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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1971
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, December 21, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Mon. Gerald M. O'Keeffe, Church of the Holy Angels
Mayor James R. Helms, Jr.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
PRESENTATIONS: On behalf of the Junior All American Football Association of San Gabriel
Valley, Council was presented with the Sportsmanship Trophy won by the
Mid get team.
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
RATIFIED
(Restaurant)
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GENERAL PLAN
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On behalf of Mrs. Ruth Vallone, President of the Arcadia Ecology
Council, Robert Hutchinson presented a tree to the City which will be
planted on city property,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 760 granted a conditional use permit
to the Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., for an eating establishment at
165 E. Duarte Road subject to compliance with all applicable regulations
of the Arcadia Municipal Code and additional conditions spelled out in
said resolution. It was noted that the subject property is developed
with a vacant service station building which the applicant proposes to
remove. It was recently rezoned from C-l to C-2 and the proposed use
is proper. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
use and, all yards, parking, loading, landscaping and other features
required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that the action of the Commission be and it is
hereby RATIFIED.
This time was scheduled for review of remalnlng questions concerning
the proposed General Plan including Naomi Avenue land use. The
Planning Director had submitted a written report on the background of
the zoning on Naomi Avenue between Baldwin and Lovell Avenues which
indicated that a conditional C-3 & D classification had been placed
on the area in 1960. This zoning was to be operative only upon
compliance with specified conditions. Maps were reviewed indicating
existing improvements.
Council was advised that an application is now before the Planning
Commission and Henry Hege spoke to the area and improvements which
have taken place during the past few years. He noted that the
application referred to is for the construction of another 8 story
building between the existing building on the southwest corner of
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Duarte Road and Lovell Avenue and the Security Bank Building to the west
on the south side of Duarte Road. He noced that options have been
taken on lots immediately south of the existing parking lot which would
leave 2 lots - supposedly an island. The applicant has talked with both
of these property owners, they are aware of the proposal and have no
objections although they do not wish to sell their property. He
indicated that the rest of the parking lot would be on the entire north
side of Naomi Avenue including the necessary dedications. He felt the
condition of the properties on the north side of Naomi will only
further deteriorate and that the street is not conducive to R-l
development. He noted there will be adequate screening for protection.
This matter is before the Commission and discussion was suspended.
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Mrs. Mary Lou Leupold, 663 Naomi Avenue,questioned how Baldwin Avenue
could be upgraded at Naomi without the north and south sides of Naomi
being needed for parking.
Extensive discussion ensued on problems which could arise out of the
zoning on the north side being different than that on the south side.
Councilman Butterworth felt that the north side could not be anything
but commercial and submitted that a unit development on the south
side may be the best for all concer~ed. Councilman Considine felt
that the north side of Naomi should remain conditional commercial with
the overlay requirement, the south side to be R-2 or something more than
R-l and that the rear lines of property on Camino Real could act as the
buffer. Councilman Arth was of the opinion that if and when an
application comes in which would encompass 3 or 4 lots which would
fulfill the requirements of the General Plan, the Planning Commission
could at that point modify the requirements; that it would be a mistake
to allow for instance 60' buildings all the way; also that R-3 would
make a better buffer than R-l. Councilman Hage favored indicating the
area in its existing conditional commercial zoning in the General Plan;
that zoning is not before Council at this time. Mayor Helms stated in
part that he would reaffirm the indications in the General Plan as it
is now; that aftet everything has been settled and the pending zoning
application has been decided, Council could consider it again.
Discussion held on the rear of the deep lots on the north side of Camino
Real and what could eventually develop there.
Even though it might only be an interim decision it was the consensus
of Council that some action should be taken at this time. Whereupon
it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth that the subject area be
reflected as the present conditional commercial zoning with the
understanding that should anything develop in the pending application
which would require modification of this designation the matter could
be brought before Council again; that a footnote be included in the
General Plan reflecting this provisional decision; that Council
recognizes the difficult zoning situation and submitted that perhaps
the residents of the area should give some thought to unit development.
Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms
Councilmen Arth, Considine (both favored commercial zoning on
the north side of Naomi only.
None
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ABSENT:
AGENDA
ITEM
4-9
This item was not discussed at this time.
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NON-CONFORMING
BUSINESS
CONTINUATION
(Approved)
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STREET
CLOSURE
(Volante)
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Council received and accepted the statement of Mrs. Mildred S. Coates,
owner of 141 W. Live Oak Avenue, that she intends to continue the
business of a service station at said location and that every effort
is being made to secure a suitable tenant. (Pursuant to AMC 9248)
MOTION to permit the continuation was made by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
Pursuant to Council in~truction staff continued the temporary closure
of Volante Drive and additional traffic counts have been taken to
evaluate the effect on adjacent streets. Maps and reports were
submitted which staff contends confirms its previous conclusion that
the closure of Volante Drive resulted in approximately doubling the
traffic volume on Monte Verde Drive. Staff recommended that the street
be opened to through traffic. Considerable discussion ensued and
Council indicated its desire to do everything possible to improve the
situation.
Mrs. Edward Berry, 1167 Volante Drive, referred to the possibility of
a buffer being constructed, perhaps a block wall between the north
side of Volante Drive and the parking lot to the so-called Eaton
property. She suggested closing Altura Road at Colorado and Volante
Drive at Michillinda - that these streets would then not be used for
commercial traffic. She noted that no one from Monte Verde Drive had
protested the closing.
Also speaking in favor of the closure were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blasier,
ll60 Volante Drive and Robert Simmons, 1161 Volante Drive.
It was the consensuS of Council that closing Volante Drive would not
bring about the long range solution, and assured the residents that
every effort will be made to see what can be done. The City of
Monrovia will be urged to perhaps fence its property and the owner of
the Eaton property will also be asked to cooperate. The possibility
of a median strip in the center of Michillinda Avenue with left hand
turns prohibited was submitted as one solution. This would have to
be worked out with the County. It was then MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote
as follows that the request for closure of Volante Drive be denied and
staff was instructed to pursue solutions as discussed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
TRUCK ROUTES Council received staff report on a manual eigh~ and-one-half hour
(Deletion) truck count on Duarte Road to afford a basis for estimating the
Campus Drive number of through-trucks using the subject arterial roadway. Also
and on a number of traffic accidents involving trucks during 1970.
Duarte Road (Report dated December 3, and on file in the office of the City
S ~ ,Clerk.) The Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works
;~~~;&~recommended that Duarte Road remain in the truck route system,
however, because Campus Road is practically devoid of such traffic
and its value to the truck route system is doubtful it ~ould be
removed.
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The recommendation of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for the
deletion of Duarte Road from the system was made part of the record.
Mrs. Betty Willis, on behalf of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission,
referred in part to 52 signatures tt residents on Duarte Road who
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FREEWAY
MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
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AGENDA
ITEM 6e
DEFERRED
PARKING
DISTRICT
REDESIGN
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POLICE
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support the deletion of through-traffic of trucks - not those making
deliveries. It was felt that this would reduce the noise and safety
factor, the latter primarily for the protection of school children
on Duarte Road, She recited her experience in following double-deck
trucks on Duarte Road from Rosemead Boulevard to Sixth Avenue, She
urged the deletion of Duarte Road from the system.
It was the consensus of Council that Campus Drive could be closed and
due to the increase in speed and through trucks during the last few
years deleting Duarte Road could also be accomplished without too much
inconvenience to the truckers; that in the main they police themselves
and know the routes. It was felt that the city police could find ways I
to overcome the enforcement problem. It was also noted that the street
became part of the system in 1927 when the present enormous number of
churches and schools were non-existent.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be and he is
hereby instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution for deletion
of Campus Drive and Duarte Road for Council at the next regular
meeting.
Staff advised that the City has had for many years maintenance
agreements with the State Division of Highways for Colorado and
Foothill Boulevard, under which city forces performed certain work
paid for by the State. It was set forth in the communication dated
December 16 that the proposed agreement does not make the City
responsible for any maintenance within the limits of the freeway
right-of-way. It merely spells out the responsibilities of the City
on surface roadways which cross under the freeway. It was MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that the appropriate resolution be adopted
approving the maintenance agreement. (RESOLUTION NO. 4231 adopted
later in this meeting.)
Staff requested delay in this item due to difficulties encountered
in determining precise pricing information in connection with
additional natural gas conversion kits.
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows the firm of Wilsey and Ham was
retained to prepare schematic plans for the redesign of Parking
District #2. No more than $3000 is to be expended for this portion'
of the improvement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
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On recommendation of the City Manager and the Chief of Police it was
MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage,and
carried on roll call vote as follows that a third Policeman-on-
Campus be employed with the understanding that the additional
officer be continued only as long as the School District provides
the financial cooperation indicated in the report dated December 13,
1971.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
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CENSUS
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EMPLOYEES'
HOSPITAL &
MEDICAL
INSURANCE
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EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECONVENED
SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1443
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1444
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On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman
Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call
vote as follows that staff be authorized to request a population
estimate from the State Department of Finance.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth,. Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
The City Manager advised that in August of 1971 staff submitted to
Council a recommendation that the City pay the same $15.50 medical
insurance contribution for all City employees and because of the Wage-
Price freeze in August Council deferred action. Under Phase II of
the Wage-Price freeze it is now appropriate to bring the matter to
Council once more and if approved the increase in insurance
contribution by the City would be applicable to the 5 1/2 percent
maximum wage guideline for the period November 14, 1971 to November
14, 1972. It was recommended that Council indicate its willingness
to pay the same $15.50 contribution rate for all employees effective
with the revised program. (See letter dated December 17, 1971.)
Due to the lapse of time and the desire for additional information
it was the consensus of Council that this matter be held over.
At 10:15 p.m., Council entered an executive session in the Conference
Room with the City Manager.
At 11:35 p.m., Council reconvened in the Council Chamber.
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:rh~s m?tter ,.,was,' continued from the December 7 regular meeting in order
to provide sufficient time for Council to study the recommendation of
the City Manager for salary adjustments in individual equity situations.
At that time Council granted the City Manager's request that if Council
approved the recommendations the salaries would be made retroactive as
indicated in the report dated December 3, 1971. It was MOVED by
Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call
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vote as follows that the spec1fic salaries be adjusted as set forth in the
December 3, 1971 report. It was noted that the salary of one position
of Recreation Supervisor will be flat-rated.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1443, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH
IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1443 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1444, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 6412.2 AND
6412.7 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DANCE PERMITS."
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 Ordinance No. 1444 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
NOES: None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4230
ADOPTED ,/
RESOLUTION
NO. 4231/
ADOPTED
ADJOURNMENT
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4230, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R-3 ZONE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
Resolution No. 4230 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Reso lut ion No. 4231, ent it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
Resolution No. 4231 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
At 11:45 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 6:00 p.m. Thursday December 23,
1971.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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