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APPROVAL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 1980
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in
regular session on Tuesday, January 15, 1980 at 7:30 p.m,
in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall,
Rev. Margaret Stevens, Santa Anita Church
Tony Walker, Director of Juvenile Diversion
PRESENT:
ABSENT '
Councilmen Gilb, Parry. Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
On MOTION by Councllman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously the minutes of the Adjourned and Regular
meetings of December 18, 1979, January 2, 1980 and the Adjourned
Regular meeting of December 21, 1979 were APPROVED
Appeal of the Planning CommisslOn' s denial of a zone change from
R-3 to c-2 at 610-618 N, Santa Anita Avenue, The subject site was
original~y purchased by the City from Caltrans as excess freeway
property Recently a participation agreement was executed between
Bowden Construction, Inc. and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for
development of the site,
The Commission denied the zone change on the basis that commercial
zoning would allow uses too intense for the site and felt the proper-
ty should remain residential, The City Council appealed the decision
The area is approximately 30,000 sq, ft., with 155 feet of frontage
along Santa Anita Avenue. The General Plan designates the area as
mixed commercial multiple family land use and the zone change to C-2
would be consistent with the General Plan. The Planning Department
had recommended approval of the zone change and after discussing the
matter with Mr, Bowden it was discovered tm t there would be some
retail sales business During the consideration Councilman Gilb
stated in part for the record that during the time the Agency was
considering applications for development of the subject site it was
estimated that the development would bring in about $4800 annual
city sales tax.
Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and William Carnahan, 2, 4,
6 and 8 Newman Avenue, spoke in opposition to the zone change stating
in part that at one time the area was zoned M-l, then it was zoned
R-I and R-3, He spoke of the new homes 'on Newman and what owners have
done through the years to upgrade the area. He could not see the
property being used for the proposed electrical business with its
trucks and storage yard and asked Council to dwell on this.
C, J, Hubley; 30 E. Newman Avenue, said he was not 100 percent
against the proposed use, but he would not like to see C-2 under any
circumstances; that it could be the beginning of an encroachment of
commercial on Newman Avenue. Newman Avenue is no longer blighted and
Mr, Hubley referred to the new homes. He would like Newman to remain
R-l.
W. J. Snyder, 40 E, Newman Avenue, said he was under the impression
two years ago that the area would remain residential. He felt the
proposed development could result in traffic problems among others.
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A R A
ROLL CALL
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January 24
5 p,m,
RECONVENE
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Fred Bowden, 300 Elwood Drive, Monrovia, owner of the subject property,
noted the irregular shape of the property and the present heavy traffic
on Santa Anita " the freeway ramp also makes it less desirable for an
R-3 situation " none of the property has any attachment to Newman Av,
He said he will not have truck storage on the site - they have a storage
yard elsewhere,
Al Dixson, 1752 N, Wilson, Arcadia, spoke in favor of the commercial
zoning and also spoke in favor of residential remaining on Newman Av,
He noted in particular that all ingress and egress will be from Santa
Ani ta Avenue.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani-
mously.
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Councilman Saelid said he could support the commercial zoning and
recalled what has transpired since the acquisition of the excess free-
way land from Caltrans, ,tha tat one time it was be ing cons idered tha t
the entire area might more properly be commercial, however, due to the
expressed concerns of the residents on Newman Avenue the City Council
rezoned Newman Avenue to R-l, He also noted that Santa Anita frontage
is mixed commercial and residential.
Councilman Gilb referred to the traffic problems at the subject corner
and felt R-3 would certainly be unrealistic, He would support the
commercial zoning.
Councilman Pellegrino also referred to the traffic congestion and felt
C-l would be the best zone classification and would support that,
Councilman Parry felt the recommended zoning would be the best use and
would support the commerical designation.
Mayor Margett also felt C-l would be the most appropriate zoning and
submitted that Mr. Bowden is aware of the concerns of the residents
on Newman Avenue; also those of the City Council,
It was then MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration
be APPROVED and FILED and that Council find that the project will not
have a negative effect on the environment; and that the subject area
be rezoned to C-l,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Giib, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
The Council adjourned in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency.
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
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On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried
unanimously the Agency adjourned to January 24, 1980 at 5 p,m. in
the Conference Room,
The Agency then reconvened as the City Council,
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED subject to specified conditions the modification to construct
a three-story medical building and related parking on the west side of
Lovell Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue,
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Tract No,
36277
Time extension
Baldwin Avenue
Improvement
Pha se IIt
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Award of
Contrac t
Bus Stop Lane
\i~uiPment
Purchase
(Trucks)
Tract No,
36895
Revised Lot
Lines
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APPROVED Planning Commission Res~lution 1125 granting a Conditional
Use Permit for a 4-unit apartment building at 16 Fano Avenue.
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APPROVED request for six month time extension for Tract No. 36277,
1140-1150 West Foothill Boulevard, for a five lot subdivision. Tenta-
tive Map was approved by City Council on January 16, 1979 and will
expire January 16, 1980.
APPROVED plans and specifications for Baldwin Avenue Improvement -
Phase III between Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue, and authorized
the City Clerk to call for bids, Federal Aid Urban Funds are avail-
able to finance 86,09% costs of the project with the remainder coming
from gas tax funds,
APPROVED low bid submitted by J, W, Tiedeman Company in the amount of
$12,944,90 for the construction of a bus stop lane at Huntington Drive
and Civic Center The Los Angeles Turf Club will contribute $6,000
toward the project with the balance from State Gas Tax Funds.
AUTHORIZED the purchase of four light trucks for the Water Department,
two for the Street Department and one for the Fire Department. Funds
for the acquisition of the trucks are in the Equipment Replacement
Fund, FY 1979-80, Budget total amount $55,000,
ALL TIlE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PARRY AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
At the request of Councilman Saelid the Planning Director ex?lained
the revised lot lines of Tract 36895 by B & W Development, Inc with
the view graph. Council then APPROVED the determination of "substan-
tial conformity" for the minor modifications on MOTION by Councilman
Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Charles Bluth, President of B & W Development, Inc. said he was one
day late putting in the streets because of the rains but the nature
of the dirt on the slopes absorbs water that resulted in good compac-
tion which hastened the germination of the hydroseeding. He spoke
of the damage to the slopes by children climbing up and sliding down
and that if it continues the damage will be tremendous,
Councilman Gilb speculated from the insurance standpoint and directed
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to advise the Soccer League
not to trespass on the slopes,
Councilman Gilb MOVED to ACCEPT the recommendation for award of a
three-year contract to White's Landscape Service, Inc. for maintenance
of landscaped areas and City Park properties pursuant to staff report.
He then commended the City Forces for all the work they do which in
turn keeps the contract bids lower,
Councilman Parry seconded the motion and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
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A' JUVENILE
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RESOLUTION
NO 4881
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For the record Councilman Saelid commended White's Landscape Service,
Inc, for the excellent work they have done for the City.
Councilman Saelid then introduced Tony Walker, Director of Arcadia's
Juvenile Project,
Mr, Walker gave a brief summary of the functions of the Diversion
Project in the West San Gabriel Valley which presently contracts with
six cities in a Joint Powers Agreement. They provide counseling pro-
grams, recreation programs, reading clinics and an alcohol information
program. He asked that City Council approve the following Resolution
No, 4881 regarding the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion
Project,
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No 4881 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SUPPORTING THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY JU\~NILE
DIVERSION PROJECT SEARCH FOR FUNDING UNDER THE UNIFORM COUNTY JUSTICE
SYSTEM SUBVENTION PROGRAM"
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text be waived and ADOPTED,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the firSt time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1692 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233,12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY FRONTING ON LOVELL AVENUE BEThlEEN DUARTE ROAD
AND NAOMI AVENUE FROM PR-l TO C-O,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of
the full text be waived and INTRODUCED,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saeiid, Margett
None
None
Stated the League of California Cities has been promoting an advisory
vote on the sales tax. the matter of returning one additional cent
from the sales tax revenue to the cities, He felt this should be on
the ballot so when the League approaches legislature and the cities,
there would be support from the electorate, He stated this was on the
ballot recently in San Diego and received overwhelming support from
the corrnnunity,
Discussion ensued and Councilman Gil~ MOVED, seconded by Councilman
Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare a resolution for a ballot measure.
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Expressed concern that only two people have taken out nomination
papers for Council vacancies and wished to encourage qualified persons
in the community to do so,
Noted that six or eight months ago he had requested information regard-
ing dumps and the water wells and asked the Water Manager if that in-
formation was still the same,
Concurred with the Mayor and suggested that the newspaper publish the
information in view of the fact that the Star News and Channel 7 NEWS
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had carried misinformation that wells in Arcadia had been closed,
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Explained that Arcadia wells are within the five parts per billion
established limits and the State Health Department has taken samples
but they do not have the results as of this date. They are concentrat-
ing their efforts in the area where TCE was found, In the Water Mana-
ger's report of the previous week it was stated that one well had
1.4 ppb,
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In response as to what could be done about the contamination the Water
Manager stated the most effective treatment is to aerate the water -
that the substance is very volatile and aeration gets rid of it immedi-
ate 1 y ,
He stated further that the State Water Resources Control Board issues
permits for dumps and industrial waste; and that the City itself moni-
tors Arcadia's wells and keeps track of water quality and has not
found any deterioration in the quality, The water quality is good
but the policing of dumps has to be done by the State,
ADJOURNMENT
to da te
certa in
At 9:15 p,m, the meeting adjourned to January 24, 1980 at 5:00 p,m,
in the Conference Room.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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