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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 1,1973_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20:8278 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES APPROVED BUTTERWORTH OFFICIALLY : EXCUSED ZONING t/ (High land Oaks area) ~/c;, TRACT NO. 23947 (tentative map APPROVED) :1-/3/0 1 TRACT NO. 23165 (tentative map APPROVED) -g /311 -P: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MIN,UTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 1,'1973 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 1, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ,Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms"Arth ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth On,MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 19 were APPROVED. On,MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously Councilman Butterworth was excused from this meeting. Planning Commission recommendation for reclassification of property in the Highland Oaks area to R-l, 10,000 sq. ft., and D zones. This matter was heard ~n public hearing proceedings on April 17. ' The hearing was closed and the matter continued to this date. Council received and considered the contents of a proposed ordinance effecting this zone change. Discussion ensued particularly on Section (#11 Powers of the Committee- f) concerning a fee in con- nection with the retention of an expert if the Committee deems it reasonably necessary. It was the consensus of Council that final determination should await the return of Councilman Butterworth. ,Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott" seconded by'Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that this matter be continued to May 15. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of tentative map of Tract No. 23947 - 931 to 935 West Duarte Road - at which location it is proposed to construct a 14 unit condominium subdivision. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of tentative map of Tract No. 23175 - 435 to 447 FairviewAvenue - at which location it is ~roposed to construct a 32 unit condominium subdivision. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all specified con'd it ions. Planning Commission, Resolution No. 811 granting a conditional USe permit for a gymnastics school for children at 146 W. Live Oak Aven~e. The Planning Director explained there would be approximately 15 children at'any one time between 6 and 15 years of age. There'would not be any judo or such form of gymnastics. ,He did indicate a shortage of parking 5-1-73 - 1- PARKING DISTRICT ,NO.2 -1 ' ;, --:r ~ d 20:8279 area, however, felt this would not present a problem; that it is inherent at the location regardless of the use. Discussion ensued on the parking and Councilman Scott expressed concern that if parking is inadequate now what would it be later when parents visit the school and submitted that in his opinion it isn't right to locate an activity in an already congested area which would only compound the problem. Councilman Helms felt this is one of the results of the strip zoning in the subject area and as far as the business is concerned if the businessman does not provide sufficient parking he is going to lose business so it appeared to him that it is a self limiting factor. It was the consensus of a majority of Council that a parking problem exists in the area with or without this new business and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the action of, the Planning Commission in granting the conditional use permit be and it is hereby~RATIFIED. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Scott Councilman Butterworth Council received the request of the Parking Place Commission requesting authority to obtain appraisals on properties necessary to expand and improve parking facilities in Parking District No. 2 at a total cost not to exceed $900 which would be charged to the Parking District No. 2 'Acquisition Fund. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that this request be GRANTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~wrf~ S , /ADVERTISE V FOR BIDS (Street Lighting) DRAINAGE PROBLEM . , $: $a.,\A,c1'J',..-t ~ Dexter Jones, President of the local Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the proposed ordinance establishing a tax for park and recreation facilities., He requested Council to postpone the first reading to provide time for the Legislative and Industrial Commercial Committees of the Chamber to study same. Council granted his request and the matter will be placed on the agenda for June 5. Paul Friedman, 350 W. Wistaria, spoke as a member of a newly formed group of residents in his area, and said he would like to have an opportunity to speak on the same subject at the proper time. Council received the plans and specifications for the Baldwin and Huntington Drive street lighting project. On Huntington Drive the lights will be in the north parkway abutting Fashion Park and the Turf Club parking lot between Baldwin and Holly Avenues. On Baldwin Avenue they will be in the median. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications be approved and that theCity Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids. 1 Council received a report and recommendation concerning a drainage problem on Rosemarie Drive. Attached thereto was a petition from residents on said street asking for improvement in the storm drainage facilities. Council reviewed a map of the problem area. It was explained that the problem was created some 17 years ago when the 5-1-73 - 2 - 1 s' , STORM DRAIN (Baldwin) v' SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION (1911 Act) 9-/31/ SIDEWALKS PHASE VII p..&D- A, 1 20:8280 westerly portion of the street was constructed. It was requested that a culvert be installed rather than opening up the street to connect with the existing easterly portion of the street, and that the adjacent owners do not wish the street to go through at this time. Discussion ensued on item 3 of the petition which stated that "Rosemarie Drive not to be opened and developed into a through street at the location of the pi'oposed drainage culvert." It was the consensus that in approving the request Council would in no way be indicating its acquiescence to this particular part of the petition. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work proceed at a cost of approximately $1500 for the culvert installation and $450 for the cross gutter. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Council received the request from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for approval of plans and specifications and authorization to proceed with the construction of an access manhole to an existing storm drain located on Baldwin Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard. The District further requested permission to occupy and use Baldwin Aven~ for the construction, operation and maintenance of this improvement. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the District be granted permission to occupy and use Baldwin Avenue for said construction, operation and maintenance of this installation. Council received a progress report dated April 27 concerning the proposed sidewalk construction by the 1911 Assessment District Act. Council received a report and recommendation for the award of contract in connection with Phase VII (Job No. 398) of the sidewalk program. P~rsuant to Council instructions staff performed further alignment investigations for the proposed sidewalk along the east side of Sixth Avenue between Live Oak and Longden Avenues. Drawings were reviewed and a petition was received from homeowners along the east side of Sixth Avenue requesting sidewalks be placed adjacent to the curb or that sidewalks not be constructed at all. Staff recommended sidewalks adjacent to the property line and submitted reasonS therefor. During the deliberations it was submitted by Councilman Helms that one of the primary reasons for sidewalks is for the safety of pedestrians as well as for the aesthetics of a neighborhood. He felt if they were placed at curbside a greater problem would be created and noted that parkways are public property. He supported staff in its recom- mendation and commented that construction of sidewalks always seem to bring some opposition regardless of where they are put in. He felt the general public is entitled to safety. Councilman Scott recalled that the last time this was discussed some residents opposed the sidewalks at the property line because they would be within about 12 feet of their bedroom windows and a car parked in their driveway would jut into the sidewalk. He felt this waS not rightQ In response to an inquiry by Councilman Rage the Director of Public Works advised that sidewalks on Sixth Avenue were initiated by staff in order to complete the program on that street, whereas the other 5-1-73 - 3 - EIR APPROVED ~ //d- / CONTRACT AWARD ?- //;;-1 (c. 119:4.) 20:8281 sidewalks were initiated at the request of the school district. He also suggested that sidewalks could be constructed so they weave in and out around the trees. Mrs. Jean Hollingsworth, 603 Flamingo Way, and Mrs. Judy Christianson, 600 Beverly Drive, asked Council not to place sidewalks at the property line and spoke of the hazard they would create. Arthur Sanders, 2438 S. Sixth Avenue, asked that sidewalks be placed at the curbline or not put in at alL In response to a question by Councilman Scott it was stated that the school children in the area are all bussed. He expressed concern with sidewalks running in arcs up and down a street in order to bypass trees and submitted that if the residents really do not want the sidewalk and the school district did not request them he would rather see the deletion of that street from the program. He then MOVED to approve the plans and specifications with the deletion of Sixth Avenue from the Phase VII sidewalk program. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage who concurred with Councilman Helms that there is nothing more controversial in the city than sidewalks, trees, etc., and as much as he would like to see sidewalks at this location he would rather proceed with the program with the deletion of Sixth Avenue than to see sidewalks const~ucted at the curbline. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Arth Councilman Helms Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by' Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the Environmental Impact Report, with the deletion of Sixth Avenue, be APPROVED. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that it is hereby determined that the revision in this project by the deletion of Sixth Avenue will not have any adverse environmental impact. Councilman Helms commented in part that in his op~n~on this is a mistake.. it is only prolonging a decison. He would rather have seen a decision made by a full Council than to have it come before a different Council a year or so from now. Council then considered bids received for this project: Sully-Miller Company Crowell & Larson Company Gaitan- Imperia 1 Louis Lopez Masonry Eng. Inc. $ 44,004.83 44,579.11 50,849.00 53,919.80 58,481.05 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid of Sully-Miller in the amount of $44,004.83 be ACCEPTED; that all informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Further that $50,000 be appropriated for C.I.P. Project 659 to cover the cost of contract construction, design engineering and inspection. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth due to his business affiliation with the contractor Councilman Butterworth ABSENT: 5-1-73 - 4 - QUITCLAIM EXCESS LAND '1;;L~ :I.. IVISITOR WELCOMED ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Park at Camino Real & Second 3/~3 ORDINANCE NO. 1474../" ADOPTED V ORDINANCE ,0. 1475,./ DOPTED V 20:8282 Request of Peter Fetta of 2446 S. Eighth Avenue that the City quitclaim to him its interest in a 25 foot strip which has no value to the City between the prolongation of the northerly and southerly lot lines of his property. It was discovered that this portion easterly of the boundary of Tract No. 24122 was not conveyed to the developer by the City. It is customary to charge a: $50 processing fee to defray costs to the City. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that said land be quitclaimed to Peter Fetta. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Scott introduced Fletcher H. Swan, Councilman of the City of South Pasadena. Upon receiving and reviewing the plans and specifications for the park proposed for the southeast corner of Camino Real and Second Avenue, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that they be APPROVED and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. During these deliberations discussion was held on the height of a wall proposed to be constructed. ' The Director of Public Works will consult with the property owners'to determine if an 8 ft. or 6 ft. would be more desirable. Plans call for an 8 ft. wall. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that it is hereby determined that there will be no substantial adverse environmental impact. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1474, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON NAOMI AND CAMINO REAL WEST OF BALDWIN AND ON BALDWIN BETWEEN CAMINO REAL AND CALLITA." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1474 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1475, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STREET SETBACK LINES." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1475 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth 5- 1-73 - 5 - ORDINANCE (NO. 1476 ADOPTED f "1 \U\j C ORDINANCE NO. 1477 ADOPTED p: {e .. . "1 . t....,. 9RDINANCE NO. 1479 /INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1480 VINTRODUCED ORDINANCE (NO. 1482' HELD OVER TO JUNE 5 20:8283 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1476, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA 'AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF~E CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by 'Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1476 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth , None Councilman Butterworth 1 ff The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1477, entitled: "AN, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE WEST SiDE OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN. COLORADO BOULEVARD AND" SANTA CLARA STREET." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage" seconded by Councilman Helms and carried'on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1477 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the first time, ' explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1479, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9233.1, 9233.2, 9233~5 AND 9112.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE HIGHLAND OAKS AREA TO R- 1, 10,000 &,D." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1479 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1480, entitled: "AN ,ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROHIBITING THE DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISING MATTER ON: MOTOR VEHICLES." It was'MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full of Ordinance No. 1480 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. 1 body AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that Ordinance No. 1482 be continued until June 5. This ordinance pertains to the establishment of a tax for park and recreational facilities. 5-1-73 - 6 - / ORDINANCE NO. 1483 HELD OVER RESOLUTION I~~o':~;' -} rgG :) RESOLUTION NO. 4333 ADOPTED .; :t ~O'::> RESOLUTION NO. 4336 ADOPTED 20:8284 Some discussion was held on this proposed ordinance relating to over- night parking permits. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that this matter be held over to the meeting of May 15; that during the interim the City Manager and City Attorney confer with the Police Chief as to the administration phase of this ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Arth Coune i Iman He 1ms Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4332, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4255." It waS MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage 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 Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4333, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4256." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage 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 Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of ,Reso lution No. 4336, ent it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 10-A OF RESOLUTION NO. 3551 SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE ARCADIA- TRIPOLIS SISTER CITY COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3676." A~S~.d)..,'-' ~/,' It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by carried on roll call vote as follows that the ~;: ::', ::-- 1\ ~ body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4337 / ADOPTED v AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Hage and reading of the full same be ADOPTED. Councilmen None Councilman Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4337, entitled: "A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4310 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A MINOR CHANGE IN THE LIGHTING DISTRICT MAP WHICH IS PART OF SAlD RESOLUTION." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and 5-1-73 - 7 - CLAIM REMOVED PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED SUNDAY RACING , /RESOLUTION 'I' NO. 4338 ADOPTED HEARINGS, SCHEDULED SCOTT SCOTT ADJOURNED TO DATE CERTAIN 20:8285 On advice from the City Attorney a claim listed on the agenda was removed. In order to consider the following it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Helms presented and read in full Resolution No. 4338, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA INITIATING A ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT HORSE RACING ON SUNDAY AT SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." 1 This would request the City Planning Commission to immediately institute proceedings for a public hearing concerning an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would prohibit horse racing on SundAys at Santa Anita Race Track. Councilman Helms submitted that in his opinion this is a necessary step for Council to take. It would open up the matter for consideration by the Planning Commission and gives the citizens an opportunity to express opinions on this important and vital issue. Councilman Scott suggested going directly to Santa Anita to ascertain whether or not they would in fact have Sunday racing and suggested Mayor Arth communicate with the track to that end. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4338 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Mayor Arth will communicate with the track. The following public hearings were scheduled for May 15: V'l. Proposed park at the southwest corner of Golden,West and Fairview ~2. Reclassification of Naomi west of Baldwin. Upon inquiry the City Attorney noted the progress being made in the throwaway advertising material matter. Staff will look into a coin operated newspaper vending machine which is purported to be most attractive. 1 At 9:40 p.m., the meeting adjourned to Thursday May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. ~Uu~ Christine Van Maanen City Clerk C!, /f:.~4cr Mayor ATTEST: ~~~d:2?k4cM--/ City Clerk - 8 - 5-1-73