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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 2,1991_2 I I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec.18, 1990) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION 1. PUBLIC HEARING T.A. 90-007 (Amend. Zoning Code Sec,ions 9253,2.9 & 9255,2.9 re On- site Parl<ing for Multi- Family Projects) (APPROVED) ,,- OS"50-~.5 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGUlAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1991 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:35 p. m., January 2,1991 in the City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. Clayton Robinson, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel Councilmember Joseph C. Ciraulo PRESENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young ABSENT: None On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of December 18, 1990 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. The City Manager announced that, "pursuant to the Brown Act the City Council met in Closed Session a few minutes ago concerning the negotiation to purchase property within the Redevelopment Agency". The Planning Commission at its December 11, 1990 meeting voted . to recommend approval of Text Amendment 90-007 which would increase the parking requirements in the R-2 and R-3 zones to provide 2.5 parking spaces per unit for up to and including each three bedroom unit, and one additional parking space for each bedroom in excess of three. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this Text Amendment; findings and motions for Council action are set forth in the January 2, I99l staff report. The 2.5 parking space per uni t which the 'Ci ty has required since 1980 has generally been effective in mitigating on-street parking. However, with the increase of multi- family projects that have four and five bedroom units, the potential for larger families and more vehicles is such that there will not be sufficient on-site parking for the occupants of these units. Therefore the change in required parking spaces is recommended. In reply to questions from Council, staff replied, the definition of a bedroom is any room in a dwelling unit other than a kitchen; a dining room immediately 1 1/2/91 I.) 2, PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL/COND, OF APPROVAL - CUP 90-016 - 42 w, LIVE OAK AV, (CONT'D TO Jan.15.1991) DS"8D-IO 33:0003 adjacent to a kitchen; a living room or bathrooms; shall be deemed to be a bedroom whether so designated or not. Any room that could be converted into a bedroom ... such rooms have to be thought of as potential bedrooms. Staff added that if a plan comes in that contains a family room that flows into a dining room, it is then not considered a bedroom. Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. Councilmember Harbicht stated that adding a parking space for I each bedroom in excess of three is clearly too restrictive. He does not see how each additional bedroom would necessarily mean another car. Perhaps an additional half space for each bedroom above three would be more appropriate. Councilmember Ciraulo felt the City may be facing this as a problem and this would be a good approach. Mayor Young agreed that Council should be ahead of the game, rather than wait for the problem to develop. Councilmember Fasching wondered if there are many four or five bedroom condominiums being constructed. Staff replied they are seeing more of them now. Councilmember Fasching also wondered if a five bedroom 1600 sq. ft. condominium would not be occupied by more people than a five bedroom 3,000 sq. ft. condominium. Councilmember Gilb did not think this parking requirement to be excessive. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE Text Amendment 90-007; FILE the Negative Declaration and find that Text Amendment 90-007 will not have a significant effect on the environment; and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction; further that any plan for a new R-2 or R-3 project which is in plan check prior to the effective date of the new ordinance shall be exempt from the new parking regulation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Gilb, and Young Councilmembers Fasching and Harbicht None Councilmembers Harbicht and Fasching stated that they are in favor of an additional parking requirement, but they think this is too stringent. Their "no" votes are against the specifics of the Text Amendment. Consideration of an appeal to the conditions of approval for a Conditional Use Permit for an expansion of an auto body shop at 42 West Live Oak (William Skibsted, owner/appellant). The Planning Commission at its November 27, 1990 meeting, voted to adopt Resolution 1449 granting C.U.P. 90-016, subject to conditions, to allow the expansion. The original conditional use permit for this project (C.U.P. 88-008, approved May 1988)) expired before all the conditions of approval had been completed. In June, 1990 several City Departments met to review the progress of compliance with conditions of C.U.P. 88-008. It was noted during an inspection that (1) the sprinkler system was not installed; (2) off-site work (Public Works conditions) was not started; (3) electrical and mechanical work not completed; and (4) other items such as trash enclosure, landscaping, etc. were not completed. It was also observed during the investigation that; (1) work was being conducted outside underneath temporary canvas-type I 2 1/2/91 33:0004 I canopies (which were not approved); (2) razor wire had been installed on top of the wall; (3) flammable liquids were stored inside the building; and (4) work was being conducted inside the new building which had not been finaled and did not have the sprinkler system as required. Based upon noncompliance with the conditions of approval, C.U.P. 88-008 was deemed null and void and a new conditional use permit was required. The Planning Commission approved the current C. U. P. (90-016) subject to the conditions of approval outlined in detail in staff report dated January 2, 1991. In December 1990, Mr. Skibsted appealed three of the conditions of approval: (1) Removal of the razor wire along the top of wall on Welland Avenue; (2) Installation of free-standing light poles in lieu of attaching lights to the existing wood power poles; (3) Installation of fire sprinklers in the carport area at the front of the building. It is the opinion of staff that the razor wire along Welland Avenue is in an inappropriate location and should be removed; although there is no objection to the razor wire along the southerly property line where there have apparently been some problems. With regard to putting the street lights on the wooden power poles, it has always been the City's standard to require new concrete poles as a condition of development when the street lighting is put in. Thirdly, regarding the installation of fire sprinklers in the carport area, this is something that was required all along in the project. The Fire Code requires it and the original plans were approved which showed the sprinklers in that area. Staff sees no reason to deviate from this requirement. Recently, the applicant obtained a permit for construction of a block wall for the trash enclosure; another permit for two driveway apron approaches and for the fire sprinkler system installation. Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. I Bill Skibsted, Owner/Appellant, Bill's Auto Body, 42 West Live Oak Avenue, residence, 1035 South Fourth Avenue, stated, in part, that with regard to the new light poles, he would call Council's attention to numerous commercial and residential developments in the City at which the lights are still attached to the wooden telephone poles. He presented photographs to illustrate his comments. Another recent development across the street from his property has the new poles on the Las Tunas side; however, the wooden poles are still in use on the Live Oak side. Installation of the new light poles is very expensive; his funds are limited. With regard to the razor wire, he noted a development on Clark Street which has a six foot high chain link fence with razor wire on top which is facing out; the wire on his fence is facing into his property, and is not a safety factor in his situation. Since he installed this razor wire, there have been no break-ins; no vandalism inside the shop. He submitted photographs of the fence under discussion, and described past damages caused by break- ins. In reply to a question from Council, staff replied there are no restrictions against the use of razor wire; however this installation was not shown on the plans originally submitted. In reply to questions from Councilmember Fasching, Mr. Skibsted stated in part that, because of financial considerations, the main building was completed first with the exception of the sprinkler system. This work, together with the driveway approach and the trash enclosure, is in progress and will soon be completed. The Planning Commission allowed additional time for the off-site improvements. Councilmember Fasching commented that Council is interested in improving the appearance of the City and, in this instance, the new light poles, landscaping, etc. would undoubtedly be an asset to Mr. Skibsted's business. Considerable discussion ensued among Council, staff and Mr. Skibsted concerning the 3 1/2/91 3. 4. 5. Sa. ROLL CALL 5b, MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec.18.l990) (APPROVED) 5c. ADJOURNMENT 6. 7. 7a. CONTRACT AWARD (Traffic Strip'g & Pavement Markings - Var, Streets - Job No. 600) (APPROVED) D9a.b. '10 33:0005 necessity for installation of sprinklers in the carport addition since a ona-hour fire window and door have been installed between it and the main building. Questions were also .raised regarding the discrepancies between the original plans and the actual construction. Because of differing viewpoints on this matter and the need for more definitive information, it was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the pubic hearing be CONTINUED to the January 15, 1991 Council meeting at which time the Building Inspector and a representative from the Fire Department are to be present. It was also suggested that Mr. Skibsted and representatives from the Building, Planning, Fire Departments and others involved set up a meeting in the interim. I AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young ABSENT: None On MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Ciraulo and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of December 18, 1990 were APPROVED. The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p.m., January 15, 1991. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS Recommendation for award of contract to the low bidder, Pacific Striping, Inc., in the amount of $49,716.10 for painting traffic striping and installing pavement markings on various streets throughout the City, Job No. 600. Councilmember Fasching stated in part that, in view of the number of such contracts approved by the City as well as the amount of money involved, he feels it would be more economical to hire additional Public Works employees who could perform such work as well as remove graffiti, etc., rather than to continue to award such work to outside contractors. He does not feel that work such as striping streets and removing graffiti is very difficult to perform. The City Manager noted that it has been found to be more economical and efficient to contract for such work. Councilmember Harbicht agreed with the City Manager and stated in part that it is his opinion that as much of such work as possible should be performed by private contractors because government, in general, is I 4 1/2/91 I I 7b, STOP SIGN REQ. DRAKE RD. AT CABRILLO RD. (DENIED) "YIELD" SIGN (APPROVED) () 4'10- 80 33:0006 becoming too large and performing inefficiently. Councilmember Gilb noted that in the past such work had been performed by City employees, but that practice did not work out efficiently. Also, he mentioned that the County is cutting back on its employees and contracting for more and more projects; he agrees with Councilmember Harbicht. Mayor Young agreed with Councilmember Harbicht's view also that it is more efficient to have such proj ects done by private industry. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a contract in the amount of $49,716.10 be AWARDED to Pacific Striping, Inc., for painting traffic striping and installing pavement markings on various streets throughout the City, Job No. 600; and that $54,000 be APPROPRIATED to cover the cost of the project including engineering, construction, inspection, and contingencies; that all informalities in the bid or bidding process be waived; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. In response to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, staff described the raised reflective markings and noted that such markings are included in the contract. In response to a question from Councilmember Gilb, staff replied that the pavement markings installed in years past by the Fire Department are for the purpose of assisting the Fire Department in locating fire hydrants and that they stay in place for a long time. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching*, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT * Councilmember Fasching stated that his remarks concerning this subject are on record, but he does vote for the work to be done. Pursuant to a written request for a stop sign on either Drake Road or Cabrillo Road, the Engineering Division conducted a study which consisted of a review of auto accidents, traffic counts, and an on-site inspection. This information is outlined in detail in staff report dated January 2, 1991~ It is staff's recommendation that, in view of the fact that the frequency of traffic accidents is below the warrant for a STOP sign, and the traffic volumes are low on Drake Road and Cabrillo Road, that a YIELD sign be posted controlling southbound traffic on Cabrillo Road. In response to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, staff indicated the location of the proposed YIELD sign which would give right- of-way to traffic on Drake Road. Staff also indicated that the YIELD sign would be advantageous at that point because it is a confusing intersection and there is a lot of school traffic. It is a cautionary sign for drivers to indicate that they should look to the right. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the request for a STOP sign be DENIED and that a YIELD sign be POSTED controlling southbound traffic on Cabrillo Road. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: 5 1/2/91 7c. AGREEMENT W/ SO,CALIF.EDISON - ELECTRIFICATION - PECK RD. WELL (APPROVED) 07S"O, !O 8. 8a, RESOLUTION NO. 5565 (ADOPTED) os' 3j',Z,l> &~ 10 #tJ() I o 9. 10. HARBICH! (SGVAC MTG. 1/17/91 re, Trash-lly-Rail) 33:0007 Recommendation for approval of agreement with Southern California Edison for the electrification of the Peck Road Well. Councilmember Harbicht said it was his understanding that the recommendation is to remove aI, 052 horsepower gasoline engine and replace it with a 600 horsepower electric motor and keep the gasoline engine as a standby unit. Also that the Edison Company will rebate to the City approximately one-half the cost. The standby unit would probably be used only a few hours a year. In reply to Councilmember Harbicht's question with regard to operating costs, staff responded that the electrical motor is, on the average, about $20,000 a year more cost effective. Also the SCAQMD regulations are forcing the City toward that issue. Carlos Garcia, Southern California Edison Company, stated they have done a study comparing the gas engine in place versus the electric motor, with the gas engine as a standby, the total life cycle cost would be approximately 1.5 million dollars, saving approximately $200,000. The life cycle is fifteen years. I' It was then MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE the Agreement and AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement with Southern California Edison as approved by the City Attorney; APPROPRIATE $200,000 from the Facilities Replacement Fund and AUTHORIZE the staff to solicit proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms to prepare plans and specifications and provide construction inspection. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY ATTORNEY The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5565: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTIES AT 44-50 FOREST AVENUE, 612- 620 NORTH FIRST AVENUE AND 701-805 NORTH FIRST AVENUE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (0-6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (7+ DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5565 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None I NOES: ABSENT: MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS The San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities is meeting Thursday, January 17, 1991. They will be discussing the trash by rail issue. The Sanitation District is inviting all the Sanitation District Directors to that meeting. It will be held at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Monrovia. He will plan 6 1/2/91 I I GILB (Baldwin Park/ lIilton Hotel Agreement) (In Memory of Donald D. Pellegrino) fY)ern or,! or NSI' 11- ADJOURNMENT (Jan.15,1991 7:00 p.m,) ATTEST: J . Alford, 33:0008 to attend. It might be well if other Councilmembers could attend because there is a certain amount of confusion and misinformation about this matter. Mayor Young agreed. Noted the financial problems the City of Baldwin Park is having at present due to an agreement with the Hilton Hotel which was built in their redevelopment area. This agreement included a clause stating that the City would share in losses each year, if any, sustained by the Hilton Hotel. The Hotel has sustained losses and has billed the City of Baldwin Park for $125,000. The new City Attorney in Baldwin Park now says that it was an illegal contract. Councilmember Gilb said he would like to be kept informed about this situation. Mayor Young said the Mayor of Baldwin Park informed her that this is a real hardship on the City. "I would like to close the meeting tonight in memory of Donald D. Pellegrino. Don Pellegrino, former three term Mayor of the City of Arcadia, died of a heart attack on Christmas Eve at the age of 53. Don was a thirty-five year resident of Arcadia and was elected to the City Council in 1978, serving as Mayor in 1980, 1982 and 1985. In addition to his involvement in the City Council, he served as President of the Arcadia Kiwanis Club, in which he was very active; Chairman of the Red Cross Foundation of Arcadia; and was selected as Arcadia Citizen of the Year in 1986; plus many other projects, too numerous to mention. He operated Pellegrino's Italian Cuisine in Arcadia for twenty-five years and was well known for his generosity in sponsoring and supporting community fund raising efforts. The very large turnout at his rosary and Mass is evidence of the great admiration and respect that Don had from the members of this community. He is survived by his wife, Gina; his parents, Dominic and Helen of Arcadia; his three children; five grandchildren; one brother and three sisters. This communi ty will long remember Don Pellegrino's service and presence in Arcadia. I close the meeting in memory of Donald D. Pellegrino." At 9:02 p. m., the City Council ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., January 15, 1991 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. ~~~~a~~ J 7 1/2/91 .... '.