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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 4,1976_2 21.8993 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 HEARING (CONTINUED) It ~ '2.-- f:o I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 4, 1976 at 7,30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Father Ralph Fitzpatrick, Church of Holy Angels Councilman Jack Saelid PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1976 were APPROVED. The public hearing on the request of the Arcadia Datsun, Inc., to lease city-owned property at 25 N, Fourth Avenue was continued to this date. The Arcadia Datsun's attorney had submitted a counter proposal to the proposed agreement for rental and this material together with maps of the subject site were submitted to Council at this time. A change was indicated in the term of the lease from a month-to-month basis to a five year lease basis with a provision giving the lessee an option to purchase pursuant to figures set forth in the staff report dated May 4. The Land Committee (Councilmen Gilb and Parry) submitted their views and it was Councilman Parry's position that the counter proposal would not be acceptable to him and that any option to purchase should not be negotiated until Datsun acquires ownership of the front parcel facing Huntington Drive. He suggested other conditions for the sale and transfer of the property. Councilman Gilb said he would be willing to sell the property for $159,000 but did not have a definite opinion on rental terms, In summary it was suggested that the final agreement include a five year lease at $970 per month giving the lessee an option to purchase the property at a price of $159,000 giving some credit for improvements made to bring the building up to Code and possibly some credit for money paid as part of rental to be applied against the purchase price. It was agreed that the option to purchase should not be negotiated until Datsun has title to the front footage on Huntington Drive. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and William E, Faith, attorney for Datsun, stated in part that there would be no problem in providing a condition that Mr. Low own the frontage before he exercises the option with the City; that Mr. Low is also interested in acquiring the entire parcel including the so-called triangle, although the latter might create a financing problem as far as acquiring the entire package is concerned. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. 5-4-76 - 1 - HEARING (Parking Improvements Centr al area) May 18 o fotfJ I (? I 21:8994 Discussion ensued with the City Attorney submitting areas of concern in the consideration of an option, i.e., the fair market value of the property and other specifics relating to calculations which should be considered before any final determination is reached, It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that staff be and it is hereby directed to draft a new agreement along the lines discussed at this meeting; that same be submitted to Council at its next regular meeting (May 18) and that Mr. Low and his attorney receive copies as soon as they are available, This hearing was scheduled to consider and receive input from property owners on the proposed Special Assessment for parking improvements in I the Central Area between Huntington and Santa Clara, both sides of Huntington between Santa Anita and First, both sides of First from Huntington to Santa Clara and the north side of Santa Clara between Santa Anita and Front Street. Protests from property owners will be heard at a later date on individual assessments. The City Manager advised that the resolution prepared for consideration at this meeting was not relevant at this particular time and might complicate the proceedings, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that Resolution No, 4557 be TABLED. The Economic Coordinator explained the purpose of this hearing and advised that the Parking Place Commission has concluded that there is no ideal solution and has assembled its best compromise presented here in a general plan form illustrating the extent and location of public parking improvements. The Commission realizes the plan is subject to refinement in design and costs. projecturals were reviewed with Pete Van Riper of Wilsey & Ham, Civil Engineers, explaining the slides and the benefits to each area. He noted improvements to be made including new construction of pavement, lighting and landscaping, repair and refurbishing of existing paving with some new paving proposed for the alley, He indicated where the widening of the alley would be made and also commented on the proposed narrowing of Wheeler Street. He suggested that two alternatives be prepared - one showing a concept with the narrowing and one without, thus giving Council the benefit of analyzing both alternatives in plan form. In conclusion he indicated rough estimates of $194,000 for construction, land acquisition estimated at $189,000 and with con- tingencies and consulting fees the total project is estimated to cost $431,000. F. MacKenzie Brown, Bond Consultant, explained in detail the financing of an assessment program and concluded that the 1913 Procedural Statutes with the 1915 Bond Act would provide a more favorable result to the property owners. In response to an inquiry the City Clerk advised that she had not received any communications, Whereupon the hearing was declared OPEN by Mayor Lauber. I Ardene Boller, 50 N, First Avenue, expressed concern over the narrowing of Wheeler Street and stated that his property and surrounding areas had adequate parking and that the real problem for parking was the Towne Center and the Great Scot~ Restaurant area, He was not objecting to the overall plan but did feel it needed more study. Norman Cole, 29-31 E. Santa Clara, submitted general approval of the additional development to the area but questioned whether or not the subject proposal would meet the needs of the area and if the expense of the land acquisition and development might warrant double deck parking. 5-4-76 - 2 - I SETBACK- HEARING SCHEDULED VMAY 18, 1976 I RESOLUTION \ I NO. 4560 V ADOPTED I ,/ f ,1lJ..l 01 ----'JY r ,./ TRACT NO. 25183 FINAL MAP APPROVED ZONE CHANGE Hearing June I, 1976 '~',~'r"'-'_, :'.~" . ~.~ :;,' ~-: '-.,.;. 21: 8995 Mr. Joly, owner of the Thrifty Drug Store property at 65 E. Huntington Drive, expressed an opinion that the plan was favorable but in his economic condition, after spending considerable money as a result of the Wilsey-Ham report, stated he absolutely could not stand any more taxation, Andrew Krappman, representing the owners of the property leased to the Huntington Health Club at 41 E: Huntington Drive, stated in part that there will probably not be any substantial opposition to the proposal inasmuch as additional parking is needed. He agreed with the remarks of the Bond Consultant in his recommendation on the financing. Sug- gestions for additional parking spaces were submitted by Mr. Krappman which he asked Council to consider. He felt the proposal works for the benefit of the Towne Center and against those businesses on Huntington Drive and submitted the plight of his client as a case in point. He felt there is much to be considered before final determination, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the hearing REMAIN OPEN for further input; that additional information on financing and an approximate cost of a structure for deck parking be submitted to Council along with a report on how it might affect the existing concept and the overall cost. The matter will appear on agenda for May 18. On February 17 Council received a minute resolution from the Planning Commission recommending the establishment of a Special Setback of 40 feet from the center line of Santa Clara from First to Fifth AVenue, Council delayed the scheduling of a public hearing until the completion of an authorized appraisal of the property at the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Santa Clara Street, This has now been completed, Whereupon-the City Attorney presented Resolution No, 4560, explained the content which schedules a public hearing for May 18, 1976 and read the title of Resolution No, 4560, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA STATING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL SETBACK OF FORTY FEET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF SANTA CLARA STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND FI FTH A VENUE. " 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 same be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Upon advice from staff that the final map of Tract No, 25183, 1110- 1130 W, Foothill Boulevard substantially complies with the tentative it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be APPROVED. map AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The Planning Commission at its meeting of April 27 adopted Resolution No. 935 recommending a zone change from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-O 15,000 & P (Parking overlay) on the north 65 feet of property located at 7 W, Foothill Boulevard (1115 N. Santa Anita Avenue.) A public hearing being required it was MOVED by C~uncilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that same be and it is hereby scheduled for June 1, 1976. 5-4-76 - 3 - MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT JAMENDMENT \ Hearing June 1, 1976 Adjournment Reconvene AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES (May 18 agenda) f ~1t SIDEWALK PROGRAM 1975-76 (June 15 Hearing) F IIJ1 \,1- I I ~ ~'16IV ACCEPTANCE OF WORK (TENNIS COURT LIGHTING) 21:8996 The Planning Commission at its meeting of April 27 adopted Resolution No. 936 recommending a text amendment concerning expansion of the authority of the administrative modification procedure to include R-2 lots containing one single-family dwelling and to include administrative modification of existing improvements constructed prior to the anactment of the present code in Zones C-O, R-l and R-2. A public hearing being required it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that same be and 'it is hereby scheduled for June 1, 1976, Council adjourned in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened and continued consideration of the agenda items, I Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue spoke to information he has received from the County Assessor that his assessed valuation will increase sub- stantially - about 71 percent - and asked 'Council to think in terms of dollars not rates when considering the tax rate. He also deplored the fact that only about 25 percent of the voters saw fit to vote in the recent general municipal election and made suggestions in connection with the Council policy of permitting those in the audience to speak for 5 minutes, i.e., base the time allowed on whether or not they took the time to vote. Staff reported on its findings concerning an agreement for animal control services. The new proposal by Los Angeles County was explored and based upon Cuunty data for 1974-75 as well as the current year it was estimated that the City would have to pay the County between $3000 and $5000 in additional funds during the next fiscal year 1976-77 assuming the level of service needed is approximately the same. Alternatives were submitted and it was recommended that the City contract with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for one year as it was believed that facility could provide.a quality of service as good or better than the County and would provide a net surplus of approximately $4000 as the difference in cost between the County service and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society could be as much as $10,000. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that an agreement be drawn up for one year with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society to provide animal control services commencing July 1, 1976 and that the agreement be placed on the Agenda for May 18 for Council's consideration. Council received revised locations of the 1975-76 sidewalk program and implementation of the Shert Form of Assessment District Act of 1911 - Job No. 449 and the draft Environmental Impact Report, maps and other material related to the program. Final funding of the project will not be made until after construction bids have been received. I It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the tentative list of the 1975-76 sidewalk locations be APPROVED, that June l5, 1976 be designated for a public hearing on these locations and the draft E.I.R., and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to notice the affected property owners on the proposed project. It was also MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the list of locations for sidewalk and curb construction under the 19l1 Act be APPROVED; that June l5, 1976 be designated as the date of public hearing and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to mail and post Notices pertinent thereto. On advice from staff that Steiny and Company, Inc., contractor for the reconstruction of tennis court lighting at the Arcadia High School (Job No. 446) has satisfactorily completed the work it was MOVED by 5-4-76 - 4 - I TREE REPLACEMENT (PORTION BALDWIN AVE. APPROVED) p\'ll-' ( \/ STREET LIGHTING HUNTINGTON DR. (UNDERGROUND UTILITY DIST. 7) CALL FOR BIDS f :\ ,Lv \ FLOOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT I APPROVED FOR PURCHASE ,,- / r '\ ( ~ \\ ,!( Y '1\ \' " ( , ,\ '\" COMMUNICATIONS (DAHLGREN) 1/ TABLED. y, I'-~ , \/{\' , ...." , "~, -. ' < \.. ;- ",-,..,,\...",- 21:8997 Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be accepted and that final payment be authorized in accordance with the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received the staff report in connection with the petition received by the Department of Public Works asking that existing City- owned Holly Oak trees which are on both sides of Baldwin Avenue between Huntington Drive and Camino Real be removed and replaced with the Ficus tree. The petition set forth that the existing trees were planted some 10 to 15 years ago and they have grown to the point where business signs are being obscured and inconvenience customers and in addition the acorns that fall present a hazard to pedestrians. The report indicated the staff has reviewed the project for compliance with the Environmental Quality Act which supports the contentions made by the petitioners and recommends one hundred percent replacement, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council hereby makes determination that the project is categorically exempt from the EIR Act and authorizes the replacement of the trees within the public, right-of-way with payment to be made by the businessmen on said street for the actual cost of removal and replacement, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On September 16, 1975 Council adopted Resolution No, 4525 establishing Underground Utility District No.7, The area is on Huntington Drive from Helly to Santa Anita, Plans and specifications were submitted to Council at this meeting, The staff report of April 27 indicates the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the Environmental Quality Act since it falls into a class of projects which do not have a significant effect on the environment. The Southern California Edison Company proposes to have its underground system energized by October 1, 1976 and in order to provide continuous service staff recommended approval. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids. Council received the staff report dated May 4, 1976 indicating that there are approximately 4000 yards of carpet at the City Hall, Police Station and Library, and that a significant cost savings can be real- ized if the City purchases its own floor cleaning equipment which would provide proper cleaning care, It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the equipment be purchased ($1200 for the scrubber and $850 for the extractor,. total $2,060 including tax) and that $2500 be appropriated from Council Contingency for this purpose, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council TABLED the communication from Babe Dahlgren concerning available and appropriate land for baseball batting instruction, Councilman Saelid commented that he would like to see Mr, Dahlgren establish his business some place in the City but the property in 5-4-76 - 5 - jORDINANCE NO. 1557 ADOPTED I RESOLUTION . INO. 4556 \J ADOPTED J RESOLUTION NO, 4559 ADOPTED . ':J I \?' ~\I \ \ , I I J RESOLUTION NO. 4563 ADOPTED 'j f \/" . HEARING RESCHEDULED TRACT NO. 31251 September 21 /;\~ \ \\~,. \~ ~ l\ (\ ~~ ~0 21:8998 question is just not appropriate and wondered if the property north of City Hall would be suitable. In any event he would like to have the Recreation Commission give some thought to its use - perhaps for soccer or softball. Council concurred. The City Attorney presented for the second 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 ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4556, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THE NEED FOR AND DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS." 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 the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4559. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION NO. 44 (MAYFLOWER AREA) TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as fdllows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4563, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION NO, 45 (9182 HUNTINGTON DRIVE) TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA." I It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the hearing on proposed Tract No, 31251 was rescheduled for September 21, 1976, At that time Council will consider a proposed 101 lot subdivision and an environmental impact report on a project proposed for north of Foothill Jr, High School, west of the Monrovia City limits and east of the Oakglen Avenue Santa Anita Wash area, 5-4-76 - 6 - COUNTY SANITATION DIST. 15 & 22 SAELID MAYOR LAUBER 10'" ADJOURNMENT I 21:8999 Mayor Lauber appointed Councilman Jack Saelid as alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 15 and 22. The Director of Public Works will look into what can be done to reduce the speed of traffic on Michillinda between Sunset and Colorado, Announced that the National Guard will be celebrating the Bicentennial by marathon runners from border to border of cities and will be in Arcadia Sunday May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. A Proclamation will be presented at that time, Mayor _Lauber _advised that former Mayor Arth had relayed a message to her from Wayne Anderson that he has an opportunity to procure a hand carved peacock which he would -like to present as a gift to the City. Council expressed appreciation and agreed to accept it with pleasure. At 10:30 p,m. Council adjourned to Budget Review. At 11:30 p.m. the meeting 'reconvened and adjourned to May 14, 1976 at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room for continuance of budget review. ~%;&.~ ayor ATTEST: ~~~~ City Clerk 5-4-76 - 7 -