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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
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MINUT,ES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 1972
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of
,
the Arcadia City Hall.
Rabbi Irwin Cutler, Foothill Jewish Temple
Mayor Don W, Hage
PRESENT: 'Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
ABSENT: Councilmen Helms, Scott (officially excused)
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of
July 27 and the regular meeting of August 1, 1972 were APPROVED.
Planning Commission recommendation (Resolution No, 788) for amendments
to the sign regulations in residential zones. The City Attorney
explained the intent of the resolution and Mayor Hage declared the
hearing open. No one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and
~1HA carried unanimously, Whereupon,' it was MOVED by Councilman Arth,
"~---Seconded by Councilman Butterworth and c~d unanimously that the
recommendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the amending ordinance.
HEARING
(Sign
regulations)
, APPROVED
p;
CONCfIONAL
USE PERMIT
(auto
accessories)
RATIFIED
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TRACT
NO. 28200
(tentative
map APPROVED)
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TRACT
NO. 30163
(tentative
map APPROVED)
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 789 granted a conditional use permit
to operate an automobile accessories sales and installation facility at
850-860, S. Baldwin Avenue and at 653 Fairview Avenue, Followin~ review
of projecturals, indicating the surrounding zoning and improvements, it
was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously that the action of the Commission be RATIFIED and
that the applicant comply with conditions of approval as set forth in
said resolution.
Planning Commission recommended approval of tentative map of Tract No.
28200 for a 13 unit condominium at 917 W. Duarte Road subject to
conditions, Comprehensive report dated August 8 on file in the office
of the City Clerk, Following review of projecturals, indicating
surrounding zoning and improvements, it was MOVED by Councilman Arth,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani-
m ous ly that the tentative map of Tract No. 28200 be APPROVED subject
to compliance with conditions imposed by the Commission, the Department
of Public Works and the Water Department,
The Planning Commission recommended'approval of Tract No, 30163 for a
22 lot subdivision at 950-1030, W. Foothill Boulevard subject to
specified conditions. Council reviewed projecturals which indicated
the proposal to construct two cul-de-sac streets south of Foothill
Boulevard, each about 320' in length with a 60' street right-of-way
and an 80' cul-de-sac right-of-way. All lots exceed the lot area and
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dimensional characteristics required for rectangular and cul-de-sac
lots in Zone R-l (10,000 sq, ft,), The density qf 3.5 dwelling units
per acre conforms with the General Plan which indicates this area as
low density. Council expressed interest in the conditions requiring
a 6' solid ~asonry wall adjacent to the freeway or the planting of a
dense hedge to serv~ as a screen and. noise'barrier and submitted the
hope that the proper owners will install and maintain the parkway
landscaping. The dedication of 10' for the future widening of Foothill
Boulevard was also one of the conditions,
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried unanimously, that the tentative map of Tract No. 30163 be
APPROVED subject to conditions imposed by the Commission, the Public
Works and Water Departments. Council commended 'the deve~oper on his
successful endeavors in putting together this Tract in compliance with
all regulations, (It was noted that the Tract in its initial presen-
tation had not met with the approval of Council.)
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY
AMBULANCE
?
FASHION PARK
(preliminary
plans and
traffic study)
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Ron Brooks, President of the Professional Ambulance'Services in the
area, asked. Council to seriously reconsider its intention to create a
City Ambulance Service. He submitted reasons therefor and stated in
part that the cost appears to be unrealistic, In response to a
request by Council he said he would be willing to study a cost break-
down as proposed by the City and prepare a comparison with professional
services.
Council received tentative site plans and the traffic study for the
development of the Santa Anita Fas~ion, Park. Under Resolution No. 4185
Council is to decide whether the plans carry out the concept presented
at the time of the application hearings. Ernest Hahn, on behalf of
Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., 2311 W, El Segundo, Hawthorne, stated
in part that the preliminary plans are 80 percent complete and
groundbreaking is anticipated for April of 1973. Eguardo Contini,
Designer, 6330 San Vicente, Los Angeles, displayed and explained each
projectural. The detailed plans include an open arcade within the two
level mall, a series of skylights, interior landscaping and exterior'
beams to protect the nearby residents from the view of the shopping
center. Parking will be provided on the site for 5200 cars. Council
expressed tentative approval of these preliminary plans for the complex.
Donald Fisher, 14431 Hamlin Street, Van Nuys, referred to his traffic
study which had previously been submitted to Council, He answered
questions and indicated, that all curbside ,parking will be eliminated on
the east side of Baldwin Avenue, The primary traffic pattern was
explained which provides for an overpass leading from the center to
Huntington Drive which will allow a separation of Fashion Park from
Race Track traffic.
Council had also received a report from the Director of Public Works I
on the traffic study as submitted wherein reference was made to the
statement in the study that the City will extend the Baldwin Avenue
widened section to the freeway, However, the Director of Public
Works pointed out that this is contingent on Santa Anita Consolidated,
Inc., providing the necessary 20 foot strip of additional right-of-
way along the east side of Baldwin Avenue between the northerly boundary
of Fashion Park and the company's northerly property line, It was
noted that north of that north property line there is more than ade-
quate public right-of-way on the east side of Baldwin Avenue to con-
tinue,the roadway widening to join the improved roadway just south of
the Colorado Street underpass.
In response to a question as to whether or not Santa Anita Consolidated,
Inc. would dedicate the required 20 feet, Royce McKinley, Vice President
of said company, stated he would have to defer his answer until he held
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COLORADO
BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENT
(Santa Anita
to Fifth)
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REVISED
AGREEMENT
1970 Storm
Drain Bond
Issue
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further consultat{on,
In individual observations Councilman Butterworth 'stated in part that
pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 4185 and the report of
staff indicating the site plans are in compliance therewith, he would
approve same, However, before he would be able to commit himself as
to the traffic study Santa,Anita Consolidated, Inc. would have to
express itself as to the further dedication of property.
Councilman Arth concurred with this observation and reserved final
judgment on the traffic flow pattern until the Director of Public
Works submits further recommendation.
Mayor Hage agreed with the above statements and asked that Santa Anita
Consolidated, Inc. make the same presentation to the Councilmen who
are absent. ,The company agreed so to do.
,It is proposed to widen Colorado Boulevard between the railroad and
Fifth Avenue to a 56' curb to curb section similar to the recently
improved west of the railroad underpass, An, Environmental Impact
Statement was submitted for Council consideration, along with the
extensive report of the Director of Public Works concerning the right-
of-way acquisition. The appraisals have been completed (authorized
by Council in April 1972). It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded
by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Environ-
mental Impact Statement be APPROVED. , It was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote
that the Appraiser Report be APPROVED; that staff be authorized to
proceed with the right-of-way acquisition; that the City Attorney file'
a Suit of Eminent Domain on the properties involved to expedite this
phase of the project and that the sum of $57,000 be APPROPRIATED from
State Gas Tax Funds budget to Job No, 389, Colorado Boulevard Right-
of-Way Acquisition.
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AYES:
, NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public
Works it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the revised
agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District concerning
Project No, 9535 requiring an additional $5000 to cover final engi-
neering fees be APPROVED. This change resulted from the additional
work occasioned by a revision in the original hydrology for the project,
All costs will be paid out of the 1970, Storm Drain Bond Issue Funds,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
At the Council meeting of August 1 staff was requested to check as to
whether or not the amount indicated in its original study of the
additional compensation for firemen assigned to ambulance duty includes
fringe benefits, The Personnel Officer submitted a report dated
August 8 explaining the figure of $1800 which was originally submitted
to Council, It was noted in the report that it appears the program
I R',. will not begin on September 1 as originally planned, so the figure has
~QQ.~ been reduced to $1,620 for the balance of the fiscal ye'ar including
, fringe benefits. It will be about $2,160 in future years.
CITY
AMBULANCE
DJiTY BY
FIREMEN
Councilman Butterworth felt the figure would be irreducible in the
years ahead and this, added to that already appropriated, exceeds the
President's directive on compensation increases; that it is unfortu-
nate the City is in a position where it cannot follow guidelines '~et
down, He asked for a clarification that henceforth the figure will be
$2,160, except for this fiscal year.
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ORDINANCE /
NO. l459 0/
(Rezoning)
, ADOPTED
ORDINANCE X
NO. 1460
(Rezoning)
INTRODUCED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4284 V
(Charter
Amendmen t)
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4285
(Charter
Amendment)
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4286
(Printed
matter to be
submitted to
electorate)
ADOPTED
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1459, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY AT
445-461 WEST DUARTE ROAD FROM R-1TO R-3,"
It was MOVED 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, 1459 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I
and read the tit le of Ordinance No. 1460 entit led: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY AT 625,
631 AND 635 NAOMI AVENUE AND 1301, 1243 AND 1245 LOVELL AVENUE FROM
R-l TO PR-l,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No, 1460 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4284, entitled: "A ,RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY qF ARCADIA, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA BY ADDING SECTION 1209,5 RELATING TO A LOCAL INCOME
TAX."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the 'full
body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4285, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 401 OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RELATING TO A LIMIT ON CONSECUTIVE
TERMS OF OFFICE FOR A COUNCILMAN."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4286, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROPOSING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION BY THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RELATING TO REGULATION OF DISTRIBUTION
OF PRINTED MATTER TO PRIVATE PROPERTY."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
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RESOLUTION
~NO. 4287
(Election)
, ADOPTED
I FIn?
GOOD WILL
v1IMBASSADORS
HUGO REID
vIlALLOTING
CHAMBER of
COMMERCE
v" BILLBOARD
ADJOURNMENT TO
DATE CERTAIN
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and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4287, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 7, 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING CERTAIN PROPOSITIONS
TO THE VOTERS AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilmen Helms, Scott
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously, all members of the Good Will Ambassadors'
Contingent will be provided with a Resolution with said designation on
the occasion of the City's first goodwill visit to Southeast Asia,
The City Clerk advised that she will tabulate the votes with relation
to Hugo Reid Drive on Friday August 18. Results will be available
upon completion.
It was the consensus of Council that a billboard proposed to be erected
in connection with Hawaii Days (City's 69th birthday celebration) be
disallowed in furtherance of the endeavor to eliminate billboards in
gener a 1.
At 9:15 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to THURSDAY AUGUST 24, 1972
at 8 p.m, in the Council Chamber.
dL~fu~"
Mayor
ATTEST:
~JtAat~ d A/A&?1
City Clerk ,
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