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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 23,1971_2 1 ROLL CALL RESOLUTION NO. 4L88 AMENDING PORTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 4185 3-J:;;;..7 1 19:7785A MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1971 The City Council met in a Special Session calLed in full compliance with the provisions of Section 408 of the City Charter on February 23, 1971 at 8:30 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall. PURPOSE: To consider amending Resolution No. 4185 establishing regulations for certain property at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue upon its reclassification to the C-2, D and H zones. PRESENT: ABSENT: OTHERS: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works,- Representatives of Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., and Press, At issue were 1) issuance of occupancy permits for the department stores, and 2) the length of time the developer wouLd be responsibLe for traffic problems. The City Attorney had prepared Resolution No. 4188 for Council consideration. Following detailed review of Condition Considine, seconded by Councilman'Hage said cond~tion as p,resent,ed be ",mended . ~ ",\'., ;" ~ 6 it was MOVED by Councilman and carried on roll call that to read' as" follows: \....' ".' \- "No certificate of occupancy for the first department store shall be issued until such time as the City is furnished evidence reasonably satisfactory to the City assuring the completion of the second department store within six (6) months of the occupancy of the first, and until the mall building shell, the enclosed mall, parking lot and landscaping are completed; and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any mall store until the City is furnished evidence reasonably satisfactory to the City in the nature of a construction contract assuring the completion of a third department store within twenty-four (24) months." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Following detailed review of Condition 8 it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call that Condition 8 as presented be ACCEPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Condition 8a - accepted as written. Condition 8b - Add "including race track traffic which is caused to be rerouted by the construction of the project" to the end of the last sentence. Conditions 8c through 8f - accepted as written. 2-23-71 - 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 4188 ADOPTED r/;J-J,7 ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE and ADJOURNMENT 19: 7785-B Whereupon the City Attorney then presented and read the title of Resolution No. 4188, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 6 AND 8 OF RESOLUTION NO. 4185, RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND BALDWIN AVENUE.," It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4188 be and it is hereby ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 1 At 10:30 p.m. Council entered an executive session. At 11:00 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned sine die immediately thereafter. Jl"".(dc {j5~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Christine Van Maanen City Clerk 1 2- 23-71 - 2 - CITY COUNCIL PROCE~DINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 19 :7786 1 """,m" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (ARGUMENT AUTHORITY) HEARING (Weeds) f- /11, I 1 HEARING (CAP) ../.f} rip -. l,. t1 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Leslie G. StratWern, Arcadia Congregational Church. 'Mayor Edward L. Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None , On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16 and the special meeting of February 23, 1971 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. The minutes of February 5, 1971 were amended to reflect the following: Council acknowledged Councilman Arth's intention to participate in the preparation of an argument opposing the proposed regional shopping center. Arguments will be received by the City Clerk until 5 p.m., February 25, 1971. Time and place scheduled for hearing protests to the proposed weed abatement program. M~ypr Butterworth declared the hearing open and T. J. Robertson of San Gabriel advised that he had received a notice although he is not a local resident. He will discuss the matter with the representative from the County Forester and Fire Warden immediately upon close of this hearing. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unannmously. \ Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that an order be and it is hereby adopted directing the Los Angeles County Forester and Fire Warden to abate the nuisance' py having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed. Pursuant to Section 1205 of the City Charter this hearing was scheduled for consideration of the proposed five-year Capital Program 1971-72 through 1975-76 as submitted by the City Manager. Copies of the program and the affidavit' of publicatiori are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. At the City Manager's suggestion and Council concurrence it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that Item 15, Nature Museum and Classroom at Wilderness Park in the amount of $42,300 be DELETED and that an Item 17a be ADDED providing for the moving and rehabilitation of the Little League facilities at the 3- 2-71 - 1 - HEARING (Rubbish application) :f. i(uH/iU~ HEARING (Lot Sp 1 it continued) t J' ,- ....v / 1/--' .f, :J/yA' r CONTINUED 19:7787 Eisenhower Memorial Park in the amount of $14,000: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None It was noted by the City Manager that Item 15 could be accomplished in the current year's budget and that it is hoped plans and specifications can be submitted very soon with construction under way in April. Following consideration of the listed items it was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Capital Program as amended be APPROVED; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Application of Fred Hozen for a business permit to collect rubbish from commercial establishments. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unani- mously. On recommendation of the City Manager the application was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Appeal filed by Mrs. Dorothy Graves from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of her application for a lot split at 1902 South Sixth Avenue. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open and Gordon Maddox, 1510 S. Baldwin Avenue, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Graves. He submitted a diagram indicating residents in the immediate area who were in favor of the property division and petitions with signatures of property owners favoring the lot split. He noted that the Commission voted 4 to 3 for denial and that objections concerned the possibility of increased traffic on Wistaria Avenue: that the lot split as proposed complies with the Code and that there was really only one protest. He asked Council to approve the appeal. Mrs. Graves asked Council to consider her appeal; that the taxes and the labor involved in maintaining the large parcel of land led her to seek relief in this manner; that the proposed $40,000 new home would add to the area. In answer to a question she said she had not given any thought to moving or demolishing her present home. Mrs. Helen Fontany, 1920 S. Seventh Avenue, spoke on behalf of the applicant, with the thought that the new home would improve the neighborhood and that the present home is also an asset. Mrs. John Wells, 1808 Seventh Place, also spoke on behalf of Mrs. Graves, stating in part that there are eco- nomics involved, also, what with a large mortgage on the present hom~, That a new home would also enhance the area and asked for a favorable decision. Ray Moser, 17 W. Woodruff Avenue, explained the price range of the proposedl new home ($40,000 bracket); that it would thoroughly conform with the area; that the land is excess and the new home would bring taxes to the City. Councilman Hage asked that the hearing remain open for two weeks. During the interim the site could be visited. The Planning Director explained the reasons for the Commission's denial; that was the matter of increased traffic which could be generated on . Wistaria Avenue. A detailed parcel map was reviewed indicating the size of the subject and adjacent properties. Some discussion on the possibility of moving the location of the front door on the existing house. Matter continued to March 16, 1971. 3- 2-71 - 2 - ORAL PARTICIPATION lc'./f/ 1 BID- AWARD (Police cars) I--&:> ^' " / t.?7"lJ'. t '~.f/-;; <~L STREET IMPROVEMENT (First Avenue) ./ 1"(' C. .J..... ./ fA STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM APPROVED I~' . , / ~ / ;-:f-~:I- '. . rI 1 EYE CLINIC APPROVED ~ ORDINANCE NO. 1424 ADOPTED -- 19:7788 Wayne Davis, 848 W. Huntington Drive, asked that his name be removed from the weed abatement list; that he will accomplish his own clearing. He was advised to write a letter to the City to that effect. Councilman Helms suggested that staff review the properties to be disced before the weed abatement crew goes out in an endeavor to make a definite determi- nation as to which properties are in need. The City Manager reported on bids received for the purchase of city vehicles for the ~olice, Water and Recreation departments, and made recommendation for the purchase from the low bidder. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Hacienda Chrysler-Plymouth in the amount of $35,833.32 for all cars be ACCEPTED; that other bids be rejected. (Costs in existing budget.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen ArthJ Considine, Rage; Helms, Butterworth None None The City Council on January 5 authorized the employment of a building designer to make the pr.eliminary investigation necessary for drawing a floor plan for the modification of a restaurant located at 226 N. First Avenue... .the structure occupies a portion of the right-of-way needed for the improvement of First Avenue between Santa Clara and Colorado; that the preliminary structural engineering fees have been estimated in the amount of $175 and there will be additional charges by the Building Designer in the preliminary building plan preparation; therefore an appropriation of $1200 from State Gas Tax Funds to the First Avenue Improvement Job No. 364 was AUTHORIZED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None None Council received recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works concerning financing for additional underground street lighting facilities, which should facilitate the effort to improve street lighting and at the same time advance efforts toward underground overhead utility lines. Funds already approved in the past Capital Program will provide sufficient funds for the program as outlined in the report dated February 18, 1971 and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Some discussion on the need for apprising residents of the available 50 percent participation in the undergrounding of utilities; that most are not aware of the possibility. MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously that the program be APPROVED and that property owner associations and residents be made aware of the parti~ipation privilege. MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani- mously that an Eye Clinic proposed by the Jaycees be APPROVED. Same to be held at the Baldwin Stocker School on March 14. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1424, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE CALLING DEVICES." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and 3- 2- 71 - 3 - ORDINANCE NO. 1426 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1427 INTRODUCED PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RESOLUTION NO. 4190 ADOPTED ./' MICHILLINDA improvement v' 19:7789 carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1424 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1426, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9122.4 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING ,TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR COMPLYING WITH CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON A LOT SPLIT." 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1426 be waived and that same be 'and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None 'None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1427, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ,INCREASE TlIE SIZE OF PARKING SPACES FROM 8~ FEET TO 9 FEET AND PROVIDING FOR THE STRIPING THEREOF." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1427 be waived and that same be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COuncilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None None On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the provisions of the' procedural ordinance' were waived in order to consider the following. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4190 entitled: "A ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CHANGING THE HOUR OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4139. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4190 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None NOne This resolution provides for the Planning Commission to convene its meetings at 7:30 p.m., henceforth. The City Manager advised that the County Board of Supervisors have indicated it would be agreeable to the use of County funds for the undergrounding of utilities on Michillinda Avenue. 3-2-71 - 4 - TREES ARTH EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE 1 SALARY INCREASES /}/I/:J ADJOURNMENT 1 19: 7790 The City Manager explain~d the procedure to be used in an experiment under way which if successful would eliminate the use of pesticides on trees. Suggested obtaining information from the City of Escondido in the use of fire department personnel under a Public Service Program. At 8:55 p.m., Council entered an executive session. At 10 p.m., Council reconvened in the Council Chamber. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows the salaries of the City Manager and the City Attorney were increased as follows - effective March 1, 1971. City Manager from $27,900 to $30,000 annually City Attorney from,$24,700 to $26,200 annually An appropriate resolution will be prepared by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None At 10:15 p.m., the meeting was ADJOURNED sine die. )LJ J1SJ~ Mayor- if~2~ City Clerk 3-2-71 - 5 -