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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 19,1974 / I I / ; CIT~ COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFlCE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 nov,,,,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING TENNIS COURTS POSTPONED j--J~3 B I 20:8486 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1974 The CHy Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 19, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. J, William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously Councilman Scott was excused from this meeting. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the minutes of the.regular meeting of February 5, 1974 were APPROVED. Councilman Butterworth abstained as he was absent on said date. Mayor Arth advised that the hearing on the tennis courts proposed for the Baldwin Avenue Reservoir #3 would not be held at this scheduled time. He explained that staff was not prepared to attest to the strength of the roof on which the tennis courts were to be placed and that a search of the records had brought this to light, He said the matter would be postponed until further engineering is developed as to what would be safe and advisable for the subject location, Councilman Helms then MOVED that the matter be placed off the agenda and staff instructed to continue to investigate through the engineering sourceS available facts which would bear upon the feasibility of constructing any kind of tennis court on the subject reservoir. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage. Prior to the roll call Councilman Butterworth stated in part that Council had only been informed of this fact this evening and if there were to be tennis courts on the reservoir they would be talking in terms of an expenditure of over a hundred thousand dollars; that the City doesn't have that kind of money and those in favor of the tennis courts would be misleading themselves if they thought the City would spend that kind of money - he did not think it would. He expressed regret that this information had been determined on the night of the hearing and offered his apology to both those in favor and those opposed who had spent many hours gathering information and evidence. Councilman Helms agreed in part however he submitted that it is possible with some qualifications the engineers may find a way to construct some courts at the subject site without such an expenditure of money. He expressed the hope that the engineers may be able to determine the feasibility of some alternate course. Mayor Arth stated in part that both observations are well taken and expressed how he felt realizing the tremendous amount of work which has gone into both sides of this issue. He concluded that it would 2-19-74 - I - HEARING STREET IMPROVMENT EIR APPROVED SECOND AVENUE :1- /331- HEARING FASHION PARK LOT SPLIT APPROVED ,7- p.;;-. 7 F 20:8487 serve no useful purpose to hold a hearing on a matter which at the moment does not exist. He then called for the roll call vote. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilme~ Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott Staff will confer with the engineers who designed the reservoir in question. CONTINUED - Improvement of Second Avenue from Colorado to Laurel (Project No. 423). The Director of Public Works explained the location 1 and description and purpose of this project which consists of construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and asphalt pavement on the east side of Second Avenue as well as resurfacing of the existing pavement. Other app~rtenant work such as driveway aprons are included. It was noted that right of way acquisition is unnecessary. It will provide for the proper alignment of Second Avenue and will improve the traffic flow, pedestrian safety and street parking. ,Council also received an amended draft of the Environmental Impact Report. This hearing is continued from February 5 and Mayor Arth declared it open whereupon Arthur Boettcher, 800 N. Second Avenue, felt sidewalks on the east side would be too close to his property which is on a corner. He expressed concern about the speed of the traffic on Second Avenue and the need for parking which he felt could be permitted inside Eisenhower Park and not on the street. He was in favor of curbs and gutters however. A letter from Mrs. A. C. Boggs, 200 E. Forest Avenue, was received into the record. She was in favor of the street widening but not the sidewalks. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani- mously. It was the consensus of Council that the improvement is needed and that the channelization will permit safe merging of vehicles and that it will provide 19 parking spaces along the east side of Second Avenue across from the park where parking is presently prohibited due to congestion caused by the narrow parkway. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Environmental Impact Report be APPROVED, CONTINUED - Recommendation of the Planning Commission for a lot split at 400 South Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park). This was continued from February 5 so the attorney for the shopping center could confer with his client about Council's request for a covenant to the effect that the parcels would not be sold separately. Council received a draft of such covenant. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Richard Volpert, I attorney representing Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., responded to questions propounded by Council, No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. It WaS MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Lot Split L-74-2 be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the staff report of February 5 and the additional conditions contained in the staff report of February 19, with the further provisions that the Reciprocal Easement Agreement be acknowledged so that it may be recorded with the approved tract map. A certified copy of same is to be furnished the City; any loans of record affecting the property shall be subordinated to this covenant when recorded, and that the attorneys for Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., furnish the City a written opinion to the effect that this covenant will 2-19-74 - 2 - HEARING SIDEWALKS Sierra Madre APPROVED 1 3//()-1 Ji.- P~1DI 20:8488 effectively prohibit Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc. from selling any one of the three (3) parcels of property, individually, prior to the expiration of the 20 year period. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott Council received a request for the installation of sidewalks on Sierra Madre Boulevard between Oakhaven and the west City boundary. The Director of Public Works submitted a report therefor and also a Supplementary Environmental Impact Report. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and James Havassy, 234 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, sub- mitted photographs and referred to the traffic problem stating that the sidewalks are very important to the residents. Elaine Lehmann, 134 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, spoke in favor also. No one desiring to speak in opposition the hearing ~as CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. It was noted that it would be necessary for the City to accept a five foot street dedication from the owners of three properties with no L' '~..~f.J~existing curb and gutter. In return for this dedication street ~~ improvements will be constructed at no cosr to the abutting owner. At two corner properties a four foot sidewalk is recommended for construction within the existing parkway and no dedication required. These improvements would be installed as part of the City Funded Phase VIII Sidewalk Program. Discussion held on the construction of a 4 foot sidewalk to save the shrubs and fences. E I R ~ APPROVED lIEAR Il~ Used Car Sales Lot APPROVED 1 31~1 lIEARING General Plan APPROVED 411~O It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for sidewalks at this location be APPROVED and incorporated in the Phase VIII sidewalk program; that the dedication of the rights of way be accepted from the abutting owners and constricting the sidewalk at the two corner properties of Rodeo Road to preserve the existing walls that they have. AYES, NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the Environmental Impact Report on this improvement was APPROVED. Application of Charles L. Roberts for a Council Permit to allow a used car sales lot at 222 E. Huntington Drive. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard ilie hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Counci lman Helms and carried unanimous ly. It was further MOVED by Councilman Butt erworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the permit be APPROVED. Planning Commission recommendation for texL amendment on procedures for adopting and amending the General Plan (set forth in its Resolution No. 840). Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butter~orth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Ie ~as MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the recommendation be approved and that the City Attorney be insLfucred to prepare the appropriate ordinance. 2-19-74 - 3 - TRACT NO. 32334 Tentative Map Referred back to Commission p: Jy ~~~. TRACT NO. 32103 Revised Tentative Map APPROYED f p: {)t.'U- TRACT NO. 30721 FINAL MAP HEARING SCHEDULED 5- J;) 115' TRACT NO. 23947 FINAL MAP APPROVED :Er/3/~ p , CONDITIONAL , )JSE PERMIT RATIFIED RECREATION COMMISSION Baseball Diamond APPROVED ~!I~~A " 20:8489 The Planning Commission at its meeting of February 12 denied the tentative map of Tract No. 32334 for the creation of a 10 lot sub- division at 720-728 W. Lemon Avenue and 1821-1827' S. Baldwin Avenue. It was felt by the Commission that the substandard lots and non- conforming use would not be appropriate for Lhe area. The Planning Director exhibited and explained projecturals. He also advised that since the action of the Commission the developer had revised figures which would bring the subdivision more into keeping with the standards of the City. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that based on the proposed changes the matter be referred back to the. Commission without recommendation. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the revised tentative 1 map of Tract No. 32103... creating a 7 lot subdivision at 870,W. Foothill Boulevard. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by , Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to previous conditions of approval and those set forth in the staff report dated February 12. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the final map of Tract No.. 30721 creating a 7 lot subdivision at 310,W. Foothill Boulevard. The Planning Director advised that the final map is in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map. During this consideration Mrs. Walter Kenrich, 1045 Burnell Oaks Lane, stated in part that a notice of the public hearing held before the Planning Commission had not been received and submitted reasons that, in her opinion, the tract should not be approved. The developer, Mr.. Ellison, responded stating in part that the demolition and final grading has been accomplished in compliance with the requirements and that building permits have been issued for him to proceed. He submitted that. Mrs.. Kenrich has been aware of the tract as they attended a meeting on the matter in June of 1973 and that the property was posted with a notice. It was the consensus of Council that a public hearing on the final map should be held by and before the. City Council and it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth,. seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously, that same be scheduled for March 5. On recommendation of the Planning Commission the final map of Tract No. 23947 creating a 14 unit condominium at 931-935 West Duarte Road waS APPROVED on. MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Pl~nning Commission Resolution No. 844 granting a conditional use permit to construct a garage for automotive repair at 412 and 418 North First Avenue was RATIFIED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. 1 Council received the recommendation of the Recreation Commission that funds be appropriated for the construction of a baseball field on Baldwin Stocker School grounds including all necessary facilities, except bleachers, for use by the West Arcadia Little League. A representative of the Little League stated in part that this is the only League that does not have a home playing field. This is due to construction at the County Park which has resulted in the loss of the field. Financial support was requested. It was noted that the park would be maintained by the parents and that the neighbors do not object to the proposed use of the school grounds. It was the consensus of Council that all Little Leagues should be treated equally and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on 2-19-74 - 4 - BONITA PARK LIGHTING REPLACEMENT rrn::hl4 SIDEWALKS CONTINUED 9--1/:J-1 t1-- RESTAURANT DANCING APPROVED 1 P:c-I?f FASHION PARK LANDSCAPING APPROVED 20:8490 roll call vote as follows that $13,300 be APPROPRIATED from the Capital Outlay Fund to pay for the construction as itemized in the Recreation Director's report dated February 14, 1974. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott On recommendation of the Recreation Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on call vote as follows that $475 be appropriated from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund for the replacement of vandalized light bulbs at Bonita Park. roll AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott LONGDEN AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN BALDWIN AND HOLLY CAMINO REAL, NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN HOLLY AND EL MONTE The question of constructing sidewalks at this location was continued to this meeting. The public hearing was CLOSED on February 5 and Council had advised that any further testimony would be received in writing. Mayor Arth and Councilman Hage felt that sidewalks were not needed on both sides of Longden at this location; that there was not a preponderance of feeder streets and that the sidewalk on the north side could adequately take care of pedestrians at this time. Councilman Helms referred to the speed of the traffic on this street and felt it should be treated the same as Baldwin Avenue or Santa Anita Avenue - all heaVily travelled streets. He felt those who want sidewalks should not be denied this degree of safety; that there was adequate setback to accommodate the City's right of way. Councilman Butterworth suggested that inasmuch as he was absent from the February 5 meeting and with Councilman Scott absent from this meeting the matter be carried over until the next regular meeting - that during the interim he would review the proceedings. It was agreed that the sidewalks proposed for Longden Avenue and those for the north side of Camino Real between Holly and El Monte be continued until March 5. This was on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Application for Council permit for dancing at the Westerner Restaurant, 181 Colorado Place. This had been continued pending the submission of some guidelines from staff. These, were incorporated in a report dated February 19. Council talked in terms of a temporary permit at this time as it would take some time for a Code Text amendment to become effective with additional time for the applicant to go through the conditional use process. The applicant indicated his willingness to comply with any and all conditions. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth that a temporary permit be issued for a period of six months. Councilman Helms seconded the motion which was carried unani- mously. Council received staff report outlining the landscaping plan for the parking lot at Fashion Park. The Planning Department felt that the plan as submitted provides for proper distribution of the landscaping and enhances the appearance of the project. The landscaping for the areas adjacent to the buildings will be submitted with the plans of the respective buildings. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the plans be APPROVED. 2-19-74 - 5 - RELIEF TRUNK SEWER LINE ~ ~.-' LOWER AZUSA ROAD PROJECT p; f. ~ L RESOLUTION NO. 4409 ADOPTED p:Rc~,L RESOLUTION NO. 4410 ADOPTED iJ"~$,.L . -, <-. ,J:, ~ LAS TUNAS IMPROVEMENT HEARING SCHEDULED ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PARKS (f- II ,.,f, ;}-, J .~~ i 'l.' WORK ACCEPTED .. -- ~ '-' 20:8491 Council received information on the environmental impact assessment for relief trunk sewer line by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District - Second Avenue, Live Oak to Norman. Council received material relating to the improvement of Lower Azusa Road from the limits of Roseglen Street and Route 605 Freeway. Staff report dated February 14 and on file in the office of the City Clerk explains the establishment of the roadway as part of the System of Highways of the County and the amount of money necessary to satisfy the City's financial obligation pursuant to an agreement. The following resolutions were adopted therefor. 1 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4409 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF LOWER AZUSA,ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." 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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4410 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD." 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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott Pursuant to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Act pertaining to the improvement of Las Tunas Drive between Baldwin and Live Oak, Job No. 429, it was'MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that a public hearing on the Environmental Impact Report be scheduled for March 19. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the construction 1 of the Eisenhower Park Annex and the Golden West-Fairview Park Projects be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works the work performed by Tony C. Holquin Construction Company in the improvement of First Avenue Job No. 375 was accepted and final payment was authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott 2-19-74 - 6 - EXCESS CITY OWNED LAND LEASE HEARING .; SCHEDULED CITY TRANSPORTATION ISYSTEM 5:~ ts...u.A..- FINANCIAL(' REPORT AGENDA ORDER vi' DANCING DERBY ./ RESTAURANT ORDINANCE NO. 1504/ ADOPTED '( PERSONNEL BOARD ( IPPOINTMENT TILITY TAX V PARK LAND /' -::Y /J.. 0 2.13 20:8492 Council received the communication relating to the lease of city- owned property at 219 N. First Avenue. The Assistant City Manager advised in his report dated February 15 that the subject land is not needed at this particular time and recommended leasing it for a period of five years at an annual lease payment of $2,100. The matter requires a public hearing and it was MOVED by Councilman Hage.. seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the hearing be scheduled for March 19. The Administrative Assistant explained in detail a proposal for providing some type of municipal transportation system, He recommended the concept of the limited dial-a-ride bus system as outlined in his report dated February 15. Federal funds would be available for this program. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the staff recommendations of February 15 be approved conditioned on obtaining the Public Employee Program Funds. Staff to look into Dial-a-ride program with cab companies. Council received the financial statement for the month of January. Held over until March 5. Council received a request from the Derby Restaurant for a permit to allow dancing at 233 E. Huntington. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that staff obtain specifics from the applicants so a public hearing may be scheduled. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1504, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE R-3 MULTIPLE- FAMILY ZONE REGULATIONS AND AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN RELATED DEFINITIONS." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms . and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1504 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, Robert G. Margett was appointed to the Personnel Board. , This will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Charles E. Gilb. The term will expire June 30, 1974. Councilman Helms referred to his communication directed to the Council wherein he asked that some consideration be given the possibility of granting the senior citizens some relief on the utility tax. Staff will check with any other jurisdiction which has put this into effect. Councilman Helms also referred to his communication concerning the 2-19-74 - 7 - ADJOURNMENT 20:8493 availability of a parcel of land on the west corner of Sixth and Longden Avenues. It was his thought that it is a natural for park development. However, it would be wise to first ascertain the thinking of the neighbors and to have an appraisal of the property. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that $300 be appropriated from General Contingency Account to cover the cos't of, said appraisal. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilmen Scott At 10:50 p.m. the meeting ADJOURNED to March 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. I (!r/P~~ Mayor ATTEST: r!t~(p ~c~ City Clerk I 2-19-74 - 8 -