HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 4,1968
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON Fl'JE 1'; THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITi OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4,
1968
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on June 4, 1968, at 8 P,M. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. A. Karl Myers, Village Presbyterian Church
Mayor Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1968, were APPROVED
on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION Edward E. Simpkins was presented with a plaque in recognition of
his service to the City as a member of the Civil Defense and Disaster
Board. Mr. Simpkins is resigning from the board as he is moving to
Pa 1m Spr ings.
. HEARING
(ZONING)
Santa
Anita
Village &
Rancho
Santa
Anita
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Planning Commission recommendations concerning reclassification of
certain property in two areas divided by Hugo Reid Drive, generally
bounded by Baldwin Avenue on the east, Huntington Drive on the south,
Michillinda Avenue on the west and Colorado Boulevard on the north.
Resolution No. 639 encompasses the area known as Santa Anita Village
and Resolution No. 640 encompasses the area known as Rancho Santa Anita.
Under the proposed ordinance the Santa Anita Village area would be
reclassified from Zone R-l. second one family zone, to Zone R-l & D,
second one family zone ~ Architectural Design Zone, and the Rancho
Santa Anita area would be reclassified from Zone R-l, second one
family zone, to Zone R-O, 12,500-D, first one family zone - Architectural
Design Zone. It would set up an Architectural Review Board in each
area and the primary purpose of the ordinance would be to replace deed
restrictions which will expire in 1970.
In the Planning Director's presentation, it was noted that without
such regulations the properties could be divided in such a way as to
adversely affect residences due to the divergent shape and size of
lots, It was emphasized that the Commission has been working very
closely with the associations.
Mayor Hage then declared the hearing open on Resolution No. 639 and
Ron Bird, 406 Drake Road, President of the Santa Anita Village
Association, stated in part that the enactment of such an ordinance
would provide a legal basis for an activity delegated to said
association by deed restrictions which has been carried on for almost
20 years; that except for minor differences, the association endorses
the recommendations set forth in the resolution~
John Sturgeon, 862 Victoria Drive, referred to expiration of deed
restrictions and the enthusiastic reception by the association of
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the ~ffort of the Council and Commission to preserve the area as a
desirable place to live. He then explored the minor exceptions;
that, the legal description in Resolution No. 639 includes part of
the ~ancho Santa Anita territory in that it goes north of Hugo Reid
Driv'e; that in Section, 2 Paragraph 12 the word "Prohibition" appears
to serve no useful purpose; that in Section 3 Paragraph 8 the
provision for notification within 24 hours be changed to 72 hours
for practicality only. He questioned the need for sending notices
of action taken by the Architectural Review Board by registered mail
and suggested a procedure of posting in public ,places such as the
City Hall. He expressed appreciatton of city cooperation.
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Extensive discussion ensued on the points propounded by Mr. Sturgeon.
It was noted in particular that as the resolution is presently pro-
posed, the Review Board would be bound by the rules of the Brown Act
requiring proper rotification and appeal procedures which might
prove burdensome.
W. W. Wyman, 507 Monte Vista Road, referred to portions of Resolution
No. 640 (concerning the Rancho Santa Anita area) concerning notification
to property owners' and stated in part that the association would not
object to the wording.
Based on the points brought out it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the City
Council APPROVE IN,PRINCIPLE the recommendation of the Commission as
contained in Resolution No. 639; that it be referred to staff for
technical corrections to be presented to Council at the regular meeting
of July 2; that during the interim staff be instructed to Withhold
any applications in'said area. Public hearing will remain open.
Mayor Hage then declared the hearing open on, Planning Commission
Resolution No. 640 concerning reclassification of the Rancho Santa
Anita area and Gene Moscaret, 1125 Encanto Drive, stated in part that
his only concern in a delay would be for the protection of thoae
properties on which the deed restrictions have already expired. Mayor
Hage asaured Mr. Moscaret that the Council is sensitive to the urgency.
Whereupon it was ~VED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Conaidine and carried unanimously that the City Council APPROVE IN
PRINCIPLE the recommendation of the Commission as contained in
Resolution No. 640; that it be referred to staff for technical
corrections to be presented to Council at the regular meeting of July
2; that during the interim, staff be instructed to withhold any
applications in aaid area. Public hearing will remain open.
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Appeal from the Planning Commission recommendation for denial of an
application for a change of zone from C-O to C-I on property at the
northweat corner of Live Oak and Greenfield Avenues as contained in
ita Reaolution No. 644. It was noted by the Planning Director that
the property to the west is zoned C-O; the property to the north and
northwest is R-I and that the property immediately to the east across
Greenfield Avenue is C-O; that the subject property is ISO' x 150'
and that with the present zoning the area has been developing in a
manner compatible with the residential property to the north.
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Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and Ernest J. Gekas, attorney
representing the o~er of the applicants, Live Oak Medical Building
Company, read in full a letter from the President of said company
wherein it was stated that continuous efforts have been made to
secure doctors or'professionaI lessees for units it was willing to
build on the subject property; that with such zoning suitable tenants
could have been secured. It was further noted that such restrictive
zoning is a denial of a property owner's right to use the property
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for the only purpoae it is suited, while at the same time paying high
taxes for the righ~ of such ownership. A rezoning to conform with
commercial zoning in the area was requested. (Letter on file in the
office of the City Clerk.)
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E. A. McDonald, 753 Southview Road, asked for favorable consideration
and stated in part that he has been unable to secure a purchaser for
his land which adjoins the subject property.
Communications from I) George A. and June C. Olsen and 2) Harry Simon
were made part of the record. Both in favor of the recommendation
for denial by the Planning Commission.
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No one desiring to speak to the matter, the public hearing was CLOSED
on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously.
In explaining the types of businesses which are currently permitted
on the subject property, the Planning Director itemized nursery schools,
child care centers, sanitariums, service stations with a conditional
use permit however, mortuaries, private clubs, engineers, lawyers,
real estate brokers and others. All information thereto available in
the Planning Department. A petition protesting the C-l rezoning was
on file.
It was the consensus of the City Council that it is difficult to deny
such an application but there is an overriding consideration to be
made on behalf of the residents in the area whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously
that the appeal be denied and that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be sustained.
HEARING
(Animal
Clinic)
Conditions
amended.
Planning Commission recommendation for the revision of two conditions
of a zone variance issued to M. D. Schmutz for the operation of a
household pet clinic located in the Highlander Shopping Center,
Second Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. (Resolution No. 3876).
Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to speak
. to the matter the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth,
~ ( "~ seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
.~ I .' jA~F01IOWing review of the staff report and the recommendation of the
(j)' ~ Planning Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded
~ by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the conditions
set forth in Resolution No. 3876 be amended as follows:
Section 3.1 - that animals requiring medical care be
permitted to be kept overnight.
Section 3.3 - that the requirement for an annual review
of the operation of the clinic be deleted.
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COMMUNICATIONS
QA? ; . The commendation of the city tree service crew was received and
.~ .~ ordered disseminated to the persons involved on MOTION by
i~'~~ Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
~~1!:' ~/ unanimously.
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Support of Assembly Bill 1203 was urged on MOTION by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
The bill would insure that adequate funds are provided for the future
of Peace Officer Standards and Training Programs and has the support
of the City Manager and the Police Chief.
PARKING
Civic
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The City Manager submitted a report dated May 29, 1968, on the
improvement of civic center property north of City Hall. He noted
the proposal by the Santa Anita Race Track that it would pave the
parking lot; that there is still some disagreement on the use of
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CORNER.
IMPROVEMENT
NAOMI/
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SEWER
MAIN
(El Monte)
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concrete curbing or substantial redwood headers, wheel stops and
thickness of the asphalt pavement. It was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
unanimously that staff be instructed to approach the Santa Anita
Race Track again and indicate that a substantial curbing is
required and Othat if at this point an agreement cannot be
reached that the area be planted in ,lawn.
The City Manager submitted a report dated May 21, 1968, on the
landscaping progress of the southeast corner of Naomi and
Baldwin Avenues which indicated a sprinkler system installed and
beautification will take place shortly.
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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 Helms
and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they
oare hereby authorized to execute an agreement transferring owner-
ship of the EI Monte Avenue sewer main to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District #15. Said agreement in form approved by the
City Attorney.
Upon advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works
that the Sully Miller Contracting Company had satisfactorily
completed the reconstruction of El Monte and Norman Avenue inter-
section, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that
the work be accepted and that final payment be authorized in
accordance with the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage
None
Councilman Arth due to said company's affiliation with the
Union Oil Company (his affiliate).
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously, the plans and specifications for the relocation
and site improvements at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum
were APPROVED and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for
bids to be returned on June 28 at 11 A. M. Project to be financed
out of State Gas Tax funds - approved in the current year's budget.
Upon recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman
Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously
that the City Council support the Southern California Rapid Transit
District in proposed legislation which would authorize an election
in the County at which voters would vote upon the question of an
additional ~~ sales tax being imposed to assist in the financing
of a planned rapid transit system and related imptovements.
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Councilman Butterworth
Police Officer Paul T.
APPROVED. Mr. Burton
prevents him from re-
LEAVE OF MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
ABSENCE (j and carried unanimous ly that the request of
(~~rt~n~~Burton for a one year's leave of absence be
"I R' ~ ./-/ ois recovering from an off-duty injury which
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The City Manager explained that numerous property owners are being
contacted and requested to sign leases for oil rights by a major
oil company; that they are inquiring as to the city's policy in
this regard. Problems which could be encountered were contained
in a report dated May 31. It was suggested that staff seek
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1386
REINTRODUCED
as amended
RESOLUTION
NO. 4009
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4010
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additional information. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that staff
be instructed to research the matter and that the public be so advised.
The City Manager reported on methods and scheduling for increasing the
safety of pedestrian and bicycle riders on El Monte Avenue. He noted
that the best solution appears to be the installation of additional
sidewalks in Phase III of the Sidewalk Construction Program. That
it currently calls for sidewalks on one side of El Monte Avenue from
Duarte Road to Camino Real which could be extended southerly. Completion
was estimated to be October 31, It was the conSensus of the City Council
that the schedule be followed whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that
staff be instructed to put the schedule into operation,
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No, 1386, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, ADDING PART 7 TO CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANTS,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading
of Ordinance 1386 be WAIVED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1386
be reintroduced as amended.
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. 4009 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, DESIGNATING GRANDVIEW AVENUE AS
A THROUGH STREET."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading
of Resolution No, 4009 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No, 4009
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. 4010 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF
HIGHLAND VISTA DRIVE WITH HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE AS A STOP INTERSECTION
FOR ALL TRAFFIC ENTERING HIGHLAND.OAKS DRIVE FROM SAID HIGHLAND VISTA
DRIVE, AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
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CITY
CHARTER
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APPRECIATION
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carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of
Resolution No. 4010 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. 4010
be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
Councilman Butterworth presented the principal changes between
the revised city charter approved by the Committee and the
existing charter, which presentation covered approximately
seventy per cent of the complete document. He advised that the
balance would be forthcoming shortly.
Councilman Ayth advised of the receipt of a communication from
Carl Lamb expressing appreciation for the excellent assistance
of the Fire Department in a case of a heart attack victim.
The date
hearing.
thereof.
of June 24 at 7:30 PoM. was scheduled for the public
The City Clerk will publish the required notice
APPOINTMENTS Mayor Hage reminded the Councilmen of pending appointments to
the various Boards and/or Commissions.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hage adjourned the meeting sine die at 10:58 P.M.
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