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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1965
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INVOCATION
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall at 8, P.M.
December 21, 1965.
Mr. Joe Olmstead, Arcadia Community Church
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Conrad T. Reibold
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(12-7-65)
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7,
1965 were APPROVED.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 571 recommending the amendment of
the Municipal Code concerning uses permitted and regulations
applicable under C-M zone (commercial-manufacturing). Following an
oral report by the Planning Director as to the contents of said
resolution the hearing was declared open by Mayor Reibold. No one
desired to speak either in favor or opposed to the recommendation
;1l9Y~and the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded
'(j Uby Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
HEARING
(C-M
zone uses)
The recommended amendments deal with height, yard, parking, sign and
landscaping regulations to be applicable in Zone C-M. It was then
MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as
contained in its Resolution No. 571 be APPROVED.
HEARING
(West
Arcadia
rezoning)
Reclassification of certain property between Duarte Road and Camino
Real, west of Baldwin Avenue and Golden West Avenue from R-2 and R-3
to Zones C-2 and D, and on the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 572.
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The Planning Director summarized the contents of said resolution,
exploring the regulations recommended to be imposed concurrent with
said reclassification. Projecturals were reviewed depicting existing
zoning of the approximate 45 acres, structures and conditions
thereof.
Mayor Reibold then declared the hearing open and the following
persons addressed the City Council:
George S. Glassoff, 834 W. Duarte Road, stated in part that he stands
to lose a major part of his life's savings which have been invested
in a 25 unit apartment facility at 834 W. Duarte Road if the
recommended rezoning is approved; that the vacancy factor has
increased 25 percent since the commencement of the commercial
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development to the west of his property. He stated further that he
is interested in selling, but that buyers are looking for vacant land;
he stated his objection to the rezoning and asked for Council
consideration of his position.
John Duncan, attorney representing Elizabeth Douglas, 758 W. Naomi
Avenue, and Henry Cordelius, 747 W. Camino Real, asked for C-2 zoning
for the two subject properties which is not included in the
Commission1s recommendation. He referred to a warehouse operated on
a variance by Hinshaw's Department Store and noted the lack of
opposition to the rezoning.
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E. J. Brockman, stated in part that the trend for commercial zoning
in the area of Camino Real was, in his opinion, established when the
variance was granted for the service station now operating on the
southwest corner of Camino Real and Baldwin Avenue and asked for
commercial zoning to the west of that facility.
Herbert Piken, who sometime ago had been denied a request for
rezoning of the property west of the said service station on the
south side of Camino Real, informed the City Council that he had
altered his plans from a large neighborhood shopping center to a
small specialty shop type of enterprise and asked for commercial
zoning of that area.
R. D. Sweeney, attorney for the Elrovia Company, submitted three
letters supporting the recommendation of the Planning Commission:
Richard Shiershke, 805 W. Naomi Avenue
Arcadia Parking, Inc., 741 - 759 W. Naomi Avenue
Nicholas J. Battjes, Jr., 815-819 W. Naomi Avenue
He continued in substance that the Elrovia Company still has an
option on the property owned by the First Church of Christ Scientist,
Arcadia, and that if rezoned it will be developed to benefit the City
as a whole, and asked for a decision one way or the other.
William T. King, representing the First Church of Christ Scientist,
Los Angeles, asked for favorable consideration of the rezoning and
noted that only one person had opposed the recommendation.
Henry Hege, representing the West Arcadia Business & Professional
Association, asked that the recommendation of the Commission be
adopted.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was closed on MOTION by
Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously.
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Discussion held at length: Mayor Reibold observed that his question
would be whether or not the area to be rezoned should be extended to
Camino Real. Councilman Considine stated for the record that he is
opposed to expanding commercial zoning, particularly as long as there
is much commercial property encountering difficulty within the City
at the present time. He stated that he would resist commercial
zoning extending beyond Naomi Avenue and that in his opinion the
proper approach would be to confine the recommendation of the
Commission to that parcel between Naomi, Golden West, Duarte and
Baldwin, and as a second consideration the expanded area between
Naomi, Camino Real, Golden West and Duarte Road; that the two areas
would have to be separated for him to be able to vote in keeping with
his precepts.
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Richfield)
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HEARING
SCHEDULED
(convalescent
facilities)
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Shell)
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Councilman Balser stated in part that in his opinion the time has
come when the suggested changes would appear to be reasonable and
good zoning practice based on the development which has already taken
place in the area and that the property surrounding and adjacent to
the warehouse should also be included in commercial zoning; that he
would prefer restricting the rezoning to 198 feet east of the city
boundary line on Camino Real due to the attractive residential
development to the west and south thereof.
Councilman Forman stated in part that he would agree with Councilman
Balser and observed that sometime ago the City Council had attempted
to draw zone changes at the rear property line rather than in the
middle of a street. He was of the opinion that the R-2 property on
the south side of Naomi Avenue would henceforth be undesirable as
residential property inasmuch as it would be facing directly into
commercial property and favored cutting it off at the south line of
Naomi Avenue which would have the effect of backing up to rather than
facing commercial improvements.
Discussion continued on boundary lines with Councilman Turner
expressing concern with the possibility that anything more than the
recommendation of the Commission was being considered. He referred
to his former opposition to the rezoning of the property at Golden
West and Duarte as it was and still is his opinion that there is an
over abundance of commercially zoned property which is not completely
or properly developed; that he would not vote for any change over or
above that recommended by the Commission.
Following extensive discussion on just what property should be rezoned
at this time, it was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by
Councilman Forman and carried on a 3 to 2 vote as follows, that
property bounded by Duarte Road on the north, Baldwin Avenue on the
east, Golden West Avenue on the west and Camino Real on the south
presently zoned either R-2 or R-3 or PR-2 except that property known
as 807, 809, 811, 817 and 819 West Camino Real, be placed in Zone C-2
and D.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Forman, Reibold
Councilmen Considine, Turner
None
Councilman Considine commented that in his opinion it is a mistake.
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried unanimously a Conditional Use Permit was APPROVED to allow
the Richfield Service Station Corporation to replace its present
station at the southeast corner of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue
with a new ranch style station, upon compliance with all regulations
and additional conditions as set forth in its Resolution No. 574.
A public hearing was scheduled on Planning Commission Resolution
No. 573 - recommending standards to govern future convalescent
facilities - for TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 1966 at 8 P.M.
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously a Conditional Use Permit was APPROVED to allow
the Shell Service Station at 171 E. Live Oak Avenue to be expanded in
accordance with the submitted plot plan and upon compliance with all
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TRACT
NO. 24900
(tentative)
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FINANCIAL
REPORT 1- () , '/f,
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PROGRAM
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TRACT
NO. 16769
Accepted q
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STOP
SIGN
RESOLUTION
NO. 3845
Adopted .
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MODIFICAlION
OF SALE
REQUIREMENTS
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regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code except that Code Section
9275.4.8 was waived pertaining to sign regulations; the relatively
new rotating sign will be allowed to remain for a period of five (5)
years. (See Planning Commission Res. No. 563-A).
On MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried unanimously the tentative map of Tract No. 24900 (236-240 W.
Foothill Boulevard) was APPROVED subject to conditions as stipulated
in the Planning Commission report dated December 14, 1965.
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On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously the annual financial report (1964-65) was
received and ordered FILED.
It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried unanimously that the pedestrian traffic count taken on
December 14, 1965 by the Department of Public Works on Santa Anita
Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard be received for the record.
(Sidewalk construction in the subject area to go forward according
to plan).
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Mayor Reibold and
carried unanimously the streets in Tract No. 16769 (Wistaria Avenue)
were accepted for maintenance as the requirements and conditions
have been completed.
On MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously the installation of a stop sign for eastbound
traffic on Wistaria Avenue at El Monte Avenue was AUTHORIZED:
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3845 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
INTERSECTION OF WISTARIA AVENUE WITH EL MONTE AVENUE AS A STOP
INTERSECTION FOR EAST BOUND TRAFFIC, AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND
MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT."
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3845 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
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Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. .3845 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried on roll call vote as follows the Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to execute mutual cancellation of an agreement re sale and
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FOR BIDS
(Corporation
Yard)
CONTRACT
AWARD
(cast iron
pipe)
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PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
(Park site)
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development of real property (northwest corner of Santa Clara and
Santa Anita) executed April 30, 1964 by and between the City of
Arcadia and Alfred P. Ludwig and Ludwig Engineering Science, and to
execute and deliver quitclaim deed or other appropriate document
releasing and quitclaiming the City's right to enforce said Agreement
as contained in the deed from the City dated May 15, 1964, all of
said documents to be in form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman (as he represents one of the principals)
None
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows, authorization was given to
advertise for bids for the construction of the new corporation yard;
bids to be received at 2 P.M., January 25, 1966. It was noted that
the request for transfer of funds for said construction will be made
at the time the results of the bids are tabulated and submitted for
award of contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold.
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried on roll call vote as follows the contract for the purchase of
cast iron pipe was awarded to the low bidder, Pacific States Cast
Iron Pipe Company in the amount of $6,324.32; that all other bids be
rejected; that any irregularities or 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 approv~~
by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows the City Manager was authorized
to proceed with the acquisition of property located at 1422 S. Sixth
Avenue and owned by the Arcadia Unified School District in the amount
of $15,000. Said property to become part of the proposed park site.
The sum of $15,000 was authorized for transfer from Capital Projects
Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Improvements Account
No. 632 - Park Site Acquisition. (Legal description of subject
property: north 92~' of the south 185' of the west 220.92' of Lot 6
Tract 808.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
The following communications were acknowledged by the City Council
(supporting the sidewalk program):
1. League of Women Voter's
2. Raymond L. Williams
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USED CAR LOT
(office)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1314
Introduced
NEW OFFICE
EQUIPMENT
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TRAFFIC
CONTROL
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The request of Clare L. Hoke for permission to continue using the
existing office trailer at 154 E. Huntington Drive was APPROVED on
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously. Permission was granted for a period of ONE YEAR.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1314, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9263.2.7, 9284.1.2 AND
9284.1.7 THEREOF AND AMENDING DIVISIONS 3 AND 4 OF PART 6 OF CHAPTER
2 OF ARTICLE IX THEREOF (C-2 AND C-3 REGULATIONS)."
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MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1314 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1314 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
It was further MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that staff prepare a report for
Council consideration on off-street parking in connection with the
regulations in the ordinance just introduced pertaining to Zones C-2
and C-3.
It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously that the City Manager submit cost estimates for
the purchase of a new table in the Conference Room a~d on new
carpeting for the office of the Mayor and City Manager's offices.
Councilman Considine was informed that he may be assured of some
type of traffic control at the intersection of Naomi and Baldwin
Avenues; that ttl€ use of a portable signal is not recommended.
Mayor Reibold adjourned the meeting sine die at 9:55 P.M.
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