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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 20,1976_2 21:8985 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL '\ MINUTE APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM CONTINUED TO MAY 4 ELECTION CERTIFICATION F~ I)~~ I , , M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 1976 " The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 20, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. J. William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration Mayor Charles E. Gilb PRESENT:. ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1976 were APPROVED. Mayor Gilb announced that the agenda item relating to the public hearing on rental of city-owned property at 25 N. Fourth Avenue will be continued to MAY 4. The City Clerk submitted her certification of the results of the General Municipal Election held April 13, 1976. "I, Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, duly authorized by Resolution No. 4542 ,adopted by the City Council on the 6th day of January, 1976, do hereby certify :that I have canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election held in said City on April 13, 1976 and find that the number of votes given at each precinct and the total number of votes given in the City for the following named candidates were as , . submi~_ted it.t. thi.s certification." Said tabulatton is hereinafter made part of the official record. 4-20-76 - 1 - TABULATION BY PRECINCTS 21: 8986 CITY OF ARCADIA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 13, 1976 TOTAL REG. PREC. SPEIRS SCOLINOS PARRY: CHIVETTA MARGETT VAN PREC. VOTERS IN NO. MAANEN TOTALS pRFCTNCT 1 99 I 116 21 110 137 195 786 2 113 0 137 12, 123 160 205 746 3 89 3 160 16 135 166 224 835 , 5 95 0 64 3 78 99 129 461 6 141 2 135 15 164 184 243 785 9 103 10 140 43 139 182 236 978 0 24 3 52 15 50 59 80 328 1 26 2 96 5 58 83 111 326 2 60 7 185 21 121 164 232 658 4 53 0 99 22 60 92 130 409 5 98 3 178 17 126 176 245 784 7 84 2 169 13 112 149 215 78.7 9 73 2 149 22 131 160 209 885 1 34 6 62 18 50 71 100 722 3 62 4 113 12 93 117 156 983 5 82 7 108 21 102 131 175 996 6 105 5 132 29 153 166 227 921 9 89 3 118 33 101 142 191 773 1 27 4 43 7 37 41 64 517 3 85 4 143 27 120 149 209 718 4 109 8 165 37 167 189 270 73,1 7 120 6 185 44 169 213 280 1146 8 120 6 114 39 124 167 218 725 ,1 158 3 176 31 165 205 290 7661 ,2 117 15 161 41 122 173 248 1302 ,6 102 8 186 38 166 205 262 1226 ,9 85 2 124 25 127 144 201 1,075 ;3 146 4 176 78 231 258 351 1103 ;4 106 5 138 43 145 181 236 782 ,5 101 5 87 19 105 125 172 797 AVB 78 9 85 40 106 151 172 ;ANDl ~ 2784 139 3996 807 3697 4639 6276 DATE WTALS / ,v . TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS: TOTAL VOTES CAST IN THIS ELECTION: - 2 - 24,051 ~ ;l.7~ 4-20-76 RESOLUTION NO. 4555 ADOPTED '1(} ~; I :JIo I I '21: 8987 The 'City Attorney then presented, explained the content and rea:d the title 'of Resolution No. 4555 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE 'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE FACT DF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL 1976 DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb None None The City Clerk was then administered the oath of office by the Honorable John H. Saunders, Judge of the Santa Anita Municipal Court. A certification of election was then presented to Mrs. Van Maanen. Retiring Councilmen Helms and Scott read from prepared statements expressing appreciation for the opportunity of serving the City in the capacity of Councilman. Accomplishments during the eight year tenure of Councilman Helms and the four year tenure of Councilman Scott were related. Staff was commended on its professionalism and in particu- lar the City Manager for his leadership. The incoming Councilmen were welcomed ~nd good wishes were extended for their tenure. Councilmen Helms and Scott both introduced tneir'wives and' families. Mayor Gilb then presented Plaques of Appreciation to Councilmen Helms and Scot t. The City Clerk then administered the oath of office to the newly elected Councilmen and presented each with a certification of election. Section 404 of the City Charter provides that after any election at which a Councilman or Councilmen are elected the first order of business is for the City Council to elect one of its members as the Presiding Officer who shall have the title of Mayor. He shall be the chief official of the City for all ceremonial purposes. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be pre- scribed by Council; The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during his absence or disability. Whereupon Councilman Margett placed in nomination the name of Floretta K. Lauber to act as Mayor for the ensuing year. Councilman Saelid seconded the motion and moved that the nominations be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Lauber expressed appreciation for the honor of representing the City and stated in part that community support was most important in maintaining good local government and called for "esprit de corps" among the Council members. Councilman Gilb placed in nomination the name of Jack Saelid as Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Parry seconded the motion and moved that the nominations be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Saelid expressed appreciation for being chosen to act in this capacity and looked forward to working with the new councilmen. Mayor Lauber, Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Parry and Margett introduced their families and Councilmen Margett and Parry expressed appreciation for the opportunity of serving the City and for the confidence bestowed in them by the electorate. Mayor Lauber presented to Councilman Gilb a Plaque of Appreciation for his accomplishments and efforts during his tenure as Mayor of the City. Mayor Lauber also presented to Councilmen Margett and Parry City lapel pins. 4-20-76 - 3 - ROLL CALL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Retirement Hotel) APPROVED p~ (Vuf 21:8988 Robert Strub, Los Angeles Turf Club, congratulated Mayor Lauber as the first lady to hold the office of Mayor in the City and to the reorganized Council. Appreciation was also expressed to the outgoing Councilmen for their leadership during their tenures. Dave Paradis, Chamber of Commerce Vice President, congratulated Lauber on her election to that office, and the new Councilmen. of appreciation were presented to outgoing Councilmen Helms and Mayor Letters Scot t. RECESS Council. reconvened and roll call was taken of the reorganized Council. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None I Planning Commission was unanimous in its recommendation for approval ofa retirement hotel at 753 W, Duarte Road subject to conditions specified in its Resolution No. 934 with the two following additional conditions: I. An additional fire stairw~ll shall be provided in a location satisfactory to the Fire Chief. 2. All landscaped areas shall comply with Code and plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for its review and approval, and a four-foot side landscaping area shall be provided adjacent to the east side of the building and a 16 foot wide driveway shall be permitted. It is proposed to construct a two story building with 60 rooms for ambulatory well persons. The Planning Director advised that the Department contacted many cities which have such facility and the data obtained was included in a staff report dated March 23. The Department does not at the present time have any standards, particu- larly in regard to parking, for either a retirement facility or a hotel. Although the facility will be within walking distance to shopping, medical services and bus lines, it was recommended that parking should be a minimum of one space for every two rooms which should allow adequate parking for residents, visitors and employees. Council expressed concern in the areas of parking adequacy, the possibility of guests preparing meals in their roomS and whether or not there was any way in which additional parking spaces might be obtained.. perhaps by the elimination of some of the structure. Also how to control the number of persons occupying each room. In answer to questions Samuel Wachi, architect for the proposed development, explored in detail the extent of the research which has gone into this facility. He said the exit problem has been resolved ' to the satisfaction of' the Fire Chief and that it more than meets the I fire requirements. There will be an elevator 'in the building. It will not be necessary for the retired guests to prepare meals in their rooms because all of their needs will be met in this regard. However, for very light snacks, teas, and the like a room will be provided on both' , floors for this purpose. The maximum number of persons in a room is two. It will not be a nursing home nor will it have any of the basic designs necessary for a nursing or convalescent home .. it is for retired we'll,: pe r sons.. Mr. Wachi continued in part that the parking should be adequate and noted its proximity to shopping, medical services, transportation, churches, etc. Sherman Davidson, who will operate the facility, stated in part that the majority of the elderly ~uests would not be driving a car and that eventually they hope to offer, transportation for their guests. He also stated that it will not ,'e any type of a convalescent home... that nursing homes come under an entirely different type of regulation; that it will be limited to ser :,or citizens. 4-20-76 - 4 - ;'-. ,., .,' ",'.,. ~ ~': ,,". ...' 21:8989 Councilman Gilb stated that because of the in-depth study made by the Planning Department and the unanimous action of the Planning Commission he MOVED for the approval of the conditional use permit subject to conditions specified in Resolution No. 934. Councilman Saelid commented that this type of development is not covered in the Zoning Code and suggested the establishment of same. He then seconded the motion which was carried unanimously~ AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 76-1 (downtown area) .1 ./ 1/ 'I i jJ ,.:> \0 CITY-OWNED PROPERTY RENTAL ,/ TABLED \~ U ?~~1)\ LeRoy Speirs, 312 W. Palm Drive, candidate for Councilman in the April 13 General Municipal Election, read a prepared statement (full text of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk) concerning the removal by Councilman Margett of Mr. Speirs' signs from private property during the campaign period and what transpired thereafter. He said in part that his statement is not to be construed to be self-serving as he did not feel that this had in any way any effect on the outcome of the election or his loss at the polls. He urged Councilman Margett to resign and that Council appoint a person in whom the public could have confidence in carrying out the affairs of the City. He said he did not seek that appointment for himself and made suggestions for such appointment. Arthur Fry, 231 W. Camino Real, stated in part that such things occur during elections and no one can stop it. He expressed support for Councilman Margett. Mrs. Fry joined in this observation. Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, suggested that Council investigate its limitation of five minutes for persons from the audience to address the Council. He referred to State Law in this regard. With reference to the remarks made by Mr. Speirs concerning the action of Councilman Margett he said in part that there are laws concerning interference with elections and they are ,being pursued. Dr. Gilford; 68 E. Arthur Avenue, spoke to stop signs installed recently on his street and objected to the one installed in front of his home due to the stopping, starting and screeching of brakes. He asked for its removal. He circulated diagrams of the location. Robert Rodriguez, 127 E. Arthur Avenue, said he could understand the position of Dr. Gilford but felt the safety of the many children in the block WaS of primary importance. The Director of Public Works advised that the signs are placed on public parkways. This matter not being on the agenda for this meeting it waS Councilman Gilb's observation that even if it were on the agenda he would be inclined to let the stop signs stay for the time being and await developments. Council concurred. It waS noted in a report dated April 20 that the engineering firm of Wilsey & Ham has completed and submitted the first phase of the Parking Assessment District 76-1. This includes the establishment of the District's Boundaries and Preliminary Spread of the Assessment. A public hearing has been scheduled for May 4. $2000 has been authorized for such plan preparation. Phase II now requires approval of Council before the engineering consultant may begin work. An appropriation of $7000 will be needed to finance the engineering work required to bring the project to the point where construction drawings are ordered to be prepared. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that $7000 be appropriated from Parking District No. 2 funds for such purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received the request of Babe Dahlgren to rent vacant City owned property located north of 25 North Fourth Avenue adjoining the Santa Anita Wash. Mr. Dahlgren desired to set up baseball batting practice and spoke to the time element..that he would have to have a definite answer at this time because there is such a limited period of time to get the boys ready for the Regional playoffs. The problems inherent in 4-20-76 - 5 - TRAFFIC (RODEO ROAD) at OLD OAK LANE) lV I ( ~ ( /tz. \ ../ (I II'" (1 A JI ,;./ (;"r'J' .? ~ .?~1 r: " l I-' DANCE PERMITS POST OFFICE RESTAURANT APPROVED DANCE PERMIT DEFERRED LONG BRANCH SALOON/ v" INCREASE IN INSURANCE COVERAGE (hazardous activities) f; ~~"fl (! 0 ~/~ I p.- 21: 8990 the subject location were discussed and because it would not be possible to resolve them readily Mr. Dahlgren asked that his request be TABLED, Mr. Dahlgren will confer with Mr. Pollard in determining the availa- bility of other locations. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the matter be TABLED. Pursuant to Council's request the Director of Public Works submitted a report on traffic conditions at Rodeo Road and Old Oak Lane. The communication from Mrs. John Johnson, 1634 Rodeo Road, was made part of the record. Mrs. Johnson felt the situation warrants the installation of a stop sign. George Lucas, 1629 Rodeo Road, spoke to the need and advised that one resident is in opposition who resides on the corner and resists the noise from the stopping and starting of vehicles. I Councilman Saelid suggested the addition of reflective dots in the center line of the street in addition to the requested stop signs and MOVED to approve the installation of 3 stop signs and the reflective dots in the center line. Motion seconded by Councilman Parry. Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, spoke to the speed of the traffic on his street and because there are no sidewalks the safety of the children is in jeopardy. He referred once again to the situation on Wheeler in front of the Post Office. He feels it is a hazard for persons endeavoring to cross the street at that location. Roll call vote as then taken on the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that a dance permit be issued to the Post Office Restaurant, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park location) subject to all regulations. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The application for a dance permit filed by the Long Branch Saloon, 131 1/2 E. Huntington Drive, was delayed for 60 days on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett. Council desired more study on the limited space available for dancing purposes and staff was asked to come back to Council with more data. Roll call was taken on the motion. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber NOES: None ABSENT: None I The City Manager explained the situation and the content of the propose ordinance governing certain high risk business occupations. ...to wit... the taxicab and news rack insurance coverage. Objections have been received from the San Gabriel Valley Taxicab Company and the Star News Circulation Director on the proposed amounts. Jim Connolly, Vice President of the Cab Company, said no other community which he serves requires the proposed amount of insurance coverage and said they have been carrying one million dollars of combined single limits and that if an increase is imposed they would probably have to pass it on to the consumer. It was the consensus of Council that a compromise of $2 million coverage1on the taxicabs would be in order considering the risks. 4-20-76 - 6 - WORK ACCEPTANCE (Peter Kiewit) Tennis Courts I ,( r( /r;?- ~ f: FINANCIAL J STATEMENT (March) ORDINANCE NO. l557 INTRODUCED AS AMENDED J ( ORDINANCE Ii NO. 1558 ADOPTED I ORDINANCE NO. 1559 ADOPTED /' 21:8991 Council next considered coverage for rtews tacks and the City Attorney stated in part that to his knowledge there have not been any claims filed for injury from the news racks. It was the consensus of Council that the present requirement of $100,000/$300,000 single occurrence would still be acceptable. An ordinance to this effect was introduced later in this meeting, (Ordinance No. 1557). Staff advised that the work performed by Peter Kiewit and Sons in the construction of tennis courts at the Baldwin Avenue Reservoir has been satisfactorivcompleted and recommended acceptance thereof. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call. vote as follows that the work be accepted and that final payment be made in accordance with the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council concurred in Councilman Saelid's request to have staff plant perhaps a climbing vine of some type on the south side of the structure in order to soften the expanse of concrete to those residing on Gloria Road; also staff will contact the resident to the east of the tennis courts on Orange Grove Avenue to ascertain if he would like to have some type of material installed to maintain his privacy in his rear yard. The Finance Director submitted the financial report for the month of March 1976. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1557, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the Same be INTRODUCED as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the second 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 -1. " It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett 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 Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the second 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-I." 4-20-76 - 7 - ORDINANCE NO. 1560 ADOPTED f 'l,ta~ l~ CLAIM REJECTED (Reese) f. ( 'IV ~ ~r\ l SAELID , I ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 21: 8992 It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett 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 Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the second 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." I It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry 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 Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented a claim for damages submitted by Alan B. Reese for dental costs incurred when Mr. Reese was engaging in a softball game at the Bonita Park and sustained injury to his teeth. The report submitted that the Recreation Director and the City Attorney investigated the site and there was no evidence of negligence on the part of the City. Further, Government Code Section 911.2 requires that a claim relating to a cause of action for personal injury must be presented no later than the 100th day after the accrual of the cause of action. This deadline was February 6, 1976. As the limitation is jurisdictional the insurance carrier recommended rejection of the claim due to defective filing. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the rejection of the claim by operation of law. AYES,: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Commented on complaints he has received from residents on Sunset Boulevard concerning the Rapid Transit buses going down that street through Temple City to the El Monte Terminal. He was advised that the buses do go through the City as far as Altadena. He felt that if the buses do not have sufficient patronage it probably would be cancelled anyway and Mayor Lauber commented that the City has waited so long for north-south transportation that perhaps it will resolve itself in time'l The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to MONDAY, APRIL 26 in the Conference Room at 7 p.m. to study water services. ~~ )( l<6yor ' ~ ATTEST: ~?4?');-Ld~ City Clerk 4-20-76 - 8 -