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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 1970.
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in an
adjourned regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia
City Hall on May 19, 1970, at 7:30 P.M.
City Clerk Christine Van Maanen
Mayor Edward L. Butterworth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously, the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1970, were
APPROVED. Councilman Considine ABSTAINED from voting as he was absent
from a portion of the meeting.
Continued consideration on the action of the Planning Commission as
set forth in its Resolution No. 697 granting a conditional use permit
for the remodeling of a service station at 101 E. Duarte Road. The
matter had been continued several times from the regular meeting of
April 7 to permit an opportunity for the applicant, Ray G. Boardman,
to confer with the Director of Public Works and his lessee, the
Texaco Company, concerning requirements for drainage, a 15' radius
corner cut-off and undergrounding of utilities.
The Planning Director exhibited the layout of the property and improve-
ments indicating the proposed property line with the corner cut-off.
The applicant informed Council that he could and would comply with all
conditions except the undergrounding and asked for the deletion of that
particular requirement as it would impose hardship at this time.
Discussion ensued during which the Director of Public Works felt the
requirement should be complied with inasmuch as it was made a condition
of approval for a similar conditional use permit at a service station
at Las Tunas and Baldwin Avenues; Councilman Helms felt that there is
a difference between the two stations. Pole locations were explored.
The City Attorney submitted that there is a possibility the latter
service station owner may petition Council for release of the subject
requirement also based on hardship. Following further deliberations
it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the action of the Planning
Commission, in its granting a conditional use permit subject to
conditions, be RATIFIED except that Condition 4 under Section 3 of
Resolution No. 697 be deleted; that at such time as undergrounding
takes place within the community or in that particular section of the
community that undergrounding be installed at the subject location.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation.
None
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The Planning Commission had granted a conditional use permit for the
construction of a new service station at 704 W, Huntington Drive,
subject to conditions as set forth in its Resolution No. 700. The
(Huntington Planning Director noted the proposal on projecturals which indicated
Drive, 704 W)existing improvements on a portimof the property. Some discussion
held on the requirement that a lot split application be filed which
would divide the southerly 86.75' of the parcel; that this be done
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
TRACT NO.
25174
APPROVED
(Street name
referred to
Planning
Commiss ion)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the action of the
Planning Commission in the granting of a conditional use permit 1
for the reconstruction of the service station (Shell Company) be
RATIFIED. All in accordance with conditions set forth in Resolution
No. 700.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen Considine, Hage, Butterworth.
None
None
Councilman Helms did not participate or vote in the proceedings
due to his long-standing association with the operator of the
station.Councilman Arth abstained due to his business affiliation.
It was noted in a communication from the Planning Department that this
matter was being brought before Council without having prior approval
of the Planning Commission for expeditious reasons. That the final
map is in substantial compliance with the approved tentative tract map
and was recommended for approval. However, the street name had not
been agreed upon. Section 9113.2.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
provides that names of proposed streets shall be approved by the Planning
Commission only after report and recommendation of the City Engineer.
Councilman Considine asked why the departure from normal procedure,
that in his opinion the matter should go to the Planning Commission for
its recommendation prior to submission to Council. The City Attorney
explained that there was an administrative delay and it was his
judgment that the matter could be handled in this way, subject to
concurrence of the commission and the Director of Public Works in the
name of the street.
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage, that
the final map be APPROVED subject to further approval of the name of
the street and with full compliance with all administrative details
of the Arcadia Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act. The matter
of the street name to be referred to the Planning Commission at its
next regular meeting.
Prior to recording the vote on the motion Arthur Bauman, subdivider,
stated in 'part that according to the code the City Engineer may
recommend a street name, not to specifically name it - that the
subdivider has a right to appeal to the commission and referred to a
communication he had written to the commission dated March 2 asking
that the street not be named Claridge as recommended by the City
Engineer and citing reasons therefor. That the commission had agreed
that the street not be so named. He asked that the matter not be
further delayed and that Council approve the street name. He expressed
opposition to the manner in which the matter had been handled by the
City Engineer.
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Mayor Butterworth replied in part that the matter must be judged on
merit and that the City Engineer has the complete confidence of the
Council and the City Manager; that the law must be applied to all
persons alike and referred to the code section requiring the commission
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to approve the name of a street after report and recommendation of
the City Engineer; that Council regrets the delay and is endeavoring
to expedite the proceedings by its action as set forth in the motion
as stated. Roll call vote was then recorded as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Councilman Considine stated for the record that he voted lIaye" because
of the delays which have already occurred; that in his opinion as
long as the proper procedure is to have final subdivision maps approved
by the commission before being presented to council, he felt strongly
that such legislation should not be aborted for any reason.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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AGENDA ITEMS
FIREWORKS
APPROVED
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CULTURAL
HERITAGE
PLAN
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Arthur Bauman spoke once again to his opposition of the manner in which
the City Engineer handled his tract map and asked the proper procedure
to follow in setting forth his reasons why he believes the City Engineer
should be asked for his resignation. Mayor Butterworth advised him to
submit a letter to Council.
Mrs. William Gleason, 901 Monte Verde Road, referred to a brochure
which Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., mailed to residents concerning
a Fashion Park it proposes to construct on a portion of race track
property. She evinced an interest in knowing whom to invite to
meetings who could present an opposite side of the picture. She
was informed that the entire matter will require public hearings
before the Planning Commission and the City Council at which time
questions and answers will be forthcoming.
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously, the American Legion Arcadia Post No. 247 was granted per-
mission to hold its annual public fireworks display on July 4 and to
sell fireworks on July 2, 3, and 4, Public liability and property
damage insurance certificates on the display and on each stand for
sale of merchandise to be filed with the City Clerk. Any fee connected
therewith was WAIVED.
The City of Pasadena invited the city to join in an area cultural plan
which would encompass many important heritage landmarks and cooperation
among neighboring communities could result in an impressive list of
famous landmarks from which all participating cities could benefit.
Council expressed enthusiasm for the program and the City Manager will
convey the thinking of Council to the Chairman of the Pasadena City
Board of Directors and will keep council informed on progress.
The City Manager and Director of Public Works recommended approval of
plans and specifications for installation of Sidewalks (Phase V). It
was noted that in the Fall of 1969 Council had approved calling bids
for ~lase IV, but bids received were too high and Council elected to
n reject all bids and readvertise in the Spring of 1970 together with
/!-1)l Phase V which has been scheduled for 1970, Maps indicating the
location of sidewalks for Phase IV and Phase V were reviewed. Total
cost estimate for both phases is approximately $150,000 and funds in
this amount were approved in the fiscal year 1968-69 and fiscal year
1969-70 Capital Improvement Program. Included in Phase IV is the
SIDEWALK
PROGRAM
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SANTA
CLARA
BRIDGE
Job 331
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
DUAL FUEL
SYSTEM
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proposed construction of sidewalks on Highland Oaks Drive from Foothill
Boulevard to Sycamore Avenue. The property owners on Highland Oaks
Drive asked that the sidewalks not be constructed, or if considered
necessary by the Council, that they be located next to the curb instead
of at the property line. Plan showing the existing topography and the
sidewalk at curb line and property lines was reviewed.
It was agreed that sidewalks are urgently needed for pedestrian safety
and recreational purposes in multiple R or commercially zoned areas.
All previous sidewalk programs have been limited to R-l zoned areas
with the exception of Second Avenue.
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms I
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the plans and specification
for Phase V be approved; that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to advertise for bids for both Phase IV and Phase V as presente
by staff. (See motion below for sidewalk location on Highland Oaks Avenue).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Councilman Arth then MOVED to modify the location of the sidewalk on
Highland Oaks Drive so it will be constructed at the curb line and not
at the property line as reflected on the plan. Councilman Hage seconded
the motion which was carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained that Council approved an agreement with Neil
Richards & Associates for engineering services for the Santa Clara bridge
Job No. 331 on December 19, 1967. The agreement set forth terms of payment.
He explored the unusual delays in the project. (Report dated May 15, 1970),
Due to the delays, the consultant had requested payment in the amount of
the 5% due on award of contract for the construction of the bridge and
equestrian tunnel, however, it will not be possible to advertise for bids
until during the month of June.
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the recommendation of the
City Manager as to payment be accepted and that Council authorize
payment of 70% of the submitted statement and that the balance be paid
in conformance with the approved agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Manager reported on the following bids received for the
installation of a natural gas refueling system at the City Yard and
recommended the award of contract to the low bidder:
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Benz Engineering, luc
General Air Equipment
Western Air & Hydraulics
Compressor Systems, Inc.
Pneumetrics, lue
Pneumetrics, Inc. (Alternate)
$ 8,995
12,972
14,000
15,650
16,472
13,259
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract for the dual
fuel system be awarded the low bidder, Benz Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of $8,995; that the project be financed from Council
Contingency Account; that all other bids be rejected; that any
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informalities 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.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
It was noted that the awardee must order the pressure vessel from
the east, delivery of which cannot be made in less ,than eight weeks.
The specifications called for all work to be completed in six weeks
time, but since the bid is so favorable it was the recommendation of
the City Manager and Director of Public Works that the time limitation
be changed to ten weeks.
Council received and ordered filed the report dated May 12 on the status
of the city's request of the County Flood Control District that it delete
Drain No. 7 from its proposed 1970 Bond Issue and that funds be made avail-
able for landscaping projects within the city.
FIRE Council received a memorandum submitted to the Board of Supervisors from
HAZARD, J the County Chief Administrative Officer concerning assistance in reducing
;. 11.0-{Yv!.r:J flood control hazards from the Little Santa Anit~ Canyon fire. ~pprecia-
" /?' r tion was expressed and a letter to that effect wlll go to SuperVlsor
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TOPICS
PROGRAM
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TOUR OF
CITY OWNED
PROPERTIES
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Council received a report dated May 5, 1970, from the State Department
of Public Works concerning available funds under the Federal'Topics
Program. The City Manager advised that a recommendation for the use of
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~~~~the funds will be forthcoming.
June 6 was scheduled for the review of city properties by members of
Council and the various boards and commissions. A sum of $70 was
AUTHORIZED from Council Contingency Account to underwrite transportation
costs on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of future communications from citizens will go to Council and
to the various boards/commissions where pertinent EXCEPT on most routine
matters.
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APPOINTMENT Mayor Butterworth, with the concurrence of council members, appointed
Councilman Hage to represent the city on the Independent Cities of Los
r' Angeles County Association.
BUDGET
HEAR ING
DATE
SCHEDULED
June 16
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On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously, June 16, 1970, at 7:30 P.M., was scheduled for
the public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 1970-71. It
will be so noticed.
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ORDINANCE
NO. ~411
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. ~4~2
INTRODUCED
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, exp~ained the content
and read the t it Ie of Ordinance No. ~411, ent it ~ed: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ,SECTION 9275.2.9 OF .
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPEALS."
It was MOVED by Counci~man Hage, seconded by Counci~man Considine and
carried on rol~ ca~l vote as fo~~ows, that the reading ,of the full body
of Ordinance No. 14l~ be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the tit le of Ordinance No. l4~2, entit ~ed: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING SECTION 2111 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 2110 OF SAID CODE RELATING
TO MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. ~4~2 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. MBfJ '-/J~ of Resolution No. 5030, entit led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING PROPOSITION # 7, RELATING TO STATE
ADOP'rED BONDS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on rol~ call vote as follows, that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No. 5030 be WAIVED and that the same be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. SW54'-j/3'1of Resolution No. 5034, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND
DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
ADOP'rED
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5034 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. ~ r{/~j of Resolution No. 5035, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND
DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
ADO P'rED'
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 5035 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. ~/f3t of Resolution No. 5036, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
~ OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING THE STUDENT PARTICIPANTS AND
ADOPTED PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORS OF THE ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND,.THE
CONCERT BANDS AND ORCHESTRA."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5036 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5037, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CITY
SELECTION COMMITTEE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No, 5037 be WAIVED and that the same be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. 5tr.m '-/f3iJ of Resolution No. 5038, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF DECLARATION OF COVENANT IN
ADOPTED CONNECTION WITH FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP If 25174."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5038 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Councilman Considine explored legislative matters which were discussed
in a recent League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting. Digest
will be forthcoming.
Letter of appreciation will go to the Union Oil Company for its action in
lowering one of its trademark signs which is in county territory but
readily seen from the city.
OPPOSE It was the consensus of Council that letters of opposition go to
LEGISLATION' members of the committees on Bill Nos. 941, 1293 and 1294.
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PROPOSED
FASHION
PARK
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Mayor Butterworth referred to enormous pressures under which Council
and the Planning Commission will be placed during the period of
consideration of the proposed Santa Anita Fashion Park; that it would
seem highly important that both bodies be as factual about the matter
as possible and suggested retaining Simon Eisner and Associates; Mr.
Eisner, (General Plan Consultant) to make studies and to advise from
the standpoint of an expert. It was agreed that it is indeed an
integral part of the General Plan which is to be a road map to the
future of the city. Staff will contact Mr. Eisner.
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TO CITY
ADVERTISING
VIOLATION
PLANNING
COMMISSION
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EXECUTIVE
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On suggestion of Mayor Butterworth a study will be made on improving
the appearance of the entrance to the city on West Huntington Drive.
Some discussion held on prosecuting violators of advertising matter
by a throw-away method. City Attorney will pursue.
The City Attorney will prepare a resolution changing the time ,the
Planning Commission convenes its regular meetings from 8 p. M. to
7:45 P.M.
At 9:30 P.M., Council, with the City Manager, entered an executive
session.
At 10:30 P.M., Council reconvened and adjourned immediately there-
after, on motion by Councilman Helms, seconded by Hage and carried
unanimously.
Council will meet for a budget study session on May 26, 1970, at
7 P.M., in the Conference Room.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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