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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 17, 1967
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on
January 17, 1967 at 8 p.m.
Mr. Robert K. Oliver, Arcadia Church of Christ
Mayor George L. Forman
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman
Councilman Considine
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1967 were APPROVED
as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Arth and carried unanimously.
Application of Eugene Greaney, dba Fairchild Company, for a business
permit to allow the installation and operation of two additional
amusement games at the miniature golf course, 135 E. Live Oak Avenue.
It was noted that the Company currently is operating eight skill
games at said location and has had business permits since 1956 during
which time its conduct has been with integrity and compliance with
requirements of the City.
Mayor Forman 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. Whereupon it
was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously that the appropriate business permit be issued
the applicant for the installation and operation of two additional
skill games at 135 E. Live Oak Avenue.
It was noted by the Assistant Planning Director that pursuant to
Council request of December 6, 1966, the Planning Commission had
reviewed the proposed changes in the Arcadia Municipal Code (contained
in its Resolution No. 598); that it was now returning said resolution
outlining the proposed text changes with the exception of sections
pertaining to conditional uses and parking required for zones and
uses; that these are still under study by the Commission.
It was the conSensus of the City Council that the Commission had
spent Some two years on the matter, and in order not to impede
progress of the implementation of the requirements thus far considered
it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that Planning Commission Resolution No. 598 be
APPROVED deleting therefrom Section 15', Division 5, pertaining to
Conditional Uses and Parking Requirements in Commercial Zones
(Sections 9261.3.1, 9268.3.1).
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COMMUNICATION
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NO. 1334
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage
and carried unanimously that the communication and resolution from
the City of Los Angeles offeri~g the services of the Los Angeles City
Social Service Department on a contractural basis be acknowledged
and FILED.
The City Manager reported that the State Department of Finance has
certified a new population estimate for Arcadia of 47,650 as of
December 1, 1966, reflecting a gain of 505 over the previous estimate
of December 1, 1963, plus minor subsequent annexations. The City
Manager was commended on this effort at a cost to the City of $270.
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The City Council concurred in the recommendation of the City Manager,
the Police Chief and the Director of Public Works that the speed
limit on Orange Grove Avenue between Santa Anita and Michillinda
Avenues be established at 30 miles per hour.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1334, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
TRE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO DIVISION 1 OF PART 2 OF
CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW SECTION
3221.7".
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1334 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman
None
Councilman Considine
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1334 be
introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Forman
None
Councilman Considine
The Director of Public Works was authorized to proceed with the
replacement of wooden pole mounted street lights with ornamental
steel street light standards (Santa Anita Avenue, Foothill Boulevard
to Colorado Boulevard) on MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. It was further
MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that $1,200 be appropriated from
Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund and
transferred to Capital Projects Account No. 251, Street Lighting -
Santa Anita Avenue, Foothill Boulevard to Colorado Boulevard, for
said purpose.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the modifi-
cation of water distribution lines be APPROVED and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for said
project to be returned February 6, 1967 at 11:00 a.m.
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COMPLETION
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3923
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager and
the Fire Chief as contained in the report of January 11, 1967 be
APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance which
would incorporate the revision concerning reducing fire hazards in
connection with service stations (said Ordinance will be considered
by Council on February 7, 1967).
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On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously, the proposed ordinance concerning non-exclusive
franchises for closed antenna television was TABLED until the regular
meeting of February 7, 1967, thereby providing sufficient time for
study and review of the proposed ordinance. During the interim
copies of same will be distributed to the utility companies.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the work as completed by
Osborn Constructors, contractors for the improvement of Duarte Road
from Baldwin Avenue to the west city limits, be ACCEPTED and that
final payment be made in accordance with the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman
None
Councilman Considine
The City Manager submitted a recommendation for a new procedure in
the conduct of the weed abatement program, the intent of which would
be to update and simplify the administrative load and increase
efficiency at the same time. The report was informative and if
acceptable to the City Council the change will be made in July 1967
thereafter placing the program on a fiscal year basis.
However, in order to proceed with the present program the City
Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3923, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE
UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A
NUISANCE."
MOTION 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. 3923 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :'
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman
None
Councilman Considine
Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3923 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman
None
Councilman Considine
Hearing scheduled therein for February 7, 1967.
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BOWLING
ALLEY
PERMITS
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Pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6313.1 applications for
business permit renewals were filed by the Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan
Place, and Bowling Square, Inc., 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue. It was
noted that the City is currently engaged in litigation with the two
establishments with relation to the serving of alcoholic beverages on
the concourse.
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that the applications for renewal of business
permits as outlined above be APPROVED upon the condition that no
alcoholic beverages, other than beer, be permitted to be sold, served,
consumed or possessed on the concourse, in the spectator section, or
in the area used for bowling itself.
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Upon the suggestion of the City Manager the City Council will meet in
executive session at the close of this meeting to discuss the above
litigation progress.
The City Manager, Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of
Building and Safety, submitted proposed amendments to the Arcadia
Municipal Code eliminating the distance requirements from an owner's
dwelling for the keeping of domestic animals, reducing time for the
installation of fencing around swimming pools and broadening bond
requirements for swimming pool fencing. It was noted that the
changes would strengthen the position of the City in its requirements
and hold the costs to the City to a minimum also.
It was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Arth that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Prior to the vote discussion was held on the effect on the cost to
the homeowner if the requirement on fencing were adopted. The
Director of Public Works explained the procedure. The motion was
then unanimously carried.
The City Council considered the legislative proposals submitted by
the Los Angeles County District Attorney including improvement in the
areas of pre-emption, pornography, search and seizure limitations,
kidnaping penalties and penalties for practicing medicine without a
license.
The City Council was in accord with the MOTION by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that
the City Manager reply to the District Attorney indicating that the
City Council wholeheartedly subscribes to the principle of the
proposal in the matter of home rule and pre-emption by whatever means
will best accomplish this principle; that it is greatly concerned in I
the growing crime rate and that it is the consensus that perhaps more
attention should be paid to the matter of protecting the law abiding
as well as the law violators; that the City Council has not had an
opportunity to study the other proposals in depth.
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Rage and
carried unanimously that the leave of absence granted Bette Milton,
employed in the Fire Department, be extended for an additional 30
days beginning January 25, 1967. It was noted that the period of
time previously approved has not been sufficient for full recovery
from surgery.
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Tracy Gardner, General Manager of the California Pools, San Gabriel,
spoke to the matter of the fencing requirement. He stated in part
that if a fence were installed at the time of guniting a pool it
w~uld eliminate acces~ to the pool area by a skip loader and the work
would have to' be done'by hand grading which would 'increase the cost
to the homeowner. He referred specifically to the installation of
an ornamental fence which cannot be installed until the deck is in as
it must be attached to the decking in most instances. He continued
that in his opinion the hazard is no greater than the construction
of a home where excavations or falling material is evident. He
submitted a copy of the regulation used by the City of South Pasadena
and asked for reconsideration of the time element in the fencing
installation.
Councilman Butterworth observed in'part that the City of Arcadia was
one of the first to adopt such an ordinance and was satisfied that
the regulation materially protects children of the area.
Councilman Arth expressed concern that perhaps the regulation would
be too stringent as far as an ornamental fence installation were
concerned; that it might discourage better designed pools.
Wayne Steimle, 2035 Vista Avenue, addressed Council stating in part
that the requirement can prove very costly to the pool builder and
the homeowner. He asked that the requirement remain as it is, namely
that the fence be installed prior to filling the pool with water.
It was noted that the Modification Committee handles zoning matters
of a minor nature in a very expeditious manner and at the time the
ordinance is drawn up by the City Attorney he will pursue the
possibility of a temporary substitute where particular hardship
exists.
The City Manager reminded Council of the forthcoming dedication of
the forthcoming dedication of the Corporation Yard - Saturday,
January 14, 1967 at 10 a.m.
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be
and he is hereby authorized to employ an additional appraiser, at
such time as he deems advisable at a figure no more than the pre-
vailing rate for appraisers, for use in the case of Arcadia VB
Perrin, et aI, involving the acquisition of the southeast corner of
Baldwin and Naomi Avenues. , '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth; Hage, Forman
None
Councilman Considine
The City Clerk advised that there were approximately 300 reservations
for the forthcoming League of California Cities meeting to be held in
Arcadia on January 19 and mentioned the expected presence of several
legislators.
Councilman Butterworth suggested that the City Manager pursue an
improved attire for the firemen who direct traffic during the race
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season. White hat and gloves were explored as a means of better
visibility.
Councilman Butterworth proposed the incorporation of the Sister City
Commission and explained that by forming a non-profit organization
the Commission and Arcadians in general could participate in charter
flights to Tripolis, Greece at reduced rates. The City Council did
not object to such incorporation and Mr. Butterworth will convey this
to the Commission.
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Mayor Forman advised that the City has been presented with a check
for $300 from the Jr. Women's Club for the purchase of a cordless
public address system (said equipment to cost $375 - the remainder
would come from a previous donation). Whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously
that the City Council accept the gift of $300 for the purpose
stipulated.
Mayor Forman MOVED that Raymond D. Godfrey, 239 W. Lemon Avenue be
appointed to the City Planning Commission for a term to expire on
June 30, 1969 (unexpired term of Carl Hanson, resigned). The motion
was seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. This
appointment was the combined responsibility of Councilman Considine
and Mayor Forman.
At 9:07 p.m. Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting to an Executive
Session in the Conference Room to discuss litigation involving the
two bowling alleys (Arcadia Bowl and Bowling Square, Inc.)
At 10 :15 p. m. Councilman Butterworth, acting as City Cl'erk, adjourned
the meeting sine die.
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