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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 1,1975_2 21:8749 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED .AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I rnvOC^,'" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL M1NUTE APPROVAL HEARING Patio, Garage & Backyard Sales CONTINUED I I ,~ ~RACT NO. 25183 Tentative APPROVED M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1975 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. John.S. Meyer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church Mayor A1ton.E. Scott PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott Counc ilman Gil b On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried unanimously Councilman Gi1b was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 18 and the regular meeting of March 18 were APPROVED. The City Attorney explained the purpose and contents of a proposed ordinance for the regulating and licensing of patio, garage and backyard sales. The primary purpose of the proposed nominal charge of $1 is to maintain a record of the number of sales at each location and to be certain the applicant receives a copy of the regulations. The Arcadia Beautiful Commission has reviewed and approved the proposed ordinance. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and William Wyman,. Chairman of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, referred to corner properties and the definition of a front yard. Mrs. Louise Werner, 878 MonteVerde Drive, objected to the proposed limitation of two backyard sales per year and suggested it be changed to a permitted three sales per year. A communication from Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, was made a part of the record. It was in opposition to the proposed ordinance. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by . Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously. Discussion ensued on the definition of a. front yard and the designation as given in the Municipal Code, Section 9220.68. Corner lots were also explored. Concern was expressed as to the effect of the regulations on philanthropic organizations and churches. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously that the City Attorney more clearly define front, side and back yards and return same to. Council at its next meeting. Staff is to submit a report on Churches in residential areas which do not have conditional use permits. The Planning Commission approved the tentative map of Tract No. 25183 which would create an 18 lot subdivision at 1110 and 1130 W. Foothill Boulevard. Conditions of approval were considered. Concern was expressed on a condition providing for a dense hedge or a 6 foot concrete block wall adjacent to the 210 Freeway route which would serve as a 4- 1- 75 - 1 - PARK (PROPOSED) d- I~fo 2--- SALE .OF CITY. PROPERTY TO ARA 3-/~q 7 21:8750 noise and screen barrier. It was felt that the 6 foot wall would serve as an effective barrier and to give the alternative of a hedge would be giving a disservice to the potential owners in future years. Gordon Maddock, the subdivider, noted reasons for the possible use of a hedge as he felt a wall would be ineffective for a noise barrier, however, he would be willing to construct the wall if Council so deems. He would like to submit what he has in mind to protect the homes. Hazards of offramps were. also explored. Council agreed that the proposed subdivision would be a most welcome improvement in the area and it was MOVED by. Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the tract would not have an adverse impact on the environment; that it be approved subject to all conditions set forth in the report dated April 1 with the further proviso that the grading requirements and the plans for a wall or hedge be submitted to the city staff for approval. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Laube r, Saelid, Scott None Councilman Gilb Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the location of a park at Second and Ca1ifornia....that in lieu of purchasing new property in the East Central area that the lawn area of the City Library be converted to a park to serve this particular area. Also that in the opinion of the. Commission a park is needed in the southwest and southeast sections of the city. Consideration was also given a communication from William F. Gorman suggesting the corner of First and Lucille for this purpose. Following some discussion on both considerations it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be DISAPPROVED. Council concurred in the need for parks in the east central and southern sections of the city. Staff will continue to seek out appropriate locations. Council continued its consideration of granting an option to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for sale of city-owned property at the southwest corner of First and Wheeler. . The City Attorney reviewed a Proposed Option Agreement to Purchase Real Property between the City and the Agency for $150,000 on terms and conditions, one of which would be that the option be for a term of 180 days which could be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman. Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the subject option in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Gilb I Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. in order to convene as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. . Council reconvened at 9 p.m. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John McCarthy, President of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association, spoke to the subject of signs a9d the regulation for removal to become effective April 4 but which has been extended to May 3. Suggestions and diagrams of possible methods of uniformity were 4- 1- 7 5 - 2 - I ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (DELAYED) UNTIL APRIL 15 Tennis Court v' I AWARD OF CONTRACT (Transmission Main) :3-'3SS 21:8751 submitted which Mr. McCarthy felt would be acceptable to the businessmen in the subject area. Some discussion on the possibility that should the idea be acceptable it might become city-wide. It was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously that the type of advertising proposed be referred to staff and thence to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, spoke to various items: 1) objected to the adoption of ARA Res. No. 15, 2)Counci1 packet in the City Library, 3) Federal funds, 4) contents of Res. 4486 relating to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the use of the term 'horse racing', 5) the procedure contemplated for regulating patio, garage and backyard sales. Forrest R. Besocke, 416 Old Ranch Road, submitted in part that the ordinance regulating patio, garage and backyard sales ~ in his opinion not necessary and would be difficult to enforce. The following persons spoke concerning the recent procedure used by the City in calling for bids for the construction of water mains: John Porterfield, Amron Pipe Products Dick Duve11, Hood Corporation Clarence Kiese1horst, U. S. Pipe and Foundry Ed Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, spoke to a Federal Community Development Fund and read from a report on the HUD program setting forth the primary objective. He felt the City should not become involved with the program. Sidney Wing, 929 Panorama Drive, spoke to the proposed construction of an additional tennis court at Hugo Reid. He felt it would not leave sufficient room for the Little League Baseball teams which are already pressed for space at the subject site. The City Manager advised on the plans and specifications for the construction of an additional tennis court at Hugo Reid, submitting that both the heads of the soccer and little league baseball organi- zations felt the tennis court would not infringe on their needs. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Mayor Scott that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. Discussion ensued wherein it was brought out that the Little League organization will meet tomorrow (Wednesday April 2) and that it would be possible for the Recreation Director to meet with the group and explain the proposal. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id to TABLE THE MOTION until April 15. Motion seconded by Mayor Scott and carried on the following roll call vote. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Sae1id, Scott Councilman Helms Councilman Gi1b Council received and reviewed thebids received and staff recommendation concerning the award of contract for the construction of a 30-inch transmission main in Second Avenue between Bonita and Longden Avenue and a 24-inch transmission main in Longden Avenue between Second and Ashmont Avenues (partially within the City). The City Manager noted that at the time of advertising for bids it was thought the bidders would bid both jobs at a cost in keeping with available funds, however, with the bid prices submitted and the priority of other needs of the Water Department it is now necessary to recommend that the major project (the 30-inch transmission main) be the only project undertaken at the present time and that same be awarded to the low bidder. 4- 1- 7 5 - 3 - MOTION BENCHES H U D REPORT RECEIVED ORDINANCE NO. 1528 Apri 1 15 ORDINANCE NO. 1530 ADOPTED f / :;.~7 ORDINANCE NO. 1531 INTRODUCED 21:8752 Some concern was expressed about this position and the Water Manager explained in detail the specifics of the project and why it is now necessary to consider only the 30-inch main. Following further consideration it was MOVED by Mayor Scott that one award be made to Ace Pipeline for the 30-inch ductile iron pipe for Second Avenue and another award be made to Barron & Eckhart for the 24-inch steel pipe] Motion died for lack of a second. More discussion held on the available funds. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for the 30-inch transmissionmain in Second Avenue between Bonita and Longden be awarded to the low bidder, Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc., in the amount of $707,440; 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. Funds for this are available in the Water Budget. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Councilman Helms, due to his business affiliation Councilman Gilb I Council expressed concern that bids were solicited by staff on a project for which funds were not available to cover the completion of the entire job.. It was hoped that staff will make every effort to avoid a similar situation in the future. The agenda item concerning the street bench repJacement program was continued to April 15. Council received staff report dated March 28 concerning a proposed Cooperative Agreement with the County concerning the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The need for additional information was expressed and the report was received without action. Carried over until the bench program is reviewed -- April 15. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1530, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DEFINING REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER AND ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS THEREFOR." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Scott Councilman Sae1id Councilman Gi1b The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I and read the title of Ordinance No. 1531, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING STALL SIZE, MARKING AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-C) ZONE." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1531 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott None Councilman Gi 1b 4-1-75 - 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 4486 ADOPTED -a-O/l '80 I RESOLUTION NO. 4487 ADOPTED --1 ':-"') d""'.'( oj PECK ROAD SPREADING BASIN (April 1.5) v' GASOLINE SUPPLY TO SIERRA MADRE I / 1c-~IM DENIED (Rodebaugh) 21:8753 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution lolo. 4486 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4250 RELATING TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE GENERAL PLAN MAP." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4487 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4250 RELATING TO THE GENERAL PLAN CLASSIFICATION FOR PROPERTY ON. SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND TINDALO ROAD SOUTH OF FLORAL AVENUE AND NORTH OF THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY. II It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott None Councilman Gi1b The City Attorney explained the action taken thus far in the transfer of title of the Peck Road Spreading Basin to the County Flood Control District and the request of a representative of the Boys' Christian League for assistance in its desire to acquire a portion of said property adjacent to its present school and recreational area, A communication to the District had been prepared relative to this and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to sign the 3ubject communication to be sent to the District; that a copy of this letter be given to the representative of the Boys' Christian League (Fred Kennedy) which he may present to the County Supervisor and that the signing of the Grant Deed be delayed for two weeks. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members He Ims, Lauber, Sae lid, Scott None Counci 1man Gilb The City Attorney presented the proposed agreement between the City and Sierra Madre for the sale of gasoline for its police vehicles. It was suggested that the execution of the agreement be delayed pending the solution to some difficulties propounded by the City Manager, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried .unanimous1y that the proposal be APPROVED in PRINCIPLE and that the signing of the final agreement be delayed until the areas referred to by the City Manager are resolved. On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Mayor Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim filed by Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rodebaugh relating to an automobile collision be DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Councilman Helms, due to his legal affiliation with the claimants. Councilman Gilb ABSENT: 4- 1- 7 5 - 5 - PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED l1~TER CITY APPROPRIATION ~~'CENTENNIAL COMMISSION APPRECIATION LETTERS SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES SAELID SCOTT HELMS PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED SCRAP BOOK FOR FUTURE MAYORS 21:8754 In order to consider the following matters the prov,s,ons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that $500 be APPROPRIATED from the Council Contingency Fund and transferred to the Sister City Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott None Councilman Gilb It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the following;.appointments be made to the Bicentennial Commission: I American Legion Post #247 (Commander Lyle Sparks) St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church (John Tarazi) West Arcadia Business and Professional Association (Evelyn Jones, alternate) It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried that letters of appreciation for assistance in the recent Council Event for the various Boards and/or Commission members be directed to the City Attorney and the Recreation Director. Same to become part of each. Personnel file. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously staff will obtain a copy of a recent ordinance. adopted by the City of Los Angeles concerning smoking in public places. Commented on postcards which are being submitted with a message which he felt is contrary to the desires of Council in connection with the Hugo Reid Street closing matter. Suggested that staff obtain approximate costs on having the Wilsey, Ham and Blair report updated - also alternate approaches (ARA project areas and other). Asked that Council be brought up to date on litigation in which the City may be involved .at the present time. In order to bring up the following matter the provisions of the Pro- cedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Sae1id, Scott Councilman Helms Counc ilman Gil b It was MOVED by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff maintain a scrap book of press clippings for presentation to future Mayors at the end of his term as the presiding officer. " 4-1-75 - 6 - ADJOURNMENT: I I 21:8755 Councilman Helms indicated his thinking an this matter prior to retiring from the Chamber at 10:35 p.m. ... He felt it should not be hastily adopted .... more thought should be given to the amount of staff's time it would take, the cost, etc. Roll call on the Motion: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Sae1id, Scott None Councilmen Gi1b, Helms The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to April 4 at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber. This will be an informal discussion meeting with Congressman Rousse1ot after which Council will enter an executive session. ~~-;O Mayor ------ ATTEST: ~fi< ~/11 ~ fl--fl~ City Clerk 4-1-75 - 7-