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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT___
(Asder)
Hearing
scheduled
ZONE CHANGE
(Hear ing
scheduled)
ZONING
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CODE
AMENDMENT
(Signs)
1 Hearing
scheduled
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SIGNS
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 1972
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 1, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. John S. Meyer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church
Cou~cilman Considine
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
The minutes of the regular meetings of January 4 and 18, 1972 were
APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Con$idine and carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 762 granting a conditional use permit
for a Residential Planned Development at 310 West Foothill Boulevard
subject to conditions specified in said resolution. Councilman Hage
MOVED to hold a public hearing on this matter on MARCH 7. Motion
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 763 recommending a change from Zone
R-l to PR-l on property known as 625, 631 and 635 Naomi and 1301, 1243
and 1245 Lovell Avenue. Councilman Considine MOVED to hold a public
hearing on this matter on MARCH 21. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 764 denying the removal of the "H"
zone in the area bounded by Huntington Drive, Second Avenue, California
Street, First Avenue, Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. It was the'
consensus of Council that this matter not be scheduled for public
hearing until after full consideration of the General Plan by the
Planning Commission and City Council.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 765 recommending an amendment to the
Arcadia Municipal Code relating to auxiliary signs (design, location
and size of time and temperature signs and similar public service signs
shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department.) On MOTION
by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
unanimously this ~atter was scheduled for public hearing on MARCH 7.
The Planning Director explained that on January 25 the Planning
Commission considered a modification of Resolution No. 3180. The
modification was requested by Resdel Engineering Corporation located
at 232 E. Live Oak Avenue in order to locate an existing sign from
its former location to the subject site.
It ",as explained that Resolution No. 3180 sets forth "D" regulations
governing the subject property and limits sign area to a maximum of
one sq. ft. for each lineal ft. of building; the building is 90'
wide permitting only 90 sq. ft. of sign area; there is an existing
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logo sign of 36 sq. ft., thus only an additional 54 sq. ft. of sign
area would be permitted by said resolution, The sign proposed to be
relocated is 173 sq. ft. which would result in a total sign area of
209 sq. ft. The "D" regulations cover most of the property bounded
by Live Oak on the north, Lenore on the east, Lynrose on the south
and Second Avenue on the west.
The Planning Department had recommended to the Commission that the
liD" overlay zone signing regulations not be waived but rather that
the resolution be so modified as to permit wall signs for buildings
fronting on Live Oak to be located only along said front wall and
the area of said signs not to exceed two sq. ft. of sign area for
each lineal ft. of building frontage. The Planning Commission voted 1
3 to 2 (with 1 abstention and 1 absence) that the modification to the
resolution not be made at this time. However, Council was inclined
to agree with the Planning Department solution. The records hereby
indicate that theCity Council has reviewed a picture of the proposed
sign.
During the discussion Council expressed a desire to be advised as to
why the severity of restrictions in the particular area which area is
not that unique from other business areas in the city. It was then
MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously that the requested modification to Resolution
No. 3180 be granted, and that Council be provided with a report as
to the intent behind the imposition of the "D" overlay regulation on
Live Oak Avenue.
The City Manager advised that Kenneth Gex, representative from First
Avenue Jr. High School on the Youth Commission, has resigned, and
that the Commission had held an election for his successor and
advised that Barbara Jonasen was chosen. Whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani-
mously that Miss Jonasen be officially appointed to the Youth
Commission for the balance of the unexpired term.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
SIDEWALKS Preston Collins, 721 Fairview Avenue, presented a petition signed
? 1 ./",i , I by property owners requesting the construction of sidewalks at the
, ~.~ ~~'1 'curb line on Fairview Avenue between Golden West and Baldwin
Avenues. The petition was received and will be considered following
staff report.
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REPORT
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STOP SIGNS
Council ordered FILED the communication from the Morley Truck Lines,
Inc., requesting reconsideration of the deletion of Duarte Road from
the truck route. It was noted that a thorough examination of the
results of this change will be made at a later date.
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Council received the report of the Director of Public Works
designating locations where 50 percent or more of the sidewalk in
anyone block exists, all within commercial, industrial or multiple
residential zoned areas, to be considered for sidewalk construction
under the Improvement Act of 1911. The matter will be continued
until the meeting of March 7 thereby providing sufficient time for
Council to study the contents of the report.
Pursuant to Council's request of January 16 staff submitted an
engineering study relative to the need for stop signs at specific
locations as follows.
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Santa Cruz Road at Colorado Boulevard, Second Avenue at Bonita Street
and Volante Drive and Monte Vista Road. All three locations were
studied in response to requests by the residents in those areas. The
report stated in part that according to the accident history at all
three locations the intersections cannot be considered severe or
hazardous on the basis of said history and staff recommended against
the installation of the stop signs (see report dated January 28 on
file in the office of the City Clerk).
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During the discussion on the need and type of stop signs for Santa
Cruz Road and Colorad~ Boulevard the following residents spoke urging
f ~ ,favorable action of the request. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Passmore, 501
-\..e.L ,,,/','-0,/:1,,-- Santa Cruz Road, Hugh Myers, 624 San Luis Rey Road, spoke and presented
I~ ,__8 petition containing 59 signatures of residents in the subject area,
.AV1AJf~..-' 4.A4.:&Z.JAl Dixon, 501 Santa Maria Road, Jack C. Nixon, 625 Santa Maria Road,
, Christin Hilton, 507 Santa Cruz Road.
It was the consensus of Council that the staff report is indeed sound,
however, the subject area is unique and in a sense isolated; that the
race track and general traffic moves very fast, also the school bus
for the small child stops on the south side of the street (Colorado)
which contributes to the hazard. It was agreed that the residents
should be provided with some type of protection and methods were
explored, including 4-way stop signs, button-operated flashing
signal etc. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows
that staff proceed with the installation of a four-way stop sign with
crosswalks at an appropriate location, consistent with the request of
the residents; that engineering be undertaken forthwith in connection
with possible signalization of the intersection; that during the
interim the Director of Public Works proceed with what investigation
he deems necessary to ascertain whether or not stop signs are
adequate and report back as soon as a conclusio~ has been determined.
Following this procedure Council may make its decision as to retaining
the stop signs or install signalization.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
Staff will study the need for a neighborhood park in the Santa Anita
Gardens area.
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Stop sign request for Bonita and Second Avenues. Hazards of that
intersection were explored and it was agreed that the lighting could
be improved. It was noted that the weekends are a particular problem
because of the ball diamond and park in the area as in other similar
areas of the City. This matter will be before Council at the next
--regular meeting and staff will investigate further during the
interim.
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Stop sign request for Volante Drive and Monte Vista Road. The
hazards of this corner were explored and a 2 way stop sign for east-
west traffic was suggested. Ralph Derrick, 410 Monte Vista Road,
told of his personal experience with the dangers of the blind corner
and asked for the stop sign. Richard Bell, 982 Volante Drive, told
of a one hundred percent resident signed petition for the stop sign;
that he had been unaware this would be before Council tonight or he
would have submitted the petition. Council was in accord with the
need and it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that a two way
stop sign for east-west traffic be installed at the said corner.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
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PARKING
(Hugo Reid
Baseball
Field)
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UTILITIES
DIST. NO.5
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scheduled)
COLORADO BLVD.
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SIDEWALK
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The requ~st of the President of the Coast Little League for expanded
parking facilities adjacent to the little league field at Hugo Reid
Park was APPROVED on'MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, including
the appropriation of $1000 from Council Contingency Fund to pay the
cost of materials:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
Council scheduled a public hearing for MARCH 7 on the proposed
Underground Utilities District #5 which would be bounded between the
limits of the center lines of Huntington Drive, First Avenue, Wheeler
Avenue and the south-bound roadway of Santa Anita Avenue. The
Engineer's report will be presented to Council on the date of the
hearing.
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At the request of Council the engineerin~ division estimates the cost
of extending the sidewalk on Colorado Boulevard from its present
terminus at San Antonio Road easterly to join the 2-ft wide concrete
paved area between the roadway curbs and paved slopes through the
underpass at approximately $700. Pending no unforeseen contingencies
the funding i's adequate to cover this additional work. It was MOVED
by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on
roll call vote as follows that staff proceed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
Council reviewed proposed contractural agreements for the formation
of an assessment district in the Chicago Park area. The project as
contemplated would include preliminary planning and all necessary
off-site improvements required for full industrial development of the
area. Staff recommended acceptance and formal execution of the
agreements.
In discussing the proposed agreement with STONE & YOUNGBERG MUNICIPAL
FINANCING CONSULTANTS, INC., it was agreed that the words "It is
legally possible...." under Services to be Performed Item 4-A,
should be eliminated. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll
call vote as follows that Agreement with Stone & Youngberg be
approved with the deletion as indicated and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City
Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that LAMPMAN and ASSOCIATES be
retained to complete engineering studies and plans on specifications
for all public improvements including streets, sidewalks and sewers
and that the Agreement with said firm be APPROVED and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the
City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that F. MACKENZIE BROWN be
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appointed and employed to prepare all notices and
supervise the proceedings, that an Agreement with
f APPROVED and executed by the Mayor and City Clerk
/. by the City Attorney.
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AYES: 'Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(DESIGN
SURVEYS)
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PERMIT
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resolutions and to
Mr. McKenzie be
in form approved
It was MOYED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Cpuncilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that NORCO ENGINEERING
COMPANY be retained to prepare design and boundary surveys as
outlined in the communication from said firm dated January 27, 1972',
Costs not to exceed the total agreement figures indicated therein,
all subject to the approval of the City Manager and the Director of
Public Works.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously that the business permit of the Cinema land
Theatre Corporation, dba Cinema land Theatre - 135 Colorado Place,
be renewed for 1972 providing the facility is maintained in a clean
satisfactory manner,
(b) It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unaniQously that the business permits of the
__ Late and Mango Corporation, dba Santa Anita Bowling lanes, and the
___ Vista Recreation Company, dba Bowling Square, be renewed for 1972
subject to the same conditions as heretofore imposed.
Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Finance Director the
Agreement with the Department of Finance of the State of California
providing for an estimated population figure to be determined by
that agency, was APPROVED and the Mayor and City Clerk were
AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney.
The above action was on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by
Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
RESERVOIR On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Considine,
ROOFINGtJ seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows
-.L: f! I'.a /;'.' that the low bid of Stone Roofing Company be accepted to re-roof the
IJ '-' Orange Grove II Reservoir and the Longden Forebay ($7,418 and $1,058
IJ~~-<'~-/'-"1respectively) in the total amount of $8,476; that all other bids be
(j7~~_ cr rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or
o~'J~ bidding process be waived. Funds available in the Water Department
( /1 ...../ Account 470.71-4.
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GENERAL PLAN
(Referred to
Planning
Commission)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
Council received a condensed and updated preliminary General Plan
which reflects actions taken during the public hearings. On MOTION
by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously it was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
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NO. 1446
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NO. 4233
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4234
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RESOLUTION
No. 4235
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4237
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recommendations. During the interim Council will also review the
document for any changes, additions, deletions and corrections.
(During the discussion the Planning Director exhibited a map
identifying and locating the various land use classifications.)
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the t it Ie of Ord inance No. 1446, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA READOPTING THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1970 EDITION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the
body of Ordinance No. 1446 WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
full
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4233, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON
AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN
FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE,
AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
the resolution be WAIVED and that the 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 Resolution No. 4234, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 326
WESTLEMON AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the
resolution be WAIVED and that the 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 Resolution No. 4235, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON WINNIE
WAY FOR STREET PURPOSES."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
the resolution be WAIVED and that the 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 Resolution No. 4237, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING A POLICY TO USE NET
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BOND
COUNSEL
AGREEMENT
APPROVED
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
LAND SALE
APPROVED
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SESSION
RECONVENED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4236
ADOPTED
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REVENUES FROM THE RACE TRACK ADMISSIONS TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST ON PROPOSITIONS "A" AND "B" BONDS AND APPROVING A
STATEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTIONS CODE, SECrIONS 5300-5304."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the
resolution be WAIVED aqd that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agreement outlined in
the communication dated December 14, 1971 with O'Melveny & Myers, in
connection with the proposed bond issues to be placed before the
electorate on February 29, be and it is hereby APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
In order to consider the following items the prov1s10ns of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
On recommendation of the Land Committee it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman' Arth and carried on roll call vote
as follows that property described\as Lot 4, Block 77, Santa Anita
Tract commonly referred to as 115 E. Wheeler Street. be APPROVED for
,
sale to Robert L. and Phyllis S. Walker (joint tenants) in the amount
of $19,500. Terms of the sale were outlined in the City Manager's
report. Staff instructed to proceed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
At 9:30 p.m" Council entered into an executive session.
At 9:45 p.m.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4236, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full
reading of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
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PERSONNEL
BOARD
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ADJOURNMENT
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Councilman Arth explained a Neighborhood Watch Program designed
through cooperation to protect residents from burglaries, vandalism
and the like.
Mayor Helms noted the resignation of Personnel Board Member Charles
E. Gilb, which was in compliance with Section 805 of the City Charter.
A vacancy was declared on sai~ Board and the City Clerk will advise
as to the responsibility for the new appointment which term will
expire June 30, 1974.
At 10 p.m., the meeting was adjourned sine die.
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