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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 2,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 0:"-- 19 :flOS?' I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION HEARING (continued) ,/ ZON~ (Hearing scheduled) Z~~G I (m" MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY '2, 1972 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 2, 1972 at 7:30 p,m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Mrs. Barbara Strong, First Church of Christ Scientist Mayor Don W, Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 1972 were APPROVED. On behalf of the Council Mayor Hage presented a plaque to Charles E, Gilb in appreciation of his efforts and accomplishments during his tenure as a Personnel Board member. Application of Charles C. Thurman, dba Montrose Disposal Company, for a Council Permit for commercial rubbish collection. No one desired to speak to this matter and on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the hearing was continued to such time as staff completes the investigative report. The applicant was not present at this time and he will be notified of the continuation. Planning Commission Resolution No. 777 denied an application for a zone change from R-l to C-O on property located at 503 and 509 W, Duarte Road and 1111 and 1117 La Cadena Avenue. The applicants, John H. Stone, et al" have appealed this decision and a public hearing was scheduled for MAY 16, 1972. <iLC- ,&Jt..fTtt- Planning Commission Resolution No. 778 denied a zone ch?nge from C-2 & H to R-3 & H on property located at 620, 622 and 624/Santa Anita Avenue. This matter was initiated by the Planning Department inasmuch as the Municipal Code reflects the property as R-3 & H. However the subject site was zoned C-l in 1940 and changed to C-2 in 1949 and continues as C-2 & H,The H zone was added after 1949. The Commission determined that the proposed zone change should only be considered at such time as a proposal is received to change the zone of other adjacent commercial property ?long Santa Anita Avenue. No action required, hence, the matter was ordered FILED. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION .:3.'.~ . W. G. Packard, Vice President of the privately owned American Postal ~~,,^~orporation, spoke extensively concerning his request for permission lMN-- - d 5- 2-7 2 - 1 - STREET IMPROVEMENT (Santa Anita) ;j- J/+I MOTION TO ACCEPT TOPICS FUNDS 1'loQ5 It 'de.. 19: 80s.., to deliver handbills and other third class material on a door to door basis. He stated in part that in his opinion the city regulation could be challenged (Municipal Code Section 6421 relating to distri- bution of handbills, etc.) He cited other cities which have amended ordinances to allow for this private enterprise in the area of mail delivery, Maps and photographs were circulated depicting the proposed routes and mail carriers whom he said would be mostly women residing in the community. In response to questions he saiQ the service could and would be discontinued immediately upon request by any homeowner; that it is financially prohibitive to obtain the homeowner's consent before delivery, Some consideration given to the need of a public hearing if consider- ation were to be given to amending the regulatory ordinance. However, I it was the consensus of Council that although it believes in private enterprise this particular enterprise just is not compatible with the desires and needs of the residents and Council must do what is best for the citizens who would object to unknown persons coming on their premises and depositing mail at their doorsteps. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the request be rejected with regret and that no action be taken to modify the city's regulatory ordinance except whatever is necessary to fortify it. Staff noted that concurrent with the construction of the Freeway from Huntington Drive to Santa Anita Avenue the State widened and improved Santa Anita from the Freeway north to Foothill Boulevard under terms of the Cooperative Agreement (No. 1881), The cost was estimated to be about $40,000 with final costs to be determined on an actual cost basis and a bill was to be sent to the City within 180 days after completion of the Freeway project. The project was completed August 30, 1968 however a final bill was not received and no allocation of funds was made. Due to the unforeseen delay in constructing the second section of the Freeway and the State assuming jurisdiction over this section of Santa Anita Avenue, the Director of Public Works requested that the City be released from its obligation and that all funds previously deposited be refunded, This request was denied and a final billing from the State in the amount of $8,288.42 was received on January 5, 1972. It has Been checked and found to be in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sum of $8000 be appropriated from State Gas Tax Funds budgeted for this project and that final payment be AUTHORIZED in accordance with Cooperative Agreement No, 1881, " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The State Director of Public Works notified the City of the amount of TOPICS fund allocation for fiscal years 1971-72 and 1972-73 $25,898 and $25,898 respectively, It was noted in the staff report dated April 28 that the subject allocation has been decreased approximately 50 percent due to the need to fund an urban system program which was established by the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970 which requires that 50 percent of the subject funds be spent in urban areas consisting of a central city of more than 50,000 population and the surrounding suburbs. The city is within the boundaries and is eligible for funds, however, procedures and guidelines have yet to be established, Council concurred in the apportionment acceptance as recommended by staff and the appropriate resolution was adopted later in this meeting (Resolution No. 4258), I 5-2-72 - 2 - FIRE DR ILL TOWER (DEFERRED) 4: Fi,e~ 9~P'" FIREWORKS APPROVED ~177 I' C A G :470(?3 (MOTION) ~ TAXES (Legislative Report) OR~CE NO., 1450 (DEFERRED) y- ORDINANCE NO. 1451 INTRODUCED I " : . , '. ~ < . ':., ..::, (. U"- 19:8057 Council accepted the City Manager's recommendation that consideration of plans and specifications for the fire drill tower be deferred. He noted an interested source in the site which if it should develop would be financially advantageous to the city. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the request of the American Legion Post #247 for permission to conduct its annual sale of fireworks and the public display in observance of July 4 was apptoved. 'Locations and certificates of insurance will be provided. Any permit fee connected therewith was waived. Council received the request of the executive committee of Southern California Association of Governments urging cities and counties to adopt a resolution supporting measures to increase the natural gas supply to Southern California as a step in meeting Federal, State and Local air quality standards. It was noted that the control of air pollution within the Southern California region is of prime concern and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the City Attorney prepare a resolution for Council consideration with such modifications as are necessary to make it appropriate for the City. Council received copies of reports considered in the Statewide Tax and Legislative Conference attended by the City Manager, It covered Municipal revenue needs, operating and capital costs, available alternatives, impact of the Watson initiative and other means of dealing with tax problems, The report will be available to all persons, groups and organizations with copies in the City Manager's office, the City Library and other sources. The proposed ordinance relating to rules of conduct for patrons of the City Library was deferred pending further study by staff. Council indicated its areas of concern and staff will be guided thereby in its redrafting of the ordinance, The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING TO THE R-2 ZONE ALL PROPERTY IN THE R-3 ZONE IN THE AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY, INCLUDING THREE IRREGULAR PARCELS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COLORADO BOULEVARD ADJACENT TO THE SANTA ANITA WASH. " It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows ,that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1451 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1451 be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott Counci Imen Hage None In connection with the above the Planning Director chronologically 5 - 2- 72 - 3 - ORDINANCE ..,.......- NO. 1452 (DEFERRED) /ORDINANCE NO. 1453 INTRODUCED ,/ RESOLUTION NO. 4255 and '('RESOLUTION NO. 4256 ADOPTED ~ESOLUTION NO. 4257 ADOPTED 1.f.e.- 19: 8058 recited the history of the zoning of the subject property with emphasis on the American Legion property at 720 N, First Avenue, It was the desire of Council that the Planning Department posthaste undertake the preparation of a Municipal Code text amendment which would allow with an approved conditional use permit such uses as lodges, fraternities and the like. The proposed ordinance relating to property maintenance regulations was deferred pending further study by staff. Council indicated its areas of concern and staff will be guided thereby in its endeavor to incorporate standards in the revised document. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I and read the title of Ordinance No. 1453, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. l453 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None During the consideration of this ordinance Councilman Scott expressed concern as to just which city department should properly assume the responsibility for observing and reporting the vehicles in violation. He was inclined toward the Police Department, The ordinance as introduced places this phase of the work on the Building Department. However, the ordinance has only been introduced at this time and will appear before Council at its next regular meeting. It was pointed out that it could always be amended if experience indicates a change. The City Attorney presented Resolution Nos. 4255 and 4256, appointing members to the Board of Directors and designating an alternate member to the Los Angeles Sanitation District Nos, l5 and 22 respectively. It was MOVED by ,Colmc iLman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman He lms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution Nos. 4255 and 4256 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None '\ The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4257, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4204." I It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott 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 ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott", Ha,ge None None 5-2-72 - 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 4258 ADOPTED ::J /09 sA-- I ""''''''''''' V' BUTTERWORTH OFFICIALLY EXCUSED ...--- INDEPENDENT CITIES , U<l 19:8069 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4258, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ELECTING TO SPEND TOPICS FUNDS APPORTIONED TO , THE CITY IN EACH OF THE 1971-72 AND 1972-73 FISCAL YEARS." It waS MOVED by Coun~ilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth 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 ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen ~rth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The following appointments were made by Mayor Hage. Council Liaison: Arcadia Beautiful Commission Civil Defense Sister City Library Board Personnel Board Planning Commission Recreation Commission Youth Commission Arth Scott Butt erworth Butterworth Arth Scott Helms Helms Audit Committee Land Committee SCAG Independent Cities Municipal Data System County Sanitation Districts City Selection Committee League of California Cities Arth and Hage Helms and Hage (subject to change) Butterworth (Hage, alt.) Arth (Hage, alt.) Arth (Scott, alt.) Hage (Arth, alt.) Arth (Hage, alt,) Hage (Arth, alt.) On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously Councilman Butterworth was excused from the meeting of May 16, 1972. He will be out of the country. Councilman Arth reported that the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County had recently instituted a survey to be made of all County services, costs, etc. EMERGENCY Councilman Butterworth asked staff to look into the possibility of EQUIPMENT securing special heart equipment to be used on emergency calls for ~,~ ~D1ZI this particular condition. He noted other cities which apparently --" ~~-], have this type of equipment along with providing special training l:)~ for those making the emergency calls which makes it possible to C' render help on the spot, {~ I ~ PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED The City Manager took note and observed of the possibility of firemen operating the emergency ambulance service which if enacted could effect a savings to the city and that he had deferred full execution of the agreement with the Arcadia-Monrovia Ambulance Service until he delves further into the matter. Councilman Butterworth felt that others could be trained; that it did not have to be firemen. The City Manager had commented that the Fire Chief had not received too much of a response from his personnel in this regard. Councilman Scott submitted that he knows there are some local firemen who are interested in this training. Report to be prepared. In order to consider the following items it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived. 5-2-72 - 5 - LEAVEIABSENCE GRANTED ~ f" LEAGUE/WOMEN -j , VOTERS EATON PROPERTY ~ FREEWAY NOISE ~ /BUDGET SESSIONS ./ EXECUTIVE SESSION /RECONVENE APPOINTMENT Y (Library Board) ,/ ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN <;'U::.. 19: 8060 On recommendation of the City Manager and the Librarian a leave of absence without pay was granted Mrs. Greta Gunderson from May 12 to July 27 - on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows the sum of $300 was appropriated from Council Contingency Account to help defray cost of updating the "This is Arcadia" pamphlet prepared and circulated by the League of Women Voters. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, H~ge None None I The City Manager reported on the status of the so-called Eaton property, southeast corner of Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. The price has been reduced, the driveways, parking lot and security have been improved, among other efforts to maintain the property and to secure a purchaser. J, Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, spoke of the concern of the residents as to what is being accomplished for the reduction of the noise emanating from the freeway. Mayor Hage advised of a very recent meeting with the officials of the State Division of Highways and its outcome will soon be made public. Mr. Cunningham urged the press and any other media to lake note in an effort to reach those most concerned. Council scheduled budget study sessions for May 8 and 15 at 7:30 p,m. At 8:55 p,m, Council adjourned to an executive session, At 9:05 p.m. Council reconvened. On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows Fred H. Coots, Jr. was appointed to the Library Board. This will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Elton Phillips. The term will expire June 30, 1973. (This appointment was the responsibility of Councilmen Butterworth and Hage.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None At 9:15 p,m, the meeting was adjourned to Monday May 8, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, at which time Council will begin its review of the 1972-73 preliminary budget as submitted by the City Manager, I &-- .~~ Ch~~an~?f ~ City Clerk ~~~ Mayor ;jiArJ~~ ~-"~ City Clerk _ 6 _ 5 - 2- 72