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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 5,1977_2 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK , 22: 9202 I "'OCA',"' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION PRESENTATION p" CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 165 E. Duarte I HEARING j SCHEDULED April 19 ~" TRACT NO. 32076 FlNALMAP APPROVED r ; \j J . L, 1\ \-. \\~ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING 'APRIL 5, 1977 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in'regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Nick Warner, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Chester Howard, ',Director, of' Pub lic- Works PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb,and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1 and 15 and the adjourned regular meeting of March 9 were APPROVED. On MOTION by Co~ncilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 21 were APPROVED. Mayor Lauber abstained as she was absent from this meeting. Mrs. Barbara Regan, Historian, Bicentennial Commission, presented to the City Council an album containing memorabilia of all events during the Bicentennial Year (1976). This will be in the City Library. Mayor Lauber accepted the album with deep appreciation for the time and effort put into compiling this historical record and presented Mrs, Regan with a Certificate of Condemnation on behalf of the City Council. On behalf of the City Council Mayor Lauber presented Paul Gayno.r (age 18) with a Certificate of Commendation for his successful efforts in saving the life of Mrs. Fred White when food became lodged in her throat. The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit to Carl's Jr., for the addition of a drive-thru window to its existing eating establishment at 165 E. Duarte Road (Resolution No. 981). Conditions of approval were set forth in the resolution. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be approved subject to all specified conditions. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 982 recommending certain amendments to the Open 'Space and Conservation Element, Public Safety Element, Land Use Designations on the General Plan map and Implementation Section of the General Plan relating to Hillside Development. Council scheduled a public hearing for APRIL 19. On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the final map of Tract No. 32076 (condominium at 630-60 Naomi Avenue) be APPROVED. , 4-5-77 - 1 - 22: 9203 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~s PETITION RE WATER PRESSURE 11~~ . \ V' Construction Yard (Temporary) STORM DRAIN PROJECT APPROVED ) rX~ I, " \" ,\ \ Walter Goins, 2329 S. Third Avenue, spoke concerning his many efforts in,endeavoring to obtain permission for his 13 year old daughter to play Pinto Pony League baseball. He submitted this is sex discrimination and that girls are permitted to play elsewhere. During the deliberations it was submitted by Council that this is basically not a Council matter however it may be necessary in the future to provide additional facili- ties for this activity inasmuch as so many of the youth desire to participate. It was the consensus of Council that any discrimination of this nature should be called to the attention of the League of ficials. Council received a petition from a majority of the 65 property owners I in the North Gardens area (Santa Rosa Road, Santa Cruz Road and San Luis Rey Road, north of Colorado Blvd.) requesting increased water pressure. The petition stated they have had problems for a long period of time. Staff had submitted two alternate plans for Council consider- ation. Under Alternate A the City would make the necessary water system changes which would increase the pressure to about 95 psi. Each resident would be required to install a pressure reducing and pressure relief valve on his internal plumbing. Costs therefor were also indicated. Alternate B would call for the City to install the central stations to serve the entire Gardens area (295 residences), The residents would not be required to install any valves, but the water pressure would only be raised by 20 psi so the pressure in the south area of the Gardens'would not exceed 80 psi. Costs therefor'were also set forth in the staff report dated March 17, The following persons spoke to their own and the overall problems of the area. Michelle Younessi Robert Scott Willis Casey Robert Perkins Robert McGee M. L, Sullivan 718 San Luis Rey Road 618 San Luis Rey Road 404 Santa Rosa Road 217 San Miguel 612 San Luis Rey Road 407 San Luis Rey Road During the deliberations the City Manager spoke to the financing and the Water Manager responded to, questions concerning the alternates and the telemetry system to which modifications would have to be made if Alternate B were decided upon. Council agreed the situation is intoler- able and favored Alternate B if funds were available. Staff will prepare and submit at the April 19 meeting a report with alternate sources of funds and priority list of projects utilizing water funds and capital, improvement funds. In connection with the improvement of Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real and Las Tunas the Flood Control District proposes to construct a storm drain on that roadway between Naomi Avenue and Palm Drive. The District has now awarded the contract to K.E.C. Company. This company has requested permission to establish a temporary construction yard site on vacant property southerly of the southwest co~ner of Camino Real and Baldwin Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb'and carried on'roll call vote as follows that the request be granted subject to conditions stipulated in the staff report of April 1 and that the site be returned to its initial condition prior to vacating the premises. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 4- 5-77 - 2 - BALDWIN AV. IMPROVEMENT FEDERAL,AID PROJECT I RESOLUTION NO. 4619 ADOPTED ,1 l)1ot{ 7, b I \ 1)') "L- Y \ " DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT 11 'J) I,.;" LOAN EXTENSIONS (WALKER) (' 1~/?1 I () (;'J . f: V'- DANCE PERMIT APPROVED AGENDA ITEM WITHDRAWN 22:9204 Council received a Program of Federal Aid Urban System Projects - Agreement 35 - Supplement No. 3 - in connection with the reconstruction and median landscaping of Las Tqnas between Baldwin and Live Oak,and the reconstruction of Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real and Las Tunas Drive. In'connection therewith the following resolution was adopted. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4619, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 35 (BALDWIN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, JOB NO. 455), PROGRAM OF LOCAL,AGENCY FEDERAL,AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH SUPPLEMENT." 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, Saelid, Lauber None None Because no specific appropriation had been made by Council in connection with the preparation of a topographical survey which was required in the development of preliminary engineering plans for a parking plan in the downtown area it was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb'and carried on roll call vote as follows that $750 be appropriated from Parking Fund 32-321 for payment to Wilsey & Ham consulting engineers for this project, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The request of Robert and Phyllis Walker for three year extensions of their loans on property at 113-115 E, Wheeler Avenue was received by Council. Staff reported on the balances due (Lot 4 - $14,840 due April 18, 1977 and Lots 5, 6, 7 - $17,225.97 due June 15, 1977) and recommended a one year extension which would give the property owners additional time to seek a user for the site and would not bind the City to a substantial commitment. If,after a period of one year, the owner requires additional time Council can'evaluate another request. It was also recommended that the interest rate be adjusted from 7% to 8% per annum on the unpaid principal balance. A condition was added for Council consideration - that the owners agree to the use of their property and vacated Indiana Street as a temporary downtown parking lot during the construction of the parking facilities in the area. It,was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that an extension of one year be granted at 8% per annum,on the unpaid principal; that the land, if still vacant, be utilized for parking during the period of construction of the new parking facilities for the downtown area and that a covenant therefor, in form approved by the City Attorney, be executed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously a dance permit was approved for the Turf Club, 1037 S. Baldwin Avenue, subject to all regulations applicable for any dance permit. These permits are reviewed annually. The agenda item concerning communication equipment for the police department was withdrawn. 4-5-77 - 3 - GEOLOGIC CONSULTANT SERVICES APPROVED r ~ {' -.. ~0v- ?', I I', 1\- - ( PERMIT FEES - TAXICAB DRIVERS Increased , . . ) \' /. J c"\ y. I' WORK ACCEPTANCE ALLBRITE ELECTRIC r , I,' ) 1970-1973 Building / Codes V ORDINANCE NO. 1592 INTRODUCED 22:9205 In order to comply with the prov1s10ns of the Alquist-Priolo Geologic Hazards Zone Act the City must retain the services of a State registered geologist to review and make recommendations on geologic studies sub- mitted by applicants. The Planning Department has completed its selection process and recommends the firm of Converse, Davis, Dixon and Associates. The Planning Director explained the Special Studies Zone Act and Helen Hauser, local realtor, said in part that it will be the responsibility of a property owner to apprise the buyer of his property of the existence of an earthquake fault. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call, vote as follows that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Agreement with said firm except that the last four conditions in the schedule of fees and conditions be deleted, (This latter on recommendation of the City Attorney.) I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Section 6429,3.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to provide for a license fee of $5.00 for each driver's permit and that the City be reimbursed by the applicant for the current charge made by the State Department of Justice for the processing of fingerprints. The staff report indicated that the present $2.00 license fee does not cover the administrative costs in handling the application by the License Office and the Police Department. Also the current fee charged by the State Department of Justice to process the fingerprints is $5.75 per person. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On advice from staff that Allbrite Electric, Inc., has substantially completed the Huntington Drive Street Lighting System Job No. 448 it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work be accepted 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 Staff advised that as of the first of the year the prov1s10ns of the Healt~ and Safety Code of the State was amended which enforces the existing requirement that City and County governments make an express finding for local modifications to the uniform housing standards and be filed with the State Department of Housing and Community Development. I Whereupon the following ordinances were introduced setting a public hearing for May 3, 1977. The Planning Director presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1592, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1970 EDITION, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS 1970 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 1970 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 1970 EDITION, UNIFORM WIRING CODE 1968 EDITION, AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1968 EDITION, AND WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO AND FINDINGS THEREFOR." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and 4- 5-77 - 4 - ORDINANCE NO. 1593 INTRODUCED" Ii I TREE REMOVAL REQUEST GRANTED p :/II:~{"" I RESOLUTION NO. 4618 ADOPTED (Water Conservation) t ~-'. " . , 22: 9206 carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1592 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The Planning Director presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1593 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE STANDARDS 1973 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 1973 EDITION, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1973 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 1973 EDITION, UNIFORM WIRING CODE 1968 EDITION, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1971 EDITION, AND WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO AND FINDINGS THEREFOR." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1593 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Dr. William Stark, 17 Perkins Drive, requested permission to remove a Eucylptus tree located in the parkway in front of his residence, He stated in part that the tree is a detriment to the scheme of his planned landscaping and is damaging his driveway. He felt that although City policy forbids such removal he felt it infringes on his rights as a homeowner to beautify his residence and to upgrade its value. He also said he would assume the cost of removal of the tree and stump which has been estimated to be about $400. Staff had submitted a report indicating the scope of City policy and submitted conditions should Council grant the request, It was the consensus of Council that this case is different from most requests where a property owner just wants a tree removed..that Mr. Stark is desirous of improving his property and will replace the tree with another which would have a narrower root system and deep tap root and would not interfere with any growth or masonry work. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Mr. Stark be permitted to have the tree removed subject to the following conditions as outlined by the City Manager: 1. Total cost and liability of the tree removal to be at the expense of the owner. 2. A tree or trees of the variety in the Master Street Plan be planted in the cleared area on the basis of at least one per 40 feet depending upon the variety and the location of driveways and utilities; the exact number to be determined by the Public Works Department. 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. 4618 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA URGING WATER CONSERVATION AND ADOPTING A TEN PERCENT GOAL FOR VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION." 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 None None - 5 - Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber 4-5-77 RESOLUTION NO. 4620 ADOPTED (Hinshaws) j ORDINANCE NO. 1589 ADOPTED (Annexation 46) j ORDINANCE NO. 1590 ADOPTED (Anoakia area) r. q~ t, \1' ORDINANCE NO. 1591 INTRODUCED (Nuisance abatement) / WATER CONSERVATION KITS PURCHASE ~5f 22:9207 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4620, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO EZRA B. HINSHAW FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HINSHAW'S DEPARTMENT STORE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA. " It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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, Saelid, Lauber None None I The City Attorney presented for the second 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 (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE). It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Ordinance No. 1589 be waived and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the second 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 Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Ordinance No. 1590 be waived and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Saelid, Lauber None None Councilman Parry The, City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1591 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AND ASSESSING COST AGAINST THE LAND." On recommendation of the City Attorney Section 9 (page 5) was omitted. I Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1591, as amended, be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Manager advised that the supply of water conservation kits was about depleted and that the response to the communication concerning this has been tremendous. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that 4- 5-77 - 6 - GILB r- /53 1,,,,/ PARRY ./ LAUBER ./ LAUBER ./ LAUBER / EXECUTIVE v/ SESSION RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT I 22: 9208 1000 more kits be purchased and that $1700 be appropriated from the General Contingency Account for this purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Asked about the time for 'lights off' at the Tierra Verde Park tennis courts and whether or not they could be angled so as not to shine in adjacent residences. Staff will check this. It was the consensus of Council that 9 p.m. be set for lights out which'would still provide half an hour for the participants to finish their games and gather up their gear. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb that 9 p.m. be set for lights out at this particular park. Motion seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. (Staff to report back.) Submitted for Council consideration revisions to the procedure for appointing Board and Commission members and also the number of members on the various boards and/or commissions. Noted the times he has encountered drivers going the wrong way on Huntington Drive. Staff submitted that it is hoped with the recon- struction of the enter and exit driveways at the Hospital this will be lessened. Referred to new State Legislation concerning bingo being extended to accommodate Senior Citizens and other Organizations. The City Attorney responded to this and added that Mobile Homes will also be included. Reminded Council and staff of the forthcoming Prayer Breakfast to be held Good Friday at 7 a.m. Reported on the recent Sister City Trip to Mexico and the hospitality rendered the visiting contingent. Council entered an executive session at 10:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m. and adjourned immediately thereafter to April 19, 1977 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ATTEST: fi~~-Y;/J0aV ~~ ~ City Clerk 4-5-77 - 7 -