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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
PRESENTATION
REARING
(Street
Vacation)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 1970
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on April 7,
1970, at 8:00 P.M.
Councilman James R. Helms, Jr.
Mayor C. Robert Arth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
On MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Helms, and
carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting of March
17, 1970, were APPROVED.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Arth presented a plaque of appre-
ciation to Thomas B. McKibben for his efforts and accomplishments while
a member of the Sister City Commission. Mr. McKibben retired from the
commission March 3, 1970,
Time scheduled for hearing objections to the proposed vacation and
abandonment of a portion of Wistaria Avenue betw~1~p_ella Vista Drive
and Holly Avenue as set forth in Resolution No. ~~. This is in
connection with the development of the Baldwin Stocker Park. Mayor
Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the
hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
NO. 5il25 00'..,'J the title of Resolution No. 5025, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
ADOPTED WISTARIA AVENUE BETWEEN BELLA VISTA DRIVE AND HOLLY AVENUE."
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ZONE
CHANGES
REARING
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5025 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby
adopted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
Planning Commission recommendations as set forth in its Resolution No.
695 concerning certain changes in the zoning subdivision ordinances.
Sections of the Municipal Code recommended for amending were considered
in separate hearing procedures ~ as follows:
SECTIONS 9113.1.3, 9122 and 9122.,1 - to be amended to require an increase
in the radius of notification for public hearings from 100' to 300'. It
was noted that the effects of a lot split or subdivision often extend
beyond a radius of 100' and the Commission recommends the extended coverage.
It was also recommended that the filing fee be increased from $50 to $55,
which was felt to be justified by the increased cost of processing notices.
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Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded
by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that
these sections be APPROVED for amendment.
SECTION 9275.2.9 - to be amended to reduce from 10 days to 6 days the
time within which an appeal may be filed from the decision of the
Planning Commission on an application for a conditional use permit.
Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
Considerable discussion held on this proposed amendment with particular I
emphasis placed on the desire of Council to have written into the section
a provisioa whereby CouaciI reserves uato itseIf the right of appeaI after
the recommended six day period. Iadividual observations were made on this
and on the coaditional use permit which CounciImaa Butterworth felt is a
dangerous provision in the zoning ordinance, departing from the concept of
objective standards depending upon the way a commission and a counciI feeI
about a matter at a given time. The time element involved in the granting
of a conditional use permit was explored. It was the consensus of Council
that the section should be redrafted, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that
this section be referred back to the City Attorney for redrafting.
SECTION 9276.2.11 - be amended to provide that for buildings in excess of
three stories in height, off-street parking shall be provided at the
ratio of one space per each 300' of gross floor area. Mayor Arth declared
the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani-
mously. Following discussion it was MOVED by Councilman HeIms, seconded
by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that this section be
APPROVED excIuding any areas designed for off street parking.
SECTION 9263.6.5 -which requires plant nurseries, as well as other uses
in a C-2 zone, to store all merchandise within a building - to be amended
to allow on a conditional use permit basis,juurseries to store plants
outside of the building from which the business is conducted. Mayor Arth
declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was
CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously.
Discussion held on the requirement for a conditional use permit with
Councilmen Butterworth and Considine of the opinion that the more
conditional use permits'xe~uired the less the city has a firm ordinance
or law governing what persons do; that in the subject instance the
nursery or a store with a nursery department could be given the right
to store plants on the outside of their building if it does not interfere
or conflict with fire protection and/or the public right of way. Council
was in accord with the amended section with the exception of the conditiOI
use permit requirement. It was MOVED by CounciIman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote that this section be APPROV
with the conditional use permit clause.
AYES: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Arth
NOES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine
ABSENT: None
SECTION 9112.4 - to be added to the subdivision ordinance to provide a
minimum lot requirement of 12,500' in two separate areas: (1) bounded
by Palm Drive on the north, El Monte Avenue on the'east, Las Tunas Drive
on the south and Holly Avenue on the west, with the exception of Longley
Way school property and the presently unzoned LongIey Plant. (2) Bounded
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TRACT
NO. 29895
(Tentative
Map)
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by the northerly property line of Tract No. 7122 on the north, Highland
Oaks Drive on the east, the southerly property line on Lots 4 and 14 of
Block 1, and Lots 4 and 15 of Block 2 of Tract No. 4129 on the south and
Santa Anita Avenue on the west. The Planning Director defined the areas
-in question on projecturals and explained the reasons for the recommenda-
tions.
Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and asked if Mr. Rognstad was
present and if so, would he like to speak to the matter. It was noted
that Mr. Rognstad had telephoned certain councilmen concerning this.
No one responded or desired to be heard and the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Arth
Councilman Rage
None
Discussion held on the telephone contact by Mr. Rognstad with Councilmen
Butterworth and Hage and it was noted by both that they had given no
indication whatsoever as to how they would vote on the matter or whether
or not they would vote for a delay in action when it came before council
in regular session. Councilman Helms noted that the Council does not
make decisions when not in official session and no one should presume
its actions. (Mr. Rognstad is interested in the area described in (1).
The first reading of the ordinance effecting this amendment will come
before Council at the next regular meeting - April 21.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that this new section be
APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
Councilman Hage explained that he voted 'no' on the closing of the
hearing for the express purpose of making allowance for testimony which
may not have been received, but was in favor of the section as recommended
and approved.
CONTINUED. This matter was held over from the March 17 meeting to allow
time for members of Council to view the property in question (western
extension ,of Winnie Way to Lovell Avenue). The subdivider, O. M. Knutsen,
had felt two of the conditions imposed in the approval of the tentative
map were unrealistic and had made presentation~ therefor at said meeting.
He once more explored the ramifications of the development and asked that
those two conditions be reconsidered. Be it noted that the Planning
Commission recommendation for approval includeq conditions .requiring
Lots 5 and 6 to be made into one l~t and Lots 14 through 17 to be made
into one non-developable lot.
Councilman Hage advised that he had visited the subject site and had
concluded that based on adjacent improvements, Lots 5 and 6, although less
than the 7500 sq. ft. requirement, would be better developed as individual
lots - that he did not feel it would set a precedent in future improvements
in the area. He was also of the opinion th~t Lots 14 through 17 should be
made into separate trust lots.
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Lewis R. Peters, 530 W. Camino Real, ~T~gf~f lB~ 17, favored the individual
trust lots as he would like to pay for the improvements on the portion
on the rear of his property and build a new house which would then face the
new street. Discussion held on the possibility of the owners of the four
parcels (14 through 17) cooperating in an exchange of land to the point
where 75' wide lots could be accomplished.
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0'. CONDITIONAL
\ USE PERMIT
(Church)
CONDITIONAL
D \ USE PERMIT
\ . (Service
Station)
CONTINUED
PLACARDS
APPROVED
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Councilman Hage MOVED to permit
trust lots. Motion seconded by
roll call vote as follows:
Lots 14 through 17 to become individual
Councilman Butterworth and carried on
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Arth
Councilmen Considine, Helms
None
Councilman Hage further MOVED that Lots 5 and 6 be permitted to develop
as two individual lots. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilman Helms MOVED to require Lots 5 and 6 to be developed as one
lot. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Arth
Councilman Hage
None
Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that the tentative map of Tract No.
29895 (western extension of Winnie Way to Lovell Avenue) be APPROVED
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Department
of Public Works and the Water Department - with one change - Lots 14
through 17 to be made into individual trust lots. Lot 18 was already
recommended for a trust lot. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
The action of the Planning Commission in the granting of a conditional
use permit for the use of property at 601 E. Live Oak Avenue for church
purposes, subject to specified conditions in Resolution No. 696, was
RATIFIED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unanimously.
The Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 697, granted a conditional
USe permit to Ray G. Boardman for the remodeling of a service station
at 101 E. Duarte Road. The applicant, owner of the property, leased
to the Texaco Company, stated in part that he was unable to attend the
Planning Commission meetings due to hospitalization and that his
application was strictly for the beautification and modernization - no
structural changes whatever.
He explored the conditions imposed by the Commission and he asked
Council to reconsider No. 2 requiring all drainage to be intercepted
and conveyed to the gutter by a pipe under the sidewalk or into an
existing storm drain catch basin, No.3 ,concerning a IS' radius corner
cutoff and No.4 requiring underground utilities. He stated in part
that. Texaco Company would cancel his lease if he has to comply with the
15' radius cutoff from the corner of First Avenue and Duarte Road.
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Discussion ensued and the matter was CONTINUED until the regular meeting
of April 21. The City Engineer will supply Council with a visual map
indicating the 15' radius and its effect on the driveway. In response
to a request by Councilman Butterworth, Mr. Boardman will bring his
lease with the oil company. He will confer with the City Engineer
during the interim.
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously, the request of the League of Women Voters for
permission to install signs reminding persons to vote in the forthcoming
municipal election was APPROVED.
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RAILROAD
R/W
landscape
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
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WILDERNESS
PARK
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BALDWIN
STOCKER
PARK
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REFUNDS
APPROVED
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On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously the City Attorney will prepare a resolution
requesting the Public Utilities Commission to institute a study as
to the feasibility of requiring railroads throughout the State of
California to beautify railroad rights-of-way in urban areas through
proper landscaping and maintenance thereof.
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the improve-
ment of Live Oak Avenue from Third Avenue to the east city limits were
APPROVED and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be
returned April 20. Funds from presently budgeted State Gas Tax.
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, the recommendation of the Director
of Public Works concerning the extension of the recreation area at
Wilderness Park was APPROVED and he was AUTHORIZED to formally apply
for a permit from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the
utilization of its property for the intended recreational use and con-
struction of a parking lot; and that the sum of $2500 be included in
the Department of Public Works' 1970-71 budget to cover the cost of
this project. The Director of Public Works was commended for his
ingenuity in this application. (See report dated April 3, 1970, and
on file in the office of the City Clerk).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
None
The City Manager advised on the following results of the bids received
for the development of the Baldwin Stocker Park and made recommendation
for the award of the contract to the low bidder if qualified.
Victor Construction Co., lnc
John T. Goedhart
Diamond Builders
Moulder Bros.
California Landscape
Norman Phillips, Inc.
Valley Crest Landscape Co.
Mallcraft, Inc.
$ 73,923.00
77 ,990.00
81,173.00
89,622.00
92,500.00
93,000.00
94,974.00
98,133.00
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Victor Construction Company, Inc., if qualified, in the
amount of $73,923.00; 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; that
$85,000.00 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Improvement Account
No. 285 to Capital Improvement Account No. 645 to cover the cost of the
contract, the architect's fee, blueprint charges and contingencies.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote, the following unused portions of business
license fees were APPROVED for refund:
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E. F. MacDonald Shopping Bag Food Stores
610 Las Tunas Drive
E. F. MacDonald Shopping Bag Food Stores
1407 S. Baldwin Avenue
Edwards' Theatre, Inc
135 Colorado Place - Cinema land Theatre
$ 53.13
$ 93.75
$ 62.50
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
Councilmen
None
None
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FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD
JURISDICTION
~~W~A
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APPROVED
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,j Recreation
Director
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Council received information that the California Highway Commission
had adopted a 1esolution of relinquishment to the City of Foothill
Boulevard between Santa Anita Avenue and Fifth Avenue. The relin-
quishment will become effective upon recordation of the resolution
and the City will be so notified.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously, the West Arcadia Business and Professional
Association was granted permission to hold the following events:
Sidewalk Sale
Junior Achievement Trade Fair
Mid-Valley Art Festival
April 11
April 18
May 7, 8, 9
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City to be named as additional insured and plans are subject to the
approval of the Director of Public Works.
The City Manager advised of the official appointment of Charles
Greenstreet as Recreation Director and recommended a salary increase.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the salary be established
at $1200 per month.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. ~ '-//,;20 of Resolution No. 5026, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RELATING TO GENERAL PLAN ASSISTANCE."
ADOPTED
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FINANCIAL
SUMMARY
APPOINTMENT
(USE OF
VACANT
BUILDINGS
n
E SKATING
FACILITY
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
andmrried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5026 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
On request of Councilman Considine, the City Manager explained the
Finance Director's summary sheet concerning Santa Anita Race Track
revenue.
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously, the Water Manager, John Grivich, was appointed
the new representative to the Upper San Gabriel Valley Association
Board of Directors.
Staff will investigate the possibility of renting the vacant building I
at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and First Avenue as a teen-center
and/or community center. Other locations also explored. '
Staff will also investigate the
for parking cars and the like.
should be removed.
current use of the said vacant property
It was noted that weeds and debris
Staff will also check into the proposed ice skating rink on First Avenue
just south of Huntington Drive, as that facility would be extremely
welcome and should be encouraged to locate here.
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FIRE &
POLICE
PENSION
PLAN
STUDY
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ADJOURNMENT
10:30 P.M.
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The City Manager advised that staff has been negotiating with a committee
from the Fire and Police Employees Group on the revision of the Pension
Plan; that the latest figures indicate it would cost about $100 to
secure an actuarial study which would bring the cost figures up to date
and recommended the preparation of such a study. Whereupon it was MOVED
by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on
roll call vote as follows, that $100 be appropriated from Council
Contingency Fund for such purpose.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
None
There being no further business it was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously, that
the meeting adjourn sine die.
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