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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 19,1985_2 25 :1372 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK . ,'. . 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUIE APPROVAL (Nov.S, 1985) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE . Frances And rews (Fire Dept.) ~sf I CLOSED SESSION ~?f 1. PUBLI C HEARING (Annexation No. 1 3 to Consolidated Lighting District) .{ I ~ '6:;> f .-.' . M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETI NG NOVEMBER,19, 1985 4' The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session November 19, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Alex Payne, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel Police Chief, Neal Johnson PRESENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Councilmember Gilb It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Councilmember Gilb be EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Regular and Adjourned Meetings of November 5, 1985 be APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. PRESENTATION On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented a plaque to Frances Andrews, Fire Department Retiree with acknowledgment and appreciation of fourteen years of dedicated service to the City. Frances Andrews was hired ~n 1971 and retired August 9, 1985. She worked at the 911 Dispatch Office and was the first civilian to work for the Fire Department as Dispatcher. The City Attorney announced that the meeting would adjourn to a CLOSED SESSION following the regular meeting, pursuant 'to the Brown Act, Government Code 54955.8 to confer with the City's negotiators regarding possible acquisition of properties at Third and Huntington and at Second and Huntington; and Code 54956.9a to confer with the City Attorney regarding law suit, Kim versus City of Arcadia; and also a personnel item. Annexation No. 13 to the Consolidated Lighting Maintenance District. The Engineer's report was previously submitted and Resolution No. 5252 had been adopted scheduling this public hearing. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open. 11/19/85 -1- RESOL UTI ON NO. 5256 / (ADOPTED) "6? fll-\ 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Tent. Map 85-14 - 370-380) Longden Av.) (Uec'ember 3, Agenda) / 25:1373 Walter P. Baum, 214 E. Forest, spoke in favor of the annexation and felt the cost reasonable. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED. Counci1member Hannah MOVED to CONFIRM the assessments to the various zones as set forth in the Engineer's Report and presented and read the title of RESOLUTION No. 5256 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT (ANNEXATION NO. 13)", and MOVED for its adoption. Motion seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Counci1member Gi1b Consideration of appeal of Tentative Parcel Map 85-14 to create four lots from two lots at 370- 380 Longden Avenue (Murrey Seidner/William Moore, applicants). The staff report indicated that the Planning Commission had considered this at its October 8, 1985 meeting and had voted 3 to 3 with one member absent to approve and to permit one Lot (No.4) to be 80'-0" in width in lieu of the 100'-0". Since this was a tie vote, the motion to approve failed. An appeal has sub- sequently been filed, hence this hearing. Staff explained in detail the conditions to be complied with should Council approve the request. , . Mayor, Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Walter Lotz, 2115 Holly.Avenue, said, in part, that this,deve10pment wouTd'be an improvement on what 1 s currently on the property. He noted along unattractive wooden fence that faces his residence. He urged approva 1. _ Murrey Seidner, 172 8liss Canyon, Bradbury, one of the developers, explained what is planned. Except for one lot (Lot 4), the proposal would either meet or exceed code requirements. It was felt that the 80' x 200' is appropriate and would not be detrimental to the area. The homes are to be single story residences. Robert Lauderdale, 370 W. Longden Avenue, owner of one of the homes involved in this project, said this is the best offer he has received thus far and asked Council to decide in the affirmative. George Erl, 360 W. Longden Avenue, spoke against approving a lot 80' in width and felt the requirements for zoning should be upheld. Arthur Erl, 231 W. Camino Real, felt Council should adhere to the present zoning for the area and submitted that one of the carports will have to come down to meet the code. 1 Russell L. Fox, 310 W. Longden Avenue, opposed the development. Felt there wou1d~ too many homes on the property and, as to the fence situation, it could be improved. He said many are against it, but are not present this evening. Referring to the carport, Mr. Seidner said, in part, that it will not hinder the parking of the owner at the northeast corner of Walnut and Holly. They have a two car garage which they will use. Council member Young was informed that this property would have an adequate backyard because it had been divided many years ago. 11 /19/85 -2- 1 1 MOTION 3. PUBLI C HEARING (Tent.Map. 44297 - 126- 136 E. Cami no Real) (APPROVED ) . bal\!' f"~\..\ MOTION 25: 1374 No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. Councilmember Young said, in part, that she is concerned about the zoning ... true there is a lot of land but thought it could be re- aligned to meet the requirement. In response to a question by Council- member Hannah, staff advised that the non-conforming lots in the area were created before the existing zoning. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski that the project together with the provision for its design and improvements is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the project be APPROVED subject to all of the conditions set forth in the staff report dated November 19, with the stipulation that the homes all be single story. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah and Lojeski Councilmembers Young and Pellegrino Councilmember Gilb TI E VOTE THIS MATTER WILL BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 3 MEETING. During the interim, some of the Councilmembers will visit the site. Although the Hearing was closed, Mr. Seidner was permitted to speak to the matter again and stated, in part, that the Planning Conmission would have approved the variance except that one of the Commissioners had to leave the meeting early and he felt this Commissioner had been in favor of the project but had not been able to vote on it. Also said that it would create a hardship and hoped the matter could be resolved as quickly as possible. Consideration of Tentative Map 44297 to create a six-lot residential subdivision at 126 - 136 E. Camino Real Avenue (Westco Land, Inc., applicant). The site presently consists of three lots developed with four single family dwellings and accessory buildings - zoned R-l. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, spoke to the practice of taking large lots and chopping them into smaller ones. He felt someone always suffers in these instances. Felt that Council should take a good look at these projects. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. It was MOVED by Counci lmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council find that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate; the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; the subdivision together with the provisions for its design and improvements is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan and that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region, and that the Director oJ Publ ic Works be AUTHORIZED to approve and execute the subdivision agreement, and that the PROPOSED PROJECT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO ALL CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED NDVEMBER 19, 1985. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb 11/19/85 -3- 25.: 1375 4. PUBLIC Consideration of Tentative Map 29551 for a 6-unit residential HEARING condominium project at 406-412 E1 Dorado Street (Victor Jasniy/ (Tent.Map Robert Miner, applicants). The site presently consists of two lots 29551 - 406- developed with two single family dwellings and is zoned R-2. The 4121:.1 DoradoLstaff report dated November 19 sets forth all conditions should (APPROVED) Council approve the project. ~'\J .;.'0 ? r 5. 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 6b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Nov.5,1985) (APPROVED) 6c. ADJOURNMENT 7. 8. It .., tb," MOVEO by C"",Il..,b,, L,j"kI, "",d,d by C,""I1..,b" III Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council finds the evaluations of the environmental impacts, as set forth in the initial study are appropriate; that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the subdivision together with the provisions for its design and improvement is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan; that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region; that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to approve and execute the subdivision agreement and that the project be APPROVED subject to all conditions of approval set forth in the staff report dated November 19, 1985. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and, no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Member Gilb On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED, Member Gilb was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1985 were APPROVED. The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., December 3, 1985~ 1 COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Annie Hoffman, 170 Monte Vista, recited her experience of late with Group W Cable linemen coming onto her property without permission, standing in her flower beds, although she had informed them she did not want cable television and asked them to leave. She did not want compensation, just wanted to report their discourteous manner. Mrs. Hoffman was informed that such behavior cannot be tolerated and the company would be contacted forthwith. Staff will visit Mrs. Hoffman's residence to ascertain the amount of damage to see if the City could help. 11/19/85 -4- " 1 1 9. 9a. HEARING SCHEDULED ( Dec. 3 , 1985 ) 9b. WORK ACCEPTANCE Job. No. 573 10. lOa. CIVIC CENTER POll CE BUILDING REPORT (Dec. 3,1985) T I.{ Ipt) R f' A N S C R I P T A V A I L A B L E 25: 1376 Walter Lotz, 2115 Holly Avenue, referred to the hearing on the property at 370 - 380 W. Longden Avenue, and stated, in part, that 15 of the neighbors did sign in favor of the development; that one of the opponents is a horse owner and, if the new house is constructed. he may not be within the 50 foot limit of any domicile, however, Mr. Lotz felt that, inasmuch as his property has a 200 foot depth, there should not be any problem. He invited the Council to visit the site. CONSENT' ITEMS Consideration of proposed Text Amendment adding photographers to the permitted uses in the C-O zone (Real Property Investments, applicant). Public Hearing scheduled for December 3, 1985. ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract for work performed by B-1 Enterprise Corp. for sidewalk ramps for the 'handicapped, Job No. 573. Final contract amount of $7,312 is funded from SB-821 Funds from Los Angeles County. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER LOJESKI, SECONOED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb CITY MANAGER Council received and considered the Civic Center Master Plan and Police Building projects as presented by Wendell Mounce, who reported on the status of the police facility, in' particular, the scheduling and the cost. Jack Berry, associate of the Wendell Mounce firm, referred to studies and material which will be presented to Council at its December 3 meeting, at which time Council will be asked to review same and select one of the schemes for a Master Plan for additional refine- ment ... that will be developed and submitted to Council in final form at the January 21, 1986 meeting. In response to a question, Mr. Berry said, in part, that they are about two months behind what had originally been projected. Mr. Mounce asked if they could have some guidance from Council as to their preference on exterior design and with that input they would be on schedule. The total cost for the Police Building alone as of now is $4,945,000. However, the total estimated project cost is $10,571,000. Slides of other police facilities were then shown and explained by Mr. Mounce. ' As to preference for exterior, Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that he would like the building to be as maintenance free as possible ... he likes brick ... not something ultramodern. Warm colors, a lot of trees and lush landscaping. Councilmember Young agreed and felt that existing deodars give a feeling of what she would like to see ... likes brick ... would not be opposed to brick and concrete ... nothing faddish ... a warm look whicr will blend with what will remain for the longest period of time. 11 /19/85 -5- ., , 11. 11 a. ORDINANCE NO. 1824 (INTRODUCED) j' llb. ORDINANCE NO. 1825 (INTRODUCED) / llc. RESOLUTION NO. 5255 (ADOPTED J 25:1377 Councilmember Hannah did not have any input and, until he sees an overall plan, he would not be in favor of spending any six million dollars for a police facility without knowing what everything is going to cost. Along with the proposed Civic Center Building, he questions where the money will come from ... Council has commitments in the redevelopment area and he felt Council should slow down and take a good look at this. Mayor Pellegrino said he has been impressed with the Southland Bank in Arcadia and the Chicago Title Building in Pasadena. He agreed on the low maintenance item ... however, he agreed with Councilmember Hannah and would like to see the overall picture to see if they blend in with the rest of the projects Council is considering. 1 Mr. Mounce will come to Council in December with all layouts and alternates to the Master Plan ... along with all the costs for the total project. C!TY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1824, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 9250.3.10, 9250.3.11, 9251.2.15 AND 9252.2.24 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPA~, CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS LIMITING THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES WHICH ' M~Y BE MAINTAINED IN THE OPEN ON SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY ~. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1824 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABS ENT : Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None -'- Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1825, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THEUNIE'ORM BUILQING CODE,,19Cl2, EDlJION,jJNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1982 EDITION, NATIONAL" ELECTRICAL CODE, 1984 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1982 EDITION,'UNIFORM HOUSING "CODE, 1982 EDITION, AND WITH"CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTIC[E VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1825 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5255, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5255 be and it is hereb~ ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: A~SENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None \ Councilm2mber Gilb 11/19/85 \ -6- llf. J APPL. FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM (L. CENTlNA, J. CENTINA, L.A.CENTINA, AYES: L.H.CENTINA, NOES: DORIS DOMENECH) ABSENT: (DENIED) lld. RESOLUTI ON NO. 5257 ( ADOPTED ) 1 lle. CLA 1M OF C. HALLSTROM (DENIED) 12. 13 HANNAH ..-.... ,~....,' CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT I A TT ES T ; 25; 1378 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title jOf Resolution No. 5257, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5257 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Cou~cilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb j On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of C. Hallstrom was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb On recommendation of the City Attorney, the Application for Leave to present a late claim by L. Centina on behalf of J. Centina, L.A. Centina, L.H. Centina and Doris Domenech was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows; Councilmembers Hannah, None Councilmember Gilb Lojeski, YOUl,g and Pellegrino MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Staff will check into the status of the Hinshaws/Vons project on Duarte Road. Council adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED THEREAFTER-at 9;30 p. m. to 7:00;W. m., December 3, 1985 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. ~ \ \ ~~~ Christine Van Maanen, Ci~y Clerk 11/19/85 -7-