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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 1,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT___ (Asder) Hearing scheduled ZONE CHANGE (Hear ing scheduled) ZONING (H zone)............. CODE AMENDMENT (Signs) 1 Hearing scheduled ............. SIGNS 19:8005 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1972 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. John S. Meyer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church Cou~cilman Considine PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None The minutes of the regular meetings of January 4 and 18, 1972 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Con$idine and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 762 granting a conditional use permit for a Residential Planned Development at 310 West Foothill Boulevard subject to conditions specified in said resolution. Councilman Hage MOVED to hold a public hearing on this matter on MARCH 7. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 763 recommending a change from Zone R-l to PR-l on property known as 625, 631 and 635 Naomi and 1301, 1243 and 1245 Lovell Avenue. Councilman Considine MOVED to hold a public hearing on this matter on MARCH 21. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 764 denying the removal of the "H" zone in the area bounded by Huntington Drive, Second Avenue, California Street, First Avenue, Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. It was the' consensus of Council that this matter not be scheduled for public hearing until after full consideration of the General Plan by the Planning Commission and City Council. Planning Commission Resolution No. 765 recommending an amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to auxiliary signs (design, location and size of time and temperature signs and similar public service signs shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department.) On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously this ~atter was scheduled for public hearing on MARCH 7. The Planning Director explained that on January 25 the Planning Commission considered a modification of Resolution No. 3180. The modification was requested by Resdel Engineering Corporation located at 232 E. Live Oak Avenue in order to locate an existing sign from its former location to the subject site. It ",as explained that Resolution No. 3180 sets forth "D" regulations governing the subject property and limits sign area to a maximum of one sq. ft. for each lineal ft. of building; the building is 90' wide permitting only 90 sq. ft. of sign area; there is an existing 2-1-72 - 1 - YOUTH COMMISSION i:::/. -4,/.,.~ -,' f" t,..:;'. 19:8006 logo sign of 36 sq. ft., thus only an additional 54 sq. ft. of sign area would be permitted by said resolution, The sign proposed to be relocated is 173 sq. ft. which would result in a total sign area of 209 sq. ft. The "D" regulations cover most of the property bounded by Live Oak on the north, Lenore on the east, Lynrose on the south and Second Avenue on the west. The Planning Department had recommended to the Commission that the liD" overlay zone signing regulations not be waived but rather that the resolution be so modified as to permit wall signs for buildings fronting on Live Oak to be located only along said front wall and the area of said signs not to exceed two sq. ft. of sign area for each lineal ft. of building frontage. The Planning Commission voted 1 3 to 2 (with 1 abstention and 1 absence) that the modification to the resolution not be made at this time. However, Council was inclined to agree with the Planning Department solution. The records hereby indicate that theCity Council has reviewed a picture of the proposed sign. During the discussion Council expressed a desire to be advised as to why the severity of restrictions in the particular area which area is not that unique from other business areas in the city. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the requested modification to Resolution No. 3180 be granted, and that Council be provided with a report as to the intent behind the imposition of the "D" overlay regulation on Live Oak Avenue. The City Manager advised that Kenneth Gex, representative from First Avenue Jr. High School on the Youth Commission, has resigned, and that the Commission had held an election for his successor and advised that Barbara Jonasen was chosen. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously that Miss Jonasen be officially appointed to the Youth Commission for the balance of the unexpired term. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION SIDEWALKS Preston Collins, 721 Fairview Avenue, presented a petition signed ? 1 ./",i , I by property owners requesting the construction of sidewalks at the , ~.~ ~~'1 'curb line on Fairview Avenue between Golden West and Baldwin Avenues. The petition was received and will be considered following staff report. DUARTE ROAD TRUCKS 5 ,;,1' : ~ -', 'LJ./ _~..' /1/ SIDEWALKS REPORT (continued to March 7) f.'/",.',. (., ~, STOP SIGNS Council ordered FILED the communication from the Morley Truck Lines, Inc., requesting reconsideration of the deletion of Duarte Road from the truck route. It was noted that a thorough examination of the results of this change will be made at a later date. 1 Council received the report of the Director of Public Works designating locations where 50 percent or more of the sidewalk in anyone block exists, all within commercial, industrial or multiple residential zoned areas, to be considered for sidewalk construction under the Improvement Act of 1911. The matter will be continued until the meeting of March 7 thereby providing sufficient time for Council to study the contents of the report. Pursuant to Council's request of January 16 staff submitted an engineering study relative to the need for stop signs at specific locations as follows. 2-1-72 - 2 - " 19: 8007 Santa Cruz Road at Colorado Boulevard, Second Avenue at Bonita Street and Volante Drive and Monte Vista Road. All three locations were studied in response to requests by the residents in those areas. The report stated in part that according to the accident history at all three locations the intersections cannot be considered severe or hazardous on the basis of said history and staff recommended against the installation of the stop signs (see report dated January 28 on file in the office of the City Clerk). I During the discussion on the need and type of stop signs for Santa Cruz Road and Colorad~ Boulevard the following residents spoke urging f ~ ,favorable action of the request. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Passmore, 501 -\..e.L ,,,/','-0,/:1,,-- Santa Cruz Road, Hugh Myers, 624 San Luis Rey Road, spoke and presented I~ ,__8 petition containing 59 signatures of residents in the subject area, .AV1AJf~..-' 4.A4.:&Z.JAl Dixon, 501 Santa Maria Road, Jack C. Nixon, 625 Santa Maria Road, , Christin Hilton, 507 Santa Cruz Road. It was the consensus of Council that the staff report is indeed sound, however, the subject area is unique and in a sense isolated; that the race track and general traffic moves very fast, also the school bus for the small child stops on the south side of the street (Colorado) which contributes to the hazard. It was agreed that the residents should be provided with some type of protection and methods were explored, including 4-way stop signs, button-operated flashing signal etc. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed with the installation of a four-way stop sign with crosswalks at an appropriate location, consistent with the request of the residents; that engineering be undertaken forthwith in connection with possible signalization of the intersection; that during the interim the Director of Public Works proceed with what investigation he deems necessary to ascertain whether or not stop signs are adequate and report back as soon as a conclusio~ has been determined. Following this procedure Council may make its decision as to retaining the stop signs or install signalization. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Staff will study the need for a neighborhood park in the Santa Anita Gardens area. 3-1.{-7~ Stop sign request for Bonita and Second Avenues. Hazards of that intersection were explored and it was agreed that the lighting could be improved. It was noted that the weekends are a particular problem because of the ball diamond and park in the area as in other similar areas of the City. This matter will be before Council at the next --regular meeting and staff will investigate further during the interim. 1 Stop sign request for Volante Drive and Monte Vista Road. The hazards of this corner were explored and a 2 way stop sign for east- west traffic was suggested. Ralph Derrick, 410 Monte Vista Road, told of his personal experience with the dangers of the blind corner and asked for the stop sign. Richard Bell, 982 Volante Drive, told of a one hundred percent resident signed petition for the stop sign; that he had been unaware this would be before Council tonight or he would have submitted the petition. Council was in accord with the need and it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that a two way stop sign for east-west traffic be installed at the said corner. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None 2-1-72 - 3 - PARKING (Hugo Reid Baseball Field) p. W.'f4, ~. "./';; UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DIST. NO.5 (Hearing scheduled) COLORADO BLVD. RR UNDERPASS SIDEWALK p; .-x: /,.' -" CHICAGO PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT :-fC! 10'1'1 (FINANCE CONSULTANT) :/ ) 0 74-1111 (ENGINEERING SERVICES) 'I.. I c'/'/ .;:; II (SPECIAL COUNSEL) I / .:';'~ - l:r j-; 19:8008 The requ~st of the President of the Coast Little League for expanded parking facilities adjacent to the little league field at Hugo Reid Park was APPROVED on'MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, including the appropriation of $1000 from Council Contingency Fund to pay the cost of materials: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Council scheduled a public hearing for MARCH 7 on the proposed Underground Utilities District #5 which would be bounded between the limits of the center lines of Huntington Drive, First Avenue, Wheeler Avenue and the south-bound roadway of Santa Anita Avenue. The Engineer's report will be presented to Council on the date of the hearing. 1 At the request of Council the engineerin~ division estimates the cost of extending the sidewalk on Colorado Boulevard from its present terminus at San Antonio Road easterly to join the 2-ft wide concrete paved area between the roadway curbs and paved slopes through the underpass at approximately $700. Pending no unforeseen contingencies the funding i's adequate to cover this additional work. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None Council reviewed proposed contractural agreements for the formation of an assessment district in the Chicago Park area. The project as contemplated would include preliminary planning and all necessary off-site improvements required for full industrial development of the area. Staff recommended acceptance and formal execution of the agreements. In discussing the proposed agreement with STONE & YOUNGBERG MUNICIPAL FINANCING CONSULTANTS, INC., it was agreed that the words "It is legally possible...." under Services to be Performed Item 4-A, should be eliminated. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that Agreement with Stone & Youngberg be approved with the deletion as indicated and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that LAMPMAN and ASSOCIATES be retained to complete engineering studies and plans on specifications for all public improvements including streets, sidewalks and sewers and that the Agreement with said firm be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that F. MACKENZIE BROWN be 2-1-72 - 4 - J' or. 19:8009 appointed and employed to prepare all notices and supervise the proceedings, that an Agreement with f APPROVED and executed by the Mayor and City Clerk /. by the City Attorney. ~ tD 7/1-// II -- AYES: 'Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms NOES: None ABSENT: None (DESIGN SURVEYS) 1 BUSINESS (a) PERMIT RENEWALS /-~O --f' - /G; CJ ,t:. (, 'l.y CENSUS 51- s>CJ resolutions and to Mr. McKenzie be in form approved It was MOYED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Cpuncilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that NORCO ENGINEERING COMPANY be retained to prepare design and boundary surveys as outlined in the communication from said firm dated January 27, 1972', Costs not to exceed the total agreement figures indicated therein, all subject to the approval of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the business permit of the Cinema land Theatre Corporation, dba Cinema land Theatre - 135 Colorado Place, be renewed for 1972 providing the facility is maintained in a clean satisfactory manner, (b) It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unaniQously that the business permits of the __ Late and Mango Corporation, dba Santa Anita Bowling lanes, and the ___ Vista Recreation Company, dba Bowling Square, be renewed for 1972 subject to the same conditions as heretofore imposed. Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Finance Director the Agreement with the Department of Finance of the State of California providing for an estimated population figure to be determined by that agency, was APPROVED and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. The above action was on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None RESERVOIR On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, ROOFINGtJ seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows -.L: f! I'.a /;'.' that the low bid of Stone Roofing Company be accepted to re-roof the IJ '-' Orange Grove II Reservoir and the Longden Forebay ($7,418 and $1,058 IJ~~-<'~-/'-"1respectively) in the total amount of $8,476; that all other bids be (j7~~_ cr rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or o~'J~ bidding process be waived. Funds available in the Water Department ( /1 ...../ Account 470.71-4. 1 GENERAL PLAN (Referred to Planning Commission) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Council received a condensed and updated preliminary General Plan which reflects actions taken during the public hearings. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously it was referred to the Planning Commission for study and 2-1-72 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1446 ADOPTED ./' RESOLUTION NO. 4233 ADOPTED - " " /cJrl/-4 RESOLUTION NO. 4234 ADOPTED .",....- RESOLUTION No. 4235 ADOPTED -- RESOLUTION NO. 4237 ADOPTED 19:8010 recommendations. During the interim Council will also review the document for any changes, additions, deletions and corrections. (During the discussion the Planning Director exhibited a map identifying and locating the various land use classifications.) The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the t it Ie of Ord inance No. 1446, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA READOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1970 EDITION." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 1446 WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. full 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4233, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution 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 Resolution No. 4234, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 326 WESTLEMON AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution 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 Resolution No. 4235, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON WINNIE WAY FOR STREET PURPOSES." I It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution 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 Resolution No. 4237, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING A POLICY TO USE NET 2-1- 72 - 6 - f- /% 6:1/ I BOND COUNSEL AGREEMENT APPROVED J- /-ft'l PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED LAND SALE APPROVED PI ,"1"/?t7 EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED RESOLUTION NO. 4236 ADOPTED ~ 1 19:8011 REVENUES FROM THE RACE TRACK ADMISSIONS TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON PROPOSITIONS "A" AND "B" BONDS AND APPROVING A STATEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTIONS CODE, SECrIONS 5300-5304." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution be WAIVED aqd that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agreement outlined in the communication dated December 14, 1971 with O'Melveny & Myers, in connection with the proposed bond issues to be placed before the electorate on February 29, be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None In order to consider the following items the prov1s10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. On recommendation of the Land Committee it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman' Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that property described\as Lot 4, Block 77, Santa Anita Tract commonly referred to as 115 E. Wheeler Street. be APPROVED for , sale to Robert L. and Phyllis S. Walker (joint tenants) in the amount of $19,500. Terms of the sale were outlined in the City Manager's report. Staff instructed to proceed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None At 9:30 p.m" Council entered into an executive session. At 9:45 p.m. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4236, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None 2- 1- 72 - 7 - ARTH PERSONNEL BOARD ./' ADJOURNMENT 19:8012 Councilman Arth explained a Neighborhood Watch Program designed through cooperation to protect residents from burglaries, vandalism and the like. Mayor Helms noted the resignation of Personnel Board Member Charles E. Gilb, which was in compliance with Section 805 of the City Charter. A vacancy was declared on sai~ Board and the City Clerk will advise as to the responsibility for the new appointment which term will expire June 30, 1974. At 10 p.m., the meeting was adjourned sine die. 1 ~4 'Christine Van Maanen City Clerk Lfi: ATTEST: ~;;t7~€~ ~ City Clerk ' 1 2-1-72 - 8 -