Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 6,1973_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING ./ CONTINUED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 4315 ADOPTED I :J- /9-.97 20 :8215 A 'MINUT.ES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6,1973 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 6, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. John S. Meyer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the Minutes of the regular meetings of December 19, 1972, January 2, 16, and the adjourned regular meeting of January 30, 1973 were APPROVED. Councilman Butterworth refrained from voting on the December 19 meeting and Councilman Scott refrained from voting on the January 16 meeting due to their absence from said meetings. Application of Charles W. Anderson for Council permit to conduct a computerized racing information center. This matter was continued to the next regular meeting (February 20) in order for staff to complete its investigation. (NOTE: Transcription of this item is on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Discussion held on the advisability of proceeding to designate a survey area in connection with the Community Redevelopment Agency. Eugene Jacobs, Special Counsel to the Local Agency, spoke at length concerning the difference between a survey area and an eventual boundary area. After close consultation with city staff he had prepared a map indi- cating the area proposed to be considered a survey area. The area drawn up by Mr. Jacobs comprises about 15 percent of the total land area in the City and indicates that the major redevelopment area would include Huntington Drive between Fifth Avenue and the Race Track, First Avenue between Wheeler Street and Duarte Road. Located therein are the High School, First Avenue Junior High School, County Park. Race Track and Fashion Park. The primary part of the plan is the deteriorating downtown area according to Mr. Jacobs. . He noted that the schools are included because recent State laws allow a 'Redevelopment Agency to use funds derived from taxes in the Project Area for school purposes. At a later date Mr. Jacobs will submit a detailed analysis as to what it would mean economically to the Redevelopment Plan with and/or without Fashion Park. The adoption of this survey area for study does not mean that the eventual project area will have the same boundaries. It could well be smaller or larger after public hearings are held. This is the first step in establishing an area for study; the Resolution has no 2-6-73 - 1 - g-- );;.: 7 20:8216 legal or practical significance except that it meets State Law re- quirements. Mr. Jacobs continued in part that there are two major problems in the proposed area which may be helped by redevelopment - 1) the need for revitalization of the commercial area in the eastern portion of the survey area and 2) the need for solving the close geographical location of the race track and Fashion Park, particularly as to the traffic generated by each. He explained that many meetings have taken place with citizen groups, the Superintendent of Schools and with race track officials. In response to questions he stated in part that from the point of I adopting the subject resolution to an adopted redevelopment plan, outside fees would be between $2000 and $5000 unless public hearings go on and on. The figure includes the preparation of all resolutions, schedules and personal participation by Mr. Jacobs at the hearings and the preparation of the final ordinance. Mrs. Edward Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, asked, outside of a public hearing, how to bring the matter to a vote of the people. She was advised by Mr. Jacobs that there is no legal appropriate way for the public to vote - that it is not subject to a referendum. Mrs. Theodore Drew, 440 E. Winnie Way, was advised in detail just what the Agency would accomplish. The plan would develop general uses, densities and controls. That any Council action at this meeting would be only the beginning - to decide whether the subject area requires study to determine the feasibility of a redevelopment project. George M. Thomas, 1100,W., Huntington Drive, urged Council to proceed; that he is in favor of the project. Councilman Arth felt that now is the time to hold public hearings; that Mr. Jacobs may be wasting his time studying the subject survey area" when in fact, it may not so result. Councilman Scott has reser- vations about the inclusion of Fashion Park because if it becomes a part of the redevelopment project area there wili be no immediate tax relief. He referred in part to the electorate who voted in favor of the facility with the belief they would have a reduction in taxes. Councilman Butterworth observed that he has not made up his mind but was willing to take the first step in order to see what if anything should be done. Mayor Hage read the title of the subject resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 4315, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA NO. 1 FOR STUDY PURPOSES." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman carried On roll call vote as follows that the reading of of Resolution No. 4315 be WAIVED: Scott and the full body I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4315 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage Councilman Arth None 2-6-73 .2- ZONING HEARINGS SCHEDULED V ~CT 1-13/0 o. 31464 entative Map Approved DONATION TO LIBRARY fl'i---- ORAL PARTICIPATION ~ V' PARADE A; APPROVED LA-' MBERSHIP DUES INCREASE BOWLING / ALLEY V RENEWALS WORK ACCEPTANCE I =]--76 20:8217 Council scheduled March 6 as the date for public hearings on the following zoning matters: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 802 recommending a zone change from R-l to R-2 on property lying southwest of Forest Avenue and First Avenue, presently zoned R-l. 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 803 recommending certain zone changes and changes in the General Plan relative to certain property on Naomi and Camino Real west of Baldwin and on Baldwin between. Camino Real and Callita. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the tentative map of Tract No. 31464 was APPROVED subject to conditions. This is an existing 74 unit apartment and will now be converted into a condominium.' On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously Council accepted with gratitude the donation of seven landscape paintings from Mrs. Cl?re Jones. They will be added to the circulating art section of the City Library 'Mrs. John De Young, 2733 Gilpin Way, stated in part that she was not aware of the procedure in filing an appeal from a decision of the Planning Commission and asked if there was some recourse for her to be heard before Council on the matter. It concerns a division of property at the northwest corner of Gilpin Way and Live Oak Avenue which was approved by the Commission on January 9. Council expressed an under- standing of her position but advised that the period in which an appeal may be filed had elapsed. In an endeavor to prevent misunderstandings such as this it was suggested that staff prepare a fact sheet setting forth the appeal procedure which would be beneficial to all interested persons. Don. Ehr, 215 W. Pamela, suggested that a log of telephone calls be maintained in certain departments; that it would seem there is a lack of communication when situations arise as just recited by Mrs. De Young. Council will consider this suggestion along with that submitted by Councilman Helms during the dicussion of the aforementioned matter. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the local Civitan Club be permitted to hold a parade under conditions specified in the Club's communication of January 11, 1973. It was noted therein that the parade would take sbout half an hour starting at 9 a.m. on March 10, 1973. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the increase in membership dues in the National League of Cities be approved effective as of January 1, 1973. (See communication dated December 29, 1972 and on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Renewal of business permits for the two local bowling alleys was continued until the next regular meeting of February 20, 1973. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows the work performed by the Los Angeles 2-6-73 - 3 - ft "/(,; / WILDERNESS PARK . EX1'ANSION J-/d-IL- ANNEXATION .(POSSIBILITY SIDEWALK PROGRAM PHASE VII (hearing scheduled) :1-1 ~fo C SIDEWALK PROGRAM 1911 Assess- ment District Act ;J/~il 20:8218 Fencing Company in the relocation of the ballfield at the Eisenhower Park was ACCEPTED and final payment AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None . Staff submitted a report recommending the expansion of Wilderness Park by entering into an agreement with the County Flood Control District whereby both the City and the District could jointly use land lying in the Santa Anita.Wash and southerly of the Wilderness Park. It was noted that the parcel contains about 10 acres and that the City's use would involve the installation of two or more tables for light picnic activity -- however, it would be the intent to use the land more for nature studies and tours to be conducted by the City Recreation Department. . The District has already advised that the City would have to install and maintain a fence with a breakaway section along the southerly boundary of this area across the Wash. Council expressed a desire to proceed with this and it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the concept incorporated in the report be APPROVED and that staff proceed in acquiring the use of the subject land in conformance with the general Recreation Agreement between the District and the City. A copy of the conditions of an easement indicated on the map will be submitted to Councilman Helms. I Councilman Butterworth recalled that sometime ago some thought was being given to annexing land north of Wilderness Park and suggested consideration be given to annexing a maximum of acres in that area, The City Manager will submit a report. Council received a report dated February 2 on continuing the sidewalk program established several years ago containing a list of proposed locations which is based on the School District recommendations, citizen requests and staff surveys of sidewalk deficiencies. The locations were indicated on a map and enumerated on a preliminary Environmental Impact Statement. The cost is estimated at about $50,000. Discussion held on the contents of the notice to the residents. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the program be tentatively APPROVED; that the Director of Public Works be authorized to advise. the property owners involved of the impending action and that a public hearing be scheduled for March 20. Council received staff report dated February 2 on a proposed sidewalk construction program by implementing the short form of the Assessment District Act of 1911. Attached to the report was a list of blocks wherein property frontages in excess of the block length have existing sidewalks. The Director of Public Works explained the procedures - 1) where the owner constructs the sidewalk on a voluntary basis - (the economy of this method would be thoroughly explained to the owner) and 2) where the owner fails to comply within a reasonable period of time the City would proceed under the 1911 Act. Following consideration of these methods it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works be directed to proceed with notifying the property owners, establishing 60 days as the time limit during which the work is to be done by the owner, and that he be further authorized to post notices to construct sidewalks upon the expiration of the allotted time where they have not been so constructed. I , 2.6-73 - 4 - 20:8219 Council received pertinent data relating to triple trailer use within the State. The operation of triple trailers was requested by the trucking industry and the State Division of Highways made a study concluding that further study was in order -- perhaps a 6 month test 1\ ' period with the cooperation of the truckers and the State Highway ~ e>L\tJ~(~personnel in an endeavor to evaluate the effect on traffic. Further it reports will be forthcoming. However, Council_w~t on record as opposing the operation on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the appropriate department be informed that the City Council of this City is adamently opposed to the extension of the Vehicle Code to permit the operation of triple- I trailer rigs on local streets, State highways and freeways. ON STRUCT ION The request of the Globe Construction Company for permission to use ARD SITE 11909 Clark Street for a temporary construction yard site was APPROVED (Temporary use) on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried f>' ~ unanimously. The approval was made subject to conditions specified in , 'f {t:Cstaff report of February 2 with the additional requirement that the ~~f r~ J- Company take out a business license. PJivY''''J~ TRIPLE-TRAILER OPERATION PARK SITE (Approved) 51'5/';- ALLEY VACATION (approved) {/: tHROWAWAY DVERT.ISING TERIAL PPROPRIATION /~ ANNEXATION DISCUSSION ORDINANCE NO. 1471 ADOPrED It was noted that the City recently acquired State Division of Highways excess property bordering the Foothill Freeway with the intent of developing the site as an open space park with picnic and barbecue facilities. Council received a plan indicating the approximate configu- ration of the park site (located on the south side of Forest Avenue west of Tindalo Avenue.) The area contains about 11,000 sq. ft. Sprinkler system, lawn, trees, picnic benches, barbecue units and a drinking fountain would be installed. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to proceed with the improvements at the subject site, and that the sum of $5,500 be appropriated from available Capital Improvement Project funds which have been budgeted for this purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None Pursuant to an explanation that further efforts to create an alley along the south line of Tract No. 2828 (rear of Lots 12, 13 and 14) be abandoned and that all parcels dedicated for alley purposes be vacated to the adjoining owners of said property (540 - 600 W. Huntington Drive) it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that such vacation be pursued. Based on an estimate of costs to cover printing and mailing of cards to residents in connection with the program on throwaway advertising material, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that $1000 be appropri- ated from Council Contingency Account for this purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms,. Scott, Rage None None Some discussion held on annexation of contiguous areas, Mayor Rage is to attend a meeting with officials of other cities for discussion only. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1471, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF 2-6-73 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1471 ADOPTED v' ORDINANCE NO. 1472 INTRODUCED RESOr,UTION NO. 4314 ADOPTED j-1fJ.;}./13 CLAIMS REJECTED (Scoggins) 20:8220 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING, ADDING'AND REPEALING :CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS AND CAR WASHES." 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 Ordinance No. 1471 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Mayor Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1471 be ADOPTED: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmen Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1472, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE MODIFICATIONS REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE." Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that the following amendments be made: Page 7, first paragraph, second line, to read in part "... that such notation shall contain sufficient information as a minimum so that the , reader may form an intelligent understanding of the action taken.t1 Page 7, second paragraph, third line, to read in part "... appeal any decision of the Modification Committee within 10.working days after the date of said decision or at the next Council meeting whichever is later." It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth, and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1472 as amended be waived and that same be'INTRODUCED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Reso lut ion No. 4314, ent it led: "A '.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." I It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott 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: Counci Imen . None None Arth, Butterworth, Helms" Scott, Hage , Following an explanation by the City Attorney, it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the ~laim filed by Stanley Dale Scoggins for bodily injury and property damage in connection with an accident on October 17, 1972 be 2- 6-73 - 6 - (Cockre';'y ASSISTANT lIRE CHIEF OORE V ANDRA AVENUE V LIBRARY ./ MEETING v' PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE", WAIVED V WORK ACCEPrANCE (Michaels) V 7TIIO g I~,~m SESSION RECONVENE LEGAL COUNSEL RETAINED ADJOURNED TO DATE CERTAIN 20:8221 REJECTED and that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to notify Mr. Scoggins of said rejection. Following an explanation by the City Attorney, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unani- mously the claim filed by B. Randolph Cockrell for property damage be REJECTED and the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to so notify the claimant. B. Randolph Cockrell spoke briefly to this incident. The City Manager reported that Assistant Fire Chief Moore is showing improvement to the extent that he will soon be out of intensive care at the hospital. Councilman Helms commended staff on the improvement made on Sandra Avenue just west of Santa Anita Avenue. He also requested a report from staff on tree damage. Councilman Butterworth referred to an invitation to Council from the President of the Library Board to attend its March 15 Board meeting. He submitted for Council consiqeration the fact that this particular Board is autonomous1operating under its own authority; there is no other body in the same position as the Library Board and it is felt by the Board that sometimes they do not have an opportunity to get their viewpoint over to Council. He felt the meeting would be of short duration and urged attendance by those who could fit it into their schedule. In order to consider and take action on the following items it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived: AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage NOES: None ABSENT:None On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows the work performed by Michael's Painting and Decorating Company in the painting of the interior and exterior and the civic center buildings be ACCEPrED and that approval be given the inclusion of $198 plus the original cost for additional work performed by said company in the final payment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None At 9:55 p.m. Council entered an executive Session to discuss a legal matter. At 10:45 p.m. Council reconvened. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the firm of Gibson, Dunne and Crutcher was retained as Special Counsel for the City in the legal action initiated by the Arcadia Police Relief Association. At 10:50 p.m. Council adjourned to February 20, 1973 at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room. . ~ ~(f;4,- ~)1'T:_ ~ Ma or V~ ~. ~<5 City Clerk 2- 6- 73