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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 2,1976_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 21: 8961 -I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Leslie G. Strathern C0uncilman James R. Helms, Jr. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1976 were approved. Councilman Helms abstained as he was absent on that date. PRESENTATIONS Councilman Saelid, Council liaison to the Youth Commission,presented to Kathi Scoon a Certificate of Appreciation for her efforts and accomplish- ments as a member of the Youth Commission. HEARING / (APpeal)' CONTINUED TO MARCH 16 'V I CGuncilwoman Lauber, Council liaison to the Personnel Board, presented a Plaque to former Personnel Board Chairman, Robert Margett, for his efforts and accomplishments on that Board. Mr. Margett recently resigned in order to become a candidate for City Council. An appeal was filed by the applicants for a division of property at 182 W. Wistaria and 183 W. Las Flores, from one of the conditions (No.3) imposed by the Planning Commission in its approval of the application. This condition requires undergrounding of utilities. Discussion held on the cost, location and number of poles which would be required. The applicants propose to create 3 lots out of the 2 existing lots and to develop the new lot with a home. It would be necessary to relocate the utility lines which extend through the center of the new lot. The existing residences on the two lots would, if Condition No. 3 remains in effect, require unclergrounding of utilities also. The undergrounding of utilities would require trenching across the lawn at 182 W. Wistaria and relocating a small shed and temporarily removing a portion of redwood decking at 183 W. Las Flores. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Donald Krag, 935 Monte Verde Drive, representing the applicants, drew attention to the number of high tension lines on the west side of El Monte and telephone cables the full 1engthof El Monte on the east side. He did not disagree with the policy of the City in the requirement for underground utilities, however, initially this requirement was not imposed by the C0mmission. He said the cost would be substantial and undergrounding would not alter the need for the existing poles. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Counbil that additional data is indicated in order for Council to come to an adequate judgment on where the poles would be on either of the alternatives submitted by staff and whether there is justification from the City's poin~ of view to require the laterals. CGuncilman Helms then MOVED to continue the hearing until the next regular meeting (March 16) and that the applicant obtain schematic drawings from both utility companies (Edison and Pacific Telephone) of the power lines, pole locations on the two alternative plans (complete or 3-2-76 - 1 - fJ, CONDITIONAL r: USE PERMIT (Donut Shop) APPROVED r., CONDITIONAl USE PERMIT (Eating Establishment) APPROVED o TRACT fl, NO. 31634 GRANTED EXTENSioN TO JAN. ;Y, 1977 ..f / \I AGENDA ITEM CONTINUED TO MARCH 16 / , jCITY PARK V NAME - Referred to Recreation Commission 21:8962 partial_undergrounding). These are to be _presented to staff at least three days prior to the meeting,' Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. (Hearing remains open). The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a donut shop at 34 E. Duarte Road. It was set forth in Resolution No. 927 that the use applied for at the location is proper and the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, including all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and any other features required. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to conditions outlined in said resolution. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The Planning Commission recommended approva 1 of a conditional use permit for an eating establishment (fish and chips) at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue - Fashion Park. It was set forth in Resolution No. 928 that the use applied for at the location is proper and the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, including all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and other required features. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be approved subject to all conditions specified in the resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Fred N. Howser, developer of Tract No. 31634, has requested another extension on his C.D.P. (72-16) and on the tentative tract map to January 3, 1977. It was noted that this would be the last extension possible within the limits allowed in the Subdivision Map Act and no further continuance would be possible beyond that time period. L. C. Major, 1017 Paloma Drive, retained by Mr. Howser for the plans and architectural work, stated in part that the financing is available and they hope to start in about two months. In answer to a question about some type of barricade at Oakhurst Lane to prevent parking and dumping Mr. Major said they would take care of it. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the extension be granted for both the hentative tract map and the Conditional Use Permit until January ;"t 1977 subject to all conditions specified in the prior approval and that \as a condition of this approval a temporary barricade be extended across the driveway entrance. This to be approved by the City Engineer. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The communication submitted by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission concerning construction of sidewalks on LeRoy Avenue between Holly and El Monte Avenues was placed on the agenda for March 16. During the interim staff will consult with the School District concerning this. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the communication from the Sister City Commission concerning naming a new City Park "Newcastle Friendship Park" was referred to the Recreation Commission for recommendation. 3-2-76 - 2 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT PROC/RE 1 CAP:K:L IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CAB CO. INCREASE IN RATES APPROVED f II.;' RESOLUTION NO. 4549 ./" ADOPTEDIl /' ,....-, 'I~ r. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - TABLED ~~() I RESOLUTION NO. 4548 TABLED to MARCH' 16 1- ..:;-' . ~;;.. ' ~ --. .-"\.- 21: 8963 Pursuant to Council's request staff submitted a report on prevention of .dumping on vacant lots and other property maintenance procedures. Problems covered were debris. and dumping on vacant lots, cars parked on unpaved areas, and parking of inoperative vehicles, accumulation of debris on.improved property and weeds which would constitute a potential fire hazard. The possibility of.adopting an ordinance to require barricading of some type across all unimproved property or property which has been abandoned for some length of time was also submit~ed, along with a general procedure for enforcement of violations. Staff will proceed along these lines. On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by unanimously a hearing was scheduled for March Capital Improvement Program. Councilman Scott and carried 16, 1976 on the proposed The San Gabriel Valley Cab Company has requested an increase in its taxicab rates which would result, on the basis of a three-mile trip, in a 60~ increase in the fare - from $2.70 to $3.30. The Company provides taxi .service to twelve jurisdiction~ in the Valley. Most of the areas have approved the increase with the others in the offing. Staff report indicated no complaints received during the last year. The Finance Director examined the financial data of the company and is of the' opinion that the requested rate increase is justified. During this consideration the President of the Company, W. J. Connelly, 416 E. Las Tunas, San Gabriel, answered questions and submitted that he hopes to put four new cabs into service, and endeavor to improve the appearance of the others by painting, etc. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4549, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING RATES FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO, 4368." It was MOVED by Councilman 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, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Pertinent sections of the Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Plan were reviewed in relation to their impact on the City. Since the City has no refuse transfer stations or operating dumps, the impact of this Plan will be felt generally in those areas where such facilities exist. Staff advised that the plan as presented does not indicate any immediate financial impact on the City, however, in order to finance the program it was submitted that the City could anticipate a future increase in the cost of handling refuse. Staff recommended approval. Council would have to approve or disapprove within a period of 60 days (which would expire on March 20). Approval would require the adoption of a resolution. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4548, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONCURRING IN THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. 'I It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber that the reading of the full text be waived' and that same -be ADOPTED. ROLL CALL VOTE WAS NOT TAKEN. 3-2-76 - 3 - INTERSECTION TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 5 \ ~ j\ \' \ \(.? TRACT NO. 32498 ACCEPTED FOR STREET MAINTENANC\J ( (:,U\ ~\ .> U . BENCHE 5 (Shopping Centers) PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE r" 21:8964 Prior to the roll call vote Councilman Helms spoke to his concern that the City might be committing itself to future financial planning over which it would not have any control and suggested that the motion be tabled as in his opinion it would not change the City's relationship one way or another if it did not approve the Plan. Councilman Saelid then MOVED to TABLE the MOTION until MARCH 16. During the interim Council will discuss the matter with Supervisor Schabarum. Pursuant to complaints relative to traffic conditions at Golden West and 1 Fairview Avenues the engineering division reviewed the factors normally contributing to a hazardous intersection and recommended steps to be taken in an endeavor to reduce the number of accidents at that location. (Outlined in staff report dated March 2.) If these measures fail then a four way stop sign should be installed. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the recommendations contained in the report be APPROVED and that staff proceed with the proposal. Staff advised that the public improvements in Tract No. 32498 - Leandra Lane, have been completed in accordance with the requirements and con- ditions imposed and recommended acceptance of the street for maintenance. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber,and carried on roll call vote as follows that the street be ACCEPTED for maintenance by the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Council received a communication requesting that benches be permitted on private property on the sidewalks in front of the Supermarkets ---- reference was made specifically to West Arcadia Sav-On and Fazio although all shopping centers were to be included. Council concurred in the need and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to sell surplus benches for this purpose providing no advertising will be used on the benches. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None In order to consider the following item the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Council received a report and recommendation from staff concerning the opportunity to acquire a used 1972 Ford 750 series truck with mounted P-B loader (front end loader) which has 20,000 miles registered on the odometer. The vehicle has been examined and is in good condition. It was noted that the present service truck has 92,000 miles registered and is in such general condition that it should be replaced. There are figures in the preliminary budget for 1976-77 for the replacement of this vehicle. Considering the savings to the City staff recommended this purchase at this time. Since the purchase of this piece of equipment is not a public project or construction improvement, repair or maintenance of public works, 3..2-76 - 4 - 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1556 ADOPTED v RESOLUTION NO. 4546 ADOPTj \(r, , \'(,11 Y RESOLUTION NO. 4547 ADOPTED AS AMENDED 1 j ;'r"' ,l . "";f 21:8965 Section 1212 of the City Charter would be inapplicable. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Section 2842.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be waived and that staff be AUTHORIZED to purchase from R. F. Dickson Company of Downey the subject vehicle at a cost of $16,500 and appropriate $17,490 from the Capital Improvement Project Fund to pay the truck cost plus taxes. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the second 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." 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, Scott, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4546 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE' CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING AND CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL 1976, DESIGNATING THE OFFICES AND PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION AND APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS FOR SUCH ELECTION AND FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4547, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING BICYCLE LANES ON EL MONTE AVENUE BETWEEN DUARTE ROAD AND LAS TUNAS DRIVE." Following discussion Section 3 of this Resolution was AMENDED to read as follows: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle through or within the marked portion of the bicycle lane except for the purpose of crossing El Monte Avenue or executing a turning movement to or from El Monte Avenue from or to a legal street, alley or driveway, or in the reasonably necessary movement required to take on or discharge passengers or for legally parking such motor vehicle at the right-hand curb of said roadway where permitted. In entering paid bicycle lane for any purpose, or in executing a crossing, turning, or parking movement as aforedescribed, a motor vehicle shall yield and give way in favor of a bicycle or bicycles operating in the bicycle lane. Except as may otherwise be expressly stated above, all provisions of the Vehicle Code and of the Arcadia Municipal Code shall apply". It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4547 be waived and that same be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Staff will submit a report March 16 on the progress of this project. 3-2-76 - 5 - CLAIM APPROVED (Bradford) : (\ L' ~ ,-' CLAIM APPROVED (McKelvey) '._ \', / \ . \-\ /' @..l,- (' CLAIM DENIED (PERONE, et al) ~\ I \\ \ ~\r y BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT ADJ OURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 21:8966 \' ~ On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Tania M. Bradford in the amount of $300 was APPROVED for payment on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: (See City Attorney's report dated February 10.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None 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 Mark James McKelvey in the amount of $500 was APPROVED for payment. (See City Attorney's report dated February 24). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb 1 Council None None On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by.Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim filed by John D. Perone, Marlene Perone, John Perone and Gina Perone be DENIED. (See report of the City Attorney dated February 25.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and ca~ried unanimously that Hope Rechif be appointed to the Bicentennial Commission as the representative of the Church of Latter Day Saints. At 9:30 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7:45 a.m. on March 5 in the Ramada Inn. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss matters of concern with Supervisor Schabarurn. Mayor ATTEST: ~M7Z7~ 7J~ City Clerk 1 3-2-76 - 6 -