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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 16,1971 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK IINVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CONTINUED TO APRIL 20) ~ .' IHEARING (LOT SPLIT) APPROVED j ^ (~ ,;(., /, (~t 19:7791 M I ,N..U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 16, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. James Ha .gelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Mayor Edward L, Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1971 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. The request of Keith Davidson for a conditional use permit to continue the use of property at 11721 Clark Street (Chicago Park) as a riding academy and residence, This matter had been continued pending the result of a sub- surface soils study undertaken by the City. The City Manager reviewed the findings of said study dated March 19 in which a fill problem was indicated for a major portion of the Chicago Park area and that the land was not suitabLe in its present state for industriaL or recreational use; that it would have to be excavated and problems could not be avoided. In considering the subject application Mayor Butterworth advised that the public hearing remained open and Keith Davidson, 1122 W. Huntington Drive, referred to his concern for the conditional use permit for the riding stable; that he had expended a great deal of money in endeavoring to clear title to his approximately 11 acres and would like some degree of protection by being able to negotiate a reasonably long term lease for the operation of the stable. Some discussion held on the possibility of Mr, Davidson waiving right to claim damages if the city granted a conditional use permit for say five years and then found it feasible to proceed with the industrial development of the entire area. Mr, Davidson asked for a continuation. On MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the matter was continued to the regular meeting of April 20. Mr. Davidson will confer with his legal counsel during the interim. 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 S. Sixth Avenue. (Cont inued from March' 2)' Councilman Hage explored his findings upon visiting the property and stated in part that in his opinion there are similar sized lots in the subject area which is very well developed and maintained - that he could not see where traffic would be increased on Wistaria Avenue if another home were added, and he would be in favor of the request, Councilman Helms concurred. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be overruled and that the lot split be APPROVED subject to specified conditions as set forth in the Planning Department report dated February 9, 1971. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 3-16- 71 - 1 - HEARING (Business Permit ) APPROVED ~ -I~~, '. :< 0' A)t/ [pi V' 19:7792 Application of Steven W, Farley, dba This-N-That, for a business permit to conduct a second-hand store at 42 E. Foothill Boulevard, Mayor Butt'erwor.t~ declared thehearing open and the applicant residing at 355 E: Forest Avenue, stated in p8rt that he has been connected with a similar business in another city and would now like to establish one of his own; that he would. keep an inventory of all items brought in on consignment and would cooperate fully with the City in any of its requirements concerning the merchandise: , ~... On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the hearing was CLOSED. Councilman Helms then MOVED to grant a Council Permit for the balance of the calendar year, subject to regu- lations to be specified by the City Manager, City Attorney and the Chief of Police. Prior to renewal the matter will be reviewed by Council, Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION /.-'. /" /, ., / ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (NATURE CENTER - WILDERNESS PARK)I-/;/1~1I EqUIPMENT PURCHASE (Fire,Truck) () ~f I t. ~~r:. ~.' iF ' Max Isoard, KMAX Radio Station, 37 W. Huntington Drive, explored the parking situation on Huntington Drive and asked that the one-hour parking limit be changed to unlimited. He noted that there is a loading zone. Council indicated it has reservations about permitting all day parking in one block on Huntington Drive thereby setting it apart from the rest of that street. However, the City Manager will study the problem in an endeavor to see if a solution is forthcoming. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the John Panatier Nature Center and classroom, proposed for construction at Wilderness Park, was APPROVED along with AUTHORITY to advertise for bids to be returned April 15, Council had previously reviewed an architectural rendering of the proposed facility. The City Manager and Fire Chief reported on the following bids received for a triple combination pumping engine and made recommendation for the purchase thereof: Ward La France $ 47,183,85 ,.. Less trade-in 1,100.00 Motor Truck Distributors Co. (Mack Truck) $ 47,423,78 Less trade- in 1,250.00 Crown Coach Corp. $ 53,457,39 Less Trade-in 500.00 Van Pelt, Inc, $ 57,350,00 Less trade-in 1,000,00 $ :46,083,85 $ 46,173.78 $ 52,957,39 I $56,350.00 It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid of Motor Truck Distributors Company for a Mack Truck in the total amount of $46,173,78 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected, It was noted that this truck will be more economical and with the same type motor and equipment currently being used, it can be better serviced and repaired in the area. Capital Program Account has $44,800 earmarked for this purchase, the balance may be met from surplus in that Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 3-16-71 - 2 - EquiPMENT PllRCHASE f (Trucks-. ',- 'Public Works) I eLk?; F "".1' ,r......~r~r./ . ;(.-0."),'.'; I ','. . The City Manager and Director of Public Works bids received for three trucks for the Public recommendation for the purchase thereof: 1 Ton Truck with Vendor Sprayer/Heater International Harvester $ 7,224,56 Ray Gaskin Service 7,726.60 Mission Chevrolet 7,839.07 Fou 1ger Ford 7 , 9 50.00 Orrin W. Fox 8,071.80 19: 7793 reported on the following Works Department and made 2~ Ton Dump Truck with Hoist $ 6,364.32 6,763,80 7,674.28 7,722.30 7,334.75 ~ Ton Pickup $ 2,147.76 2,515.30 2,614.53 2,496,15 2,456,85 It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid of International Harvester in the total amount of $15,736,64 be ACCEPTED; that all other bids be rejected. Funds available in the current budget. I AYES: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth' NOES: None ABSENT: None PAINTING The City Manager and the Director of Finance reported on bids received for Public painting portions of the Civic Center, Police Facility, Firing Range and Buildings the Library, Because the bids are all well in excess of the amount bi / budgeted it was recommended that only the Library be painted by the low. j:J[ f.: -",./,...,Jbidder and that an effort be made to have the balance oJ the work 'done within the budgeted figures. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Michael's Painting and Decorating Company in the amount of $5,175.00 (exterior $2,963, interior $2,212) be ACCEPTED; that all other bids for this particular work be REJECTED. MICHILLINDA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 4191 1//4'1 I MICHILLINDA AVENUE UNDER GROUNDING 4- r/.I......; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that all bids for the Civic Center, Police Facility, and Firing Range be REJECTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the County Board of Supervisors had adopted a resolution to designate a portion of Michillinda Avenue within the City jurisdiction a part of the County Road System contingent on Council approval. The County proposes to improve said street between Colorado Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard prior to the opening of that section of the Foothill Freeway currently under construction, All work will be at no expense to the City, Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4191, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF MICHILLINDA AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4191 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works submitted a communication and a plot plan from the Southern California Edison Company on which is depicted certain 10' easements needed for the Michillinda Avenue Underground Utilities District #4, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to execute the Grant of easement, The City Attorney will prepare the appropriate resolution. 3-16-71 - 3 - STREET NAME SIGNS f f0UJ,,,d-d) \1 , f/,:/~./.L/ WORK COMPLETION (Second Avenue Re a li gnmen t) :/ / c1d7 SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY (Towne Center) /' OLD LIBRARY SITE USE ./' DIRECTIONAL SIGNS /J ,i,-,/ '/1; r.. /....;1~/ ' , 19: 7794 The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on improved street name sign legibility (report dated March 12) by painting street names on the curbs where there are existing post-mounted signs, Reflective beads would be incorporated in the signs which would benefit night-time driving conditions. Council indicated a desire to obtain bids for two concepts, one for just the street name and one for the street name with the block number, i.e" Lemon Avenue, 300 West. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to obtain proposals as indicated, Funds are in the 70-71 Capital Improvement Project Program, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None None I On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works the work as performed by Vernon Paving Company in the improvement of Second Avenue was ACCEPTED and final payment AUTHORIZED in accordance with the contract on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The Director of Public Works will provide Council with a report incorpo- rating the reasons for the traffic pattern at Indiana Avenue, Huntington Drive, and Second Avenue. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows the option to purchase city owned property on Santa Anita Avenue north of Wheeler Avenue was extended on request by the optionee, Union Realco, for a period of 30 days. It was noted that $3000 had been tendered, The new expiration date would be April 3, 1971. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Mayor Butterworth will contact Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors concerning city owned property at the southwest corner of First and Wheeler Avenues, The City Manager will respond to the El Monte Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hope inquiries concerning the placing of directional signs at various intersections. Need for such signs is not indicated at the present time. I WOMAN'S CLUB The inquiry of the Woman's Club as to whether or not the City would be PROPERTY interested in acquiring its property at 324 S, First Avenue was discussed ~ ' " along with reports of the staff, Mayor Butterworth observed in part that 7';lfl~"/./ it appears unless the Club can find some solution to its economic problem I' it may be a great loss to the community; that at this point a solution is unknown. f' Mrs, William Greenway, President, stated in part that perhaps the property could become an asset to the City; that hopefully it could also become a landmark and asked for consideration of the communication. The City Manager will pursue the matter to seek out a solution other than presented in the reports. 3-16-71 - 4 - EYE MOBILE (Lion's Club) , , p.~~:~- .,.//'JU HIGH RISE BUILDINGS ./ I CAMINO GROVE PROPERTY 1_10:53 ORDINANCE NO. 1426 ADOPTED ~ I ORDINANCE NO, 1427 ADO PTED /' 19: 7795 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the request of the Lion's Club for permission to use the city parking lot between the Library and the Masonic Temple on April 17 be GRANTED. The project is a public service to all persons 35 years of age and over and will screen for glaucoma. Council had recently expressed an interest in obtaining an analysis of the relationship between land values and the feasibility of high rise buildings including offices and apartments. The City Manager submitted a proposal from James R. Anderson of the Real Estate Research Corporation indicating the scope and cost of such a study. Mr. Anderson was asked if it were possible to reach an optimum building height and he explained what he would be able to provide - that the study would not be directed to any specific site but would consider the minimum size of buildings that would be feasible assuming various land values - conclusions would be supported by case studies, Council concurred in Councilman Considine's observation that if high rise zoned properties cannot be developed accordingly then the zoning should be removed and something more realistic should be placed thereon. Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Anderson for his interest in submitting the proposal. The City Manager distributed first drafts of the proposed improvement to city owned property adjacent to the Camino Grove School, He noted that it was originally planned for this property to be a joint city-school effort in which both the city property and the school playground would be improved at the same time and the cost split on a 2/3 school 1/3 city basis, however, the School does not have the financial capability at this time to proceed. The School has agreed on the plans submitted. Facilities proposed include a baseball infield;, basketb'all' and tennis courts. The lack of tennis courts in the subject area was discussed and Council instructed staff to look into the feasibility of constructing four lighted tennis courts. The City Attorney presented for the second 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 Lor SPLIT." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1426 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 second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1427, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF PARKING SPACES FROM 8~ FEET TO 9 FEET AND PROVIDING FOR STRIPING THEREOF." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1427 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 3-16-71 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4189 ADOPTED / ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Resignation and Appointment r2 ! rJ;r/.-C'v.>/; PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED APPROPRIATION Utilities Tax 1;,/ ;; PROCLAMATION /II' /J .y j/' J '. u. SCAG :/ lOb ,,; 19 :7796 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4189, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING RULES FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE DIALING,DEVICES." 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 Resolution No. 4189 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Councilman Arth MOVED to accept with regret the Harding from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, ,Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. I resignation of Charles Motion seconded by .J It was further MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that William W. Wyman, 507 Monte Vista Road, be appointed to fill the above mentioned vacancy to a term which will expire June 30, 1974, In order to consider the following it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be WAIVED. In order to join the City of Fresno in connection with the defense of the utilities tax it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that $250 be appropri- ated from Manager's Contingency Account for said purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that April 28 w ill be proclaimed Prisoner of War Day (POW), Mayor Butterworth will issue the proclamation, Discussion initiated by Mayor Butterworth on the recent action of Los Angeles County in dropping its support of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). He indicated his intention to write to Supervisor Bonelli asking that he urge the County Board of Supervisors to reconsider this step; that in his opinion if SCAG should dissolve it would not be very long before the Legislature of California would impose a mandatory regional government in which Cities very likely would have no I voice and that there are problems which can only be solved on a regional basis. He asked for ratification of the proposed letter, Councilman Considine asked that the minutes reflect his opposition as he felt SCAG is more of an organization for planning .. as a recommending and clearing house and did not discern it as a regional government. Councilman Helms MOVED to approve the proposed communication. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth Councilman Considine None 3-16-71 - 6 - MICHILLINDA IMPROVEMENT (Water line) I"'''''''' ADJOURNMENT I 19: 7797 The City Manager advised that it is now necessary to install a 2600' water pipeline in Michillinda Avenue from Colorado south prior to the time the street is paved - cost of entire project estimated at $30,000 - and that plans and specifications must be prepared therefor. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote that Kenneth Mullen, consulting engineer, be retained for said work and that staff be and it is authorized to purchase necessary material for the project, Funds in 470-70.1 Account, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Attorney advised that a lawsuit entitled '~omplaint for Declara- tory Relief, Mandate, Prohibition, Accounting and Money" had been filed by the Arcadia Police Relief Association on the City. It relates to a claim for overtime for police officers lunch periods. On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows the City Attorney was AUTHORIZED to respond and take any action which may be appropriate under this lawsuit including any counter claims, cross complaints or other affirmative action. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Mayor Butterworth adjourned the meeting sine die at 9:45 p.m. ~J~~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~d/}f5;~ City Clerk 3-16-71 - 7 -