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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
HEARING
TENNIS COURTS
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 1974
The CHy Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 19, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. J, William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration
Mayor C. Robert Arth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
Councilman Scott
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously Councilman Scott was excused from this meeting.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the minutes of the.regular meeting of February 5, 1974 were
APPROVED. Councilman Butterworth abstained as he was absent on said
date.
Mayor Arth advised that the hearing on the tennis courts proposed for
the Baldwin Avenue Reservoir #3 would not be held at this scheduled
time. He explained that staff was not prepared to attest to the strength
of the roof on which the tennis courts were to be placed and that a
search of the records had brought this to light, He said the matter
would be postponed until further engineering is developed as to what
would be safe and advisable for the subject location,
Councilman Helms then MOVED that the matter be placed off the agenda and
staff instructed to continue to investigate through the engineering
sourceS available facts which would bear upon the feasibility of
constructing any kind of tennis court on the subject reservoir. Motion
seconded by Councilman Hage.
Prior to the roll call Councilman Butterworth stated in part that
Council had only been informed of this fact this evening and if there
were to be tennis courts on the reservoir they would be talking in
terms of an expenditure of over a hundred thousand dollars; that the
City doesn't have that kind of money and those in favor of the tennis
courts would be misleading themselves if they thought the City would
spend that kind of money - he did not think it would. He expressed
regret that this information had been determined on the night of the
hearing and offered his apology to both those in favor and those
opposed who had spent many hours gathering information and evidence.
Councilman Helms agreed in part however he submitted that it is possible
with some qualifications the engineers may find a way to construct some
courts at the subject site without such an expenditure of money. He
expressed the hope that the engineers may be able to determine the
feasibility of some alternate course.
Mayor Arth stated in part that both observations are well taken and
expressed how he felt realizing the tremendous amount of work which
has gone into both sides of this issue. He concluded that it would
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HEARING
STREET
IMPROVMENT
EIR APPROVED
SECOND AVENUE
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HEARING
FASHION PARK
LOT SPLIT
APPROVED
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serve no useful purpose to hold a hearing on a matter which at the moment
does not exist. He then called for the roll call vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilme~ Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
Staff will confer with the engineers who designed the reservoir in
question.
CONTINUED - Improvement of Second Avenue from Colorado to Laurel
(Project No. 423). The Director of Public Works explained the location 1
and description and purpose of this project which consists of construction
of curb, gutter, sidewalk and asphalt pavement on the east side of
Second Avenue as well as resurfacing of the existing pavement. Other
app~rtenant work such as driveway aprons are included. It was noted
that right of way acquisition is unnecessary. It will provide for the
proper alignment of Second Avenue and will improve the traffic flow,
pedestrian safety and street parking. ,Council also received an amended
draft of the Environmental Impact Report.
This hearing is continued from February 5 and Mayor Arth declared it
open whereupon Arthur Boettcher, 800 N. Second Avenue, felt sidewalks
on the east side would be too close to his property which is on a
corner. He expressed concern about the speed of the traffic on Second
Avenue and the need for parking which he felt could be permitted inside
Eisenhower Park and not on the street. He was in favor of curbs and
gutters however. A letter from Mrs. A. C. Boggs, 200 E. Forest Avenue,
was received into the record. She was in favor of the street widening
but not the sidewalks.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani-
mously.
It was the consensus of Council that the improvement is needed and that
the channelization will permit safe merging of vehicles and that it will
provide 19 parking spaces along the east side of Second Avenue across
from the park where parking is presently prohibited due to congestion
caused by the narrow parkway. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the
Environmental Impact Report be APPROVED,
CONTINUED - Recommendation of the Planning Commission for a lot split at
400 South Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park). This was continued from
February 5 so the attorney for the shopping center could confer with his
client about Council's request for a covenant to the effect that the
parcels would not be sold separately. Council received a draft of such
covenant. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Richard Volpert, I
attorney representing Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., responded to
questions propounded by Council, No one else desiring to be heard the
hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried unanimously.
It WaS MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Lot Split L-74-2 be APPROVED
subject to the conditions in the staff report of February 5 and the
additional conditions contained in the staff report of February 19,
with the further provisions that the Reciprocal Easement Agreement be
acknowledged so that it may be recorded with the approved tract map. A
certified copy of same is to be furnished the City; any loans of record
affecting the property shall be subordinated to this covenant when
recorded, and that the attorneys for Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc.,
furnish the City a written opinion to the effect that this covenant will
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HEARING
SIDEWALKS
Sierra Madre
APPROVED
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effectively prohibit Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc. from selling any
one of the three (3) parcels of property, individually, prior to the
expiration of the 20 year period.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
Council received a request for the installation of sidewalks on Sierra
Madre Boulevard between Oakhaven and the west City boundary. The
Director of Public Works submitted a report therefor and also a
Supplementary Environmental Impact Report. Mayor Arth declared the
hearing open and James Havassy, 234 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, sub-
mitted photographs and referred to the traffic problem stating that
the sidewalks are very important to the residents. Elaine Lehmann,
134 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, spoke in favor also. No one desiring
to speak in opposition the hearing ~as CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman
Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously.
It was noted that it would be necessary for the City to accept a five
foot street dedication from the owners of three properties with no
L' '~..~f.J~existing curb and gutter. In return for this dedication street
~~ improvements will be constructed at no cosr to the abutting owner.
At two corner properties a four foot sidewalk is recommended for
construction within the existing parkway and no dedication required.
These improvements would be installed as part of the City Funded
Phase VIII Sidewalk Program. Discussion held on the construction of a
4 foot sidewalk to save the shrubs and fences.
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APPROVED
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Used Car
Sales Lot
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General Plan
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It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for sidewalks
at this location be APPROVED and incorporated in the Phase VIII
sidewalk program; that the dedication of the rights of way be accepted
from the abutting owners and constricting the sidewalk at the two
corner properties of Rodeo Road to preserve the existing walls that
they have.
AYES,
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously the Environmental Impact Report on this improvement
was APPROVED.
Application of Charles L. Roberts for a Council Permit to allow a used
car sales lot at 222 E. Huntington Drive. Mayor Arth declared the
hearing open and no one desiring to be heard ilie hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Counci lman Helms and
carried unanimous ly. It was further MOVED by Councilman Butt erworth,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the permit be
APPROVED.
Planning Commission recommendation for texL amendment on procedures for
adopting and amending the General Plan (set forth in its Resolution
No. 840). Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring
to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butter~orth,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Ie ~as MOVED by
Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously
that the recommendation be approved and that the City Attorney be
insLfucred to prepare the appropriate ordinance.
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TRACT
NO. 32334
Tentative Map
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NO. 32103
Revised
Tentative Map
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TRACT
NO. 30721
FINAL MAP
HEARING
SCHEDULED
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TRACT
NO. 23947
FINAL MAP
APPROVED
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, )JSE PERMIT
RATIFIED
RECREATION
COMMISSION
Baseball
Diamond
APPROVED
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The Planning Commission at its meeting of February 12 denied the
tentative map of Tract No. 32334 for the creation of a 10 lot sub-
division at 720-728 W. Lemon Avenue and 1821-1827' S. Baldwin Avenue.
It was felt by the Commission that the substandard lots and non-
conforming use would not be appropriate for Lhe area. The Planning
Director exhibited and explained projecturals. He also advised that
since the action of the Commission the developer had revised figures
which would bring the subdivision more into keeping with the standards
of the City. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that based on the
proposed changes the matter be referred back to the. Commission without
recommendation.
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the revised tentative 1
map of Tract No. 32103... creating a 7 lot subdivision at 870,W.
Foothill Boulevard. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by
, Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the tentative map
be APPROVED subject to previous conditions of approval and those set
forth in the staff report dated February 12.
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the final map of
Tract No.. 30721 creating a 7 lot subdivision at 310,W. Foothill Boulevard.
The Planning Director advised that the final map is in substantial
compliance with the approved tentative map. During this consideration
Mrs. Walter Kenrich, 1045 Burnell Oaks Lane, stated in part that a
notice of the public hearing held before the Planning Commission had
not been received and submitted reasons that, in her opinion, the tract
should not be approved. The developer, Mr.. Ellison, responded stating
in part that the demolition and final grading has been accomplished in
compliance with the requirements and that building permits have been
issued for him to proceed. He submitted that. Mrs.. Kenrich has been
aware of the tract as they attended a meeting on the matter in June of
1973 and that the property was posted with a notice.
It was the consensus of Council that a public hearing on the final map
should be held by and before the. City Council and it was MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth,. seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani-
mously, that same be scheduled for March 5.
On recommendation of the Planning Commission the final map of Tract
No. 23947 creating a 14 unit condominium at 931-935 West Duarte Road
waS APPROVED on. MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried unanimously.
Pl~nning Commission Resolution No. 844 granting a conditional use
permit to construct a garage for automotive repair at 412 and 418 North
First Avenue was RATIFIED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously.
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Council received the recommendation of the Recreation Commission that
funds be appropriated for the construction of a baseball field on
Baldwin Stocker School grounds including all necessary facilities,
except bleachers, for use by the West Arcadia Little League.
A representative of the Little League stated in part that this is the
only League that does not have a home playing field. This is due to
construction at the County Park which has resulted in the loss of the
field. Financial support was requested. It was noted that the park
would be maintained by the parents and that the neighbors do not object
to the proposed use of the school grounds. It was the consensus of
Council that all Little Leagues should be treated equally and it was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
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BONITA PARK
LIGHTING
REPLACEMENT
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SIDEWALKS
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RESTAURANT
DANCING
APPROVED
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FASHION PARK
LANDSCAPING
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roll call vote as follows that $13,300 be APPROPRIATED from the Capital
Outlay Fund to pay for the construction as itemized in the Recreation
Director's report dated February 14, 1974.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
On recommendation of the Recreation Commission it was MOVED by
Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on
call vote as follows that $475 be appropriated from the Parks and
Recreation Facilities Fund for the replacement of vandalized light
bulbs at Bonita Park.
roll
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
LONGDEN AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN BALDWIN AND HOLLY
CAMINO REAL, NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN HOLLY AND EL MONTE
The question of constructing sidewalks at this location was continued
to this meeting. The public hearing was CLOSED on February 5 and
Council had advised that any further testimony would be received in
writing. Mayor Arth and Councilman Hage felt that sidewalks were not
needed on both sides of Longden at this location; that there was not a
preponderance of feeder streets and that the sidewalk on the north side
could adequately take care of pedestrians at this time.
Councilman Helms referred to the speed of the traffic on this street
and felt it should be treated the same as Baldwin Avenue or Santa Anita
Avenue - all heaVily travelled streets. He felt those who want sidewalks
should not be denied this degree of safety; that there was adequate
setback to accommodate the City's right of way.
Councilman Butterworth suggested that inasmuch as he was absent from
the February 5 meeting and with Councilman Scott absent from this
meeting the matter be carried over until the next regular meeting -
that during the interim he would review the proceedings.
It was agreed that the sidewalks proposed for Longden Avenue and those
for the north side of Camino Real between Holly and El Monte be
continued until March 5. This was on MOTION by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously.
Application for Council permit for dancing at the Westerner Restaurant,
181 Colorado Place. This had been continued pending the submission
of some guidelines from staff. These, were incorporated in a report
dated February 19. Council talked in terms of a temporary permit at
this time as it would take some time for a Code Text amendment to
become effective with additional time for the applicant to go through
the conditional use process. The applicant indicated his willingness
to comply with any and all conditions. It was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth that a temporary permit be issued for a period of six
months. Councilman Helms seconded the motion which was carried unani-
mously.
Council received staff report outlining the landscaping plan for the
parking lot at Fashion Park. The Planning Department felt that the
plan as submitted provides for proper distribution of the landscaping
and enhances the appearance of the project. The landscaping for the
areas adjacent to the buildings will be submitted with the plans of
the respective buildings. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded
by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the plans be
APPROVED.
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ROAD PROJECT
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4409
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4410
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HEARING
SCHEDULED
ADVERTISE
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Council received information on the environmental impact assessment for
relief trunk sewer line by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District -
Second Avenue, Live Oak to Norman.
Council received material relating to the improvement of Lower Azusa
Road from the limits of Roseglen Street and Route 605 Freeway. Staff
report dated February 14 and on file in the office of the City Clerk
explains the establishment of the roadway as part of the System of
Highways of the County and the amount of money necessary to satisfy
the City's financial obligation pursuant to an agreement. The following
resolutions were adopted therefor.
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4409 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF
LOWER AZUSA,ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, 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 Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4410 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD."
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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
Pursuant to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Act
pertaining to the improvement of Las Tunas Drive between Baldwin and
Live Oak, Job No. 429, it was'MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that a public hearing on the
Environmental Impact Report be scheduled for March 19.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the construction 1
of the Eisenhower Park Annex and the Golden West-Fairview Park Projects
be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids.
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works
the work performed by Tony C. Holquin Construction Company in the
improvement of First Avenue Job No. 375 was accepted and final payment
was authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract on MOTION by
Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
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EXCESS CITY
OWNED LAND
LEASE
HEARING .;
SCHEDULED
CITY
TRANSPORTATION
ISYSTEM
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FINANCIAL('
REPORT
AGENDA ORDER vi'
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RESTAURANT
ORDINANCE
NO. 1504/
ADOPTED '(
PERSONNEL
BOARD (
IPPOINTMENT
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Council received the communication relating to the lease of city-
owned property at 219 N. First Avenue. The Assistant City Manager
advised in his report dated February 15 that the subject land is not
needed at this particular time and recommended leasing it for a period
of five years at an annual lease payment of $2,100. The matter
requires a public hearing and it was MOVED by Councilman Hage.. seconded
by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the hearing be
scheduled for March 19.
The Administrative Assistant explained in detail a proposal for
providing some type of municipal transportation system, He recommended
the concept of the limited dial-a-ride bus system as outlined in his
report dated February 15. Federal funds would be available for this
program. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unanimously that the staff recommendations of
February 15 be approved conditioned on obtaining the Public Employee
Program Funds. Staff to look into Dial-a-ride program with cab
companies.
Council received the financial statement for the month of January.
Held over until March 5.
Council received a request from the Derby Restaurant for a permit to
allow dancing at 233 E. Huntington. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that staff obtain
specifics from the applicants so a public hearing may be scheduled.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1504, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE R-3 MULTIPLE-
FAMILY ZONE REGULATIONS AND AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN RELATED
DEFINITIONS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
. and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1504 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Scott
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously, Robert G. Margett was appointed to the Personnel Board.
, This will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Charles E.
Gilb. The term will expire June 30, 1974.
Councilman Helms referred to his communication directed to the Council
wherein he asked that some consideration be given the possibility of
granting the senior citizens some relief on the utility tax. Staff
will check with any other jurisdiction which has put this into effect.
Councilman Helms also referred to his communication concerning the
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availability of a parcel of land on the west corner of Sixth and
Longden Avenues. It was his thought that it is a natural for park
development. However, it would be wise to first ascertain the thinking
of the neighbors and to have an appraisal of the property. It was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
roll call vote as follows that $300 be appropriated from General
Contingency Account to cover the cos't of, said appraisal.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilmen Scott
At 10:50 p.m. the meeting ADJOURNED to March 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room.
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