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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 6,1976_2 21:8975 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGAINCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARINGS SCHEDULED 1 HEARING ,Lot Split 1050 Rancho Rd, DENIED f.. / ~() "', / r . ....-- I _J MINUTES ,CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 6, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Dr, James McCormick, Church of the Good Shepherd Councilwoman Floretta K. Lauber PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16 were APPROVED. Mayor Gilb announced the scheduling of public hearings on listed agenda items as follows: Planning Commission denial of Tentative Tract No. 31251 and consider- ation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. May 18, 1976. Petition from home~wners in the Upper Rancho Area requesting a zone change for the Anoakia property to R-O & D from R-l. June 15, 1976. ARA - Participation agreements between the Agency and Raymond and Norma Link",d~Frank L. Winnaman for redevelopment of 130 E, Santa Clara Street. May 4, 1976. Proposed Assessment district for the expansion of the Towne Center parking area. May 4, 1976. Proposal to rent city-owned property at 25 N. Fourth Avenue. April 20, 1976. Appeal filed by John E. Gruben from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of his application for a lot split at 1050 Rancho Road. The Planning Director explained that in 1969 Council approved a division of this property into two separate lots and because this realignment would leave the possibility for further division at a later date a covenant was required prohibiting any further split. The covenant was recorded April 22, 1969. The Commission in considering this new application for further division found that conditions surrounding the lot split had not changed sub- stantially since the Council required the owner to record this covenant and denied the application. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Ralph Rittenhouse, 660 W. Camino Real, representing the applicant, stated in part that the request is in keeping with lot splits which have occurred on Foothill Boulevard and cited one across the street from the subject property and others in the neighborhood which are near the same dimensions they are requesting. As to the driveway facing Foothill he said there are others with such driveways. He said the homes would sell 4-6-76 - 1 - 21:8976 in the neighborhood at $100,000 and would enhance the area. He gave reasons why the former owner was willing to accept the conditions of the covenant and asked for approval of the appeal. Robert J. Richardson, 1042 Rancho Road, submitted and read from a letter dated April 6 in opposition to the lot split. He felt the proposal is not consistent with the existing character of Rancho Road and would be detrimental to the value of his and other property. Although the Freeway has been completed the character of the neighbor- hood has not changed. The street has only eleven homes on relatively large lots each one of which exceeds the size of the two proposed. He did not object to the development of the property for one house but did object to the construction of two houses which would only meet the minimum requirements. Reference was made to the covenant which he asked Council to uphold, 1 Norman Richards, 1104 Rancho Road, agreed with the comments made by Mr, Richardson and called attention to the large size of the lots surrounding the property in question. T. M. Terry, 188 W, Foothill Boulevard, made reference to the covenant which he accepted as a safeguard to his property investment. He agreed with the former speakers in opposition and called attention to a 14" water line on the property in question and stated in part that it has erupted on its own free will and flooded his property. Thomas Cliffe, 1018 Rancho Road, expressed concern that the proposal would alter the, character of the neighborhood and that it would have a detrimental effect on the property values if approval were given to what would actually be creating three lots of one parcel although it had been split into two. Ron Capron, 1040 Rancho Road, asked Council to abide by the Commission's decision for denial. Gary Jordan, 1026 Rancho Road, submitted that he thought the area would remain the same for years to come and referred to a potential traffic hazard. He asked Council to deny the appeal. Mrs. Jordan also asked for denial, Audrey Swanson, 1031 Rancho Road, said in part she would welcome development on the property in question but not in this manner. She referred to the covenant which she felt protected the other properties on the street which she wanted to retain for its quality and asked Council to deny the appeal. In response to a question she recited what occurred when the prior owner asked for a triple lot split. He was granted a split for two lots and signed the covenant prohibiting further division. Ray Baran, 1031 Rancho Road, agreed with what has been said and asked for denial. I Bernard Bender, 1114 Rancho Road, urged Council not to abandon the covenant which was signed for protection of the neighborhood.. that nothing has changed which would warrant the releasing of the covenant. Mr. Rittenhouse spoke again in favor and said in part that there seems '0 be some confusion about land values deteriorating due to the requested lot split. He said in part that the area has already been affected by the Freeway and that this is the only parcel of land which could ever be split there. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unani- mously. Councilman Helms, having been on the Council when this matter was originally considered and acted upon, stated in part that he feels the 4-6-76 - 2 - 1 HEARING SEWER PROJECT APPROVED I,. {~.~.~ 11 -, \-"$;;::. -,' ..J .; . ,~. '- ~ . j '..l' a.....' '. \ . 'J' . . .~ .' ., ~ " ,21:8977 1 1:'1.' ,( reasonS given at that time by persons in opposition.~o a:division of the property are still valid; that there must be some stab'ility, in government,. its action does have substance and solidity for the rights of the people. He submitted that the former owner was willing to file the covenant prohibiting further division of land and that a binding contract was made at that time with the people of the City'.:' He felt it would be a travesty for this Council to overrule that de~ision. , , Councilman Saelid commented in part that an obligation was assumed by the former Council that there would be no further'lot splits in the area. .that covenants are placed infrequently and that it must have been intended to give some degree of assurance to those property owners that the covenant would be permanent. He felt it would be capricious on the part of Council to back down from that position unless there are significant changes. Councilman Scott agreed with the statements of the Councilmen, however, he felt Council must also give full recognition to the importance of people who own property which is legally subject to development,.. that he finds it difficult to penalize the owner of such property because the neighborhood might change.. that property is purchased adjacent to those which are potential for development. Because this is heard so often it makes him a little fearful for the rights of those who are in divisible areas to be at the will of those on the larger parcels. Councilwoman Lauber agreed and commented in part that she also looks for the freedom of the individual property owner but there is a different philosophy before Council at this time and referred to the contents of the covenant~ It was then MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Planning Commission's denial of the lot split be sustained and that the appeal be and it is hereby DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Proposed Foothill Boulevard sewer project from Baldwin Avenue to' San Carlos Road, The Director of Public Works explained that a petition had been received from property owners representing 80 percent of the land area in question requesting the implementation of an assessment district to install the sewer to serve three tentative subdivisions including one lot split which have been approved, The developers of the proposed subdivisions have agreed to pay their share of the cost of this new construction as well as their share of the cost of the existing sewer facility installed concurrent with the Foothill Freeway con- struction. (Report dated April 6 details this proposal.) Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and James Beck, 37 E, Huntington Drive, representing the subdividers, stated in part that his office has been authorized by the subdividers to prepare the plans and specifications for the project at their expense. The Director of Public Works said his department would accept this assistance. 11u;. Clyde Simpson, 450 W. Foothill, aSKed for, clarification, i.e,.,. It one~~prop'ercl',' ,~ ~~ll h" ' , owner uOes not s~gn W~ e rece1ve connect1on to the sewer and will not have to pay for that connection. She said although she will not be able to use the easement she was in favor of it. The Director of Public Works advised in part that he has not encountered anything in the negotiations to lead him to believe that the developers have promised the one property owner anything more than what has been offered to Mrs. Simpson. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously. 4-6-76 - 3 - HEARING DUARTE ROAD TRAFFIC PATTERN I HEARING (SIGN) I p.: SI&rIV.) 21:8978 It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the report as presented be APPROVED and that staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications for the installation of the sewer line as outlined in the report. These will be presented to Council at a later date; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Council received a detailed report concerning traffic conditions on 1 Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenues. It was recommended in the report from staff that Council consider installing a continuous 2-way left turn lane in the subject area and eliminate curbside parking on Duarte Road between the same two streets. projecturals of the accident locations were reviewed by Council, Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one spoke in favor of the proposal. Speaking in opposition were Jim Aaronian, 550 W. Duarte Road, who felt crosswalks are a hazard and spoke of the speed of the traffic. Wesley Anderson, 612 W. Duarte Road, did not think the elimination of on-street parking would improve the situation. He spoke of alternatives - one of which was to only permit ingress on Duarte Road with the exit on Lovell. Arthur Fry, 231 W. Camino Real, suggested a boulevard stop approach at Lovell. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. Councilman Helms stated in part that it is true the traffic does move rapidly and one desiring to turn left must wait a long time depending on that traffic. He referred to the various facilities there - the medical buildings - the shopping center - and felt there is definitely a traffic hazard. He would not want to make a decision at this time -- until something else can be worked out. Councilman Scott suggested that perhaps a plan could be worked out the owners of the buildings along a 'no left turn sign' approach. continued in part that West Arcadia shopping area is feeling some recession and that perhaps removing 30 some-odd parking spaces would not help that section of the City..... that there must be another way to solve the problem. with He It was the consensus of Council that staff look into the possibility of directing ingress and egress to properties affected in order to clarify the traffic pattern toward a more safe and Sane solution and it waS so MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Staff will also confer with those who have requested assistance. 1 Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a modification to permit a nonconforming sign at 1445 S. Baldwin Avenue. This matter was continued from February 3. Henry Hege, representing the tenant of the property (Mayhew Hatrack) explained the present legal status of the ownership of the property and stated his client would be willing to make modifications to the sign and remove the red arrow from the sign which would then eliminate the encroachment on the setback. He continued in part that with the limitation there isn't a legal way to attach a sign to the building and asked that the sign be permitted to remain with modification. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Lauber and carried unanimously. 4-6-76 - 4 - / - f : ~)'J is TRACT NO. 26379 TENTATIVE 1 ZONE VARIANCE 1211 S, Santa Anita APPROVED ~ -( 1'- () /. ./', Spl-I I ,/ ! o CONDITIONAL PERMIT DENIED (FOTOMAT) DRIVE-THRU USE I ", " ,'U~-L l :.'1 ' ,', '-, j "I' r'; ), j-',' 21:8979 It was 'further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by'Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sign be permitted to remain with modification and the removal of the arrow. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No, 26379 which would create a ten unit condominium at 1000- 1004 W. Duarte Road subject to conditions outlined in the staff report dated April 6. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that this tentative map be approved subject to all conditions specified and that Council finds this project would not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. AYES: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None Planning Commission recommendation concerning a zone variance for a lot of substandard width at 1211 S. Santa Anita Avenue, It was recommended for approval pursuant to Resolution No. 931. It is proposed to create two lots from one and also a zone variance to allow one of the lots to have a 65,45 width in lieu of the 75' required. It was noted in the staff report that the proposed lot split and the requested zone variance would provide for more consistency with other lots in the area. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the application for the lot split and the zone variance be APPROVED subject to conditions specified in the resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Council received Planning Commission Resolution No. 933 recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a Fotomat Drive-Thru business at 1003 S, Baldwin Avenue, It was noted in the report that the proposed building would be located on the property at the southwest corner of Baldwin and Fairview where a 7-Eleven Store is located. The dimensions of the square footage to be used by the new facility were indicated in the staff report. Conditions of approval were specified in the resolution. In Council considerations concern was expressed for the circulation of traffic in this type of facility, the lighting factor which could if not controlled reflect into the windows of the apartment complex directly to the west and the vehicles making a turn into the facility on Fairview would be directly in front of the apartment with only a driveway between. The burden of traffic congestion on both Baldwin and Fairview was a major concern and the majority of Council did not think it compatible with the adjacent properties. Councilwoman Lauber referred to other applications which were denied for this type of facility and stated in part that this is the only one which has had any merit in her opinion and noted that the Commission was unanimous in its approval and that the Commission -has alway~ been very strict about this type of facility. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the application be DENIED. AYES: Council Members Saelid, Helms, Scott (on the basis of the traffic burden), Gilb Councilwoman Lauber None NOES: ABSENT: 4-6-76 - 5 - AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 2l:B979a PARKING EXPANSION TOWNE CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 4553 and -< V 1;1',.:- /, - 1"" RESOLUTION NO. 4554 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED APPROPRIATION FOR ARA (: (1_ q1 / CITY-OWNED PROPERTY RENTAL Herb Fletcher, 175 W, Lemon Avenue, referred to the possibility of damage to the pavement on Baldwin Avenue north of Las Tunas particularly on the west side of the street by the watering that takes place in the median strip - that it has deteriorated appreciably since 1975, He noted that the Capital Improvement program reflects about $700,000 of gas tax funds to be used for street improvement in the 1977-BO program, He also referred to the lot split matter which Council had denied at this meeting and suggested consideration of placing the same type of covenant on all properties which would protect the property owners, Mr. Fletcher also commented on the speed of traffic on Duarte Road and recalled a suggestion he made some time ago by using a flashing red light at the intersection on Duarte Road and not spend more funds for 1 traffic signals. Council received the boundary map of proposed Assessment District 76-1 (Central Area Street and Parking Improvements) along with an explanation of the extent of the proposed work and acquisition. A hearing was scheduled for May 4 and the following documents were adopted therefor: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE GENERAL NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WORK AND SHOWING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED FOR CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPENSES OF SAID IMPROVEMENT. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 76-1 (CENTRAL AREA STREET AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL COVERING PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES CERTAIN ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENTS IN AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 76-1 (CENTRAL AREA STREET AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS) It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution Nos. 4553 and 4554 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None In order to consider the following item the provlslons of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None I On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows the sum of $65,000 was appropriated from Capital Outlay Fund for loan at 7% interest to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency in order to proceed with the Huntington Drive and Second Avenue project (See ARA minutes of this date). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Helms"Scott"Gilb Councilman Saelid None The proposal to rent city-owned property at 25 N, Fourth Avenue had been set for public hearing on April 20. Discussion was led by Councilman Saelid who submitted that perhaps the hearing notice should 4-6-76 - 6 - CROSSWALK HIGH SCHOOL 1 "-"~.-,:- " ,.', > :t" 21:8980 cover the possibility of selling, leasing as well as renting the property. The Economic Coordinator reiterated what had been reported to the Land Committee - that staff asked that the property be rented and not sold at this time because they are concerned about the overall plan for the area particularly between'Second and Fifth Avenues and by renting the City retains all options for future use. Council received a comprehensive staff report concerning the request for a crosswalk on Duarte Road between Santa Anita and El Monte. Petitions were also received by the Director of Public Works for two crosswalks. The Director's report contained statistics pro and con and a staff recommendation was made however it was stated in the report dated April 6 that as a safety device the mid-block crosswalk is suspect. The majority of Council felt the proposal should be given a try, however, Councilman Helms felt that in view of the statistical data and findings submitted by staff showing the hazard of crosswalks that it is better to leave the street unmarked and require the children to use the lighted signal at the corners where there is greater degree of safety. /(', I . ~ . I . ?'. ~\~...- COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCAG APPROVED f: 1 I' I', :; r/i SCRTD POLICY BUS STOPS f: r " -4 1'/ : " Dan Anderson, High School Administrative staff, submitted that by not installing the crosswalk it would encourage students to continue to jaywalk and that it is unrealistic to expect students or adults to go the long distance either to El Monte or Santa Anita to cross the street and reference was made to the number of students signing the petition which inferred that they would use the!~1~~~ He said he would undertake a campaign to acquaint the students with their responsibilities in this regard, although he agreed that there would still be those who would probably jaywalk. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that one crosswalk be placed on Duarte Road approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Duarte Road and El Monte Avenue and that same conform to the State standards. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb Councilman Helms Nune The City Manager advised that one of the requirements for maintaining eligibility for Federal transit grant funds is the preparation of a Short Range Transit Plan which is designed for the short-term (3-5 years) transportation needs of the City. Limited Federal funds are available to assis~ in the financing of the preparation of the plan. The City's share would be $800 and to obtain the funds the City must commit $1000 worth of staff time to the project, The City staff would be assisted by the SCAG staff and consultant for this project. Councilman Saelid commented that for $800 he would rather the study be solely that of the City staff or pay a consultant to assist in its preparation, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote that the'Cooperative Agreement' between the Southern California Association of Governments be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same on behalf of cvm the City. (!j!1f1 SI'1-<='-li) AYES: Council Members Lauber, 6.-.1 ;.1, Helms, Scott, Gilb NOES: Iione ABSENT: None Council received the request of the Southern California Rapid Transit District for approval of its policy relating to placement and maintenance of bus stops. Staff noted that a review of the material indicated the possibility that the District may in the future request or require, the City to maintain bus stops and in the event of a dispute relating to the location of the bus stops the decision of the District would be final. Staff noted its objections to these two items and it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously that the Mayor be authorized to direct a letter to this effect to the General Manager of the District. 4-6-76 - 7 - TRAFFIC - THIRD AVENUE STOP SIGN APPROVED J / I ~=\'lC~' ,\; " C :i-'" (10(7 r" d TRAFFIC ARTHUR AVENUE STOP SIGN APPROVED , '" ,u ~, -{(U\ t-'y- ,/-<'0 P '_ ,I 1 ~ ' f'/. .I_~\ , I A ~) LAS TUNAS MEDIAN LANDSCAPING RESOLUTION NO. 4552 ADOPTED y' ,I. . ~'{/ ~V \ WATER RIGHTS LEASE WITH SIERRA MADRE APPROVED 3,0 {'I . 21:8981 Council received the petition from residents in the vicinity of Coyle and Third Avenues requesting traffic control devices to reduce the speed and minimize collision frequency. The staff report set forth accident records back to 1970 and that only two were collisions between vehicles - all others were against fixed objects and speeding was the cause of the others. That with the installation of certain steps for improvement the situation apparently continues to be a problem. Carl Harper, 2121 S. Third Avenue, Ben Smith 301 Coyle Avenue and Dan Anderson, 309 Coyle Avenue, all expressed concern for the many children in the area and asked that their request be granted. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works consider the approaches to the curve area and that stop signs be located to control northbound traffic at the subject corner and southbound traffic at Las Flores Avenue. 1 Council received the petition from residents of Arthur Avenue asking assistance in checking speeding on that street and expressing concern about the alarmingly high volume of traffic generated on that street - about 780 vehicles in 24 hours. A report from staff indicated the number of accidents and causes during the last six years. Robert Rodriguez, 127 E. Arthur, spoke to the safety of the children in the area and asked for a 3-way stop sign to be placed at the intersection of First and Arthur Avenues. Mr. Rodriguez also noted the loss of the "no thru traffic" sign and asked for replacement. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that a 3-way stop sign be installed at First and Arthur Avenues and that the "no thru traffic" sign be replaced. Council adopted the following resolution in connection with Federal Aid Urban Funding for the improvement of Las Tunas between Baldwin and Live Oak. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4552, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 35, PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH SUPPLEMENT. " It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4552 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None I Staff advised that it had received an offer from Sierra Madre to lease up to a maximum of 500 acre feet of water rights in the East Unit of the Raymond Basin for the fiscal year 1975-76 at the rate of $33 per acre foot. The agreement would be the same as last year when 1000 acre feet were leased. Funds are in the Water Department Budget. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman 4-6-76 - 8 - 1 WORK ACCEPTANCE 2nd Avenue Transmission ./ Main p I '3 t;1;;J Indiana Street Improvement ( f: /3~ TRAFFIC / SPEED V FOOTHILL BLVD. BALLOT Bi-lingual printing I ,I ' ( I ~ ' jORDlNANCE NO. 1557 (April 20) j ORDINANCE NO. 1558 INTRODUCED I J ORDINANCE NO. 1559 INTRODUCEb ". ' ~ ,;' v- ,t, , ( , . " to.:' lca..,:;. . CO' :''';"21:8982 '. l'.. :J:-' Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City lease up to 500 acre feet of water rights' from the City of Sierr~"Madre for 1975-76 fiscal year and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc il .None None Members Lauber" Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb ,. . ,r \' c S On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows the following two projects were accepted and final payment authorized in accordance with the terms of the contr ac t. 1. Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc., Second Avenue 3~-inch Transmission Main - Job No, 514, 2. Indiana Street and Huntington Drive Improvement Job No. 447 performed by Crowell and Larson. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None Council received staff's report dated April 6 concerning a communication requesting reduction in the speed limit on Foothill Boulevard. Future study results will be judged on the merit of the data obtained in investigations and recommendations to Council will be forthcoming, Council received a communication from Raymond L. Williams, 153 El Dorado Street, objecting to the printing of the election ballots in both English and Spanish. Council concurred in this observation and a letter will be directed to Mr. Williams explaining the re- quirement for such printing. Further legislative steps will be taken by Council upon receipt of pertinent information. This ordinance will appear on agenda for April 20 -- it concerns insurance coverage requirements for certain hazardous activities. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1558, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 360-380 CAMPUS DRIVE (PORTION OF HOLY' ANGELS SCHOOL) from R-2 to R-l." 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 INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1559, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 115-165 WEST DUARTE ROAD (PORTION OF ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL) FROM R-2 TO R-l." ' 4-6-76 - 9 - ORDINANCE NO. 1560 INTRODUCED \ . CLAIM DENIED -' (Katayama) CLAIM APPROVED V ,.(Squibbs, et al) AMENDMENT TO TELEMETERING CONTRACT (Water Sys tern) r ",,:, ~ ,P '" \" SMOKING (Elevators) 21:8983 It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1560, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PREZONE PROPERTY AT 9182 HUNTINGTON DRIVE (ANNEXATION 45) TO R-3." 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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 INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Toshio Katayama was denied on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the settlement in the Arcadia vs Squibbs, et al case was APPROVED for payment on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The City Attorney recommended an amendment to the contract with James M. Montgomery, consulting engineers, in connection with the preliminary plans and designs for a telemetering system for the Water Department. His report dated April 1 detailed this matter from April 1974 to date. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that James M, Montgomery complete the engineering services under the contract, including an additional design as directed by the Water Manager and that the total contract be increased to $20,925, The additional fee is in COmplete satisfaction of any and all additional services and other charges, claims or demands Montgomery may have against the City arising out of said contract and will give to the City a final design which the Water Manager will approve and which may be constructed subject to the subsequent approval of the City Council. That this amendment be and it is hereby APPROVED and that the City Clerk and the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to sign the amendment in form and content approved by the City Attorney. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None I~ response to an inquiry by Councilman Helms the City Attorney advised on no smoking enforcement in elevators. 4-6-76 - 10 - EL MONTE AIRPORT '; , ' \' 1 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSN. OF CITIES { 1 \" STOP SIGN ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN r I ,~..".. ...- ~ . ~ 21:8984 Councilman Helms referred to a series of letters and reports from the County Board of Supervisors concerning the prohibition of jet aircraft landing at the El Monte Airport. A request had been made by the City for a copy of the County's policy decision which resulted in this prohibition. This has not been received. He noted other communications concerning this matter and submitted that in his opinion Council should request from the County Board of Supervisors an affirmative written statement prohibiting the operation of jet aircraft at that airport and further that a serious study will be ~ade with respect to the alteration of the airport traffic pattern. Councilman Helms then so MOVED. Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. In order to consider the following item the prov1s10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that Council recommend to the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities that Councilman Helms I tenure be continued to the end of his term (June 1976). Mayor Gilb will submit this recommen- dation by letter. . \ On recommendation of Councilwoman Lauber the request of residents for a stop sign at Old Oak Lane and Rodeo Road will be placed on the agenda for April 20. Staff will submit a report at that time. At 11:30 p.m, the meeting adjourned to April 17 at 8 a.m. at which time a tour of city facilities will be made with the new Council members. The tennis courts at the Baldwin reservoir will be dedicated that same day at 9:15 a,m. ATTEST: Id&~~f~~/ City Clerk 4-6-76 - 11 -