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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 20,1976_2 21: 8936 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the appeal of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency from the decision of the Planning Commission be GRANTED and that the lot consolidation be APPROVED, as amended, and set forth in the staff report dated January 20, 1976; that Council also ~'o determines that the proposed lot consolidation would not have a substantial _ / I~ / impact on the environment and that the appeal is hereby granted subject to r! ,[)/J~ the revised conditions attached to said staff report (conditions I through 8). _ ~ I .,. '. \ (, tJ III 1. 1 rJ/ f' I rl t~d' 2. IINVOCATION PLEDGE OF - ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL FINAL DETERMINATI ON LOT CONSOLIDATION I 1 q1 f' I - 1(' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. City Planning Director William Woolard Director of Public Works Chester Howard PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously Councilman Scott was excused from this meeting. Mayor Gilb introduced Reg Mason, from Newcastle, Australia (Arcadia's Sister City). Mayor Gilb announced that public hearings have been scheduled for February 3, 1976 on the following agenda items: Planning Commission Resolution 924 concerning a pre-zoning designation of R-3 for Annexation No. 45 (9182 Huntington Drive). Appeal from the Planning Commission denial of a modification application to permit an existing nonconforming sign at 107 W. Huntington Drive. Appeal from the Planning Commission denial of a modification applicatio~ to permit an existing nonconforming sign at 1445 S. Baldwin Avenue. Council received the revised plan and revised conditions of approval for the consolidation of city-owned property at 65 N. First Avenue. At its meeting of January 6 Council adopted some conditions which were to'be reviewed by the Parking Place Commission and the matter was to come before Council at this time for final determination. The Economic Coordinator summarized the staff reports and explained in detail the recommended revised conditions for approval. He noted that the Parking Place Commission was in favor of the proposed lot consolidation. Irrevocable offer to dedicate the southerly 5 feet of lots 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24 for alley widening purposes. Satisfactory evidence that the property owner of parcel #l has adequate aCcess to Wheeler Avenue. Such provision for access to be provided for in an agreement drawn by the City Attorney and executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. 3. Approval of the lot consolidation b~ subject to the condition,that the 1-20-76 - 1 - ,f HEARING Modification (Dr. Chinn) tq~ \~ \ ' \ /"V " ) .... ') ~~ ';' \ VI \ .' \,1 \\\ \11 \ ~y 21:8937 owners of parcel #1 and parcel #2 enter into a reciprocal easement for ingress and egress purposes over that area 12~ feet wide on each side of the westerly property line of parcel #1. 4. Prior to the recordation of the parcel map the Participation Agreement executed by Arcadia Medical Center on December 31, 1976 between the Arcadia Medical Center and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency shall be amended to reflect the final property consolidation and the conditions of such consolidation. 5. Water service for future developments to conform to the Uniform Plumbing Code. If larger service is required, the Water Department shall install a larger meter at the developer's expense. 6. The preparation and recordation of a parcel map in accordance with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act under the Government I Code. The map shall be submitted to the County Engineer for checking, and after checking, the County Engineer's letter recommending approval and map shall be submitted to the City Engineer for map certification. Concurrent with the map being submitted to the County Engineer for checking, the applicant should submit a copy of the City's conditional requirements to enable the County Engineer to check for applicable conditions. 7. Irrevocable offer to dedicate a 15 foot radius corner cut-off for street purposes at the southwest corner of Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue. 8. Pay map fee of $10.00. Councilman Saelid commented in part that he felt it is a responsibility on the part of Council to work in conjunction with the Planning Commission to iron out problems as they exist in the downtown area and he had a procedural objection. However he was in favor of the medical building which he thinks will be an asset to the community. Councilman Helms commented in part that he thought tne Planning Commission acted in good faith in taking its pos1tion because at the time it did not have the information which has been made available to Council; that it was not aware of what was being developed and what had already been considered by Council. That there has always been concern about the impact this project would have on parking in the area. Roll call vote was then taken on the MOTION. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, None Councilman Scott *Saelid, Helms, Gilb *Councilman Saelid, in voting AYE, asked that the record show "I do protest that we did not refer this back to the Planning Commission." Appeal from the decision of-the Planning Commission denying the mOdificationl application of Dr. James Chinn concerning parking spaces at 65 N. First Avenue. Approval of the reduction of the required number of parking spaces to a ratio of not less than 5.35 parking spaces per 1000 sq. ft. of modified gross floor area was recommended. Additional conditions of approval were set forth in the staff report dated January 20. The recommendations of the Parking Place Commission were spelled out in its report and Council reviewed each in detail. Considerable discussion held on the requirement for walls around the parking areas, however, no code changes were recommended at this time. It was noted that some of the Parking Place Commission's recommendations will be considered at the time of the implementation of the Towne Centre parking expansion plan. .. Dr. James Chinn expressed satisfaction with the recommendations and the 1-20-76 - 2 - 21: 8938 compromise which has been reached. Andrew Krappman, representing the Huntington Gym at 41 E. Huntington Drive was in favor of the recommendations made by the Parking Place Commission although he felt the parking ratio is still low and in response to his'request the Economic Coordinator explained the eight points of conditions for approval. John Arkley, 33 E. Huntington Drive, submitted ways in which he felt additional parking places could be obtained without damaging the beauty of the project. He agreed, however, that the compromise is a better plan. Following much review and discussion it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the appeal filed by Dr. James Chinn from the denial of the Planning Commission be GRANTED and that a ratio of 5.35 parking spaces per 1000 sq. ft. of modified gross floor area be APPROVED subject to the following conditions of approval as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency in its report dated January 20. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, *Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott *Councilman Saelid stated for the record that "he objected to not referring this kind of matter back to the Planning Commission." The modifications approved by City Council. The reduced site area and concept plan approved for the site. The provisions whereby the City and/or Parking District or Authority at their option may exercise a right to acquire certain portions of Lots 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24, provided that replacement parking is developed. Specific terms and conditions for the acquisition and/or trade of properties involved in exercising the option provided for in Condition 3, and such other conditions necessary to effect the plan. j Planning Commission Resolution No. 922 recommending a General Plan Designation of Commercial and Multiple Family for a County area south of Huntington, north of Duarte, east of Rosemead and west of the City limits. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. Whereupon Councilman Helms MOVED to approve the recommendation. Councilwoman Lauber seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call vote. HEARING AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott TENNIS The Recreation and Parks Commission submitted a recommendation that security COURT lights be installed at various tennis court locations in order to insure I LIGHTING the safety of those using the facilities at night. The Director of Public (SECURITY) Works explained that costs for materials and labor for three installations APPROVED at Holly, Camino Grove and Tierra Verde Park would not exceed $3000. Council concurred in the need for this safety measure and it was MOVED 'I I" by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll , call vote as follows that staff install the security lighting at said /11((locations and that $3000 be appropriated from the Parks and Recreation I II:JIII Facilities Fund" Some discussion held on the need for improved lighting V ' at the Tripolis Park. The Director of Public Works said he could increase the intensity of the lights there. WILDERNESS PARK EXPANSION Discussion held on the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that steps be taken to obtain use permits from the State and Federal Governments for property adjacent to Wilderness Park in order to construct , 1-20-76 - 3 - ~ 21:8939 trails and nature study areas. It was noted that the parcels in question are owned by the State and Federal Governments and with proper permits may be used by the City for recreation purposes. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that staff be authorized to initiate the necessary steps to secure these use permit s. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION f/ f) If ) , ,f- " '" ,) I ,,/ AWARD OF CONTRACT ~ ( ( Dr. Merton J. Alexander, 117 E. Live Oak Avenue, spoke at length concerning malpractice in the medical profession. He submitted material which he had prepared and submitted to the Governor, including mailgrams, two Resolutions (A & B) which requested Council to arrange for a public hearing on the matter and that a special Commission be appointed to investigate the rate structure of the Hospital to determine if there is any violation of the right to levy taxes, reserved to government. He referred to the Lease with the Hospital and to the Agreement oJ the Emergency Services in particular. Council requested staff to check the documents referred to to determine any legal tie-in. I Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, suggested Council consider adopting a budget for the 1976-77 fiscal year not to exceed that of the current figure. He felt property taxes are going to be increased in the new year and when assessed valuations increase it does not increase the property owner's ability to pay the taxes. He also referred to the School taxes and it was suggested by Councilman Helms that he discuss this with the School Board inasmuch as their tax rate is about five times that of the City's tax rate. vi Roy L. McMillan, dba Dynamic Recording, explained the position he finds himself in at this time ... that he has been planning to conduct a youth dance at the Arcadia Jewish Temple Saturday night (January 24) and that he had discussed this with the Police Department but had not been informed that a permit was required. ,He asked what he could do now that about 600 young people would be coming into the area at that time. The City Attorney explained the provisions which include the holding of a public hearing in order to give those residing in the surrounding neighborhood an opportunity to express themselves. There is no provision to waive this requirement. He referred to the difference in holding an event for Charity and that proposed to be conducted by Mr. McMillan at which tickets would be sold. Council sympathized with the plight of Mr. McMillan but there was nothing legally it could do at this time. Lawrence A. Chessman, spoke to the above matter and asked how long the procedure for holding a public hearing would take. It was explained that the very earliest possible date would be February 3. Mr. Chessman said , that Mr. McMillan has already spent a lot of money and whether or not the show goes on he will have to pay the entertainers because there is a contract. I Reg Mason once again addressed Council and stated in part that in July or August a contingent from Newcastle, Australia will probably visit Arcadia. He then commented on the 42 visitors from Arcadia who were true Ambassadors and recited some of the events which took place during their visit. Council received,the results of bids and recommendation for the award of contract to the low bidder for the reconstruction of tennis court lighting at the High School Job #446. It was noted that the School District has agreed to pay $1200 for the cost of installing area lights. I Steiny & Company Sherwin Electric J.S.J. Construction, Inc. Held Electric Inc. " $7,776.00 8,586.20 8,91,,5.00 9,200.00 $9,276.00 9,287.00 10,120.00 10,163.00 ll,458.00 Witon Construction Co. Pete's Electric Edwards Electric Thayer Electric A.E.C. Los Angeles It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that $10,000 be appropriated from the 1975-76 Capital Improvement Projects Fund to cover contract costs, 1-20-76 - 4 - s: TRAFFIC CONDITIONS I ADVERTISE I FOR BIDS ~ Gas Engine Replacement ADVERTISE j FOR BIDS Reservoir Floor Seams ADVERTISE I FOR BIDS V Las Tunas Landscaping EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Trucks - Water Dept. I f: L:i,/. PI) " 21:8940 engineering, inspection and contingencies; that a contract in the amount of $7,776 be awarded to Steiny and Company; that all 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: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott Council received a further report on traffic conditions and improvements which have been made at Sierra Madre and Santa Anita. Council also received a communication from the Highland Oaks 'PTA Board in favor of a flashing red light placed with the stop sign at the northwest corner of this intersection. Speaking in support of this was Carol Payay, President of the PTA, and Nancy Sciarra, Safety Chairman. Bea Siemens, 136 Elkins Drive, said in part that the new signs seem to be effective and should help. Council expressed a desire to await any new installations until the operation of the new improvements could be assessed. On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the specifications for the replacement of the natural gas engine at the Peck Road Well be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. It was noted that funds are available in the revised Water Division Budget. On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that specifications for the recaulking of the reservoir floor seams at the Orange Grove No.2, Santa Anita No. I and Santa Anita No. 2 reservoirs be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. As a preventative maintenance measure the expansion joints at said reservoirs must be recaulked and sealed to prevent water leakage and damage to the expansion joints. On recommendation of staff the plans and specifications for Las Tunas Drive median landscaping Job No. 444 from Baldwin to EI Monte were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids upon receipt of approval from the Federal Highway Administration. Federal Aid Urban funds are available to finance 82.94% of the project costs with the remainder from the Gas Tax Funds. Council received the results of bids received for supplying one 3/4 ton cab and chassis and one 1/2 ton pickup truck for the Water Department. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of staff be accepted and that the 3/4 ton cab and chassis in the amount of $4,835.61 be purchased from Mission Chevrolet and the 1/2 ton pickup with air conditioning in the amount of $4,893.44 be purchased from Alhambra Dodge. Funds in the amount of $10,800 are budgeted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Cou~cilman Scott EXCAVATION Staff recommended the employment of a Soils Engineer in connection with 65 N. First the demolition of subsurface material at 65 N. First.Avenue.. The cost is AUTHORIZED ~ estimated to be approximately $1,500. The staff report dated January 20 q' \ covered the work involved. Estimated excavating costs, engineering fees r:. I~ and allowing for a 15% contingency an amount of not to exceed $6,400 was ('.1 recommended. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by ~ W /.Scouncilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the firm ~~II /,tf.,:1 1-20-76 rypDJ - 5 - SALARY INCREASE (SR. LIBRARIAN) , . -\ (.I' /'.,1- ! VI) I-I ..)( FINANCIAL REPORT ORDINANCE/ NO. 1537 ADOPTED ORDINANCE/ NO. 1552 ADOPTED ./ RESOLUTION / NO. 4543 ,/ ADOPTED 21:8941 of Robert Prater Associates be retained for the consulting services and that Mead House Wrecking Company be retained for the excavation work, and that $6,400 be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on' roll call vote as follows that the salary of the Senior Librarian, Eva Swedstedt, be increased to $1225 per month. Report of January 15 set forth the basis for the recommended adjustment. , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott I The Financial Report for the month of December 1975 was received and FILED. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1537 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 229-234 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE FROM R-3 AND M-l TO R-l." 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 Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1552, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 2410 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY CLERK COMPENSATION". 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 Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4543, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON. AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." I 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, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott This resolution schedules a public hearing for February 17. 1-20-76 - 6 - ~'. CLAIM APPROVED Raynor C. Shaw , 1 ' CLAIM APPROVED Fox I / lPPOINTMENT LIBRARY BOARD (Livingston) 1(1) r ~ ,STREET 'II IMPROVEMENT (SAFETY) ,REDEVELOPMENT V A: YOUTH COMMISSION 1'7" POLICE STATION IDENTITY II SMOKE DETECTORS vi 21:8942 On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of Raynor C. Shaw in the amount of $180.81 be approved for payment conditioned upon signing a full release by Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. (Report dated January 8, 1976). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, None Councilman Scott Gilb On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of Marshall Fox in the amount of $233.22 be approved for payment conditioned upon signing a full release by Mr. Fox. (Report dat~d January 16, 1976.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, None Councilman Scott Saelid, Helms, Gilb On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows, Mrs. Irvin I. Livingston was appointed to the Library Board for a term to expire June 30, 1978. This is the un- expired term of'resigning Board M~mber Mrs. Earl McNall. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None Councilman Scott In response to an inquiry the Director of Public Works advised on the progress being made in plans for changing the traffic pattern on El Monte from Las Tunas to Duarte. They will soon be before Council. Councilman Saelid spoke to proceeding on redevelopment of the downtown area without a comprehensive plan and referred to one prepared by the firm of Wilsey, Hamm and Blair which is now outdated. He felt there is great need for a plan particularly if Council is going to overrule the Planning Commission in matters concerning redevelopment as it did tonight. He suggested staff be asked to come back to Council with an estimated cost for such a plan and where the funds would come from. Council concurred. Councilman Saelid reported on the result of the Fast Program conducted by the Youth Commission.- $1500 was collected and turned over to the World Vision. He also advised that the Youth Commission is preparing plans for its annual Disneyland trip and these will be submitted to Council. Councilman Saelid referred to a communication from Gerald Murray concerning the traffic situation in the Colorado Oaks area and felt staff should as a priority come up with some solutions be it signalization or what. Copies of this type of communication will henceforth also be directed to Council members. Councilman Saelid also explored the experience of a member of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission which resulted in a trip to the police station. Although this party knew the location and the entrance it was felt some improved method of identifying the exact location would greatly assist those endeavoring to find the police station. Staff will come back with recommendations. In response to Councilman Helms' concern about the possibility of fires 1-20-76 - 7 - / BROADWELL/ CEREMONY ADJOURNMENT 21:8943 especially in the multiple family units discussion was held on encouraging residents to install smoke detectors. It was noted that the Fire Department has been pursuing a program through the schools. Consideration will be given to publicity on this matter. Mayor Gilb advised on the progress being made in preparation of the Jerry Broadwell Ceremony at the Library currently being scheduled for March 14. The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 3 in the Conference Room. I ATTEST: ~k~~A- J~AL~~~ City Clerk I 1-20-76 - 8 -