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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 6,1971 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 YOUTH COMMISSION HEARING 870 - 1050 West Foothill Boulevard - Zoning :f-IJ(jt) 'J I 19: 7854 M 1 NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Leslie G. Strathern, Arcadia Congregational Church Councilman Edward L. Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded carried unanimously the minutes of the were APPROVED. by Councilman Butterworth and ~4 . -.e- regular meetLng of-JHly 6, l~~ ~ If> > 1"/7 ( Individual Awards of Merit were presented to members of the Youth Commission whose terms are now expiring - Nikki Cavalier, Janine De Grado, Linda Ellis, Janet Kaplan and Marilyn Pick. On behalf of the City Council presentations were made by Councilman Hage who expressed appreciation and optimism for the efforts and accomplishments of the commission. Appeal filed by Howard Garrison, et ai, from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of an application for the reclassi- fication of property at 870 -,1050 W. Foothill Boulevard from R-l to R-3 to permit the construction of garden type apartments, The Planning Director noted the Commission's findings as set forth in Resolution No. 736 that the zone change was not justified by either public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice and had recommended denial, This followed a public hearing at which the matter was considered extensively. Mayor Helms then declared the hearing open. Howard Garrison, 870 W, Foothill Boulevard, one of the applicants, spoke at-length concerning the requested rezoning and noted in part that the subject property is bounded in the north and south by the Foothill Freeway; that no one has offered to purchase the land for R-l development; that the zoning ordinance does not reflect exactly what the applicants desire to build; that although R-3 permits one unit for every 2,000 sq. ft, of 'space, what is proposed would permit 2,865 sq. ft. per unit; that they are not interested in building for the density allowed by the current R-3 zoning. He continued that they are not interested in building rentals - the units would be owner condominiums. He compared what is proposed with what has been constructed along Orange Grove Avenue in Pasadena where one unit has 3,000 sq. ft. of ground space. It was stated further in part that some of the residents north of Foothill Boulevard consider condominiums the best use for the land - that some feel eventually condominiums will be approved, however it seems there is a fear of the unknown, i.e., what would happen to the so-called Anoakia property on the north side of Foothill at Baldwin Avenue; what would happen to the so-called island between the two 7 - 6-71 - 1 - 19:7355 Baldwin Avenues and the corner at Michillinda Avenue if R-3 were granted. Mr. Garrison was of the opinion that if a special zone were created in the city it would indicate more progress than most cities; that it would be leading the way in resolving this type of problem, In conclusion Mr. Garrison stated'in part that time is of the essence for all of the applicants. They have retained the property ,for years and due to the uncertainty of the freeway during the years have been unsuccessful in efforts to sell the property until recently when several proposals have been presented. He then asked for consideration of a new zone which would permit more precisely what they would like to construct. James Munroe, 890 W. Foothill Boulevard, one of the applicants, stated in part that in his opinion the problem has become emotional and as a result distortions have not only been presented to the Planning I Commission but to many of their neighbors to the north; that the Commission was probably swayed more by the views of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners ,Association than by any other single factor that was presented to that body, He noted and read a portion of a letter from the association to those residing on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, "As respect to property on the south side of Foothill it is an acknowledged fact, as evidenced in city after city, that the inevi- table effect of the breaking down of the integrity of R-l zoning to R-3 would result in the definite further deterioration to commercial zoning." Reference was again made to the developrre nt of Orange Grove A venue in Pasadena which was rezoned about 20 years ago at which time there was quite a furore but which has,proven ,through the years that a change does not mean there would be a continuing deterioration of the surrounding area - quite the contrary in this instance there has been a strengthening. Mr. Munroe continued in part that the association members have indicated to some extent that they are at least receptive to the idea that perhaps R-l zoning is not the best use; that a change might well be substan- tiated through study by a committee; that he would be willing to work with the association to the north in an endeavor to find an agreeable and acceptable solution to the problem; that the problem is far greater to those to the south then to those to the north who are separated by a major state freeway plus a buffer zone, He concluded his remarks by stating in part that he would be willing to go along if the association would like a reasonable amount of time to restudy the matter, however, the applicants have lived under the blight of the freeway for 12 years and that sympathy for their problem does not resolve the situation; they are now locked in and are seeking a way out as there doesn't seem to be any way to develop the property under the existing zoning. T. A, D, Fessenden. 1100 W. Orange Grove Avenue, spoke on behalf of the members of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association, whose concern he stated in part is that a course of action be taken which would benefit the city as a whole and which would be to the least detri- ment of the residents in the northwest corner of the city; while the I concern of the individual property owner in the subject Foothill strip is primarily personal profit or compensation for their property as they will probably no longer be residents of the area, He continued that it is not a personal matter but a situation matter, and should be construed as such, that can be eventually resolved to the benefit of all but that entails time. Mr, Fessenden continued in part that the association reaffirms the position it took at the hearing before the Planning Commission - strong opposition to the requested rezoning. He noted that Simon Eisner, consultant for the proposed General Plan, recommends that the subject property remain R-l; that Mr. Eisner believes a good subdivision can be constructed near a freeway and reference was made to homes which have been built on two streets adjacent to the freeway and are selling 7-6-71 - 2 - 19:7856 now that the prices are right for the lot and house size. He felt lenders are available to finance well planned and constructed homes in the area. He stated further in part that the membership takes the position that the Anoakia property is the key to the entire situation; that it is a county island completely surrounded by R-l. The County has resisted attempts by the owner to construct high rise high density residential and commercial improvement because it would be incompatible with the surrounding R-l; that a break in the integrity of R-l would make it difficult if not impossible for the County to continue to resist R-3 or commercial development there, I He then explored what has transpired since the Planning Commission hearing and asked that three communications be made part of the record; 1) copy of a communication from Howard Garrison, James S, Munroe and Steven Goss to residents in the area and the Association; 2) copy of a letter dated June 28 from the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association to its membership; 3) copy of a letter dated June 28 from the Association to property owners south of Foothill Boulevard and north of the freeway, Concerning the first letter - and the fact that three applications had been filed with the Planning Department for rezoning of the Foothill strip and subsequently denied - in which it was stated that the Association had asked for denial of all three applications through petition, that at no time was it expressed that all three should have to be denied. He continued that it was regret- table that a racial issue was part of this communication. That it is not a racial issue. It is only an issue as to what is the best use of the land, Reference was made to Assembly Bill 813 which if signed would permit the City to annex and control the zoning of the Anoakia area. He noted that the Board of Directors had appointed a special committee to study all possible uses of Anoakia and property on the south side of Foothill and to report back; that Mr. Garrison, et al, have been asked to hold up any further action until the committee reaches a conclusion. He asked that because the proponents are now requesting a zoning different from R-3 which requires a new hearing before the Commission, that Council deny the appeal; that the applicants could reapply for zoning other than the broad R-3 which lowers control. William Gleason, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents Association stated that residents south of Foothill Boulevard are also quite concerned about the breaking of the present zoning which could lead to further requests for equally justifiable modifications of zoning; that the association members are opposed to the requested use of property but had not met to take any official position, He personally felt that a recent article in the press was unfortunate. I Jack Saelid, Chairman of PLAN, stated in part that although the organi- zation had not met officially on the matter he felt he could speak for the membership - that matters of such zoning importance should not be hastily resolved - that this should be a part of theGeneral Plan now under consideration; that it could be that when all facits of the condominium concept are considered it may well prove that this would be the best use of the land ... with the freeway just opening that it appears to be too early to consider any zone change. Dr, Nathan Jacobs, 1042 Don Diablo Drive, stated in part that times change and observed that the forecast for the next 30 years is for a 50 percent increase in population throughout the contry; that there will be constant pressures on all communities to expand; that there should be a long range zoning plan. He spoke in favor of the devel- opment of two new streets in the subject area and expressed concern as to what could happen if the zoning were to be changed at this time. He felt it is because of the economic situation for the past five years the subject property has not sold; that it is not incumbent on City Councils to change zoning because owners want to retire or dispose 7-6-71 - 3 - (Hearing closed) HEARING 1110 - 1150 West Foothill Boulevard - Zoning / /;1::-0 /' 19:7857 of their property; that he is confident the entire subject area should remain in the present zone and be so developed. Monte Cly, 644 W, Foothill Boulevard, spoke to the burden on the home- owner of the high taxes, and of his efforts to sell his property which is now completely surrounded by the freeway, He asked for consider- ation by the city as to what it would recommend for his property at Baldwin and Foothill; that he was willing to listen to any reasonable solution. Keith Smith, 420 Arbolada Drive, stated in part that it must be real- ized that with the increased traffic to be generated in the subject area deluxe homes will not be saleable; that a practical solution should be worked out by all concerned, I Dr. Charles Tannenbaum, 216 Hacienda Drive, referred to the expressed desire of the applicant for an immediate solution to the problem and commented in part that Council has an obligation to all residents as to the future growth of the city - not just for the present. At this point Mayor Helms asked for a show of hands favor and those opposed to the requested rezoning. tion were in the majority. from those in Those in opposi- James Munroe, one of the applicants, stated in part that the statement that the County had resisted requests for rezoning the so-called Anoakia property was inaccurate; that during the years the owner of that property has entertained various ideas of development but had never to his knowledge made a specific request of the County for any rezoning; that in his opinion there is no similarity between the Anoakia property and the property before Council at this time which is bounded by the freeway whereas the former is surrounded by beau- tiful homes, No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Mayor Helms declared that Council would now open the hearing on the appeal filed by the Maier-Perlin Development Company from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of a request for the re- classification of property at 1110 - 1150 W. Foothill Boulevard from R-l to C-2 for commercial development purposes, Bernard Perlin, 3670 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, representing the owners of the subject property which he said is currently in escrow and which he stated in part is a large enough parcel for sensible and tasteful development. He exhibited renderings of the proposed commercial development and compared it to one recently completed in Palm Springs. He noted the parcel adjoins the freeway ramp and has 175' frontage on Michillinda which would make it totally unacceptable for residential use. He noted in detail the proposed architecture, various improvements, etc., and stated in part that it was an ideal development for property lying between the freeway and Foothill Boulevard and suggested that regardless of its eventual use that sufficient frontage be provided to allow for a left turn pocket on Foothill Boulevard, the narrowest portion of the so-called strip. I T,A.D. Fessenden, 1100 W, Orange Grove Avenue, spoke on behalf of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association, and reiterated concern for the development of the subject property as a whole, which should be developed and controlled for the benefit of residents who will remain there; that the applicants in this instance are all absentee owners. He stated that time will bring about the development of the section and that for the record the Board of Directors of the asso- ciation voted in opposition to this application as well as the R-3. 7-6-71 - 4 - 19:7858 I As to additional commercial development he stated in part that he believes the residents of the entire city do not think there is need for more such development, especially in the north portion ." gas stations are almost in every corner, with sufficient motels and restaurants, There is a surplus of office buildings in the city as well in adjacent communities; that a break to commercial anywhere on the south side of Foothill between Michillinda and Santa Anita would be the beginning of a flood of requests for such development and would be financially inadvisable in his opinion, He noted the market value of homes on the north side of Foothill with an average of $64,000 with which he felt commercial could not be considered com- patible. He restated the willingness of the association to work through a committee in an endeavor to develop the entire area with proper control, He asked for denial of the appeal, William Gleason, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents Asso- ciation, noted the opposition of the members for the requested devel- opment and the interest in the development of property as far west,to Colorado; that if it were rezoned it would lead to further such requests and referred to the problem of the Eaton property at Michillinda and Colorado. Jack Saelid, 821 Balboa Drive, Chairman of Plan, stated in part that the membership is opposed to further commercial fragmentizing as the residents of the immediate area would have to pay the penalty for such commercial zoning and hoped that it would not be necessary to always go to the electorate in determining issues of this nature. Keith Smith, 420 Arbolada Drive, stated in part that in due respect to those who have spoken in opposition he noted that the homes on Foothill Boulevard have a buffer zone - they have a service road from Arbolada Drive to Michillinda to block them from any develop- ment across the street. He propounded the question - who would want to build an R-l home on the southeast corner of Michillinda and Foothill? He referred to a lack of taxes on. the property in question and the high density traffic factor must be recognized with major traffic arteries where no one would be interested in building a home. That the developments should be constructed in a manner approved by the Commission and the Council. He asked that the appeal be granted, Mrs. Sharon Culverwell,1032 Hampton Road, stated in part that there are many uses for the property other than homes and submitted the possibility of a park; that there is no need for additional commercial development in the city. She explored ways and means of acquiring the property and referred to parks adjacent to freeways in other communities. She asked for denial of the appeal, I Stuart Hamblen, owner of property at 1110 W, Foothill Boulevard, stated that the time for action on the area is now - that he has retained his property for many years and asked for favorable consid- eration of the appeal. He continued that in his opinion the prop- erty is not suitable for a park due to its proximity to the freeway and felt that it also would not develop residentially, Mrs, Mike Marikian, 1161 W, Foothill Boulevard opposed a park at the location, Mr. Perlin spoke again briefly, in rebuttal, that the property would be sold or leased prior to development to a major AAA tenant; that it would be an excellent addition to the city as well as furnishing tax revenue. He referred to the statement about breaking the integrity of zoning and observed that every piece of property must stand on its own; that no one would live between the two Foothills at this corner; that it has to be looked upon on its own merits with ade- quate buffering, He noted there are already two other corners devel- oped commercially, however, they are not in the city, He concluded 7-6-71 - 5 - 19:785~ by stating in part that it is a question of a successful develop- ment and the best use of a property, In response to a question he sgid they are in escrow on two parcels and have an option on the third, (Hearing closed) No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he could not see any reason why land owners could not come before a Council to seek the greatest remuneration possible for their property; however, from the standpoint of a Council it is obliged to give thought to the desires of the residents and endeavor to'do what is best for the greatest I number of people. He then summarized thehistory of the subject property, That it has been R-l for about five decades and that the route of the freeway has been known since 1959. He explored the various attempts to rezone some of the area for commercial uses during the intervening years and in each and every instance the R-l zoning was reaffirmed by Council and in fact the square footage was increased from 7500 ft, to 10,000 ft. during a time when the exact route of the freeway was known. That to rezone the property would be breaking faith with those who purchased property with the knowledge that the area was R-l, Referring to the statement that the property cannot be developed R-l he felt there is evidence to the contrary and submitted that the consultant on the proposed General Plan has repeatedly advised that R-l zoning is good and proper for the area; that there are many good subdivisions developed adjacent to a ,freeway. That the former Planning, Director, after an extensive study, came to the same con- clusion. He felt Council would be hard pressed to change to R-3 and/or commercial unless there were some compelling reason which in his opinion has not been presented. Reference was then made to the Anoakia property, - He stated that the City has been in touch with the County Planning Commission in this regard for years and in his judgment if the city were to destroy the integrity of the R-l zoning on the south side of Foothill the County would in all probability very soon thereafter rezone Anoakia either for R-3, condominiums or for high rise development with a possibility of commercial if the city were to permit C-2 at Michillinda and Foothill, He noted that the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 in favor of maintaining R-l in the area and it has been the policy of Council not to overrule the Commission unless it felt the Commission had acted in an arbitrary and 'capri'cious manner; that certainly, that was not the case in the subject matter. Reference was made to a commflnication entitled "True Facts" which had been circulated by the applicants which he felt was unfortunate; that the implications therein were quite plain, i.e., either the Council permit the rezoning or they would sell to a minority developer. That I Council has always stood fast on what it mllS t stand fast on and that is that the color of a manls skin is not a condition of land ownership; that the community is certainly open to anyone wishing to move in and further that any aFt ion by Council to overrule the Commission in the face of the commu~rcation could only be construed as an acquiescence rather than a yielding to the unfortunate implications contained in the letter, He concluded by stating in part that he would vote against a change,. in either Zone. . Councilman Arth prefaced his remarks by stating in part that he would speak to the application for R-3 only; that inasmuch as he is employed by a major oil company he has made it a rule not to take a position for or against any development which had to do with the petroleum 7 - 6-71 - 6 - 19:7860 I industry, He then recalled instances referred to by Councilman Butterworth when applications requesting rezoning of the same property were denied because of the strong feeling that it remain R-l; he presented some tabulations as to what rezoning would do to the value of the subject property and he stated that R-l does not bring the highest economic return to the seller; that there is constant pressure for high density apartments due to the population explosion. Refer- ring to living adjacent to a freeway he noted that the freeway is depressed from between 10 ft. to 20 ft, and land itself is the greatest sound barrier. He felt that the argument that the land will not sell for R-l development is not sound and cited instances of such devel- opment which ~ave been successful, He felt there is a real demand for R-l property as one has to go to considerable distances to the east to find anything comparable, He felt that there is a surplus in the city of R-3 land with about 50 percent still undeveloped, Concerning the possibility of the City acquiring the property for park purposes he stated in part that in his thinking this is not the alternative; that the subject matter must be judged on the merit of whether it should remain R-l or zoned R-3, He agreed that one development tends to break the zoning for an entire area, In closing he stated in part that changes do not have to be made and changes should not be made that would destroy the qualities of an area; that residents have settled in the city because it is a city of homes and the increased density which would result from apartments in the subject area would be a stepping stone toward destroying many of the fine qualities of the city, ' He was opposed to any rezoning to R-3 at 870 - 1050 W. Foothill Boulevard, Councilman Considine was of the opinion that there is an excess of commercial property at the present time as well as R-3 property which has not been developed; that he has defended maintaining R-l in the subject area for years and any reason for a change has not been indicated to him; that he too has seen properties along the freeway attractively developed into single family residences. He felt staff should suggest how the land could be developed so that the rear yards would buffer the freeway, He was opposed to rezoning in either instance. Councilman Hage felt the matter very important to the future of the city; that he too was very concerned about Anoakia; that it posed a real threat or real advantage to the city depending on what eventually happens there. He noted the attempt by the city to annex that area a few years ago, He felt that all the property in the area should be looked at as a whole and a determination made whether it should be rezoned R-3 or partially C-2; that he would not favor a change of any zoning at the present time, I Mayor Helms stated in part that it is recognized that the city is a community of homes; that the city seal has been so dedicated, and that the integrity of the zoning against onslaughts of many devel- opers has been maintained to preserve the character of the city. That in his opinion the proponents have failed to carry the burden of proof to justify a change from R-l to R-3 or from R-l to C-2 and that based thereon the applications must be denied. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission (Res, No, 736) as to property at 870 - 1050 W. Foothill Boulevard be sustained and that the appeal therefrom be and it is hereby denied. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None 7-6-71 - 7 - ~ COMMENDATION (Fire Department) 11 LEGISLATION ' (SB 1483) ~ LIBRARY CLEANUP ENDEAVO~ ~ .~ J j~ AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Footh i 11 Boulevard Study ",/ / v~ c~'" " (7....\ lid' Lighting ,// /.:J ) t-" LIGHTING (LIBRARY GROUNDS) ~ . "/:'r.-:' y INTERSECTION LIGHTING PROGRAM ;to _,t.;? 19:7861 It was further MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission (Res. No, 737) as to property at 1110 - 1150 West Foothill Boulevard be sustained and that the appeal therefrom be and it is hereby denied. AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms NOES: None ABSTAIN:Councilman Arth due to this business affiliation ABSENT: None Council received with appreciation the 'communications from Mr. and Mrs, Robert H. Clemmer and Dr, and Mrs. Harry Friedman concerning the efficient manner in which recent fires at their residence and business respectively were extinguished. I Council expressed its desire to study pending shoreline legislation as set forth in Senate Bill 1483. Matter will be on the next agenda, The City Manager advised that the Director of Public Works noticed on the day following July 4 two boys, ages 8 1/2 and 10, were on their own, with their own equipment, cleaning up much of the debris left from the fireworks celebration. It was the expressed desire of Council that the boys be commended in a regular meeting with suitable resolutions presented. Harry Meskell, 1360 N. Michillinda Avenue, Vice President of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association, referred to the suggestion of Councilman Considine and stated in part that its committee would like to work with the city staff in resolving the \ proper development of Foothill Boulevard, Appreciation was ex- pressed for the offer and it was suggested that he confer with the Senior Planner, T. A, D. Fessenden, 1100 Orange Grove Avenue, asked if something could be done to expedite the installationof lighting at the inter- section of Orange Grove in Arcadia and Greenhill in Pasadena, He expressed appreciation for the cooperationof the City but asked for whatever assistance the city can give. The City Manager will consult Pasadena City officials. Discussion held on the problems encountered at the library due to lack of sufficient lighting of the west parking lot, the need for adequate lighting of dark corners of the building and additional fixtures to complete a recent installation - the latter to the southeast corner of the garden patio, It was MOVED by Councilman I Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff develop plans and specifications for the west and south parking lots and to proceed immediately with the installation of the wall lighting on the east side of the library building, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None f <I Council received a report from staff dated July 2 on the progress of the intersection lighting program; it was ,noted therein that the first phase has been completed with the exception of the installation at 6 intersections due to the fact that the Edison Company is expe- riencing difficulty in acquiring easements for the conductors which must be brought up from rear lot line power pole locations. 7-6-71 - 8 - I I STREET IMPROVEMENT FIRST AVENUE /. /;? 0 ~ 19:7862 It was noted that the second phase calls for 24 marbelite poles with underground conductors and to date only 6 easements have been obtained for both phases of the work,.. abutting property owners are reluctant to have their walls and landscaping subjected to the trenching necessary for boring for conduit placement, although in general they are in favor of the lighting. Due to this and the fact that trenching costs by Edison are far above the estimate it was requested by staff that it be permitted to substitute steel poles with overhead wiring wherever easement difficulties or excessive trenching costs would prohibit installation. Council reaffirmed its position that underground installation be made wherever possible with overhead installation as a last resort. It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that staff be authorized to proceed with the lighting program; that the 24 poles be authorized for installation and that undergrounding be accomplished wherever possible (6 for Phase I, 18 for Phase II), Staff to use its own discretion in this regard. Due to circumstances staff explained and presented a different approach to the right-af-way acquisition in connection with the proposed im- provement of First Avenue between Santa Clara and Colorado. It was noted in particular that one of the property owners is not in favor of the improvement due to the possibility that he would have to close his restaurant business during the work period, Staff did not agree with this as it could see no reason for closing. However, the City's Appraiser had advised it would not be economically feasible to acquire this right-of-way through condemnation. 'Staff noted that it is now proposed to widen the street within the existing right-of-way. Future widening at this site would then only occur concurrent with any redevelopment of the property and would be at the expense of the owner. Council expressed concern that this property could be sold and the new owner not be aware of this condition and asked that some provision be made for this eventuality, as the present owner might reconsider if he knew the circumstances. The improvements and condition thereof on the west side of First Avenue ~re then explored in detail and staff recommended that negotiations be authorized with the owners for the acquisition of the buildings at their depreciated value and on completion of the negotiations proceed with demolition. The relocation of the subject five businesses was discussed and it was noted that it is equitable and legally permissible to pay reasonable moving costs from Gas Tax Funds which is not likely to exceed a total of $2,000, It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Counc~lman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the report of the'City Appraiser be accepted and that staff be authorized to proceed with acquisition of the right-of-way property, the total of moving costs not to exceed $2,000; that the City Attorney be authorized to file a suit in eminent domain on the following properties to assist in expediting the completion of this phase of the project - cost not to exceed $55,800 and that a resolution be adopted therefor, (Resolution No, 4208 adopted later in this meeting.) 219 First Avenue 433 First Avenue 235 " " 418 " 303 " " 412 " 321-323 " " 408 " 325-329 " " 402 " 331-333 " " 326 " 401 " ", 320 " 405 " " 314 " 411 " " 308 " " 417-425 " " 302 " " 7-6-71 - 9 - 19:7863 ' AYES, NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None STREET IMPROVEMENT SUNSET BOULEVARD Council received the report of staff dated July 2, L971 on the progress of the proposed improvement of Sunset Boulevard between Duarte Road and Huntington Drive for which the Los Angeles County Road Department committed itself to provide at no cost to the City the right-of-way appraisal, design plans and project construction and engineering. The City to purchase the requirement right-of-way at no expense to the County. ~ 1/ ?;/ J The total number and locations of the parcels which must be acquired I for the widening were reviewed along with the proposed improvements. It was noted that staff has delayed the property acquisition to permit time to study the feasibility of an underground utilities district. The City does not have the funds available to pay for undergrounding Edison Company's facilities throughout the limits of the project, however, Edison does intend to relocate its facilities to rear lot lines wherever possible -- the Pacific Telephone Company and the County Communications Department cannot relocate to rear property lines due to lack of continuity of easements and numerous changes in direction. The manner in which this can all be accomplished was set forth, the total cost of which would be approximately $3,000 for trenching and backfill in the public right-ow-way. The cost estimate for work on private property is $6,000 and orovides for trench, cable, backfill and surface restoration, The total cost of the appraisal is $128,250. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the appraiser's report be accepted and staff authorized to proceed with right-of-way acqui- sition; and authorize the City Attorney to file a suit in eminent domain on the following properties to expedite the completion of this phase of the project. Staff will endeavor to negotiate with the utility companies for the payment of the trenching and if unseccessful will report back to Council, (Res. No. 4209 adopted later in this meeting.) 1046 Huntington Drive 1012 Sunset 1140 Sunset 1023 Sunset 812 Sunset Blvd. 1016 " 1150 :." 1015 " 820-22 " 1024 " 1149 " 1102 Fairview 824-28 " 1028 " 1137-41 " 919 Sunset 830-32 " 1036 " 1131-33 " 907 -13 " 842 " 1046 Arcadia 1127 " 903-05 " 844 " 1114 Sunset 1123 " 839-41 " 900 " 1118 " 1115-19 " 825-31 " 904 " 1122 " 1105 " 819 " 914 " 1126 " 1037 " 1100 Hunt ington 1046~48 Fairview 1132-36 " 1027-29 " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None I STREET Council received staff report on the proposed improvement by Temple IMPROVEMENT City of El Monte Avenue between Live Oak and Lower Azusa Road and EL MONTE authorization is being sought by staff to improve a small section of AVENUE f."~ ,> the city as it exists on El Monte Avenue south of Live Oak Avenue as t:7: /' .):,'J.-J.,J! a part of the Temple City project, It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, r seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that a resolution be adopted authorizing inclusion of the Arcadia section of El Monte Avenue in the Temple City project; that $5,000 be 7-6-71 - 10 - I CONTRACT AWARD (CAMINO GROVE PARK) 4..... 11R'6 "-' STREET LIGHTING (UPPER RANCHO) j~ I~ 5"""/ I 19:7864 transferred from the Second Avenue Project No. 363 to Job No, 381 for said purpose, (Resolution No. 4210 adopted later,) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Council received a report and recommendation for the award of contract on the following bids for the Camino Grove Park development: G. T. & S. Co. Goodman & Peloquin Webster & Wiley Co, Moulder Bros. 0, K. Coyle $97,171 91,980 87,500 81,500 81,400 It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of O. K. Coyle be accepted; 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 $92,000 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account to Capital Improvement Account No, 650:' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None Council received the plans and specifications for the proposed street lighting of the Upper Rancho area consisting of the installation of 7M lumen mercury vapor street lights at intersections on marbelite standards to replace the existing lantern type fixtures. The replaced fixtures as well as the post mounted lights along Foothill Boulevard will be relocated in those areas which do not have lights and to supplement the lighting in other areas where the lights are too far apart, It was noted that the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association has reviewed the plans and are in accord therewith, Some discussion held on the replacement of the lantern-type fixture with a modern type which may not be compatible to the area. T. A, D, Fessenden, 1100 W. Orange Grove Avenue, said that the Board of Directors of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association took the position that there should be more lighting in the area; that it was his understanding that, intersectional lighting had to be 7M lumen which was impossible from the existing lantern-type. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications in the proposal set forth in the report dated July 2, 1971 be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be returned July 19 with report to Council thereafter. PARKS ALONG Council received a report from the City Manager and the Recreation THE FREEWAY Director concerning acquisition of land in the area north of the ((7 ~ I Foothill Freeway for development of a park. The reports set forth j ; IZ/~~~,the amount of land available and the estimated price per square foot, The City,Manager stated in part that due to the price and problems of access he would suggest that the location is not as good as others would be, He submitted for consideration utilizing unused land at 7-6-71 - 11 - FUND TRANSFERS 1970-71 ~ CHICAGO PARK -+ /014 ORANGE GROVE RESERVOIR NO. 2 V M D S TRAFFIC RECORD ~, JI,,; /,~ a PARKING LIMIT _, !II P ( I, ) ,'.. ~. 19:7865 the Orange Grove Reservoir to provide facilities in which Council has expressed prior interest - lighted tennis courts, volley ball court, along with an open area with trees, He explained how this could be accomplished. Staff will draw up rough sketches of what could be done at the Orange Grove plant, but not rule out the possibility of ac- quiring some additional land along Foothill Boulevard for possible park use. It being the policy of Council at the end of each fiscal year to set aside the net admission tax and proceeds from sales of real properties for capital projects, it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that $400,421.00 in the General Fund be transferred to Capital Improvement I Projects Reserve as of June 30, 1971. (See report dated June 30, 1971.) AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms NOES: None ABSENT: None Council received a proposal dated June 4, 1971 from Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, in connection with the financing of the Chicago Park 'Industrial Tract. Discussion ensued on the listed performance to be expected from the consultants, additional services and payment for such services, The latter being of special interest and it was submitted that a warranty should be provided as to just ~hat they would accomplish, The matter will be reviewed at a study session to be held July 19, During the interim Council is to receive an analysis of the entire procedure. The City Manager and Water Manager advised that the plywood sheathing at the Orange Grove No, 2 ,Reservoir is deteriorating and the roof must be replaced. It was noted that Water Department personnel can perform the removal and disposal of the old roofing paper and the removal, disposal and/or salvage of the plywood sheathing, but must go to bid for the installation of new 1 x 8 wood sheathing,and'the construction of a new roof. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed with the work which can be performed by city personnel and that authorization be given to advertise for bids for the sheathing and appurtenant material, and for the construction of new roofing, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Council received a copy of a proposal for the development of a records I system to serve traffic safety needs of the city - the work to be financed by a grant of federal funds, It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the proposal of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Data System be accepted with the understanding that no city funds will be involved, The Parking Place Commission recommended the placing of a 2 hour parking limit on the row of spaces abutting the alley north of Huntington Drive approximately midway between Santa Anita and First Avenues. It would include 21 spaces within District #2 parking lot and 9 spaces of the adjoining city owned lot which is not part of the District. The time limit would be between 8 a.m. and 6 p,m. except Sunday, Cost of citing for the 30 spaces would be paid by the District, The Commission felt 7-6-71 - 12 - I 19:7366 this would alleviate the problem of employees of the various businesses outside of District of parking all day in the preferred spaces imme- diately north of the alley. Enforcement would be done by the Police Department. It was the consensus of Council that it hesitated to issue citations at the subject parking area because everything is being done to encourage customers to shop in the downtown district. It was submitted that an endeavor might be made for a certain length of time to enlist the aid of those doing the parking and ask them to park farther back on the lot. It was also the consensus that the city owned spaces not be a part of the time limit provision, It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that a 2-hour time limit be placed on the 21 spaces within Parking District No. 2 to go into effect at the expir- ation of 30 days in the event staff is unable by persuasive means to alleviate the problem which created the request. INSURANCE Upon recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman (employee Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as benefits) follows that James p, Kennedy, Jr., be retained at a fee to be approxi- f J mately $1,600, for the purpose of conducting a survey, advising, _ U/I'uli. et cetera, concerning insurance in the field of employee benefits. / The Mayor and City,Clerk authorized to execute the agreement infurm '6/!" ~/(!..t..approved by the City Attorney. , . AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms NOES: None ABSENT: None PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE PROVISIONS WAIVED DOG LICENSE FEE INCREASED !- :?7.y ORDINANCE NO. 1434 ADOPTED .1 :179' I ORDINANCE NO. 1432 ADOPTED /I, /I) ji. , v, On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the provisions of the procedural ordinance were waived in order to consider the followirg items. The City Manager advised that the Board of Supervisors had just increased the fee for dog licenses from $4 to $5 to be effective almost at once. Some discussion held on the increased operating costs of the County services. It being an emergency measure the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1434, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 4124,2,2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR DOGS." 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 Ordinance No, 1434 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1432, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2211.1 THROUGH 2215.3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINIS- TRATION OF A DISASTER BOARD OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1432 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms 7-6-71 - 13 - RESOLUTION NO. 4208 ADOPTED ~ /{~~" 16 RESOLUTION NO. 4209 ADOPTED -r II'?;:; RESOLUTION NO. 4210 ADOPTED II " './ ,'- . ' <"">,,, RECOGNITION FOR RESCUE p;/' BASKETBALL ~ SISTER CITY INTERESJ' ~ 4. ,k I. 19:7067 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title or Resolution No, 4208, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVE~' NIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, FIRST AVENUE FROM SANTA CLARA STREET TO COLORADO BOULEVARD, FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ORDERING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF." The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4209 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, SUNSET BOULEVARD FROM HUNTINGTON DRIVE TO DUARTE ROAD, FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ORDERING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF." The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4210, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PERMITTING THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TO MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON EL MONTE AVENUE BETWEEN LIVE OAK AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERLY CITY LIMITS AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT THEREFOR." I Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of Resolution Nos, 4208, 4209 and 4210 be WAIVED and that all be ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, ConsDine, Hage, Helms NOES: None ABSENT: None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth'and carried unanimously that public recognition be ~bestowed on Sarah Sargent who recently rescued a 16 month old child from a swimming pool and revived her, Miss Sargent is 17 years of age, She will be invited to a regular Council meeting for the presentation, Mayor Helms commented that the city has been invited to compete with the City of Inglewood at'basketball during half time of a future Laker I s game. Mayor Helms: It has come to my attention, quite by accident, that former mayor and councilman, Edward Butterworth, is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Council Boy Scouts of America, and as a director would be attending the International Jamboree of the Boy Scouts at Tokyo as a representative of the San Gabriel Council, That at the conclusion of the Jamboree it would be appropriate and advisable, if Mr, Butterworth consents, for him to proceed to the Republic of Indonesia for the purpose of undertaking the preliminary negotiations for the establishment of a sister city relationship between this City and the cities of Prambanan or Denpesar; that the Republic of Indonesia has only recently emerged from Communist domin- ation and both the Department of State and the Town Affiliation program are desirous of establishing sister city relationships in the Republic of Indonesia. I T hat Mr, Butterwor~h is the official Counci 1 liaison to the Sister City Commission, and as such has been in correspondence with Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, the reigning sultan of the area encompassing the City of Prambanan, and the Governor of Bali where the City of Denpesar is located, That the Sister City Commission of Arcadia has officially expressed an interest in establishing ties with the cities of Prambanan or Denpesar, subject to the approval of this Council, and that under the circumstances it would be in the best intere~ts of this City and its citizens that Councilman Butterworth proceed to Indonesia to discuss this matter with the appropriate government officials of Prambanan and Denpesar, and to observe the cities in question and their officials prior to the establishment of official ties. Compensation paid councilmen is, and should be used for such , 7-6-71 - 14 - ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT ..--- I 19:7868 purposes, and expenses in connection with this trip shall be funded by Mr, Butterworth from such City compensation. It was the expressed desire of Council that it accommodate this purpose, and the following minute resolut'ion was adopted on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. BE IT RESOLVED that Councilman Edward L. Butterworth be authorized and directed to proceed to the Republic of Indonesia, and there to visit the cities of Prambanan and Denpesar, to meet with the city officials of each city for the purpose of determining the advisability of Arcadia entering into an official sister city relationship with either of said cities, and to report his findings promptly to this Council upon his return. Mrs, William Appel related greenery donations from various local clubs which have already been planted at the City Library. Council expressed appreciation. At 11 p.m., Mayor Helms declared the meeting adjourned sine die. 4#ir ATTEST: et~dutl? a/}11 ~v Christine Van Maanen 7-6-71 - 15 -