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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 19,1977_2 22: 9210 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCAT1ON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATIONS NEW MAYOR (JACK SAELID) I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1977 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Russell Williams, Assistant Minister, Santa Anita Church Jewell High, Secretary to the City Manager PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the regular meeting of AprilS, 1977 were APPROVED. Mayor Lauber presented to William R. Stewart, retiring Arcadia Postmaster, a Plaque of Appreciation for his many years of service to the community. Mayor Lauber presented to Edward Chastain, Building Superintendent, a Mayor's Certificate of Commendation for his outstanding efforts and accomplishments in photographing community events. Mayor Lauber then presented a Plaque expressing her heartfelt appreci- ation to her husband, Harry Lauber, for his patience, understanding, devotion and encouragement during her years of public service. Councilman Gilb placed in nomination the name of Jack Saelid to act as Mayor during the ensuing year. Councilman Margett seconded the nomi- nation which was carried unanimously. Councilman Gilb then MOVED that the nominations be CLOSED. Motion seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Mayor Saelid assumed his of~ice and sa!~ in part that he considers it a real honor and privilegele8~go~i~efi1ene opportunity of serving in this capacity and that he has a responsibility in accepting the office by doing his absolute best in terms of leadership and likewise he felt the City Council has the responsibility of insisting on excellence which he respects. He asked for Council's support during the coming year. He then introduced members of his family. Mayor Saelid then placed in nomination for Mayor Pro Tempore the name of David E, Parry. This nomination was seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. Councilman Gilb then MOVED that the nominations be CLOSED. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- ' mous ly. Mayor Pro Tempore Parry assumed his office and expressed appreciation for the opportunity of acting in this capacity and introduced members of his family. Mayor Saelid then presented Mrs. Lauber with a Plaque signed by members of the City Council, the City Clerk and the City Manager in honor of her devotion and service to the community during the past year. Mrs. Lauber expressed appreciation for the honor and the support extended to her during the year which in retrospect has brought about some real 4-19-77 - 1 - HEARING Hillside Development V' RESOLUTION NO. 4621 v' HEARING AppeaL by Cracknell p: L-o"i't SpLI .=, , 22:9211 accomplishments. She thanked the City for their assistance during this time. members of her family. officials and members of staff Mrs. Lauber then introduced Mrs. Mina Ruth Crouch, representing the Arcadia Altrusa Club, presented Mrs. Lauber with a bouquet of roses in honor of her tenure as Mayor. Councilmen Gilb and Margett then introduced members of their families. RECESS Council reconvened and roll call was then taken of the reorganized Council. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None I The Planning Commission Resolution No. 982 recommending certain amendments to the Open Space and Conservation Element, Public Safety Element, Land Use Designation on the General Plan Map and Implementation Section of the General Plan relating to Hillside development. The amendment is for the express purpose of identifying the need for hillside development standards. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council Member Gilb seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously. Council Member Gilb MOVED to approve and file the Negative Declaration. Motion seconded by Council Member Margett and carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4621, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING 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." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, 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, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The Planning Commission had recommended denial of an application for a lot split, variance and modification for property located at 1220 Highland Oaks Drive. The owner subsequently appealed this decision to the City Council and this hearing is scheduled therefor. Aerial photographs and other projecturals were reviewed by Council. I These indicated the land use and zoning of the subject site. It was noted that the property was at one time one lot and was separated in 1968 to construct another house - thus there are presently two homes on the lot and the owner wants to construct a third house on the remaining property which is located between the Flood Control ditch and the street. In order to do this it would require several modi- fications. And that actually allowing for parkway and 3 feet for a fence there would remain about a 35 foot lot ... 18 ft. wide with 15 feet for,a front yard and 3 feet for a backyard. There is no record of ever having plans for a third house. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and William Cracknell, owner, explained what he would like to do. He felt it would improve the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood rather than the way it is. He submitted that seven out of nine neighbors are in favor of seeing 4-19-77 - 2 - I HEARING Temporary sales office P;&!r U;V ' /,/,M_t'.-L I CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT p; U,'j.i.. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT j)' I, :/'/1/ 22: 9212 the land developed. He also said he acquired this parcel from the Flood Control District when title was relinquished by the District after the channel was boxed in. He said he could not foresee any other use for the land unless it might be a parklike development. James Barrie, 1211 Highland Oaks Drive, asked Council not to approve the construction of a third house on the subject property and suggested Council might devise some other use -- perhaps by landscaping, etc. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously. Council Member Parry said in part that in visiting the property it was his opinion that the land is just too small for the size of the proposed dwelling... He recognized the problem and expressed empathy for the owner, but it appears to be poor planning and submitted that the Planning Commission had twice denied the request. Whereupon he MOVED that the Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED; that the appeal of Mr. Cracknell be DENIED and that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be SUSTAINED. Motion seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Council concurred that some staff assistance should be afforded Mr. Cracknell in endeavoring to find some alternate use for the land in question. Request for a variance from the building code to permit a temporary sales office at 42 W. Santa Clara Street. The Huntington Ford Agency desires to install an 8' x 23' commercial type coach adjacent to the fencing on Santa Clara to be used as a sales office for one year. If sales experience is successful the Agency plans to construct a permanent building. Staff recommended conditions to be imposed if the request is granted. Discussion held primarily on the type of fire protection to be installed. During this deliberation the representative of the Agency, Larry Adamson, and the Fire Chief, Gerald Gardner, responded to questions. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council ;, Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED for one year subject to all conditions specified in the staff report dated April 5 with the exception of Condition 2 which will require that a fire system acceptable to the Fire Department be substituted for a junior sprinkler system. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 983 granted a conditional use permit to Nero's Barbecue and Sandwich Shop for an eating establishment at 249 E. Foothill Boulevard. It was MOVED by Council. Member 'Parry, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously that the conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to conditions outlined in the resolution. Planning Commission Resolution No. 984 granted a conditional use permit to Powerine Oil Company for a self-service station with an Instra-Tune automotive service at 5 West Live Oak Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman GiIb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the conditional use permit be approved subject to conditions outlined in the resolution. 4-19-77 - 3 - PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED APPOINTMENT Planning / Connnission PERSONNEL BOARD A ; YOUTH COMMISSION EVENT v 22: 9213 In order to take the following action the prov1s1ons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman E. Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously Joseph E. Sargis was appointed to the Planning Commission for the unexpired term of R. Redmond Coghlan which will terminate June 30, 1980. On recommendation of the Personnel Board, and with the explanation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously that the revised class specifications for Fire Engineer, Fire Captain and Assistant City Engineer be APPROVED. I On MOTION by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows the request of the Youth Commission for funds to defray the cost of a Youth Commission banquet in the amount of $125 was APPROVED. Funds are in the Youth Commission Budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION APPOINTMENT A: SANITATION DISTRICT Al ternate appointed WATER PRESSURE GARDENS AREA FUNDS APPROVED ::;- / , gf- Robert Campbell, 316 Cabrillo Road, was advised of a forthcoming ordinance concerning property maintenance and enforcement. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, said in part he did not believe in Homeowner Associations where they can dictate to the residents. He referred to specific instances and felt caution should be used in this regard. On MOTION by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously the following minute resolution was adopted. RESOLVED, that David E. Parry, member of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, is hereby selected and designated as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District Nos. 15 and 22 of Los Angeles County to act in the place of the presiding officer of the City Council during his absence, inability or refusal to act as a member of said Board of Directors, I Council received the staff report concerning funding for the water pressure increase in the Gardens area. An estimate of $40,000 was submitted with construction time of about four months for the project. It was pointed out that the only way to accomplish this would be to delete or postpone two Capital Improvement projects scheduled for 1977-78 fiscal year. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that Items 6 and 7 in the 1977-78 capital projects program be postponed and that the pressure increase project, at an estimated cost of $40,000, be added to the program. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None 4-19-77 - 4 - STREET SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS it- ~OLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Enforcement Agency I TIERRA VERDE PARK d/~3 . 1 ~.," ,J L ,~, PLAYFIELD PROJECT North City Hall Parking Lot RESOLUTION NO. 4622 ADOPTED I SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN -9-1003 ,'..',:....,."-, " ," 22: 9214 Council received and concurred in the report indicating street system improvements and an estimate of street needs for the next five years. This is pursuant to the requirement of the Streets and Highways Code Section 2156. On March 16, 1976 Council adopted Resolution No. 4548 approving the Solid Waste Management Plan as prepared by the County Engineer and required by the Resources Recovery Act of 1972. It is now necessary to designate an enforcement agency to enforce the minimum standards for solid waste handling and disposal. The Health Services Division of the County has the capability and experience to act in this capacity. Whereupon it was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously that the County Health Services Department be designated as the City of Arcadia enforcement agency for compliance with minimum standards for solid waste handling and disposal , as required by Assembly Bill 2439. " Council received a report on the present situation at Tierra Verde Park wherein it was advised that the lights for the tennis courts have been re-set to turn off at 9 p.m., the lights have also been adjusted to reduce glare, picnic tables have been obtained and a maintenance person has been at the park daily from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The restrooms are still closed. It was also recommended that someone be at the park daily from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Recreation part-time personnel could be used for this duty. I t was MOVED by Council man Gilb',' s'econded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that part- time personnel be employed to be on duty at said park from 3 to 9 p.m. daily. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Staff advised that the County Board of Supervisors approved the priority plan for expenditures for the distribution of funds from the Nejdley- Hart State Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976 and that the City's allocation is $141,655 to be used for the construction of a playfield on the North City Hall Parking Lot. In order to qualify for the funds in the 1977-78 fiscal year project applications must be received by the State Department of Parks and Recreation by May 1, 1977. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4622, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1976 STATE GRANT MONEYS FOR THE NORTH CITY HALL PARKING LOT PLAYFIELD PROJECT." 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 be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None In order to maintain eligibility for federal transit grant funds it is necessary to prepare an annual updating of the Short Range Transit Plan which is designed to address the short-term (3-5 years) transportation needs of the City. This has been done and notification has been received of its acceptance pending approval by the City Council. The City is eligible this year for a $2000 reimbursement of staff's time in preparing this year's update. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as 4-19-77 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1591 ADOP, 8- ~LAIM DENIED (Sailor, et all /1.-' ---7 CLAIM DENIED v!'(Secchi) CLAIM (PACIFIC TELEPHONE) APPROVED ,/ HEARING SCHEDULED MAY 3, 1977 ./PARRY ~ / MARGETT ' /,,~J 22: 9215 follows that the Short Range Transit Plan be APPROVED and that the Mayor, City Clerk and the City Attorney be authorized to execute the Cooperative Work Agreement between the City and the Southern California Association of Governments. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The City Attorney presented for the second 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." I It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded. by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Ordinance Nc. 1591 be waived and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim filed by James G. Sailor, et al, was DENIED on MOTION by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Albert J. Secchi for property damage was DENIED on MOTION by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of the Pacific Telephone Company for property damage be APPROVED. The original claim was in the amount of $200 however in the opinion of the City Attorney the amount should be $193 which was the Pacific Telephone's share and the amount recommended for APPROVAL. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None I The Planning Director advised of the receipt of an Appeal from a Notice and Order for Correction of a substandard condition at 646-652 W. Huntington Drive. Council scheduled a public hearing on this matter for May 3, 1977. Councilman Parry was advised that the plans and specifications for the Newcastle Park, 143 W. Colorado, should be before Council at its next regular meeting (May 3). In response to Council Member Margett's inquiry about the "going out of business sales" signs at Fashion Park, the City Manager will submit a 4-19-77 - 6 - GILB /~ A 'WATERSHED, COMMISSION appointment I ~ I ADJOURNMENT 22: 9216 communication to the Fashion Park Merchants' Association and the former President of the Chamber of Commerce will also look into the matter. Council concurred in the suggestion that the Recreation Commission be increased from 5 to 7 members and it was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously that said Commission be increased from 5 to 7 members and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate resolution. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously that C. Robert Arth be reappointed for a two year term commencing May 1 to the County Watershed Commission. Rev. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church, expressed appreciation to former Mayor Lauber for her efforts and accomplishments during her tenure as Mayor and congratulated Mayor Saelid on his election as the Presiding Officer for the ensuing year and wished him every success. Rev. Hagelganz closed this portion of the meeting in prayer in memory of C. Harold Sexsmith, recently deceased. Mr. Sexsmith was an active community leader and had lived in the area for over thirty years. Council entered an executive session. Council reconvened and Mayor Saelid announced the following Council liaison appointments to the,'Board and/or Commissions, and delegates and alternates to various agencies. Arcadia Beautiful Commission L ibr ary Board Parking Place Commission Personnel Board Planning Commission Recreation Commission Sister City Commission Youth Commission Audit Committee Land Committee Gilb Gilb Lauber Marge tt Parry Lauber Gilb Lauber Lauber & Parry Parry and Margett Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Arcadia Tournament of Roses L. A. County Sanitation District Nos. 15 and 22 San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion L. A. County Div. League/CA Cities City Selection Committee (RTD) Local Agency Formation Commission Southern California Association/Gov. Transportation & Utilities Human Servo Policy Committee H.O.Y. Board/Directors Municipal Data System Independent CitieS/L.A. Co. San Gabriel Valley Association/Gov. Delegate Saelid Margett Alternate Gilb Gilb Saelid Parry Gilb Gilb Gilb Margett Margett Margett Lauber Gilb Gilb Saelid Parry Sae lid Mgr. Cozad Sae lid Saelid Saelid Watts Lauber Margett Saelid Margett Parry At 10:30 p.m. the meeting adjourned to April 21, 1977 at 5 p.m. 4-19-77 - 7 -