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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 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 19:7933 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, December 21, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Mon. Gerald M. O'Keeffe, Church of the Holy Angels Mayor James R. Helms, Jr. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None PRESENTATIONS: On behalf of the Junior All American Football Association of San Gabriel Valley, Council was presented with the Sportsmanship Trophy won by the Mid get team. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED (Restaurant) p;eup GENERAL PLAN I (Naomi Avenue) 1--I/~O On behalf of Mrs. Ruth Vallone, President of the Arcadia Ecology Council, Robert Hutchinson presented a tree to the City which will be planted on city property, Planning Commission Resolution No. 760 granted a conditional use permit to the Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., for an eating establishment at 165 E. Duarte Road subject to compliance with all applicable regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code and additional conditions spelled out in said resolution. It was noted that the subject property is developed with a vacant service station building which the applicant proposes to remove. It was recently rezoned from C-l to C-2 and the proposed use is proper. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and, all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the action of the Commission be and it is hereby RATIFIED. This time was scheduled for review of remalnlng questions concerning the proposed General Plan including Naomi Avenue land use. The Planning Director had submitted a written report on the background of the zoning on Naomi Avenue between Baldwin and Lovell Avenues which indicated that a conditional C-3 & D classification had been placed on the area in 1960. This zoning was to be operative only upon compliance with specified conditions. Maps were reviewed indicating existing improvements. Council was advised that an application is now before the Planning Commission and Henry Hege spoke to the area and improvements which have taken place during the past few years. He noted that the application referred to is for the construction of another 8 story building between the existing building on the southwest corner of 12-21-71 - 1 - 19:7934 Duarte Road and Lovell Avenue and the Security Bank Building to the west on the south side of Duarte Road. He noced that options have been taken on lots immediately south of the existing parking lot which would leave 2 lots - supposedly an island. The applicant has talked with both of these property owners, they are aware of the proposal and have no objections although they do not wish to sell their property. He indicated that the rest of the parking lot would be on the entire north side of Naomi Avenue including the necessary dedications. He felt the condition of the properties on the north side of Naomi will only further deteriorate and that the street is not conducive to R-l development. He noted there will be adequate screening for protection. This matter is before the Commission and discussion was suspended. I Mrs. Mary Lou Leupold, 663 Naomi Avenue,questioned how Baldwin Avenue could be upgraded at Naomi without the north and south sides of Naomi being needed for parking. Extensive discussion ensued on problems which could arise out of the zoning on the north side being different than that on the south side. Councilman Butterworth felt that the north side could not be anything but commercial and submitted that a unit development on the south side may be the best for all concer~ed. Councilman Considine felt that the north side of Naomi should remain conditional commercial with the overlay requirement, the south side to be R-2 or something more than R-l and that the rear lines of property on Camino Real could act as the buffer. Councilman Arth was of the opinion that if and when an application comes in which would encompass 3 or 4 lots which would fulfill the requirements of the General Plan, the Planning Commission could at that point modify the requirements; that it would be a mistake to allow for instance 60' buildings all the way; also that R-3 would make a better buffer than R-l. Councilman Hage favored indicating the area in its existing conditional commercial zoning in the General Plan; that zoning is not before Council at this time. Mayor Helms stated in part that he would reaffirm the indications in the General Plan as it is now; that aftet everything has been settled and the pending zoning application has been decided, Council could consider it again. Discussion held on the rear of the deep lots on the north side of Camino Real and what could eventually develop there. Even though it might only be an interim decision it was the consensus of Council that some action should be taken at this time. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth that the subject area be reflected as the present conditional commercial zoning with the understanding that should anything develop in the pending application which would require modification of this designation the matter could be brought before Council again; that a footnote be included in the General Plan reflecting this provisional decision; that Council recognizes the difficult zoning situation and submitted that perhaps the residents of the area should give some thought to unit development. Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms Councilmen Arth, Considine (both favored commercial zoning on the north side of Naomi only. None I ABSENT: AGENDA ITEM 4-9 This item was not discussed at this time. 12-21-71 - z - NON-CONFORMING BUSINESS CONTINUATION (Approved) P:VUp I STREET CLOSURE (Volante) ~ 19:7985 Council received and accepted the statement of Mrs. Mildred S. Coates, owner of 141 W. Live Oak Avenue, that she intends to continue the business of a service station at said location and that every effort is being made to secure a suitable tenant. (Pursuant to AMC 9248) MOTION to permit the continuation was made by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Pursuant to Council in~truction staff continued the temporary closure of Volante Drive and additional traffic counts have been taken to evaluate the effect on adjacent streets. Maps and reports were submitted which staff contends confirms its previous conclusion that the closure of Volante Drive resulted in approximately doubling the traffic volume on Monte Verde Drive. Staff recommended that the street be opened to through traffic. Considerable discussion ensued and Council indicated its desire to do everything possible to improve the situation. Mrs. Edward Berry, 1167 Volante Drive, referred to the possibility of a buffer being constructed, perhaps a block wall between the north side of Volante Drive and the parking lot to the so-called Eaton property. She suggested closing Altura Road at Colorado and Volante Drive at Michillinda - that these streets would then not be used for commercial traffic. She noted that no one from Monte Verde Drive had protested the closing. Also speaking in favor of the closure were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blasier, ll60 Volante Drive and Robert Simmons, 1161 Volante Drive. It was the consensuS of Council that closing Volante Drive would not bring about the long range solution, and assured the residents that every effort will be made to see what can be done. The City of Monrovia will be urged to perhaps fence its property and the owner of the Eaton property will also be asked to cooperate. The possibility of a median strip in the center of Michillinda Avenue with left hand turns prohibited was submitted as one solution. This would have to be worked out with the County. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for closure of Volante Drive be denied and staff was instructed to pursue solutions as discussed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None TRUCK ROUTES Council received staff report on a manual eigh~ and-one-half hour (Deletion) truck count on Duarte Road to afford a basis for estimating the Campus Drive number of through-trucks using the subject arterial roadway. Also and on a number of traffic accidents involving trucks during 1970. Duarte Road (Report dated December 3, and on file in the office of the City S ~ ,Clerk.) The Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works ;~~~;&~recommended that Duarte Road remain in the truck route system, however, because Campus Road is practically devoid of such traffic and its value to the truck route system is doubtful it ~ould be removed. I The recommendation of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for the deletion of Duarte Road from the system was made part of the record. Mrs. Betty Willis, on behalf of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, referred in part to 52 signatures tt residents on Duarte Road who 12-21-71 - 3 - FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 1-;),7/ AGENDA ITEM 6e DEFERRED PARKING DISTRICT REDESIGN J- (:: 9 CAMPUS POLICE .5,' 15-,..:-:.(... 19:7986 support the deletion of through-traffic of trucks - not those making deliveries. It was felt that this would reduce the noise and safety factor, the latter primarily for the protection of school children on Duarte Road, She recited her experience in following double-deck trucks on Duarte Road from Rosemead Boulevard to Sixth Avenue, She urged the deletion of Duarte Road from the system. It was the consensus of Council that Campus Drive could be closed and due to the increase in speed and through trucks during the last few years deleting Duarte Road could also be accomplished without too much inconvenience to the truckers; that in the main they police themselves and know the routes. It was felt that the city police could find ways I to overcome the enforcement problem. It was also noted that the street became part of the system in 1927 when the present enormous number of churches and schools were non-existent. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be and he is hereby instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution for deletion of Campus Drive and Duarte Road for Council at the next regular meeting. Staff advised that the City has had for many years maintenance agreements with the State Division of Highways for Colorado and Foothill Boulevard, under which city forces performed certain work paid for by the State. It was set forth in the communication dated December 16 that the proposed agreement does not make the City responsible for any maintenance within the limits of the freeway right-of-way. It merely spells out the responsibilities of the City on surface roadways which cross under the freeway. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the appropriate resolution be adopted approving the maintenance agreement. (RESOLUTION NO. 4231 adopted later in this meeting.) Staff requested delay in this item due to difficulties encountered in determining precise pricing information in connection with additional natural gas conversion kits. On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows the firm of Wilsey and Ham was retained to prepare schematic plans for the redesign of Parking District #2. No more than $3000 is to be expended for this portion' of the improvement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None I On recommendation of the City Manager and the Chief of Police it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage,and carried on roll call vote as follows that a third Policeman-on- Campus be employed with the understanding that the additional officer be continued only as long as the School District provides the financial cooperation indicated in the report dated December 13, 1971. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None 12-21-71 - 4 - CENSUS J- ~'O I EMPLOYEES' HOSPITAL & MEDICAL INSURANCE (DEFERRED) ~ EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS ~fJf ORDINANCE NO. 1443 I ADOPTED ------ ORDINANCE NO. 1444 ~ ADOPTED 19: 7987 On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to request a population estimate from the State Department of Finance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth,. Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Manager advised that in August of 1971 staff submitted to Council a recommendation that the City pay the same $15.50 medical insurance contribution for all City employees and because of the Wage- Price freeze in August Council deferred action. Under Phase II of the Wage-Price freeze it is now appropriate to bring the matter to Council once more and if approved the increase in insurance contribution by the City would be applicable to the 5 1/2 percent maximum wage guideline for the period November 14, 1971 to November 14, 1972. It was recommended that Council indicate its willingness to pay the same $15.50 contribution rate for all employees effective with the revised program. (See letter dated December 17, 1971.) Due to the lapse of time and the desire for additional information it was the consensus of Council that this matter be held over. At 10:15 p.m., Council entered an executive session in the Conference Room with the City Manager. At 11:35 p.m., Council reconvened in the Council Chamber. . . ~~ \ ....., l.. . :rh~s m?tter ,.,was,' continued from the December 7 regular meeting in order to provide sufficient time for Council to study the recommendation of the City Manager for salary adjustments in individual equity situations. At that time Council granted the City Manager's request that if Council approved the recommendations the salaries would be made retroactive as indicated in the report dated December 3, 1971. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call / vote as follows that the spec1fic salaries be adjusted as set forth in the December 3, 1971 report. It was noted that the salary of one position of Recreation Supervisor will be flat-rated. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1443, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1443 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1444, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 6412.2 AND 6412.7 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DANCE PERMITS." 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. 1444 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms NOES: None ABSENT: None 12-21-71 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4230 ADOPTED ,/ RESOLUTION NO. 4231/ ADOPTED ADJOURNMENT 19:7988 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4230, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R-3 ZONE." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No. 4230 be WAIVED and that 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 Reso lut ion No. 4231, ent it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT." 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. 4231 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None At 11:45 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 6:00 p.m. Thursday December 23, 1971. ATTEST: ~;AJ7~ }lCl/n ~ City Clerk 12-21-71 - 6 - I I