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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 18,1990_2 I I 32:0324 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. 4, 1990) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION 1. PUBLIC HEARING AMEND ARCADIA GEN. PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT G.P. 90-001 (44-50 Forest Av.; 612-620 N.First Av.; 701-805 N. First Av.) (APPROVED) OS3S"-a..D C;p 90 -00 I M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGUlAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1990 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:45 p. m., December 18,1990 in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Susan Osborn Walker, The Santa Anita Church Police Captain Rick Sandona PRESENT: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gi1b, Harbicht and Young ABSENT: None On MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Ciraulo and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of December 4, 1990 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Ciraulo and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, with the exception of Urgency Ordinance No. 1928. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION this evening pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(b) (1), due to the opinion of the City Council based on legal advice that, on existing facts and circumstances, it was necessary to discuss a situation of significant exposure to litigation against the City of Arcadia". The Planning Commission, at its December 11, 1990 meeting, adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 1455 which recommends approval of amending the General Plan Land Use Designation from Single-family Residential (0-6 dwellings per acre) to Multiple-family Residential (7+ dwelling units per acre) for the properties at 44-50 Forest Avenue, 612-620 North fi,st Avenue and 701-805 N9rth First Avenue. The existin.g R- 2 zoning of the property allows for single-family dwellings and apartment units, but is not consistent with the existing General Plan Land Use designation. The City cannot approve a condominium form of ownership, although the buildings themselves may be identical to an allowable apartment project. Further, in order to develop condominiums, the State Subdivision Map Act requires that a subdivision/condominium be consistent with the City's General Plan. In reply to a question from Mayor Young, staff replied that the area north 1 l2(18f.(l 2. PUBLIC HEARING NUISANCE ABATEMENT (515 Las Tunas Drive - Alice Wang) (APPROVED) O:rdlO_SO 32:0325 of the American Legion Hall, south of Foothill had previously been changed to multiple-family designation General Plan Land Use. The current zoning is R-2. Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. John Plount, Owner/Developer and Co-applicant with the City of Arcadia Planning Department, was present to answer any questions. He is developing property on the East side of First Avenue and has plans to develop property on the West side of Second Avenue. In reply to questions from Councilmember Fasching, Mr. Plount replied that his engineer and designer were working together to identify and maintain everyone of the trees that can be maintained on the property. He further replied that they planned to move ahead as soon as possible and were optimistic about the future sales. In reply I to a question from Councilmember Ciraulo, Mr. Plount stated that they would like to proceed to develop the properties on both the East and West sides of First Avenue beginning in the latter part of the first quarter of 1991 and proceeding through the year. Initially they were going to develop six detached condominiums on the West side of First Avenue; however, the scope is not defined at this time but they will proceed to develop at least two of those houses shortly after the desired approval. The nearby church will not be affected. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that General Plan Change 90-001 be APPROVED; that the Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED; and FIND that the General Plan Change will not have a significant effect on the environment and DIRECT the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo"Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: This hearing has been scheduled pursuant to Section 9407 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to allow the City Council to determine whether a public nuisance exists and what action is necessary to abate the nuisance on property located at 515 Las Tunas Drive. As per the above mentioned Section, a "Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate" was mailed on November 27, 1990 to Alice Wang, owner of the property located at 515 Las Tunas Drive. A notice was also posted on the property on the same day. The following violations have been cited on the property: 1) Weeds and dead vegetation on the premises and on the parkway; 2) OVergrown dry vegetation; 3) 'Lack of adequate irrigation and overgrown vegetation which is out of conformi ty with adj acent res idential properties; 4) All trash, debris, discarded items (i. e. water heater, appliances, etc.) shall be removed from the premises; 5) Vehicles parked and stored on unpaved areas. The owner has been cited six times and there has not been any significant long term change on the site. Although some of the violations can be handled through the abatement procedure, the problems regarding lack of adequate irrigation and maintenance of landscaping are not appropriate for the abatement procedure. It is the Planning Department's opinion that on properties where there are continued landscape maintenance problems, the owners should be filed on for a misdemeanor and taken to I 2 l2/l8.ro ~ 32:0326 court. In reply to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, staff responded that in a situation where there is overgrown vegetation, a crew can be sent out to trim it, but planting and maintaining a lawn is a different matter; if the property were professionally landscaped, there is no way the City could maintain it. Ongoing maintenance would more appropriately be ordered by the courts. I Donna Butler, City of Arcadia Planning Department stated, in reply to questions from Councilmember Ciraulo that somebody has been living on the property for some time. There is no sprinkler system; there is a hose that looks fairly new. Some of the vegetation has been cut down, but there is no grass at all in front of' the premises; the property has not been maintained at all. There have been plans in plan check but they have expired. The problem is that the City cannot force people under the property maintenance ordinance to continue maintenance. The nuisance abatement ordinance does not provide the answer to the on-going maintenance issue either. This is a constant problem that has been going on for two years, The previous citations have been ignored. The City Attorney noted that there have not as yet been any legal citations in court, which would be in the form of a criminal complaint. The City has given them notice and office hearings have been conducted. The problem is that, with regard to removing nuisance conditions, that is something the City can do under abatement; but the affirmative act of policing it by becoming, in effect, their gardner, putting in irrigation, etc., is beyond the abatement process, If a criminal complaint is filed and they plead guilty or are found guilty then the Court will order them to do this as a condition of probation. The complaint will probably be filed within a week. Council's action tonight, if approved, will be to abate and remove the conditions that the City can correct through City staff or contractors. Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. Sen Sun~, 832 Padilla Street, San Gabriel, stated, in part, that he is speaking for his sister-in-law who is the owner of the property at 515 Las Tunas Drive. Mrs. Wang cannot handle this problem, He stated they have been working on the area there for ten days. They have started the irrigation and purchased plants and seeds and they will take care of the property regularly, They would like to have two to three weeks to accomplish this. They'have rented a container to take care of the trash; and they have made arrangements to junk the two cars. Mayor Young noted that if Council passes the Resolution tonight it would mean that the property has to be maintained from now on. They will have thirty days to take care of it accordinag to the resolution. . I No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED, Councilmember Harbicht felt the resolution should be passed with the 30 days incorporated therein; and that an action in court should be filed, This situation affects the quality of life of the surrounding neighbors and has been on-going for three years, The City has been tolerant, The Court will require that the property be maintained and if not, they will be in contempt of court and there will be an automatic fine. It was the consensus of Council that the public hearing be REOPENED. Councilmember Fasching called the attention of Mrs. Wang and Mr. Sung to the pictures of this property, Also that in view of the time that this problem has existed, and in 3 l2(lBf-Xl RESOLUTION NO. 5562 (ADOPTED) oS- <il" -S-D .- !n 5' L-t1$ '161"05 >1> ' 3, PUBLIC HEARING BLDG. CODE VAR. (914 W.Fairview Av. 1/10) (APPROVED) O!fj~O-7l) 32:0327 consideration of the' neighborhood and City standards in general, that this cannot continue. A lot of work has to be done. According to the Resolution, they have thirty days but the City can file suit tomorrow. Mr. Sung agreed to resolve the problem within;the next two weeks. The hearing was then CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED. The City Attorney explained the steps whereby the City would file a complaint in court to assure the rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance of this property. Councilmember Fasching then MOVED to ADOPT Resolution No. 5562: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 515 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AND PLACING A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY, IF ABATEMENT AT CITY EXPENSE IS REQUIRED". This was seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: In reply to a question from Councilmember Fasching, the City Attorney explained in part that even if the owner puts the property in acceptable condition within two weeks, dismissal of the complaint depends upon assurance that they will keep the property in good condition. If there is some doubt remaining the City will hold fast on the criminal case and insist, as a condition of sentencing after a plea is entered, that the judge keep the owner on probation, which can be done for a twenty-four month period. This is probably what the City will endeavor to do in this case. Councilmember Harbicht said he did not have any confidence at all that the owner would keep the property in proper condition and that the City should move ahead with the criminal complaint. Councilmember Ciraulo agreed that they have had every opportunity to improve the property and have not done so. Consideration of a request from Joseph Takieddine on behalf of the property owner, Ann Durandette, for a Building Code Variance to permit a 4' -0" side yard setback in lieu of 5' -0" required for an existing, recently constructed, aluminum screened patio enclosure at 914 West Fairview Avenue. The structural plans for the patio enclosure were approved and a building permit issued on May 10, 1990. The plans consisted of a copy of a set of standard plans, entitled "Screen Enclosures" and a site plan. Details of the proposed patio enclosure and the completed structure are set forth in the December 18, 1990 staff report, On June 6, 1990 the final inspection of the patio enclosure was made by a City inspector who found that the structure was not built in accordance with the approved plans, that it was built too close to the side property line. On June 7, 1990 the Chief Building Official contacted the contractor, Mr. Robert Hurth, informing him of the problem. Mr. Hurth stated he would contact the property owner and resolve the matter. In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht, staff responded that both the wall and the overhang are problems; they both encroach one foot beyond where they should be, and that the property line is one foot beyond the fence. I Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. 4 12(l8f.Xl I I 32: 0328 Ann Durandette, 914 W. Fairview Avenue, #10, stated, in part, that she had assumed that the contractor had build the patio enclosure in accordance with the approved plans. After the structure was built, this problem came up. Mayor Young noted that the plans had been approved by City Hall based upon the measurements given. Mrs. Durandette explained that if the structure has to be altered, she will have a room that is 6' x 13'. Councilmember Harbicht noted that it will actually be l'x 13' because it has been determined that the fence is one foot on her side of the property line. Councilmember Fasching noted that what seems to be most offensive is the overhang of the roof. Councilmember Harbicht noted that it would be necessary to have a one hour firewall if it is within four feet of the property line. In reply to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, Mrs. Durandette stated that the contractor is aware of this problem. To her knowledge at that time, the contractor had done his job. Josetlh Takieddine, Civil Engineer, 17758 Willard 'Street, Reseda, stated, in part, that he is present to speak on behalf of his client, Ann Durandette. Upon examining the plans, he is of the opinion that the Planning Department approved the plans without enough information on the plan. There was an apparent discrepancy in the information given in the plans. It is his opinion that the problem is with the roof rather than with the wall; the plans do not show a two foot definite eave width of the roof. He reiterated that the Planning Department should have asked for more definite information on the plans. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED. Councilmember Gilb said he believed when plans are drawn which do not meet the requirements, they should be corrected. However in this case, he feels this lady is the victim of the builder, and he would like to see Council work out some kind of variance for this one foot discrepancy. Councilmember Harbicht said in part that when plans come to the City submitted with measurements, it is assumed that these measurements are correct. The City has not deviated from normal practice. He does not think this mistake was intentional. He would also like to grant a variance. Councilmember Ciraulo felt that to cut back the overhang at this point would serve no purpose. If a variance is to be granted he would leave the patio enclosure the .way it is; he is sympathetic with the granting of the variance. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE a variance to permit a four foot sideyard setback in lieu of a five foot setback at 914 West Fairview Avenue, Unit No 10. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: 4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 5, CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE 5 l2/lB/'Xl 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 6b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec.4,1990) (APPROVED) 6c. ADJOURNMENT 7. , I, 'f 8. 8a. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED (Jan.2,1991) 6 5""80- ~S- 8b, PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED (Jan.2,199l) 05"8'0 - / lJ 8c. EXT'D LV/ABSENCE MARJORIE LOVE D........O- 3s' 8d. WORK ACCEPTED (Sidewalk Reconstruction Job No. 657) 09;;"0-<10 8e. WORK ACCEPTED (12" Waterline Replacement, Fire Hydrants & Serv.Laterals in Michillianda Av.- W.O. 689) 09/S'~9D 8f. WORK ACCEPTED (Reroofing Police Bldgs,- Job No.667) 073o-to 32:0329 ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None ABSENT: On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of December 4, 1990 were APPROVED. The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., Wednesday, January 2, 1991. I CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS pUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for consideration of Text Amendment 90-007 to amend Arcadia Municipal Zoning Code Sections 9253.2.9 and 9255.2.9 relating to on-site parking for R-2 and R-3 multiple-family projects, to require 2.5 parking spaces per unit for up to and including each three-bedroom unit, and one additional on-site parking space for each bedroom in excess of three. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED, for consideration of conditons required by the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit 90-016 to expand an existing auto body shop at 42 W. Live Oak Avenue (William Skibsted, owner/appellant). APPROVED extended leave of absence without pay for Fire Department Secretary, Marjorie Love, through April 30, 1991. bCCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment to Pineo Construction Company for Public Works reconstruction of deficient concrete sidewalk at various locations - Job No, 657, in accordance with the contract documents. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. The final contract amount of $139,213.98 was funded from the 1990-91 Public Works Operating Budget. ACCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment to Robert Brkich Construction for 12" waterline replacement, fire hydrants and service laterals in Michil1inda Ave. from Foothill Blvd. to Orange Grove Ave, - W. 0, 689, in accordance with the contract documents, Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. The contract amount of $165.690.00 was funded from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. I bCCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment to Lytle Roofing company for reroofing of Police Department Buildings - Job No. 667, in accordance with the contract documents. Ten percent 6 12(l8;'Xl I I 8g. R/W DEDICATION SECOND AV.- (Tent.Par.Map 89-012, Par. Map ,21347) D S" t!. () - ':>0 9. 9a. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1928 (Hillside Devel.) (ADOPTED) o 5' ~ 0- 3 0 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 5563 (ADOPTED) 09;;1.0 -:"'S' 32:0330 (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance. The final contract amount of $102,148.11 is funded entirely by Capital Outlay Funds. ACCEPTED the dedication of 12 feet along Second Avenue to provide for a 42-foot right-of-way from the centerline of Second Avenue - Parcel Map No. 21347. This is a condition of approval of the Public Works Department for Tentative Parcel Map. No. 89-012 for two (2) unit condominiums on one lot at 420 S. Second Avenue. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented and read in full Ordinance No. 1928: "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF UNDEVELOPED HILLSIDE AREAS". Councilmember Ciraulo was concerned that this Ordinance is all inclusive within the moratorium area with no areas overlooked or considered to be undevelopable which might become developable in the future. Staff replied that 'might be possible, but not likely. Councilmember Harbicht noted that what is before Council is not the ordinance, but a moratorium in a specific area, the purpose of which is to give Council time to study the ordinance for the purpose of changing it, and when it is changed it will affect any hillside area. Staff also noted that it is unlikely for development to occur before adoption of a final ordinance because there is no access to the areas not specifically outlined in the moratorium. It is Councilmember Harbicht's hope that Council will make the hillside ordinance more stringent than it is now. It was MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1928 be and it is hereby ADOPTED; arid DIRECT staff to study and prepare a report and schedule a public hearing. AYES: Councilmembers Young None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5563: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 011 TO AGREEMENT NO. 07-5131 TO ENCUMBER FEDERAL AID SAFETY FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GUARDRAIL ON SANTA ANITA CANYON ROAD FROM NORTH OF ARNO DRIVE TO THE NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY, JOB NO. 659, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH RESOLUTION". 7 12/18/'Xl 9c. CLAIM OF C.KOBYLECKI by ELIZABETH KOBYLECKI (DENIED) /o'/tJ-'I{) 9d, CLAIM OF C. DAVlDO (DENIED) /0 '10 - 'Ill ge. CLAIM OF P. PAVLINCH (DENIED) /o'/a -'It> 10. H. N. & FRANCIS C. BERGER FOUNDATION DONATIONS o-a~a-~o 11. CITY CLERK GILB (Transportation Comsn.Candidate) OU{,()-'l.l) NSP 32:0331 It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember liarbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5563 be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of C. Kobylecki by Elizabeth Kobylecki was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: "YES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None I NOES: ABSENT: On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of C. Davido was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: "YES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of P. l'avlinch was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Ciraulo, geconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: "YES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: MATTERS FROM STAFF The City Manager stated that information had been given to Council earlier this evening concerning donations made to the City by the H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. This Foundation now has its headquarters in Arcadia at the old Campus Medical Building. They have generously donated $76,450 to the Arcadia Police Department; $78,900 to the Arcadia Fire Department for various items that were unable to be included in this year's budget due to revenue constraints. In addition 8 check in the amount of $5,000 has been received for the "rcadia Library for things that were not within the budget. These donations were ACCEPTED with Council's grateful thanks by Mayor Young, who said there should be a Council presentation of this thank you if that can be arranged. I MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Wished everyone a Merry, Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year, to all Council and staff. Councilmember Gilb stated that he intends to support Transportation Commission Candidate, Bill Thomson from the City of Pasadena. If it comes to a second round vote and Mr. Thomson is not in the running, he will vote for the person he feels will do the City of Arcadia the most good. 8 l2(lB!OO I I YOUNG HARBICHT (Arcadia High School Bicentennial Constitution Team Contribu- tion) 015"'0- 30 (Bluth - Whispering pines) (Height of Solid Walls - Front Yards) 32:0332 Mayor Young replied they will leave it to Councilmember Gilb to vote for the best person available. Councilmember Harbicht said he had received a telephone call from Mr. Ron Morris, a teacher from Arcadia High School, regarding the Constitution Team. They have again won first place in the 22nd Congressional District and are now going to Sacramento to compete for the State Championship. They have done this every year for the past four or five years. The City of Arcadia has supported this effort in the past with a $500 contribution. He would like to see the City do this again. Following advice from the City Attorney, it was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council find that the matter of a donation to the Arcadia High School Constitution Team travel expenses is an urgent matter and the need for it arose after the printing of the agenda. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council ALLOCATE $500 for expenses in Sacramento to the Arcadia High School Team while participating in the National Bicentennial Constitution Contest. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Young noted that if the Team wins in Sacramento, their .~ay will be paid to Washington, D. C. Councilmember Harbicht referred to correspondence between Mr. Bluth and the City Engineer regarding his development in Whispering Pines. He would like to publicly express his support as a City Councilman for the actions of the staff in this matter; they are entirely in the right. He also thinks that Mr. Bluth has to understand that there is one set of standards in Arcadia and they are the same for any citizen. If Mr. Bluth does not like Arcadia's standards, he can develop elsewhere. Councilmember Harbicht brought up for Council's consideration the question of whether or not Council wants four foot high solid walls in front yards. His answer is "no, we don't". He has no problem with a four foot high wrought iron fence or some sort of open fence, but he thinks a four foot high solid wall is not in keeping with the ambience of Arcadia. Perhaps Council should consider revising the ordinance that a wall could only be, perhaps, thirty inches or three feet high and that an open fence could be as high as four feet. Council has already recognized that six feet fences are not allowed in front yards, although they are permitted in back yards. He would be interested in Council's feelings on this. Councilmember Ciraulo said that, from an aesthetic view, this is true and he would agree. Further discussion ensued of the height restriction of solid walls allowed by Code in front yards. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he would like to see staff come back to Council with a modification of the ordinance limiting the height of solid walls in front 9 l2/lB~ FASCHING YOUNG (Agenda Item Spec ,Newsletter - Withdrawn) 32:0333 yards to 30" inches done now. Mayor Young agreed this should be Councilmember Fasching,wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Young referred to Item 7a, Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, dated December 4, 1990 in which a motion was made by Councilmember Fasching and carried, to place the question of a special newsletter on the agenda for the December 18 Council Meeting. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the MOTION to place the matter of a special newsletter on the December 18, 1990 City Council agenda be WITHDRAWN. ' AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: it' (City Hall Mayor Young announced that City Hall will be closed on Monday, Closed 12/24/90) December 24, 1990, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. 12. ADJOURNMENT (January 2, 1991 - 7:00 p, m,) ATTEST: At 9:15 p,m., the City Council ADJOURNED to 7:00 p, m., Wednesday, January 2, 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. 7?J(I~Y~ ~~{479- Mary B. Dung, or tJ1 ~~~d~i2\ 10 12(l8;'Xl I 'I