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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 21,1971 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 ARTH EXCUSED ADDITIONAL SIGN (Golden West & Duarte) !I- (0;70 I (ZONING) Hearing. scheduled CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (restaurant) p: e l' P. 19:7912 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday September 21, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Councilman Robert J. Considine Councilman Edward L. Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms Councilman Arth On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 1 and the regular meeting of September 7, 1971 were APPROVED. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously Councilman Arth was excused from this meeting. At its regular meeting of September 7 Council referred to the Planning Commission the request of Clark Drugs for modification of an existing condition reflected in Resolution No. 3731 governing property at the southeast corner of Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue (shopping center). One additional free standing sign had been requested. It was the Commission's consideration that the entire center should be placed under the existing sign regulations. Sign dimensions were explored and Section 9262.4.3G of the Arcadia Municipal Code was noted which requites .the existing non conforming sign to conform before an additional freestanding sign could be permitted or an expansion of the existing wall mounted signs. It was emphasized that any change in the signs should not alter the architecture of the center. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare for Council consideration an amendment to Resolution No. 3731 pursuant to the above. A public hearing for October 5 was scheduled on Planning Commission's recommendation in Resolution No. 749 concerning a zone change from PR-3 to C-l on property at 2632 S. Santa Anita Avenue (currently being used as part of a service station site). On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously Council RATIFIED the action of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 751 granting a conditional use permit to Bob's Big Boy Restaurants for the use of property at 1440 S. Baldwin Avenue as a restaurant subject to compliance with all applicable regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code plus additional conditions specified in said Resolution. 9-21-71 - 1 - LOT SPLIT APPROVED P/J Jr ,+- I -,....t,...r... PARKING (DISTRICT In) 2 hr. parking limi't ,./ Primary Motion I/" Motion Withdrawn L.--- CONTINUED 19:7913 Council considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of an adjustment of lot lines between 2000 Holly and 374 Wistaria Avenues. It was noted that because one of the resulting lots would be short of the 12,500 sq. ft.. requirement for the subject area it is a matter for Council to determine. Projecturals were reviewed and the history of the initial transaction was explored. This revealed how the present hardship on current owners of one of the lots involved came about. It was the consensus of Council that this type of irregular subdivision should not have been permitted in the first place, however, there being nothing to be gained by denying the request it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on the following roll call vote that the lot split be APPROVED. The motion to grant was made with reservations and it was agreed that this I type of development would receiv~ extensive consideration in the future AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Arth At the July 6 Council meeting the Parking Place Commission submitted a request for a 2-hour time limit on the row of parking spaces abutting the alley north of Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and First Avenues. At that time Council deferred any action with the thought that if the problems continued perhaps it could be handled on a staff level, thereby saving the expense of having to enforce parking re- strictions on such a small portion of the property. It was noted in the report dated September 3 that 30 days have now elapsed with no response from the Commissioners as to whether or not the problems have persisted. A Police Department survey indicates that on the average only 62% of the spaces are occupied at anyone time and staff recommended against the requested restriction for the present. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage that the report be received and filed with no further action taken at this time. Roy Long, Chairman of the Parking Place Commission, stated in part the reason for the request --- the Commission would like to eliminate the permanent parking along the row of parking spaces abutting the alley north of Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and First Avenues and substitute a 2-hour parking limit. He noted that the spaces are used all day by persons other than customers and urged approval of the request based on need. Council expressed a desire to study the matter further whereupon with the consent of his second Councilman Considine WITHDREW his primary MOTION. The matter was then held over pending a more definitive report from the Parking Place Commission. PRESENTATIONS L.--- Dr, Richard Cordano of the Arcadia High School, presented athletic I credentials for the forthcoming sports season to the City officials. On behalf of the City Council Mayor Helms expressed appreciation. COUNTY PAY RAISES V Council received from the City of Monrovia a copy of its communication concerning the recent action of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in granting excessive pay increases to fire and police personnel. A full interpretation of a County Charter Section on this will be provided and the matter was held over. 9-21-71 - 2 - 19:7914 SIDEWALKS It was noted that at the meeting of September 7, after hearing from the (Colorado various persons and groups interested in the sidewalk program for Boulevard) Colorado Boulevard, Council indicated its decision to proceed with the ~_ 1~~2_~sidewal~ construc:ion but allowed a :wo week period for the property ~ I~v~ rrowners ln the subject area to determlne their preference as to location - curb or property line. I Hugh M y'er s, 624 San Luis Rey Road, sta ted in part that he had been acting as temporary chairman of an ad hoc committee in an endeavor to resolve the differences, He cited reasons why the property owners do not favor either one of the two plans submitted by the city. That the residents in the area feel that widening Colorado Boulevard to 56' - four 10' lanes and two B'-parking lanes-is not practical because only one car at a time can safely enter the stretch of Colorado Boulevard from Colorado Place under the overpass.; that both city plans place the Deodar trees in jeopardy because they cover too much of the root zone with asphalt and concrete, Mr, Myers then referred to a plan submitted by the property owners which proposes sidewalks not interrupted by tree basins. He said the present 40' wide roadway could be increased to 46' which could be further widened by reducing the proposed 5' sidewalk to 3' plus 6" for the curb, which he felt was adequate, The trees in his opinion could be saved under this plan. He asked Council to agree to this new concept. Some discussion on the part of Mr. Mye~s remarks concerning conjecture on the part of the residents as to the reason why the City is pro- ceeding with its sidewalk program in the subject area. When asked to explain the implication Mr. Myers stated in part that there may be several reasons; that there may be an effort on the part of the City to turn the Santa Anita Gardens area into an auxilliary parking lot for the race track -- .there may be plans for the vacant lots at either end of Colorado which may involve zone changes for hotels and the like - there may be a holding pattern for truck traffic in the event trucks are eliminated from. the freeway. He concluded his remarks by stating in part that the residents regard widening of the street with serious apprehension. Mayor Helms stated that there is absolutely no basis or foundation for any of the conjectures; there is nothing ulterior in any way involved in the proposed project. It was further brought out that Colorado Boulevard is part of the Select System of Streets stretching from the Upper Y through Monrovia, which is one of the reasons for the wide construction, Mayor Helms stated that the preservation of the trees has been paramount in Council thinking from the very beginning. The underpass portion may have to become a subsequent step, I Thomas J. Lockwood, Assistant Professor of Ornamental Horticulture, 5738 Cedar Glen Drive, Azusa, stated in part that the residents asked him to inspect the Deodar trees and make a determination as to their condition and any possible repurcussions as to their health after the proposed construction. He stated in substance that in his opinion any appreciable excavation around the base of the trees would seriously jeopardize their future condition. He did not recommend proceeding under the present plan and expressed reservations about the type of construction equipment to be used. The Director of Public Works explained the operation in detail and indicated that from past expe- rience he did not know of any trees which were lost because of said operation, Mr, Lockwood observed further that any ,'ttme pavement' is placed around the base of a tree ~ particularly of the subject size - the amount of gaseous exchange in the soil is decreased and asked that the pavement be kept to a minimum. In conclusion he remarked that curb line sidewalks would be preferable and asked for consideration of a concession by narrowing the street and placing the sidewalks as far away from the trees as possible. 9-21-71 - 3 - 19:7915 In answer to questions propounded by members of the City Council the Director of Public Works stated in part that the initial plan of the City was to put the sidewalk at the property line which decision was predicated on the safety and health of the trees. That to place them at the curb line would mean circumventing each tree as it was reached - which meant less area would be left for the tree. He noted the problem in the north parkway on Colorado; that the property line location would not only provide a maximum clearance from the trees, it would also give the opportunity of taking certain liberties with standard grades to eliminate any drastic cutting of the earth, He concluded by stating that there is a much greater possibility of disturbing the root system when the sidewalk is constructed adjacent to the curb. Karl Lowry, 501 San Luis Rey Road, read an opinion by Edward F. Martin, I 3866 Gates Place, Riverside. Mr. Martin is a professional forester who stated in part that widening Colorado to the proposed width poses a threat to the trees in question; that the grading would likely cut the supporting roots; that any damage could be considerably reduced if the sidewalk were constructed between the tree and the edge of the street and if at least 2' of clearance were left between the sidewalk and the trees on the street side of the trees, Mr. Lowry expressed concern about the heater remix proposed to be used; that there is no assurance the trees wanlt catch fire during the operation and that roofs could become explosive also. In response to an inquiry the Director of Public Works explained that the flame is fully enclosed and is directed downward toward the surface of the road- way; that there would be an increase in temperature, but he could not see where any damage would result, Mr Lowry submitted photographs taken during a noon hour indicating the narrowness of the underpass with pedestrians and vehicles traveling in an easterly direction. He concluded his remarks by asking Council to accept the plan submitted by the residents. At this point Mayor Helms referred to the action taken at the September 7 meeting - whereby the residents were to determine their preference for the location of the sidewalks with report back to Council at this meeting. Mr. David H. O'Brien, 500 Santa Rosa Road, participated briefly in the proceedings endeavoring to obtain a show of hands for one plan or another. The Director of Public Works explained the entire operation and in answer to questions as to his viewpoint of the plan presented by the residents stated in part that it does not conform to the roadway section that is normally used for an arterial roadway; Colorado Boulevard being in the Select System of Streets. Mrs. Edward Passmore, 501 Santa Cruz Road, spoke concerning a prior need for safety measures for the children and observed that no action was taken at the time. She also asked why the sidewalks could not be constructed on only one side of the street. The Director of Public I Works explained that when gas tax funds were made available some years back for sidewalk construction it was determined at that time that on all future roadway improvements projects on Select System of Streets that all sidewalks would be placed on both sides. This has been adhered to consistently since then. Other streets are funded with monies other than gas tax funds and the policy there has been to construct them on one side of the street in the interest of the school children. Lawrence Jenks, 507 San Luis Rey Road, asked for and received an inter- pretation of the action taken by Council at the September 7 meeting. William Gleason, 901 Monte Verde, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents Association, stated in part that it appears there is no 9-21-71 - 4 - I I TRAFFIC CONTROL (Oak Tree Racing Season) ,( S :-- .J7/Frll'(.-' 19:7916 justification for the extensive widening of the street without continuing the development to the objective sought, i.e.; through the underpass. That the residential character of the area might be lost if the trees were unable to survive, He urged Council to give the proposal further study; that his sympathy lies with the residents and that the conclusion is unfortunate. At this time the Councilmen expressed individual observations. In part -- Councilman Hage was also concerned with the trees and extended appreciation to those who spoke in this regard. He felt the widening is most necessary and he would like to see it extended through the underpass at a later , , date in order to make Colorado a more orderly street; it being a dangerous section at the present time. From the testimony he would favor property line sidewalk construction in order to preserve the trees. Councilman Butterworth agreed and submitted that for almost nine years there has been a sidewalk program; that residents have opposed them before and after they were installed expressed appreciation for them. It was his judgment that if a person does not have the courage and integrity to do what is in the best interest of the public he should not sit on a Council. He stated further in part that testimony heard at the last meeting led Council to come to the conclusion that public safety is involved in the construction of 5' sidewalks; that they are needed. He noted that eventually the race track at its own expense will have sidewalks surrounding it entirely, and that sidewalks lead to Second Avenue which is the access to the downtown area. He noted it has been part of the Capital Project Program for so long which to him should indicate to the residents that there couldn't possibly be any other motive for the sidewalks than what is in the best interests of the city and its citizens. He felt that from the testimony it appears that if sidewalks were constructed at the property line the root system would be disturbed substantially less than if placed at the curb line. Councilman Considine stated in part that the street has already been lessened from 64' to the proposed 56' width; that any less would not conform with State requirements for the Select System of Streets and noted Council's desire to provide maximum protection for the residents, particularly the children and the elderly. He felt that if Mrs. Passmore had presented the problem she referred to at the time it was happening Council would have taken some steps to meet the need. He referred to a report from an Arboretum official which indicated that the sidewalks would not damage the trees. He felt Council has no alternative but to place them at the property line for the least amount of root damage to the trees which the City desires to preserve as much as the property owners. Mayor Helms felt the evidence is abundantly clear that if the sidewalks were placed adjacent to the curb the trees would be placed in more jeopardy than if placed adjacent to the property line. He expressed sympathy with the residents and stated in part that he understood their position completely; but that after the improvements are in he felt they will be found much safer as presently planned and much more desirable, Councilman Hage then MOVED to proceed with the program to have sidewalks constructed adjacent to the property line, the right being reserved to alter the sidewalk width at the next regular meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None Councilman Arth On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the amount of $12,000 be authorized for control of 9-21-71 - 5 - LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT V EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (fire hose) p, po';:? '..p ~ / CHICAGO PARK MOTION /- I o7i/-;Q PARKING PLACE DISTRICT NO. 2 j..-- I! '/ /' MOTION 19:7917 traffic during the forthcoming Oak Tree Racing Season commencing October 5, Funds will be paid out of admission taxes received during the meet. It was noted that last year the expenses were $12,945. Staff believes the work can be accomplished more economically this year, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None Councilman Arth As a matter of policy at the end of the calendar year, newly lighted areas as well as those areas having recently upgraded lighting are added to existing Lighting Maintenance Districts. Therefore, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and unani- mously carried that pursuant to Section 18040 of the Street Lighting Act of 1919 the Director of Public Works be ordered to file an Annexation Report consisting of plans and specifications, an estimate of cost, diagram of the District and a proposed assessment at the Council meeting of October 19, 1971. I The City Manager, Finance Director and Fire Chief reported on bids received for the purchase of 4300 ft. of fire hose and 4 lengths of soft suction hose and made recommendation for the award of contract. (See report dated September 16 on file in the office of the City Clerk,) It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the hose be purchased from the following vendors; that all other bids be rejected and that any infor- malities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that staff be AUTHORIZED to issue the appropriate purchase orders. Funds are in the Fire Department Budget No. 422-74 - $5,485.00, VENDOR Halprin Supply Halprin Supply Halprin Supply Wardlaw Fire Equipment QUANTITY 1,500' 1,600' 1,200' 4 lengths HOSE SIZE 21z" llz" 1" Soft Suction AMOUNT $1,697.85 1,251. 26 907,20 564.90 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None Counc ilman Arth '., Council received an extensive report of an investigation made in connection with the use of a special assessment district for the improvement of Chicago Park. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that staff be authorized to proceed; that private engineering proposals be secured to determine if Council would prefer to have the engineering I and cost work done either by City forces or a firm selected from those submitting the proposals; that proposals for services be nego- tiated with the bond counsel, McKenzie Brown, and financial consul- tants, Stone and Youngberg, for Council consideration. There is to be no obligation on the part of the City Council to proceed. Estimates to be procured only. Council considered the request of the Parking Place Commission for an advance of $3000 for preliminary design work for an improved and ex~ panded parking area. Funds to be repaid to the Capital Improvements Fund after being included as part of the cost assessed for the total parking district improvements. The Commission and Towne Center businessmen feel this is necessary in light of the developments currently under way in the subject area. It was MOVED by Councilman 9-21-71 - 6 - I CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Signs) "--j /1 j;7. CONTINUED ..---- ORDINANCE NO, 1439 INTRODUCED I ORDINANCE NO. 1440 INTRODUCED 19:7918 Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reques~ be APPROVED and that $3000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Account with the funds to be returned following the establishment of the assessment districts and the funds collected. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth Request of the Chamber of Commerce for permission to install decorative poster holders on street lighting standards in the median strip of Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and Second, Live Oak, Las Tunas and Baldwin. Others to be recommended would be the El Rancho, Foothill and Hub shopping centers, Dave Paradis, Chamber of Commerce, explored the endeavor to seek other means of advertising and eliminate the street banners. The posters would be placed in 4 different places in each business district. The wording would be at a minimum. Discussion ensued on ~tate controlled streets and the necessity for the Chamber to receive State approval each time a poster is changed. It was noted that this is an original concept. It was the consensus of Council that it would prefer to delay action on this request until Chamber could submit the total picture as to definite locations and how the State highway advertising could be expedited, as it desired a guarantee of uniformity for the entire program. Where- upon Mayor Helms ordered the matter continued. Mr, Paradis will advise the City Manager when Chamber is prepared to go ahead at which time the matter will be placed back on the agenda. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1439, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY KNOWN AS 515 WEST DUARTE ROAD AND 1103 LA CADENA AVENUE FROM R-l TO R-3, AND RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY AT 33 MORLAN PLACE FROM C-l & D TO C-2 & D, AND RECLASSIFYING ALL PROPERTY WEST OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM R-O TO R-O & D." It was MOVED by Councilman Butt~rworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1439 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1440, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY AT 117-165 EAST DUARTE ROAD FROM C-l TO C-2 ZONE." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1440 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine~ Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth 9-21-71 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4219 ADOPTED -1- 11'::f z;} HAGE EXCUSED PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED NEW SISTER CITY (Jogjacarta, Indonesia) 12 J . /T1/~ 0/# SISTER CITY TRIPOLIS GREECE TO VISIT CITY OWNED LAND LEASED :1/ 703-P 19: 7919 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4219, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ,ARCADIA DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY WEST OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND NORTH OF FOOTHILL 'BOULEVARD UPON ITS RECLASSIFICATION INTO A I'D" ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No. 4219 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth 'I On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously Councilman Rage was excused from attending the meeting of October 5, 1971. In order to consider the following items the prOV1S10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. ... ). 1,.;, # Ii Councilman Butterworth spoke briefly to his recent visit to Jogjacarta, in the Republic of Indonesia, He noted that the Sister City Commission requests Council to authorize Mayor Helms to invite Jogjacarta to enter into a formal sister city relationship with Arcadia. The attributes of the city were touched upon - it is the cultural center of the Republic of Indonesia, the university is located there, it is the art center of the entire island and is most pro-American. Mr. Butterworth will sub- mit a detailed report later. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that Mayor Helms be AUTHORIZED to extend an invitation to the government and the people of the City of Jogjacarta, Republic of Indonesia, to participate with the City of Arcadia as its Sister-City for the purpose of creating greater mutual understanding between the people of the two cities and nations. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilmen Arth Councilman Butterworth noted the forthcoming visit of the Mayor of Tripolis, Greece, and his guests, and suggested that thought be given for their welcome and entertaining during their brief stay - probably in December or January. 1 The City Manager advised of an offer for the lease-purchase of city- owned land at the southwest corner of First Avenue and Wheeler Street. The developer proposes to construct two office buildings on a 55-year lease with one 10 year extension provision. He noted the lease would have an annual payment to the city of $9,600 providing the new parking plan for the area is completed to the extent the traffic situation and parking proposed will correspond with said plan. All code requirements as to parking would be adhered to. The lessee would have to make up any shortage in parking by some type of in-lieu provision. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and 9-21-71 - 8 - 19 :7920 carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be AUTHORIZED to negotiate the lease as outlined above. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None Councilman Arth TOWNE CENTRE !-IJ~ 1/ Request of Union Realco, purchaser of the property on which the new Towne Centre building and restaurant is being constructed~ for approval for the discharge of its remaining obligation on the purchase price by making a cash payment of $258,700 to be paid no later than September 31, 1971, Funds would be paid through the existing escrow with the deed to the land released to said company. It was also noted in the communi- cation that they would pay the sum of $11,750.91 to the Parking District in connection with the purchase of the land. I It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED pursuant to contents of the communication dated September 20. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None Counci lman Arth ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN At 10:15 p.m., the meeting was ADJOURNED to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1971. ATTEST: adH~~ ~~ City Clerk ----- I 9-21-71 - 9 -