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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 1972
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 21, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
, INVOCATION
Rev. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Mayor James R. Helms, Jr.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
MINUTE
APPROVAL
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1972 were
APPROVED,
HEARING
ZONING
Planning Commission Resolution No. 763 recommending a change of zone
from R-l to PR-l on property at 625, 631 and 635 Naomi Avenue, and
1243, 1245 and 1301 Lovell Avenue. The Planning Director explained
that the application filed by Darrell J. Holman was to change an
existing zone (R-l) in order to permit construction of parking
facilities in connection with the proposed construction of an
8-story office building which would front on Duarte Road. Three of
the lots which would be used for parking front on Naomi Avenue and the
p.' ~ other three front on Lovell Avenue. It was noted that property to the
l/north of the subject site is developed with parking facilities for an
existing 8-story medical office building at Duarte Road and Lovell
Avenue; property to the west of the subject site is also developed
with parking facilities for the same office building. The property
for the new office building parking needs would be integrated into
the existing parking facilities and would form a medical complex
consisting of two 8-story buildings with common parking. Ingress and
egress would be provided on Duarte Road, Naomi and Lovell Avenues.
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Council reviewed project urals which indicated existing and required
parking spaces. The regulations for parking were explored. The
proposed plan would leave the northwest corner of Lovell and Naomi
Avenues as single family residential. Communications have been
obtained from those property owners stating they are not in
opposition to the zone change but do not wish to sell. The General
Plan indicates the Lovell Avenue properties as low density resi-
dential and those along Naomi Avenue covered by the conditional
commercial zoning as being planned commercial.
Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and Henry Hege, 550 W. Duarte
Road, speaking for the applicant, explained the proposed development
in its entirety and the need and use of the subject site for parking tc
accommodate the new office building. He noted the applicant's
endeavor to purchase the two properties on Naomi and Lovell Avenues.
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HEARING
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TO APRIL 4)
ZONING
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He felt the proposed development would not only reflect favorably on
the tax structure of the city but would allow the construction of
another attractive 8-story office building with adequate parking. He
concluded in part that the applicant will comply with all requirements
for the installation of walls, landscaping, and lighting of the
parking lot which will not disturb the residents,
William J. Fleming, 2121 Campus Drive, Newport Beach was informed as
to the requirements for lighting which would protect the neighbors.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani-
mously.
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Councilman Considine expressed concern about the encroaching commercial
in the subject area; that at one time it was determined to try to hold..
the line at the corner of Naomi and Lovell - but with the subject
application it will be extended, He felt the two properties at that
corner will only deteriorate because the market value will undoubtedly
decrease as they will no longer be a part of a residential area. He
noted the vote of the Commission (4 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstaining
and 1 absent) which he felt was not overwhelming. He was opposed to
the rezoning stating in part that it is not good zoning to create a
situation where there would be a 2 house island on ~ street which the
city has been endeavoring for years to keep residential.
Councilman Butterworth observed on the other hand that this area has
presented one of the most difficult zoning situations through the years;
that there does not appear to be an easy solution and in his opinion
the present proposal seems to be about the best thus far; that he
could not conceive of anyone wanting to live in the area as R-l and
noted some of the surrounding developments. He indicated he would
support the Commission.
Councilman Arth shared much of Councilman Considine's concern, however,
with the existing medical office building, the proposed new one and with
the proposed buffer to protect the remaining residential, the required
PR-l zoning is as compatible and logical as probably would ever be
possible. The medical buildings are not as a rule open at night, He
would be inclined to approve the recommendation,
Councilman Rage observed that it is an example of how commercial zoning
does spread, however, the existing development with its parking appears
to be good zoning and he felt the proposed new building and the
requested parking would be equally as good. He would support the request.
Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be SUSTAINED subject to conditions of Resolution
No. 763, the conditions imposed by the Director of Public Works, those
of the Planning Department report 'dated Jan~ary 11, 1972.
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The City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents to accomplish
all of these conditions including any necessary covenants. Motion
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Helms
Councilman Considine
None
Planning Commission Resolution No. 770 recommending a change in the
zoning ordinance regarding improvements to single-family dwellings in
the R-3 zone. The Planning Director explained that at the direction
of Council the Commission made an extensive study of this zoning
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which concerns non-conforming uses and structures which would include
swimming pools, a new garage or an addition to a garage. Discussion
ensued on the contents of the proposed Resolution, It being the
consensus of Council that the City Attorney take into consideration
some of the items of concern to Council. During the interim the
resolution will be put into a more definitive form. It was noted for
the benefit of those in the audience who were interested in this
particular matter that an ordinance will have to be introduced and
adopted and that the contents thereof will be read, It was MOVED by
Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth' and carried unani-
mously that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting of
April 4.
Capital Program for the period from 1972-73 through 1976-77. Pursuant
to the requirements of the City Charter this hearing has been noticed
along with a summary of the proposed expenditures therein. The City
Manager explained that although the appropriations have been included
in the budget for a particular year it is the policy of Council that
no project is started until it has been individually brought back to
Council for authority to proceed.
Mayor Helms declared the ,hearing open and Paul Voegeli, 504 W. Norman
Avenue, submitted certain priority changes. He suggest~d specific sub-
stitutions. He also remarked about inadequate parking for the West
Arcadia Post Office, He continued with reference to the use of cable
television to acquaint residents with local government functions and
deplored the lack of interest on the part of the,voters:
Edward Passmore, 501 Santa Cruz Road, asked that consideration be
given to the allocation of sufficient funds to landscape Colorado
Boulevard where trees and shrubs were removed for the widening. He
suggested Some type with low maintenance needs, It was noted that
gas tax funds can be used for this improvement. During this discussion
Councilman Butterworth suggested that a uniform policy should be
formulated so that every street needing landscaping would be treated
in the same manner and submitted the possibility of staff making a
survey, Council concurred and staff will prepare a report with
suggestions as to the type of landscaping which would survive without
too much maintenance and the estimated cost of its installation.
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Walter Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, referred to the need for a crosswalk
on Wheeler Street in front of the Post Office; that it is extremely
dangerous to the citizens and could become hazardous to the city if a
lawsuit were filed because someone was hurt trying to cross the street
at that location. Councilman Hage referred to a survey taken by staff
about a year ago which indicated that the problem is to.educate
citizens to use crosswalks 'unless there is an officer on duty to lead
them; that it was felt at that time a crosswalk is a false sense of
security to some of the pedestrians; that the police and engineering
departments determined that a crosswalk at that location - in front
of the post office - would be more of a hazard possibly to the people
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crossing than without one. The Director of Public Works expanded on
the findings in this ,survey. He will make another study of the problem.
No one else desiring to be heard thehearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously.
Reference was made to the suggestion for cable and school T.V. and
it was agreed that it had great potential for municipal government
and school coverage, however there was much to be worked out; and
although the Wheeler Post Office matter is not a 'capital project it
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SIGNS
"0" Overlay
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LOT SPLIT
n/w corner
BALDWIN &
LONGDEN
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will be given consideration as will the traffic problem on Duarte Road
near the Post Office. Some discussion held on the possibility of the
West Arcadia Post Office installing a mail deposit box on the south
side of Duarte Road to permit persons to drop mail without having to
maneuver a left turn into the post office parking lot.
Following further consideration of the capital program items it was
MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the 5 Year Capital Program be ACCEPTED
with the revisions made at the study session and at this meeting; that
$15,000 be added for Community Redevelopment Land Assembly (various
locations) for the fiscal years 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76 and
1976-77 .
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
Pursuant to the request of Council the Planning Department researched
the history of Resolution No. 3180 with reference to the signing
restrictions relating to property bounded by Live Oak, Lenore, Lynrose
and Tyler Avenues. The Planning Director noted the findings; that the
owner of said property requested annexation upon the condition that the
zoning placed would permit C-M uses. At the time of annexation in 1959
the Planning Commission felt that the C-M zoning would not be detri-
mental to adjacent properties or improvements if "n" regulations were
imposed. There were no sign regulations in effect at that time and the
"n" overlay regulations were used to set forth the various development
restrictions in order to provide protection for surrounding properties.
It was further noted that the restrictions are considerably more
restrictive than the general sign regulations adopted in March 1969.
However, the subject area is an exception in that it is C-M ab~tting
a residential area, It was the consensus that the zoning does present
some problems but that there is no harm in maintaining the "D" overlay
at the present time.
Council received Planning Commission1s recommendation for the approval
of a lot split at the northwest corner of Baldwin and Longden Avenues.
Due to the fact that the proposed lots are substandard in terms of
area it is a matter for Council determination. The applicant proposes
to create 3 lots fronting on Baldwin Avenue with the following
dimensions - 68.42 x 110.25 - 7500 sq. ft.; 66,38 x 111.00 - 7431 sq, ft.;
65.20 x 114.00 - 7431 sq, ft. It was noted in projecturals that there
are a substantial number of lots in the immediate neighborhood which
are either substandard in terms of lot width or in terms of lot area or'
both. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously that the lot split application be APPROVED subject
to all conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission, and the
Department of Public Works.
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TRACT
NO, 26202
Tentative
Map q ~
APPROVErl
On recommendation of the Planning Commission it was MOVED by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unani-
. "1,_.mously that the tentative map of Tract No. 26202 for the construction
I,~' ~ of a 15 unit condominium at 506 S. Santa Anita Avenue be APPROVED
subject to all conditions
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to the ever increasing
speed on Foothill Boulevard, He suggested the State be asked to
reduce the speed limit between Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues. The
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE
SIDEWALKS
Phase VI
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RELINQUISHMENT
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PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION
AUT~IZED
CIVIC CENTER
AND LIBRARY
AIR CONDITION
MAINTENANCE
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SERVICE
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Director of Public Works explained that Foothill would soon be
relinquished to the City and the matter will then be pursued.
Upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Manager the work as compLeted by. Griffith Company in the construction
of sidewalks Phase VI (Job 371) was ACCEPTED on MOTION by Councilman
Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote
as follows. The motion authorized final payment in accordance with
terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that concurrent
with the construction of Route 210 Freeway between Santa Anita and
Michillinda Avenue certain' city streets were reconstructed or modified
in order to clear the right-of-way required for the freeway. ALl work
has been completed and the department of public works has assumed
maintenance of the streets. The State has filed a Notice of Relin-
quishment of right-of-ways which will become effective in about 90
days. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that the city has no objection to the
proposal for relinquishment, therefore, no objection will be filed with
the State Highway Commission.
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Pursuant to Councfl'"'S'direction for further investigation of the
reported hazard at the intersection of, Bonita and Second Avenues, the
City Manager ,and Director-of Public Works submitted a report and
recommendation for pedestrian protection at said site. It was MOVED
by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani-
mously that sidewalks be installed on the east side of Second Avenue
between California and Bonita, and that new signs for "School Zone"
and IISchool Crossing" be installed at the appropriate locations in
accordance with the Vehicle Code.
On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Arth,
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seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as
follows that a",contract for ai'r conditioning maintenance at the Civic
Center and the City Library be awarded to Cal-Air Conditioning
,Service in the amount of $1,776 for maintenance work for the period
from April 1, 1972 to and including March 1973; that all irregular'ities
and informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the
May~, and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in form
approved by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
Th~ City Manager explained the need for a change in the emergency
ambulance service which for many years has been performed for the city
without charge by the Arcadia-Monrovia Ambulance Service. The owner
of the Service now indicates that due to rising costs the service can
no longer be offered on the same basis. Alternatives were explored,
however, it was the consensus of Council that an independent contract
with the owner would be the most desirable. Whereupon it was MOVED
by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
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WEED
REPORT
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LIBRARY
NEEDS
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REFUND
AUTHORIZED
VORDINANCE
NO. 1447
ADOPTED
(Parking)
ORDINANCE
NO. 1448
INTRODUCED
(auxiliary
signs)
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roll call vote as follows that Council approve an agreement for the
next fiscal year involving payment to the Arcadia-Monrovia Ambulance
Service of $8,500 with the understanding that the City will continue
to furnish the radio communications service now be~ng provided.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
During the discussion reference was made to the noise of the siren which
at times may not be needed and the owner of the company explained the
use of the siren and the regulations therefor.
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Pursuant to the request of Council the County Forester and Fire Warden
handling the weed abatement work for the city submitted a report on a
complaint by a resident about the amount of his abatement fee. It was
noted that the original billing was incorrect and that the differences
have been resolved.
The City Manager reported on the problems indicated by the Library
Board in funding overtime necessary in making available the present
use of the Art and Lecture Room. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as
follows that an additional appropriation of $1100 be made to the
Library to cover the unanticipated demands upon the Library's overtime
account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows a refund in the amount of
$34.38 to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company was APPROVED. This is
the' unused portion of a business license as reported in the Business
License Officer's communication dated March 16, 1972. ALL COUNCILMEN
VOTED AYE.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1447, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 3214.L OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS AGAINST EARLY
. MORNING PARKING."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
carried on roll call vote as follows that' the reading of the full
of Ordinance No. 1447 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
and
body
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1448, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9262.4.12
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUXILIARY SiGNS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the
full body of Ordinance No. 1448 be WAIVED and that the same be
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4251
Canvass of
election
returns
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4251, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 1972,
TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPIED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
In answer to a question propounded by Councilman Considine the
Director of Public Works explained steps which are being taken to
control the insects invading city trees and on the removal of some
of the mulberry trees.
As liaison to the Sister City Commission, Councilman Butterworth
advised that the Commission has yet to receive a definitive written
reply from the governmental authorities in Jogjakarta committing
that city to a Sister City relationship. He stated that the ad hoc
committee in Jogjakarta had assured the Commission that an
acceptance was certain and would be forthcoming shortly, but
nonetheless, there had not been a written reply from the Municipal
Government of Jogjakarta. He stated further that there were some
problems in connection with hotel reservations at'the Ambarruko
Palace Hotel in Jogjakarta; that the China Airlines was concerned
that the trip might be cancelled because of a delayed acceptance by
governmental authorities in Jogjakarta and for these reasons the
Airlines had offered to provide ,ransportation to Djakarta for any
/mamber of the Sister City Commvs~ion for the purpose of conferring
with the municipal authorities and the hotel to the end that the
difficulties, could ,be resolved. The Commission had formally
requested 'Councilman Butterworth to make the trip on behalf of the
Commission'~nd the City because of his prior contacts with municipal
authorities of Jogjakarta. Mr. Butterworth indicated he would
attempt to undertake this trip providing he was authorized so to do
by the City Council.
After discussion and upon MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, Councilman Butterworth was
authorized and directed to proceed via China Airlines to the City of
Jogjakarta as an official representative of the City of Arcadia for
the purpose of confirming the Sister City program between the cities
of Arcadia and Jogjakarta under the Town Affiliation Program of the
Department of State, and to take such action as he deemed appropriate
to confirm hotel reservations, as well as airline and/or rail
transportation within the Republic of Indonesia; that the expenses
of said trip, over and above transportation should be a proper
charge against the Councilmanic compensation received by
Mr. Butterworth.
At 10 P.M. the meeting was ADJO~ED SINE DIE.
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