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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 1973
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 20, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Dr. James McCormick, Church of the Good Shepherd
Mayor C, Robert Arth
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Hetms, Scot" Arth
None
MINUTE
APPROVAL
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6,
1973 were APPROVED.
C R A
Mayor Arth explained that the Public Hearing on the community
Redevelopment matter had been closed and asked if one person were
allowed to speak to the matter would those in the audience who
desired to speak waive their time. No one objected, whereupon
Dr. Robert Purnell, 940 Hampton Road, read a communication from the
Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association of which he is
President. It set forth in part that the Board has reviewed the
California Redevelopment Pact, the proposal of the Arcadia Redelop-
ment Agency, the minutes, and had listened to both proponents and
opponents. The Board has not taken a position but is concerned with
the scope of the project which is larger than anything else the City
has undertaken to date. He asked for the opportunity to discuss the
matter within the membership and to develop a consensus. This
requires time and a request was made of Council to consider tabling
the matter for six months which would provide time to educate the
public prior to the Councilmanic election of April 1974.
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The City Clerk then read into the record a communication from William
H. Weiss, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association,
which sets forth objections to CRA which center around proper checks
and balances. It was stated further therein that the downtown area
needs complete rejuvenating and city government has a place and re-
sponsibility to show leadership in its implementation but not at the
loss of the democratic process. It urged Council to give the public
final determination through a referendum; that proper checks and
balances become a part of the CRA law if possible or some other means
be employed to rejuvenate the downtown and adjacent areas.
RECESS
Council recessed and reconvened as the Community Redevelopment Agency.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott
None
Councilman Hage stated in part that the declining and decaying areas
have come about over a period of about twenty years. The only
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exception to that decay has been the Towne Center area which was
accomplished by the City acquiring property and then working toward
its development; that this was all done in good faith and no one was
deprived of their property nor did the City make money, If nothing is
done the downtown area will only decline further. Council could make
a decision tonight to upgrade the area., it has taken some six years
of study of various methods as to how to accomplish this. As to "why
redevelopment" he said in his opinion it is the only way to go because
Council could control the direction without the City having to buy up
the entire section as it did for the Towne Center. And the money to
do this would come from tax increments - tax increases in property
values in the area which would be spent in that area only. He con-
cluded by stating in part that he would have to make a decision in the
affirmative to start some progress in the center area of town----
that what happens there will eventually effect all property values if
upgrading is not undertaken. He was definitely in favor of approving
the Planning Commission project areas and would vote that way if a
motion is so presented,
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Councilman Butterworth referred to material which had been presented
to Council at this meeting, the contents of which he had not had an
opportunity to review. He stated in part that of course Council does
not want to take the "do nothing" position and agreed that the downtown
area needs attention, but there are considerations such as the right
of the public to know and felt in his mind that the community is not
advised on this enormous project, As to advising the community
through newspaper articles as to meetings and the like - he felt this
is not the way to advise the people on something like this. He
referred to another City with a similar project which communicated
with essentially every citizen on their project. Also on a project
of this size the people should have the right to participate. He
noted the vote taken by Council on a referendum - lost 3 to 2 - and
that in his mind the net result is going to tear the community apart
and this Council along with it. That if the project fails the three
Councilmen who are going off Council are not going to have to bear
the responsibility. The responsibility will have to be picked up by
the three new Councilmen; that the people should at least participate
through an election... then the three new Councilmen would have some
kind of a mandate from the people and would have a right to vote on
it themselves, concurrent with the responsibility that they must
assume with it; that in his mind if something is not done to allow
the citizens to participate there is no question that Council will
be faced with such things as an initiative; that if Council cannot
proceed with a referendum then the matter sh'ould be. delayed un.til
there is a Councilmanic election and that' Council'take'affirmative
steps to distribute literature City-wide explaining the purposes of
CRA toward educating the public and let them participate in the April
election.
Councilman Scott submitted that the three Councilmen whose terms
expire in 1974 are those who have followed CRA and matters related
thereto for years and to whom the community should look for leaderShiP"1
that it seems logical to him to assume that the community support
given to these three Councilmen would indicate support for CRA at
least at that time. He sees CRA as a .great opportunity to upgrade
the downtown areas.. that during his years in the City he has never
heard a more complete, more thorough and extensive discussion on any
matter than was presented before this Council on many occasions...
that although the members of Council have not always agreed the study
has been carefully conducted. In his view of the issue the real
heartbreak comes from the ill-founded charge that has been leveled at
Council as a body and toward individual members of Council.. the
integrity of members as individuals has been challenged... that there
can be no reason for such charges to grow out of differences of
opinion. The City is generally known as one in which understanding
and thoughtful people reside. Unfortunately in this instance
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leadership from outside the City has incited citizens with questionable
charges and ill will has been the result... and he hoped that time will
heal this breach. That he can see great benefits from CRA and is
confident that every responsible elected official of today and the
future, along with every staff member, will give prudent and responsi-
ble judgment and will fulfill responsibilities. He agreed with
Councilman Hage that CRA is a step in the proper direction.
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Councilman Helms stated in part that he is in the unique position of
agreeing with almost everything that has been said - by all three
Councilmen - that in his mind there is no question that there is a
very serious problem with respect to the downtown area,. that during
the last twenty years he has seen a tremendous decline there. In
exploring the history of the city he noted the subject area was the
initial commercial area in the city. He also noted the improvement
through the advent of the Towne Center and the restaurant which
replaced old eyesores,. also the upgrading of some of the back of the
stores fronting on Huntington Drive.. also the forthcoming Fashion
Park has changed the concept as to what can be done to the subject
area. He felt the area should continue to serve the City as a pro-
ductive part... with improvements that do not detract but add to the
lifestyle of the City.., He explored the direction in which that area
should be developed - service oriented, office facilities, for instance -
no solution has been forthcoming in the last fifteen years. He sub-
mitted that this Council, the previous and future ones, are vitally
concerned with what the people want, need and think, The ability of
Council to communicate with the people is difficult, frustrating, and
submitted as an example meetings which lasted for hours with almost no
coverage in the local press. He felt that the subject matter is one
on which reasonable men can reach a conclusion; that in his mind
regardless what Council does it is going to be subject to the election
in April. However, hours upon hours have been spent in public hearings,
digesting voluminous reports and the like. That the majority of
Council has four years of this experience and exposure to the problems
of the City - that this perhaps will not happen again due to the new
Charter provision relating to how many terms a Councilman may serve.
In his mind the community is entitled to have this Council make a
determination as a result of all this input, soul searching, time and
effort, and money spent; that actually what is done tonight will not
make a bit of difference, that nothing constructive can be accomplished
until after the April election; that all that can be achieved tonight
is to have the result of collective judgment. He referred to initial
arguments in favor of CRA given him by Councilman Butterworth and
although he (Mr. Butterworth) has changed his thinking the initial
arguments are still more persuasive to him than those advanced now.
He concluded by stating in part that CRA is going to have to evolve
over a period of time. Problems like financing and area would have to
be attacked first - that this would be inherited by the new Council.
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Mayor Arth stated in part that there is a tremendous amount of merit
on both sides; that he is deeply concerned about the central area and
that when any property - be it commercial or residential - is allowed
to decline it hurts all property in the City. In exploring some of
the history of the subject area he noted the relocation of the 'City
Library, the Police Department and the City Hall from the downtown
area... These things changed the area and left a vacuum which has
contributed to the decline. However, the area is rebuilding and noted
the Towne Center, the restaurants, the parking for the public, the
improvement of some of the buildings. He felt that just putting land
together isn't going to automatically bring in a major tenant, that
neW developments only come in when prospective tenants or buyers
decide whether or not such a move would be economically feasible.
These things take time. He could see some advantage through CRA with
the smaller parcels; that CRA is not a magic word. He noted the
importance of thoroughly discussing the financial aspect and referred
to Assembly Bill 1807 pertaining thereto. He stated in conclusion
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RESOLUTION
NO. ARA-l2
ADOPTED
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that Council should take another look at the entire matter and make a
decision as to financing to know in advance exactly what it desires to
do and how to accomplish it.
Councilman Scott stated that if CRA becomes a matter of record by this
Council there will be long-range planning to be done in terms of the
uses that would be made of the land, the general character of the
development and in terms of financing. But the first step in his
opinion would be to make it a matter of record and then Council would
have something on which to expend its energy; that it would be wheel-
spinning to spend time on financial studies and general planning
without knowing whether CRA would ever become a reality - that now is
the time for a decision.
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Councilman Rage agreed and in approval Council would only be providing
a vehicle as to a possible solution of the problem; that even with
approval at this meeting part of it would have to go back to the
Planning Commission for consideration before the final ordinance comes
back to Council,whith' means this may be January,
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. ARA-l2 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of said resolution be waived,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, B(ltterworth, Ifag'e, .Helms, Scott
None
None
Discussion ensued on the contents thereof, Councilman Butterworth
stated in part that he could not bring himself to approve a report
which he had examined some three months ago, that he would have to
review it once more, He noted for the record that "Council does not
have before it at this time a copy of the EIR, the sub-sections or the
attached Exhibit "D". Councilman Scott stated for the record that
"the EIR was submitted to Council in August and has been in the hands
of Council since that date and that a copy is available now at the
Council table."
Following further consideration the following amendment was made on
MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
Paragraph 2 following the last word thereof "as said subsections are
shown on Exhibit "n" to said report."
AYES: Members Arth;'Hage, Helms, Scott I
NOES: Member Butterworth
ABSENT: 'None
Councilman Butterworth stated once again that he could not intelligently
vote on a document reviewed some three months ago without looking at
it again and reading it. Councilman Arth commented that he had given
it a cursory examination and that it basically indicated development
in a smaller area;:. he had some questions insofar as the amount of
pollution, etc... that if the larger area had been attempted there
would have been a drastic environmental impact on homes in that area,
but with those eliminated he felt the report does not indicate an
imbalance.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4358
ADOPTED
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tw. 4359
ADOPTED
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It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution ARA-12 be
approved and adopted as amended:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Hage, ,Helms;
Member' Butterworth
None
S~ott.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4358 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING CERTAIN OF, THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDED CHANGES (AS AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL) TO THE PROPOSED
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried that'the reading of the full bo'dy of Resoludon No, 4353 be
WAIVED:
Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that Change No. 6 on Page 2
of Exhibit A(attachment to this Resolution) be deleted. This pertains
to the area generally located at the northeast corner of Baldwin
Avenue and Huntington Drive - the Fashion Park area - which Council is
not now considering a part of the project area.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Change No. 6 on Page 2 of
Exhibit A be DELETED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth,..Hage, Hel'ms, S,ott
Member' Butterworth
None
It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by. Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4358 be
ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, "Hag;" He Ims; Scott
Member' Butterworth
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4359 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE ~OPOSED REDEVELOP-
MENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage,'seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote that the reading of the full body of said
resolution be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms; Scott
None
None
It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4359 be
ADOPrED.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that in his opinion it is
absolutely impossible to correlate what Council is being asked to
vote on with what was done three or four months ago without suf.
ficient documents in front of it to make that kind of a decision.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Hage"Helms, Scott
Member Butterworth
None
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NO. 4392
ADOPTED
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NO. 4393
ADOPTED
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NO. 1490
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4392 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA DIRECTING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN,
AS CHANGED, TO THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR ITS REPORT AND RECOM-
MENDATION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 4392 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Arth, B!ltterworth, H"ge, H~rms', S~ott
Members
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title I
of Resolution No. 4393 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA DIRECTING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN,
AS CHANGED, TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. .
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No, 4393 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Butterworth;' H"ge, H~lms, S~ott,
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1490 entitled; "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
It was MOVED by. Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on the following roll call vote that the full reading of
Ordinance No. 1490 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth,' H"ge, ,Helms', Scott
Members Butterworth.
None
The City Attorney then submitted an additional clause to be inserted
just prior to the last sentence on Page 1 to read:
"WHEREAS, the City Council has made certain changes in the text of
the Plan which changes are set forth in Resolution Nos. 4358 and 4359,
which are attached hereto and made a part hereof; and'.'
He also submitted another change to be inserted on Page 3, second line
after the words "a part hereof":
"As amended by Resolution Nos. 4358 and 4359 and with the Project
Area as recommended by the Planning Commission."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the amendments to said
ordinance be APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Hage, Helms., Scott
Member Butterworth
None
Considerable discussion ensued and Councilman Butterworth submitted in
part that this is a significant ordinance.. taking definite steps..
that Council should have an opportunity to give it full consideration.
Councilman Scott responded in part that it is his recollection that
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this ordinance was before Council previously. Councilman Butterworth
felt that it should have been included in the packet which was delivered
on Friday evening. The Assistant City Manager stated in part that this
ordinance was before Council on August 13. No action was taken at that
time other than to delete one Section (15). He referred to some of the
benefits which could be realized if the Plan became a matter of record
at this time. Councilman Scott stated in part that the matter has been
delayed due to various circumstances and it was his understanding that
some action was going to be taken at this meeting, In any event he
could not understand the need for further delay and felt Council should
move ahead now.
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Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he thought Council was
going to try to delay the matter until a new Council comes in and
referred to consequences of going ahead with the adoption of a docu-
ment which Council has not reviewed for some time. He referred in
particular to Page 4 Section 9 relating to the relocation of displaced
occupants to adequate temporary housing at rent comparable to those
in the community at the time of displacement. He asked what evidence
does Council have that this will be possible - that Council is making
a finding without evidence on that particular point. He recalled
that out of his 12 years on Council this is the first time he has
failed to vote to waive the reading of any ordinance; that it is in
the interest of the public that the document be read at this time,
Mayor Arth stated in part that he has some basic opposition and
expressed feeling for the people in the area who are concerned. The
project is important also to the merchants and to the property owners
in the area who want development; that he does not impugn the intentions
of anyone; that he had made up his mind at this point that he would
vote in favor because in his remaining six months on Council, if it is
going through, he would want to be a vital part of it, to help it take
shape. However, at the same time things have moved so fast that he
can't help but agree with Councilman Butterworth that the ordinance
should have been in Council's hands by Friday last rather than at this
late date. He felt he could not vote on this at this time without
time to study and examine the document in advance.
Councilman Scott felt there will always be questions; that every time
it has been before Council ,there have been new considerations; that it
could go on and on. It is just inevitable that there will be con-
tinued comments.
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Discussion held on a future date in December when all Councilmen will
be present and the ordinance could once again be on the agenda. It
was noted that the regular meeting of December 4 will probably be
adjourned to December 10 however it was not definite if all Councilmen
would be present at that time. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms
that Ordinance No. 1490 be TABLED until the regular meeting of
December 18; that in the event Councilman Butterworth or he were
absent it would be their consent that the matter be decided at that
time. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion and affirmed what
Councilman Helms stated -- that if he is absent he would consent to
his colleagues going ahead in his absence.
Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to TABLE.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott
None
None
The Community Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Mayor Arth announced that he will not be attending the first meeting
in December. This will be the first time he has missed this year.
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NO. 4387
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NO. 4388
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He will return for the December 18 meeting and would be amenable to a
special meeting five days thereafter.
Mayor Arth called a recess after'which Council reconvened.:
Consideration of request for extension of franchise for refuse
collection. CONTINUED TO NEXT REGULAR MEETING (Hearing remains open.)
CONTINUED from November 6, Sidewalk installation - commercial and
residential locations - under the Short Form of the 1911 Assessment
District Act, This matter was continued due to the objection of one
proPerty owner. The Director of Public Works noted that he had met
with the property owner in question and explained reasons for the
charges for asphalt pavement construction, however, the property owner
is still dissatisfied and had submitted a letter to that effect. The
City Clerk read the communication from Roxie Lucarelli, owner of 759
Arcadia Avenue, which stated in part that he is not objecting to the
sidewalks or the apron itself, just the 12 to l4 feet of asphalt
repairs done without his knowledge or consent to the driveway portion
on his property for which he has been charged $143,
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Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously.
It Was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the work performed by Sully-
Miller Contracting Company in the installation of said sidewalks be
ACCEPTED and that final payment be AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms
of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
Discussion held on the objection of Mr. Lucarelli. The Director of
Public Works explained that there was no difference in the way his
property was treated from all the others. He noted that only the
assessment of the asphalt construction is being contested which is a
minor portion of the total. This work could have been done by the
property owner and each one was notified to this effect. Had the
proPerty owner notified the department that he would do the work the
subject portion would have been deleted from the project. The
Director will continue to work with the property owner to resolve the
problem.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4387, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THAT THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN
ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE IN ANNUAL
INSTALLMENTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS).
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 4387 be waived and that same be and it is hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, He lms" Scott, Arth
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4388, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIDE-
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WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE ADJACENT PROPERTY
PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)~
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 4388 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
On October 16 Council received the Engineer's report relating to the
Consolidated Lighting District Annexation No. 3. ~owever, at the
November 6 meeting a petition was approved by Council for the instal-
lation of street lights on Front Street, This area was ordered
included in this District. Council therefore received a revised report
at this time,
Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Charles McCurdy, 217 S.
Baldwin Avenue, stated in part that he could not understand why
property owners on the west side of Baldwin must pay for the lights
and maintenance of those installed primarily for the benefit of
Fashion Park. That property owners in the immediate area have had
enough problems with the construction of the facility, etc., and
that paying for the lights does not seem equitable to him.
Discussion ensued during which the possibility of having the City pay
for the cost of lighting on the west side of the street was pursued.
The Director of Public Works explained the procedure and noted that
the method used in the subject instance is consistent with City
policy. Some discussion also held on adequate notification to
property owners when they are going to be assessed for some improvement..
they could then have the opportunity to be heard prior to installation
rather than after the fact, that is, if this procedure would not
present a real problem.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani-
mously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the city pay the cost of
lighting and maintenance on the west side of Baldwin Avenue between
Huntington and Hugo Reid Drive and that the City Attorney prepare the
appropriate resolution for submission to Council. During the interim
the Director of Public Works will give thought to whether or not this
procedure would present ramifications and what effect it might radiate
into other areas.
Although' this matter resolved itself due to the disapproval of the
proposed change in the General Plan for technical reasons it appears
on agenda in public hearing procedure, therefore, Mayor Arth declared
the hearing open. Ray Cline, l55 Genoa Street, questioned the action
of Council in its disapproval of an effort to redevelop the property
at ll30-l150 W. Colorado Street; that it would improve in appearance
instead of being vacant all the time. No one else desiring to be
heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was MOVED
by Councilman Helms that the matter be FILED.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 31668 be
DISAPPROVED. This also pertains to the Eaton property.
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NO. 30849
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 32056
(condominium at 430-446 Fairview Avenue) be approved subject to
conditions set forth by the Planning Commission, Department of Public
Works and the Water Department.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that the final map of Tract No. 30849 (Condominium
at 504-508 W. Huntington Drive) be approved subject to conditions set
forth by the Planning Commission, Department of Public Works and the
Water Department.
Council received Planning Commission recommendation reaffirming the I
use of redevelopment with the preliminary report of the Ad Hoc Central
City Study Committee. No action required.
Council received a communication from the developers of Tract No. 30163,
31254 and 31255 requesting deletion of the requirement for sidewalks in
these tracts which are cul-de-sac streets running south of Foothill
Boulevard. Reasons were set forth in the November 7 letter. .
1) sidewalks were not installed on any residential street running
south of Foothill Boulevard west of specified streets, 2) the Property
Owners' Association in the area has recommended against sidewalks,
3) sidewalks reduce front yard depth thereby lowering the appearance
of the homes, 4) sidewalks on a residential cul-de-sac street serving
11 homes seem excessive, and 5) sidewalks are expensive to construct
and maintain. Council also received the report of the Director of
Public Works recommending that the City policy requiring these
sidewalks be continued.
Hugh Cox, 601 W. Lemon Avenue commented in part that two of the
residents on Don Pablo object to sidewalks.
Don Smith, 1019 Don Pablo Drive, commented that architecturally,
landscaping-wise and maintenance-wise, .sidewalks would-not ennance
the short street.
Gordon Maddock, 37 E. Huntington Drive, representing some builders,
stated in part that in his opinion requiring sidewalks on a cul-de-sac
street with less than 12 homes is far reaching.. there would be very
few cars.. that it seems to provide a playground for children and the
grade at the subject locations is rather extreme and would really make
it hazardous for children.
The Director of Public Works advised that since 1967 the requirement
has been uniformly applied; that the Planning Commission had initiated
the requirement. He noted two other subdivisions under construction
where sidewalks are in and completed pursuant to the requirement...
both have very short cul-de-sac streets.
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Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that although the require-
ment does cost the developers a lot more money these particular
developments are not any different than others in the last few years;
that the policy should be uniformly applied; that it was originally
instituted for the safety of children (although in the subject case
they may not be used very much). It was submitted that the present
owners may not live in the houses during their lifetimes; the next
tenant may have children or someone confined to a wheelchair for
instance. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried unanimously that the request be DENIED.
Council received the request for improved safety on Camino Real
between Santa Anita and El Monte Avenues. It was noted in the petition
that two children enroute to school have recently been struck and
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injured by cars in the subject vicinity. While there is no evidence
that speed violations were involved the residents have long been
concerned about the heavy traffic flow and excessive speeding and the
attendant hazard to life and the nuisance to residential living. John
Colley, 135 W. Camino Real, spoke to this matter and stated in part that
the residents would accept the posting of signs and increased patrolling.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, secorided by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Director of Fublic Works
be AUTHORIZED to install 25 m.p.h. signs in appropriate locations on
Camino Real.
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Council received a petition signed by three property owners opposing
the proposed Stop-N-Go market at Santa Anita and Floral Avenue. The
City Manager advised that the location is zoned for the proposed use
and the Planning Director could see no basis for denying the plan
submitted, Frank Cann, 923 N. Santa Anita Avenue, stated in part that
he does not object to a grocery store, but the subject one is a
franchise operation with an intention to remain open for 24 hours, that
it would sell liquor; that there are two other liquor stores in the
area. He also noted noise which would be emanated therefrom; that the
type of store is one he does not like to see in the City. That if it
is approved he would like to see a wall constructed enclosing the
property. In closing he suggested the City purchase the property and
improve it into a park.
Responding to the 24 hour operation the City Attorney stated in part
that if a nuisance should develop it is possible something could be
done about it; that there are adequate regulations; but that legally
there is very little to be done about it.
A representative of the developer addressed Council stating in part
that the proposed operation is a neighborhood convenience center type
permitting customers to come in and not have to stand in line as one
does in a large market or after the markets are closed it services
customers. He noted the surrounding improvements - three service
stations - laundry mat - liquor stores, and that liquor cannot be
sold after 2 a.m. so there is no danger there.
No action taken.
of this property
and that he took
Mayor Arth asked the record to show that the owner
is the Union Oil Company - his business affiliation
no part in this judgment,
HUGO REID Council received a petition opposing the closing of Hugo Reid Drive at
CLOSURE Baldwin Avenue; that many residents in the area have changed their
PETITION views concerning this; that with the completion of the median strip
PI /Vr. (1:",_ in Baldwin Avenue a physical change has taken place which was not
. ~., j. - I envisioned or considered by many residents. That with the new alert-
I~' i/I f..f.1.t., .ness of the need for unobstructed accessabllity to all areas by
o rescue and amergency units, the City Council was urged not to close
~'..;;.</<'~ .f..-.oHugo Reid Drive upon the installation of traffic signals on Baldwin.
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Discussion ensued and Councilman Hage felt the petition should again
be considered after the project is completed, the same as the petition
for the closing was considered in the beginning. It was recalled by
Councilman Butterworth that it was a Council commitment following the
results of a vote to close Hugo Reid that it be temporarily closed
during the construction and permanently closed upon traffic signal
installation.
David Powell, 911 Victoria, President of the Santa Anita Village
Association, also recalled that the 'decision was made to close the
street because of the preponderance of residents in the area who felt
it was primarily necessary for the safety of children. He urged
Council to 'abide by the decision.
In response to a question the Director of Public Works stated the
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entire operation should be completed and in operation by September of
1974 and it was noted by Councilman Scott that Council has a lone time
to consider this.
Robert Monroe, 308.Cabrillo Road, Vice' President of the Santa Anita
Village Association, stated in part that the inconvenience was recognized
but would be acceptable by the residents in order to control the through
traffic.
No action. Petition filed.
PUBLIC Council received a recommended policy for charging for copies of public
DOCUMENT documents which incorporates the suggestions made by Council at a I
CHARGE meeting of November 6. The only change made by Council was that non-
~ " t)r.".." r, residents be charged 15~ per page for each copy requested instead of
-:J ~/'-VlfV"<--"-" 10~. An effort will be made to have as much material as possible ln
6 the City Library where it may be reviewed, Staff will work out the
~~ ~ policy. It was MOVED by Counciilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
~"-' _v Hage and carried unanimously that the charges be adopted as City policy.
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PARKWAY Council received a prior report relating to the City's Parkway Mainte-
MAINTENANCE nance policy as it relates to separation strips between arterial
C- -1. .-It-: roadways and private or public frontage roads, A map was submitted
p; , )"Vt.J;.M'..o indicating locations of existing frontage roads together with a drawing
presenting a typical roadway section and tabulation of the various
.17 1/J...)~./.-.~11'C:-/ dimensional relationships. These roadways abut Foothill Boulevard and
t'u Colorado Boulevard, both of which are State highways and will remain so
until the State relinquishes them to the City following completion of
the Freeway in Pasadena. Council confirmed the present policy and
asked that the abutting property owners be advised that the maintenance
of the separation strips between their frontage road and the arterial
roadway is their responsibility.
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NO. 29540
Chelsea Road
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
VMini-Parks
Councilman Butterworth was excused at 11:35 p.m.
As instructed by Council the City Manager and staff had met with
builders, architects and developers concerning eight sections of the
R-3 Code and if Council concurs with the suggested revisions the Code
would have to be redrafted in those areas.
Al Coke, of the Meeker Development Company, expressed appreciation for
the time and effort extended by members of the City staff in arriving
at the revisions which he felt will be most beneficial to all concerned,
Council was pleased that the developers and the City have been able to
arrive at something workable and better in all respects. The Code
sections will be rewritten and every effort will be made to make certain
there is no misunderstanding in the meaning.
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Council received information that the improvements in Tract No. 29540,
Chelsea Road, have been completed in accordance with requirements and
conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and Council, Whereupon
it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Rage and
carried unanimously that the streets be ACCEPTED for MAINTENANCE by
the City.
It was noted that the preliminary improvement plans for the mini parks
at Highland Oaks and Santa Anita Elementary Schools have been reviewed
and approved by the School District, however, the Administration staff
of the School prefers to have the Board review the final plans. Where-
upon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and
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that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids immediately
following the School Board review. (The present schedule calls for bids
to be received December 20.) Following the School Board review the
plans will be available for Council to study.
TREE REMOVAL Council received a communication from the owner of property at 17 E.
APPROVAL LeRoy requesting permission to remove a silver maple parkway tree... due
Pit} to surface root growth, The resident is willing to pay for both the
. v/'Lt.t.- removal and replacement. It was MOVED by' Councilman Hage, seconded by
n . .t? L Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the request be granted
fc;v;,. ,.//J--,-- and that similar offers will be accepted in the future. The City
Manager advised that to guarantee the replacement payment will be on
hand prior to the removal.
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LIGHTING
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The City Manager advised that by provisions of Resolution No. 4185 the
lighting plan for Fashion Park is subject to approval by the Council.
The Planning Department has reviewed the lighting plans and made
recommendations in the report dated November 20, including .75 foot
candles (min.) as the design criteria instead of the 1.5 foot candles
as requested by the applicant. Discussion held on the intensity of the
recommended change and comparisons were made with other locations. In
keeping with the energy crisis it was the consensus that the .75 foot
candles would be adequate.
-Ernie Weber, of Anita Associates, asked his electrical engineer about
the difference and it was stated that there may be a violation of State
Requirements and referred to the possibility of break-ins, etc., with
inadequate lighting.
However, it was thought that the applicant could come back to Council
with an appeal after he has given the matter further consideration.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Helms and carried unanimously that the recommendation of staff be
approved and that the parking lot lighting plan be revised using ,75
foot candles as the design criteria instead of the 1.5 foot candles.
Council received the recommendation of staff that authority be given
for the installation of two diesel fuel tanks at Fire Stations 2 and
3. The Fire Chief felt that fuel storage for the Eire Department is
inadequate and the situation is critical. It was MOVED by Councilman
Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as
follows that two such tanks be authorized and that $4000 be appropriated
from Capital Improvement Fund for said expenditure.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott,. Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the following three
locations be approved for Christmas tree storage tents. All subject
to conditions specified in the reports.
1. Better Gardens, 145 E. Huntington Drive
2. C. Hawkins Company, 101 N. First Avenue
3. Boys' Christian League, 220 E. Live Oak (Business License and
cash bond requirement waived.)
Council received the October 1973 financial reports. Ordered filed.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (IN SUMMARY)
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ORDINANCE
VNO. 1500
ADOPTED
ORDINANCE
NO. 1501
VINTRODUCED
~DINANCE
NO. l502
INTRODUCED
Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa, stated in part that he has made clear his
position on CRA and referred to a statement made by one of the
Councilmen at this meeting that at the last election the people in their
vote for the Councilmen who were elected gave their support to redevelop-
ment. That this same Councilman said those who oppose CRA are opposed
because of outside sources. He stated further that this is a weak
argument; that it is true the opponents have gained some general
information from outside sources but felt Council could not frown 'upon
their endeavor to obtain information from any source. Reference was
made to another statement that redevelopment is the only answer for
the downtown area because it cannot improve by itself and yet it was
submitted that efforts must be made to capture the $45,000 from the
improvements that have already been made in the area. This he felt is
contradictory. He agreed that this Council is an experienced Council,
however, experience works in many ways and how it is used is what is
important.
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Walt Landor, l654 Rodeo Road, stated that since the question of CRA
never came up at the last election, to'which he said Councilman Helms
would attest, he asked Councilman Scott to tell why he made the
statement when it is incorrect. Councilman Scott declined to reply
stating in part that this is the time reserved for those in the
audience to speak to the Council, that he was. not here to be put
through an inquisition,
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1500 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2637 AND
2647 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STANDBY PROVISIONS IN
THE EVENT THE UNIFORM SALES TAX IS SUSPENDED FOR ANY REASON."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as:follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. l500 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1501, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
FOR MODIFICATION PROCEDURES TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
of Ordinance No. 1501 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1502, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULATING CONDOMINIUM
SUBDIVISION. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
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RESOLUTION
,./NO. 4389
v ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
,/NO. 4390
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NO. 4394
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carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the f~ll body
of Ordinance No. 1502 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4389 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECOGNIZING THE LOS ANGELES
REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING BOARD AS THE COUNTY REGIONAL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND COORDINATING BODY FOR CIMINAL JUSTICE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the f~ll body
of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4390, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A MODIFICATION PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A MEDICAL BUILDING AT 620 WEST DUARTE ROAD."
Following discussion with Henry Hege, representing the applicant for
the medical building, concerning the sections setting forth conditions
imposed in the modification of the parking regulations, the following
amendments were approved on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried:
Section 1 (2) to read: PARKING SPACES SHALL NOT BE MARKED TO INDICATE
IN ANY MANNER THAT A SPACE IS RESERVED NOR SHALL, IN FACT, ANY SPACE BE
RESERVED FOR ANY PERSON OR USE, EXCEPT FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS."
Section 1 (3) add to last sentence, "AND HE MAY DIRECT TENANTS AND
EMPLOYEES TO PARK IN SPECIFIC AREAS."
It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4390 be
ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
AYES:
NOES:.
ABSENT:
Councilman Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
In order to consider the following matter the provisions of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth,
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4394, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PAY 50% OF
THE 1974-75 METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT TAX."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
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TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECONVENED
RESIGNATION
APPOINTMENT
COUNCILMEN
EXCUSED
ADJOURNMENT
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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 Hage, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
Councilman Butterworth
At 12:35 a.m. November 21 Council adjourned to an executive session in
the Conference Room.
At 12:45 a.m, Council reconvened in the Council Chamber.
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The resignation of Mrs. Betty Willis from the Arcadia Beautiful
Commission was accepted with regret.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously Morris L, Hegg, 2334 S. Second Avenue, was
appointed to the Planning Commission. This term to expire June 30,
1977 .
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott -
Councilmen Arth and Helms were excused from the next regular meeting.
At 12:50 a.m. November 21 the meeting adjourned in memory of Donald L.
Camphouse to December 4, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
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