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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 18,1977_2 ,.' 22:9338 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATIONS ~ OATH OF " OFFICE ;I't4.(~ ADMINISTERED 1 HEARING Bingo (Holy Angels Parish) l' , {J,,~r p,v.; 6/1 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1977 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 18, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. J. William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration Council Member Parry PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None On MOTION by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4 were APPROVED. Council Member Lauber, as Council Liaison to the Youth Commission, presented plaques of appreciation to the following retiring Youth Commissioners: Keri O'Donnell, Dean Shipman, Bertram Kaufmann, Susie Saunders and Mary Helms. Council Member Lauber then welcomed and presented identification cards to new Youth Commission members Nancy McKenna and Bill Bauman, sophomore representatives from Arcadia High School. Mayor Seelid welcomed the visiting Santa Anita School Cub Scouts who were working on their citizen activity bedges. Mayor Saelid introduced members end presented plaques of appreciation to the North San Gabriel Valley Senior Babe Ruth All Star Team and their coaches who participated in the 1977 National Championship playoffs, this being the second consecutive year that this team has won the world series. The Deputy City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Martha Bermingham, Christopher McGuire and Marilyn Stoke who were recently appointed to the Arcadia Recreation Commission. Mayor Saelid presented each of the new members with credentials and welcomed them to the official City Family. The City Council received application for license to conduct Bingo Games at the Holy Angels Parish in the school auditorium. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open. No one desiring to speak the public hearing was closed on Motion by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried. Inasmuch as the application filing date was within 45 days of the first bingo date of October 21 Council Member Margett MOVED to WAIVE the 45 day filing requirement, the one game per week limit; APPROVE the three requested dates October 21, 22 and 23 for the Holy Angels Fiesta and DENY the dates of November 5 and 19 and that the license be APPROVED. Motion seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Member Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None 10-18-77 - 1 - 22:9339 HEARING PARKING DISTRICT Baldwin & F airview Consideration of a proposed parking district at Baldwin and Fairview. It was submitted that a preliminary report relative to proposed parking district adjacent to and westerly of 645 Fairview Avenue has been provided to each property owner who was given notice of this: public hearing, as well as the prospective purchaser of the property in question, and others interested. The report included two possible examples of the spread of the assessment for the parking district so the property owners could know what costs they could expect should this district be formed. Should the Council determine that proceedings be initiated for the acquisition and improvement of the parking facility it is recommended that staff be authorized to obtain proposals from appraisers, legal, financial and engineering consultants in order to proceed as rapidly as possible. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and Gail Eagleton, 1002 I Flower Street, Bellflower, spoke at length representing Kenneth Nitzkowski, owner of Parcels 6 and 7 in the proposed parking district He approved generally of the plan desiring an adequate plan which is equitable and fair to all concerned. He suggested Council consider the possibility of purchasing an additional parcel of land lying along the west boundary line of the subject property and made recommendations for the design which he will put into writing and submi t . 4- I ~ 80 Paul Friedman, one of two owners of the property to be acquired and also owners of Parcel #1 stated Lot #10 is being sold for a condominium. Mr. Friedman owns China Queen's Restaurant which has an excess of parking space. He couldn't be against the gentleman who spoke in favor but if it is going to be a parking area it should go through to Huntington Drive and not have access to Baldwin Avenue. Also consideration should be made to elevating the parking lot - the parking lot is of lower elevation with respect to the adjacent parking lots that are closer to Baldwin Avenue. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, spoke to the traffic problem on Baldwin Avenue during the racing season; that possibly something could be done to improve the situation. Bill White, Manager, 645 Fairview, which is Lot #11 opposed the parking district and saw no advantage to his tenants in having a parking lot there. No one else desiring to be heard it was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the public hearing be closed. Council Member Margett explained that the formula which has been outlined in the staff report lis not necessarily the way the assessments will be made; that consideration should be made as Mr. Friedman suggested; that'staff look into a possible easement to Huntington Drive. His main concern was how to spread the assessment to make sure that it is fair and equitable. I In answer to Council Member Gilb's question as to why owners of quite a number of lots in the proposed parking district were not represented, Mrs. Ruth White; Manager of the apartment at 645 Fairview Avenue stated she contacted the gentleman who is in escrow to advise him of the meeting tonight. 1 Council Member Lauber suggested that since hearing from Mr. Eagleton, who had some valid points, that a plot map incorporating some of his suggestions be submitted by staff before Council takes action. Mayor Saelid stated that staff needs from Council some direction as to whether to proceed with the parking district and a direction to proceed along the lines being discussed in the event Council wanta to investagate the possibility of access to Huntington Drive. Council Member Lauber stated she would favor proceeding with the parking district; that lot 10 is the only lot left there and that 10-18-77 - '2 - . 1 I HEARING NEWMAN AVENUE -::ft IS"O-cl-... 22: 9340 in the essence of good planning for the businesses facing Baldwin that lot should remain open. As to the validity of access to Huntington Drive, she has an open mind but at this point it doesn't seem pertinent. The parking district would be backing up to the condominiums and a vacant lot, which she believed is in escrow for more condominiums, so the necessity isn't there other than perhaps for circulation, ingress and egress, without the easement. That would be the only criteria for going to Huntington Drive in her opinion. She was ready to move ahead with Lot 10. In response to Mayor Saelid's question as to whether the possibility of gaining an easement on the properties facing Baldwin to carry it north to Huntington Drive had been investigated, the City Engineer stated that the report prepared and submitted by staff was solely oriented toward trying to present a realistic cost estimate for the acquisition of parking and its development and staff did not consider anything beyond what the initial petition requested. Council Member Parry observed that several ideas presented had merit and favored basically doing something to improve the area for parking purposes. He wished to hear more people speak to the subject but was not sure which plan or idea would be best at this point. He favored acquiring Lot 10. Mayor Saelid stated that the public hearing had been closed. Another public hearing could be called if the Council thought it would be worthwhile. He would like to see staff pursue it and thought the idea of circulation from Huntington Drive south through an 'aCcess alley has some merit but did not know whether this is something that can be accommodated or not with the developments that are presently existing there and asked the City Engineer to have it investigated. He felt the parking needs there are critical; that if the City wants to have a viable commercial frontage on Baldwin Avenue it is going to have to do something for those people particularly with the race track traffic load. He continued in part that he thought the whole question of the asses'sment district is something to be studied. He was not enthusiastic about including the apartment areas although they do have a parking deficiency according to code. He wanted to look at that very carefully before he would consider including those in an assessment district. In response to a question Paul Friedman said that his timing is set for tax purposes to complete his escrow prior to the end of the year; that if the City proceeds with the establishment of the parking district he has the fear that his buyer would back out and the City might not want the property and the matter would end up with no one wanting it one way or the other. Mayor Saelid submitted that it appears that Council favors tbe establishment of the district.. the question is what would be included within the district and what tbe physical configuration would be.... that the first step will be to adopt a resolution of intent. Staff will proceed along these lines. The City Council scheduled this public besring in order to reconsider Planning Commission recommendation for General Plan changes for the area bounded on the north and east by the Foothill Freeway, on the south by La Porte and on the west by Santa Anita Avenue. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and the following addressed the item: Mr. & Mrs. Albert Forteville, 33-35 E. Colorado Blvd. whose property is adjacent to the proposed cut-thru from Newman Avenue to Colorado, felt this would not be advantageous to tbem inasmuch as the street would be next to their property. They further stated with race track traffic going east and west on Colorado it would create a bottleneck for people making turns in the middle of the block. They were in favor of leaving Newman as is" but had no preference as to zoning. 10-18-77 - 3 - 22:9341 Gary Kleckner, 54 E. Newman Avenue spoke in favor of leaving Newman as it is with suggestions of relocating the 'not a thru street' signs to more advantageous points of view and felt the zoning of the north side of Colorado should be R-l. The Director of Public Works will check the existing signs and make the improvement. P. J. Hubley, 30 E. Newman stated in part that the traffic problem is from Newman to the approach of the freeway - that Newman should remain as it is. He is neither for nor against another street going from Colorado or First but was strongly opposed to closing Newman at Santa Anita. Gordon Maddock, 906 S. Baldwin Avenue represented Mr. Orla Pederson who owns a vacant lot on the south side of Newman, stated in part that Mr. Pederson's preference concerning the zoning would be R-l or R-2. Referring to the proposed street going out of Colorado he felt a lot of money would be spent to funnel people out onto a street I that is basically one direction each way and that Santa Anita is fully improved with islands and two lanes north and south and can accommodate ingress and egress traffic into and off Santa Anita. He also represented a Mr. Lee who owns a residence on the north side of Colorado who would like to see Colorado remain residential zoning. Mrs. De Visser, 50 E. Newman Avenue asked that Newman Avenue remain as it is. No one else desiring to speak the public hearing was closed on motion by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously. Council Member Parry stated he was not in favor of closing Newman Avenue and with reference to properties on the north side of Colorado he would like to see the properties maintained or changed to R-3 and perhaps developed with a few apartments that would add to the area. He felt if Santa Anita were R-3, not mixed use, there probably would be a lesser traffic use than if it were commercial. Council Member Gilb substantiated what he supported previously.. he would prefer Newman to remain as is without the new street or a cul-de-sac. He favored R-3 on the north side of Colorado. Council Member Lauber supported the General Plan 'Exhibit B' as proposed. She felt the north side of Colorado with a 2-story apartment building and duplexes lends atmosphere to multiple family now that R-l residences are older and lesser developed. She believes the mixed use on Santa Anita gives leeway at this time, that in the future a substantial development may be proposed at the corner of the freeway and felt for all-round protection and balance~planning Exhibit B is the best proposal. Council Member Margett felt the cul-de-sac and the proposed street concept from Newman Avenue to Colorado Boulevard should tie eliminated. He felt in order to stabilize the area the north side of Colorado should remain R-l; that traffic is heavy and to make it R-3 would accentuate the traffic problem and continual deterioration would occur; that the 1 lots are small and not adequate for R-3 use. He speculated on perhaps the City could hold an auction, clean up the lots and assemble them somehow into larger parcels before considering it for R-3 use. By keeping it R-l it would possibly generate a feeling for property owners to improve their properties. Council Member Lauber concurred with Council Member Margett relative to assembling smaller lots into larger parcels, noting the improvement with those assembled on Alta, Bonita & California areas and that it should be developed with something attractive. Mayor Saelid submitted that the consideration at this time was for either multiple or single family residences, that the zone change undoubtedly would follow later. The Mayor favored single family for the north side of Colorado Blvd. and felt with the latitude available within the Zoning Code, with multiple family residential zoning to include single family residences, there isn't that much of a gain nor 10-18-77 - 4 - 1 1 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE RESOLUTION NO. 4669 ADOPTED :f II ~o TRACT NO. 20%9 Tentative Map APPROVED ?' '::Y--<..e-J,.r- TRACT NO. 21317 Tentative Map APPROVED ~ r ' p ~ s j, ~ / ;--' 22:9342 does it give flexibility to what property owners can do. He further stated he didn't like the idea of not closing Newman Avenue to Santa Anita. If another ingress point were to be opened up it would cut off the signalized intersection at Colorado and Santa Anita and cutting through on Newman would have created an extremely hazardous situation. If the people on Newman are willing to keep Newman as it is without an additional ingress point he was in agreement. Council Member Lauber MOVED that Council uphold its original position on proposal 'Exhibit B' for the General Plan, excluding the cul-de-sac and the additional ingress point. Council Member Gilb seconded the motion which carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Saelid Council Members Margett, Parry None In order to take an item out of agenda sequence it was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4669, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4439 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN." It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED with the deletion of Item 'g' on Page 3 of the Resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The Planning Director explained that the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract No. 2906g located at 511 E. Live Oak Avenue to create a l7-unit condominium and noted the conditions outlined in the staff report. The Negative Declaration was prepared. Council Member Margett MOVED to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration; that Council finds the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tentative tract is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan; that the waste discharge from said tract would not result in a violation of existing requirements set forth in the Water Code; authorize the Director of Public Works to approve the subdivision agreement and that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions. Council Member Parry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 21317 creating a 30-unit condominium at 800 W. Naomi Avenue subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. The Department prepared the Negative Declaration. It was Moved by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried unanimously to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan; that the waste discharge would not violate the Water Code and to authorize the Director of Public works to approve the subdivision agreement and APPROVE the Tentative Map subject to all specified conditions. 10-18-77 - 5 - 22:9343 y'. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Restaurant 200 E. Foothill DENIED The Planning Director stated that the Planning Commission at its October 11 meeting adopted Resolution 1012 denying the expansion of the La Pinata Restaurant located at 200 E. Foothill Boulevard. The denial was based on insufficient parking with the proposed expansion and with the extension of de kitchen there could be a hazard for trash pickups and trucks using the alleyway. On MOTION by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried unani- mously the conditional use permit application was DENIED. A~ YOUTH COMMISSION (DISNEYLAND) Council received a recommendation from the Youth Commission to approve the concept for sponsorship of the annual excursion trip to Disneyland. Last year the excursion proved to be the most successful to date - over 750 Arcadia students participated. All the costs are paid by the participants. A set of explicit rules will be given to 1 everyone entering the bus for the excursion. Council Member Lauber MOVED to accept the report from the Youth Commission and APPROVE the Disneyland excursion. Motion seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None PERSONNEL -, BOARD .2), Safety Awards Program Recommendation of the Personnel Board and City Safety Committee for a Safety Awards Program. The purpose of the program is to instill safety consciousness among the employees of the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments in order to provide s safer working environment in the City and decrease compensation costs. The program includes presentation of a perpetual safety award trophy to the department within the City demonstrating the greatest safety improvement record for the ensuing fiscal year. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the safety awards program be APPROVED in concept and that the Personnel Board be asked to consider and submit alternative awards. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid NOES: None ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Walter Reed, President of Arcadia Police Association, submitted 600 signed mailers and petitions containing 391 signatures received from business people and citizens of Arcadia. He asked the Council to ~ consider reopening negotiations and take a position which includes the possibility of the California Highway Patrol retirement plan. / 'Carl A. Lowry, 501 San Luis Rey Rd., spoke supporting the CHP retirement plan for the Police Department. J .,' Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, referred to a letter received from the City stating he should take corrective action in maintaining his 1 lawn. With the water shortage he had chosen to;cut back on the amoun of water he uses. He asked Council what was meant by "generally accepted standards of adequate property maintenance". He asked what the intent of Council was. The Planning Director stated that the regulations concerning property maintenance are taken from the Property Maintenance Code and what is , generally applied is the standards within the neighborhood where the ~ subject property is located. Mr. Fletcher's property was brought to the attention of the property maintenance inspector who found it was not up to the general care and maintenance of other properties on Lemon Avenue. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed the need for more lighting in the parking lot outside the Council Chamber. Mrs. Hofer ~asked Council to consider an ordinance prohibiting bare feet in the \/' Council Chamber because of the liability and possibly study an ordinance pertaining to some sort of appropriate dress. 10-18-77 - 6 - , 1 Ii I 1 22:9344 "1 ;j-/?-1 (Dr. Charles McMonigle, 861 W. Foothill Boulevard recommended a , postponement of the final acceptance of Foothill Boulevard construction I (between Michillinda and Santa Anita) and asked Council to reconsider the opening into and out of the drive servicing 859, 861 and 863 W. Foothill Boulevard. He contended that this opening is a street intersection servicing three homes and therefore should have a left turn pocket as stated in the proposal of the improvement of Foothill Boulevard EIR. He submitted a petition signed by the ~esidents on I Foothill Boulevard who have driveways blocked by the center divider / median. \ Don Sipp, 863 W. Foothill Boulevard, joined Dr. McMonigle in his presentation and speaking for another neighbor, Warren Stute, stated in part that in contacting the 11 residents for signatures all had . said the speed had increased since the median has been put in and ; mail delivery has become more hazardous. All the residents contacted . did not feel that Council acted in the best interest of the residents . of Foothill Boulevard and that the general attitude was that the ; center median should not have been constructed in the first place. He made reference to four property owners who have campers, boats and trailer who have difficulty turning into or out of their driveways without running over the median strip. He stated further that the 'three residents are in the process of obtaining legal advice regardina the filing of a class action suit against the totel project. He asked Council to consider the petition. -- Terry Schreiner, 255 Lemon Avenue, whose business location il 5 W. Foothill Boulevard expressed her opposition to the Foothill median strip and with reference to parking spaces for the handicapped in shopping centers, malls and restaurants, asked Council to lee if there was any way the City could control the illegal parking practice on private property. CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.:r~ 13 ~ 1 (Annexation 7) Council received the Engineer's Report for Consolidated Lighting Maintenance District Annexation No. 7 in accordance with provisions of the Street Lighting Act of 1919. The schedule of proceedings indicated a public hearing to be held November IS. The following resolution was adopted therefor. RESOLUTION NO. 4672 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4672, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT (ANNEXATION NO.7) AND FIXING A TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID PROPOSALS." Hearing /' NOV. 15 It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Gilb 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 (NOTE: Public Hearing NOV. IS, 1977) SANTA ANITA OAKS At the October City Council meeting the Director of Public Works was AREA - TRAFFIC directed to prepare a progress report on the petition for closure of ~ Arbolada Drive at Foothill Boulevard and a boulevard stop at two ^, c",..L1tl/L" locations in subject area. The Acting City Manager presented t1 ' n\L/; ;J....- Council with a letter from Mr. L. T. Papay, President of the Cr~ ~'''' Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association with an additional request 'I ~/~ for police surveillance during peak traffic hours and that the l"f-O~ VI{ Association prefers no action be taken by Council regarding the I~~ closure and boulevard stops until such time the Association can l' formulate a program for improvement recommendations for Council consideration. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously that the report be filed until Council again hears from the Association. 10-18-77 - 7 - FOOTHILL BLVD. MEDIAN ACCEPTANCE j 1?,7"7 WORK ACCEPTANCE ANNUAL STREET MAINTENANCE Job /,460 q j)-q9 k ~SIT CITY AND SCAG =1-135<1 RESOLUTION NO. 4668 ADOPTED -::f /351 --'IL 22:9345 The Acting City Manager informed Council Members that the Foothill Boulevard improvement project has been substantially completed with the exception of sidewalk construction in various locations. Due to the utility company undergrounding of overhead lines it has been necessary to delete from the contract sidewalk construction that would interfere with undergrounding activity. After completion of the work by the utility company, the City forces will complete the sidewalk construction..the total cost will be charged to the project. On MOTION by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows the improvements constructed by Sully Miller Contracting Company were ACCEPTED and final payment in conformance with contract specifications was AUTHORIZED. Council Member Gilb referred to the petition received earlier in the evening from Dr. McMonigle and Mr. Sipp and asked if another contractor would have to be hired for the removal of portion of the median. The 1 Director of Public Works said it would be a change order to the existi contractor. Mayor Saelid said he has heard very favorable comments from residents on Foothill Boulevard as to the way the contractor did the job. Roll call vote was then taken. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None " The Acting City Manager stated the annual street maintenance project has been completed in conformance with the plans and specifications - the only remaining work is relatively minor corrections and cleanup. It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Annual Street Maintenance Project performed by Damon Construction Company be ACCEPTED and final payment be AUTHORIZED in conformance with the project specifications. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Council received a request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the City with regard to coordinating the planning and operation of the City's Dial-a-Ride Program. The Memorandum of Understanding designates a City representative to serve on SCAG's Advisory Committee. In May of 1975 the City approved a similar agreement between the City and SCAG, however a determination was made by Federal Urban Mass Transportation that the document was in need of revision. It now includes the criteria which SCAG will use in evaluating the City's transit grant application. It was recommended that City Council approve the Resolution and designate a representative and an alternate representative. Council authorized, by the following resolution, the designation of Assistant City Manager George J. Watts, and AdministratiVI Assistant Jay Corey as the alternate with the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Agreement. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4668, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE OCTOBER 1977 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE TIlE AGREEMENT AND DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE." It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member 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 10-18-77 - 8 - -,. ~ I 1 TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM "",-,DO' JIUtr'~ ~4 RESOLUTION NO. 4673 ADOPTED 5, P?~ .1.'~~i- ORDINANCE NO. 1614 ADOPTED v' ORDINANCE NO. 1615 INTRODUCED '< RESOLUTION NO. 4670 ADOPT/, . ~..,; ':' , 22:9346 The Acting City Manager presented a proposed Grant Application for a Traffic Safety Program to be conducted by the Police Department and funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The Grant calls for complete funding of three officers' salaries for 18 months and purchase of one police vehicle exclusively used for traffic enforcement and necessary vehicle equipment including radar. At the end of the grant period the Council may continue the program or by attrition reduce the number of officers to the current complement. At the completion of the program the City retains possession of all the equipment. It was recommended Council adopt the following Resolution and authorize the City Manager to enter into the grant arrangement. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4673, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A FORMAL APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROJECT." It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows to waive the further reading of the full text and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The City Attorney presented presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1614 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY DEVELOPED MOUNTAINOUS AREAS IN ARCADIA FROM R-l AND R-l 10,000 & D TO R-M RESIDENTIAL MOUNTAINOUS SINGLE FAMILY ZONE AND R-M RESIDENTIAL MOUNTAINOUS SINGLE FAMILY ZONE & D." It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further 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 City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1615, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 6439 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO UNATTENDED NEWSPAPER RACKS." It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4670 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4630 BY ADDING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO EXHIBIT "A" THEREOF." It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member 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 N9ne None 10-18-77 - 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 4671 ADOPTED ./ CLAIM DENIED (Chester) 1:d'II' ;~-- ClAIM DENIED (United Pacific Insurance Co. ~ I,/] A ' . ::J \.JL/,1~ _:. ~ CLAIM DENIED (John Adams Union Service) . j , (Iil., ClAIM DENIED (Helie) .::J . W"I. /, '-1... --' APPRAISAL AUTHORIZED 653 Fairview ./' \-1"--' '4- j-:' ~k 22:9347 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4671, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE ARCADIA ROTARY CLUB FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN RECOGNITION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA. " It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Lauber 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 On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim for personal damages 1 of John Chester was DENIED on MOTION by Council Member Gilb, 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 the Subrogation Claim of the United Pacific Insurance Co., subrogee of John Chester, was DENIED on MOTION by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None , Before action was taken on this claim Council discussed the unusual water usage and was assured by the Director of Public Works that City staff had investigated the premises thoroughly for leaks and found none; that the water meter was taken into the shop and found to be working properly and has been replaced with a different meter. It was concluded that something must have been jammed or an undetected water leak that would have caused the water to go directly into the sewer. It was then MOVED by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim be DENIED with regret. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim for property damage of Wayne Hager Helie was DENIED on MOTION by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The 90uncil then requested the Director of Public Works to prepare a report and recommendation relative to the height of parkway trees above parked vehicles. The Acting City Manager recommended that staff be authorized to obtain an ,appraisal of 653 Fairview, which parcel is to be included in the proposed Parking District. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call 10-18-77 - 10 - RIGHT TURN LANE Baldwin/ Huntington 1 LAUBER /' FOOTHILL BLVD. MEDIAN , GILB :J-:f311 ~.;....- SAELID ~ PARRY 1 ~ LAUBER /"~~ CITY ATTORNEY ...;!:..J./J~ 22: 9348 vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to expend up to $600 for an appraisal of 653 Fairview Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The Acting City Manager informed the City Council that the right hand turn lane at Huntington and Baldwin has been completed by E. C. Construction Co. and recommended Council accept the project and authorize final payment. On MOTION by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows the right turn lane project at Huntington and Baldwin was ACCEPTED and final payment to E. C. Construction Co. was AUTHORIZED in accordance with contract documents. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, ~arry, Saelid None None Council Member Margett Inquired about the Resolution relating to the Hollywood Bowl Committee. The Acting City Manager said it would be on the November 1 Agenda. Council again discussed the median on Foothill Boulevard. Council Member Gilb felt the subject properties (859-861-863 Foothill) do have an inconvenience problem with the ingress and egress from the driveway servicing the three properties. He also felt the medians are a safety factor and stated the traffic has slowed considerably. He referred to the Mormon Church property which has a good left turn lane which holds4 or 5 cars. He said if he had been aware of the problem at 859, 861 and 863 Foothill he would have voted to do something about the driveway. In all interest of safety he thought the Director of Public Works' recommendation was the best.. cut the median back and put in a left turn lane. Mayor Saelid stated he would like to give relief to the homeowners of 859-861-863 Foothill but his concern related to the future effect of other residents Who may request the same consideration if this particular request is approved. He felt he couldn't recommend this change unless Council was willing to accept changes from others who might have a similar problem on Foothill. He also noted during previous public hearings there were a number of people in favor of the center dividers. Referred to the petition from the residents of 859-861-863 Foothill stating they were willing to pay the costs to correct the center divider and to other residents signing same petition that they would not hold the City of Arcadia responsible to make the same correction for them. He questioned that if the other residents would change their feelings on the matter and did request the City to correct the median for them that the islands would be so cut up it would create more safety hazards. Stated if this were a safety problem she would address it, but she is not convinced that it isn't an inconvenience situation and doesn't believe special consideration is warranted because the driveway has multiple use, whether it be used by a single family or 2 or 3 families, ingress and egress is the same. With reference to Mayor Saelid's concern stated in part that some persons who'have had medians placed in front of their driveways have filed suits without success. He said in approaching it in terma of safety he thoughtit a designed question and felt the determination 10-l8-77 - 11 - SAELlD J ;~'-~r"" GILB ~ ADJOURNMENT 22: 9349 was very well analyzed by the Director of Public Works at the November 10 EIR hearing - that it was in fact safer although the studies aren't definitive - he didn't think there would be any merit to a law suit. Referred to two recent instances where residents have had problems with tree roots entering the sewer lateral line and the City policy concerning this.. he felt Council should consider some liberalization of the policy with relation to trees in parkways in an endeavor to minimize the inconvenience to the residents. The Director of Public Works responded at length explaining the solutions staff has employed in these instances. Referred to letters concerning the Police CHP Retirement Plan which 1 had been addressed to members of the City Council but had been mailed to the police association's box number with the result that the police association received Council's mail. Officer Reed said in part that there was no intention to alienate any member of the public or any sector of the City; they were endeavoring to ascertain what type of support they had within the City and for that support to be trans- mitted to the City Council so lines of communication with the Council might be established. They would like to meet with the negotiators and discuss the matter. Mayor Saelid stated in part that the negotiators will be happy to enter negotiations on next year's contract (about February) that you cannot renegotiate a contract covering a period which has already started...you cannot go back in time. At 11:15 p.m. the meeting adjourned to October 28 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room. 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