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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 17,1978 I J I 1'== DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION PLANS AND FUNDS APPROVED 1/' P \ti? P: I VARIANCE FROM BUILDING CODE (673 W. Naomi) APPROVED 22:9449 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1978 / / The City Council met in an adjourned regular session on Friday, February 17, 1978 at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. PRESENT : ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Hargett, Parry, Saelid None Presentation of the preliminary plans for the Diamond Jubilee Celebration by James R. Helms, Jr., Chairman. The various committees were explored along with an outline of activities to be held September 29 and 30, 1978. The Jubilee Logo was also submitted. Mr. Helms explained the accounting practices to be adhered to by all committees and submitted that they are already incurring some expense for which there is no source of payment. He requested the City Council to consider making a preliminary funding at this time of $10,000. This sum would become a part of the eventual budget and if the budget is less the excess would be returned to the City. The final budget will be subject to review and approval by the City Council. The preliminary plans met with approval however it was felt there should be included a Jubilee Resident's Committee which would extend the resident involvement. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the concept as set forth in Resolution No. 4718 with a modification to include a Resident's Committee be approved. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Hargett, Parry, Saelid None None It was then MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that $10,000 be allocated for preliminary funding of the Diamond Jubilee. Appropriation to be made from the General Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Hargett, Parry, Saelid None None The owner of 673 W. Naomi Avenue, Steve Worsley, requested a variance from the building code to permit the use of the wood-frame structure for commercial purposes. The Fire Department and the Building Division have inspected the existing structure and feel that adequate fire protection could be provided if the applicant made corrections as listed on the staff report dated February 15. In considering this matter concern was expressed by the City Council as to how these situations occur. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be approved subject to the following conditions: Meet all requirements of the Fire Department by: Install a junior'automatic sprinkler system in all rooms and the attic, and maintain existing exits. Provide one hour protection of eves, soffits and porch ceiling. 2-17-78 - 1 - SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION ESTABLISHED RESOLUTION NO. 4726 I RESOLUTION NO. 4725 ADOPTED NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE / TRAFFIC - Temporary 4-way stop sign at First & Wheeler ( ) ( [If ? \ .1' 's\(\ \' · 22: 9450 Maintain existing yards around the building to provide clearance between buildings. Provide fire retardant roofing. Meet the requirements of the Building Division by removing the old garage and providing a plot plan showing all proposed on and off site improvements subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The City Council received a staff report and proposed By-Laws for a Senior Citizens' Commission. John Joseph, spoke to the procedure for selection of the seven members and submitted his appreciation for the creation of this Commission. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, read the title of Resolution No. 4726 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ES 1l\BLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION. " I It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, 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 The City Attorney presented, explained t~e content and read the title of Resolution No. 4725, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE ARCADIA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN RECOGNITION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." 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 Pursuant to the request of the City Council staff submitted a report on traffic conditions at First and Wheeler (dated February 17). Attached thereto was a collision diagram and hourly tabulation of representative .traffic counts. The intersection accident history for the past four years had been reviewed by the Engineering Department and incorporated in this report. It was the consensus of the City Council that the stop signs should be tried and the operation be observed as to whether or not there might be a need for signalization.. This could be coordinated with the existing signals at Huntington and First which would allow for progressive flow in a northbound direction. I It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that a 4-way stop sign be installed at First and Wheeler and if problems occur the City Council to be so informed. A "stop ahead" sign will also be installed for southbound traffic on First Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None 2-17-78 - 2 - POLICE CARS (purchase) APPROVED f: '" ; 0:\ !r -\ P , C. \ tJ \ I CITY OWNED PROPERTY USE (230 N. Second) ,/ ~ ~~ t . I SURPLUS PROPERTY (521 N. First Av.) / I," Q ;/~q1/ " 22:9451 Council received the results and,recommendation for the purchase of 14 police vehicles with equipment't,o outfit the units and sale of the used vehicles at public auction. It was noted that the Federal Revenue Sharing budget for the current fiscal year provides for the purchase of these ~ehicles and the necessary equipment. Proceeds from the sale of the used vehicles would be returned to the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that authorization be given to purchase 14 police cars and necessary equipment from Clippinger Chevrolet, sale of the used vehicles at public auction and that $102,736 be appropriated from available Federal Revenue Sha ring Funds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Discussion held on the future use of City owned property at 230 N. Second Avenue which is surrounded on two sides by the water reservoir. Staff felt the property should be retained because it may have potential future use for water facilities, additional City storage and back-up vehicle storage for official police towing purposes. It was also submitted that the property could be made available for rental or lease. One of the current lessees has discontinued its use and another, Guy's Friendly Service, would like to continue their rental through March at a reduced rate. It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the property be listed as available for use and that conditions for rent or lease include the following to be installed by the tenant: 1. For vehicular storage the lot should be graded and paved to specifications meeting the approval of the Director of Public Works. 2. That front yard landscaping be installed and maintained as per the M-l zoning requirements. 3. That fencing should be maintained on all four sides of the property in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works and Planning. 4. Mr. De Pietro to be permitted to continue his rental at $100 per month. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The Economic Coordinator submitted a report and a spread sheet reflecting proposals for the development of City owned property at 521 N. First Avenue which has an approximate square footage of 14,690. The proposals indicated interest on the part of four developers and the price offered by two parties. The estimated City cost including realtor's commission and miscellaneous was set forth and an anticipated total which could be received by the City. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the City Council that it would like to receive proposals for this surplus property on a specific date. Whereupon it was MOVED by Member Parry, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the subject property be and it is hereby declar~d surplus. j . ..f AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None 2-17-78 - 3 - RESTAURANT (Ancient (,() Moose) fll:;>~, Ma rch 7 \ 1 TRAFF IC SIGNALS COLORADO & SAN ANTONIO ?~ \ <~ \ EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT 22:9452 It was then MOVED by Member Lauber, ,seconded by Member Margett and carried on roll call vote that staff publicize the information that the Agency is seeking proposals for this land and that a time be fixed for the receiving of same by the Agency Secretary. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None Staff will submit an outline of the proposal on March 7. March 21 was set for a time to receive the proposals. The City Manager advised that he had talked with the representatives of the Ancient Moose Restaurant about a suitable location and in answer to an inquiry said that staff is endeavoring to locate other properties for the restaurant which would need about 60,000 sq. ft. Staff will have a report for Council consideration on March 7. I The City Council received a comprehensive report relative to signal- ization for traffic purposes at Colorado Boulevard and San Antonio Road. This was brought about primarily because of concern for pedestrians going to and from Newcastle Park. In an effort to determine the need for signals the Engineering staff reviewed accident reports already on file, has taken several days of traffic counts to determine average volumes and reviewed the intersection for possible hazards. All of this data was set forth in the form of a collision and condition diagram, average daily traffic count tabulations and traffic signal warrant forms utilizing higher race day volumes. It was the consensus of the City Council that there is a serious need for safety measures at the subject location and it was MOVED by Member Parry, seconded by Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff prepare plans and specifications for traffic signals including pedestrian signals and push button actuation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid None None The City Council received a report relative to the use of property at the southeast corner of Huntington and Santa Anita. It was sub- mitted that an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission concerning this property will be before the City Council on February 21. At 6:30 p.m. the City Council entered an executive session. At 6:50 p.m. the City Council adjourned to 7 p.m. February 21, 1978 in the Conference Room. I ATTEST: tP~JJ~~ City Cl<:>rk . o .."...... 2-l7-78 - 4 - (;: " G