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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 15,1975_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 21 :8836 1""'00"''''' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING (Recreation Element General Pl an) -- ,. f II~O..Y I p, ONDITr'ONAL SE PERMIT (Storage Yard) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1975 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 15, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City. Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Councilman Alton E. Scott PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb Councilwoman Lauber On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously Councilwoman Lauber was excused from this meeting. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 1975 were APPROVED. Councilman Scott abstained from voting as he was absent at that time. Planning Commission Resolution No. 897 recommending a Recreation Element for the General Plan. The Planning Director explained in detail the Element which is essentially a statement of public policy which should be used as a basis for public decision making regarding the allocation of community resources, the expenditure of public funds and the develop- ment of lands. It is intended to provide a balanced network of recre- ational facilities throughout the City for the benefit of all residents. An inventory of recreational facilities with size and location was included. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to speak the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Recreation Element to the General Plan be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Planning Commission Resolution No. 899 granting a conditional use permit to Hubert Manning and H. G. Ferguson to operate a 132 vehicle storage yard at 11743 Clark Street (Chicago Park area). The surrounding improvements were set forth in the staff report dated June 24. The proposed development would be compatible with the area and would be walled and landscaped. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be approved subject to conditions outlined in Resolution No. 899. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber 7-15-75 - 1 - AGENDA PREPARATION p: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Knights of Columbus) VOTING RECORD HEARING SCHEDULED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (EATONS PROPERTY) r /3g ~ 21:8837 Council agreed to Councilman Helms' suggestions regarding the compilation of material on agenda items to provide for orderly continuity. Planning Commission Resolution 900 granting a conditional use permit for a place of assembly for the Knights of Columbus for an associated resi- dential use in a C-2 zone at 401-403 S. First Avenue and 58 Diamond Street. It was noted in the resolution that the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the traffic generated by the proposed use. Conditions of approval were set forth in the resolution. All property owners within a 300' radius were notified in writing of the hearing before the Planning Commission and there were no objections lodged. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to all conditions set forth in the resolution. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, SeDet, GiIb None Councilwoman Lauber Councilman Helms expressed concern when Commissioners abstain from voting because they were absent from a meeting; that it would be a great help to Council to have the benefit of their thinking and felt there should be some way they could familiarize themselves so they could vote whether they were absent or not. The City Attorney advised on ways this could be done, in part, that they could vote if they so desired after listening to the tape recording and reviewed all pertinent material. Councilman Helms then MOVED that the City Attorney so inform the Commissioners of the procedure advising them that it would be a benefit to the Council to have their opinion. Motion seconded by Scott and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 901 recommending a text amendment relating to advertising sign boards and to permit such signs in Zone M-I or any less restrictive zone on a conditional use basis. Council scheduled a public hearing on this matter for AUGUST 5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 902 granted a conditional use permit to John Youngs on for a restaurant and coffee shop at 1150 W. Colorado Blvd. subject to conditions specified therein. The Planning Director displayed a rendering of the exterior of the proposed new building and explained the facility would be constructed within the C-l and D zoned property, parking would be provided for 213 cars and the design would be consistent with the D overlay regulations.. It will be single story in height and the Commission recommends that a detailed plan be sub- mitted and approved by the Commission pursuant to applicable architectural overlay for the property. There would be two restaurants - one a coffee shop and the other a dinner house. Plans indicated an area to be used possibly for dancing. Councilman Saelid submitted that a meeting was recently held with the I area property owners association about this project and those who reviewed the plans were favorably impressed and felt it would certainly improve the site and area. Discussion held on what is proposed for signs which will be part of the D overlay provision. John Youngson, the builder, in response to questions, stated in part that construction should start in about 60 days and would take approximately seven months to complete. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms., seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to all conditions specified in Resolution No. 902 and that any language modifications be approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber 7-15-75 - 2 - TRACT NO. 26248 (REFERRED BACK TO. PLANNING COMMISSION) / I BIKEWAYS Qb? f',l RESOLUTION NO. 4510 f', /ofo"'-' I RECESS RECONVENE 21:8838 Planning Commission recommendation for denial of the tencative map of Tract No. 26248 (420-430 W. Foothill Boulevard). The majority of the Commissioners concluded thac two lots (Nos. 6 and 7 which abut the freeway) were too narrow in lot depth; that Lot 10 was too small to accommodate an existing house, that Lots I and 2 with 67' rear lot lines were too narrow in width and that there were too many lots. It was also felt that the cul-de-sac design could be improved. The two Commissioners who voted against the denial did not feel the tract was inappropriate for the area, nor did they believe the deletion of one lot would sub- stantially improve the subdivision. The Planning Director advised that the proposed development would have a density of 4.4 dwelling units per acre which would be consistent with the General Plan designation in the subject area. All lots except 'one meet the necessary width, depth and area requirements for a cul-de-sac development. A negative declaration has been prepared and filed. The possibility of the developer submitting revised plans which would be acceptable was considered and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on the following roll call vote that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for a recommended modification by the subdivider. If there is no modification action taken by the developer to reinstitute the proceedings the Tract would then be denied within a period of 60 days. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Council received a report and proposed resolution concerning the designation of the City's portion of the San Gabriel Valley Bikeway Corridor. The corridor would connect the cities of Arcadia, Pasadena, Duarte, Sierra Madre, Monrovia and Azusa in a manner which would be safe, efficient and consistent with the goals as outlined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The corridor would maximize existing improvements such as underpasses, roads with minimum traffic and public lands and at the same time serving uses which generate traffic. Council reviewed an illustration of the proposed corridor but it does not designate specific locations. Each City would retain its own individual planning and hopefully plans which are finally adopted would be compatible from one city to another. Council concurred in Councilman Helms' suggestion that this be referred to the Bicentennial Commission for consideration as a Bicentennial project. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4510, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE BIKEWAY CORRIDOR STUDY AREAS ADOPTED BY THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BIKEWAY COMMITTEE AS ARCADIA'S PORTION OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AREA-WIDE GENERAL BIKEWAY PLAN" and that. same be referred to the Bicentennial Commission for study. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Council adjourned in order to consider an Arcadia Redevelopment Agency matter. The meeting reconvened on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. 7-15-75 - 3 - . . AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 21:8839 CONTRACT AWARD (Street Resurfacing Job No. 439) a~~~ I~ f\ Ed Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, referred to the proposed Participation Agreement with Trilco, Inc. which was approved in principle by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and expressed a desire to review its contents. He also expressed concern that Eugene Jacobs may again become affiliated with the City with relation to CRA and he wouW like to see accounting costs on CRA published periodically. Gerald M. Plessner, 59 W. La Sierra Drive, asked Council to assist on an individual basis, by urging the Board of Education to change the opening day of school in the Fall so it will not coincide with Yom Kipper, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish community. I The following persons spoke in detail about a recent youth party on Norman Avenue at which an unestimated number of persons attended and asked for some assistance in eliminating the noise, vandalism and traffic generated by these events; Philip Rockenback, 274 W. Norman Avenue; Charles Noell, 310 W. Norman Avenue; Waldo Rogers, 301 W. Norman Avenue; Mrs. Julia Hopf, 275 W. Foothill Boulevard spoke to the number of persons permitted at a party and hoped any regulation which might be imposed would not limit the number of guests to less than one hundred. The Chief of Police and City Attorney submitted methods of control. Staff will investigate and submit some remedial proposals. Mrs. Laura Erpenbeck, 139 Orange Grove Avenue, expressed a desire to review the proposal to remodel or rebuild the Council Chamber and would like to see it released to the public. She said the newspaper accounting was too sparse. She was not in favor of retaining an outside archi- tectural firm. Discussion ensued and the possibility of holding a public meeting was submitted by Councilman Saelid who also commented that the forthcoming City Newsletter will carry a full account of what Council has in mind. Councilman Scott advised that Mrs. Erpenbeck could obtain all the information she wanted by contacting City staff and Mayor Gilb submitted his views stating in part that the dire need for additional space for departmental use was paramount in Council's decision to undertake the proposed project - not for just a new Council Chamber. Councilman Helms also reminded Mrs, Erpenbeck that Council is not responsible for writing press articles. Mrs. Daniel Guerrero, lil4 De Anza Place, spoke to the proposed new restaurant facility (Eaton property) expressing concern that traffic could generate through the adjacent area and that increased noise could emanate therefrom inasmuch as dancing is anticipated. She had contacted residents on Altura and they were not aware of the forthcoming operation. Councilman Saelid stated in part that he had recently met with repre- sentatives of the area property owner's association and they were all in concert that it would be a fine addition to the City. He noted the I excellent reputation of the developers and felt any problems could be resolved. Council received the following results of bids received and recommendation of staff for the annual street maintenance program (resurfacing) contract award: E. C. Construction Crowell & Larson Spelley-Spydell,lnc. Griffith Company Sully-Miller Contracting $46,929.30 48,579.60 48,683.07 49,233.50 53,913.90 It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of E. C. Construction 7-15-75 - 4 - I f: 13)Q. CONTRACT AWARD (Street Maintenance Cold Planing Job No. 441) WESTERNER (Dancing Permit extended to Dec. 31) y " ('1' ... i P - ,yf\(llU I ,"; . ; ~ : ., ..'~: :. 21:8840 in the amount of $46,929.30 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities 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.- $52,000 was appropriated from State Gas Tax funds to cover contract costs, engineering, inspection and contingencies. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Hel~s, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Council received the report on the one bid received for the cold planing of various locations Job 441 and recommended the award of contract thereto. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the G. J. Payne Company in the amount of $16,291.80 which amount staff advised is consistent with other recent contract work; that any informalities or irregularities in the bid 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 - $17,300 was appropriated from State Gas Tax Funds to cover contract costs, engineering, inspection and conti~gencies. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Council took under consideration the extension of the dance permit for the Westerner Restaurant which is now expiring. The police report dated July 11 indicated that no serious problems have occurred since its last report however general nuisance problems do continue, i. eo, area residents located adjacent to the facility still have complaints concerning noise, conduct of patrons arriving and leaving the subject location along with complaints of a general nuisance nature. David Parry, 101 Santa Inez Drive, spoke at length to some of the problems... cars parking illegally, across driveways at times. He felt the existing signs are difficult to make out in the dark and suggested that the entire curb area of the 143 Santa Cruz residence be painted red. This is the residence of Brian Rowe. Councilman Saelid noted that he recently visited the area and felt that since dancing has been permitted traffic and parking problems have increased. The owner-operator, Marty Yurich, said he has been watching the situation very closely and felt painting Mr. Rowe's curb red would help that particula~ situation. He has increased parking in his lot by eleven spaces. He offered to pay some of the costs of signs. Discussion ensued on costs of erecting new signs and painting the curb at Mr. Rowe's address. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff confer with Mr. Rowe as to the curb painting and that reflectorized signs be ordered and that the offer of Mr. Yurich be accepted for the payment of one-half the costs of the signs. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber It was fu~ther MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the dance permit be extended until December 31 and that Council reserve the right to enforce a condition for the employment of an off-duty police officer if, in the opinion of the Council, the need arises during the permit period. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber -It was noted that all such permits expire December 31 and that the Westerner's permit would then be consistent with all others. 7-15-75 - 5 - EASEMENT RIDING & HIKING TRAIL VACATED y[/\ , 1\ ~rl( ,~ 21:8841 The request of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Lesiuk to vacate and initiate a quitclaim deed for an easement on property at 1415 Linda Way. The easement was at one time used for riding and hiking, however, it is no longer used for that purpose. It was noted in the communication that the area is unsafe for the neighborhood children and that it is proposed to fence off the area. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a quitclaim deed to the owner of record subject to paying a processing fee of $50. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Council received the annual estimate of costs of operating the conSOlidatl Lighting District pursuant to the provisions of Section 18164 of th~ Streets and Highways Code for the purpose of levying assessments against the various zones in the District. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows J~ that the report be approved and that the Finance Director develop a tax -1 . i. '( rate based on information contained in said report. CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT COSTS APPROVED 'P.- l ~ ~~1 RIGHT-OF-WAY STATUS ./ ARCADIA TELEPROMPTER RATE INCREASE ,/ L..~I y: <). 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, None Councilwoman Lauber Scott, Gilb Report of the status of the Arcadia Avenue right-of-way. indicated there w no great urgency in acquiring property widening at the present. Filed for tfie time being'. Staff for future Council received the report and recommendation of staff on the request of TelePrompTer for a rate increase. The Company asked for an increase to $7.50 per month and staff recommended $7.05. A complete analysis was submitted to Council. David Hamilton, District Manager for the company, submitted reasons for the request and believed the requested $7.50 rate would provide a return the company can live with at the present time.. it would provide a rate of return in excess of 8% which to him is highly conservative. He felt the efficiency of the company has been improved and the ~urrent rate does not provide adequate revenue. Material enclosed included the 1975 pro-forma which has been computed on the basis of the requested adjustment and that even with the requested change in rate, the rate of return Dased on the investment of over $400,000,would be less than six percent. Staff advised that in October of 1974 Council granted the company an 11% increase in the basic monthly service charge and that the average existing rate for 16 cities surveyed by staff is $6 and the average I rate requested by system operators in those cities is $7.26. The Finance Director has thoroughly reviewed the financial statements and found that the requested increase would provide a 14.1% return on the investment and that by increasing the rate to $7.05 would pro~de the company with an 8% return on it s investment and that the standard return for public utilities is between 7% and 9%. In light of all data researched staff could noc recommend more than a 6.8% increase to a basic monthly rate without a significant increase in the level of service provided, e.g., local origination programs, extended service area, etc. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the basic monthly service charge for a single television outlet for both residential and commercial occupants be increased to $7.05 and that the City Attorney prepare the 7-15-75 - 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 1532 (SEPTEMBER 2) I ORDINANCE NO. 1538 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 4509 ADOPTED I NON-CONFORMING USE REPORT APPOINTMENTS . -,' 21 :8842 appropriate ordinance for Council consideration at its next regular meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber This ordinance would provide for regulation and licensing of patio, garage and backyard sales. Extensive discussion was held on the pro- v"is ions of the ordinance including proper definitions of non-profit organizations, churches, etc. Council would like to know if the organizations conduct rummage sales and how the proposed regulations would affect them. The proposed fee of $5 was also explored. It was felt that the matter should be decided upon at a time when all Councilmen would be present and that during the interim the City Attorney could conduct further research. rt was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote that the matter be carried over until the regular meeting of SEPTEMBER 2 and that the City Attorney make such changes as he deems proper after contacting the churches and organizations in this regard. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber The City Attorney rresented for the first time, explained the content and read the t ite 1 of Ord inance No. 1538, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY BOUNDED BY HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND THE A.T.&S.F. RAILWAY FROM C-C D & H to C-2 & H." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on,roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4509, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTION 1773 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4472." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, 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: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber Council received the report prepared by the City Attorney concerning possible text amendments which would allow certain expansions or additions to nonconforming uses (dated July 8). On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote the following appointments were made. Bicentennial Commission - Edna Lenz as an Honorary Member Recreation Commission - David Small reappointment for a full four year term expiring June 30, 1979. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None Councilwoman Lauber 7-15-75 - 7 - ADJOURNMENT (11 p.m.) 21:8843 Council acknowledged receipt of the report prepared by the Assistant City Manager on the possible publication of the minutes. Councilman Saelid will consult with staff concerning a Dial-a-Ride matter. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the meeting ADJOURNED to 7 p.m. on August 5 in memory of the late Mrs. Edith Dunn, <Mayor ATTEST: &1;~')4~ City Clerk - 8 - I I 7-15-75