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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1975
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, September 2, 1975 at 7:30 p,m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall,
Joel McIntyre, Elder
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Don Penman, Assistant in the Office of the City Manager
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1975 were
APPROVED. Councilman Helms abstained as he was absent at that time.
The following Boy Scouts made individual reports of their recent
attendance to the 14th World Boy Scouts Jamboree held in Nordjamb,
Norway, There were 18,000 scouts from five Continents in attendance,
Each Boy Scout spoke of his pride in representing the United States
and on behalf of the Arcadia Boy Scouts a photograph showing the
18,000 scouts forming a Hand of Accomplishments was presented to
Council.
Jeff Stokes, Norde Erickson, Ken Russell and John McAllister.
Mayor Gilb introduced and congratulated Mrs, Mary McAllister, District
Chairman of the Lucky Baldwin District, and first woman on the Boy
Scout Council.
It was rhe consensus of Council that the hearing scheduled on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning an ordinance
prohibiting emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels and at,
specific times (Res. No, 898) be postponed pending some changes in the
content, It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman
Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that this matter be
referred back to the Planning Commission for further study toward a
more workable content.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Mayor Gilb announced that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
concerning proposed Annexation No. 44 (Mayflower area) be scheduled for
a public hearing on September 16,
And that the Appeal filed from the decision of the Planning Commission
in connection with a modification application on property at 802-814
North First Avenue be scheduled for a public hearing on September 16,
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HEARING
LOT SPLIT
238-240 W,
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Appeal from the Planning Commission's denial of an application to create
two lots by realignment of lot lines at 238-240 LeRoy Avenue. The
Planning Director explained th?t Messrs, Beckwith, Camphouse and
Schaeffer had filed an application on the subject properties which are
zoned R-l and currently developed with single family dwellings. They
are also part of land proposed for Tract No, 31826 which was denied by
Council due to illegal lot divisions within the proposed project, This
lot split application is an endeavor to legalize some of the land
divisions by adding 130' of the 238 property to the 240 property. Both
would exceed the minimum requirements for R-l zone and would be consistent
with the density designation in the General Plan. Configuration of one
of the lots would be unusual for the area but would not present a problem
unless the owner would fail to provide adequate property maintenance.
The Commission recommended denied 'by: a 4 to 2 vote of this lot split,
projecturals' of'the lots were reviewed. . The width of the'properties' 'I
w'ould b~ 80'. and 90' ~nd 'the existing houses' would reInain w,ith 'the
removal'of,~ barn on one of the lots.
Mayor Gilb announced that all of the correspondence from residents
either in favor or opposed to the lot split have been received by Council
and will be filed with the subject matter. He also advised that the
matter before Council at this time is only the application for the lot
split and not with Tract No, 31826.
Mayor Gilb then declared the hearing open and the following persons
spoke in part:
Henry Hege, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. David Schaeffer, owner of 240 W,
LeRoy Avenue and one of the applicants, read a communication from
Mr, Schaeffer advising that he desired to acquire the rear portion of
238 W. LeRoy Avenue from Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith who are the owners in
an attempt to eliminate what the City considers an illegal lot split.
That he had conferred with the City Attorney who had suggested this step
as a possible solution to correct the situation, He noted a similar lot
split on the north side of Palm Avenue east of Holly which was approved
in 1974. The letter continued in part that Mr, and Mrs. Camphouse had
full knowledge of their property boundaries when they acquired 238 W,
LeRoy in 1974, He concluded that if the split is approved he will
assume full responsibility for maintenance of this back portion. Mr. Hege
responded to a question by Councilman Helms that he could not speak for
Mr. Schaeffer as to what he would do with this back portion if Tract 31826
is not approved.
Frank Weiss, 2047 Carolwood, representing Mr. and Mrs. William Beckwith
who own the rear portion of 238 W. LeRoy, stated in part that actually
the vote on the Planning Commission level was 3 to 3 but that it was
changed to 4 to 2 in order for the appeal to be filed, He recalled that
a tentative tract map was approved unanimously by the Commission and
denied by Council on a 3 to 2 vote when the illegal lot split came to
light...that at that time certain Council members suggested the parties
involved attempt to clear up the illegality of the lot splits if another
endeavor were to be made to have the tract approved.
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In response to an inquiry from Councilman Helms Mr, Beckwith stated in
part that he does not have an agreement or contract to sell the rear
portion of 238 to Mr, Schaeffer.. that he has been informed he could
not negotiate until the lot split is cleared up,
Mr, Weiss continued that the situation remains the same as it was when
Council considered the tract map.. the front of 238 belongs to Mr. &
Mrs. Camphouse and the rear portion to the Beckwiths but this has not
been recorded in the name of Beckwith.
Nora Guarino, 253 Naomi Avenue, referred to a similar situation at 375
W, Palm Drive.. this occurred in 1972 ... and that one of the present
Councilmen was on the Council at that time and voted AYE in favor of the
lot split, She said there wasn't a problem then except that there was
a provision for a 25' dedication for a future street. She continued in
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part that she could do nothing with her property which is 80 x 285 and
large enough for two lots until Council assists by legalizing the lot
split before Council at this time .', that unless it is approved all
residents in the block, whether or not they are part of any subdivision,
would be losing in property values. She noted a recent fire in a shed
on the rear of a lot " that there are many old sheds just sitting on
properties without any use. She asked for favorable consideration of
the subject application,
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Virginia Wilson, 227 Naomi Avenue, noted that some of the residents on
the north side of LeRoy who have opposed the lot split purchased their
homes with the seller retaining the rear portions for frontage on a
street which became Magna Vista. She felt when there is an illegality
there should be some way of correcting it and that the solution presented
to Council is a simple way.
Michael McCann, 270.LeRoy Avenue, asked for a clarification of the present
status of the lots in question. The City Attorney explained that the
lot situation came to light when the proposed subdivision came before
Council and trat an illegal lot split exists even though it has never
been recorded .. that what is before Council at this time is the rear
portion of 238 LeRoy which would be added to the property to the west
which would end up with an L shaped lot.
Eugene Thompson, 226 LeRoy Avenue, spoke to setbacks from the curb line
to the property line and the Planning Director exhibited projecturals
which indicated the houses to be 48' back from the curbline or 36' from
the front property line, Mr. Thompson commented on Some of the rulings
in connection with this matter and stated in part that a request is
going to be made of the City for an appropriation of money to help the
opposing residents defend their position in this matter.
Dick Maloney, 260 LeRoy Avenue, lodged opposition and said a simple way
for Mr. Beckwith to resolve the matter would be for him to sell the back
lot to Mr. Camphouse who should have had it in the first place and then
the Camphouses could retain it or sell it toMr. Schaeffer.
Bill Zeutzius, 340 LeRoy Avenue, stated in part that Council should
decide on the matter before it and not be concerned with what transpired
at other times and places; that about 80 percent of the residents in the
area do not want the lot split; that when they are ready to develop their
land with a potential street coming through the rear of their properties
they will get together. TheY,should be the ones who should be listened
to not those who come in to develop for their own financial gain. He
felt the proposed lot split would have a substantial adverse effect on
the neighborhood and asked for denial,
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Thomas. Mallory" 239 S. Altura Road, former owner of 232 LeRoy, stated in
part that he would like to have purchased the rear portion of that lot
when he purchased 232 but the owner, Mr. Ellis, was advised by a realtor
that he should retain it for future investment purposes. He felt this
is a dangerous precedent and if outsiders use devious and illegal means
to profit by violating the City ordinances then there is no need for a
General Plan, a Planning Commission, a City Attorney and the present
capable City Council, He said he has a considerable financial and
personal interest in 232 LeRoy and does not want any illegal lots or a
subdivision that would be a detriment to the neighborhood, In response
to a question he said he has a letter from Mr. Ellis indicating that he
(Mr, Ellis) has an option with Mr. Beckwith for purchase of the rear
portion of 232. Mr. Weiss said that the Beckwiths have purported to him
that they do not now or have ever had interest in 232 LeRoy or any portion
thereof and suggested there must be some misunderstanding of the letter,
Dave Thompson, 232 LeRoy Avenue, adjacent to the subject lots, stated in
part that there are two aspects for consideration, One, the illegality
of the lot split and, two, the impact on the neighborhood if the split
is approved. He quoted from the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9121,2
Division of Lots and submitted that in his opinion there is a clear
violation of the code section and felt it would be so interpreted by an
outside legal source. He continued that the creation of an L shaped
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lot would break up the continuity of a consistent neighborhood.. that
Mr, and Mrs, Camphouse are not willing applicants to this appeal and
that Mr. Beckwith has not maintained the property in question.. that
his interest is clearly profit and not neighborhood improvement, He
submitted the result of a poll he recently took of the attitudes of the
residents on LeRoy and the majority were against the split. He asked
for denial.
Ashford Wood, 300 LeRoy Avenue, stated in part that Council would be
opening a can of worms if the lot split were approved. He lodged
opposition.
John Shepherd, 260 LeRoy Avenue, stated in part that it appears from
the testimony that both sides of the matter had been of the opinion that
each property owner should be able to dispose of his property as he
pleased. He suggested that Council ask those in favor and opposed who
were in attendance at this meeting to stand to indicate how they stand
on the matter,
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No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously,
Councilman Helms stated in part that if Council had been presented with
just the lot split application, ignoring for the moment the illegality
of the lot split and the proposed subdivision, that just on its own
merit. Council would not approve this application. The residents on
Le Roy say t;he y . wan t the subdivision because they cannot maintain the
285' deep lots and yet this lot split would create an L shaped lot of
34,000 sq, ft, In his opinion the lot split would only compound the
problem and that Mr. Schaeffer probably has no intention of maintaining
the back portion if Council does approve the lot split, He continued
that nothing has been advanced to Council at this meeting in favor of
the split other than the assumption that it is Council's responsibility
to clear up the illegality and promote the very illegality that was
created with the intention for profit or gain. Council is being asked
to condone an act which was illegal, which was known by the parties to
be illegal and in a manner of an unrecorded deed and an unrecorded
contract to permit the developer to make a profit from a potential sub-
division, If Council approves the lot split it would be condoning that
conduct and set a precedent which would be followed time after time on
everyone of these types of subdivisions that would come before Council
that in his opinion there is no requirement on the part of Council to
solve the illegal problems of the persons who knowingly and willingly
entered into .. that they know the law and it is their responsibility
to obey the law, not Council's responsibility to say what you did was
illegal but we are going to say from now on it will be legal. He could
not support the application.
Councilman Saelid stated for the record "The tenor of the appeal of the
Planning Commission's denial is that the Planning Commission ignored
this Council's suggestion that this lot split situation be cleared up
prior to any further consideration by Council of the previously
considered subdivision, In my opinion such an allegation is highly I
presumptive on the pa rt of the applicants, First it is critical of the
Commission for not rubber stamping the lot split in accordance with what
they, the appellants, interpreted the Council action to indicate. I'm
pieased to state that in my observation the Planning Commission is
anything but a rubber stamp Commission and I feel it should be separate
and not dictated to by political pressures. Secondly and of primary
importance the applicants have burdened the City with their own wrong
doing.. to expect the City to place our stamp of approval on their illegal
property transaction. This is not the case of a small property owner
ignorant of or misguided in the law, but rather involves a real estate
b.oker who must be thoroughly familiar with laws pertaining to his chosen
field.
"1'he Planning Commission heard the application and judged it on its merit
in making the denial. I agree with the Planning Commission and I also agree
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with the observation of Commissioner Kuyper who referred to it as a flag
lot. I'm not going to get involved in semantics here, I'll call it an
odd-ball lot. I do not think this is good planning to make such a lot
split. Denial of this lot split does not prevent the clearing up of this
illegal property transaction. It has been referred to earlier that the
Ca~phouses might,ee a,willing ,buyer but this (proposed action)
would only establish that the City will not condone illegal lot splits
but will enforce our laws., the laws we pledged to uphold when we took
office as Council members. By upholding these laws we can give assurance
to our citizens that they will not be pressured into submittal to
developers' interests by illegal accumulation of their neighbor's property
but rather that such proposed developments will be the result of straight
forward openly recognized transactions in accordance with City law. I
cannot support this proposed development."
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In response to a question by Councilwoman Lauber concerning the possibility
of other approaches or answers to the problem the City Attorney stated in
part that the only other answer would be for the two parties (Messrs,
Beckwith and Camphouse) to work it out between them - or Council could
consider the tentative map of the proposed subdivision which would
delineate the various lots which are to be in the subdivision.. these lots
may be the illegal lots which are created without the benefit of the lot
split proceeding. The approval of this tentative map would be an approval
of the lots themselves. ,the map would delineate the lot lines and the lots
would be legal from then on.
Councilman Scott asked what grounds would there have been to deny the lot
split if the background of the situation had not come to light and had the
Camphouses owned the total property and chose to deed the rear portion to
the Schaeffers. The City Attorney stated further in part that since this
is a residential zone, has adequate access to public streets and complies
with the General Plan, the only grounds would probably have been that the
property division would seriously affect the neighborhood which determination
would have been brought about by testimony that the larger areas are not
maintained and could become dump heaps.oothat there has been testimony on
both sides,
Councilman Scott stated in part that he regrets that all of the background
testimony would probably affect the individual vote of Council - he would
like to be able to vote on the merits as they exist at this time - not
whether there is going to be a subdivision in the future..not whether
someone did something they should not haVE. He said he could not determine
in his own mind that it would make an iota of difference whether an L
shaped lot were created next door to him or a triangular lot.,as long
as it wasn't something which would affect the value of his property.
What might be done at a later time is not the issue before Council at this
meeting. He said he was not seriously concerned about the shape of the lot
and could not see where it would hurt the neighborhood. He did not condone
what was done by Mr, Beckwith if indeed he is the perpetrator of the
situation. However he was inclined to favor the appeal and recalled that
he voted against it when it was before COIJllcil previously.
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Councilwoman Lauber stated in part that prior to the time the tentative
tract map was before Council on January 7 when the illegal lot split was
brought to Council's attention the subdivision had the unanimous approval
of the Commission and of staff. She said she had thoroughly studied the
material and all recommendations and could find no'basis on'which to deny
,the lot split. ..that it is an attempt to clear up and correct a negative
action. She could not see where Council has a right to deny it. Councilman
Helms submitted that the lot split application had never been before Council
prior to this time; that rather than to break an oath of office to uphold
the laws of the City he would rather have Council consider whether or not
to remove the prohibition on illegal lot splits.
Councilman Scott referred to other irregular shaped lots and he would
choose an L shaped lot in preference to some of them. He then MOVED that
Council grant the appeal and APPROVE the lot split at 238-240 LeRoy Avenue
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HEARING
pUBLIC SAFETY
ELEMENT
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USE PERMIT
APPROVED
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subject to all conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and staff.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, ,Gilb
Council Members Saelid, Helms
None
Planning Commission Resolution No. 906 recommending a Public Safety Element
to the General Plan. It is designed to meet the requirements of both a
Seismic Safety'Element and Safety Element as set forth by the State.
Council received this proposed Element along with the Environmental Impact
Report and a technical report. The Planning Director explored in detail I
the goals of the Element - in part - to identify and evaluate potential
natural disasters.. to prevent serious structural damage to critical
facilities..to insure continuity of vital services..to serve as an
educational tool.. to utilize existing data regarding natural hazards
in the planning development program for the City. He also submitted a
brief summary of the technical report ,. primary hazards from the three
earthquake faults and recited the locations of each. Actually it is for
preventive maintenance.
Council discussed many of its aspects -- structural damage to critical
facilities .. multi-family dwellings with open stairwells .. fire drills
which the City Manager said are being conducted currently and that a
meeting of all departments is planned on disaster preparation.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Gordon Maddock, 906 S. Baldwin
Avenue, referred to the Raymond Hill Fault and the Planning Director
stated there is a study underway by the State but it will probably not
be completed for another year. He noted some of the recommendations for
the other two faults.
Councilman Helms said he would like to see some modifications concerning
hazards from low flying airplanes to and from the El Monte Airport and
referred to a development locally which was originally planned to be con-
structed on top of a fault. The Planning Director advised that the plans
have been changed to allow for more open space where the fault actually
traverses the property. Mr. Helms felt the school district should be
included in this planning. Council concurred.
Councilwoman Lauber advised that the Real Estate Commission has ruled that
every offer to sell has a stamp on it warning the buyers in this area that
they are in a hazardous earthquake area. She also would hope the Fire and
Police Departments have plans for'such disasters.
Councilman Saelid then MOVED to continue this matter until September 16
in order to provide for adequate time for the public to make comments on
the environmental impact report and that the School District be advised
of this pending Element. Councilwoman Lauber seconded the motion which
was carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
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The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for a dance
academy at 24 St. Josepr Street subject to conditions set forth in
Resolution No. 904. The Planning Director explained that the site is
proper for the requested use and is adequate in size and shape to accommo-
date the use -- including all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and
other required features. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to all conditions.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
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CONDITIONAL
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The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for a restaurant
at 1409-1411 S. Baldwin Avenue subject to conditions set forth in
Resolution No, 905. The PlanningDirector explained that the site is for
commercial use - currently being occupied- by a take-out chicken pie
business (1409) and 1411 is presently vacant. It is proposed to expand
the existing take-out business to include 'a restaurant with a seating
capacity of 60. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
conditional use permit be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms" Scott, Gilb
None
None
The Planning Commission recommended a zone variance for an addition to the
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association building at 201 Colorado
Place subject to conditions set forth in Resolution No, 908. The applicants
propose to construct an addition for office, research and storage purposes
and will also include an increase of 20 parking spaces which would be in
addition to the present 23 spaces. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the zone variance be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
PROPOSED Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning
IMPROVEMENT/ the request of Fred N. Howser for a time extension to March 1, 1976 for
TRACT Conditional Use Permit (72-16) and the tentative map of Tract No, 31634.
NO. 31634 Discussion held on conditions placed on these matters at a previous time
(tentative map) and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
and CUP 72-16 carried on roll call vote as follows that this be CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 16
(SEPTEMBER 16) and that staff prepare a report on the status of prior requirements.
RECESS
RECONVENE
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
Council reconvened.
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Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, stated that "he wished to go on record for
the benefit of the citizens that the former Council was so eager to shove
CRA rip-off down the throats of the taxpayers that it declared the race
track and Fashion Park to be blighted areas to be fixed up by CRA."
Some discussion ensued on this statement with Councilman Saelid stating
in part that there was an attempt made to include those areas but it had
been overturned by the Planning Commission as the State Law requires 4
out of 5 votes to overturn the Planning Commission and that Council was
not able to get the necessary votes, Councilman Helms felt it was
speculation on the part of Councilman Saelid.. that he was not a member
of Council at the time and does not have any inside information on what is
public record and that aspersions were being cast on the character and
reputation of elected people in this community which is poor taste in his
opinion.
Council received the report concerning the request from Los Angeles
County Road Department for jurisdiction and easement to construct Daines
Drive pedestrian bridge. In order to construct this improvement the
County must obtain jurisdiction as provided in Sections 1700 to 1704 of
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4513
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the State Streets and Highways Code. As the first step it was MOVED by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried that the
Environmental Impact Report Negative Declaration be and it is hereby
APPROVED; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute an easement to the County of Los Angeles for the right to
construct, maintain, operate, and use a pedestrian bridge and crosswalk
within the area designated as Parcel I and Parcel 4 of the aforementioned
map.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4513, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT
OF A PORTION OF DAINES DRIVE WITHIN. SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM
OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
It waS MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and I
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
On recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Public Works the
work performed by the Wray Construction Company in the construction of
sidewalks Phase IX Job No. 433 was accepted and final payment authorized
pursuant to the terms of the contract on MOTION by Councilman Scott,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council was advised on the creation of an underground utilities district
and reviewed a plan indicating the area which would include the Civic
Center, Hospital and the Chamber of Commerce areas between the two
Huntington Drives, a portion of the abutting race track property and
the County Park as well as the Huntington Drive commercial areas between
Holly and Santa Anita Avenues. Pursuant to Ordinance 1375 the City
Engineer will submit a report outlining costs and a public hearing must
be held prior to the resolution which would create the district.
Whereupon it was MOVED by: Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman
Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the hearing be
scheduled for September 16.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
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Council received the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission that I
the City acquire and develop additional parking particularly that
adjacent to the Towne Center building, A flow chart illustrated the
scheduling of actions necessary to carry a parking plan to fruition, A
recomm~ndation was also made that a Parking Authority be established as
well as an assessment district approach. It was MOVED by Councilman
Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote
as follows that staff submit the necessary resolutions and recommendations
in connection with the retention of bond consultant, bond counsel and
engineer.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
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RADIO
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NO. 1541
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On recommendation of the Police and Fire Chiefs it was MOVED by
Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll
call vote as follows that the existing position of half-time radio
technician be changed to a full-time radio technician. The annual
salary would be $17,565 and would be shared between the fire and police
departments' budgets (See report dated August 28, 1975 setting forth
the need,)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council received estimated costs which are anticipated in connection
with the Columbus Day Festival spoh~ored by the Bicentennial Commission,
Costs total $3,975 with estimated net profit of $500, The Commission
have a,Special Trust Fund to handle expenditures and all receipts will
be deposited in that account. . It was MOVED by, Councilman Helms, seconded
by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that
$2000 be appropriated from General Contingency Account for said purpose.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council received the financial report for the month of July 1975 and it
was accepted on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman
Lauber and carried unanimously,
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of,Ordinance No. 1540, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY,OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PERMIT ADVERTISING SIGN BOARDS IN, ZONE M-l OR ANY LESS
RESTRICTIVE ZONE ON. A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BASIS."
It was MOVED by, Councilman, Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the. second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1541, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING. TO DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
. None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4520, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A COVENANT OF UNITY WITH
THE CITY OF NEWCASTLE, NEW ' SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, IN FURTHERANCE OF
FRIENDSHIP, UNDERSTANDING AND PEACE BETWEEN PEOPLE OF THE WORLD. "
It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried
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RESOLUTION
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on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived
and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4521, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 45 CITIZENS OF ARCADIA AS
AMBASSADORS OF GOOD WILL ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF
ARCADIANS TO THEIR SISTER CITY NEWCASTLE, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
'The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4522, entitled: "A, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA CERTIFYING AND APPROVING THE ELECTION OF A
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4523, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FOR THE PREPARATION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Helins" Scott." Gilb
Councilman Saelid
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim filed by E, A, HenderShl
was approved for partial payment in the amount of $250 on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call
vote as follows, (This is in connection with damages incurred at 622 E,
Longden Avenue from sewer blockage,) The City Attorney will check on the
circumstances surrounding a similar instance and advise Council.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
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CLAIM DENIED
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On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim filed by Dorothy Marks
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows: (This is in connection with
claim for personal injuries incurred while Mrs. Marks was negotiating a
crosswalk and tripped over a barricade. )
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members'Lauber" Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney the subrogation claim of Fir~man's
Fund filed by Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Roberts was DENIED on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll
call vote as follows, (This was in connection with personal injuries
incurred at an intersection involving a traffic signal. In its
investigation staff could find no evidence of traffic signal mal-
functioning. )
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney the subrogation claim of Firemen's
Fund filed by Ola Vette was DENIED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber,
seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows,
(This was in connection with personal injuries incurred at an inter-
section involving a traffic signal. . In its investigation staff could
find no evidence of traffic signal malfunctioning.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
In response to inquiries the Director of Public Works explained the
results of an investigation made of a complaint concerning concrete work
being a conductor of traffic sound through pipes of a home and that it
will disappear in time. During this discussion representatives of the
Portland Cement Company explained how this could have occurred,
The Director of Public Works adviseq that it will soon be time to
advertise for bids on gardening maintenance for the civic areas.
The Director of Public Works will contact the County Flood Control
District concerning reported debris in the Santa Anita Dam Basin,
Appropriate memorials for Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell were discussed.
Thought will be given this by Council, the Library Board, the Fire
Departments and city staff.
It was MOVED and seconded by Councilwoman Lauber, Councilman Saelid,
Councilman Scott, Councilman Helms and Mayor Gilb that the meeting
ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF CITY OF ARCADIA Fl
Mayor
ATTEST:
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