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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 17,1976_2 2l:8953 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION HEARING Weed Abatement 'j ./ j'J-' 1/ t",o; SCHEDULED / SANTA CLARA SETBACK APPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY l7, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 17, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. J. William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration City Clerk, Christine Van Maanen PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb Councilman Helms On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously Councilman Helms was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried the minutes of February 3 were APPROVED with one addition to include reference to insurance coverage relating to the use by the race track of city property for parking purposes. Councilman Scott ABSTAINED from voting as he was out of the city on said date. - Mrs. Earl McNall, recently resigned from the Library Board, was presented with a plaque in appreciation of her many efforts and accomplishments on the Board. I~ Time scheduled by Resolution,No. 4543 to hear objections to the proposed removal of weeds, refuse and/or other material from properties as listed. The owners of such property had been notified of this hearing by the Los Angeles County, Weed Abatement Division. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Mary Checkal, 2117 Louise Avenue, spoke to the abatement program and the cost of discing. She suggested consideration be given to a chemical spray. The practice of dumping on vacant lots was also submitted by Mrs. Checkal. In response to a question Mrs. Checkal said she would be willing, depending on the type of fence required, to install fencing. Monroe D. Polk, representing the County, spoke to the procedure and why chemical spraying is not recommended. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the County Agricultural Commissioner be directed to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed. An appeal had been filed from the decision of the Planning Commission. in one of its conditions of approval concerning the division of property at l82 W. Wistaria and l83 W. Las Flores into three lots from the two lots. A public hearing was scheduled for March 2, 1976. At its regular meeting of February lO the Planning Commission adopted a minute resolution recommending to Council that the special setback section of the zoning ordinance be amended to create a building setback of forty (40) feet from the center line of Santa Clara Street from First Avenue east to Fifth Avenue. It was noted that at the present time an appraisal of the property is being conducted (under the Capital Improvement Program and budgeted). It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that staff be directed to prepare 2-l7-76 - 1 - P' -,I ,~ t ,}\ J TRACT NO. 32513 EXTENSION and FINAL MAP APPROVAL A: YOUTH COMMISSION RECESS RECONVENE 21: 8954 the Resolution of Intention to establish a 40 foot setback on the south side of Santa Clara Street between Second Avenue and the Santa Anita Wash and that same be brought back to Council simultaneously with the appraisal which has been previously authorized. The Planning Director advised that the developers of Tract No. 32513 have requested a two months extension in which to record the final map of this tract which is for a five unit condominium at 736 Southview Road. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the two month extension be and it is hereby granted and that the final map of this tract be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms I On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously the resignation of Kathi Scoon was accepted with regret and Robert Richter was appointed for the term from February l7, 1976 to June 21, 1976. At 7:45 p.m. Council adjourned to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. This on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. At 8:05 p.m. Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION , \0 h t'< Dr. Merton Alexander, l73 Highland, Monrovia, with local offices at ll7 E. Live Oak Avenue, spoke at length concerning an initiative which would be placed on the November 1976 ballot on a limitation of awards in medical malpractice suits. He noted that time is of the essence if the petition were to qualify; that the California Medical Association is thinking in terms of placing it on the ballot for 1978 but he felt that is too distant and asked Council to recognize an ad hoc committee and to appoint a Council member to act as liaison to this committee and also that Council support the principle. He added in part that the doctors locally are in favor of the initiative and that he had contacted local groups and had not found public apathy. In response to Council's inquiry the City Attorney stated in part that Council's primary function is with municipal government; that the malpractice situation and insurance problems are statewide; that Council could render an opinion on State legislation when it is clear that the legislation is needed by the City and backed by a strong majority of the electorate in the City; that to his knowledge Council has not gone on I record in becoming involved in something which did not have a great majority behind it. That if Council were to appoint a member to the ad hoc committee it would be giving a sense of official sanction... that as yet the best minds in State Government or in the California Medical Association have not come up with something satisfactory... that in his opinion there is no one on the City staff qualified or has the time to research and come up with some sort of a formula for determination as to limitation of a personal injury award. Council indicated its appreciation to those attending the meeting and expressed the'same concerns as submitted by Dr. Alexander. It was felt that it is unfortunate that the California Medical Association has not taken any action up to this time; and in that case if Council were to take a position it would be taking it on professional advice and the initiative would then have the name of the association behind it. 2-l7-76 - 2 - rl r l'/JtI ( , ~ 1> " 1<Jt~ AYES: {r ,,, NOES: ABSENT: f: EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Gas Engine Replacement I PARKING (Downtown) F: ,8(V CITY PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO ARA I - - , ~- ....... . , 2l:8955 Howard Long, 23l N. Grand, Monrovia, President of the American Physical Fitness Institute, stated in part he understood and respected Council's position but did feel a vote of confidence was in order and suggested an endorsement without specific legal wording. Council indicated it must follow the advice of the City Attorney. Herb Fletcher, l75 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke to the proposed, improvement of traffic signal operation, on Santa Anita at Duarte and at Santa Anita and Longden (an agenda item). He felt the present operation is satisfactory and adequate without modification and asked Council to use caution in spending funds unless absolutely necessary. At the request of Council at its last meeting a Parking Improvement Schedule for the Towne Centre area was submitted. It indicated design, financing and construction. Estimated date of finalization of the revisions of cost and design was February ll, with the date estimated for completion of the project somewhere between November l7 and 30, 1976. Councilman Saelid brought up the subject of the environmental impact report and the Economic Coordinator explained that if Council so desired it could consider the EIR prepared for the entire project as sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirement, but that in his opinion, large parking lots, because they also are tied to the circulation system and have been treated in a different category by the Environmental Protection Agency, are different than normal construction which might be developed in a project area. The EIR scheduling was proposed to be before Council at its next regular meeting. Councilman Saelid was concerned that the plan for the downtown area might end up designed around the parking lot.. that it is imperative in his thinking that Council proceed with a total plan and not just a parking lot plan. Councilman Scott reiterated his interest in knowing whether or not a study has been made of the feasibility of constructing a two level parking structure which would eliminate walking distances. It was pointed out that this was discussed at the last two Council meetings however Mr. Scott was out of the City at those times. Councilman Scott felt the land in the subject area is too valuable to be tied up in a place to park; that it has the potential for revenue producing facilities. The Parking Improvement Schedule will be submitted to the Planning Commission as the Schedule was originally requested by that body. Staff was asked to keep Council apprised of the progress. Mayor Gilb noted that one of the Parking Place Commissioners, George Forman, would be resigning and asked Council to give thought to his replacement. In order to complete transactions in the sale of City-owned property at 65 N. First Avenue to the Arcadia Medical Center Group the following motion was made by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows - that the City hereby authorize the conveyance of title to the City property described in the Option to Purchase Real Property dated April l, 1975 to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary for the conveyance of said property and that the note be formulated to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. Council Members Lauber, None Councilman Helms Saelid, Scott, Gilb Council received the result~f the one bid received for the replacement of a gas engine at the Peck Road Well site. Staff advised in its report dated February/lO that this bid is in agreement with the cost estimates / ' for this ~articular project and those of similar projects by other ---' agencies. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by 2-l7-76 - 3 \ - \ \ EXPANSION JOINT REPAIR (RESERVOIR FLOORS) /. r . (IJ ;h ' I (/ COUNCIL CHAMBER PROJECT (Advertise for bids) f 1'3 il- J!. 2l:8956 Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Waukesha Engine Servicenter, 'Inc., in the amount of $70,452.90; 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,At~orney. Funds for this purchase are in the current budget. "" ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms Council received the following bids and staff recommendation relating to the repair of expansion joints in specIfied reservoirs: I Bidder Santa Anita Resv. No. 1 Santa Anita Resv. No. 2 Total Bid Orange Gr. Resv. No. 2 Superior Waterproofing & Painting Co.,Inc. $7,455.00 $4,309.50 $l6,074.00 $4,309.50 Williams Water- proofing & Painting Co. 7,665.00 4,380.00 4,380.00 l(i,425.00 F. K. Pullen Co. 19,725.00 9,205.00 5,260.00 5,260.00 Hunt Process- California 9,300:-00 9,300.00 34,875.00 16,275.00 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Superior Waterproofing and Painting Company in the amount of $l6,074; 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms Herman Ruhnau, Project Architect for the Council Chamber, presented in detail changes made since his last presentation to Council. These changes could amount to a substaritial savings. An estimated total project cost was $9l2,420 and deductive alternates were itemized in the report dated February l3, wherein it was also stated in part that Federal Revenue Sharing Funds available to finance the project total $S74,l7l including revenue sharing funds for the final entitlement period of the existing program ending December 1976. If the total project cost does not amount todthhe estimalted $9l2,420 the balance$3bse2tw4een the revenue sharing funds ",I an t e tota project cost would be , 9 which may be financed from funds available in the Capital Outlay Fund. The call for bids has been scheduled for March lO with the award of contract on March 16 with an estimated completion date of February l, 1977. Council reviewed and discussed colors, materials and all renderings submitted by the architect. The possible future need of the 396 sq. ft. of basement area which has been recommended for elimination was explored. However it was pointed out by the architect that to include this at this time would entail a complete redesign of the specifications plus a change in the time schedule. Inasmuch as building costs are rapidly increasing and due to the time element this was not pursued:. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications as 2-17-76 - 4 - PARK (Advertise I '0" 'CO,) "Ill, ( I,) 1/' TRAFFIC SIGNALS and CROSSING SIGNS L' , J' '. ,""" , l' /rl\\ - \ 1- \ i\1 $\[\1" I 2l:8957 presented by the architect be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be received on March lO at II a.m. AYES: NOES: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Gilb Councilman Saelid - with the comment that in his opinion the needs of the City could be satisfied with a lesser building, ABSENT: Councilman Helms Staff submitted a report dated February l7, 1976 on the proposed park for Sixth and Longden Avenues. A plan showing the layout and facilities was included. The proposed lighting was explained by the Director of Public Works and lighting of other City parks was explored. An , application has been made for the City's share of 1974 State Bond Act Funds which would be utilized as partial payment of the park. The State Department of Parks and Recreation Agreement cannot be completed until the State has approved the plans, specifications and cost estimates. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications be approved and the Director of Public W0rks was authorized to submit plans and specifications to the State Department of Parks for its approval and upon receipt of State approval the City Clerk to advertise for bids. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms .' Pursuant to Council's direction staff submitted plans and specifications for traffic signal improvement at two locations and for advance warning signs and flashing beacons at First and Genoa. These flashers would be activated from the fire station. The existing phasing at Santa Anita and Duarte would be modified to permit left turns on green arrow only on Duarte. The left turn signals would be mounted on a 30 ft. mast arm due to the absence of medians for east/west traffic. Street name signs will be added to the mast arm to provide improved visibility and for safer lane changes, At Santa Anita and Longden the signals would be modified to permit concurrent through movement in the absence of vehicles in either one of the left turn pockets. Pedestrian push buttons and ad- ditional timers would be installed for pedestrian actuation in the north/south direction. Councilman Saelid felt the estimated $7000 proposed to be expended for the concurrent through movement in the absence of vehicles in either one of the left turn pockets was not warranted for the little improvement to be gained. Two motions were then acted upon. ; It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed traffic modification for Santa Ani~a on Duarte and the fire truck warning signs at First and Genoa be APPROVED, and that a determination be made that these projects wi~l nothave a significant effect on the environment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms It was further MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the traffic modification at Santa Anita and Longden Avenues be APPROVED and that a determination be made that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Gilb Councilman Saelid (for reasons stated above) Councilman Helms In response to an inquiry by Councilman Scott the Director of Public Works explained the flashing light operation at Duarte and Second Avenue. 2-l7-76 - 5 - ENTRANCE SIGNS - CITY HALL, POLICE STA. Approved p~ SI.1:~' DEBRI S BASIN CLEANOUT /1,- /'\~ Ii, 1- (b 1Jt' " ~ >', ':'1'-: 1\ \, I , " 'J I.~I '- ' ( .V IAt)" ~ PARKING (West Arcadia) Conunercial area Ie ~: (';' TAXICAB RATE INCREASE REQUEST DANCE REQUEST (Copperfield restaurant) Condi tionally APPROVED . ,I (J.t ,) e,UI (, I AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS .4 'J.., .. I' \/ \/ . 21,8958 Pursuant to Council's direction staff submitted drawings of various types of illuminated signs for imp,ro,ved identification of the City Hall and Police Station. A report of February 17 set forth what is being proposed and indicated that the work would be performed by city forces. Cost would be charged to budgeted funds for reconstruction of monuments on Huntington Drive. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the internally illuminated direction sign as shown on Drawing "c" be APPROVED and that staff proceed with the work. Material, if practical, would be the same as will be used for the new Council Chamber building. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms I Council received a staff report relating to the request of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for permission to use some city streets for the purpose of cleaning out accumulated debris from the debris retention structure north of Stonehouse Road in Sierra Madre. Emergency cleanout is necessary to restore the basin capacity. The debris would be transported via Grandview Avenue to Santa Anita in Sierra Madre, northerly to Elkins Avenue, then easterly on Elkins Avenue \. in Arcadia to the Debris Disposal Area. Dates of removal and hauling would be February 4 through lO from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents in the area would be notified. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unani- mously that permission be granted subject to conditions set forth in the February l7 report. City staff to maintain constant vigil on this operation. In response to a request of Council the Planning Department prepared a parking study for the commercial uses in the block bounded by Duarte Road, Lovell Avenue, Naomi Avenue and Baldwin Avenue. The possibility of obtaining a right-of-way in the subject area for alley purposes was discussed and Council asked staff to pursue this. The Study will be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and report back to Council. Council received a request of the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company for an increase in taxicab fare rates. Reasons for this request were set forth in a communication dated February 6. (Referred to staff for report and recommendation.) Application of the General Manager of the David Copperfield Restaurant for permission to have dancing in its "Pub" section. The application has been reviewed by the License Review Board and has been recommended for approval subject to all conditions,set forth in the report dated February 11, 1976. Council felt such ap'plications should be made by the actual owners of the establishments, and it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the I permit be issued subject to all conditions and to the receipt of a letter from the owner that it is his intent to have dancing at his restaurant. Council was advised that a budget revision in the City's Housing and Community Development would allow a portion of the unexpended funds to purchase aerial photographs which would be useful in the City's property maintenance efforts as well as provide useful general planning information. The estimated cost would be $6,260. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the aerial photographs be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, GilD None Councilman Helms 2-l7-76 - 6 - CITY PARKING LOT USE BY RACE TRACK \2~[ft ~. r,- ~ 'J I ~"tI:" \\- I j ILLEGAL DUMPING j FINANCIAL REPORT / ORDINANCE NO. l553 ADOPTED I ORDINANCE NO. l554 ADOPTED Y'- * \" 2l:8959 Discussion held on the use by the race track on certain days of the city owned parking lot at the north end of the Civic Center. The track had a previous five year lease for which the consideration was the cost of paving the area. The lease expired in 1973 and no extension has ever been entered into. Some discussion on imposing a fee for the use of the lot. However during the consideration it was the consensus that as long as the City does not have another need for the land it could be opened for parking. Staff was asked to pursue the use of the land for some type of recreational activity. During this discussion Lyle Cunningham'spoke on behalf of Santa Anita Race Track - in part - that as long as the land is not being useQlfor other purposes that it is to the City's interest and benefit to allow the race track patrons to use the parking lot on overflow days and to relieve traffic congestion and to help keep cars off the city streets. He noted other City and County owned areas which are used by the public; that the race track officials would be willing to name the City as an additional insured. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the north parking lot be opened for public use on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and that the Santa Anita Race Track name the City as a co-insured with insurance liability coverage in an amount satis- factory to the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms Some discussion held on how to control parking by trespassers in some other areas. The City Attorney explained that in some instances it might be controlled through the property maintenance ordinance. Council received a preliminary report on the problem of illegal dumping on vacant lots. Approaches and alternatives were included in the report dated February l3. Additional reports will be forthcoming following further study by staff. Council received and ordered FILED the Financial Report for January 1976. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. l553, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 360 WEST DUARTE ROAD (PORTION OF HOLLY AVENUE SCHOOL) FROM R-2 to R-l," It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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 ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1554 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING A PRE-ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-l 7,500 FOR ANNEXATION NO. 44." It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, 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 Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms 2-17-76 - 7 - ORDINANCE NO. l555 ADOPTED J ORDINANCE NO. l556 INTRODUCED t CLAIM (Bradford) CONTINUED TO MARCH 2 ~ SAELID SCOTT GILB ADJOURNMENT /' 2l: 8960 The City Attorney presented for the second time, e~plained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. l555 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 609 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM R-2 TO C-2." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, 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 Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb None Councilman Helms The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1556 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING WATER SERVICE CHARGES." I 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 INTRODUCED. AYES :' NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, None Councilman Helms Saelid, Scott; Gilb J Staff will make additional information on this matter available to Council prior to the next regular meeting. Claim of Tania M. Bradford in the amount of $300 for personal damages. The report of the City Attorney indicated some contradictory action in the payment process and it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that this matter be carried over until the next regular meeting and that the City Attorney submit additional information concerning the unusual procedure. Was advised by staff that a report concerning parking on Stanford and Harvard Avenues is forthcoming ( next regular meeting). Was advised on the problem of lighting at Duarte Road and Fourth Avenues. Spoke to his recent trip to Mexico and in particular to Tallekepake, near Guadalajara, which might become a Sister City and whose officials had evinced an interest. However, Placentia has an interest in that regard and this would have to first be resolved. Would like, if possible, to make the appointment at the next regular meeting to the Personnel Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Robert Margett who is now a candidate for City Council. This appointee would serve the unexpired term to June 30, 1978. I At 11:lO p.m. the meeting was ADJOURNED until 7 p.m. March 2 in the Conference Room. ATTEST: (f]biti1dL 7/Mv ~~<prL./ City Clerk 2-l7-76 - 8 -