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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 6,1973_2 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL BALDWIN . AVENUE WIDENING ETC. d-/ob1 ~ I RECESS RECONVENE HEARING (Weeds) g- Nd- (B 20:8234 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 1973 . The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, .March 6, 1973 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Leslie G. Strathern, Arcadia Congregati?nal Church .Mayor Don W. Hage l'RESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of February. 20 Were APPROVED. Mayor Hage announced that. Council would first consider Baldwin Avenue Widening and related matters, and suggested that those who were in attendance on the weed abatement program to meet with the representa- tives of Los Angeles County and Arcadia Fire Departments to discuss any problems they might have concerning the removal of weeds and rubbish from their properties. Baldwin Avenue Improvemm t and related matters: a. Baldwin Avenue widening, including draft Environmental Impact Report b. Santa Anita Turf Club parking lot, draft. Environmental Impact Report c. Santa Anita Fashion Park, draft Environmental Impact Report The above items were considered at length and the entire proceedings have been fully transcribed and appear in a full transcript form on file in the office of the City Clerk which is made part hereof by reference as though set forth at length. (Continued to March 12, 1973.) Mayor Rage called a recess at 10:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:40 p.m. This being the time and place scheduled by Resolution No. 4314 for hearing objections to the proposed removal of weeds and rubbish from private property, .Mayor Rage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on.MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that there being no objections the City and County of Los Angeles Fire Departments be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to proceed with the abatement program. 3 - 6- 7 3 - 1 - HEARING (Rezoning Forest & First) p : z.(>\,,~,U HEARING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TAX (continued) TRACT NO. 30370 (tentative map) 4 /3/'1- , /CONDITIONAL II" USE PERMIT (restaurant) HEARING SCHEDULED ./SETBACK Y LINES (HEARING SCHEDULED) RECREATION VCOMMISSION LIBRARY V GIFTS RECESS RECONVENES 20:8235 Planning Commission Resolution No. 802 recommended rezoning from R-l to R-2 property lying southwest of Forest Avenue and First Avenue presently zoned R-l. It was noted that the proposed change would provide uniform zoning within the area and that the public convenience, necessity and general welfare justify the zone change. Mayor Hage declared thehearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on'MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the recom- mendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare the enacting ordinance. (1') t<l) Planning Commission recommendation, set forth in its Resolution No'~~~'1 concerning residential subdivision development tax and land dedication ordinance, ~as CONTINUED to April 3 on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. . The Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 30370 subject to conditions. The six lot subdivision is proposed for undeveloped land on Canyon Road southwest of Canyon Reservoir. Projecturals were reviewed indicating property to the north is unzoned under City ownership and developed with water storage tanks. Property to the south and east is zoned R-l and developed with single family dwellings. Property to th€ west is zoned R-l and is undeveloped. All lots equal or exceed the R-l 7,500 square foot area requirements. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the tract be APPROVED subject to all conditions imposed by the Commission, the Department of Public Works and the Water Department. Planning Commission Resolution No. 805 granted a conditional use permit subject to conditions for the construction and operation of a restaurant at 59 W. Las Tunas Drive. Councilman Helms expressed opposition to this development due to its proximity to the residential area and a public hearing was scheduled for April 3 on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Planning Commission, by its Resolution No. 806, recommended amendments to the Municipal Code relating to street setback lines. The matter requiring a public hearing it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that same be scheduled for April 3. On recommendation of the Recreation Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that a plaque be presented to Norman Johnson, Director of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, in appreciation of the many courtesies he has extended to the City. I It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that Council accept with appreciation the many gifts of books to theCity Library. At 11:05 p.m. Mayor Hage called for a recess in order to consider a matter concerning the Community Redevelopment Agency. At 11:10 p.m., the Council reconvened. 3-6-73 - 2 - COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3/d- 97 I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (Saelid) , RESURFACING CAMINO REAL Approlled fI- p ~ S;;" J.fJ..~-J..- POLICE BUILDING new roof approlled p; (/;Jdt/ I ",OC,""," ORDINANCE APPROPRIATION 20:8236 In connection with action taken by Council as the Community Redevelopment Agency it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call lIote as follows that the Agency's budget for 1972-73 be APPROVED; that the Redellelopment Agency Administratille Fund be and it is hereby AUTHORIZED; and that the sum of $4,939 be transferred from the General Fund - Unappropri- ated Surplus to the Redellelopment Agency Administratille Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None Jack Saelid, 821 Balboa Drille, President of Plan, Inc., addressed himself to the Baldwin Allenue widening matter, and asked for a copy of the final draft of the Enllironmental Impact Report. He also asked that he be permitted to submit written material along this line. Staff adllised that the County Road" Department proposes to resurface Camino Real between Peck Road and their common boundary with the City of Arcadia. From the submitted plan the common boundary between Mayflower and Loganrita lies in the center line of Camino Real. The nature of the work and the estimated cost to the City will not exceed $1,300. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call lIote as follows that $1,300 be ap- propriated from available Gas Tax funds which are earmarked for street resurfacing. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None Council received staff report and recommendation concerning the installation of a new roof on the police building. The contractors submitting complete bids pursuant to the specifications were: Stone Roofing Company Virgin Roofing Company Associated Roof Company $ 4,650 5,531 6,445 .It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call lIote as follows that the bid of Stone Roofing Company in the total amount of $4,650 be ACCEPTED and that a contract be awarded therefor; that all other bids be rejected and any irregu- larities or informalities in the bid or bidding process be waived and that the appropriate purchase order be issued. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None In order to" consider the following item the prOll1S10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call lIote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call lIote as follows that $500 be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund to the City Clerk's Personal 3-6-73 - 3 - AGENDA .ITEMS CONTINUED ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 20:8237 Services - Temporary and Overtime Account - to help defray the cost of clerical work in her office. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc ilmen . None None Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage The remaining agenda items will be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting (March 20). At 11: 20 at which item. p.m., the meeting was adjourned to MONDAY MARCH 12 at 7:30 p.m"1 time the Baldwin Avenue widening project will be the agenda fu'O~~~ ATTEST: JJ2;~-n~ );/l?/' S; d -d~J City Clerk I 3-6-73 - 4 -