Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 18,1976_2 21:9000 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTA'rION HEARING PARKING NEEDS (Downtown) Continued 1 ,(' .1 .-J Ii'" MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 18, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Paul Devenport, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Councilman Bob Margett PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1976 were APPROVED. Former Mayor Edward L. Butterworth extended congratulations to Mayor Floretta K. Lauber on her selection as the Presiding Officer of the Council for the ensuing year and congratulations were also extended to newly elected Councilmen Margett and Parry. Mr. Butterworth observed in part that as members of the legislative body they will be subject to any number of pressure groups and that the only protection the tax- payers and residents have is in their capacity to stand up to those pressure situations which he felt certain they will. Mr. Butterworth then congratulated Councilman Gilb on his initiative, creativity and hard work while serving as Mayor and it was thought that he would appreciate a momento of his Mayorship which could be passed down in his family so an autographed photograph of United States President Gerald R. Ford was presented to Councilman Gilb with the President's inscription along with a letter from a member of the president1s Cabinet authenticating the signature and inscription. Councilman Gilb expressed deep appreciation for the presentation. Proposed Special Assessment District for parking improvements in the Central area. (This was continued from the last regular meeting pending data concerning the cost of a parking structure.) Staff submitted its report dated May 13 indicating its findings on the cost of such a structure - consisting of a ground level and one elevated level to be located between the alley north of Huntington Drive and Wheeler Street. It would provide a total of 320 parking spaces or 133 more parking spaces than without a structure. Two prices were submitted - approximately $470,000 for what was referred to as an austere structure and $601,000 for what was referred to as a quality structure. These figures do not include fees for other items such as landscaping, irrigation and the like. Norman Cole, 1000 Paloma Drive, stated in part that in his calculations and after discussions with the Economic Coordinator it appears to him that under the proposed plan the additional parking spaces to be obtained from the tremendous expense would not solve the downtown problem. He felt the businessmen in the area have no idea of what the cost would be to them and recommended that if and when Council makes a decision it should provide for future development of the area and asked Council to weigh the matter carefully to see if there are some alternate plans. 5-18- 76 - 1 - HEARING SPECIAL SETBACK (Santa Clara) I 1/;. " ,../ jX/' (;{P r ",-rr i ~ . PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED 21:9001 Councilman Gilb then explored what occurred at the recent joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Council at which it was felt advisable to consider a parking structure rather than fragmenting the entire area with parking spaces. Mayor Lauber brought up the question as to how such a structure would be financed, and Councilman Saelid felt Council should assess its parking needs over the next ten to twenty years and then move in that direction. Charles Chivetta, 106 E. Longden Avenue, referred to the joint Planning Commission and Council meeting held May 17. He was advised that it was an 'adjourned regular meeting to which the regular meeting of May 4 was adjourned for the specific purpose of discussing the parking problem in the downtown area. He felt the parking deficiency has been created by the legislative body and asked Council not to diminish its ordinance 'and' require the' developer to meet .that ordinance. I Councilman Margett felt the parking structure would provide flexibilit which is what is needed in the area; that the opportunity to decide on a goal might 'be the very catalyst needed. He favored a comprehensive plan and Councilman Parry agreed basically stating in part that he did not think the present plan would resolve the problem of inadequate parking.. .that the parking structure seems the best answer thus far, however any plan smuld be based on need for future years rather than just the present problem. He also submitted in part that the merchants in the area should give some additional input in working out the financing. Some discussion held on a proposed temporary structure to house the American Savings and Loan Association on a portion of the parking lot (Wheeler and Santa Anita - in the rear of Tiny Naylor's). However that matter will soon be before Council for a modification of the Building Code. The Association plans to take a 2 year lease and during the interim would endeavor to locate a permanent site. No one else desiring to be heard the,hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Staff will study all alternatives to include the full development of the entire area for future needs - a parking structure as discussed with the Planning Commission and some input on financing. 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 between First and Fifth Avenues. It was noted therein that the southerly portion of Santa Clara between Second and the Santa Anita Wash is ten feet substandard in width and proposed to be widened during the next year's Capital Improvement Program. It was submitted that it is in the interest of good planning to ensure that industrial developments which may occur on Santa Clara will have adequate and uniform building setbacks based on the planned street width. The proposed change would not have a' significant effect on the environment and a negative declaration to that effect has been filed. 1 Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be approved and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate amending ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid. Lauber None None In order to take the following action the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. 5-18-76 - 2 - 1 r /) ;,l/\ ~d\ \, , ~ 111\ . ~ HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE 1120-50 West Foothill Blvd. (WITHDRAWN) HEARING Lot Consolidation - sle corner Baldwin & Huntington p..~tJP 1 \ \r . to. II.- ~\ tY f. .. ~ ~:'. "'(L ~ / ~..0" ~.~:.;';;:~'~t..l:;;?,:k' ~.~ ~i."~ j ~~~~/~ 21:9002 Council had been considering an abatement period in connection with construction equipment storage yards in the downtown area and it was the consensus that a study be made on the appropriate amount of time for an abatement period and whether or not other nonconforming uses should be included. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that staff be directed to undertake a review and submit a report or a draft of an amending ordinance to Council .for its consideration. Council received information that the applicants for a change of zone from residential to commercial for property located at 1120-1150 W. Foothill Boulevard have withdrawn their requests. Fred G. Ryan, representing the applicants, spoke to this. Mayor Lauber read for the record a telegram from the area Homeowner's Association opposing any change in the existing General Plan as requested and that the residents are committed to the continuation of the residential use. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the withdrawal be accepted and recorded accordingly. The Planning Commiasion granted the Home Federal Savings & Loan Association of San Diego a lot consolidation, subject to specified conditions, for property at the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue. The requirement imposed by the Commission for dedications and improvements was appealed by the applicant and the matter is now before Council in public hearing proceedings. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and Victor St.ark, official with the Association, exhibited a rendering of the proposed building. Mr. Stark said that during his contacts with City Departments no mention was made of the proposed widening of Baldwin Avenue south from Huntington Drive which would require an 8 ft. street dedication on Baldwin Avenue. He said the changes would be expensive and difficult; that the building is not the type to build flush against the' sidewalk. All other requirements would not pose any problem but he did object to the proposed widening of Baldwin Avenue because landscaping would not then be possible due to the loss ~f the footage; that they cobld not realign the building and submitted that if the City pick up. additional land on the east they could negotiate. a trade. projecturals were then reviewed by Council and the Director of Public Works explained what is proposed for handling increased traffic at that location in future years. Mr. Stark said they have tried to realign the building design by angle parking but it could not be done because the driveway will be only two way and it would end up too shallow for parking maneuvering. The applicant had also asked that they be permitted to post a bond concerning certain improvements so they could be installed con- currently otherwise they would have to install curb, gutter, etc., and then tear them out when the driveway was put in. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was the consensus of Council that it is an unfortunate situation for the applicant however this is the last opportunity the City will have for the widening of Baldwin Avenue and reference was made to the way the traffic is increasing in that area. It was agreed that the request that the construction be allowed to be bonded would be acceptable. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for permission to post a bond on the construction - to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works - be granted and that. 5-18-76 - 3 - ~'(lNDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Drive-up window) APPROVED ,) t CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Parking- Pre-school) CITY PARKING LOT - soccer & football r! ,1~o:{ol\",f} ~, IOSN e,,,\ TENNIS COURT SCREENING TABLED 'J,/ ~ (]""v IX BICENTENNIAL \ " COMMISSION (Auditorium) 21:9003 the APPEAL from the requirement for an 8 foot street dedication be DENIED and that the findings of the Planning Commission in that regard be SUSTAINED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc il None None Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber .' Planning Commission Resolution No. 937 granted a conditional use permit to the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association for a drive-up window at the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue (654-668 W. Huntington Drive and 812-816 S. Baldwin Avenue.) It was noted that one of the conditions of the lot consolidation for this property 1 regarding street dedication on Baldwin Avenue would cause the eave of the proposed building to be at the property line. This would require the facia to be constructed of material other than wood. The building would not be located adjacent to other structures and would not cause a fire hazard. The resolution recommends that Council allow the use of the materials and architectural design if it does not interfere with the public safety. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be and it is hereby APPROVED subject to conditions set forth in Resolution No. 937. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 938 granted a conditional use permit to the Victory Chapel Foursquare Church for permission to expand its parking area and to operate a preschool at its premises located at 805 N. First Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that. the recommendation be APPROVED subject to conditions set forth in Resolution No. 938. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council had asked the Recreation Commission to consider the possibility of using the unused portion of the north City Hall parking lot as a soccer and football playing field and the Commission recommended same.. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to include provision in the 1977-78 Capital Improvement Program Budget for this activity. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 1 The Recreation Commission recommended installation of screening on the south and east fences of the Orange Grove tennis courts. However staff questioned this inasmuch as there have been no complaints to date. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the matter be TABLED for six months. Council received a Resolution from the Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission asking Council to consider the construction of an auditorium building to serve as a lasting monument to the independence of the United States. Council has been studying this possibility for quite some time especially in the financing area and it was the consensus of 5-18-76 - 4 - RECESS RECONVENE 21: 9004 Council that Councilman Saelid, liaison to the Commission, discuss the matter with that body and see if it has ideas about financing which Council has not considered. Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened and proceeded with consideration of agenda items. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1 1 ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT (June 1) ( . 1)'l'f . (' CABLE TV rate increase DENIED \--,. d1l </ \ Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to an article in the local press wherein the City staff pointed out that due to the requirements for revenue in the ensuing year's budget it would probably preclude lowering the tax rate. He suggested Council seriously consider and discuss at this meeting deleting the city 'property tax on owner occupied homes and if this is not possible legally then just eliminate all property tax in the City. He also suggested an internal review of the departmental expenditures. Myles Johnson, 73 W. Camino Real, spoke to the speed of traffic on his street and the lack of adequate street lighting. Some discussion held and it was the consensus of Council that this matter be referred to the Public Works and Police Departments for report back. Robert Walker, owner of property at the northeast corner of First and Wheeler, stated in part that the development of the downtown area is important and that there is sufficient land to bring in a project comparable to the Arcadia Medical Center and asked Council to move ahead; that in retrospect the good things which have happened in the downtown area have been initiated by the City Council either through the redevelopment agency or other means. He also spoke to the narrowing of Wheeler Street which he hoped would become a reality and would provide additional parking space which is critical. Jerry Domcik, 135 E. Live Oak Avenue, owner and operator of the miniature golf course at that address, spoke to the increase in his license fees for his game machines which he keeps under one roof. This was until last January considered an Arcade operation but that classi- fication has been eliminated by the City. He said the costs will run so high that he will be unable to stay in business. He is in the vending machine business and explained that operation. He was advised that the City did not encounter as many problems when the machines were out in the open as it did when they were maintained in an arcade and that brought about the change. However there was some misunderstanding and staff was requested to look into this matter and bring back a report at the next regular meeting. Pursuant to staff information that the proposed agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for animal control services for the ensuing year had not been completed it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that same be placed on the agenda for June 1. Request from Teleprompter of Sierra Madre for an increase in the monthly rate for additional residential outlets from the present $1.25 per month to $2.00 per month. Staff submitted a report dated May 14 listing the existing cable television rates and noted that Council granted a 25 percent increase in the residential additional outlet monthly rate from $1.00 to $1.25 in October of 1974 and at the same time granted an 11 percent increase in the basic monthly rate from $5.95 to $6.60 and in August 1975 granted a 7 percent increase in the basic monthly rate from $6.60 to $7.05. The pres~nt rate is one of the highest in the San Gabriel Valley and denial '.as recommended. 5-18-76 - 5 - CONTRACT AWARD (Park Construction) ttD f. \? RESOLUTION NO. 4561 ADOPTED (Federal Aid Urban System) " f ':;' 'T~CT NO. 32103 STREETS ACCEPTED FOR MAINTENANCE 21:9005 Zone Sailer, Assistant Manager of Teleprompter, stated in part that an endeavor is being made to adjust the rates in both Arcadia and Sierra Madre so they will be the same for the level of service and it would only affect those subscribers who have more than one TV outlet. At one time Sierra Madre had agreed to an increase to the $2.00 monthly rate for additional residential outlets but before an agreement could be executed that City returned to the $1.25. He hoped to renegotiate that agreement with Sierra Madre. It was noted by staff that the rates are now the same in both cities and that an attempt has been made to widen the service area, obtain better programming and that Mr. Sailer has been unable to accomplish this as his budget is handed down from the New York office. A suggestion was made that perhaps the way to get action was to contact the New York office. 1 It was then MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of staff be approved and that the request be and it is hereby DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber Ccuncilman Gilb None Council received the result of bids received and recommendation for award of contract for the construction of a park at Sixth and Longden Avenues. This bid proposal consisted of two bid schedules... Schedule I covered all work and Schedule II deleted brick trim around the sidewalk within the park and on the curbing around two play areas. Staff has checked the references of the low bidder for park projects and has concluded that the contractor will perform in an acceptable manner. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to E. C. Construction Company in the amount of $88,580 for Schedule I; that $106,000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Program; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. 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. 4561, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE CITY OF ARCADIA'S PORTION OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY, THE URBAN AREA BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY, .AND THE DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL-AID URBAN ROUTES IN SAID CITY." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and 1 carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber NOES: None ABSENT: None This resolution requests approval of the 1980 Functional Usage Study, the Federal-Aid Urban System and the Urban Boundaries as forwarded by the City to the California Department of Transportation. Staff advised that all improvements in Tract No. 32103 (Don Robles Drive) have been completed in accordance with conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unani- mously that the streets be accepted for maintenance by the City. 5-18-76 - 6 - f' /' EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Uniforms) 1 FASHION PARK (Restrooms) LOCAL PLACE OF BUSINESS (Taxicabs) Not necessary .~{ \ LEASE / OPTION (ARCADIA DATSUN) APPROVED 1 / ) \ f R T D BOARD/DlR. '" ~ \Dqi; 21:9006 Council received the result of bids received and recommendation for purchase of uniform rental service. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Advance Uniform Service be awarded the contract for a period of two years; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the uniforms be purchased from said company. Funds are in departmental operating budgets. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received a communication from the General Manager of Fashion Park concerning the construction of two additional restrooms at the facility. It advised that the two existing restrooms are proving sufficient and asked Council to officially concur with its conclusion that additional restrooms not be required. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that a letter be forwarded to Fashion Park concurring with the findings and congratulating them on keeping apprised of the situation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received a report from the City Attorney concerning the code requirement that a taxicab company must maintain a place of business within the City. Up until the present time the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company has been the only taxicab permittee in the City, however, another individual currently desires to operate a one-cab company within the city and objects to the requirement. In discussing the matter with the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company it was noted by that company that the cost of maintaining and operating a local place of business would amount to $12,480 per year. It was the consensus of Council that it is not necessary to have a local place of business however a local telephone was important. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the amending ordinance. I/{ Council continued its consideration of a lease/option on City-owned property at 25 N. Fourth Avenue to the Arcadia Datsun. The City Attorney submitted a report on conditions and issues yet to be de- termined. William Faith, representing the lessee, spoke to the agreement which was acceptable in terms of rental, purchase price and conditions. Some discussion ensued on the Rental Agreement which is a matter of record and it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote that the Agreement be AUTHORIZED for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk pursuant to all terms and conditions therein. This would provide in part for a monthly rental of $970 for a period of five years; that the property could be purchased at any time during the term of the agreement for $159,000 with some credits for rent paid and for improvements made to bring the building up to code. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the Council authorize its representation on the City Selection Committee - Corridor D on the Rapid Transit District Board of Directors to be a currently elected Council member. 5-18-76 - 7 - 21:9007 The matter of the closing of California Street at the First Avenue Jr. High School location will be an agenda item for June 1. Councilman Saelid advised of the interest of the School Board in this matter. Councilman Saelid invited Mr. Fletcher to sit in on the budget sessions as discussions on revenue and taxes are held at those sessions. They are public ~eetings. BUDGET STUDY At 10:45 p.m. Council adjourned to a Budget session. RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT At 12:20 a.m., May 19, Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to June 1, 1976 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. 1 ~r- ,f ~,~. Mayor ~~~aA?~ 1 5-18-76 - 8 -