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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PL EDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Oct.1 ,1985)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
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TITLE ONLY
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PUBLI C
HEARING
(Street
Lights on
Arcadia Av.)
(APPROVED)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETI NG
OCTOBER 15, 1985
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular session October 15, 1985 at 7:30 p. m.
in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Ilia Daikovich, Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour
Councilmember Hannah
PRESENT: Councilmembers Hannah. Lojeski and Pellegrino
ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb and Young
It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED that Cbuncilmembers Gilb and Young be EXCUSED.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Hannah and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular
Meetings of October 1,1985 be APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read
by title only and that the reading in full be waived.
Petition for street lights on'Arcadia Avenue from Golden West
Avenue to Sunset Boulevard was presented to the City Council on
October 1, 1985. Notices of this hearing were posted on each
property and mailed to each property owner. It was noted in the
staff report that this project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and June Hughes, 1027
Arcadia Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed street lighting,
She noted the darkness of the street and the need for adequate
illumination.
Lois Anderson, 1024 Arcadia Avenue, spoke in opposition and asked
the City Council to reconsider this project before spending the
'money. She felt the petition was circulated at a time when fear
of the night stalker was prevalent and that the new apartment
buildings have installed tasteful lighting.
Robert Christy, 1034 Arcadia Avenue, said he circulated the
petition and encountered only one in opposition. The only light
on the street is from the newly constructed apartment buildings .,.
he noted that he had started petitioning for the new lighting
before the night stalker period at which time he came to realize
how really dark the street was. He did not feel the cost of the
four lights too great.
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PUBLI C
HEARING
(Variance
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PUBLIC
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(Modifica-
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85-119)
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No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member
Hannao and CARRIED,
It was then MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Counci1-
member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the
Superintendent of Streets be AUTHORIZED to proceed with the work
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement
Act of 1911,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Counci1members Gi1b and Young
The residents (Mr. and Mrs. Harry Young) of 2241 Highland Vista
Drive requested a variance from the requirements of the Arcadia
Municipal Code Section 3420 which sets forth the fencing require-
ments for poo1fspa areas. This is for their hot tub which is located
on the rear portion of the subject site and is not visible from the
public right-of-way or adjoining properties. The Planning and Build-
ing Divisions have reviewed the requested variance and, while there
is a grade differential between the hot tub and the adjacent street,
the differential is not so significant that it would preclude access
to the hot tub. The Planning Department recommended denial, Photo-
graphs were circulated.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and, no one desiring to
be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski,
seconded by Counci1member Hannah and CARRIED.
It was further MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1-
member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variance
request be DENIED per staff report dated October 15, 1985.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Counci1members Gi1b and Young
Modification request of Benny Joseph to construct an industrial
building at 45 E. La Porte Street of 8,000 sq. ft., in lieu of the
15,000 sq. ft. It would be a single story building with six parking
spaces and a loading zone. The building would maintain a 10' front
yard setback with zero side yards. It would meet or exceed all code
requirements except for lot size. The staff report dated October 15,
1985 sets forth all conditions if the modification were approved.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Ned Kah10n, owner of
apartment units at 49 E. La Porte Street, had some objections to the
proposed project .,. the lot on which the commercial building would
be constructed is very small and noted drainage problems and a
trash problem from the vacant lot because of the lack of retaining
walls, Staff advised that the developer would be required to submit
a grading a~d drainage plan.
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Benny Joseph, 401 N. First Avenue, owner of 45 E. La Porte Street, sai~,
in part, that he will check out the problems referred to by Mr. Kah10n,
Nimar Matta, 1679 Alta Oaks Drive, owner of 41 E. La Porte Street,
speaking also for the owner of 43 E. La Porte Street, said, in part,
that he realizes his property is non-conforming; however it was not
ten years ago. He explained what he paid for the property and what
he would probably have to sell it for now." a buyer would only be
interested in the land and expressed concern for the type of business
which would be conducted. Staff advised that the industrial zone does
have standards regarding noise, vibration, dust, odor, etc.
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APPROVAL
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Staff also advised that the zoning was changed in the late 60's at
which time all of the residential uses became non-conforming; and
Mr. Matta was aware of that when he purchased his property about
three years ago.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Council member Lojeski, seconded by Councflmember Hannah and CARRIED.
In response to questions by Councilmember Hannah, staff said, in part,
that four or five modifications have been granted during ~he last three
years ... that this is the first application submitted by Mr. Joseph.
The zoning was probably changed so that larger buildings could be
constructed ,.. but it hasn't been very effective to date. Council-
member Hannah felt a study of the area should be made ... if the
ordinance is wrong, it should be changed. Modifications should not
be granted if the zoning is wrong. He felt all parties should be
treated fairly.
Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that, based on the circumstances
and comments, he would MOVE to APPROVE the modification subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the block wall along the rear property line adjacent
,to the alley be deleted or shall be a wrought iron fence.
2, Plans shall be in substantial compliance with the plans
approved by the City Council.
3. That the modification shall not take effect until owner
and applicant have executed a form available from the
Planning Department indicating awareness and acceptance
of the conditions of approval.
The MOTION was AMENDED to include "that staff study the subject area
and submit an analysis to Council as to whether or not the zoning
should be changed and, if so, that a public hearing be scheduled
accordingly" .
MOTION was then seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Councilmembers Gilb and Young
COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
ABSENT: Members Gilb and Young
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and
CARRIED that Members Gilb and Young be EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 1985 were APPROVED.
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(45 E.
La Porte)
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(119-127
E. La Porte)
(APPROVED)
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CERTIFICATE
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The Agency received the Design Review of a two unit industrial
building and parking lot at 45 E. La Porte Street. Application filed
by Benny Joseph whose modification request for the subject property
was approved this date.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Agency concurs with the Council!s
approval of Modification 85-119 and finds that the proposal is an .
exceptional circumstance under Section 423 and that the variation
and Design Review of the plans be APPROVED subject to the following
conditions.
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1. All State and City codes shall be satisfied (e,g.,
zoning, building, and safety, etc.).
2. Applicant to satisfy the requests of the Planning
and Public Works Departments as stated in the report
dated October 15.
3. Property owners shall execute an OWner Participation
Agreement prior to the issuance of a building permit..
4. Building's exterior, landscaping, signage and parking
lot shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the
Planning and Economic Development Departments.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Members Gilb and Young
The Agency received the Design Review for the construction of a
12,960 sq. ft., light industrial park by the G. L. Kaplan Construc-
tion Company at 119-127 La Porte Street, The three existing single
family residences will be demolished. The zoning is M-l Planned
Industrial District.
It was MOVED by Member Hannah, seconded by Member Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variation under the
Redevelopment Plan for this development be APPROVED and that the
Design Review be APPROVED subject to all conditions set forth in
staff report dated October 15, 1985,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Members Gilb and Young
At this point in the proceedings, Member Lojeski suggested that in the
essence of time that staff prepare one report which could cover all
of the Design Review items to be considered instead of individual
reports on each.
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On recommendation of staff, it was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded
by Member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the
Certification of Completion, in connection with the Larmor development
on the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Huntington Drive, be
APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Members Gilb and Young
The meeting then adjourned to 7:00 p. m., November 5,1985.
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~ Text Amendment 85-7 adding Sections 9250.3.10. 9251.2,15 and
9252.2.24 to the Arcadia Municipal Code to limit the number of
vehicles which may be maintained in the open on R-M, R-O and R-l
single family residentially zoned property. Hearing for November
HEARING vi Tentative map of Tract No. 42936 for a 22 lot subdivision located
JANUARY 7, north of the Whispering Pines Estates, and the Development Permit
1986 R.M. 85-1 (Bluth fJevelopments). Hearing for January 7,1986.
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8a.
HEARING
NOVEMBER
5,1985
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8d.
HEARING
NOVEt~BER 5,
1985
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COUNCIL RECONVENED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon 'Avenue, spoke to Ordinance No. 1821
pertaining to accessory living quartersfguest house definition and
regulations and suggested that a survey be made to ascertain where
such buildings are located. He also suggested that Council take
a look at;a new development near Tenth and Duarte... where a cul de
sac accommodates 6 new very large houses; also a development in
Temple City just to see if that is what Council would want in
Arcadia.
CONSENT ITEMS
5,1985.
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Annexation No. 13 to the Consolidated Lighting Maintenance District.
Hearing scheduled for November 5, 1985.
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HEARING v Urban Water Management Plan. Hearing scheduled for November 5, 1985.
NOVEMBER 5,
1985
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ADVERTISE /
FOR BIDS
(Job 583)
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WATER
RIGHTS
SIERRA
MADRE
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XMAS TREE
STORAGE
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APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk
to advertise for bids for the tree trimmin9/topping project for this
fiscal year, Job No. 583. Estimated cost of this project is $59,425.
AUTHORIZED staff to offer to lease 2,000 acre feet of water rights in
the east unit of ,'the Raymond Basin for the fiscal year 1985-86 from
the City of Sierra Madre. If offer is accepted, the Mayor and City
Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement in form approved by the
Ci ty Attorney.
APPROVED the following requests for temporary Christmas Tree storage
subject to all of ~he conditions set forth in staff report dated
October 15, 1985.
John & Betsy Wilde, 186 E. Duarte Road and 812 W. Duarte Road
Louise Hawkins, 721 W. Huntington Drive, 756 Sunset and 1595
S. Baldwin Avenue
Kare Youth Lea9ue, 220 E. Live Oak and S56 W. Huntington Drive
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL-
MEMBER HANNAH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ~OJESKI AND CARRIED ON
ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Councilmembers Gilb and Young
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1823 )
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RESOLUTl ON
NO. 5252
(ADOPTED)
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CITY MANAGER
The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1823, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS
9262.4.14 THRU 9262.4.18,9260.3.11 THRU 9260.3.14,9261.4.5 THRU I
9261.4.8,9260.3.3.1.6,9261.4.1.2, AND 9266.2.8.11 TO THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING 8USINESSES TO SET FORTH PART OF THEIR IDENTIFl
ATION IN ROMAN CHARACTERS AND ARABIC NUMERALS AND REQUIRING THE ADDRESS
TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE BUILDING IN ARABIC NUMERALS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded ,by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1823 be and
it is hereby APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Councilmembers Gilb and Young
The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5252, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX-CERTAIN .
LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICf'(ANNEXATION NO, 13)
AND FIX ING A TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID-PROPOSAL ". .. ~.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No.
5252 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino
None
Councilmembers Gilb and Young
MATTERS FROM STAFF
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AWARD OF On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilmember
CONTRACT Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call
(Painting V) .vote as follows that the contract for painting the Planning and
Building Departments be awarded to the low bidder, Michael's Painting,
in the amount of $4,875 and that $2,375 be appropriated from Capital
Outlay Fund to cover a difference in available funds.
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HANNAH
REPORT DUE
(43 E. Orange
Grove Av)
BOARDS;COMSNS
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
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None
Councilmembers Gilb and Young
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
~quired about the status of the situation at 43 E. Orange Grove
Avenue -- concerning cars parked on unpaved surfaces and an abatement
of a nuisance. The City Attorney will prepare a memorandum for
Council revi ew.
Staff will check into appointments as listed on a report to Council,
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COUNCIL ENTERED A CLOStD SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION, RECONVENED,
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Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of
Jack Tyrell, Temple City Councilman from 1960 to date. Mr.
Tyrell passed away October 7, 1985 after a two year bout with
cancer. Mr. Tyrell attended the last City Council Meeting of
September 17. A memorial service was held at the Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church in Alhambra, He was a power force in the drive
for the incorporation of Temple City and started many public
safety programs. He was a trial attorney practicing in the area
more than 30 years. He'i s survi ved by hi s wife, hi smother, a
daughter, two sons and one grandson.
Ben F. Smith, Sr. was a resident of Arcadia from 1939 to 1957,
He was born iniOowney, California on April 18, 1905, He attended
Garden Grove High School and continued his education by attending
engineering classes at night. In 1928, at age 23, Ben Smith started
the Ben F. Smith Company, which has become one of the largest concrete
subcontractors in Southern California. Ben was active in the oil
business in Texas and the ranching business in California. He was
affiliated with many groups but his most active involvement was
in,the Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena Boys Club. Ben passed
away on September 30, and is survived by his wife, Julia; two sons,
Ben F. Smith, Jr., and R. Ernest Smith, both of Arcadia; one daughter,
Barbara Rose of San Diego; nine grandchildren and seven great-grand-
children,
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ADJOURNMENT The Meeting then ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., November 5,1985 in the
TO . Conferen~e Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency
NOVEMBER 5,1985 and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation
7:00 p. m. matters and evaluation of properties. .
Mayor
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