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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 2,1974 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20: 8454 <dr' :MF~ ~- I >WOO"", PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL RECOGNITION (Seares) HEARING POSTPONED INDEFINITELY HEARING R-3 multiple regulations / AP~VED I ::~i",; Modification .:J- r5<o&> MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Wednesday, January 2, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev, Margaret Stevens, Santa Anita Church Maya C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1973 were APPROVED. On behalf of Council Mayor Arth presented retiring Robert S. Seares a plaque in appreciation of his efforts and many accomplishments during his tenure as Police Chief. The request of the City Refuse Company for an extension of rranchise for refuse collection was postponed indefinitely. Planning Commission recommendation concerning amendments to the R-3 multiple-family zone regulations (Resolution No. 829). The Planning Director explo~ed the report dated January 2, 1974 itemizing all proposed text amendments (report on file in the office of the City Clerk), It was noted in part that the revisions would replace all of the existing R-3 zone regulations except for that relating to the plan review procedure. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the recom- mendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. This matter was continued from the regular meeting of December 18, 1973 to allow for alternatives to be considered by the Planning and Engineering Departments. The original request was for modification of a condition of the approvmof the tract - 910 W. Foothill Boulevard. Alternatives were set forth in a report dated January 2, 1974 and referred to conditions which required the construction of a six foot masonry wall along the southerly property line of three of the lots of the tract which were adjacent to the Foothill Freeway. The sub- divider asked that this requirement be eliminated. The Planning Department now recommends that landscaping be provided along the southerly property line adjacent to the Foothill fence with oleanders of 5 gallon size spaced at 5' on the center line. It was felt that this landscaping would in time provide a more effective visual and 1- 2-7 4 - 1 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT V(Restallrant) POSTPONED CONTRACT AWARD Mini- Parks -::f IJ-(, 'J- CONTRACT AWARD Landscape Maintenance -;}-S I S 20: 8455ue... ~e,,;M~i' sOllnd attenllation barrier than other landscaping material. 'The Planning Director agreed that there is no gllarantee that the new own~r wOllld not remove the oleanders and replace them to that of his liking, 'He also noted that there was no reqllirement for the landscaping, how~ver, it wOll1d be primarily for noise redllction in addition to that afforded by the State installed fence. COllnci1man Helms felt this wOll1d not be adeqllate protection from the noise generated by the freeway -- the fence is open llnderneath and there is nothing to prevent the transmission of che sOllnd llnder the fence as well as over it... and that COllnci1 may be asked in the fllture to ~o something to relieve the noise problem, . It was the consenSllS of the majority of COllnci1 that the recommendation I of the Commission is abollt as close as COllnci1 cOll1d come to making a det~rmination to alleviating the sOllnd and anything beyond this is going to come down to an agreement between the bllyer and the blli1der, Wherellpon tt was MOVED by COllnci1man Hage, seconded by COllnci1man Blltterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recom- mendation.be APPROVED with the llnderstanding that staff will investigate oth~r landscaping material for sOllnd barrier. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COllnci1men Blltterworth,. Hage, COllnci1man Helms Councilman Scott Arth Planning Commission recommendation concerning a conditional use permit for the Acapulco Restaurant at 218-230 North.First Avenue. This was continued from che last regular meeting pending further information from the applicant who is endeavoring to resolve some differences between the lessee and the lessor. . To date the app1kant has not responded. The matter will be postponed and placed back on the agenda when the applicant has furnished the necessary data, Council received the result and recommendation for award to the one bidder on the construction of mini-parks at the Highland Oaks and Santa Anita'.E1ementary Schools, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by COllncilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid of Moulder Bros" in the amount of $121,700 be ACCEPTED; that all informalities or irregularities in the bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney, . The sum of $130,000 was also appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund for this purpose, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth,. Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott Council received a tabulation of the two bids received and recom- I mendation for the award of contract for the maintenance of the City's landscaped areas. . Staff report dated December 27 sets forth in detail . all of the areas and the reasons for the recommendation to award the contract for one year. . It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Duke's Landscape Company in the amount of $68,250 on a one year basis, that the other bid be rejected; that any informalities or Lrregu1arities in the bids or bidding process be waiv~d and chat the Mayor and City Clerk be allthorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. An amount of $7,500 was appropriated from the General Contingency Fund to pay the projected budget deficit for this project. AYES: Councilmen Butterworth,. Helms, Arth NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Hage, due to business affiliation ABSENT: : Councilman Scott 1-2-74 - 2 - WORK ACCEPTANCE JOB NO, 410 d- /t)01 3- WORK ACCEPTANGE [;:~3~~f WORK ACCEPTANCE JOB NO. 401 9-16'3 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Tennis COllrt Lighting) ~.)/ ?& I l". _ SIDEWALK PROGRAM PHASE VIII TO PROCEED J- II !J.-I 20: 8456.z.ec- ~ The City Manager and Director of Pllblic Works advised that the work performed by A E C Eagle Rock in the Baldwin Avenlle street lighting Job No. 410 has been satisfactorily completed. Wherellpon it was MOVED by COllncilman Hage, seconded by COllncilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work be accepted and that final payment be allthorized pllrsllant to the terms of the contLact. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COllncilmen Blltterworth,.Hage, Helms, Arth None COllncilman Scott The City Manager and Die ector of Pllblic Works advised that the work performed by Vernon Paving Company in the Baldwin Avenlle Improvement project Job No, 396 has been satisfactorily completed. Wherellpon it was MOVED by COllncilman Hage, seconded by COllncilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work b~ accepted and final payment be allthorized pllrsllant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COllncilmen Blltterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None COllncilman Scott The City Manager and Director of Pllblic Works advised that the work performed by United Sprinkler Co., - J" E,. Slover, a joint ventllre - in the constrllction of the Park at Camino Real and Second Avenlle Job No, 401 has been satisfactorily completed. Wherellpon it was MOVED by COllncilman Helms, seconded by COllncilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work be accepted and chat final payment be allthorized pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COllncilmen Blltterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None COllncilman Scott COllncil received the plans and specifications for the lighting of the tennis COllrts at the Camino Grove Park. It was noted by staff that the llndergrollnd electrical conduit for this project was installed doring tennis COllrt constrllction in 1971 and this project calls for installation of lighting poles, fixtllres and electrical service only, Dllring che deliberations COllncilman Helms observed in part that with respect to the energy crisis of today many things cOllld be said both pro and con however this is one project where the lighting will do a great deal for improving the recreational facilities for those engaged in the sport.., that if it comes to a point where the hours must be limited to the llse of lights something cOllld be done and still provide suitable extension of the llse of the COllrts into some of the early evening hOllrs. He then MOVED to approve the plans and specifications and that the City Clerk be allthorized to advertise for bids to be retllrned Janllary 31, 1974, 'Motion seconded by COllncilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AyES: NOES: ABSENT: COllncilmen Blltterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None COllncilman Scott Policy to be set on the above prior to the time the courts are lighted. COllncil received proposed locations for Phase VIII of the sidewalk program which ~re based on School District recommendations, citizen reqllests and staff sllrveys of sidewalk deficiencies. . The locations were also indicated in the preliminary environmental impact statement which was part of the staff report. The program wOllld proceed llnder f1 the Shore Form of the 1911 Assessment District Act. Notices wOllld be 1-2-74 - 3 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS APPROVED FOR BID CALL ') ;;-)3~1 PETITION FOR STREET.LIGHT APPROVED {J: -/J. .II'~- ':JJ__'" It COMMUNICATIONS: CITY OF LOS ANGELES V , CITY OF V' BALDWIN PARK fg.: ~/~{J-.L<!- mailed to owners and posted on the property and a public hearing would be held January 15. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the proposed locations for sidewalks be approved; that the Superintendent of Streets be authorized to mail and post notices and that a public hearing be held January.15. ,,,,,^, v ~ Council received the plans and specifications for the Baldwin Avenue ,. and Huntington Drive traffic signals fo~Fashion Park and for the TOPICS projects Traffic Signals Job Nos, 408, 41~ and ~20. The :~rector of Public Works explained the proposed operations and Ln response to questions propounded by Councilman Helms it was stated in part that there will be no independent signalization tor left turns - these will be operated on an actuated basis, . It was Councilman Helms r observation I in part that s~mething better could be done for the intersections at uuart"e Baldwin and HUfl~~fl~~ where traffic will become heavier when Fashion Park becomes a reality; also at Huntington and Santa Anita and at First Avenue... that those making left turns will hold up thru traffic .to a point where it could be hazardous, The Director advised that he could and wLll go into che matter further with State if Council so desires, however he did not express any contidence that he would receive approval; that if the pattern were redesigned time would not permit getting approval prior to going out to bid and awarding che contract in time for completion by October 1974. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids Subject to receiving approval from the State for the TOPICS project portion. The Director will contact the State on the concern in the ' design for left turns. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage" Arth Councilman Helms - to indicate his position in the matter. Councilman Scott Council received a petition from residents requesting an additional street light on Wistaria midway between Lee and Second Avenues. The Director of Public Works advised that it would be appropriate to install a steel standard containing one 3500 lumen Lntensity lamp. Overhead wires are existing. . It was the consensus that this would be desirable as it is a dark area. If the time ever comes that the City must reduce the power more than has already been done then Lt could be treated along with the rest. The owners have agreed to pay for the installation costs. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be grant~d and cnat the Director of Public Works proceed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott I Concerning legal action regarding charges for County servic~s to contract cities. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote' as follows that Council offer its cooperation in general terms. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworch, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councllman Scott Concerning support of legal actio" to revise distribution formula of city sale. taxes. No. action. 1-2-74 - 4 - 20B458 ~ =zQ;;.o:'JlF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I.m. EXCUSED AGENDA FORMAT TO BE DISCUSSED ORDINANCE NO. 1503 ADOPTED ELECTION NEEDS I. ,"IT"'''''' Rosemary Arlen, 1919 S. Second Avenue, was advised that the .additional light requested for Wistaria Avenue would be installed as soon as the City receives the deposit to cover the cost of the installation. . Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa Street, was advised on the Building. Code requirement in the event a home (in an R-2 and R-3 zone) would be partially or totally destroyed by fire and the owner wanted to rebuild the single family residence on the lot. Harold Simpson, 421 Vaquero Road, was advised that the proposed sidewalk program does not include Vaquero. Road. He was furnished with a map indicating the locations proposed for the Phase VIII sidewalk program, At 9 p.m. Councilman Helms was excused from the meeting. Councilman Butterworth referred to the change in the format of the agenda which now places "Time reserved for those in the audience to address Council" just before ~'Matters ~rom the City Attorney." He felt this requires citizens desiring to address Council on matters other than those scheduled, to wait too long and often they must leave before the time arrives. He went on record as not having taken part in the change over. Mayor Arth referred to the resolution pertaining to the order of business for Council meetings and the ordinance setting forth the rules of procedure, Council will discuss the matter at a future meeting. . It will be an agenda item. Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa Street, concurred with Councilman Butterworth. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1503, entitled: "AN .oRDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS RELATiNG TO MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1503 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Arth None Councilmen Helms, Scott The City Clerk was granted permission to use the Accu-Vote Tabulator for counting the results of the forthcoming municipal election. .C~r~ ballots will be used instead of paper ballots, Councilman Butterworth stated for the record that he had submitted to Council for consideration a proposal that some provision be made to compensate employees for unused sick leave. Councilman Butterworth submitted for Council consideration two Charter Amendments. One relating to the conduct of Hearings before the Personnel Board and the other relating to the advice and consent of Council on the appointment of Department Heads. 1-2-74 - 5 - HAGE ARTH EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT 20:8459 ':/ (F.84--:M ~ Councilman Hage indicated that he may have a Charter Amendment to submit for Council consideration. However he was not prepared at this. time to explore what he has in mind. Mayor Arth referred to a recent parking situation which involved persons attending services at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The City Manager will investigate. At 9:25 p.m. Council entered an executive session. At 9:45 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to 7 p.m. January 15, 1974 in the Conference Room. I {!. /!:~. ~ Mayor ~~i~/ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk I 1-2-74 - 6 -