HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 16,1967
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 1967
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall
1967 at 8 p.m.
in regular
on May 16,
INVOCATION
Father Laurence Coen, Church of the Holy Angels
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Robert J. Considine
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(5-2-67)
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Forman
and carried unanimously the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2,
1967 were APPROVED as submitted in writing.
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The Planning Commission recommended the granting of a conditional use
permit upon specified conditions for the removal of existing
facilities and construction of a new service station on property
~ located at 4 E. Foothill Boulevard and recommended the waiver of
certain municipal code requirements which in the opinion of the
Commission were inappropriate or inapplicable in the proper develop-
ment of the site.
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Texaco)
It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be sustained and that a conditional use permit be granted the Texaco
Corporation for the removal of the existing facilities and the
construction of a' new service station at 4 E. Foothill Boulevard
subject to compliance with all applicable regulations of the Arcadia
Municipal Code and upon additional conditions as set forth in said
resolution, except such portions of Title 4, Division 5, Part 7,
Chapter 2, Article IX thereof which are hereby waived by the City
Council.
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VARIANCE On May 17, 1966 the City Council granted a variance to permit the
(HOUSEHOLD operation of a small animal clinic in the Highlander Shopping Center
PET CLINIC) located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Second
~n ~ Avenue. One of the conditions of approval was that the variance be
a~-~ ~'~granted for a one year period and that prior to the expiration of the
first one year period the Planning Commission was to review the
operation of the facility and report its findings and recommendations
to the City Council. Complying therewith the Commission reported
that the clinic is being operated within the requirements of the
initial approval set forth in Resolution No. 3876, however, it was
recommended that condition No.3 therein be deleted, removing the
year-by-year limitation.
It was MOVED by qouncilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
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PLANNING
FEES
(Increase)
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BUSINESS
LICENSE
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and carried unanimously that the following minute resolution be
ADOPTED:
"RESOLVED: that the City Council will continue to maintain juris-
diction over the household pet clinic at the aforementioned address
by limiting extensions of the variance on a year-to-year basis, but
that the Council may grant such extensions without the necessity of
the applicant making applications therefor."
The Planning Director explained proposed increases in costs and fees
concerning the filing of applications for zone change and variance,
modification, conditional use permit, subdivision and lot splits and
stated in part that the current revenue anticipated for 1967-68 is
$6,240 whereas with the proposed increases the anticipated revenue
would be $9,020. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed
fee schedule (see report dated April 26, 1967) and determined that it
is reasonable and recommended the adoption thereof.
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It was ~OVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed fees as
outlined by the Planning Director and concurred in by the Commission
be APPROVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Pursuant to the City Council's instructions, the City Manager reported
on suggestions made at the May 2 meeting and brought up to date all
information on hand on the subject of business license fees and the
possibility of an increase thereof. He also advised that he had
secured a copy of the rough draft of the League of California Cities'
report. (Reports on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was
noted that the principal problem faced by City government is that it
has been 19 years since the schedule has been revised.
Communication from Don Ehr, Assistant Manager of Hinshaw's, was made
part of the record, Frank J. Regan, Vice President of the Taxpayers
Association of Arcadia, read a communication concerning the subject,
and James A. Harvey, President of the ~ocal Chamber of Commerce,
read a communication requesting deferment until the Chamber has had
an opportunity to make a thorough study of the budget proposals for
1967-68 and any increased tax.
M. H. Peterson, representing the Building Contractors Association,
referred to a communication directed to the City concerning a proposed
model city ordinance relating to the subject which he would submit for
consideration. This pertains to the proposed revision of business
license fees which would affect building contractors applying for
construction permits.
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In response to the interested persons, Mayor Considine stated he
would schedule meetings with the representatives of the various
organizations, citizens and groups in an effort to determine a
realistic approach in the matter.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unanimously that the matter be CONTINUED.
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ANNEXATION
NO. 40
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At the May 2 City Council meeting the City Manager was instructed to
prepare an additional economic report related to the revised
boundaries in connection with this proposed annexation. He advised
that said study revealed the economics still ~ppear favorable although
marginal, and recommended conditions to be included in the City's
position. (See report on file.)
Discussion ensued with Mayor Considine expressing a preference for a
boundary comprising of Foothill on the west side of Quigley to the
north side of Colorado, extending west on the north boundary of
Colorado to the west boundary of Rosemead extending south on the west
boundary of Rosemead to Huntington at which point the existing line of
the proposed annexation would be picked up. He stated in part that
this would give the City the right to control traffic and maintain
the streets to its standards; that this plan would yield commercial
properties on the west side of Rosemead to the City of Pasadena, which he
personally felt should be annexed to Arcadia which would provide for
uniform standards on both sides of Rosemead, but that it appeared to
be judicious at this point to yield. Other areas of the Local Agency
Formation Commission's position were explored and Mayor Considine
asked for opinions of the councilmen, adding that he would be
reluctant to go ahead with the annexation if it would mean additional
taxes to the local residents.
Councilman Forman referred to the compromise which he and Councilman
Hage had previously worked out with the officials of Pasadena and
which was submitted to the City Council; he stated in part that the
boundaries therein were basically the same except that Mr. Considine
has suggested the curb line on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard
whereas the compromise outlined the center of the street as the
boundary. He reiterated his statement made previously that the'
~ compromise be accepted. When reference was made to the area south
of Huntington Drive he stated in part that Pasadena has no opinion
one way or the other except for an interest in the commercial
development at the northwest corner of Huntington and Rosemead.
Councilman Butterworth commented that he was against the proposal
which was made previously by the Committee (Forman and Hage) and that
he was not particularly enthusiastic about it at this point, but with
the representation of the City Manager concerning the economics and
with the assurance that the citizens of Arcadia would not face an
increase in taxes as a result of the proposed annexation he was
inclined to go along with said proposal; that with the business area
on the west side of Rosemead south of Huntington the City would be
acquiring some advantageous revenue producing property; that he is
satisfied Pasadena would commercialize Michillinda on the west side
if that portion would go to that city and this would have a serious
effect on the adjacent Arcad i a 'area., He continued that it is
extremely important that the Anoakia area become part of Arcadia and
with these matters worked out as proposed he would go along with the
committee.
Councilman Arth referred to his comments made previously and that he
still feels that this probably would not be economically sound; that
without questioning the study which has been submitted he felt any
study made today would not clearly reflect' conditions which might
prevail - such as in the water and sewer systems, streets without
curbs and the like. He further stated in part that an effort should
be made to continue the boundary on Rosemead north to Foothill.
It was noted that with the advent of the freeway and cloverleafs
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STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
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FIRE PROTECTION
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
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PROGRESS
REPORT
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LEAVE OF
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
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possibly only 15 parcels of commercial property would remain along
Colorado north between Quigley and Rosemead and Mayor Considine felt
it might be well to yield on these parcels if it would result in the
support of the Local Agency Formation Commission.
It was Councilman Hage's observation that although he would prefer
to have the commercial districts on the west side of Rosemead as
originally delineated he agreed with Councilman Butterworth in that
the compromise seems feasible at this time.
Following discussion on maintenance of the landscaped area in the I
center line of Rosemead Boulevard, it was MOVED by Councilman Forman,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the Committee's report on the compromise arrived at with the
City of Pasadena be ACCEPTED as the City's approach to this annex-
ation proposal.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Forman, Rage, Considine
Councilman Arth
None
Mayor Considine introduced and welcomed the visiting students who
participated during the day in the Student Government Day activities.
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the
City Manager concerning a reduction in a particular category of water
meter charges be APPROVED (see report dated May 10, 1967).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously the first progress report of the Land Economic
Development Committee was accepted and placed on FILE. Mayor
Considine commented that he is looking forward to production
recommendations from this committee and is most anxious to see it
successful.
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously the request for permission to install one banner
publicizing the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona (September 15 to
October 1) was APPROVED. All installation will be under the
direction of the Director of Public Works.
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On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously, Bette Milton will be granted an additional 60 days leave
of absence without pay. Such action shall not constitute an inter-
ruption of service. It was noted that Miss Milton must have more
surgery.
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications for
the modification of traffic signals at Duarte Road and Holly Avenue,
and Live Oak Avenue and Second Avenue, be APPROVED, and that the
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Duarte Road
improvement)
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EXTENDED
RACING DAYS
(continued)
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PARKING
(overnight)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1346
Adopt ed
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City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to
be returned June 5, 1967 at 11 a.m. It was noted that the plans and
specifications have been approved by the State Division of Highways
and the project is to be financed with 186.1 State Gas Tax Funds,
approved in the current year's budget:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
~ouncilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Ha~e, Considine
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications
for the improvement of Duarte Road from the Arcadia Wash to Holly
Avenue be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to advertise for bids to be returned June 5, 1967 at
11 a.m. It was noted that the plans and specifications have been
approved by the State Division of Highways and the acquisition of
property involved is proceeding. The project is to be financed with
186.1 State Gas Tax funds, approved in the current year's budget:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Fred Ryan, Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Turf
Club, referred to a proposed resolution (No. 3941) concerning extended
racing days. Councilman Butterworth stated he would suggest con-
tinuing the matter to June 6. During the interim a copy of said
resolution will be forwarded to Mr. Ryan by Councilman Butterworth.
Herbert Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, was advised that the matter
in which he has evinced interest (costs of overnight parking in
residential districts) will be placed on a future agenda, time to be
determined by the City Manager.
The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the t"itle of Ordinance No. 1346, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9266.2.5 THEREOF; BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 9261.2.7, 9262.3.1, 9263.3.1, 9265.3.1 AND 9268.6.11
THEREOF; BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 9220.25.1 AND 9220.25.2; AND
BY ADDING A NEW TITLE 4 ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATIONS" TO DIVISION 6
OF PART 6 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX THEREOF."
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1346 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1346 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
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The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1347, entitled: , "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9114.17 THEREOF AND ADDING
A NEW SECTION 9114.18 THERETO CONCERNING PLAN CHECK FEES."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1347
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1347 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Rage, Considine
None
None
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Councilman Hage further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1347 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1348, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO DIVISION 2 OF PART 2 OF CHAPTER 5
OF ARTICLE VIII THEREOF A NEW SECTION 8522.6 CONCERNING RELOCATION OF
PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1348
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1348 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Councilman Arth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1348 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1349, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 7306 THEREOF, AMENDING
SECTIONS 7301.1, 7301.2, 7304 AND 7305 THEREOF, AND ADDING THERETO
NEW SECTIONS 7300.1, 7301.3 AND 7301.4 CONCERNING EXCAVATION FEES."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1349
Adopted
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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. 1349 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
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Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1349 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
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The City Manager presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1350, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
DIVISION 5 OF PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CONDITIONAL USES."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1350
Introduced
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1350 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1350 be
introduced. Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterwort~, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3939, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF QUITCLAIM TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT."
RESOLUTION
NO. 3939
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3939 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Councilman Hage further MOVED that Resolution No. 3939 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3940 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SCALE OF PREVAILING
RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3922 AND ALL
OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH."
RESOLUTION
NO. 3940
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3941
Continued
DEDICATION
BOWLING SQUARE
REPORT
BUDGET HEARING
SCHEDULED
SEMINAR
ATTENDANCE
(Butterworth)
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EXPENDITURE
APPROVAL
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COMMENDATION
ADJOURNMENT
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and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3940 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3940 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
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At Councilman Butterworth's request Resolution No. 3941, concerning
extended days for thoroughbred horse racing, was CONTINUED TO JUNE 6,
1967.
The City Manager advised of the forthcoming dedication of the Los
Angeles County Arboretum Peacock Pavilion on Sunday, May 22, 1967.
Supervisor Bonelli will be the principal speaker.
The City Manager presented a brief progress report on the activities
of Bowling Square, Inc.
The 1967-68 Budget was scheduled for Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY
June 28, 1967 at 8 p.m. (Copies of same are to be in the office of
the City Clerk 10 days prior thereto.)
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the amount of $17.70 be APPROVED
for the attendance of Mr. Butterworth in.San Diego at the League of
California Cities Committee of the Future. Mr. Butterworth is a
member thereof. Said seminar will be held on May 18, 1967:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to honor a statement in
the amount of $74.28 for supplies purchased for use by the Charter
Revision Study Committee, 1) Minute Book $20.28, and 2) duplicating
supplies $54.00. Councilman Butterworth presented the bills which
were APPROVED for payment on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine
None
None
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The City Council concurred in Councilman Forman's commendation of the
Recreation Department staff and the Assistant City Manager for the
formulation of plans which made Student Government Day a success.
At 9:15 p.m. Mayor ConSidine adjourned the meeting.
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