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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
(Baldwin
Avenue)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4007
ADOPTED
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 1968
,The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on May 21, 1968, at 8 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe, Church of the Holy Angels.
Mayor Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth,. Considine, Helms, Hage
None
The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 7 were APPROVED on MOTION
by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously. (Mr, Butterworth was not present at said meeting as
he was attending the testimonial dinner for the School Superintendent
at the request of the City Council).
Proposed establishment of an underground utility district for Baldwin
Avenue from Camino Real to Live Oak Avenue. (Resolution No. 4003). The
City Manager advised that the Southern California Edison Company will
locate its facilities to a rear lot line distribution system and all
revamping of present services will be done by the company at no cost
to the property owner; that the city's cost will involve solely the
installation cost of Marbelite street light standards ($7000) with the
Edison Company paying the cost of undergrounding the street light
circuit. The plan in the office of the City Engineer indicates the
installation of approximately 45 Marbe1ite poles on Baldwin Avenue.
Such undergrounding and the street light circuit is estimated to cost
$53,733. He continued in part that the Pacific Telephone Company is
presently undergrounding its lines within the limits of subject
district and it's lines are to be completely underground at an
estimated cost of $40,000 at no cost to the property owner or to the
city; .that completion is tentatively scheduled for October, 1968,
barring unforeseen emergencies.
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4007, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO.1".
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, se~9nged by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as fallows, that the reading of the
full body of Reso1u~ion No. 4007 be WAIVED;
I D~qVAYES: CI;Hlljepihen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
NOES: Nqft<j
ABSENT:Noiie
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Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 4007 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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HEARU[G
(Grimes
PERMIT
APPROVED
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It was further MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that $7000 be appropriated
from Reserve for CapitaL Improvement Project Account /1 285 to Capital
Improvement Project Account # 252 - Street Lights - Baldwin Avenue,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT.:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
Application of Joseph D. Grimes for a business permit to conduct an
antique show at the Masonic Temple, 50 West Duarte Road, on June 21,
22, 23, 1968 during the hours indicated therein.
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Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was
MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that a business permit be issued to said applicant.
HEARING The Planning Director explained the recommendation of the Planning
(ZONING Commission (Resolution No. 631) for the amendment of the Arcadia
TEXT CHANGE) Municipal Code Sections 9275.9 and the addition of new Sections
APPROVED 9275,9.1 and 9275.9,2. Said sections relate to the waiving of
, , inappropriate or inapplicable regulations in the granting of
" F,l'~ conditional use permits by the Commission on which the City Council
V ~v may conduct public hearings if it so desires or waive such r~gulations
JJ~ '~~if it finds such waiving wilL not be detrimental to the public health
_ . . or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the zone in
7 which the subject property is located and that such waiver will not
adversely affect the comprehensive general plan.
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Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously.
Considerable discussion ensued on the requirement for all property
owners residing within 300 feet of a subject property to be notified
of a public hearing concerning a conditional use permit application.
It was the consensus that staff be instructed to reconsider the
distance requirement,
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that the City Council accept the recommendations
of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No, 631; that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the amending ordinance and
that staff reconsider the distance requirement in property owner
notification procedures.
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~ NON-CONFORMING-On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
SIGNS
(Removal
Extended
Oct, 5)
HEARING
SCHEDULED
(~on e
variance
conditions)
June 4,
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Date
to
carried unanimously the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for an extension of 90 days for the end of the abatement period for
the removal of non-conforming signs in Zone C-l (south of Huntington
Drive) was APPROVED, It was noted by the Planning Director that the
Commission needs additional time to complete its hearings and that
thereafter the matter must be heard by and before the City Council.
The Planning Director explained the recommendation of the Commission
for the amendment of two conditions of a zone variance granted to a
household pet clinic located in the Highlander Shopping Center on
May 17, 1966 by Resolution No. 3876, 1) that animals requir'ing medical
attention be permitted to remain overnight, and 2) deletion of the
requirement for an annual review of the operations.
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SUPPORT FOR
ASSEMBLY
BILL U66
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RUBBISH
COLLECTION
A
!lJIEQUIPMENT
{ I PURCHASE
(Dump Truck)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butter-
worth that the recommendation be accepted. However, in the ensuing
discussion it was noted that property owners within the area were
given an opportunity to be heard at the time the original ZOne
variance applicat'ion was being considered, and that the same procedure
should be followed if conditions imposed at that time were to be
changed. After it was determined there was no present urgency,
Councilman Considine withdrew his primary motion with the consent of
Councilman Butterworth. 'Whereupon a public hearing was scheduled for
June 4. The City Clerk to notify all interested persons.
Request of the Southern California Association of Governments for
local support of Assembly Bill 1166 which would appropriate state
funds to help finance the Southern California Regional Airport
System Study and Plan. Councilman Butterworth stated in part
that such a study is indispensable and the subject situation is
critical on a regional level. He urged Council support. Whereupon
it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously that the Mayor execute such a resolution
lending support thereto.
The City Council concurred in the recommendation of the City Manager
that the conditions upon which Council permits were granted to
commercial rubbish collection companies be amended to read as follows:
1. That operations and regular routes do not commence
before 7 A. Mo and are completed by 7 P.M.
2. That five days prior to any transfer of stock,
partnership or other form of financial interest
or management participation, the City Manager
shall be notified. As a result" any permit
previously issued will be subject to review and
cancellation.
The following bids were received for the purchase of a ten ton
dump truck for the Street Department (with a 1960 International
trade-in)
Wegge Motors
International Harvester
La Habra Dodge
White Motor Corporation
$ 8,714.89
9,370.33
9,691. 22
10,000.00
Upon recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman
Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote
as follows: that the low bid of Wegge Motors be accepted and
that the contract for said purchase be made with said company;
that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or
irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized
to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
Funds available in Account 433-71.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth,. Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The following bids were received for the purchase of a,2000 lb.
capacity fork-lift truck for use in the Corporate Yard Warehouse.
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truck)
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE
(Hugo Reid
Well No. 1)
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EXTENSION
OF OPTION
AGREEMENT
( BBC)
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Pacific Lift Truck Company
Robert H. Braun Company, Branch -
Clark Equipment Company
Allis Chalmers
Cal-Lift Inc
Hyster Company
$ 5,096.70
5,109.30
5,126.10
5,233.20
5,235.30
It was explained that the new truck must be adaptable to the intended
uses with maintenance or repair easily accomplished; that all
mechanicsl parts need to be readily accessible and replacement parts
should be amply available from nearby sources. As a result of demon-
strations, staff recommended the purchase of the Clark equipment.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: that the contract
for said purchase be awarded to the Robert H. Braun Company, Branch,
Clark Equipment Company, in the total amount of $.5,109.30; that all
other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in
the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are hereby authorized, to execute the contract in
form approved by the City Attorney. Funds available in Account 470.62.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth" Considine, Helms, Hage.
None
None
Upon advice from staff that the construction of Hugo Reid Well
No. 1 has been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote
as follows, that the work be accepted and that final payment be
authorized Roscoe Moss Company in accordance with the terms of the
contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine~ Helms, Rage.
None
None
The request of the BBC Corporation for a 60 day extension of its
option agreement for the purchase of city owned property on Santa
Anita Avenue between Wheeler and Santa Clara Streets was GRANTED
on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows; said extension approval
contingent upon the payment to the City of $7,942. The new expiration
date would be July 22, 1968.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
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The City Council received the progress report and schedule for
service to customers by the Foothill TV Cable Company recently
franchised by the City. The plan complies with the franchise
ordinance and the company is making satisfactory progress.
Completion date is indicated as May 1, 1969.
The City Council received a progress report on the signalization of
the Upper 'yO which is being handled by the State; that the contract
has now been awarded with work to start June 10 and completed by
August 10. It was noted that funds have already been appropriated;
that the City pays one third of the cost, the balance from Gas Tax
Funds.
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QUITCLAIM
DEED
(Bur get t)
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STRIP
DEDICATION
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It was noted that as a condition of approval of a lot split a
property owner was required to dedicate a 17' strip of property
and a 15' radius corner cut-off for the improvement of Baldwin
Avenue; that it is now discovered the legal description was in
error; that it is now necessary for the City to quitclaim the
corner cut-off which it had previously accepted. Whereupon it
was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be and
they are hereby authorized to quitclaim said deed to Mr. and Mrs.
Roy C. Burgett in form approved by the City Attorney, which will
effect the return of property to the owners.
It was noted that the conditions of approval of a lot split
which creates four new parcels in a cui de sac development at
the southerly end of Ninth Avenue have been complied with and
that a dedication of a control' strip is now in order. Whereupon
it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried unanimously that the existing one-foot control strip
known as Lot 16 in Tract No. 25368 be dedicated for street purposes.
(Resolution No. 4008 adopted later, in this meeting).
STOP SIGN It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that upon the recommendation of the Police
CI~~' and Public Works Departments a boulevard stop sign be installed on
~ ~ Highland Vista at its intersection with Highland Oaks Drive.
, I Appropriate resolution to be prepared therefor.
GRANDVIEW:'
THROUGH
STREET
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ROUTE 243
ASSOCIATION
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Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public
Works it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that Grandview Avenue be designated
as a through street between the city boundary east of Santa Anita
Avenue and Highland Oaks Drive, and the intersections of Oakwood,
Wilson, Elevado and Alta Oaks with Grandview Avenue be designated
as stop intersections fOT all traffic entering Grandview Avenue~
Appropriate resolution to be prepared therefor.
It was noted that representatives of cities and major industries
are cooperating to expedite the early construction of Route 243
(Rivergrade) Freeway and have agreed that an association should
be formed to insure continued support of the project; that a
sum of $50 would be needed to contribute toward necessary expenses
of the associationo Former Councilman Dale Turner is the organizing
chairman. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that $50
be appropriated from Council Contingency Fund to defray necessary
expenses and that Dale Turner be appointed Director with the City
Manager as alternate of the new association a
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
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J"' ~ DPIfl'1P
~ C'ITY OWNED
PROPERTY
(DEMOLITION)
ORDINANCE
NO. 1385
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4008
ADOPTED
CHARTER
REVISION
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The City Manager advised that the city owned property at Indiana and
Wheeler Streets is presently crowded with an old incinerator and
several sheds; that if it were cleared the possibility of interesting
developers would be enhanced and the general area would also be
improved. He estimated the cost would not exceed $4000.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that staff be instructed to prepare
specifications and advertise for bids for the demolition of said
buildings. It was noted there are adequate funds in the Capital Improve-
ment Projects Account.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1385, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF
RELATING TO "REAL-ESTATE-FOR-SALE" SIGNS."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the, full
body of Ordinance No. 1385 be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1385 be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the'content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4008 enticled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES
TO BECOME PART OF NINTH AVENUE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No. 4008 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4008
be ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
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Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he would like to speak
to the Charter Revision at the next regular meeting (June 4); that
it is hoped to submit to the City Council the first part of the
proposed new charter shortly and the second part soon thereafter;
that it now appears that 60 days is the maximum time the Council
will have for study and review; that if Council approves the revised
charter, proceedings must be completed by the latter part of August
in order for the matter to appear on the ballot on November S. He
then commended the work performed by the City Attorney, and observed
he felt that it is a much better charter.
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MUNICIPAL
DATA
SYSTEM
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HAZARDOUS
STREET
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CITY OF
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HEARING
SCHEDULED
(Unsafe
Build ings)
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RESIGNATION
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REGULATIONS
DRIVE-IN
RESTAUltANTS
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Councilman Arth referred to progress being made with the municipal
data system; that the Carnegie Foundation is interested and there
is a possibility it has obligated itself to an appropriation with
a certain portion available during the first year; that it would
cover a large portion of the expense to the cities in inaugurating
the program.
Councilman Helms referred to the configuration of El Monte Avenue
with its high curbs; that a hazardous condition exists especially
for the bicycle riders and inquired if the situation could be
explored. Discussion held on the possibility of accelerating the
sidewalk program in that area. Staff to review.
Councilman Butterworth observed that perhaps Council should reconsider
the request of the Methodist Hospital for permission to have a revolving
gold cross on the roof of its building inasmuch as permission was
granted Van de Kamp's Restaurant for its revolving Dutch Wind Mill. It
was noted that rotating and moving signs are being considered by the
Planning Commission. Council will await the outcome of this study.
Councilman Butterworth asked that copies of correspondence between
the City and the City of Monrovia be sent to him. This is in
connection with land belonging to that city on Michillinda Avenue.
In order to consider the following item the provisions of the ProceduraT
Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Council-
man Considine and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, a public hearing for June 18
was scheduled to consider disposition of two unsafe and non conforming
buildings at 73 and 166 East Huntington Drive, respectively.
The resignation of, Edward E. Simpkins from the Civil Defense Board was
accepted with regret. Mayor Hage will communicate with Mr. Simpkins
in appreciation of his efforts on behalf of the City.
The City Attorney will redraft proposed Ordinance (No. 1386) which
would regulate drive-in restaurant operations. Same to be submitted
to Council at the next regular meeting.
Mayor Hage reminded the legislative body of the budget session to be
held on May 22 at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Hage ADJOURNED the meeting sine die at 9:15 P.M.
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