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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 20,1973 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20:8424 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1973 I nwocmoo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Dr. James McCormick, Church of the Good Shepherd Mayor C, Robert Arth ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Hetms, Scot" Arth None MINUTE APPROVAL On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 1973 were APPROVED. C R A Mayor Arth explained that the Public Hearing on the community Redevelopment matter had been closed and asked if one person were allowed to speak to the matter would those in the audience who desired to speak waive their time. No one objected, whereupon Dr. Robert Purnell, 940 Hampton Road, read a communication from the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association of which he is President. It set forth in part that the Board has reviewed the California Redevelopment Pact, the proposal of the Arcadia Redelop- ment Agency, the minutes, and had listened to both proponents and opponents. The Board has not taken a position but is concerned with the scope of the project which is larger than anything else the City has undertaken to date. He asked for the opportunity to discuss the matter within the membership and to develop a consensus. This requires time and a request was made of Council to consider tabling the matter for six months which would provide time to educate the public prior to the Councilmanic election of April 1974. .:J;- 0-17 I The City Clerk then read into the record a communication from William H. Weiss, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, which sets forth objections to CRA which center around proper checks and balances. It was stated further therein that the downtown area needs complete rejuvenating and city government has a place and re- sponsibility to show leadership in its implementation but not at the loss of the democratic process. It urged Council to give the public final determination through a referendum; that proper checks and balances become a part of the CRA law if possible or some other means be employed to rejuvenate the downtown and adjacent areas. RECESS Council recessed and reconvened as the Community Redevelopment Agency. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott None Councilman Hage stated in part that the declining and decaying areas have come about over a period of about twenty years. The only 11-20-73 - 1 - 20:8425 exception to that decay has been the Towne Center area which was accomplished by the City acquiring property and then working toward its development; that this was all done in good faith and no one was deprived of their property nor did the City make money, If nothing is done the downtown area will only decline further. Council could make a decision tonight to upgrade the area., it has taken some six years of study of various methods as to how to accomplish this. As to "why redevelopment" he said in his opinion it is the only way to go because Council could control the direction without the City having to buy up the entire section as it did for the Towne Center. And the money to do this would come from tax increments - tax increases in property values in the area which would be spent in that area only. He con- cluded by stating in part that he would have to make a decision in the affirmative to start some progress in the center area of town---- that what happens there will eventually effect all property values if upgrading is not undertaken. He was definitely in favor of approving the Planning Commission project areas and would vote that way if a motion is so presented, , I Councilman Butterworth referred to material which had been presented to Council at this meeting, the contents of which he had not had an opportunity to review. He stated in part that of course Council does not want to take the "do nothing" position and agreed that the downtown area needs attention, but there are considerations such as the right of the public to know and felt in his mind that the community is not advised on this enormous project, As to advising the community through newspaper articles as to meetings and the like - he felt this is not the way to advise the people on something like this. He referred to another City with a similar project which communicated with essentially every citizen on their project. Also on a project of this size the people should have the right to participate. He noted the vote taken by Council on a referendum - lost 3 to 2 - and that in his mind the net result is going to tear the community apart and this Council along with it. That if the project fails the three Councilmen who are going off Council are not going to have to bear the responsibility. The responsibility will have to be picked up by the three new Councilmen; that the people should at least participate through an election... then the three new Councilmen would have some kind of a mandate from the people and would have a right to vote on it themselves, concurrent with the responsibility that they must assume with it; that in his mind if something is not done to allow the citizens to participate there is no question that Council will be faced with such things as an initiative; that if Council cannot proceed with a referendum then the matter sh'ould be. delayed un.til there is a Councilmanic election and that' Council'take'affirmative steps to distribute literature City-wide explaining the purposes of CRA toward educating the public and let them participate in the April election. Councilman Scott submitted that the three Councilmen whose terms expire in 1974 are those who have followed CRA and matters related thereto for years and to whom the community should look for leaderShiP"1 that it seems logical to him to assume that the community support given to these three Councilmen would indicate support for CRA at least at that time. He sees CRA as a .great opportunity to upgrade the downtown areas.. that during his years in the City he has never heard a more complete, more thorough and extensive discussion on any matter than was presented before this Council on many occasions... that although the members of Council have not always agreed the study has been carefully conducted. In his view of the issue the real heartbreak comes from the ill-founded charge that has been leveled at Council as a body and toward individual members of Council.. the integrity of members as individuals has been challenged... that there can be no reason for such charges to grow out of differences of opinion. The City is generally known as one in which understanding and thoughtful people reside. Unfortunately in this instance 11-20-73 - 2 - ;' ,,~..".,~ . """ :.: \\0 't. '. ;, ~'.~. 20:8426 leadership from outside the City has incited citizens with questionable charges and ill will has been the result... and he hoped that time will heal this breach. That he can see great benefits from CRA and is confident that every responsible elected official of today and the future, along with every staff member, will give prudent and responsi- ble judgment and will fulfill responsibilities. He agreed with Councilman Hage that CRA is a step in the proper direction. I Councilman Helms stated in part that he is in the unique position of agreeing with almost everything that has been said - by all three Councilmen - that in his mind there is no question that there is a very serious problem with respect to the downtown area,. that during the last twenty years he has seen a tremendous decline there. In exploring the history of the city he noted the subject area was the initial commercial area in the city. He also noted the improvement through the advent of the Towne Center and the restaurant which replaced old eyesores,. also the upgrading of some of the back of the stores fronting on Huntington Drive.. also the forthcoming Fashion Park has changed the concept as to what can be done to the subject area. He felt the area should continue to serve the City as a pro- ductive part... with improvements that do not detract but add to the lifestyle of the City.., He explored the direction in which that area should be developed - service oriented, office facilities, for instance - no solution has been forthcoming in the last fifteen years. He sub- mitted that this Council, the previous and future ones, are vitally concerned with what the people want, need and think, The ability of Council to communicate with the people is difficult, frustrating, and submitted as an example meetings which lasted for hours with almost no coverage in the local press. He felt that the subject matter is one on which reasonable men can reach a conclusion; that in his mind regardless what Council does it is going to be subject to the election in April. However, hours upon hours have been spent in public hearings, digesting voluminous reports and the like. That the majority of Council has four years of this experience and exposure to the problems of the City - that this perhaps will not happen again due to the new Charter provision relating to how many terms a Councilman may serve. In his mind the community is entitled to have this Council make a determination as a result of all this input, soul searching, time and effort, and money spent; that actually what is done tonight will not make a bit of difference, that nothing constructive can be accomplished until after the April election; that all that can be achieved tonight is to have the result of collective judgment. He referred to initial arguments in favor of CRA given him by Councilman Butterworth and although he (Mr. Butterworth) has changed his thinking the initial arguments are still more persuasive to him than those advanced now. He concluded by stating in part that CRA is going to have to evolve over a period of time. Problems like financing and area would have to be attacked first - that this would be inherited by the new Council. I Mayor Arth stated in part that there is a tremendous amount of merit on both sides; that he is deeply concerned about the central area and that when any property - be it commercial or residential - is allowed to decline it hurts all property in the City. In exploring some of the history of the subject area he noted the relocation of the 'City Library, the Police Department and the City Hall from the downtown area... These things changed the area and left a vacuum which has contributed to the decline. However, the area is rebuilding and noted the Towne Center, the restaurants, the parking for the public, the improvement of some of the buildings. He felt that just putting land together isn't going to automatically bring in a major tenant, that neW developments only come in when prospective tenants or buyers decide whether or not such a move would be economically feasible. These things take time. He could see some advantage through CRA with the smaller parcels; that CRA is not a magic word. He noted the importance of thoroughly discussing the financial aspect and referred to Assembly Bill 1807 pertaining thereto. He stated in conclusion 11- 20-73 - 3 - RESOLUTION NO. ARA-l2 ADOPTED 20:8427 that Council should take another look at the entire matter and make a decision as to financing to know in advance exactly what it desires to do and how to accomplish it. Councilman Scott stated that if CRA becomes a matter of record by this Council there will be long-range planning to be done in terms of the uses that would be made of the land, the general character of the development and in terms of financing. But the first step in his opinion would be to make it a matter of record and then Council would have something on which to expend its energy; that it would be wheel- spinning to spend time on financial studies and general planning without knowing whether CRA would ever become a reality - that now is the time for a decision. I Councilman Rage agreed and in approval Council would only be providing a vehicle as to a possible solution of the problem; that even with approval at this meeting part of it would have to go back to the Planning Commission for consideration before the final ordinance comes back to Council,whith' means this may be January, The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. ARA-l2 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT," 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 said resolution be waived, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, B(ltterworth, Ifag'e, .Helms, Scott None None Discussion ensued on the contents thereof, Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he could not bring himself to approve a report which he had examined some three months ago, that he would have to review it once more, He noted for the record that "Council does not have before it at this time a copy of the EIR, the sub-sections or the attached Exhibit "D". Councilman Scott stated for the record that "the EIR was submitted to Council in August and has been in the hands of Council since that date and that a copy is available now at the Council table." Following further consideration the following amendment was made on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows: Paragraph 2 following the last word thereof "as said subsections are shown on Exhibit "n" to said report." AYES: Members Arth;'Hage, Helms, Scott I NOES: Member Butterworth ABSENT: 'None Councilman Butterworth stated once again that he could not intelligently vote on a document reviewed some three months ago without looking at it again and reading it. Councilman Arth commented that he had given it a cursory examination and that it basically indicated development in a smaller area;:. he had some questions insofar as the amount of pollution, etc... that if the larger area had been attempted there would have been a drastic environmental impact on homes in that area, but with those eliminated he felt the report does not indicate an imbalance. 11-20-73 - 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 4358 ADOPTED I d-I;).. q7 RESOLUTION tw. 4359 ADOPTED ::}-I;).. 9 7 I 20:8428 It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution ARA-12 be approved and adopted as amended: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, Hage, ,Helms; Member' Butterworth None S~ott. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4358 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING CERTAIN OF, THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED CHANGES (AS AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL) TO THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried that'the reading of the full bo'dy of Resoludon No, 4353 be WAIVED: Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that Change No. 6 on Page 2 of Exhibit A(attachment to this Resolution) be deleted. This pertains to the area generally located at the northeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive - the Fashion Park area - which Council is not now considering a part of the project area. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Change No. 6 on Page 2 of Exhibit A be DELETED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth,..Hage, Hel'ms, S,ott Member' Butterworth None It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by. Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4358 be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, "Hag;" He Ims; Scott Member' Butterworth None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4359 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE ~OPOSED REDEVELOP- MENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage,'seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote that the reading of the full body of said resolution be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms; Scott None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4359 be ADOPrED. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that in his opinion it is absolutely impossible to correlate what Council is being asked to vote on with what was done three or four months ago without suf. ficient documents in front of it to make that kind of a decision. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, Hage"Helms, Scott Member Butterworth None 1L-20-73 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4392 ADOPTED J-/IJ.'l1' RESOLUTION NO. 4393 ADOPTED -7-/;)-'17 ORDINANCE NO. 1490 TABLED TO DECEMBER 18 f/d-'i I 20:8429 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4392 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DIRECTING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS CHANGED, TO THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR ITS REPORT AND RECOM- MENDATION." 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 Resolution No. 4392 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Arth, B!ltterworth, H"ge, H~rms', S~ott Members None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title I of Resolution No. 4393 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DIRECTING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS CHANGED, TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. . 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 Resolution No, 4393 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, Butterworth;' H"ge, H~lms, S~ott, None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1490 entitled; "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." It was MOVED by. Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on the following roll call vote that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1490 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth,' H"ge, ,Helms', Scott Members Butterworth. None The City Attorney then submitted an additional clause to be inserted just prior to the last sentence on Page 1 to read: "WHEREAS, the City Council has made certain changes in the text of the Plan which changes are set forth in Resolution Nos. 4358 and 4359, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof; and'.' He also submitted another change to be inserted on Page 3, second line after the words "a part hereof": "As amended by Resolution Nos. 4358 and 4359 and with the Project Area as recommended by the Planning Commission." I It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the amendments to said ordinance be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, Hage, Helms., Scott Member Butterworth None Considerable discussion ensued and Councilman Butterworth submitted in part that this is a significant ordinance.. taking definite steps.. that Council should have an opportunity to give it full consideration. Councilman Scott responded in part that it is his recollection that 11-20-73 - 6 - 20:8430 this ordinance was before Council previously. Councilman Butterworth felt that it should have been included in the packet which was delivered on Friday evening. The Assistant City Manager stated in part that this ordinance was before Council on August 13. No action was taken at that time other than to delete one Section (15). He referred to some of the benefits which could be realized if the Plan became a matter of record at this time. Councilman Scott stated in part that the matter has been delayed due to various circumstances and it was his understanding that some action was going to be taken at this meeting, In any event he could not understand the need for further delay and felt Council should move ahead now. I Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he thought Council was going to try to delay the matter until a new Council comes in and referred to consequences of going ahead with the adoption of a docu- ment which Council has not reviewed for some time. He referred in particular to Page 4 Section 9 relating to the relocation of displaced occupants to adequate temporary housing at rent comparable to those in the community at the time of displacement. He asked what evidence does Council have that this will be possible - that Council is making a finding without evidence on that particular point. He recalled that out of his 12 years on Council this is the first time he has failed to vote to waive the reading of any ordinance; that it is in the interest of the public that the document be read at this time, Mayor Arth stated in part that he has some basic opposition and expressed feeling for the people in the area who are concerned. The project is important also to the merchants and to the property owners in the area who want development; that he does not impugn the intentions of anyone; that he had made up his mind at this point that he would vote in favor because in his remaining six months on Council, if it is going through, he would want to be a vital part of it, to help it take shape. However, at the same time things have moved so fast that he can't help but agree with Councilman Butterworth that the ordinance should have been in Council's hands by Friday last rather than at this late date. He felt he could not vote on this at this time without time to study and examine the document in advance. Councilman Scott felt there will always be questions; that every time it has been before Council ,there have been new considerations; that it could go on and on. It is just inevitable that there will be con- tinued comments. I Discussion held on a future date in December when all Councilmen will be present and the ordinance could once again be on the agenda. It was noted that the regular meeting of December 4 will probably be adjourned to December 10 however it was not definite if all Councilmen would be present at that time. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms that Ordinance No. 1490 be TABLED until the regular meeting of December 18; that in the event Councilman Butterworth or he were absent it would be their consent that the matter be decided at that time. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion and affirmed what Councilman Helms stated -- that if he is absent he would consent to his colleagues going ahead in his absence. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to TABLE. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott None None The Community Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Mayor Arth announced that he will not be attending the first meeting in December. This will be the first time he has missed this year. 11-20-73 - 7 - RECESS HEARING :1- /. 5'" (Refuse)::! 1".fJ CONTINUED HEARING (Sidewalks) 3-'11;)../ [j./;!{....V YIL RESOLUTION NO. 4387 ADOPTED r/I;,...I f) I '" f ~. ~. .-.'- ~- .......... -yn' RESOLUTION NO. 4388 ADOPTED 3-j!d-/ 20:8431 He will return for the December 18 meeting and would be amenable to a special meeting five days thereafter. Mayor Arth called a recess after'which Council reconvened.: Consideration of request for extension of franchise for refuse collection. CONTINUED TO NEXT REGULAR MEETING (Hearing remains open.) CONTINUED from November 6, Sidewalk installation - commercial and residential locations - under the Short Form of the 1911 Assessment District Act, This matter was continued due to the objection of one proPerty owner. The Director of Public Works noted that he had met with the property owner in question and explained reasons for the charges for asphalt pavement construction, however, the property owner is still dissatisfied and had submitted a letter to that effect. The City Clerk read the communication from Roxie Lucarelli, owner of 759 Arcadia Avenue, which stated in part that he is not objecting to the sidewalks or the apron itself, just the 12 to l4 feet of asphalt repairs done without his knowledge or consent to the driveway portion on his property for which he has been charged $143, I Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. It Was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work performed by Sully- Miller Contracting Company in the installation of said sidewalks be ACCEPTED and that final payment be AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Discussion held on the objection of Mr. Lucarelli. The Director of Public Works explained that there was no difference in the way his property was treated from all the others. He noted that only the assessment of the asphalt construction is being contested which is a minor portion of the total. This work could have been done by the property owner and each one was notified to this effect. Had the proPerty owner notified the department that he would do the work the subject portion would have been deleted from the project. The Director will continue to work with the property owner to resolve the problem. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4387, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THAT THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS). I 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 Resolution No. 4387 be waived and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, He lms" Scott, Arth None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4388, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIDE- 11-20-73 - 8 - I HEARING (Light ing) ., , i f I ::/- '~r J oJ 1.".- HEARINGS rATON PROPERTY 1-/1;8 TRACT NO. 31668 Tentative Map Disapproved J- /gf$ 20:8432 WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE ADJACENT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)~ 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 Resolution No. 4388 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None On October 16 Council received the Engineer's report relating to the Consolidated Lighting District Annexation No. 3. ~owever, at the November 6 meeting a petition was approved by Council for the instal- lation of street lights on Front Street, This area was ordered included in this District. Council therefore received a revised report at this time, Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Charles McCurdy, 217 S. Baldwin Avenue, stated in part that he could not understand why property owners on the west side of Baldwin must pay for the lights and maintenance of those installed primarily for the benefit of Fashion Park. That property owners in the immediate area have had enough problems with the construction of the facility, etc., and that paying for the lights does not seem equitable to him. Discussion ensued during which the possibility of having the City pay for the cost of lighting on the west side of the street was pursued. The Director of Public Works explained the procedure and noted that the method used in the subject instance is consistent with City policy. Some discussion also held on adequate notification to property owners when they are going to be assessed for some improvement.. they could then have the opportunity to be heard prior to installation rather than after the fact, that is, if this procedure would not present a real problem. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani- mously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the city pay the cost of lighting and maintenance on the west side of Baldwin Avenue between Huntington and Hugo Reid Drive and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate resolution for submission to Council. During the interim the Director of Public Works will give thought to whether or not this procedure would present ramifications and what effect it might radiate into other areas. Although' this matter resolved itself due to the disapproval of the proposed change in the General Plan for technical reasons it appears on agenda in public hearing procedure, therefore, Mayor Arth declared the hearing open. Ray Cline, l55 Genoa Street, questioned the action of Council in its disapproval of an effort to redevelop the property at ll30-l150 W. Colorado Street; that it would improve in appearance instead of being vacant all the time. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms that the matter be FILED. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 31668 be DISAPPROVED. This also pertains to the Eaton property. 11-20-73 - 9 - SPEED SIGNS APPROVED , s: Ji(/!J,i /ri' 0~._._ p:L~ / "'*'- ~ 4' TRACT NO. 32056 Tentative Map APPROVED TRACT NO. 30849 Final Map APPROVED =J--:::'I.) CENTRAL AREA STUDY .d-1J-'/7 SIDEWALK DELETION REQUEST DENIED p: ( R4L f . :- r {Jo:-~~ , .< y ',j -,,'e:., P: LUv-k ~/q13 It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 32056 (condominium at 430-446 Fairview Avenue) be approved subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission, Department of Public Works and the Water Department. 20:8433 It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the final map of Tract No. 30849 (Condominium at 504-508 W. Huntington Drive) be approved subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission, Department of Public Works and the Water Department. Council received Planning Commission recommendation reaffirming the I use of redevelopment with the preliminary report of the Ad Hoc Central City Study Committee. No action required. Council received a communication from the developers of Tract No. 30163, 31254 and 31255 requesting deletion of the requirement for sidewalks in these tracts which are cul-de-sac streets running south of Foothill Boulevard. Reasons were set forth in the November 7 letter. . 1) sidewalks were not installed on any residential street running south of Foothill Boulevard west of specified streets, 2) the Property Owners' Association in the area has recommended against sidewalks, 3) sidewalks reduce front yard depth thereby lowering the appearance of the homes, 4) sidewalks on a residential cul-de-sac street serving 11 homes seem excessive, and 5) sidewalks are expensive to construct and maintain. Council also received the report of the Director of Public Works recommending that the City policy requiring these sidewalks be continued. Hugh Cox, 601 W. Lemon Avenue commented in part that two of the residents on Don Pablo object to sidewalks. Don Smith, 1019 Don Pablo Drive, commented that architecturally, landscaping-wise and maintenance-wise, .sidewalks would-not ennance the short street. Gordon Maddock, 37 E. Huntington Drive, representing some builders, stated in part that in his opinion requiring sidewalks on a cul-de-sac street with less than 12 homes is far reaching.. there would be very few cars.. that it seems to provide a playground for children and the grade at the subject locations is rather extreme and would really make it hazardous for children. The Director of Public Works advised that since 1967 the requirement has been uniformly applied; that the Planning Commission had initiated the requirement. He noted two other subdivisions under construction where sidewalks are in and completed pursuant to the requirement... both have very short cul-de-sac streets. I Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that although the require- ment does cost the developers a lot more money these particular developments are not any different than others in the last few years; that the policy should be uniformly applied; that it was originally instituted for the safety of children (although in the subject case they may not be used very much). It was submitted that the present owners may not live in the houses during their lifetimes; the next tenant may have children or someone confined to a wheelchair for instance. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the request be DENIED. Council received the request for improved safety on Camino Real between Santa Anita and El Monte Avenues. It was noted in the petition that two children enroute to school have recently been struck and 11-20-73 - 10 - 20:8434 "I injured by cars in the subject vicinity. While there is no evidence that speed violations were involved the residents have long been concerned about the heavy traffic flow and excessive speeding and the attendant hazard to life and the nuisance to residential living. John Colley, 135 W. Camino Real, spoke to this matter and stated in part that the residents would accept the posting of signs and increased patrolling. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, secorided by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Director of Fublic Works be AUTHORIZED to install 25 m.p.h. signs in appropriate locations on Camino Real. 24 HOUR I MARKET P:~f') ~'c.C .L ...( ,,) Council received a petition signed by three property owners opposing the proposed Stop-N-Go market at Santa Anita and Floral Avenue. The City Manager advised that the location is zoned for the proposed use and the Planning Director could see no basis for denying the plan submitted, Frank Cann, 923 N. Santa Anita Avenue, stated in part that he does not object to a grocery store, but the subject one is a franchise operation with an intention to remain open for 24 hours, that it would sell liquor; that there are two other liquor stores in the area. He also noted noise which would be emanated therefrom; that the type of store is one he does not like to see in the City. That if it is approved he would like to see a wall constructed enclosing the property. In closing he suggested the City purchase the property and improve it into a park. Responding to the 24 hour operation the City Attorney stated in part that if a nuisance should develop it is possible something could be done about it; that there are adequate regulations; but that legally there is very little to be done about it. A representative of the developer addressed Council stating in part that the proposed operation is a neighborhood convenience center type permitting customers to come in and not have to stand in line as one does in a large market or after the markets are closed it services customers. He noted the surrounding improvements - three service stations - laundry mat - liquor stores, and that liquor cannot be sold after 2 a.m. so there is no danger there. No action taken. of this property and that he took Mayor Arth asked the record to show that the owner is the Union Oil Company - his business affiliation no part in this judgment, HUGO REID Council received a petition opposing the closing of Hugo Reid Drive at CLOSURE Baldwin Avenue; that many residents in the area have changed their PETITION views concerning this; that with the completion of the median strip PI /Vr. (1:",_ in Baldwin Avenue a physical change has taken place which was not . ~., j. - I envisioned or considered by many residents. That with the new alert- I~' i/I f..f.1.t., .ness of the need for unobstructed accessabllity to all areas by o rescue and amergency units, the City Council was urged not to close ~'..;;.</<'~ .f..-.oHugo Reid Drive upon the installation of traffic signals on Baldwin. I Discussion ensued and Councilman Hage felt the petition should again be considered after the project is completed, the same as the petition for the closing was considered in the beginning. It was recalled by Councilman Butterworth that it was a Council commitment following the results of a vote to close Hugo Reid that it be temporarily closed during the construction and permanently closed upon traffic signal installation. David Powell, 911 Victoria, President of the Santa Anita Village Association, also recalled that the 'decision was made to close the street because of the preponderance of residents in the area who felt it was primarily necessary for the safety of children. He urged Council to 'abide by the decision. In response to a question the Director of Public Works stated the 11- 20-73 - 11 - 20:8435 entire operation should be completed and in operation by September of 1974 and it was noted by Councilman Scott that Council has a lone time to consider this. Robert Monroe, 308.Cabrillo Road, Vice' President of the Santa Anita Village Association, stated in part that the inconvenience was recognized but would be acceptable by the residents in order to control the through traffic. No action. Petition filed. PUBLIC Council received a recommended policy for charging for copies of public DOCUMENT documents which incorporates the suggestions made by Council at a I CHARGE meeting of November 6. The only change made by Council was that non- ~ " t)r.".." r, residents be charged 15~ per page for each copy requested instead of -:J ~/'-VlfV"<--"-" 10~. An effort will be made to have as much material as possible ln 6 the City Library where it may be reviewed, Staff will work out the ~~ ~ policy. It was MOVED by Counciilman Scott, seconded by Councilman ~"-' _v Hage and carried unanimously that the charges be adopted as City policy. ((Y.rcu/h;.{ .,~ PARKWAY Council received a prior report relating to the City's Parkway Mainte- MAINTENANCE nance policy as it relates to separation strips between arterial C- -1. .-It-: roadways and private or public frontage roads, A map was submitted p; , )"Vt.J;.M'..o indicating locations of existing frontage roads together with a drawing presenting a typical roadway section and tabulation of the various .17 1/J...)~./.-.~11'C:-/ dimensional relationships. These roadways abut Foothill Boulevard and t'u Colorado Boulevard, both of which are State highways and will remain so until the State relinquishes them to the City following completion of the Freeway in Pasadena. Council confirmed the present policy and asked that the abutting property owners be advised that the maintenance of the separation strips between their frontage road and the arterial roadway is their responsibility. R-3 REGULATIONS P. P./.'-.JC. . 41 ~~~1.r-/ I COil. k; -'-I-- '>5 OjJ(j,., TRACT NO. 29540 Chelsea Road 8- /d-8?j ADVERTISE FOR BIDS VMini-Parks Councilman Butterworth was excused at 11:35 p.m. As instructed by Council the City Manager and staff had met with builders, architects and developers concerning eight sections of the R-3 Code and if Council concurs with the suggested revisions the Code would have to be redrafted in those areas. Al Coke, of the Meeker Development Company, expressed appreciation for the time and effort extended by members of the City staff in arriving at the revisions which he felt will be most beneficial to all concerned, Council was pleased that the developers and the City have been able to arrive at something workable and better in all respects. The Code sections will be rewritten and every effort will be made to make certain there is no misunderstanding in the meaning. I Council received information that the improvements in Tract No. 29540, Chelsea Road, have been completed in accordance with requirements and conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and Council, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously that the streets be ACCEPTED for MAINTENANCE by the City. It was noted that the preliminary improvement plans for the mini parks at Highland Oaks and Santa Anita Elementary Schools have been reviewed and approved by the School District, however, the Administration staff of the School prefers to have the Board review the final plans. Where- upon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and 11-20-73 - 12 - 20:8436 that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids immediately following the School Board review. (The present schedule calls for bids to be received December 20.) Following the School Board review the plans will be available for Council to study. TREE REMOVAL Council received a communication from the owner of property at 17 E. APPROVAL LeRoy requesting permission to remove a silver maple parkway tree... due Pit} to surface root growth, The resident is willing to pay for both the . v/'Lt.t.- removal and replacement. It was MOVED by' Councilman Hage, seconded by n . .t? L Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the request be granted fc;v;,. ,.//J--,-- and that similar offers will be accepted in the future. The City Manager advised that to guarantee the replacement payment will be on hand prior to the removal. I FASHION, PARK... PARKING LOT, LIGHTING E- f'), /).. 7 r= ....., DIESEL FUEL TANKS-FIRE STATION 2 & 3 APPROVED ::1-; Z/;:- l1,..,d' t<~ _',,' J '. I CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS APPROVED . A: g:l~ t:-- '~f.fl_t.:.. F'l L4--- tv!, -.,.u.-J J'.i:J"-:'/'/ "'- '- .jr~ FINANCIAL / VREPORT-FlLED The City Manager advised that by provisions of Resolution No. 4185 the lighting plan for Fashion Park is subject to approval by the Council. The Planning Department has reviewed the lighting plans and made recommendations in the report dated November 20, including .75 foot candles (min.) as the design criteria instead of the 1.5 foot candles as requested by the applicant. Discussion held on the intensity of the recommended change and comparisons were made with other locations. In keeping with the energy crisis it was the consensus that the .75 foot candles would be adequate. -Ernie Weber, of Anita Associates, asked his electrical engineer about the difference and it was stated that there may be a violation of State Requirements and referred to the possibility of break-ins, etc., with inadequate lighting. However, it was thought that the applicant could come back to Council with an appeal after he has given the matter further consideration. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the recommendation of staff be approved and that the parking lot lighting plan be revised using ,75 foot candles as the design criteria instead of the 1.5 foot candles. Council received the recommendation of staff that authority be given for the installation of two diesel fuel tanks at Fire Stations 2 and 3. The Fire Chief felt that fuel storage for the Eire Department is inadequate and the situation is critical. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that two such tanks be authorized and that $4000 be appropriated from Capital Improvement Fund for said expenditure. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott,. Arth None Councilman Butterworth On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the following three locations be approved for Christmas tree storage tents. All subject to conditions specified in the reports. 1. Better Gardens, 145 E. Huntington Drive 2. C. Hawkins Company, 101 N. First Avenue 3. Boys' Christian League, 220 E. Live Oak (Business License and cash bond requirement waived.) Council received the October 1973 financial reports. Ordered filed. 11-20-73 - l3 - 20:8437 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (IN SUMMARY) ~ AV~ ORDINANCE VNO. 1500 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1501 VINTRODUCED ~DINANCE NO. l502 INTRODUCED Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa, stated in part that he has made clear his position on CRA and referred to a statement made by one of the Councilmen at this meeting that at the last election the people in their vote for the Councilmen who were elected gave their support to redevelop- ment. That this same Councilman said those who oppose CRA are opposed because of outside sources. He stated further that this is a weak argument; that it is true the opponents have gained some general information from outside sources but felt Council could not frown 'upon their endeavor to obtain information from any source. Reference was made to another statement that redevelopment is the only answer for the downtown area because it cannot improve by itself and yet it was submitted that efforts must be made to capture the $45,000 from the improvements that have already been made in the area. This he felt is contradictory. He agreed that this Council is an experienced Council, however, experience works in many ways and how it is used is what is important. I Walt Landor, l654 Rodeo Road, stated that since the question of CRA never came up at the last election, to'which he said Councilman Helms would attest, he asked Councilman Scott to tell why he made the statement when it is incorrect. Councilman Scott declined to reply stating in part that this is the time reserved for those in the audience to speak to the Council, that he was. not here to be put through an inquisition, The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1500 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2637 AND 2647 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STANDBY PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT THE UNIFORM SALES TAX IS SUSPENDED FOR ANY REASON." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as:follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. l500 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1501, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MODIFICATION PROCEDURES TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT," It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full of Ordinance No. 1501 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. body I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1502, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULATING CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION. " It was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Scott and 11-20-73 - 14 - RESOLUTION ,./NO. 4389 v ADOPTED I , r' RESOLUTION ,/NO. 4390 V ADOPTED ., '. l o' , .' PROCEDURAL I om""~' . ,-~' RESOLUTION NO. 4394 ADOPTED q- e.J <g~ 20:8438 carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the f~ll body of Ordinance No. 1502 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4389 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECOGNIZING THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING BOARD AS THE COUNTY REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND COORDINATING BODY FOR CIMINAL JUSTICE." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the f~ll body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4390, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A MODIFICATION PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL BUILDING AT 620 WEST DUARTE ROAD." Following discussion with Henry Hege, representing the applicant for the medical building, concerning the sections setting forth conditions imposed in the modification of the parking regulations, the following amendments were approved on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried: Section 1 (2) to read: PARKING SPACES SHALL NOT BE MARKED TO INDICATE IN ANY MANNER THAT A SPACE IS RESERVED NOR SHALL, IN FACT, ANY SPACE BE RESERVED FOR ANY PERSON OR USE, EXCEPT FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS." Section 1 (3) add to last sentence, "AND HE MAY DIRECT TENANTS AND EMPLOYEES TO PARK IN SPECIFIC AREAS." It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4390 be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. AYES: NOES:. ABSENT: Councilman Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth In order to consider the following matter the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth, None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4394, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PAY 50% OF THE 1974-75 METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT TAX." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and 11-20-73 - 15 - ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED RESIGNATION APPOINTMENT COUNCILMEN EXCUSED ADJOURNMENT 20:8439 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 Hage, Helms, Scott, Hage None Councilman Butterworth At 12:35 a.m. November 21 Council adjourned to an executive session in the Conference Room. At 12:45 a.m, Council reconvened in the Council Chamber. I The resignation of Mrs. Betty Willis from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission was accepted with regret. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously Morris L, Hegg, 2334 S. Second Avenue, was appointed to the Planning Commission. This term to expire June 30, 1977 . On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott - Councilmen Arth and Helms were excused from the next regular meeting. At 12:50 a.m. November 21 the meeting adjourned in memory of Donald L. Camphouse to December 4, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. (Oc~ /-cJ ~ Mayor ATTESt: ~;;h~ J;$>> );,r/l City Clerk /Il./J< ()/l/\. ) I 11-20-73 - 16 -