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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 1,1977_2 22:9351 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS OATH OF / OFFICE v' ADMINISTERED PRESENTATIONI ROLL GALL AGENCY I HEARING (November 15) M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1977 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, November 1, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Dr. James McCormick, Church of Good Shepherd Charles Liberto, City Attorney PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Lauber, Liaison to the Recreation Commission, presented to Gary Ezzo a plaque of appreciation for his efforts and accomplishments during his tenure as a member and Chairman of the Recreation Commission. On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Gilb, Liaison to the Sister City Commission, presented Myree Gudus a plaque of appreciation for her many efforts and accomplishments while a member of the Sister City Commission. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Sister City Commission Member Mary Fran Anderegg and Parking Place Commissioner D. Kirby Lesh. These terms will expire June 30, 1981. On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Lauber presented to members of the Foothill Hollywood Bowl Volunteer Committee (Bernice Harris, Frances Going, Phyllis Thompson and Marguerite Towsley) Certificates of Commendation for their dedication to the community in serving on this Committee which for many years has made the events so successful. The following is a joint hearing with the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and roll call of the Agency Members was made part of the record. PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None Planning Commission Resolution 995 approving a land use permit t9 develop industrial buildings at 124 N. Second Avenue. The Planning Director explained that this hearing has been continued several times since August 16 and at the October 4 Council pre-regular meeting the communication from Howard Bong asking the City Council to consider the land use permit on the basis of a plan submitted in March 1977 even though the possible extension of Third Avenue had not been determined, was not received until 7 p.m. A telegram was received this date (November 1) from Mr. Bong asking that Council act in accordance with his letter of October 4. It was noted in detail that the applicant is applying for the land use permit pursuant to the provisions of ordinances which imposed a building moratorium on the area in ~hich the property is located. This process allows for development providing specific general conditions exist. The Commission in its recommendation for approval, specified conditions of approval and these were outlined in Resolution No. 995 11-1-77 - 1 - -, ", Hearing Closed HEARING ZONING CONTINUED (1978) p; ~N11vtO HEARING Assessment District 76-1 (Parking) NOVEMBER 4 3:30 p.m. ..:t 1:3::: '1-- 22:9352 and read by the Planning Director. Reference Was made to the provisions of a suggested land trade to which Mr. Bong has not responded as of this date. It WaS the consensus of Council that the telegram would indicate a rejection of this land trade offer. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing waS CLOSED on MOTION by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously that Council reserve its action until the regular meeting of November 15. Appeal filed by the appellants from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a request for R-3 at 645 Naomi Avenue and I for PR-3 at 645-671 Naomi Avenue (north side of the street). The Planning Director gave a chronological history of the zoning of this area and noted that the CommisJioners who voted to deny the request felt there were commercial and' parking uses to the north, eas't and west of the subject properties; that there WaS a shortage of parking for the existing commercial uses; that the subject area would not be appropriate for development consistent with R-3 zoning classification andthat there were substantial areas within the City already zoned for R-3 uses. Those Commissioners voting to approve the request felt that ample time has passed for the adjacent commercial and office development to acquire the property for parking and felt it unfair to the owners of the property involved to hold their property for some future use. However, the Commission by its Resolution No. 1008, denied the request which was subsequently appealed by the applicants. It was noted that the existing inconsistencies between zoning and the General Plan should be corrected by amending the General Plan and it was recommended that this matter be continued for several months in order for these procedures to be carried out. Council indicated its concurrence with this. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and Leland C. Dolley, Law Firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen, representing the property owners! appellants in this matter, stated in part that the suggestion meets with favor and urged Council in this regard. The opportunity to meet with the Planning Department would be appreciated. Dave Paradis, Manager of the local Chamber of Commerce, advised that at the last Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' meeting, this matter was discussed and it was the consensus that the business sections of the City do suffer from a lack of parking space. A vote was taken for denial of this zone change request. However, with the Council decision to continue the matter until after a study has been made of the area met with approval and he submitted that the chamber would like to have input in the study. Oscar Kraft, 1145 Sano Court, explained his endeavor to purchase all of the properties in question - two are in escrow at this time - and he could understand and agree with the action to study the area but to extend it until March would impose a hardship and hoped the matter I could be considered at an earlier date. It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Marge aD carried on roll call vote as follows that the public hearing be CONTINUED and that staff be directed to initiate a study of this area with report back by March 7 or earlier if possible. (THIS HEARING REMAINS OPEN). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The Economic Development Coordinator submitted an outline for the procedure to be followed in this public hearing, however, he advised that only one bid had been received for the construction of the 11-1-77 - 2 - I HEARING One-Way Alley NOVEMBER 4 3:30 p.m. p ~ d)}J!~ I HEARING Text Amendment APPROVED ?; .1RjJ: ~wwd;<<ll:Y;; ,:'I~-"':" ", '!':. ~:~"~: it .... ;.' ~'. " 22:9353 central street and parking improvements. This .bid was substantially .r 1 (i';ll- -iIf:,)ruVen.~!; 'AU'? ......,..lP~L .l.llLl.d higner -than the Engineer ~ s es.timate and it WaS recoIIllIlended that the one bid be rejected and that authorization be given to readvertise for bids, Mayor Saelid advised that Council has agreed to consider this in a study session in order to review the physical configuration of the project; that perhaps no changes will be made and the project may go to another bid. Council Member Gilb submitted that something must be done to enlarge the parking area, but the amount of money seems great for the number of parking spaces and felt that more could be accomplished at a Study Session...that the formula for assessment should be fair to everyone. Whereupon he MOVED that the matter be considered in a Study Session on November 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Motion seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously. Mayor Saelid then declared the hearing open and Andrew Krappman, representing one of the'property owners within the District, stated in part that he would appreciate information with respect to the various component aspects used in determining the assessment. This would be helpful not only to the individual property owners but to the City Council as well. He referred to the Wilsey Ham Report made some time ago and suggested a similar report be made available. The Economic Coordinator will make the formula available prior to November 4. , Dennis Lojeski, Chairman of the Parking Place Commission, submitted that the Commission has spent about seven years in study on this matter and Mayor Saelid invited the Commission to attend the study session and make input. THIS HEARING REMAINS OPEN. Council received the report on the request for a one-way alley between Huntington Drive and Wheeler Avenue east of First Avenue. The Parking Place Commission and the Arcadia Business Association support the one- way operation. Council reviewed a map indicating location of the alley and the number of properties served by the alley as well as the public parking lots therein. Staff recoIIllIlended approval of this change. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and Bill Connelly, stated in part that in response to a suggestion in a communication from the Director of Public Works that he had contacted those involved and in the main they were all in favor, however, since that contact it has been submitted that a potential problem may be encountered by trucks making deliveries.. also that some say they exit on Wheeler but experience delay as they approach First Avenue which situation may be alleviated when the post office has different locations for mail drop. Helen Schrader, Arcadia Tribune, said she encounters great difficulty when exiting at Wheeler and First Avenue and felt some type of signal would be necessary at that intersection and that with respect to the parking lot unless it is redesigned, which would necessarily remove some of the parking spaces, there will be problems as the Spaces are so narrow. She p,efers to exit through the alley to First Avenue rather than by Wheeler. The Director of Public Works will report on the parking situation.as a whole in the subject area inasmuch as both projects are inter- related. Council Member Margett MOVED that the public hearing be CONTINUED to NOVEMBER 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Motion seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried unanimously. . (HEARING REMAINS OPEN) Planning Commission recommendation for a text amendment concerning noticing procedures for modification applications. This would only change Section 9292.1.13 of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to the requirement to post notices. It WaS submitted that the posting procedure does not achieve any purpose - that notices which are posted often disappear overnight. Inclement weather can Cause the signs 11-1-77 - 3 - TRACT NO. 33763 Tentative Map APPROVED, p: };y,J~/r- TRACT NO. 33924 Tentative Map APPROVED. p: t1-.( /, /', REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS (WATER DEPT) APPROVED ge: CH.-' . cilvi--4'",d~~ INDEPENDENT AUDITORS RETAINED -130 ! 22:9354 to become ineligible and the amount of time required by staff to make the postings waS submitted as a reason for the change recommended by Resolution No. 1011. Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and th~t the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 33763 which would create a 12 lot subdivision at 624-644 W. Foothill Boulevard subject to conditions outlined in the staff report of November 1, 1977. It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and that Council finds the project will not have a negative effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the General Plan and that the waste discharge would not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to approve the subdivision agreement. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of tract No. 33924, which would create a 12 unit condominium at 1141 W. Duarte Road subject to all conditions set forth in the staff report of November 1. It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously that Council 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 General Plan and that the waste discharge would not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to approve the subdivision agreement. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVED. Council received the recommendations of the Personnel Board for revised job specifications in the Water Department. The positions covered are: Water System Inspector, Pump Mechanic, Water Service Representative, Water Foreman, Equipment Operator, Pumping Plant Operator and Maintenance Worker. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously that the recommendations be and they are hereby APPROVED. I The Council Audit Committee (Council Members Lauber and Parry) recommended that Council retain the firm of Lance, Soll and Lunghard, Public Accountants, for auditing services for the fiscal year 1977-78 at $9000, payable on a quarterly basis upon presentation of each report and in addition the firm will prepare separate audits for the Federal Revenue Sharing Program and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency at rates set forth in its submitted proposal. It was so MOVED 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 - 4 - 11-1-77 A~ CHRISTMAS TREE STORAGE APPROVED ~ I REPORT DUE (PENALTY CLAUS~ P ~ONDITIONAL USE PERMI T (1423 S. Baldwin) APPROVED HEARINGS NOVEMBER 15 I SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING '. ;'( ," >. ,- 22:9355 On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that permission be granted the following to erect tents for Christmas Tree storage between November 25 and December 25 - all subject to conditions specified in the staff report dated October 26; and further that the requirement for a business license fee be WAIVED for all non-profit organizations. C. Hawkins Company - Huntington and San Rafael and at the southwest corner of Santa Clara and First Avenue. Harding's Gardenland, 145 E. Live Oak Avenue. Boy's Christian League at 720 W. Huntington Drive, 220 E. Live Oak Avenue and at 139 E. Duarte Road. THIS IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Kiwanis Club for the High School Key Club - High School Campus. THIS IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Discussion ensued on operations which are conducted without first obtaining a business license and it was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried unanimously that staff prepare a recommendation for a penalty to be imposed on those operating without a business license. On recommendation of staff it waS MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning an eating establishment at 1423 S. Baldwin Avenue be APPROVED subject to all conditions specified in Resolution No. 1013. An agenda item relating to Tract No. 33430 will not be considered at this time. Public Hearings for NOVEMBER 15 were scheduled for: Planning Commission recommendation concerning a General Plan change ,~for Santa Clara east of Santa Anita as a Collector Street and Third Avenue as extended north to Santa Clara. (Resolution No. 1014) ~ranning Cammission recommendation concerning a text amendment to ~establish requirements for exterior lighting in residential zones. (Resolution No. 1015) The City Clerk read in full the communication from Mrs. Mabel Hein, 944 Arcadia Avenue, requesting Council to consider ways of assisting the local senior citizens with their housing needs. Mrs. Hein submitted in part that there are many living on small fixed incomes who cannot afford the rent for apartments within the City but they do not want to go elsewhere. She submitted two petitions with a total of 166 signatures in this regard. She suggested that Council look into construction of government assisted buildings and noted other cities which have taken this step. George Jones, Director of Project Development for Forest City Dillon, Inc., builders of mid and hi-rise apartments for the elderly explained in detail methods used to provide housing with the Department of Housing and Urban Development insuring the financing and providing rent assistance. One plan would be to work with the Redevelopment Agency to find locations .. Churches, Fraternal organizations and the like could sponsor the buildings. A tenant would pay up to 25 percent of his income with HUD paying the balance of the rent. A high .11-1-77 - 5 - - ~i 22:9356 percent of the applicants are usually from the same City however anyone meeting the criteria may apply. (Transcript of Mr. Jones' remarks is on file in the office of the City Clerk.) During the discussion Mayor Saelid observed that he personally would not look with favor on using HUD funds and would prefer checking into private money or the California Housing Finance Agency money. It was the consensus of the City Council that it is in complete sympathy with the plight of the senior citizens and can understand their desire to live in their own neighborhoods. Council asked staff to review the studies which have already been made on this subject, update same and check with all other avenues and report back. During this consideration Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, I submitted that Council could consider financial assistance for the elderly and referred to the new Chamber construction cost. /ORDINANCE NO. 1615 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented for the second 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 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 RESOLUTION /NO. 4658 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4658, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES WITHIN THAT AREA BOUNDED ON THE NORTH AND EAST BY THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY, ON THE SOUTH BY LA PORTE STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SANTA ANITA AVENUE (NEWMAN AVENUE AREA)." It waS MOVED by Council Member Parry, 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 , (RESOLUTION NO. 4674 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4674, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXTENDING ITS BEST WISHES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FOOTHILL HOLLYWOOD BOWL VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE ON THEIR TWENTIETH ANNI VERSARY." I It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, 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 I RESOLUTION NO, 4675 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4675, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPLYING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR AN AMENDED PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SUPPLEMENTARY WATER SOURCE AND TO MODIFY AN EXISTING WATER SOURCE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY THEREFOR." 11-1-77 - 6 - LAUBER (' I LAUBER / GILB /' EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE RESOLUTION NO. 4676 ADOPTED 5; 13 g0 I CLAIM APPROVED (Peinado) ~ ~ tftv1' tI~/n<.,1..1JV 22:9357 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 In response to Council Member Lauber's concern about the weeds in the parkways on Foothill Boulevard, the Planning Director advised that communications in this regard were directed to all the property owners and that this falls under the City's property maintenance program. Referred to the danger of entering the May Company street level driveway off Michillinda Avenue where the driveway is also used by those exiting. She noted the existence of an exit at the southern end of the Parking Lot. Staff will investigate. Referred to the importance of acquainting the residents with preparation material for disasters such as earthquakes for instance. Suggested an appropriate display at the Library and that some type of instruction sheet be prepared for distribution through the Schools, etc. '. Council concurred in the draft of a communication in resp~nse to a complaint about traffic on Baldwin Avenue. Mayor saelfa will sign same. At 10:35 p.m. Council entered an executive session. Council reconvened at 11:15 p.m. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4676 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS FROM APPRAISERS, LEGAL CONSULTANTS, AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE DATA AND DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO FORM A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR PARKING PURPOSES IN THE BALDWIN AND FAIRVIEW AREA AND TO THEREAFTER CONSIDER THE USE OF 653 FAIRVIEW AVENUE FOR PARKING LOT PURPOSES." It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, 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 it was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the property da~age claim of Marie T. Peinado in the amounts of $240.92 auto repair and $55.80 Car rental be APPROVED on the condition that she deliver to the Finance Director a complete and general rele~se of all claims against the City of Arcadia executed by her and her spouse, fully notarized, within ten (10) working days after receipt of notice by claimant from the City Attorney's office of Council's action, in form and content approved by the City Attorney, or else the claim is denied. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None 11-1-77 - 7 - PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED if;!; U, ADJOURNMENT t 22:9358 In connection with the proposed parking district in the vicinity of Baldwin and Fairview Avenues, it was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to draw up an agreement for the purchase of 653 Fairview Avenue at $112,000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None At 11:30 p.m. the meeting WaS ADJOURNED to 3:30 p.m. November 4 (Friday) in the Council Chamber. ATTEST: I ~~~h~ 7Jel/k '>:1AJ. Ci ty Clerk AJ~. c I 11-1-77 - 8 -