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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 19,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20:8194 INVOCATION ILEDGE OF LLEGIANCE OLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL BUTTERWORTH EXCUSED HEARING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT 116 APPROVED ,/ -1/): ) ~ HEARING p' REMOVAL . IF RUBBISH ontinued V- o JAN. 16 earing Open HEARING (Zoning Ordinance) V Continued to JanLlary 2 Hearing Closed MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1972 The City COLlncil of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regLllar session on TLlesday, December 19, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the COLlncil Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keefe, ChLlrch of Holy Angels Arcadia Boy SCOLlt Troop PRESENT: ABSENT: COLlncilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage Councilman Butterworth On MOTION by COLlncilman Arth, seconded by COLlncilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5 were APPROVED. On MOTION by COLlncilman Arth, seconded by COLlncilman Helms and carried unanimously Councilman Butterworth was excused from this meeting. Proposed UndergroLlnd Utilities District No. 6 - Campus Drive between Holly Avenue to Santa Anita Avenue. This is the scheduled time for determining whether there is need for such District which would require the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service within the district. No one desired to be heard and the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the appropriate resolution be ADOPTED. (Res. No. 4312 adopted later in this meeting.) Later in the meeting J. Paul Geare and Mrs. Nancy Moore, 300 and 308 Campus Drive respectively, were informed that the installation of under- ground utilities in Campus Drive would not affect their properties - that the project does not involve any of the abutting residential properties between the Arcadia Wash and Holly Avenue - that the only properties which will incur costs will be the School District, County Parks and Recreation and the ChLlrch of the Holy Angels. On December 5 Council adopted Resolution No. 4308 declaring that rubbish and refuse upon private property (112 N. Santa Anita Avenue and 1, 7 and 9 ~ast Foothill Boulevard) is a public nuisance and declaring intention to abate the same. At that time a public hearing was scheduled for this date. Mayor Hage declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard it was the consensus of Council that the matter be continued to the regular meeting of January 16, 1973 in order to make certain the property owner received notice of this hearing. Staff will make special endeavor in this regard. Planning Commission Resolution No. 795 recommended amendments to the modification provisions of the zoning ordinance and a public hearing was scheduled before Council at this time. Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED ON MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Council indicated its desire for more time to study the recommendations and the matter was continued to January 2, 1973. 12-19-72 - 1 - HEARING (Zon ing Ordinance Amendments Continued to January 2) Hearing Closed PROPOSED PARK Camino Real and Second Ave. Continued to January 2. =J I ') :: ( CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT'/J-" (343 4; v-t, Colorado) j l~ C,4P 20:8195 Planning Commission Resolution No. 797 recommending amendments to the zoning ordinance relating to service stations. The Planning Director summarized the various amendments and the effect on the conditional use permit process. It was submitted that the applicant, Shell Oil Company, is requesting the amendment in order to permit automated car wash equipment to be located completely within a bay of a service station. Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and Dennis Noble of the Shell Oil Company explained the proposed operation which does not replace the tunnel type car wash - it does not have blowers or the normal type drying systems used in car wash operations and would not create ob- jectionable sound to the environment. It is to provide an additional service to the customers. There would not be any interior vacuum cleaning of the vehicle. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. I During the ensuing discussion Councilman Scott expressed concern in two areas - 1) the possibility of opening up the degree to which automotive repair work may be done in service stations and 2) washing of automobiles 'with mechanized equipment - that in the main operations of this nature are difficult to maintain in an attractive condition. The need for more time to study and perhaps observe one or more such operations was expressed and the matter was continued to January 2, 1973. On December 12 the Planning Commission approved the environmental impact statement for the proposed park at the southeast corner of Camino Real and Second Avenue but urged Council to seek the best possible location of noise generating elements within the design of the proposed park. Council received staff report in this regard (dated December 12). It was the consensus that the matter be continued pending a full Council, however, in deference to those who were present and desired to speak to the matter Mayor Hage opened the meeting for such purpose. R.. E. Baker, 224 E. Camino Real, submitted that he resides immediately adjacent to the proposed park and for the protection of his property asked Council to favorably consider the construction of a 6 foot block wall with a 2 foot chain link fence on top of the wall. He felt this would completely eliminate the noise factor from the proposed tennis courts and intruders. If this were done he would not have any objection to the tennis courts which were designed for construction immediately adjacent to his property. The Planning Director submitted that new environmental impact statements will be prepared - including the request for the wall - and separate reports indicating different locations for the tennis courts. The matter was continued to January 2, 1973. The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for what is termed a planned residential development at 343 W. Colorado Boulevard. Resolution No. 798 specifies conditions of approval. The Planning Director displayed projecturals and explained the unusual topography and configuration of the proposed development. It was noted in par- ticular that one of the conditions requires that "no vehicular access be on Colorado Boulevard or Colorado Street" - access to be limited to Oakhurst Lane. A decorative masonry wall is to be placed on the peri- meter of the development except on public streets or the street sides of the property. I Councilman Helms expressed concern in several areas of the project: ingress and egress with the narrow width of Oakhurst to absorb ad- ditional traffic which would be generated from the seven new residences; the density; and the inconsistency in allowing this type of development which is below the minimum standards for planned unit developments. 12-19-72 - 2 - I,,,,,,,,,, / TAX ORDINANCE (continued to January 16) HEARINGS . SCHEDULEDv' , .' ','.,.,',. 20:8196 Discussion ensued on the desire of the residents on Oakhurst to preserve the unique character of the street; that they probably would have opposed this project if any widening were indicated on this and on the other aspects of the conditions.' It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the granting of the conditional use permit be RATIFIED pursuant to conditions set forth in Resolution No. 798: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth,.Scott, Councilman Helms Councilman Butterworth Hage Councilman Scott concurred in the observation of Councilman Helms - that if the Planned Unit Development requirements are not going to be followed then steps should be taken to amend them. Planning Commission recommendation for denial of a proposed subdivision development tax ordinance was continued until January 16 on MOTION by . Councilman Scott, seconded by'Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Because of the recreational aspects the matter was also referred to the Recreation Commission for its recommendation by the time it is once again before Council. Planning Commission Resolution No. 800, approving a Scenic Highway Element for the General Plan, and Resolution No. 801, approving an Open Space and Conservation Element for the General Plan, were both scheduled for public hearings on January 16. . AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 4L- EISENHOWER PARK . EXPANSION :}/nq IETIREMENT YSTEM 'f}:J.Ar; Mrs. Robert Meyer, 1022 S. Ninth Avenue, asked if trees could be planted along the riding and hiking trail and was informed that the City would be willing to do this if the residents would accept the maintenance responsibility. Efforts in this regard were submitted by staff and a report will be forthcoming. It was submitted that this is a matter in which the Arcadia Beautiful Commission would be interested. Staff reported that an appraisal had been secured on a parcel of privately owned property located west of the Flood Control Channel and the Eisenhower Park - such land had been considered appropriate for the expansion of the park. The Recreation Commission and Recreation .Department had urged this expansion. Councilman Scott suggested that the adjoining property owners be notified of this possibility with which Council concurred. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations for the purchase based on the appraisal price and that the abutting property owners be apprised. Report on the reV1Slon in the PERS program with eventual elimination of the Social Security coverage for certain miscellaneous employees. At the adjourned regular meeting of December 11 the following motion made by Councilman Scott was TABLED until this meeting "that the matter be referred to the employees for their vote, with an explanatory comment to be prepared by the Employees Committee including both the 1959 Survivor's Program and the One-half Continuance Benefit, and that Council will be guided by the wishes of the employees." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms that this motion be removed from the table for consideration at this time. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. 12-19-72 - 3 - AMENDED MOTION C R A HEARING SCHEDULED SUNSET BLVD. IMPROVEMENT (Trees Approved) ,/ L.,'/'Jj :J !. ,I.> WORK ACCEPI'ANCE (S & W) ~ (' ..,/ "'J /,:J. I ,,&.- ENGINEERING SERVICES (WATER DEPT.) '") 20:8197 Following discussion it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the original motion be amended to read "That the matter be referred to the employees for their vote with an explanatory comment to be prepared by the Employees Committee including both the 1959 Survivors 'Program and the One-half Continuance Benefit and that Council will consider the wishes of the employees but will not necessarily'be bound by the vote." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth,.Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth February 6 was set as the date for a public hearing on the Community Redevelopment Program .... survey area designation will be presented I to Council at that time. Staff reported that the improvement of Sunset Boulevard will be completed Soon and consistent with the City's policy it is now desirable to proceed with a tree replacement program. .Sixty 16 inch box size Camphor trees are recommended. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the program proceed and that $1,400 be appropriated from the available Gas lax Funds to pay the cost of this tree replacement program. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth Upon advice that S & W.Electrical Contractors, Inc., have satisfactorily completed the traffic signal and safety lighting systems (TOPICS PROJECT, Job 385) it was MOVED by Councilman Helms~ seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work be accepted and that final payment be made in accordance with the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth Council received staff report and recommendations concerning the retention of engineering consultants for engineering services for several projects scheduled for construction. The proposals which have been submitted were for the preparation of complete plans and speci- fications~assistance in analyzing bid results, general supervision of contractor's work and correction of plans to show as-built conditions, including estimated time for completion of specifications, and/or plans and the fee charged for services for the following: 1. Orange Grove Plant. Drains I 2. Increase capacity of Baldwin Plant: Booster Pump .3. Interior coating of 2 Canyon Reservoirs and 2 Upper Canyon Reservoirs 4. Santa Anita Main Replacement - Foothill Blvd. to Orange Grove Ave, 5. LaPorte Street Transmission Main - St. Joseph Plant to .Santa Anita Ave. 6. Orange Grove Avenue Water Main - Orange Grove Plant to Baldwin Reservoir. .During the deliberations the Assistant Water Manager responded to questions propounded by Council, Council expressed a desire for additional and more specific details on items 5 and 6 and a meeting Was scheduled for January 30 with the Water Manager and City Manager to present answers to areas of concern on the part of Council. 12-19-72 - 4 - 20:8198 It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Mayor Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that Items 1 and 3 be awarded to Lampman & Associates in the amount of $1,500 and $2,000 respectively; that Item 2 be awarded to Kenneth I. Mullen in the amount of $5,000 and that Item 4 be awarded to John Jones & Associates in the amount of $4,500. Items 5 and 6 were DEFERRED. The projects awarded are all budgeted items. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth INOVEMBER Council received the November Financial Report and comments were made FINANCIAL^ -f.--in this regard. REPORTt; IU~'. v\.4 SUBMITTED FEDERAL REVENUE V" SHARING (continued) SALARY PAYMENT TO POLlCE OFFICER ,'\ J. ~k, ::5,-//11 ORDINANCE NO. 1469,/ ADOPTED I",,,,,,,, NO. 1470 / ADO-PTED The City Manager reported on the amount received from the Federal Revenue Sharing Program and submitted suggestions for disposition of the funds. It was the consensus of Council that ic would prefer to await the presence of a full council when this is discussed in detail - January 2. The report from staff will be amended to include the possibility of a newsletter for the residents. In order to satisfy the exiscing claims of Lieutenant Ostler that he has against the Cicy it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that an appropriation be made from the Council Contingency Account, 417-28, to h the Police Department Account, 421-01, in the amount of $7,128, and ,/vthat the sum of $13,599.57 be paid to Police Lieutenant Ostler in full settlement of all claims and demands against the City of Arcadia and that an appropriate release approved by the City Attorney be obtained. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the c it Ie of Ordinance No. 1469, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY KNOWN AS 400-480 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND 504-642 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM ZONE C-O &.D to R-3." It was MOVED by Counciiman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows chat the reading of the full body of the ordinance be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1470, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES, MOTORDRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the ordinance be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arch, Helms, Scott, Rage None Councilman Butterworth 12-19-72 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4311 / ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 4312 ADOPTED I' COVENANT RELEASED .;' THROWAWAY I MATERIAL BIKE SAFETY ./ . WARNING SYSTEM V FIRE TRAINING TOWER ( SALARY ! INEQUITY COLORADO WIDENING 11 20:8199 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4311, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE POSITION 'OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO BE IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: .ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4312, entitled: . "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO.6." I It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a release of covenant relating to . the property at 1156 and 1164 W. Duarte Road as set forth in a decla- ration of covenant recorded August 6, 1963. (See report dated December 15, 1972. The City Clerk advised that in the essence of time she would mail to the Counci 1 a suggested copy of a Non-Distribution List mailing concerning throwaway advertising matter. Councilman Scott commended the bicycle safety program which has been been in progress within the city. Councilman Arth referred to a suggested new and different warning system for traffic offenders. Councilman Arth also asked about the status with the City of Monrovia concerning a conditional use permit to allow a fire training tower at the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue (property would have to be acquired by the City of Arcadia from a private owner.) The City Manager commented that it did not look promising due to negotiations with the seller. It was noted that the new Fire Chief would have quite an interest in this. Councilman Scott was advised that the matter relating to a salary inequity will be forthcoming. I In response to an inquiry by Councilman Helms the Director of Public Works stated in part that the design for the roadway improvement of Colorado Street east of Santa Anita Avenue is about 75 percent complete and that the City has acquired title to some 18 out of the 23 necessary parcels. It is hoped to have the project underway sometime in May of this year. The improvement will go all the way to Fifth Avenue - at the Monrovia boundary. 12-19-72 - 6 - 20:8200 FREEWAY NOISE ~ Mayor Rage observed that he had received information that construction on the soundproofing fence along the freeway will actually start in about 90 days. COMMITTEE OF MAYORS ~With the consent of Council, Mayor Rage will make an appointment Proposition 20 Coastal Initiative Board when the matter comes up December 27 meeting of the Committee of Mayors. to the at the ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN At 9:55 p.m., the meeting adjourned to January 2, 1973 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. I ..,~~ ATTEST: .I~ City Clerk I 12-19-72 - 7 -