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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCAtION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
CIVICS'
CLASS
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
ARCADIA
BEAUTIFuL
COMMITTEE
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Fotomat)
APPROVED
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 1969
The City Council of th~ City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City 'Hall on December
16, 1969, at 8:00 P.M.
Councilman James R. Helms, Jr
Mayor C. Robert Arth
Foothill Jr, High School Civics' Class welcomed.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1969, were APPROVED
on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously.
Discussion held on the benefits of an Arcadia Beautiful Committee. It
was the consensus of Council that it would be a most valuable adjunct...
a milestone in the growth of the city. Whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani-
mously that the following minute resolution be adopted:
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: that the City Council accepts in
principle the formation of an Arcadia Beautiful Committee.
The appropriate document will be prepared and submitted for Council
consideration.
Planning Commission Resolution No, 688 recommending the granting of a
conditional use permit for a drive-in photographic film sales and film
processing business (known as Fotomat). Specific conditions of the
approval were set forth in said resolution. The Planning Director noted
areas of concern on the part of the commission members and advised that
the resolution to grant the permit was adopted on a 4 to 3 vote. He
explored the business environment, land use, zoning and traffic in the
subject area ~ southeast corner of Live Oak and WeIland Avenues, He
advised that the Planning Department had recommended the approval subject
to the imposition of conditions. (Appeal period elapsed December 5).
Councilman Considine stated in part that in his opinion a drive-in photo
service of this nature would be of benefit to the city and would be con-
sistent with Council attempts not to restrict business within the city;
that the business would not be too incompatible with the surroundings
and would favor upholding the Commission in its approval.
Councilman Butterworth supported this observation and stated in part that
Council, in certain instances, does not have any business substituting its
judgment for that of a business man or a developer in a given craft. He
would uphold the majority vote of the Commission for approval.
Councilman Helms, submitted that the Commission had rejected two similar
applications in other locations and could not see why the subject location
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TRACT
NO. 25174
(Tentative
Map
Approved)
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TRACT
.../ NO. 30713
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STREETS
ACCEPTED
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was more appropriate. He referred to the traffic at the intersection
and from the shopping center at Santa Anita Avenue west to El Monte
Avenue. He subscribed to the endeavor of Council not to restrict
business but felt it is essential for Council to do what is best for
the community; that traffic studies should be made available to the
Commission during its deliberation and that such study was not made
for this particular location; that in his opinion it should be denied
based on the location; that he could see no reason for an exception.,.
particularly in view of the existing traffic problem to which it would
only add.
Councilman Rage concurred with Messrs. Butterworth and Considine with
the thought that in his opinion it is a good development for the area.
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Mayor Arth questioned the location and was concerned with the traffic
generated in the area, He felt that such a business would be best
located in a large parking lot in a shopping center in that it would
not take up more than one car space in such a center and referred to
the denial of two similar applications.
Councilman Considine MOVED to SUSTAIN the Planning Commission action
in granting the conditional use permit as set forth in Resolution No.
688, subject to all conditions therein, Motion seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine) Rage
Councilmen Arth, Helms
None
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map
of Tract No, 25174 (1611 and 1621 N. Rodeo Road) subject to conditions
imposed by the Commission and the Department of Public Works. The
Council concurred that it appeared to be a good development and although
the subdivider, Arthur Bauman, requested the deletion of the requirement
for the construction of sidewalks, Council was in accord that there is
a safety factor involved what with vehicles of all sorts, roller skating,
skate boarding and the like; and noted the subdivision ordinance requires
such installation which adds to the overall development of the entire city
when they are concurrently installed. It was then MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the
tentative map of Tract No. 25174 be APPROVED subject to all conditions.
Upon notice of the City Manager, Director of Public Works and the Water
'Manager that all improvements in Tract No. 30713, 1312-1328 S. Eighth
Avenue, have been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman
Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that
the streets in said tract be accepted for maintenance by the city.
STREET Council, on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
RELINQUISH- and carried unanimously, did not object to the proposed relinquishment
MENT (Foothill)of Foothill Boulevard between Santa Anita and Fifth Avenues by the State
,poJtion Division of Highways, Staff noted that in addition to obtaining juris-
0,' A,;f;J'~'..t:..'..J diction of the Foothill Boulevard right-of~way within said limits, the
City would also obtain jurisdiction of traffic signals located at First
Avenue and at Second Avenue.
STOP SIGN
INSTALLATION
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Upon advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that
the recent opening of Camino Grove Avenue at the intersection with
Eighth Avenue - and its proximity to the Camino Grove School - there
are adequate warrants to justify the installation of a boulevard stop
sign to control west bound traffic, Council adopted the following
resolution.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5007 c//o7
, ADOPTED
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WATER
RATES
Remain
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of ResDlution No, 5007, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF CAMINO GROVE AVENUE
AND 'EIGHTH AVENUE AS A STOP INTERSECTION."
It was MOVED by CDunc~lman ~onsidine,' seconded by Councilman Hage and
carr,ed on rDll call vote as fD1IDws, that the reading of the full
bDdy Df Resolution No. 5007 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
It was MOVED by CDuncilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried Dn roll call vote as follows, that Resolution ND, 5007 be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
None
Council had requested staff tD report on the possibility and/or
advisability of a reduction in water rates, ,In compliance, the City
Manager paraphrased his repDrt which started with the time the City
joined MetrDpolitan Water District in 1963. The rate increase of that
year was thought by some would cover all MWD costs Dr a part thereof,
althDugh it was nDt thDught tD be a permanent solution, During the
ensuing five years the amount of MWD costs exceeded the prediction and
with water replacement and adjudication costs and the like, a deficit '
was reflected and a November 8, 1966, repDrt indicated water revenues
were nDt matching MWD costs and capital prDjects were being delayed.
During this time a capital projects prDgram was prepared by an ou~side
consultant and Council was advised there would not be sufficient funds
to meet capital needs for the five years following November of 1968;
that at the end Df those five years a water rate increase would be
necessary to meet operating needs of the syscem. It was suggested at
that time that ~ Df the MWD CDStS be placed on the tax role. After
much review and study CDuncil determined to pay ~ the MWD costs frDm
water ~evenues and ~ from property taxes. .Discussion was also held
at that time on the possibility of selling revenue bonds.
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Reference was made to a presentatiDn made tD CDuncil in June of 1969
by a representative Df StDne and Youngberg, Municipal Financial CDn-
sultants, who explained the bond apprDach, how~ver, bond interest
rates had risen SD much that Council agreed to take nD further action
to .ell revenue bonds. It was nDted that int~rest rates are still
climbing. Additional reports indicate the present water rates should
suffice until 1974-75; that sho~ld rates be reduced the loss in revenue
would have to be made up by raising the rates SODner than 1974-75, most
probably within two years and to a point above the present rates. Cost
of constructing capital projects would alsD increase if postponed. During
the summarization Council was advised it would receive the proposed Capital
Program Dn February 3, 1970.
. Extensive discussion ensued with particular reference to the advancing
costs of construction, the present need for a transmission main in
Second Avenue and a new roof on another reservoir.. .al1 of which affect
the health and safety Df residents. It was noted that interest rates
for selling bonds has reached prohibitive levels. CDuncilman Considine
stated in part that he had been under the impressiDn that at the time it
was decided to place a portion of MWD costs on the property tax roll a
reduction in water rates would be made, however, the facts and figures
presented before CDuncil had influenced his thinking. It was the consensus
of CDuncil that the matter should be resolved one way or another with a
statement from Council.
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MOTION
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(WATER)
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PLANNED
UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
./-//80
VEHICLE
RETENTION
APPROVED /J
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Councilman Butterworth MOVED that it be the sense of this Council -
that the water rates remain where they are for the following reasons:
1) the expense of operating the water system have increased substantially
as have rates in all other utilities whereas city revenues have remained
stable, 2) there are totally unforeseen expenses facing the city in the
way of increased construction costs, 3) the reservoir must be constructed
as it materially affects the safety and health of residents, and lastly,
in view of the financial inability to market revenue bonds for this
capital construction. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the construction
of St. Joseph Reservoir No.2, 30" transmission main in Second Avenue
and a new roof for St.,Joseph Reservoir No, 1, were APPROVED and the
City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be returned January
19, 1970, results and recommendation to be submitted to Council there-
after.
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The City Manager advised that there is no provision in the existing
zoning ordinance for what is referred to as planned unit development~
an approach in which a large area zoned for a particular use may be
open to plans in which the density of living units is not increased,
but the grouping is permitted to be changed so that, for example,
side yards or rear yards are modified or eliminated and the open space
is pooled in one or a few large areas within the development. He felt
it might be a useful tool.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he has seen such ordinances
and he would go along if Council desired to have a recommendation pre-
pared, but he had reservations and practical experience with such a
tool which can be dangerous in the hands of arbitrary people.
Staff will prepare a recommendation for submission to the Planning
Commission.
On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously as follows,
that a used police staff car, which was to have been traded in on new
vehicles, be retained by the city and made available to city personnel
when on city business. Same to be maintained in the city parking lot
with keys in the office of the City Manager, who felt a savings could
be derived as the city pays mileage to employees who use their own
cars on city business. Costs of upkeep, etc., will be maintained to
determine the practicality of such an arrangement.
Councilman Considine went on record that the suggested arrangement was
in effect when he first came on Council and was not economically
successful. He cited some instances - however, he did not object to
trying it, It was noted that the car could be sold later for what is
being offered on a trade-in now,
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PROPOSED The City Manager explained that the County Board of Supervisors has
LEGISLATION adopted a rule, as the Air Pollution Control Board, to prohibit further
I? (Air Pollution)power generating plants in the Los Angeles County Basin which rely on
~: ~~~L petroleum products, or coal for fuel. Cities have not, as yet, taken
, G1{/ ~ action on this. He reported that testimony before the Committee on
V:' 'AL/.'J/.~ the Future indicated the necessity of such prohibition and that cities
were being asked to take a position on the question with a view toward
introducing legislation.
Councilman Considine observed that there are virtually no plant operations
which cannot be equipped with controls making them acceptable from an air
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pollution point of view. He questioned the advisability of ruling out
a total industry; that he would be willing to vote in favor on the
basts of controlled emissions.
A resolution will be prepared for consideration and it was MOVED '
by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
on roll ~all vote as follows, that the resolution be drafted along
that of the Board of Supervisors opposing the construction in the
Los Angeles County Basir of additional power generating facilities
utilizing fossil fuels.' ...
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council~en Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Arth
Councilman Considine
None
OPERATION Council has expressed deep concern on the subject of vehicle air
OF CITY pollution of late and staff has conducted an investigation to determine
VEHICLES the feasibility of converting city vehicles to the use of natural gas,
(natural gas) which, in their opinion, is the most promising inasmuch as this fuel
Approved on produces 90% less air pollutants than gasoline and 20% less than other
Trial Basis fuels. Attached to the December 12 report was a schematic indicating
~, ~' the principal parts of a Dual Fuel System and the manner of mounting
~.~/~ the equipment on a vehicle, The Director of Public Works and the City
7,4" +-' Manager have formally requested six conversion units for a period of
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one year at no cost to t e c~ty an at teen 0 t ~s ~me t e Cl Y
may either purchase or return the units. Progress reports will be
presented and, barring unforeseen difficulties, the city may have
natural gas-powered vehicles in operation early in 1970.
ADJOURNED TO
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
At 9:20 P.M. Council entered an executive session with the City Manager
RECONVENED
At 10:25 P.M.
APPOINTMENTS
Council concurred in new appointments to the following State and County
League of California Cities committees and on MOTION by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the appointees
were AUTHORIZED to attend the necessary meetings.
STATE
Mayor Arth
International Municipal Cooperation
Councilman Butterworth
Vice-Chairman, Committee on the Future
Counc ilman Hage
Committee on rransportation
City Clerk, Van Maanen
Election Law and Administration, and
City Clerk's Institute
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City Manager, Cozad
Committee on ~rban Environmental Qualtty
COUNTY
Mayor Arth
Committee on Youth
Councilman Hage
Committee on Transportation
City Manager, Cozad
Committee on Storm Drain Bond Issues
Chairman - Tech. Sub. Com. Recreation
EMPLOYEE
PERSONAL
INVESTMENT
PROGRAMS
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It was noted that Council considered, at a study se~sion on December 10,
the question of whether a payroll deduction method would be authorized
by Council if city employees agreed on a plan of channeling such deductions
into personal investment accounts, which accounts might include life insur-
ance programs, Staff did not propose anyone plan which determination should
be made by the employees.
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~., It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that Council authorize discussions by employees witr
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1405
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1406
ADOPTED
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HELMS
PROCEDURAL
.ORDINANCE
WAIVED
EXPENSE
APPROVED
FOR MEETINGS
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brokers of alternate savings plans and that Council agree that, should
there be substantial interest among the employees for a particular plan,
it would authorize payroll deductions for a plan.
Walter Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, retired broker, made numerous suggestions
along the line of personal investments and presented some statistics con-
cerning rating of various funds. Council noted his remarks for which
Mayor Arth expressed appreciation.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1405, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ClIANGE 531-601 WEST DUARTE ROAD FROM R-l TO R-3."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1405 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1405 be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1406, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE IN THE R-l
AND R-O ZONES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1406 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1406 be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
Councilman Considine
None
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Some diSCussion held on the adopted flight pattern out of the El Monte
Airport,
In order to consider the following matters the prOV1Slons of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried On roll call vote as follows, that Council approve two expense
items of the City Manager: 1) attendance at the Southern California
Aviation meeting $15.00 (account no. 402-31) and 2) Sister City visitor
dinner meeting $44.96 (account no. 409-32-4).
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UTILIT:i}1..J.#
RATE The City Manager advised of a forthcoming increase in rates of the
INCREASE Southern California Gas Company,
EXPENDITURE
AUTHORIZED/?
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On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, an expenditure of not
more than $50 was AUTHORIZED for suggestion boxes as requested by
the Youth Commission. (From Council Contingency Account).
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 P.M. the meeting was adjourned SINE DIE on MOTION by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously.
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Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk '
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