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Home My WebLink AboutJUNE 1,1976_2 21: 900'9 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 /l -r - I); - , - 1'>: t /0 rI rlt' . l.; I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, June 1, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Ch,arri:Jer of the Arcadia City Hall. Dr. Jerry G. Elliott, Arcadia Church of Christ Councilman David E. Parry PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18 were APPROVED. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 935 recommending a zone change from C-2 to R-O 15,000 & P (Parking Overlay) on the northerly 65.115 feet of 7 West Foothill Boulevard, aka 1115 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The site is presently zoned C-2 and developed with a parking lot used by the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church. Property to the south (on the same site) is also zoned C-2 and developed with an Atlantic Richfield service station and a vacant parcel. Properties to the north and west are zoned R-O 30,000 and developed with single-family dwellings and a church. Property to the east is vacant and zoned C-2. The recommended zoning would be consistent with the zoning of the properties to the north although the R-O (30,000) zoning would create a substandard parcel in terms of lot width and lot area (65.115 feet and 15,953 sq. ft. respectively. ) Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and Douglas Graham, 301 E. Colorado Pasadena, representing the Church, spoke in opposition to the zone change and stated in part that in their contacts with City staff it han not been indicated that the property would be subject to a zone change. The Church paid a substantial price for the lot and now finds it cannot be used for anything but parking. They would like to have some leeway in the development of the parcel and asked that they be permitted to use the front portion for commercial purposes. The Church uses the property now for parking purposes. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by .Councilman Ma.rgett and carried unanimously. During the consideration Council noted the proximity of the subject site to the residential to the north and recalled the opposition of the residents to commercial at that location. It was agreed by Council that it is unfortunate the Church had to pay a high price for the property but felt it had to be rezoned to something compatible with the area although the residents had been aware of the General Commercial zoning for some time. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 935 be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 6-1-76 - 1 - HEARING HEARING ( IJ tY'1 e !J~rrl)' P: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED (Garage) / jHEARING SCHEDULED June IS ') \/. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED (Restaurant) 21:9010 Planning Commission Resolution No. 936 recommending a text amendment ' to expand the authority of the administrative modification procedure to include R-2 lots containing one single-family dwelling and to include administrative modification of existi~g improvements constructed prior to the enactment of the present Code in Zones R-O, R-l and R-2. Reasons for the recommendation were set forth in a report dated April 13. 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 Margett and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber I NOES: None ABSENT: None Council received the request of the American Savings and Loan Associatio for a variance and a temporary permit for two years to locate a Type V n on-rated temporary building at 30 N. Santa Anita Avenue, It would be a standard temporary structure used for branch offices until a permanent building can be constructed. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and a representative of the Association circulated photographs of the proposal and explained that they are modular type structures and it would take about 10 days to put up with entrance on Santa Anita Avenue. It would have fourteen parking spaces which would be sufficient. Conditions of approval were discussed and the applicant said they are satisfactory. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the variance be approved and that a temporary permit be issued for the type of structure requested for a period of two years subject to all conditions specified. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 939 granted a conditional use permit to Vernon Crowder on behalf of the Arcadia Brake Shop at 113-1/2 St. Joseph Street subject to conditions set forth therein. It was noted in a staff report that all repair work will be done inside the building; the parking area in the rear will be striped and wheel stops will be provided where the spaces abut walls; e ig ht parking spaces to be allowed instead of the required nine; the parking area fronting on the alley will be screened from view and all screening will be subject to approval of the Planning Department. Any signs will conform to Code. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be approved subject to ail specified conditions. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber NOES: None I ABSENT: None Council scheduled a public hearing for June 15 on the Planning Commissio recommendation concerning an amendment to the Municipal Code deleting Section 9252.1.2 which permits two dwellings to be constructed on R-l lots in certain cases. (Res. No. 940). Planning Commission Resolution No. 941 granted a conditional use permit to Jerry and Lynn Enterprises to construct and operate a restaurant at 101 N. First Avenue. It was noted that the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use including all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required. Conditions of approval were set forth in detail in the resolution. For the record it was indicated that the applicant does not foresee any problem with the operation of 6-1-76 - 2 - RECESS I RECONVENED ......~ ." ~-. . \ ~ , . '" ._' " 'V., 21: 9011 the restaurant if the Wheeler Street right-of-way is reduced. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m. to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. > ..------ "- Council reconvened'at 8:45 p.m. and continued with agenda items. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED I ARCADIA DATSUN (25 N. Fourth Ave.) , 1*7'; Y'" BUDGET HEARING June 15 PARKING DOWNTOWN r "y \/ \?9 Bert A. Johnson, 331 E. Winnie Way, spoke of his study of various local, county and stat~ redev~lopment projects which he said will substantially increase the property/a~?ing the coming year. He said in part that CRA is one of the most expensive ways of developing property and that when property is ready for development free enterprise can do it. If there are eyesores in an area there are abatement proceedings and building codes which can be used effectively. He distributed copies of his report covering several months' study of CRA. William Faith, representing Robert Low, Arcadia Datsun, read a letter requesting permission for Mr. Low to proceed with some improvements to the property he has leased from the City at 25 N. Fourth Avenue prior to the time his conditional use permit is processed. (This was acted upon later in this meeting.) Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred once again to his request that Council discuss in public meeting the possibility of eliminating the city property tax and other methods of economy. He also referred to the increase in his property tax from 1954 to date. Myles Johnson, 73 W. Camino Real, spoke to the need for lighting and some method of reducing the speed of traffic on his street. He was advised that the Director of Public Works and Police Chief will have a report on this at the next Council meeting. In order to consider the following matter the prov~s~ons of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously.. In response to the request of Robert Low for permission to proceed with some improvements at 25 N. Fourth Avenue prior to his obtaining a conditional use permit it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be granted subject to all conditions required and that public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts of $500M/$100M to be carried naming the City as additional insured. 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 hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 1976-77 be scheduled for JUNE 15, 1976. At the request of Council staff prepared a study of alternative parking plans for the downtown area. The report included a brief history, 6-1-76 - 3 - ~BLOCK PARTIES (JULY 4) CONTRACT AWARD (Street Lighting) /. \" ~ 0/ ,.I , 1 -' 21:9012 present parking use survey, existing land use maps, financing alternatives, parking alternatives and recommendations. Some information was included concerning future parking needs, also information on a parking structure. Considerable discussion ensued on Alternative VIII which staff re- commends as the one conforming most to the needs and cost limitations of the area. It puts parking adjacent to the use where the greatest demand has been measured by survey and the cost would be well below the structure alternatives in per space cost and total dollars. Staff did not recommend a parking structure due to the cost and Council concurred that the property owners and businesses could not afford the cost. Financing on Alternative VIII could be borne by the businesses bene- fiting and the costs could be spread according to a formula measuring I such benefits. Council explored the other alternatives and during this consideration Graham Stubblefield, 1731 Rodeo Road, submitted his views that steps should be taken for improvement but it should be determined whether or not the businesses in the area can afford what is being proposed. Warran Dunbar, Parking Place Commissioner, suggested that Council have before it the entire picture and then make decisions. Following extensive discussion it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that Alternative VIII be approved; that the engineers be authorized to proceed along that line in their preparation of the preliminary engineering plans; that the parking area between the alley and the Huntington Drive stores along with the District Lot be redesigned and restriped; that an option be obtained on the Tiny Naylor excess parking area; that an updated appraisal of the Beckwith property be obtained and negotiations started therefor and that staff submit a recommenda- tion for a date for a public hearing on the preliminary engineering plans. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously street closures for July 4 Block Parties were APPROVED as follows subject to conditions in staff report dated June 1. Caballero Road (Hacienda to Orange Grove) 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Floral - (Northview to Second) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Winnie Way (Holly to Lovell) 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Council received the result of bids received and recommendation for award of contract for the Huntington Drive Street Lighting Project. The project provides for the replacement of all existing street lightSI on Huntington Drive between Holly and Santa Anita in conjunction with the undergrounding of all overhead power lines. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman ~arry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Allbrite Electric, Inc., in the amount of $62,379.70 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that $35,000 be appropriated from Capital Improvement Program and $35,000 from State Gas Funds for the construction, engineering and inspection; 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 Nc,ne 6-1-76 - 4 - MAINTENANCE TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Bids) I I STREET CLOSING (Portion Cal ifornia) COMPUTER SERVICES CONTINUED r {s~ (I ,) ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT APPROVED f Q1f I GAME MACHINES (REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED) / ~I I' . 21: 9013 Traffic Signal Maintenance work is presently performed by the County Road Department under an agreement which may be cancelled on a 30 day notice. It was the recommendation of staff that companies special- izing in this type of work could perform the work at a savings over the present cost, and recommended that bids be obtained for a one year contract with an option to extend based on price adjustments. Council concurred and it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be returned June 28 with report to Council at the meeting of July 6. Council discussed the possibility of closing a portion of California Street which the School Board has asked Council to consider for the purpose of expanding the physical education facilities at First Avenue Jr. High School. Staff submitted a report dated April 14 on the feasibility of vacating this portion. Inasmuch as Council has not received any input from the District as to specific proposals it was the consensus that the District be requested to submit same. Council received staff recommendation concerning the revised contract with the City of Anaheim for the continuation of the data processing services with Municipal Data Systems. It was noted in the report . dated May 26 that by continuing through the December 1977 period an opportunity would be afforded to evaluate the level of services and to explore other computer systems. Revisions and costs were set forth in the report. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the agreement be APPROVED and that $3,326 be appropriated from Account No. 417-28 to pay the 'City's share of closing co'sts: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Pursuant to Council's approval of the staff recommendation to enter into an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for animal control services on a one year basis it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the agreement, which has been reviewed by the City Attorney, be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Gerald Domcik, owner and operator of the miniature golf course at 135 E. Live Oak Avenue, appeared before Council at its last meeting objecting to the current charges in connection with his game machines. He said he was not notified of a proposed change in the code to eliminate Arcades and to license each machine. This ordinance was effective Japuary 2, 1976. Council received a staff report at this meeting indicating that Mr. Domcik is delinquent in the license fee for the miniature golf course and the game machines and of the endeavors to seek compliance on the part of Mr. Domcik. Mr. Domcik addressed Council at this meeting asking for permission to maintain his machines as an Arcade operation. The former owner of the golf course also appeared on Mr. Domcik's behalf and explained what in his opinion led to the confusion on the part of Mr. Domcik. Council felt there might be some inequity in the situation but reference was made to the problems encountered with an arcade license at another location which brought about the change in the Code. However Council 6-1-76 - 5 - WORK ACCEPTED ,. {i'"l I,:,] J r ORDINANCE NO, 1561 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1562 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO, 1563 INTRODUCED ~' . .CLAIM . REJECTED (Harvey) 21:9014 was not aware at the time that there was another arcade operation in the City. Mr. Domcik was advised to discuss the financial aspect with the Finance Officer and staff will prepare another report or formula on costs for an arcade operation. Q~ recommendation of staff the work performed by Superior Waterproofing Company in the recaulking of reservoir seams was ACCEPTED and final _payment AUTHORIZED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None I The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1561, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING A SETBACK LINE OF FORTY FEET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF SANTA CLARA STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE." 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1562, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 6429.2.3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING TAXICAB OPERATORS TO MAINTAIN A LOCAL TELEPHONE NUMBER AND DELETING THE REQUIREMENT FOR MAINTAINING A LOCAL PLACE OF BUSINESS." 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 INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council ,Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City ,Attorn~y .presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1563, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING WATER RATES AND ADDING NEW SECTION 7531. 3.2. DEALING WITH PUMPING ADJUSTMENT CHARGES," I 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, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Mark David Harvey for property damages was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 6-1-76 - 6 - EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN I I '.". ,~- ~ 21:9015 At 11 p.m. the meeting adjourned to an executive session in the Conference Room. At 11:30 Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter in memory of Mrs. Hilda Redmond to Wednesday June 2, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room to continue consideration of the 1976-77 budget. ~ J: ~~-I'~ Mayor ATTEST: ~jJ~~ City Clerk 6-1-76 - 7 -