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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 21,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 19:8028 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 1972 I The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. , INVOCATION Rev. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor James R. Helms, Jr. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None MINUTE APPROVAL On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1972 were APPROVED, HEARING ZONING Planning Commission Resolution No. 763 recommending a change of zone from R-l to PR-l on property at 625, 631 and 635 Naomi Avenue, and 1243, 1245 and 1301 Lovell Avenue. The Planning Director explained that the application filed by Darrell J. Holman was to change an existing zone (R-l) in order to permit construction of parking facilities in connection with the proposed construction of an 8-story office building which would front on Duarte Road. Three of the lots which would be used for parking front on Naomi Avenue and the p.' ~ other three front on Lovell Avenue. It was noted that property to the l/north of the subject site is developed with parking facilities for an existing 8-story medical office building at Duarte Road and Lovell Avenue; property to the west of the subject site is also developed with parking facilities for the same office building. The property for the new office building parking needs would be integrated into the existing parking facilities and would form a medical complex consisting of two 8-story buildings with common parking. Ingress and egress would be provided on Duarte Road, Naomi and Lovell Avenues. I Council reviewed project urals which indicated existing and required parking spaces. The regulations for parking were explored. The proposed plan would leave the northwest corner of Lovell and Naomi Avenues as single family residential. Communications have been obtained from those property owners stating they are not in opposition to the zone change but do not wish to sell. The General Plan indicates the Lovell Avenue properties as low density resi- dential and those along Naomi Avenue covered by the conditional commercial zoning as being planned commercial. Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and Henry Hege, 550 W. Duarte Road, speaking for the applicant, explained the proposed development in its entirety and the need and use of the subject site for parking tc accommodate the new office building. He noted the applicant's endeavor to purchase the two properties on Naomi and Lovell Avenues. 3-21-72 - 1 - HEARING (CONTINUED TO APRIL 4) ZONING 19:8029 He felt the proposed development would not only reflect favorably on the tax structure of the city but would allow the construction of another attractive 8-story office building with adequate parking. He concluded in part that the applicant will comply with all requirements for the installation of walls, landscaping, and lighting of the parking lot which will not disturb the residents, William J. Fleming, 2121 Campus Drive, Newport Beach was informed as to the requirements for lighting which would protect the neighbors. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously. I Councilman Considine expressed concern about the encroaching commercial in the subject area; that at one time it was determined to try to hold.. the line at the corner of Naomi and Lovell - but with the subject application it will be extended, He felt the two properties at that corner will only deteriorate because the market value will undoubtedly decrease as they will no longer be a part of a residential area. He noted the vote of the Commission (4 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstaining and 1 absent) which he felt was not overwhelming. He was opposed to the rezoning stating in part that it is not good zoning to create a situation where there would be a 2 house island on ~ street which the city has been endeavoring for years to keep residential. Councilman Butterworth observed on the other hand that this area has presented one of the most difficult zoning situations through the years; that there does not appear to be an easy solution and in his opinion the present proposal seems to be about the best thus far; that he could not conceive of anyone wanting to live in the area as R-l and noted some of the surrounding developments. He indicated he would support the Commission. Councilman Arth shared much of Councilman Considine's concern, however, with the existing medical office building, the proposed new one and with the proposed buffer to protect the remaining residential, the required PR-l zoning is as compatible and logical as probably would ever be possible. The medical buildings are not as a rule open at night, He would be inclined to approve the recommendation, Councilman Rage observed that it is an example of how commercial zoning does spread, however, the existing development with its parking appears to be good zoning and he felt the proposed new building and the requested parking would be equally as good. He would support the request. Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be SUSTAINED subject to conditions of Resolution No. 763, the conditions imposed by the Director of Public Works, those of the Planning Department report 'dated Jan~ary 11, 1972. I The City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents to accomplish all of these conditions including any necessary covenants. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms Councilman Considine None Planning Commission Resolution No. 770 recommending a change in the zoning ordinance regarding improvements to single-family dwellings in the R-3 zone. The Planning Director explained that at the direction of Council the Commission made an extensive study of this zoning 3-21-72 - 2 - . ! 19:8030 I~~ (C~ . which concerns non-conforming uses and structures which would include swimming pools, a new garage or an addition to a garage. Discussion ensued on the contents of the proposed Resolution, It being the consensus of Council that the City Attorney take into consideration some of the items of concern to Council. During the interim the resolution will be put into a more definitive form. It was noted for the benefit of those in the audience who were interested in this particular matter that an ordinance will have to be introduced and adopted and that the contents thereof will be read, It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth' and carried unani- mously that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting of April 4. Capital Program for the period from 1972-73 through 1976-77. Pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter this hearing has been noticed along with a summary of the proposed expenditures therein. The City Manager explained that although the appropriations have been included in the budget for a particular year it is the policy of Council that no project is started until it has been individually brought back to Council for authority to proceed. Mayor Helms declared the ,hearing open and Paul Voegeli, 504 W. Norman Avenue, submitted certain priority changes. He suggest~d specific sub- stitutions. He also remarked about inadequate parking for the West Arcadia Post Office, He continued with reference to the use of cable television to acquaint residents with local government functions and deplored the lack of interest on the part of the,voters: Edward Passmore, 501 Santa Cruz Road, asked that consideration be given to the allocation of sufficient funds to landscape Colorado Boulevard where trees and shrubs were removed for the widening. He suggested Some type with low maintenance needs, It was noted that gas tax funds can be used for this improvement. During this discussion Councilman Butterworth suggested that a uniform policy should be formulated so that every street needing landscaping would be treated in the same manner and submitted the possibility of staff making a survey, Council concurred and staff will prepare a report with suggestions as to the type of landscaping which would survive without too much maintenance and the estimated cost of its installation. I Walter Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, referred to the need for a crosswalk on Wheeler Street in front of the Post Office; that it is extremely dangerous to the citizens and could become hazardous to the city if a lawsuit were filed because someone was hurt trying to cross the street at that location. Councilman Hage referred to a survey taken by staff about a year ago which indicated that the problem is to.educate citizens to use crosswalks 'unless there is an officer on duty to lead them; that it was felt at that time a crosswalk is a false sense of security to some of the pedestrians; that the police and engineering departments determined that a crosswalk at that location - in front of the post office - would be more of a hazard possibly to the people , crossing than without one. The Director of Public Works expanded on the findings in this ,survey. He will make another study of the problem. No one else desiring to be heard thehearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Reference was made to the suggestion for cable and school T.V. and it was agreed that it had great potential for municipal government and school coverage, however there was much to be worked out; and although the Wheeler Post Office matter is not a 'capital project it 3-21-72 - 3 - SIGNS "0" Overlay p:~ p: LOT SPLIT n/w corner BALDWIN & LONGDEN 19:8031 will be given consideration as will the traffic problem on Duarte Road near the Post Office. Some discussion held on the possibility of the West Arcadia Post Office installing a mail deposit box on the south side of Duarte Road to permit persons to drop mail without having to maneuver a left turn into the post office parking lot. Following further consideration of the capital program items it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 5 Year Capital Program be ACCEPTED with the revisions made at the study session and at this meeting; that $15,000 be added for Community Redevelopment Land Assembly (various locations) for the fiscal years 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76 and 1976-77 . I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Pursuant to the request of Council the Planning Department researched the history of Resolution No. 3180 with reference to the signing restrictions relating to property bounded by Live Oak, Lenore, Lynrose and Tyler Avenues. The Planning Director noted the findings; that the owner of said property requested annexation upon the condition that the zoning placed would permit C-M uses. At the time of annexation in 1959 the Planning Commission felt that the C-M zoning would not be detri- mental to adjacent properties or improvements if "n" regulations were imposed. There were no sign regulations in effect at that time and the "n" overlay regulations were used to set forth the various development restrictions in order to provide protection for surrounding properties. It was further noted that the restrictions are considerably more restrictive than the general sign regulations adopted in March 1969. However, the subject area is an exception in that it is C-M ab~tting a residential area, It was the consensus that the zoning does present some problems but that there is no harm in maintaining the "D" overlay at the present time. Council received Planning Commission1s recommendation for the approval of a lot split at the northwest corner of Baldwin and Longden Avenues. Due to the fact that the proposed lots are substandard in terms of area it is a matter for Council determination. The applicant proposes to create 3 lots fronting on Baldwin Avenue with the following dimensions - 68.42 x 110.25 - 7500 sq. ft.; 66,38 x 111.00 - 7431 sq, ft.; 65.20 x 114.00 - 7431 sq, ft. It was noted in projecturals that there are a substantial number of lots in the immediate neighborhood which are either substandard in terms of lot width or in terms of lot area or' both. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the lot split application be APPROVED subject to all conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission, and the Department of Public Works. I TRACT NO, 26202 Tentative Map q ~ APPROVErl On recommendation of the Planning Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unani- . "1,_.mously that the tentative map of Tract No. 26202 for the construction I,~' ~ of a 15 unit condominium at 506 S. Santa Anita Avenue be APPROVED subject to all conditions AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to the ever increasing speed on Foothill Boulevard, He suggested the State be asked to reduce the speed limit between Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues. The 3-21-72 - 4 - WORK ACCEPTANCE SIDEWALKS Phase VI 3-/:J-iPO I 'ffiIDrr RELINQUISHMENT BY STATE p;~ PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION AUT~IZED CIVIC CENTER AND LIBRARY AIR CONDITION MAINTENANCE -::;.' 8?' 0 I AMBULANCE SERVICE 3-L/:Pj 19:8032 Director of Public Works explained that Foothill would soon be relinquished to the City and the matter will then be pursued. Upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager the work as compLeted by. Griffith Company in the construction of sidewalks Phase VI (Job 371) was ACCEPTED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows. The motion authorized final payment in accordance with terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that concurrent with the construction of Route 210 Freeway between Santa Anita and Michillinda Avenue certain' city streets were reconstructed or modified in order to clear the right-of-way required for the freeway. ALl work has been completed and the department of public works has assumed maintenance of the streets. The State has filed a Notice of Relin- quishment of right-of-ways which will become effective in about 90 days. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the city has no objection to the proposal for relinquishment, therefore, no objection will be filed with the State Highway Commission. ... :.---:::::-- """ ' Pursuant to Councfl'"'S'direction for further investigation of the reported hazard at the intersection of, Bonita and Second Avenues, the City Manager ,and Director-of Public Works submitted a report and recommendation for pedestrian protection at said site. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani- mously that sidewalks be installed on the east side of Second Avenue between California and Bonita, and that new signs for "School Zone" and IISchool Crossing" be installed at the appropriate locations in accordance with the Vehicle Code. On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, -r'_ ' , seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that a",contract for ai'r conditioning maintenance at the Civic Center and the City Library be awarded to Cal-Air Conditioning ,Service in the amount of $1,776 for maintenance work for the period from April 1, 1972 to and including March 1973; that all irregular'ities and informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the May~, and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Th~ City Manager explained the need for a change in the emergency ambulance service which for many years has been performed for the city without charge by the Arcadia-Monrovia Ambulance Service. The owner of the Service now indicates that due to rising costs the service can no longer be offered on the same basis. Alternatives were explored, however, it was the consensus of Council that an independent contract with the owner would be the most desirable. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on 3-21-72 - 5 - WEED REPORT +- I ~~ 11+ LIBRARY NEEDS A-o-'\.f f=; REFUND AUTHORIZED VORDINANCE NO. 1447 ADOPTED (Parking) ORDINANCE NO. 1448 INTRODUCED (auxiliary signs) 19:8033 roll call vote as follows that Council approve an agreement for the next fiscal year involving payment to the Arcadia-Monrovia Ambulance Service of $8,500 with the understanding that the City will continue to furnish the radio communications service now be~ng provided. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None During the discussion reference was made to the noise of the siren which at times may not be needed and the owner of the company explained the use of the siren and the regulations therefor. I Pursuant to the request of Council the County Forester and Fire Warden handling the weed abatement work for the city submitted a report on a complaint by a resident about the amount of his abatement fee. It was noted that the original billing was incorrect and that the differences have been resolved. The City Manager reported on the problems indicated by the Library Board in funding overtime necessary in making available the present use of the Art and Lecture Room. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that an additional appropriation of $1100 be made to the Library to cover the unanticipated demands upon the Library's overtime account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows a refund in the amount of $34.38 to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company was APPROVED. This is the' unused portion of a business license as reported in the Business License Officer's communication dated March 16, 1972. ALL COUNCILMEN VOTED AYE. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1447, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 3214.L OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS AGAINST EARLY . MORNING PARKING." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine carried on roll call vote as follows that' the reading of the full of Ordinance No. 1447 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. and body I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1448, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9262.4.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUXILIARY SiGNS." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1448 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None 3-21-72 - 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 4251 Canvass of election returns :::](-;lb::J I V TREE SPRAYING SISTER CITY I~ " I, (h' 4 . r I ADJOURNMENT 19: 8034 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4251, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 1972, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None In answer to a question propounded by Councilman Considine the Director of Public Works explained steps which are being taken to control the insects invading city trees and on the removal of some of the mulberry trees. As liaison to the Sister City Commission, Councilman Butterworth advised that the Commission has yet to receive a definitive written reply from the governmental authorities in Jogjakarta committing that city to a Sister City relationship. He stated that the ad hoc committee in Jogjakarta had assured the Commission that an acceptance was certain and would be forthcoming shortly, but nonetheless, there had not been a written reply from the Municipal Government of Jogjakarta. He stated further that there were some problems in connection with hotel reservations at'the Ambarruko Palace Hotel in Jogjakarta; that the China Airlines was concerned that the trip might be cancelled because of a delayed acceptance by governmental authorities in Jogjakarta and for these reasons the Airlines had offered to provide ,ransportation to Djakarta for any /mamber of the Sister City Commvs~ion for the purpose of conferring with the municipal authorities and the hotel to the end that the difficulties, could ,be resolved. The Commission had formally requested 'Councilman Butterworth to make the trip on behalf of the Commission'~nd the City because of his prior contacts with municipal authorities of Jogjakarta. Mr. Butterworth indicated he would attempt to undertake this trip providing he was authorized so to do by the City Council. After discussion and upon MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, Councilman Butterworth was authorized and directed to proceed via China Airlines to the City of Jogjakarta as an official representative of the City of Arcadia for the purpose of confirming the Sister City program between the cities of Arcadia and Jogjakarta under the Town Affiliation Program of the Department of State, and to take such action as he deemed appropriate to confirm hotel reservations, as well as airline and/or rail transportation within the Republic of Indonesia; that the expenses of said trip, over and above transportation should be a proper charge against the Councilmanic compensation received by Mr. Butterworth. At 10 P.M. the meeting was ADJO~ED SINE DIE. ~9(11~ /Mayo , ATTEST: c 3-21-72 - 7 -