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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 19,1974 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL 20:8503 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. James W. Hage 19anz, Arcad ia Pre's.byt-erian ,:Chur:ch Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1974 were APPROVED. This hearing scheduled and publicly noticed pursuant to Section 1205 of the City Charter. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Mrs. Sherry Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, spoke on behalf of Reuben M. Ruiz, re- ferring to the $510,000 earmarked~for community redevelopment land assembly; that she understood CRA would finance itself. She asked for further study and perhaps deletion of this item. She noted in part that the previous budget for CIP had a total of $305,000 allocated from --1L-~ ('~)b CIP for the community redevelopment budget, and that the new budget ~ . ~'-o--- reflects an increase of $195,000 over the next five years. PM-'~ Mrs. Passmore also referred to the widening of Foothill Boulevard and . I was advised that it includes a median strip, and to concrete gutters which is reflected in the Capital Project budget. She felt the gutters should be paid out of Gas Tax Funds. Staff indicated this could be done and if the Gas Tax monies ran out it could be funded out of CIP funds. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. HEARING - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 5 year PROGRAM I Councilman Butterworth thanked Mrs. Passmore for appearing and giving Council the benefit of her thinking; that this is the first time he could recall when a citizen appeared at a hearing on the Capital Improvement program. He further submitted that he is against the use of any public funds for redevelopment. Council indicated its willingness to change the funding for the concrete gutter construction. Mayor Arth commented that he did not think Council should be appropriating money each year for CRA land assembly, that the City should not be in the land business. Councilman Scott referred to the way in which the Towne Centre came into being - through the City acquiring the property which remained off the tax rolls for a few years, and finally oeing 'ful'ly 'dei/eloped'. "Councilman 'Butterworth ',could 'not':see' ilny relationship 'between the' assembly of land which 'Council ,had, done '.on specific occasions which,:have proven beneficial' and CRA -thatthey'are two entirely different courses. He then MOVED that the Capital Improvement Program for 1974-79 be AMENDED to fund concrete gutters out of Gas Tax Funds; that the amendments made by a majority of Council at a meeting held March 18 (reflected in the City Manager's memorandum of same date) be .APPROVED'and that these be 3-19-74 - 1 - AUDITORIUM COMMUNICATION HEARING (city-owned land leased) P:(jWr HEARING EIR LAS TUNAS DRIVE :J I~;-;'fu TRACT NO. 32420 Tentative Map Approved p;A '- "\ 20:8504 incorporated as part of the CIP program and as thus amended. be APPROVED. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None For the record the communication from Irvin 1.. Livingston, Jr. urging Council to take steps toward providing funds from Capital Improvement Pro- -gram for acquisition of designated land as a possible auditorium site was acknowledged. The letter is dated March 17 and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Council agreed on the need for an auditorium I and that this is a matter for the new Council to deal with and chart ahead. The need for additional parking to accommodate patrons of the restaurant at 218-230 N. First Avenue (Acapulco) had previously been established. Staff now recommended leasing city-owned land at 219 N. First Avenue for this purpose. 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 Scott and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by' Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that said land be leased to said restaurant for an annual fee of $2100 - commencement date to be set following receipt of approval by the State Controller. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Mayor Arth declared the hearing open on the environmental impact report for the improvement of Las Tunas Drive from Baldwin to Live Oak. The owner of a market at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive described the inconvenience to customers to his market and to the other businesses by the proposed construction of a median strip without openings for left turns for traffic going west. It was noted that the street is quite long as it goes from Santa Anita to El Monte. Discussion held and comments were made by Council for the improvement of the situation. However this hearing is on the EIR only, not design, and all remarks will be taken into consideration by staff. Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, suggested that the local press consider setting aside a prominent place on a particular page with which citizens could become accustomed to looking to see what is going on in the City... what Council is aiming to do. .that this would be a public service. Council agreed that this is a valuable idea. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern and under- I standing for the position faced by owners of businesses on Las Tunas and asked Council to do what it can to alleviate the problem which is faced by the small businessman especially in the competitive field of food. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott ana carried unanimously that the subject EIR be APPROVED and that staff consider all comments made by citizens and Council with respect to openings in the median strip. Councilman Helms submitted that ~hen staff has progressed to the point where discussions with busiriessmen would be advisable that they do so in an endeavor to work out any disagreements before a matter gets to the point of fidal consideration. Council received report from the Planning Commission recommending approval of this tentative map to create a 7. unit condominium at 841 W. Duarte Road subject to conditions with one change thereof. Councilman t' 3-19-74 - 2 - I RECREATION COMMISSION Braille Trail Plaque /'J.7J RECREATION COMMISSION Swimming Poo 1 Light s .d- Pi 8 ~"\ j-;' '. ",-' C,; ',','.._' 20:8505 Helms expressed concern with the design and inasmuch as there is considerable land in the City zoned for this type of development he hoped some way could be devised to encourage architectural im- provement. Council concurred. Councilman Hage MOVED to approve the tentative map of Tract ~o. 32420 subject to conditions specified in staff report dated March 12 with a change in condition 4c to read: "Fire Protection to be complied with to the satisfaction of the Fire Department." Motion seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Scott Councilmen Helms, Arth None On recommendation of the Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that $150 be appropriated from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund to help fund a bronze plaque at the Braille Nature Trail in Wilderness Park. It was noted in the communication dated March 14 that the Lions Club had contributed $500 toward the project and the Arcadia Junior Woman's Club had donated many hours of volunteer labor. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Commission recommended the appropriation of $13,500 from the Capital Improvement Budget to fund the installation of lights at the High School swimming pool. The report dated March 14 indicated that if lights are installed at city expense the school district would assume responsibility for maintenance and electrical costs, and the local Swim Club and the Boosters Club would make cash contributions toward the cost of installation. The City Manager asked that the figure not be taken as exact; that staff could determine a more definitive figure. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that staff be instructed to prepare plans suf- ficient to determine cost for the installation; that staff also ascertain the contributions which will be made toward the cost of the installation and the maintenance thereof by said organizations. This t'eport will be' ready 'for Couhcil ori April 2.' Council received a proposal from Eugene W. Fickes, architect, for the alteration and addition at the Library. Report dated March 19. Fees were set forth therein. Mrs. Donald Camphouse, Chairman of the Library Board prefaced her remarks by commending the Librarian and advising . that he had recently declined another pOSition at higher compensation. :3- J.../.-.7 2- She asked permission to have Mr. Fickes prepare preliminary sketches and after study would obtain some definite figures with a report back to Council. LIBRARY BOARD LOBBY REMODELING I Considerable discussion ensued concerning the fee asked by Mr. Fickes with the City Engineer imparting that he had attended the meeting with the Library Board and the architect. He responded to a question in part that a remodeling type of work usually carried a higher architectural fee than a complete project. He also noted that his staff is not experienced in this particular field and it would be wise to have an architect for this important phase of the program. During the deliber- ations Councilman Helms indicated he was not satisfied with the brevity of the subject proposal. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Library Board be authorized to enter into a contract with Mr. Fickes for the preliminary drawings with reference to the Library Lobby 3-19-74 - 3 - PARKS CONTRACT AWARDED 3- /?;/ {5 f-t-.1'.f.:..< ;, L L BUILDING CODES & REVISED V PERMIT FEES ORDINANCE NO. 1505 INTRODUCED 3- SIDEWALKS PHASE VIII JOB NO. 419 EIR 3-11;; I Li 20:8506 remodeling portion for $1300 --- total cost not to exceed $2600. (The children's room 'would be considered at a later date.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Council received report and recommendation on the following bids received for the construction of the parks to be constructed at Goldenwest and fair view and the Eisenhower Park, Job Nos. 415 and 416. G.T.S. McGoldrick Construction Granada Landscape Masonry Engineers Barron & Eckhart $136,700 145,450 161,954 164,000 170,169 I It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, G.T.S., in the amount of $136,700; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None During the deliberation on the above matter the Director of Public Works advised that there is a savings in bidding these two jobs together which would take approximately 90 days. Councilman Scott advised that dirt and debris is still being carried onto Virginia and Santa Anita. Mayor Arth observed that perhaps the new Council could consider naming the new parks after the Sister Cities. New Editions of the model codes were recommended for adoption along with new fee schedules. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 1505, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE. " It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1505 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None I Council received the final environmental impact report which had been revised to conform to authorized changes and a list of affected streets for both the City funded and assessment portion of this project. (See report dated March 14). It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the final E.I.R. be certified as to its completion in compliance with the City's resolution and that Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the E.I.R. That the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids; that the City proceed to negotiate with the owners of the necessary right of way and if acquired in sufficient time the sidewalk will be constructed as part of Phase VIII. If not acquired in time the sidewalk will be scheduled for a future sidewalk program. 3-19-74 - 4 - BALDWIN AVENUE LANDSCAPING JOB NO. 422 20:8507 Staff reported that Baldwin Avenue northerly from Huntington Drive was widened and improved during the summer of 1973. The project included, the construction of a 14 foot wide center median for traffic channel- ization and future landscaping. Plans and specifications for the landscaping were submitted to Council. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that said :3r/t7~~-~Plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be author i- . zed to advertise for bids. Financing consists of funds to be provided by Santa Anita Associates for that portion of the work adjacent to Fashion Park and City funds for the northerly portion of Fashion Park. I LEAVE/ ABSENCE (DEFER) APPROVED J..R- It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the request of Richard Defer, fireman, for a six months leave of absence beginning March 9, 1974 be APPROVED. The request was submitted by Mrs. Defer, the legality of which was sustained by the City Attorney. Councilman Helms abstained from voting due to his business association with Mr. Defer. MINIMUM WAGE Council received a report from staff concerning m,n'mum wage standards STANDARDS set by the State Industrial Welfare Commission to be effective March 4, DEFERRED 1974. It was the consensus that this should be reviewed and determined l1 I~ . by the new Council when salaries are being discussed. It was so MOVED ~,J~Y Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unani- mously. UTILITY TAX Pursuant to its request Council received a report on the possible REGULATIONS amendment of the Utility Users' Tax (Dated March 15 and on file in the ': /J_ ~ ...0 office of the City Clerk.) It was the consensus of Counci 1 that the ~j ~possibility does have merit and asked staff to proceed to garner data Jj.f.'~~~ and that the experience of the present Council in this regard be made .~O available to the new Council. During this discussion Walt Landor, ~~ 1654 Rodeo Road, stated in part that he had understood that this tax r- was put on as a stop gap as it was anticipated at the time that funds might not be forthcoming to balance the budget. This did not materialize however and he felt it should be taken off. He would like to see the mathematics indicating it was necessary. The City Attorney will prepare a report for Council. TRANSMISSION MAINS - Ca 11 for bids v IPARKING LOT SALE APPROVED A'r fK V FINANCIAL REPORT- FEBRUARY WATER SUPPLY PERMIT On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of the Orange Grove Pumping Plant "G" and ''H'' Boosters, Orange Grove 16-inch Transmission Main from the Orange Grove Plant to the Baldwin Reservoir, and the La Porte Street 24-inch Transmission Main from the St. Joseph Plant to Santa Anita Avenue, in conformance with the drawings and specifications. Bids will be received April 8 with report to Council thereafter. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the request of the Huntington Desk Company for permission to hold a special parking lot sale at 55 E. Huntington Drive and to hang banners therefor was APPROVED. The sale is to be held on March 30 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. It was brought out during the discussion that a more orderly procedure is indicated for this type of request. Council received the financial report for February (dated March 14). Council received information that the City Water Department had received a "Revised Domestic Water Permit" for its water system from the State Health Department effective February 4, 1974. The last time such a Permit was received was on October 7, 1918 - two years after the City 3-19-74 - 5 - FUEL TANK PURCHASE Police Dept. ~. t.. .:- ::J . ~, ., , ~{" ,1-,1 .~ ,I:.. . A RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION REVIEW BOARD 20:8508 constructed its system. Out of 240 systems in two counties only 15 met the rigid State requirements. Council commended the Water Manager, John Grivich, and his staff. The City Manager explained that the present tank storing gasoline for use by the Police Department is a small size with a large portion of it unusable since by design it is below the inlet to the pump. This necessitates frequent deliveries to maintain an adequate supply. It is now desirable that the City increase the size of its supply. A recommendation was made for the purchase of a new tank and installation in the amount of $3500. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the purchase be approved at the stated price upon approval of the Building and Safety Department. Purchase to be made from the K. E. Curtis Construction Company. Funds in the General Contingency Account. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Councilman Helms submitted that he has heard there is a private dealer manufacturing and selling b'ackyard gasoline containers and asked that some study be made of this....that perhaps an ordinance should be prepared to take care of the residents in such an eventuality. William W. Wyman, Chairman of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, spoke at length concerning areas of concern to him in connection with certain provisions incorporated in Resolution No. 4020. It was the consensus of Council that this should be reviewed and dis- cussed with the City Attorney and the Planning Director; that this would spur concerned citizens toward at least reevaluating the aims and purposes of the homeowners associations so that it would appeai to ~ majority of the members not to a limited number. ORAL PARTICIPATION: V" v~. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, read a letter in full addressed to the School Board, Taxpayers and Citizens of Arcadia, It referred to a school matter and is on file in the office of the City Clerk. She also made suggestions as follows: that Council give some consideration to the use of solar energy when preparing building codes and also ascertain whether or not school buses could be used for transporting senior citizens when they are not in use. She also related her concern about field trips taken by the school children. Mayor Arth asked that the use of school buses by the elderly be in- vestigated..perhaps only on an interim basis. Mrs. Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa Street, read a letter in full from Mr. Ruiz I concerning City Ordinance No. 1402 which prohibits the distribution of unrequested throwaway material to addresses placed on a non-distribution list. She asked what the intention of Council was when it adopted this ordinance. She noted that theCity Attorney advises that the ordinance prohibits the distribution of political material. She submitted a petition from residents who indicated they did not want the throwaway advertising matter but had not intended it to prohibit political literature. The City Attorney responded that the manner in which the ordinance is written is clear and uncontrovertable and even if Council said ,it had a different intention it would not change the ordinance - it would have to be amended accordingly and this could not be ac- complished in time to assist the candidates for City Council in the forthcoming election. Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, suggested Council establish a five minute limit for those desiring to speak to Council on items other than those 3-19-74 - 6 - RESIDENTIAL I REFUSE PICKUP BILLBOARDS .; v PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED v' ATTORNEY EQUIPMENT BICYCLES ADJOURNMENT I 20:8509 scheduled on the agenda and placing this time slot before City Manager's items. In this way all those in the audience would have an opportunity to hear what was submitted. ..that many citizens 'had to leave before this item came -before Councll.. Mrs. Linda Houghton, 46 Fano Street, concurred with the suggestion that the Press prominently display civic information in its paper. She also suggested that three bids be obtained on any work to be contracted by the City. Mr. Poulsen, 420 W. Leroy Avenue, referred to the City's franchise for the right to pick up. and dispose of refuse...and asked that he be considered at the appropriate time. Mrs. Sherry Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, was advised that only the existing billboards within the City are allowed to continue - no new ones are permitted.. ..that once a billboard is removed a new one cannot take its place. In order to consider the following item it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows equipment for the City Attorney's office was approved for purchase in the amount of $1790, General Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Councilman Scott commented that the Police Department is doing a good job of warning bicycle riders; that he notices an improvement. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. (!,/fn4J ~ , Mayor ATTEST: ~~~i6~7r~~ City Clerk 3-19-74 - 7 -