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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTION
ZONING ~
MODIFIC:ATIONS
(continued)
ZONING ~
(Service
I Stations)
APPROVED
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1973
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 2, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Kenneth D. Hansen, Lutheran Church of the Cross
Mayor Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
Mrs. Helen Schrader, new Editor of the Arcadia Tribune, was introduced
and welcomed.
Planning Commission recommendation set forth in its Resolution No. 795
relating to modification applications. (Hearing was closed on December
19 and the matter was continued until this date.) During the interim
Council had studied the extensive report which indicated many changes
some of which are in building height, the number of required parking
spaces, notification procedure, a requirement for posting the subject
property, and a recommendation of appeal procedure for revision as
well as the filing fees. Discussion ensued on the authority of the
Modification Committee in some areas and the right of appeal on the
part of Council if it should so desire. Council expressed the need for
additional provisions to insure protection against excessive or abusive
action on the part of the Modification Committee and it was MOVED by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani-
mously that the matter be continued until the next regular meeting of
January 16. . During the interim staff will review all of the concerns
expressed by Council and prepare a further report.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 797 recommending
the zoning ordinance relating to'service stations,
on December 19 and the matter was continued to this
interim Council reviewed the entire matter and some
made to various service station sites operating car
an amendment to
(Hearing was closed
date.) During the
visitations were
washes.
Councilman Scott observed in part that on one of his visits to such a
facility he felt there was a great deal of overs pray although the noise
factor from the equipment at this particular location probably was not
a nuisance, however, he could see where it could be objectionable to
adjacent inhabited buildings. He also referred to Section 9220.6 of
the proposed ordinance which to him indicates that a customer could
have a complete overhaul job, exchange of an engine, rear end and the
like - that if this type of work is intended to be part of the function
of a service station the document should be rewritten. He felt this
type of work should not be encouraged and that it seems to him to be
almost impossible for the existing service stations to adapt to the
proposed car washing service.
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PARK
(Camino Real
at. Second Ave.
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During the ensuing discussion the City Attorney and the Planning
Director explored activities permitted and those prohibited under the
proposed amendments. It was noted in their presentations that some of
the existing service stations existed prior to the date of the zoning
ordinance and may be continued as non-conforming uses; that in all new
construction of such facilities the City standards must be adhered to -
peripheral drains around the site are required to intercept any
drainage so it does not go across the parkway and into the sanitary
water system. It was submitted that conditional use permit requirements
would adequately protect the public from any abuse as far as a car
wash operation is concerned and that some means of policing the limi-
tations must be formulated. The' Building Department is responsible for
inspections of possible violations, including the concerns expressed
by Councilman Scott.
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendations as set
forth in Planning Commission.Resolution No. 797 be APPROVED and that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate enacting
ordinance.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Helms, Hage
Councilmen
. Councilman
Councilman
None
Butterworth,
Scott
Arth, due to
his business affiliation
At the meeting of December 19 Council continued its consideration of
the environmental impact report on the park proposed for Camino.Real at
Second Avenue (southeast corner). At that time new innovations were
introduced and the Planning Director was asked to incorporate these in
an expanded report. The construction of a 6 ft. masonry wall along the
interior property line was included as well as a revised plot plan
indicating relocation of the tennis courts from the original southeast
corner of the property to the northwest corner.
Discussion ensued with the Planning Director explaining that visibility
was one of utmost concern - that with the tennis courts at the northwest
corner landscaping could be arranged for aesthetic value but it would
interfere with visibility. The future widening of Second Avenue was
included in the report however this is too far in the offing to be
considered at this time. In conclusion he noted in part that the park
would not have a significant environmental impact.
Courtland Paul, architect, detailed the intense effort made to locate
the tennis courts at the best possible location; that many aspects have
to be considered - the lighting of the courts at the corner would leave
the rest of the park in darkness making it difficult for any sur-
veillance and for many reasons the courts would be best located at the
southeast corner. He also indicated the actual unattractiveness of
tennis courts even with landscaping and,could not see them located on
the corner. He explored the various methods of control and operation
of the lights.
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He also noted his original recommendation that a 16' fence be con-
constructed on the easterly and southerly part of the tennis courts if
they were constructed in' the interior - something he would not recommend
if they were constructed on the northwest corner,
Councilman Scott submitted his reasons for preferring the tennis courts
on the northwest corner - he noted the objections of neighbors who
would feel the effect of the courts in the interior due to their
proximity... the problem of tennis balls having to be retrieved from
their property.,. swimming pools and the like. That this can cause
harsh fee lings.
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Environmental
Report
approved
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FEDERAL
REVENUE
SHARING
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Councilman Helms then MOVED that the first environmental impact report
be APPROVED - indicating the tennis courts at the southeast corner of
the property with a solid masonry wall to be constructed along the
interior property line, Councilman Arth seconded the motion.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
Councilman Butterworth, due to his absence from the discussion
meeting
None
ABSENT:
Councilman Helms then MOVED to authorize the architect, Courtland Paul,
to proceed with final drawings and specifications commensurate with the
environmental impact report and plans heretofore presented to Council.
Councilman Arth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen Arth, Helms, Hage
Councilman Scott, explained his "No" vote was due to the
location of the tennis courts and not because of any objection
to the park itself.
Councilman Butterworth
None
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
In response to a question the City Manager stated in part that he had
not received any threat of legal action if the park should be con-
structed; that he had talked with the property owner adjacent to the
park who had once made such a statement but who had withdrawn his
objection if the City would construct a solid masonry wall which is
now part of the design.
Council received a report dated December 29 concerning revenue sharing -
with suggestions for disposition of the receipts including one that the
City retain a person having expertise in preparing information for a
City newsletter, news releases, assistance to cable TV, etc.
During the discussion Councilman-Butterworth submitted that the basic
purpose of the revenue sharing program is property tax relief, and
suggested Council give consideration to exploring means of obtaining
public reaction as to its wishes.
Councilman Helms referred to the public expressions doring his recent
campaign; that more communication was needed especially in the area of
Council considerations and actions. He felt there is merit in this
approach.
Councilman Arth responded in part that in his OptnlOn there are suf-
ficient and competent staff members at the present time who should be
able to prepare reports for the public; that he is concerned about
adding more personnel because extra positions just seem to go on for-
ever; that unless something urgent presents itself it is in his opinion
incumbent upon Council to look for ways to reduce taxes.
Cooncilman Scott was inclined to agree with the position of Councilman
Arth, and thought the City Manager could assign a member of his staff
to the task of communicating to the public. In being advised by the
City Attorney that there would be tax implications he then stated in
part that he would also agree with Councilman Butterworth in part;
that the monies are primarily for reduction in taxes but he felt they
could also be used for some necessary project such as the police
building work.
Mayor Hage indicated he would be against employing additional personnel;
that many fine reports are available from other cities and perhaps some
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SALARY
ADJUSTMENT
(Fire Dept.)
APPROVED
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v: EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Fire hose)
APPROVED
GASOLINE
PURCHASE
1973-74
APPROVED
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STORM DRAIN
PROJECT 9601
.(El Monte)
APPROVED
SALARY
INEQUITY
CORRECTED
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guidance could be gleaned therefrom. He felt all of the comments made
by the. Councilmen had merit and suggested awaiting the receipt of the
Capital Projects Budget which is due soon.
It. was the consensus of Council that a definitive analysis of priority
needs would be helpful and specific emphasis was placed on a plan for
redesigning the police building. . Staff will prepare such a report for
presentation to-Council early in February.
Pursuant to the City Manager's report dated December 29 concerning
budget appropriations for salary schedules in the Fire Department it was
MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
, carried on roll call vote as follows that an appropriation of $9,238 be
< ~~made from the General City Council Contingency Account 417-28 to the
Fire Department Budget Personal Services 422-1, 3. This covers revised
salary schedules, sick relief, holiday and vacation pay for the period
from January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1973.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded
by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that fire
hose in various sizes and quantities (set forth in report dated December
27, 1972) be purchased from Halprin Supply and Western Fire Equipment
in the total amount of $3,448.20. Funds are budgeted in the Fire
Department Budget 422-72 account. All other bids were rejected and any
informalities or irregularities in the bids ar bidding process were
waived. Purchase orders will be issued. AYES: Councilmen Arth,
Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage; NOES: None; ABSENT: None
Upon advice from staff that if Council desires to continue its co-
operative gasoline purchasing program with the County for 1973-74
fiscal year this is the time to so do, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Mayor Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that
the City immediately indicate its intent to be included in the call for
bids by Los Angeles County. Notification to the County Purchasing
Agent to be made by the Finance Director.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation
None
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Council
accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to the City
Manager dated January 2, 1973 in connection with 1970. Storm Drain
Project 9601 - City of El Monte - that the plans and specifications
be APPROVED and that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be
AUTHORIZED to proceed with the construction described therein and that
permission be GRANTED to occupy and use the public streets in the City
of Arcadia to construct, operate and maintain said installation.
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The City Manager submitt~d. a report dated December 27, 1972 concerning
a salary inequity and advised that there is a provision for soch
correction in the Personnel Rules and Regulations. He noted the subject
~ ,/~ /inequity is the classification of Assistant Director of Recreation
which is a flat-rated salary position.
It was Councilman Butterworth's observation that if the personnel
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SALARY
ASSISTANT
CITY ENGINEER
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system has any merit Cooncil should stand by the system and correct a
salary inequity at the appropriate time, i.e., at the normal time for
salary increases. That his position is not against the employee but
the breaking down of the integrity of the flat-rated program.
Discussion ensued on the human error factor in the subject instance and
it was the consensus of the majority of Council that an employee should
not be penalized because of an administrative mistake and it was MOVED
by. Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll
call vote as follows that the salary of the Assistant Director of
Recreation be adjusted from $1115 to $1150 per month effective with
the first pay period of January 1973.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage
Councilman Butterworth (who stated in part that his position is
not in any way personal to the employee but he felt the
matter is not being properly handled and a mockery is being
made oot of the City personnel program.)
None
. ABSENT:
Councilman Butterworth then stated in part that one of the checks and
balances set up in the City Charter is that the Personnel Board acts
as advisor to Council on personnel matters and suggested that the matter
of the flat-rated program be referred to that Board with a request that
they review it and give Council some of its thinking on the feasibility
of this program. He then MOVED that the matter be referred to the
Personnel Board for its opinion on the City's policy of flat-rating
administrative positions - in principle only - not remuneration
processes,. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani-
moosly.
Staff report dated December 27 set forth the problems encountered in
recruiting a new assistant city engineer - mostly due to the salary.
. The person selected for the position, Dennis T. Donahue, was selected
and has an engineering background with the City of Santa Fe Springs
~ ,and the Fluor Corporation. Staff recommended he be employed at a lesser
[R '.~,..Qa.J'..<-/--'ngure than the former assistant city engineer with the promise of an
increase if he soccessfully fulfills his probationary period. It was
MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that a salary of $1400 per month
be established for this position and that at the end of a successful
probationery period his salary be increased to $1475; and that this
salary be reviewed along with all others in the annual review of
salaries during May and June.
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
LAND TO. BE/
APPRAISED
AYES:
NOES:
. ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage
None
None
In order to consider the following items it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the provisions of the Procedoral Ordinance be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms ,. Scott, Hage
None
None
On recommendation of the Land Committee it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote
as follows that the City Manager be AUTHORIZED to employ appraisers
for two parcels of-property: north of Fourth Avenue about 200 ft.
north of Huntington Drive running from the Flood Control Channel at
one point over to Third Avenue. The other is a single lot located
immediately adjacent to and sooth of City owned property on Santa
Anita Avenue just south of the Freeway. Cost not to exceed $500.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage
None
None
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TRAILERS
RACE TRACK
PARKING
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
EMPLOYER-
EMPLOYEE
NEGOTIATIONS
scon
EXCUSED
- EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECONVENE
AND
ADJOURNMENT
LIBRARY
APPOINTMENT
ADJOURNMENT
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At the request of Councilman Helms staff will look into the triple
trucks, for instance a tractor and 3 trailers which could be 98 feet
in length, which have been approved on a trial period by State. He
noted the noise factor and impact on the residential streets of the
City... that an objection to the State may be in order.
At the request of Councilman Helms staff will prepare a report on the
possibility of adopting a parking tax on the Santa Anita Race Track
Parking lot; that it has come to his attention that the parking lot is
relatively full most of the time and that the track has increased its
parking fee to 75~ - that perhaps Council should reevaluate its po-
sition on the parking lot fee.
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Councilman Arth expressed the hope that some staff members could attend
a forthcoming League of California Cities meeting on noise control--
that it would be conducted as a personal workshop.
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Councilman Scott MOVED that it be the sense of this Council that
employer-employee negotiations be completed before the last Tuesday
of June and to that end negotiations should begin no later than May 1
of each year. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms. -Discussion ensued
with Councilman Butterworth observing in part that he is unsympathetic
with this approach; that it would not be effective because there are in
his opinion serious problems of long standing with respect to the entire
personnel program which will not be solved by a minute resolution no
matter how well intended. Roll call was then taken.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage
None
Councilman Butterworth then asked why his resolution along the same
line was not attached to the agenda packet in December when it was
presented to Council - that his item was indicated on the agenda but
the material was not brought to the attention of the press and the
public. The City Manager advised that the situation was actually done
by design as the resolution could not be adopted by Council without
having previously consulted with the employee organizations, as Council
could not consider action until those consultations had been held.
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously Councilman Scott was excused from attending the
meeting of January 16.
At 10 p.m.) Council entered an executive session in the Conference Room.
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At 11 p.m., the meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber.
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Mayor Hage,Rev. James W.
Hagelganz was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Rev. Fred
Coots, resigned, to the Library Board. This term will expire June 30,
1973.
At 11:15 p.m., the meeting ADJOURNED to JANUARY 16, 1973 at 7 p.m.
in the Conference Room.
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