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ROLL CALL
RESOLUTION
NO. 4L88
AMENDING PORTIONS
RESOLUTION
NO. 4185
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 1971
The City Council met in a Special Session calLed in full compliance
with the provisions of Section 408 of the City Charter on February 23,
1971 at 8:30 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall.
PURPOSE: To consider amending Resolution No. 4185 establishing
regulations for certain property at the northeast corner of Huntington
Drive and Baldwin Avenue upon its reclassification to the C-2, D and
H zones.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
OTHERS:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works,-
Representatives of Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., and Press,
At issue were 1) issuance of occupancy permits for the department stores,
and 2) the length of time the developer wouLd be responsibLe for traffic
problems. The City Attorney had prepared Resolution No. 4188 for
Council consideration.
Following detailed review of Condition
Considine, seconded by Councilman'Hage
said cond~tion as p,resent,ed be ",mended
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and carried on roll call that
to read' as" follows:
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"No certificate of occupancy for the first department store shall be
issued until such time as the City is furnished evidence reasonably
satisfactory to the City assuring the completion of the second
department store within six (6) months of the occupancy of the first,
and until the mall building shell, the enclosed mall, parking lot and
landscaping are completed; and no certificate of occupancy shall be
issued for any mall store until the City is furnished evidence
reasonably satisfactory to the City in the nature of a construction
contract assuring the completion of a third department store within
twenty-four (24) months."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Following detailed review of Condition 8 it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call that
Condition 8 as presented be ACCEPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Condition 8a - accepted as written.
Condition 8b - Add "including race track traffic which is caused to be
rerouted by the construction of the project" to the end of the last
sentence.
Conditions 8c through 8f - accepted as written.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4188
ADOPTED
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE and
ADJOURNMENT
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Whereupon the City Attorney then presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 4188, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 6 AND 8 OF RESOLUTION NO. 4185, RELATING TO
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND BALDWIN AVENUE.,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4188 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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At 10:30 p.m. Council entered an executive session.
At 11:00 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned sine die immediately
thereafter.
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Mayor
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Christine Van Maanen
City Clerk
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
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AUTHORITY)
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2, 1971
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session
on Tuesday, March 2, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Leslie G. StratWern, Arcadia Congregational Church.
'Mayor Edward L. Butterworth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
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On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16 and the
special meeting of February 23, 1971 were APPROVED on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously.
The minutes of February 5, 1971 were amended to reflect the following:
Council acknowledged Councilman Arth's intention to participate in the
preparation of an argument opposing the proposed regional shopping center.
Arguments will be received by the City Clerk until 5 p.m., February 25,
1971.
Time and place scheduled for hearing protests to the proposed weed abatement
program. M~ypr Butterworth declared the hearing open and T. J. Robertson
of San Gabriel advised that he had received a notice although he is not a
local resident. He will discuss the matter with the representative from
the County Forester and Fire Warden immediately upon close of this hearing.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unannmously.
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Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously that an order be and it is hereby adopted directing
the Los Angeles County Forester and Fire Warden to abate the nuisance' py
having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed.
Pursuant to Section 1205 of the City Charter this hearing was scheduled for
consideration of the proposed five-year Capital Program 1971-72 through
1975-76 as submitted by the City Manager. Copies of the program and the
affidavit' of publicatiori are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Rage and carried unanimously.
At the City Manager's suggestion and Council concurrence it was MOVED by
Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote
as follows that Item 15, Nature Museum and Classroom at Wilderness Park in
the amount of $42,300 be DELETED and that an Item 17a be ADDED providing
for the moving and rehabilitation of the Little League facilities at the
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HEARING
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Eisenhower Memorial Park in the amount of $14,000:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
It was noted by the City Manager that Item 15 could be accomplished in the
current year's budget and that it is hoped plans and specifications can be
submitted very soon with construction under way in April.
Following consideration of the listed items it was then MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the Capital Program as amended be APPROVED;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Application of Fred Hozen for a business permit to collect rubbish from
commercial establishments. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open
and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unani-
mously. On recommendation of the City Manager the application was DENIED
on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously.
Appeal filed by Mrs. Dorothy Graves from the decision of the Planning
Commission in its denial of her application for a lot split at 1902 South
Sixth Avenue. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open and Gordon
Maddox, 1510 S. Baldwin Avenue, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Graves. He
submitted a diagram indicating residents in the immediate area who were in
favor of the property division and petitions with signatures of property
owners favoring the lot split. He noted that the Commission voted 4 to 3
for denial and that objections concerned the possibility of increased
traffic on Wistaria Avenue: that the lot split as proposed complies with
the Code and that there was really only one protest. He asked Council to
approve the appeal.
Mrs. Graves asked Council to consider her appeal; that the taxes and the
labor involved in maintaining the large parcel of land led her to seek
relief in this manner; that the proposed $40,000 new home would add to the
area. In answer to a question she said she had not given any thought to
moving or demolishing her present home.
Mrs. Helen Fontany, 1920 S. Seventh Avenue, spoke on behalf of the applicant,
with the thought that the new home would improve the neighborhood and that
the present home is also an asset. Mrs. John Wells, 1808 Seventh Place,
also spoke on behalf of Mrs. Graves, stating in part that there are eco-
nomics involved, also, what with a large mortgage on the present hom~, That
a new home would also enhance the area and asked for a favorable decision.
Ray Moser, 17 W. Woodruff Avenue, explained the price range of the proposedl
new home ($40,000 bracket); that it would thoroughly conform with the area;
that the land is excess and the new home would bring taxes to the City.
Councilman Hage asked that the hearing remain open for two weeks. During
the interim the site could be visited.
The Planning Director explained the reasons for the Commission's denial;
that was the matter of increased traffic which could be generated on
. Wistaria Avenue. A detailed parcel map was reviewed indicating the size
of the subject and adjacent properties. Some discussion on the possibility
of moving the location of the front door on the existing house.
Matter continued to March 16, 1971.
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ORAL
PARTICIPATION
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LIGHTING
PROGRAM
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1424
ADOPTED
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Wayne Davis, 848 W. Huntington Drive, asked that his name be removed
from the weed abatement list; that he will accomplish his own clearing.
He was advised to write a letter to the City to that effect. Councilman
Helms suggested that staff review the properties to be disced before the
weed abatement crew goes out in an endeavor to make a definite determi-
nation as to which properties are in need.
The City Manager reported on bids received for the purchase of city
vehicles for the ~olice, Water and Recreation departments, and made
recommendation for the purchase from the low bidder. It was MOVED by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried on roll
call vote as follows that the low bid of Hacienda Chrysler-Plymouth in
the amount of $35,833.32 for all cars be ACCEPTED; that other bids be
rejected. (Costs in existing budget.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen ArthJ Considine, Rage; Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Council on January 5 authorized the employment of a building
designer to make the pr.eliminary investigation necessary for drawing a
floor plan for the modification of a restaurant located at 226 N. First
Avenue... .the structure occupies a portion of the right-of-way needed for
the improvement of First Avenue between Santa Clara and Colorado; that the
preliminary structural engineering fees have been estimated in the amount
of $175 and there will be additional charges by the Building Designer in
the preliminary building plan preparation; therefore an appropriation of
$1200 from State Gas Tax Funds to the First Avenue Improvement Job
No. 364 was AUTHORIZED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Council received recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of
Public Works concerning financing for additional underground street
lighting facilities, which should facilitate the effort to improve street
lighting and at the same time advance efforts toward underground overhead
utility lines. Funds already approved in the past Capital Program will
provide sufficient funds for the program as outlined in the report dated
February 18, 1971 and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Some
discussion on the need for apprising residents of the available 50 percent
participation in the undergrounding of utilities; that most are not aware
of the possibility.
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani-
mously that the program be APPROVED and that property owner associations
and residents be made aware of the parti~ipation privilege.
MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani-
mously that an Eye Clinic proposed by the Jaycees be APPROVED. Same to
be held at the Baldwin Stocker School on March 14.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1424, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE CALLING DEVICES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1426
INTRODUCED
ORDINANCE
NO. 1427
INTRODUCED
PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4190
ADOPTED
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carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1424 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1426, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9122.4 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING ,TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR COMPLYING WITH
CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON A LOT SPLIT."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1426 be waived and that same be 'and it is hereby
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
'None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1427, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
,INCREASE TlIE SIZE OF PARKING SPACES FROM 8~ FEET TO 9 FEET AND PROVIDING
FOR THE STRIPING THEREOF."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1427 be waived and that same be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COuncilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously the provisions of the' procedural ordinance' were waived in
order to consider the following.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 4190 entitled: "A ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA CHANGING THE HOUR OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4139.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 4190 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
NOne
This resolution provides for the Planning Commission to convene its
meetings at 7:30 p.m., henceforth.
The City Manager advised that the County Board of Supervisors have
indicated it would be agreeable to the use of County funds for the
undergrounding of utilities on Michillinda Avenue.
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TREES
ARTH
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INCREASES
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The City Manager explain~d the procedure to be used in an experiment
under way which if successful would eliminate the use of pesticides on
trees.
Suggested obtaining information from the City of Escondido in the use of
fire department personnel under a Public Service Program.
At 8:55 p.m., Council entered an executive session.
At 10 p.m., Council reconvened in the Council Chamber.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on
roll call vote as follows the salaries of the City Manager and the City
Attorney were increased as follows - effective March 1, 1971.
City Manager from $27,900 to $30,000 annually
City Attorney from,$24,700 to $26,200 annually
An appropriate resolution will be prepared by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
At 10:15 p.m., the meeting was ADJOURNED sine die.
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City Clerk
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