the Capital Improvement Program for Community Development Land Assembly in 1977-78 and Mr. Lojeske asked Council to consider allocating the full $75,000 or a portion thereof to improve the parking situation. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, expressed objection to some of the items and referred in particular to an item in the 1980-81 program for a fire main and also to replacement of fire hydrants...he felt Council could have gotten the funds under a Federal program and submitted he would like to know in advance of items proposed for the future. He referred to the Arcadia Unified School District tax which he said is third highest out of 42 County school districts. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. Captain Jack Molden, completed his e~lanation of Police Department items. The following actions were then taken by Council. 3-15-77 - 1- 22:9l93 It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following items be DELETED: Item 1 42 56 66 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1977-78 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 Community Redevelopment Land Assembly Sidewalks Phase XIV Sidewalks Phase XV Sidewalks Phase XVI $75,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid Mayor Lauber None It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid I and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following items be DELETED. I tern 2 16 33 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1977 -78 1977-78 1978-79 $15,000 68,900 72,800 Economic Study Field Lights-Hugo Reid Park Field Lights-Eisenhower Park Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None !'one (ITEMS 1, 2, 16, 33, 42, 56 and 66 DELETED) It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the Parks and Recreation Commission prepare a long range plan for full utilization of the park facilities for all the various Leagues so that over the years lighting can be installed where it is required rather than to have such items come up annually. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following items be REDUCED: Item 14 28 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1977-78 1978-79 Sidewalks Phase XII from $65,000 to $30,000 Sidewalks Phase XIII from $65,000 to $15,000 Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid Mayor Lauber None It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Item 7 in the'1977-78 program be REDUCED from 39,178 to $20,800. (Councilman Saelid will discuss some of the equipment with the Fire Chief,) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Water Mains in Huntington Drive from Second to Fifth Avenue be ADDED in the amount of $35,000. 1977-78 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that $75,000 be ADDED (toward the construction of a Freeway noise barrier.) 1977-78 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 3-15-77 - 2 - I HEARI; ORDINANCE NO. 1587 INTRODUCED (Hillside Moratorium) j HEARING I I ORDINANCE NO. 1588 INTRODUCED (Development of Fifth Av., etc. ) 22: 9194 It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Mayor Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following items be included in the 1977-78 Capital Program: (these had been submitted to Council at this meeting). Police Fire Pub lic Works $17,600 10 , 000 Communications Equipment Safety equipment Equipment Service (Garage) Dump Truck (replacement) Equipment and Furniture $10,205 28,500 38,705 16,000 Library AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program be ADOPTED AS AMENDED, and a resolution prepared therefor. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber NOES: None ABSENT: None Planning Commission Resolution No. 978 recommending an extension of Urgency Ordinance No. l582 (Hillside Development Moratorium) to December 21, 1977. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and Charles Lester, 1223 Oakglen, spoke in favor of the recommendation which would provide adequate time for full consideration of a comprehensive set of hillside planning and land use regulations. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1587, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF HILLSIDE AREAS, ADOPTING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR HILl.SIDE AREAS REQUIRING A LAND USE PERMIT PRIOR TO USES BEING UNDERTAKEN, ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE: MAPS FOR ANY DIVISION OF LAND, COMMENCING APRIL 21, 1977 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 21, 1977." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Ordinance No. 1587 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Planning Commission Resolution No, 980 recommending an extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 1583 (Development of the area generally bounded by Fifth Avenue, Second Avenue, Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive) to December 21, 1977, 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. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1588, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY FIFTH AVENUE, SECOND AVENUE, SANTA CLARA STREET AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE, DECLARING A NEED FOR A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED FOR PURPOSES OF RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR SAID STUDY AREA ADOPTING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SAID AREA, REQUIRING A LAND USE PERMIT PRIOR TO USES BEING UNDERTAKEN, ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAPS FOR ANY DIVISION OF LAND IN SAID STUDY AREA, COMMENCING MAY 18, 1977 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 21, 1977." 3-15-77 - 3 - HEARING (149 LaPorte) ~~? ), '() l , , 22:9195 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Ordinance No. 1588 be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Appeal filed by J. W. Lorenzini from the decision of the Planning Commission in granting a conditional use permit to operate a general auto repair garage and towing service at 149-153 LaPorte Street. Mr. Lorenzini set forth his reasons for filing this appeal in com- munications on file in the office, of the City Clerk. The Planning Director explained in part that two lots are to be consolidated and one lot will be improved for parking. ,this to be accomplished by December 21, 1977, I Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and Orlando DePietro stated in part that he has endeavored to meet all requirements and that as soon as possible 153 La Porte will be demolished and he will proceed with the parking lot improvements...that as far as room for storage is concerned he is now negotiating with the City to lease 230 N, Second Avenue for storage. If this property should not be available after a period of, for instance, three months, he would then store the vehicles at 315 E. Huntington Drive. As far as the trucks being on the street he said he has been parking them on the street for very short periods of time - 1/2 hour at the most - then they are gone five or six hours. He said he has not received any complaints from the neighbors as to parking on the street. Dr. Rudolph Liska, 148 La Porte Street, said in part that in his opinion it is an inappropriate place for a towing service but he would not oppose it. He submitted a noise problem emanating from a shop on LaPorte that races motorcycles up and down the street after closing hours. He felt the subject business will only add to the present confusion and disarray on La~orte. Dr. Liska suggested granting a temporary permit until the operation can be evaluated. Geraldine Campbell, 142 La Porte, said she is there 24 hours each day and did not feel the noise to be a nuisance..that if cars are parked on La Porte they are cited. She did not think the subject business would be a problem. John Lorenzini, owner of 200 E. Colorado, reiterated reasons for appealing the decision of the Commission and submitted parkirg situations which he has seen on specific dates and questioned what it would be like with the proposed operation. The plight of Mr. DePietro was explained to Mr. Lorenzini. The efforts of the City to alleviate the parking problems were submitted by Council. The uses permitted under M-l zoning were explained and the subject use is permissible. The possibility of constructing some type of wall at the rear of Mr. Lorenzini's property I was explored.. this would preclude the visual impact of the cars parked on the towing property. It was noted that if the operator of the business does not abide by the conditions the use permit can be revoked. No one else desiring to be heard the, hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the appeal be denied and that a conditional use permit be issued to Mr. DePietro subject to all conditions set forth in Resolution No. 977 with an added condition requiring the construction of some type of landscaping or some other type of screening at the rear of the property subject to the approval of the Planning Department. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 3-15-77 - 4 - LEASE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY f ~15, I HEARING / SCHEDULED APRIL 19 . l' , CONDITIONAL USE PERMl T APPROVED ~J.>~ ~ Yo. TRACT NO. 33429 Tentative Map Approved ,~ () < '::)11 I' I ' TRACT NO. 33430 Tentati ve Map Approved 22,9196 It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote that the city property at 230 N. Second Avenue be leased to Orlando DePietro and Becherer Buick for a period of three months at $200 per month and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement in form approved by the City Attorney; that any further use of the property after the three month period must be approved by the City Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None A public hearing was scheduled for April 19 on the Appeal filed by William Cracknell from the decision of the Planning Commission in the denial of a lot split, a variance and modification at 1220 Highland Oaks Drive. The Planning Commission by Resolution No, 979 granted a conditional use permit for a Kentucky Fried Chicken drive-through eating establishment at 841 S. Baldwin Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the conditional use permit be approved subject to all conditions set forth in said resolution. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 33429 (14 unit condominium at 1002 W, Huntington Drive). It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that Council finds the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions. The Planning Commission recolmnended approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 33430 (6 unit condominium at 503 W. Duarte Road). It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that Council finds the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions. ./ AUDIENCE 7TIClPATION Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, was advised on items which were deleted from the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. She referred to a recent High School event where the need for an auditorium was most apparent. She hoped Council was thinking in terms of revamping the race track tax, also the license fees for parking at the track. I TRAFFl C SIGNALS /' ACAPULCO Lease f I~'~ \10 On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the report on traffic signals at Foothill Boulevard at Dexter and Old Ranch Road was received and TABLED. Council received the information that the Acapulco Restaurant, 226 N. First Avenue, has merged with and into Acapulco y Los Arcos Restaurantes. Inasmuch as the merger involves a portion of city-owned land across the street from the restaurant and used for parking by the restaurant, it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that an Assignment of Lease and Assumption of Obligations, in form approved by the City Attorney, be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 3-15-77 - 5 - HEARING SCHEDULED (BUDGET) RESOLUTION NO. 4615 ADOPTED Well Repair (. '. 0 J RESOLUTION NO. 4616 ADOPTED (Mexico visit) J ORDINANCE NO. 1586 INTRODUCED (Parking) j ORDINANCE NO. 1589 INTRODUCED Annexation 46 j 22:9197 A public hearing on the proposed 1977-78 Budget was scheduled for J~ne 7. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4615, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FINDING URGENT NECESSITY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AND PROPERTY TO LET A CONTRACT AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE REPAIR OF ORANGE GROVE WELL 2a WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS AND AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR ITS REPAIR." 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. I 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. 4616 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, DESIGNATING 51 CITIZENS OF ARCADIA AS AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF ARCADIANS TO OUR NEIGHBORING COUNTRY OF MEXICO." 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, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1586 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 3214.1 AND ADDING SECTION 3214.1.1 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING, SECTION ll.9.l TO ARTICLE XI OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EARLY MORNING PARKING OF VEHICLES OF A GROSS WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 6,000 POUNDS." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of ORDINANCE No. 1586 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1589 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PREZONE PROPERTY AT 3905-3951 EAST HUNTINGTON DRIVE (ANNEXATION 46) TO C-O (PRO- FESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE)," I It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of ORDINANCE No. 1589 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None . 3-15-77 - 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 1590 INTRODUCED (Anoakia I rezoning)' I 1 CLAIM APPROVED (Degner) <s f: ~l III "^ CLAIM DENIED (Dougherty)S I r" (. et-P< MARGETT V SAELID / I""m / i SAELID 11 22:9198 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1590, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE ANOAKIA AREA FROM R-l 7,500 to R-O 30,000." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of ORDINANCE No. 1590 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Saelid Mayor Lauber Councilman Parry None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Ione Degner for personal damages in the amount of $59.50 was APPROVED subject to the claimant delivering to the Finance Director an executed and notarized complete and general release of all claims against the City, approved as to form and content by the City Attorney,within 10 working days after receipt of notice to claimant from the City Attorney's office of Council action or else claim will be denied in full. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Mrs. Edward Dougherty for personal damages in the amount of $65 was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: ~ AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, SaeYid, Lauber / NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff will look into problems created by so-called teenager parties in the community at which sometimes as many as 400 persons attend. Councilman Margett recited one recent occurrence. In order to give Council a tool with which to work in the event a proposal presents itself it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would establish an R-O (22,000 sq. ft.) zone. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Referred to a communication from the Health Systems Agency which indicates the need for citizen participation through registration as members of a sub-area Council of Los Angeles County. Anyone desiring to become a member must apply in person before March 31 at one of the area meetings or at headquarters. The City Manager advised that the names of the Council members had already been submitted but he would secure additional information. Referred to a recent article in the Government Executive Magazine concerning zero-based budgeting and suggested it be reviewed by Council and staff. 3-15-77 - 7 - GUB / GILB t: ' 15 ~ ('" GILB GILB LAUBER EXECUTIVE SESSION 22:9199 Agreed with the Planning Director in his recommendation concerning agenda and minute distribution of the Planning Commission. Referred to the condition of the restrooms at the Tierra Verde Park (Second and Camino Real). Vandalism has taken its toll and it was suggested that the building be boarded up for the time being. Some discussion held on whether or not to construct restrooms in the parks under construction. Other types of restrooms will be explored by staff with a report back. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the Tierra Verde Park restrooms be boarded up until some remedy can be implemented, Brought up the many vacant store buildings on Baldwin Avenue and felt the City should be endeavoring to bring business into that area as well 1 as the downtown redevelopment area. The Economic Coordinator stated in part that it is a matter of time and priorities and advised on what has been done and what he is hoping to accomplish in the West Arcadia area.. he will continue to assist in securing tenants for Baldwin Avenue. Was advised by the City Manager that there will be sufficient parking available after the construction of the proposed soccer field on the parking lot north of City Hall. Reminded Council members of the breakfast meeting with the Library Board on March 22. Also the invitation from the National Guard to Visit Fort Irwin April 16 to observe exercises. The trip will be made Ln a new jet propelled helicopter. At 11:15 p.m. Council entered an executive session. Reconvened at 11:30 p.m, and adjourned to March 21 at 4:30 p.m. 2/,.17/ Mayor ~~.L~ - - ATTEST: 4~dd0 CLty Clerk I 3-15-77 - 8 -