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Home My WebLink AboutJUNE 3,1975_2 21': 8800 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 1975 I The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, June 3, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. INVOCATION Rev. Jerry G. Elliott, Village Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Clerk Christine Van Maanen ROLL CALL, PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None MINUTE APPROVAL On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20 and the adjourned regular meetings of May 21,and 27, 1975 were APPROVED. YOUTH COMMISSION Mayor Gilb announced the retirement from the Youth Commission of Gina Scurto and Bill Kramb. Miss Scurto was unable to attend this meeting, however, Mr. Kramb was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding leadership, efforts and accomplishments during his tenure on this Commission. Councilman Saelid introduced each of the following new members of the Commission and, for the benefit of the audience, explained the functions of the Commission: Arcadia High School ASB Vice President Brad Livingston, 1241 Louise Avenue June 1975 - June 1976 Arcadia High School Senior Class Steve Bishop, 264 Arbolada Drive June 1975 - June 1976 Linda Hoffman, 2408 Louise Avenue June 1975 - June 76 Arcadia High School Junior Class Eric Fry, 234 W. Orange Grove June 1975 - June 1976 Lisa Haderlein, 1009 Paloma Drive June 1975 - June 1976 I Maranatha High School Kathie Scoon, 1624 Perkins Drive June 1975 - June 1976 Dana Junior High School Dean Shipman, 14 Christina Street June 1975 - September 1976 First Avenue Junior High School Rod Knoll, 339 W. Las Flores June 1975 - September 1976 Foothills Junior High School Lisa Papay, 1415 Caballero Road June 1975 - September ,1976 Councilman Saelid then MOVED to officially appoint the new members. Motion seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. 6-3-75 - 1 - HEARING (Noise Element- General Plan) (Revised addendum r,eferred to Planning Commission) :3- J I 'gO 21 : 880 1 Pursuant to Council concerns expressed at the May 20 regular meeting relative to the Noise Element and its Environmental Impact Report a revised Addendum was submitted at this time. Following Council discussion the following changes were AUTHORIZED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call, vote as follows: Revised Addendum, first page, next to the last paragraph to read: "Private aircraft flying over the City also constitute additional noise sources." Revised Addendum, first page, last paragraph to read: "There are no I regular air traffic lanes over the residential areas of Arcadia. However, periodic helicopter flights (police and private) and airplanes in the El Monte Airport approach pattern do constitute a disturbance to Arcadia residents. Federal regulations may preempt local regulations relative to aircraft noise levels, but do not relieve airport owners and lessees and FAA controllers from enforcing noise abatement procedures. Such Agency should be encouraged to devise and enforce an ongoing program of aircraft noise abatement and consideration of a left-turn approach pattern." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern about the added noise in the City from the sale of fireworks an extra day and also the possibility of injury to children due to the added time. She was referring specifically to Ordinance No. 1533 which Council adopted permitting the American Legion Post 247 to sell fireworks an extra day. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was closed on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Councilman Scott then MOVED to refer the Revised Addendum with the above changes back to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. REARING Time scheduled for public hearing proceedings on the proposed budget for 1975-76 the fiscal year 1975-76. Pursuant to requirements the Affidavit of BUDGET Publication, giving notice of this hearing, is on file in the office of ~,the City Clerk. The proposed budget has been available for public .:1- i;L ,Ufi.';- inspect ion in that office. Mayor Gilb announc ed that following those ,] : ~~(j desiring to be heard at this time the Hearing will be continued to June f : CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Board & Care Facility) RATIFIED 17. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, suggested that a copy of the Budget be available at the City Library with publicity to that effect. She objected to the following I items as reflected in the Budget. 1) Financial assistance to HOY and gave reasons therefor, 2) Funds reflected for Dial-a-Ride Program.. that Gas Tax Funds could cover such a program, 3) Amount budgeted for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency activities, 4) Felt the increase reflected from projected sales tax revenue for the ensuing year should be more when one considers the new businesses and those in Fashion Park. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the budget matter be continued to June 17. (Hearing remains open.) Planning Commission Resolution No. 892 grants a conditionla use permit to Orlando Clarizio for a Board and Care Facility at 716-734 W. Camino Real subject to conditions set forth therein. The Planning Director advised that the proposed use is a proper one; the site is adequate to 6-3-75 - 2 - I HEARING SCHEDULED (Text Amendment) 21 :8802 accommodate the use including 'all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required; the site abuts streets and highways' arid'is adequate in width am pavement type to carry the traffic which would be generated by said use, and the use will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the action of the Planning Commission be and it is hereby RATIFIED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Gilb None ~ Councilman Helms, due to business affiliation A public hearing was scheduled for June 17 recommendation concerning a text amendment M-l Planned Industrial District Zone. on Planning Commission relating to lot area in the COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO AN ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT MEETING COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ...:z, ,J' - EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Water Dept.) I TRAFFIC CONTROL GENOA & FIRST (Referred to staff) v ANNUAL STREET MAINTENANCE (Slurry seal) Advertise for Bids / Howard R. Piland, 2318 S. Mayflower (County territory) urged Council' to approve an annexation request signed by one hundred percent of the property owners 'in the Camino, Real-Mayflower area. (This item considered later in this meeting.) Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, felt it unfair to citizens to have the Audience Participation portion of the meeting placed after Council consideration of matters relative to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Council received the result of the one bid received and recommendation for the purchase of a crane-excavato'r. It was noted.'that eight proposals were mailed suppliers and only one bid was submitted. , Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that a Bucyrus-Eric Model H-3 Hydrocrane Clamshell Bucket be purchased from Crook Company in the amount of $60,281.36. Funds in the Water Department Budget~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Nor-e This item was continued to this date to permit staff to submit ~ additional recommendations concerning emergency traffic control at First Avenue and Genoa. Councilman Helms stated in part that after thoroughly studying the reports from the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief and the input from a citizen at the last regular meeting, it seems logical that Council refer this back to staff for some type of a consensus report which would provide some safety to the motoring public... satisfy the requirements of the law... the Engineer's concerns...the concerns of the Fire Chief and those of Council. A concurrence type of report. Councilman Helms so MOVED. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. Council received the recommendation concerning the slurry sealing of various City streets as part of the Annual Street Maintenance Program.' This program is financed from State Gas Tax funds. Council received the list of streets which will be slurry sealed. It was MOVED by 6-3-75 - 3 - STREET LIGHTING STUDY , P; /fl t{ti, y TRAFFIC STUDY (Harvard, etc.- July 1) V SIDEWALK CORRECTION APPROVED 21 : 8803 Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unani- mously that the plans and specifications for this program be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. Bids will be opened on June 26 with recommendation to Council on July I, Pursuant to Council request staff submitted a revised Street Lighting Study including power, maintenance and fuel adjustment costs based on the most recent Southern California Edison Company bill; also a table indicating various average "valued" lots and containing street lighting costs per lot if the present consolidated lighting district were abolished. During this consideration Councilman Scott asked that before the next Capital Improvement Program is reviewed this question be given some serious thought in order for Council to ascertain whether or not to consider it in the CIP. Both sides of the picture will be presented by staff. I Council received a comprehensive report on traffic programs in the Colorado Oaks area. Staff had conducted a survey of traffic accident reports on file and week long traffic counts at each of the six exterior intersections on the periphery of this R-O zoned residential area. It was the contention of staff that there is no strong justifi- cation for drastIc corrective action directed toward the permanent changing of traffic patterns in the subject area. This matter will be placed on the July 1 agenda and prior to that time staff will meet with the Rancho Santa Anita Residents'Association and report to Council on said date. The Director of Public Works advised that he has been successful in obtaining right-of-way at no cost from the property owner on the northwest corner of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. This is the only parcel on Duarte Road whIch has not been widened to full street wIdth and also one of the few on that street without sidewalks. The ~:.L"",-: ciJ..c__correction of this deficiency will involve relocation of a street light and traffic signal standard, construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk with wheel chair ramp. The estimated cost of this work was submitted. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work proceed and that $4000, be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Project Fund for the subj~ct work. f: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATIONS ,/ (Left turns) V ANNEXATION (Mayflower- Camino Real) + 13 S" AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None During the above deliberations discussion was held on the length of I time allotted for left hand turns at varIous intersections on Santa Anita Avenue - primarily at Huntington Drive and at Duarte Road. Staff will submit report. (Listen to tape for precise wOrdinge~~~ It was noted that since May 1, 1975 requests have been received from residents in the County territory in the Mayflower-Camino Real area. At this time all property owners have signed in favor of being annexed.. A situation would be rectified where three single family lots are divided between the County and the City (1250, 1304 and 1310 Mayflower). It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff prepare an annexation applIcation for filing with the Local Agency Formation Commission and 6-3-75 - 4 - TRANSMISSION MAIN INSPECTION (Second Avenue June 17) I d-/3-,nB OUTSIDE DISPLAY (Retail) v I ORDINANCE NO. 1534 ADOPTED V' 21 : 8804 initiate a General Plan and pre-zoning designation for the area. Prior to filing with LAFCO staff will request authorization from Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None Council received the proposal from Kenneth I., Mullen, Consulting Engineer, that Council approve the retention by him of a full time inspector for the construction of the Second Avenue 30-inch Transmission Main from Bonita to Longden Avenues. Mr. Mullen indicated that the fee for inspection services would be $16 per hour. The project would take approximately six months for completion. Extensive discussion held on the possibility of the City employing a qualified engineer for this work - with the approval of the Consultant. The possibility of obtaining such a person for less money was also pursued, however, it was submitted by some Council members that this is unlikely The City Attorney advised on legal aspects. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber ahd carried on roll call vote as follows that the matter be CONTINUED to the next regular meeting (June 17) and during the interim the City Manager endeavor to locate a qualified engineer for inspection purposes who would be a full time city employee at least until the completion of this project. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid Counc ilman Gil b Councilman Helms, due to business affiliation None If staff encounters problems with the above Council will be so advised at the next meeting. Councilwoman Lauber suggested that in the future when staff submits' proposed contracts that all costs be reflected therein --- the overall package... the entire cost of a proposed project. Council received a request from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Groen, 140,E. Foothill Boulevard, that the ordinance prohibiting outside displays of flowers (on a cart) be reviewed toward the end that such practice be permitted. During this deliberation both Mr. and Mrs. Groen addressed Council submitting in part that it is a trademark of their business,' is attractive and does not detract from the area, Roy' Sertic, owner of a flower shop at 229 S. First Avenue, concurred with the request and asked Council for favorable action. Kermit Hartzler, owner of a business at 15 E. Huntington Drive, also spoke briefly to the enhanced appearance when potted plants or flowers are used in front of a store. The legal aspects were explored and the matter was taken under advisement pending input from staff for Council consideration as soon as possible. Business people involved will be notified when the,matter will again be before Council. The City Attorney presented for the' second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1534 entitled: "AN ,ORDINANCE OF ' THE CITY COUNCIL OF,THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 2842.1, 2843 AND 2844.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RAISING THE MINIMUM AMOUNT REQUIRING BIDDING PROCEDURES TO $6,000." 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 Lauber" Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None 6- 3-7 5 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1535 ADOPTED / RESOLUTION NO. 4499 ADOPTED I PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED 21 : 8805 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the tit le of Ordinance No. 1535 entit led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9275.4.7(2) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERMITTING COMMERCIAL TOWING SERVICE IN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS." It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the c9ntent and read the title I of Resolution No. 4499, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT THERE IS NEED FOR A PARKING AUTHORITY TO FUNCTION IN SAID CITY, AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE THE PARKING AUTHORITY." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None In order to consider the following item the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None The City Attorney stated that the Paramedic Training Agreement with Pasadena City College required certain automobile liability insurance coverage be furnished by the employers of the Paramedic trainees and that since the trainees would not operate any vehicle nor would any of the employer's vehicles be used in the training program, such coverage ~ , I' was unnecessary and could work a hardship upon some employers. He IVj,.t'4,'.-Il.(<J,t.(,. requested Council to approve an amendment deleting the required automobile insurance and authorizing the execution of such amended agreement. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the amended agreement. PARAMEDIC TRAINING AGREEMENT (Amended) 5: .1".I"'~ "1'\ . . il -. 1I BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Hams, Gilb None None I It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that Mrs. Mitzie Moore (California Arboretum Foundation) and John Provine (Los Angeles State and County Arboretum) be appointed to the Bicentennial Commission. Q 6-3-75 - 6 - SAELID EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT I I 21:8806 Discussed problems relating to the preparation of the minutes of the Youth Commission meetings. It was the consensus that the new Board may have ~deas along this line. At 9:35 p.m, the meeting adjourned to an executive session. At 10:05 p,m. the meeting reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to June 5, 1975 at 5 p.m. in the Confere~ce Room. May AITEST: ~~~~ City Clerk ~A.... / --- 6-3-75 - 7 -