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I INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
APPROVED
HEARING
Tract No.
39239
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 1980
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a
regular session on Tuesday, February 19, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall,
Rev. Gladys Johnson, Victory Chapel
Susan Smith, Highlander Press
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously the minutes of January 24, 1980 were APPROVED.
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried the minutes of February 5, 1980 were APPRO\~D, Mayor Hargett
abstained from voting on these minutes j, he was absent February 5,
The City Council on February 5 closed the public hearing portion on
the appeal filed by Milton Bade concerning his proposed Tract No,
39239, 143 E. Sycamore. The matter is now before Council for further
consideration. The Planning Director recalled what transpired at the
previous meeting - that the tract had been designed for eight lots -
that two of the lots (Nos. 1 and 6) did not conform to the minimum
lot requirement due to irregular frontages, The subdivision is con-
sistent with the General Plan designation for the area. Council had
asked at that time if the developer could examine the possibilities
of a seven lot tract.
Councilman Saelid brought up the drainage and soil erosion aspect
and the Director of Public Works submitted in part that the City has
not as yet rece ived the design-grading plan but that the roadways
have a relatively flat grade - that there are no hills associated
with it and he could see no problem in developing the lots so they
will have nonnal drainage,
The developer, Milton Bade, 63 Birchcroft, said he was going to stay
with an eight lot subdivision" that it is not feasible for seven lots--
that he has put the driveways to the lots on Oakhaven and Oakglen and
has agreed to single story construction. And with reference to the
grading he does not believe there is any point in the tract where
there will be over a three foot fill area.
The traffic problem was then brought up and the Chief of Police said
in part that the Foothllls Jr, High School parking has always been very
limited and the school parking lot over parked. The width of the
streets on which there is so much daytime parking is also a factor.
Staff could work on it if Council so desires,
Discussion held on the surplus property owned by the School District
and which is up for sale ... the Council questioned whether or not this
could be used for parking by the school when there is such a need.
Councilman Saelid stated in part that his concerns other than the
congestion in the area have already been satisfied ,. and that the
development will protect the integrity of the homes surrounding the
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AMC
AMENDMENTS
Mult ip le
Standards
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tract... that the property cannot be sterilized and the property
owner has the right to use his property as long as the development is
within the city guidelines and he is willing to make the homes all
single story and the driveways on Lots 4 and 6 will not open on Syca-
more. He would like to see staff work on the parking situation,
Councilman Saelid then MOVED to sustain the appeal on the eight lot
subdivision: that the homes be single story and driveways for Lots
4 and 6 do not open onto Sycamore Avenue: that all the requirements
in the staff report be complied with: that the subdivision together
with the provisions for the design improvement is consistent with the
General Plan and that the discharge of waste from the subdivision into
the community sewer system will not violate existing requirements pre- I
scribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Also
that Lot No. 1 not be any higher than the property to the west of
1222 Oakglen. Councilman Pellegrino seconded the motion which was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Counc ilman Gilb then MOVED that staff contact the school district with
relation to the available lot toward using it for parking and also
check into the possibility of having crossing guard to alleviate some
of the traffic problem at the school, Motion seconded by Councilman
Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Planning Commision recommendation concerning the reV1Slon of the R-3
multiple-family development standards of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
All recommendations were set forth in Resolution No, 1133 and the
Commission re~uested the Planning Department to continue its research
of unique land use impacts of cooperative dwelling units and apart-
ment units in order to establish findings and supportive rationale
which may implement those previously mentioned, The Planning Director
highlighted some of the recommended changes,
Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and Joanna Hofer, 875 Monte
Verde Drive, expressed concern about energy conservation and the Plan-
ning Director said in part that all new housing, whether it be multiple
family or single family, has to meet energy conservation rationale im-
posed by the State and new projects are reviewed in the plan check
process for compliance.
Olaf Milton, 1050 E, Las Tunas Drive, spoke to air conditioning which
is required whether for condominiums or conversions. He did not feel
air conditioning is essential for well designed homes. He then re- I
fer red to parking requirements - one guest parking space for each two
dwelling units, He felt this would not be necessary in all instances.
Reference was made to unusual situations and Mr, Milton was advised of
the modification procedure.
Kip McBane l 1255 N. Santa Ani ta Avenue, was concerned about various
areas 1) Does the City Council wish to effectively end condominium
conversions; 2) the real impact on the total numbe, of multiple family
dwelling units which will ultimately be available in the City as a con-
sequence of reduced density and 3) the impact on the long term tax base
for the City by effectively precluding the existing cost basis condo-
minium unit; 4) the methodology by which the ordinances seem to be
arrived at and 5) why in the era of shrinking automobiles is thought
being given to enlarging driveway spaces by 5 feet. Mr, McBane felt
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HEARING
Se tbacks
R-M, R-O &
R-l
z(es
HEARING
RIO lig ious
Solicitation
(Unifica tion
Church)
CONTINUED TO
MARCH 18
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that the impact of the proposed changes will be near to $24,000 per
unit which would break down the $250 per month increases in rent - that
if people had been cognizant of that particular cost he questioned
whether or not they would have responded as they did to the staff ques-
tionaires.
Basil Johnson, 20 E. Pamela Road, said in part that he was opposed to
any change being made for lower standards than what is required for
new condominiums.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani-
mously.
Councilman Gilb then MOVED to approve and file the Negative Declaration
and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropri-
ate ordinance for adoption, Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Planning Commission recommendation for a text amendment to change
the side yard and rear yard setback requirements for the R-M, R-O and
R-l zones. The Planning Director explained the changes and said in
part that the changes would bring the regulations into closer conformi-
ty with the design overlays in the various residential areas,
Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by
Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman
Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and find
that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment
and that the City Attorney be and he is hereby directed to prepare the
appropriate ordinance for adoption,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Application of the Holy Spirit Association - Unification Church of
Los Angeles - for a Certificate of Registration for Religious Solicita-
tion, In reviewing the reports submitted by staff it was noted that
the record does not indicate that any certificate was issued to the
organization in 1979.
Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and Peter Geissler, 43 W.
Forest Avenue, said in part that he had reviewed the application, the
financial statements and correspondence accompanying the application,
He said the information may be wholly inadequate for solicitation of
funds and that the funds are distributed to the Unification Church in
New York City, He noted a discrepancy in the amounts listed as receipts
and that it appears to him that there is some inconsistency in its
financial reporting. He felt the City should be provided with support-
ive records, He recommended that the City Council inquire not only
into the source of funds but also the disposition of the funds, He
asked the City Council to disapprove the application which would be a
real public service to the residents.
Martin Peskin, 1201 W, Huntington Drive, stated in part that he was
speaking from experience with the organization and read part of an
article in the 1978 Glamour magazine and presented articles concerning
the activities of the organization (House of Commons October 22, 1975,
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Solicitation
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ATHLETIC
FIELD
(Lights &
Bleachers)
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and a House of Representative Study dated October 1978), He quoted
from this report and said that the application should be denied without
question because it is not only a theft of the money people earn in
this community but it is a way for the organization to get into this
community and influence the thinking of the adolescents as happend to
his daughter and remove them from the family structure, eventually
destroying the family. He urged the City Council to deny the request.
Anna Mae Slavin, 1101 Paloma Drive, submitted material listing various
names under which the organization uses. She asked for denial of the
application as it concerns the youth of the community and is much more
important than other matters before Council ,. if they are permitted to
come into the City they will be after the children not only soliciting
for funds, She asked the City Council to give the matter serious con-
sideration as it is a real threat and expressed concern about the apathy
of parents who should seek out all the information possible on the cult
and encourage their children to do so,
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Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, felt a special ordinance could be
drawn up which would prohibit the issuance of a Certificate of Regis-
tration for religious solicitations to any cult which is captive} de-
structive, deceptive and whose aim is to gain control of the government.
She asked the City Council to deny the certificate unless the organi-
zation can prove that it is not operating as a cult and its activities
are not in question.
Basil Johnson, 20 E. Pamela Road, also asked the City Council to deny
the application as it is apparent from what one reads in the newspaper
and what has been said at this meeting that the organization is not one
of the standard religious charitable organizations.
Mayor Margett asked if the applicant or a representative of the Church
was present. No one responded. The City Council was advised that
notices had been mailed to the applicant.
In order to provide time for additional review it was MOVED by Council-
man Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote
as follows that the matter be CONTINUED to MARCH 18 and that the or-
ganization be required to provide financial statements of the last fiscal
year including balance sheet, statement of income and expenditures with
certificates signed by a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the
State of California, and an audited report of the disposition of funds
collected in Arcadia,
A~S
N~S
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
The fact that the organization has collected funds in the City during
1979 and did not have a permit was emphasized so that residents would
realize it does not have a Certificate of Registration for religious
solicitation.
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Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to proceed with
plans and specifications for Phase II of the Athletic Field - this
would include lighting and additional bleachers, The Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation explained that a lighted field would add about 25-
30 hours of playing or practice time per week and would enable parents
to attend who cannot during the daytime. Funds are available in the
Capital Projects budget including $10,575 remaining from Phase 1, also
$12,633 in the Fourth Year Allocation of SB 174 Fund. It was noted that
out,of all the projects the Commission would like to see in the City
this is number one.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Saelid that
the plans and specifications for this project proceed.
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Field
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Herb Fletcher, 175,W. Lemon Avenue, felt that sufficient funds have
already been put into the field to accommodate a sma 1,1 percentage,
and a special interest group in the City ., that the funds from the
State could be used for senior citizens and the like. He also
referred to the need to conserve energy and questioned the need for
lighting, He'asked,Council not to spend the money for the proposed
purpose and let the next City Council consider the use of the funds.
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Roll call vote was then taken on the Motion to proceed,
AYES
NOES "
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT
Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
It was MOVED by Member Parry, seconded by Member Pellegrino and
carried on roll' call vote as follows that the meeting adjourn to
February 26, 1980 at 6 p,m,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
Council reconvened.
AUD IENCE PARTIC IPA nON
Johnanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, expressed appreciation for the work
performed by the city forces during the recent storm and referred
the trees which fell during that time, The City Manager explained
that there wasn't any way in which the trees which were lost could
have been saved and referred also to the trees which were lost at the
Arboretum which is the mecca of tree and plant growers. Councilman
Gilb added to this by stating in part that as an example San Marino
has not been able to trim its trees due to the lack of funds and
that Arcadia has tried to do as much as possible to keep the trees
in good condition and trimmed, however, with the wet soil now the
situation could worsen if a strong wind came up many more trees would
be los t.
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ln response to a question by Mrs, Hofer the Director of Public Works
said it depends on the size of the tree in removing them -- a larger
tree would probably cost between $300 and $400 and there might be
additional cost if there was structural damage to curbs, sidewalks and
gutters. Mrs. Hofer was also advised that the reason the senior citizen
housing was not placed on the April ballot was because of the time ele-
ment, It will appear on the June 3 Primary ballot. Also there is no
legal requirement that the matter of Redevelopment be submitted to a
referendum and citizens have not petitioned to have it as an initiative
that the City Council has the complete discretion at any time to put
the question on the ballot for an advisory vote,
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke to the proposed retention of
an expert on the TCE content in the water .', and felt it would have a
scare tactic to do this - - that perhaps this could be a joint venture
with other cities.
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33763
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CONSENT ITEMS
The final map of this tract was submitted for approval. It is at
624-644 W. Foothill Boulevard. Councilman Saelid spoke at length
concerning the soil erosion and drainage due to the elevation differen-
tial. He acknowledged that there is no provision for this information
which he believes is a weakness in the Code; that perhaps what is need-
ed is a text amendment requiring a grading map, Considerable discuss-
sion ensued and the subdivider, Orla Pederson, 478 W. Winnie Way, said
in part that if it is graded correctly there should be no problem --
that the new house on top will be settled because the fill has to be
certified by a soil engineer to make certain it is compacted to at
least 90 percent, It was submitted that the owners of the house on
Lot 2 which is to remain on the property could construct a wall how-
ever it would cost about $6,000,
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Councilman Saelid said he is very concerned about this property; that
irreparable harm may occur if it is approved without protection to
the subject lot and MOVED that the final map of Tract 33763 be APPROVED
with the requirement that the grading permit be submitted to City
Council with a grading plan for approval. Councilman Pellegrino
seconded the motion which did not carryon the following roll call
vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Margett
None
It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the final map of Tract
No. 33763 be APPROVED subject to the conditions that before the map
is recorded all outstanding conditions of approval must be complied
with and that the Council approve the abandonment of the sewer ease-
ment which will be no longer needed.
AYES
NOES
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Margett
Councilmen Pellegrino, Sae1id (that it is a matter of
public and private safety)
ABSENT: None
Councilman Saelid then MOVEO that staff investigate and present to
the Planning Commission a text amendment to provide retaining walls
for situations such as this with a recommendation to the City Council.
Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
APPROVED the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of
a text amendment to amend Section 9255.1 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code to require a conditional use permit for all developments within
an R-3 zone and Title 1.
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APPROVED the purchase of 10 police patrol cars and police trucks with
prisoner compartments from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SAELID AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS
FOb,!':OWS :
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett
None
None
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ORDINANCE
NO, 1693
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Staff recommended the retention of a consulting engineer to investi-
gate TCE removal processes. In its report dated February 19 it was
noted that although at present there is no high TCE concentration in
any of the wells, peak summer pumping may cause a shifting in ground
water movement which could result in increasing TeE concentrations in
some of the wells, The possibility of this occurring is difficult to
determine however staff felt inv~stigations should begin in order to
be prepared to apply for whatever grants or loans might be available
for financing construction of a removal plant if It should become
desirable, The preparation of this preliminary work'would cost $20,000
and a firm was recommended.
Discussion ensued and it was submitted that this is something other
cities might join in thus saving some money. During this considera-
tion Jack Pratt of Engineering Science explained what may have hap.
pened during the years to bring about the situation,
it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman pa rry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the matter be TABLED and
that staff be instructed to crn tact other cities which have the same
problem and ascertain if they would like to participate in a joint
effort and report back to Council.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Hargett
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1693, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233,8 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 610-618 NORTH SANTA
ANITA AVENUE FROM R-3 to C-l,"
it was MOVED by Councilman Parry, second"d by Councilman Pellegrino
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, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4887 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND CALLING
A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON JUNE 3, 1980, AND
ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA OF A QUESTION RELATING TO ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED LOW RENT
HOUSING, "
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry 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, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No, 4888, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCAD1A, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF
ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY MEASURE."
It was MOVED by Counc ilman Gilb, seconded by Counc ilman Parry and
carried on roll call vot" 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
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4889
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Re30lution No. 4889, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF ARCADIA
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 1980 WITH THE STATEWIDE
PR IMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 3, 19BO,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid
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, Hargett
None
None
Referred to the forthcoming study on a home occupation ordinance
and although he realized there would be problems he suggested that
consideration be given to prohibiting commercial vehicles from
parking in residential driveways.
The creation of a City Charter Revisi,on Committee was held over
until March 4.
At ll:30 p.m. Council entered an executive session.
11:45 p'm' and ADJOURNED to 6 p.m. February 26, 1980
a joint meeting with the Planning Commission will be
7:30 p,m. Six Star Cable TV will be discussed.
Reconvened at
at which time
held, At
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