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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 4,1971 :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 PRESENTATION 19:7814 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 4, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Mrs. Barbara Strong, First Church of Christ Scientist. Councilman Edward L. Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms Councilman Considine The Minutes of the Regular -Meeting of April 20 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. On behalf of the Cou~c~~-ahd administrative staff Mayor Helms presented Councilman Butterworth with a Plaque in appreciation of his dedicated se.vice, efforts, and accomplishments toward the development of the City. He noted Mr. Butterworth's tenure as a School Board member, twice Mayor of the City and now in his third term on Council. ********** HEARING Planning Commission recommendation that health clubs be permitted in _(Zoning) the C-l zone or any less restrictive zone on a conditional use basis. APPROVED Following a report by the Planning Director, Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and Larry Bevington, 1045 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, P', ~(J1r..Pi'-1' spoke on behalf of the applicant seeking the zone change specifically d (J fo. property at 902 S. Baldwin Avenue. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. It being the consensus that physical fitness is important it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously that the recommendation be APPROVED. (Ordinance No. 1430 introduced) ORDINANCE NO. 1430 INTRODUCED I TRACT NO, 29601 Final Map APPROVED J. II q 9 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1430 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR HEALTH CLUBS ON A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BASIS IN C-l OR LESS RESTRICTED ZONES." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1430 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the approval of the final map of Tract No, 29601 - condominium at 538-540 1/2 Fairview Avenue, It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously t~at the final map be and it is hereby APrROVED subject to continued compliance with all conditions, 5 - 4- 71 - 1 - HEARINGS SCHEDULED ZONING TRACT NO. 29869 - WILL BE ON MAY 18 AGENDA J. //4/ CAMINO GROVE PARK PLANS APPROVED :J - / / L4 19:7815 The following matters were scheduled for public hearings on May 18. 1. Planning Commission recommendation concerning changes in the Zoning Ordinance with respect to R-3 multiple-family zone regulations. (Resolution No. 729) 2. Planning Commission recommendation concerning changes in the Zoning Ordinance with respect to recreational vehicles. (Resolution No. 730) Council received the report of the Planning Commission concerning the zoning of property at 120 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, On April 6 this matter was continued for Council determination until May 18 and the Commission was asked to review the zoning to ascertain whether or not it is appropriate with report back before the aforementioned date. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the report be ACCEPTED. All available material and definitive maps of the subject area will be submitted to Council prior to the next regular meeting, I '; The Recreation Commission recommended approval of the original plans for the improvement of city-owned land adjacent to the Camino Grove School. Following discussion concerning the lack of adult recreation facilities in the area and the Recreation Director's explanation of the children's needs in the area of basketball and softball courts which would then allow for only two tennis courts (Council had originally hoped that four could be constructed) it was MOVED by' Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and agreement with the School be APPROVED. It was noted by Councilman Butterworth that his second was based on the stated need; that the subject proposal goes beyond what was originally in mind for the city-owned land; that it will really not be a joint project. Staff will continue to look for available property in the area which could be used for adult recreation, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION / COMMENDATION Police fI, \<.1.- Department LEGISLATION II, Mrs. Leona Meyer, 1022 S. Ninth Street, asked if something more could be done about the appearance of the riding and hiking trail. She was advised that the Arcadia Beautiful Commission is most concerned about areas like this and is endeavoring to bring about improvements. <.Council acknowledged commendation of the City Police Department by . Michael R. Perkins and Frank Ortiz on behalf of the Department's ten fourteen program. I Council acknowledged proposals from the Attorney General in the fields of criminal justice, environmental control, consumer protection and the rights and obligations of 18-year olds. It was accompanied by a request for endorsement, however, Councilman Butterworth MOVED to file the proposals without response - with the opinion that such matters are presented to Council from time to time and they go far outside the province of the legislative action of Council; that they are political matters. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth, Mayor Helms drew attention to one of the proposals - as contained in Senate Bill 556 providing that no airport should be permitted to expand without prior consideration of environmental effects. Whereupon 5-4-71 - 2 - CHICAGO PARK j! 10 '14 I CURB STREET NAME SIGNS APPROVED . . '/' f~ -vsf- '133 SIGNALIZATION APPROVE1!t . / 'J;u;.//;..-.J /" . - 7;/' )j/:/,'/./hJ I SECOND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT AT SANTA CLARA 51' 1,1 Y 7 TRAFFIC CONTROL (near schools) Policy approved with one .----' exception 19:7816 Councilman Butterworth MOVED to AMEND the primary motion that the City respond favorably to the Legislators concerning Senate Bill 556. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: AB~ENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Manager explored the proposals of municipal financing con- sultants concerning solutions to the combined financing of improvements and the clearing of title in the Chicago Park industrial tract; two methods were submitted - either through an assessment district or by the use of the redevelopment agency. Council evinced interest and Councilman Arth MOVED that the City Manager be authorized to secure definitive proposals for Council consideration. Motion seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported on bids received for curb street name signs and made recommendation for the award of contract to the low bidder and for the inclusion of the direction letter and block number (alternate bid,) Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to VETERANS ADDRESSING SERVICE in the total amount of the alternate bid - $6,008.75; that all other bids be rejected; 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; that $6,500 be APPROPRIATED from RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS in the current budget to CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ACCOUNT 267 for said purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Manager reported on the possibilities of signalization for the intersection of Orange Grove and Michillinda Avenues and explained the manner in which the cost could be shared between the cities of Arcadia, ,Pasadena and Sierra Madre. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that because of the peculiarities of this location and the undeniable fact that this city's residents would be principal benefactors he felt there w justification in directing the City.Manager to enter into an agreement wherein the City would pay 25 percent of such cost and MOVED therefor. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on what could be done to improve a "blind intersectionll condition at Santa Clara and Second Avenues. (All set forth in a communication dated April 30). It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that staff be instructed to proceed with the improvement plan which according to the Director of Public Works would pose no hardship. The City Manager and the Director of Public Works explained the recommendation outlined in the report dated April 30 concerning the adoption of guide-lines for traffic control devices near schools. Reference was made to legislation therefor, Noted in the report which set forth 10 policies only three are mandatory and one for which the school is obligated, It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded 5-4-71 - 3 - ,', 19:7817 by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the policy, with the deletion of Item 2c, Page 1 of the Appendix be APPROVED, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution for Council consideration on May 18. It was noted that the School has no objection, ;:/' BUSINESS LICENSE On recommendation of the City"Manager and Business License Officer it REFUND APPROVED was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried ..f) I . on roll call vote as follows that the unused portion of a license fee Q~-'l- ". . /, '.I in the amount of $25.00 be refunded .to MRS. FRED W. WHEELER, former owner of Arcadia Sporting Goods, 207 S. First Avenue. UNIFORM PURCHASE p: t<l f 1JL TIRE PURCHASE (GOODYEAR) APPROVED D'-.c- I I ,1..01' _I' f-' ',-I CITY OWNED LAND-LEASE & PURCHASE (tentative approval) .-/. /r3~ FIREWORKS (LEGION PROJECT) APPROVED #? . ,-1/ , 1r;'7 . .,/ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine I -.c. On recommendation of the City. Manager and Finance Director it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract with All American Uniform Rental Company for furnishing cotton-dacron uniforms for the street and water departments and print shop.be renewed for one year beginping June 1, 1971. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Helms None Councilman Considine On recommendation of the City Manager and Finance Director it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City accept the proposal of GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY, 1414 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, for furnishing replacement tires and supplying tire service for one year. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Helms None Councilman Considine Council received recommendation of the Land Committee and a staff report on a proposal received from Fleming and Fryer, Ltd., for the lease-purchase of city owned property at 506 S. Santa Anita Avenue. The annual rent would be $5,525 for the first five years with ad- justments to be made at the fifth year and every five years there- after. The option to purchase was in the amount of $65,000, The term of the lease would be 55 years commencing on the date of the execution of the lease. It is proposed to construct a multi-storied deluxe residential complex. Following discussion on certain terms of the lease purchase agreement I Councilman Butterworth MOVED to tentatively approve the recommendation with the amendments and suggestions offered during the deliberations and that the City Attorney prepare a contract for Council consideration. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the American Legion Post No. 247 was granted permission to conduct the sale of fireworks between July 2 - 4, 1971, and the display on the 4th in the County Park, subject to all fire and safety regula- tions; that any fee connected therewith be WAIVED and that public liability and property damage insurance certificates covering each sales location be filed, 5-4-71 - 4 - " REFUND REQUEST j~EI t ~~ 19:7818 Request of Tom Gaston for the refund of two $500 payments made as partial option fees for the land on which the Towne Center 8 story building is being constructed on Santa Anita Avenue north of Wheeler Avenue. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that there is a difference in this and the refund of license fees and the like; that the City gave value for this consideration by taking the property off the market for the benefit of the optionee and MOVED to deny the request. Motion seconded by Arth and carried unanimously. CHAMBER OF Council acknowledged receipt of the budget of the Chamber of Commerce COMMER~ /tf7 for the fiscal year July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972. Same will be ~ considered during forthcoming budget sessions. ISE OF .Council received a report dated April 30 from the City Attorney as a ':::::,," <e,"" "' "', "0""""0' '0 '"' "" "; '<0"<" ., '"' '0<'""" (Genoa and corner of Santa Anita and Genoa Avenues. It was noted therein that Santa Anita) there are three businesses on the property - an apartment on the A' -1r '~,;f,.'second floor, food lockers on the main floor and a wholesale restaurant //U~"J /" ',f..-' . '. . ~ . meat supply business in the rear of the building. The businesses have operated under different ownerships since 1952 or earlier. The exact date of the rezoning from R-3 to C-2 is unknown at present, sometime between 1949 and 1960. The City Attorney will research this further. The Fire Chief recommends the discontinuance of the large semi-trucks as they have to maneuver to get into unloading positions and this occurs directly in front of the main fire engine entrance. The City Manager explained the proposal from the City of Pasadena to create a regional helicopter system to serve five cities - Arcadia, Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena and Sierra Madre and noted that I(APPROVED FOR the City presently has a pad in service which could be modified some- TRIAL BASIS) what to conform with acceptable standards and San Marino has land } ( .- 'h~~~~ available for a second pad, By utilizing these facilities all five /' J-\'\.-~o'"/. ~/. /J .. ~ _~ participating agencies would be provided with necessary services and /~~;,)rt/not be more than a few minutes from a heli-stop. It was also noted that subsequent to the pilot period the program would be cost sharing based on population, geographical area, crime rate and first year called-for service experience. No financial burden would be placed on the City for the trial program, Councilman Hage MOVED to approve the program on a trial basis. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. I Due to a misunderstanding in the adoption procedure of the ordinanc~ I providing for the new City Seal, the City Attorney again presented fnd explained the content of Ord lnance No. 1429, ent it led: "AN" ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 2710 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE DESIGN OF THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." HELICOPTER PROGRAM ORDINANCE NO. 1429 (NEW CITY SEAL) INTRODUCED Owen E. Kuffer, attorney residing at 733 N. Hunter Drive, San Gabriel, owner of an adjoining property, referred to records of the business obtained through theCity License Department and a communication from the Department of Agriculture, Meat and Poultry Inspection Division (one file in the office of the City Clerk). He felt that the original permit did not provide for the wholesale meat business which in his opinion is the cause of the problem, The attorney for the food locker business owner spoke briefly stating in part that the neighbors directly next door do not consider the business a nuisance and explored the operation of the delivery trucks. Council expressed a desire to move ahead to determine the legality of the use and resolve the traffic and noise hazard created by the semi- trucks and asked that both counsels confer with the City Attorney in an endeavor to reach a solution. The matter will appear on a future agenda. 5-4-71 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4199 (FIRE RECORDS) ADOPTED / RESOLUTION NO. 4200 SANITATION DISTRICT 15 ,/ RESOLUTION NO. 4201 SANITATION DISTRICT 22 I RESOLUTION NO. 4202 CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE 19:7819 It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as ~ollows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1429 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine (NOTE: Minutes of April 20 will be corrected.) The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4199 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDS." I It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No, 4199 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth Rage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4200, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4134." (Appoints Councilman Hage as alternate Director - Mayor Helms acts as Director.) It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No, 4200 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Attorney presented, explained the contant and read the title of Resolution No. 4201, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO, 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4135." (Appoints Councilman Hage as alternate Director - Mayor Helms acts as Director.) It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No. 4201 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4202, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE OF THE CITY ,COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4137." (Appoints Councilmen Arth and Hage as the representative and alternate respectively.) 5-4-71 - 6 - I RESOLUTION NO. 4204 LEAGUE:.OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MUNICIPAL DATA SYSTEM CONSIDINE EXCUSED BUTTERWORTH HELMS BUTTERWORTH I ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT 19:7820 It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No. 4202 be WAIVED and the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4204 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4067," (Appoints Councilman Hage as alternate Director - Mayor Helms acts as Director.) It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No, 4203 be WAIVED and the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine Councilman Arth commented that the requested grant for a regional traffic study has been approved by the State and should be a worth- while addition to the overall project; that it indicates to him that the Federal government is impressed with what can be accomplished on a regional basis through the system. On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously Councilman Considine was excused from th~ meeting. In response to Councilman Butterworth's inquiry concerning the progress in the appointment of an Economic Coordinator he was advised that the matter will be discussed during an executive session (held later this evening). Mayor Helms referred to situations where persons remain on Committees after they are out of elected offices, Matter will be researched and placed on a future agenda, Councilman Butterworth referred to a communication from the County Administrative Officer to Supervisor Bonelli recommending that operation of the Santa Anita Municipal Court continue in the City of Monrovia for at least 4 years or longer. (It had been .suggested to the County Board of Supervisors that city owned property was available for such use if they so approved.) Communication to be acknowledged. At 9:30 p.m. Council adjourned to an executive session in the Conference Room. At 9:45 p.m., Council reconvened in the Chamber and ADJOURNED sine die immediately thereafter. #~EST: tit~a~M /1L~ City Clerk ' - 7 - 5-4-71