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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 23,1968 TRANSCRIPT OF THE FULL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AS TAPE RECORDED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. 18:7174 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 23, 1968 I Pursuant to the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council on January 16, 1968, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m. January 23, 1968. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Robert J. Considine ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None F /l~';;'" Mayor Considine explained that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) would consider proposed Annexation No. 40 on January 24; that the hearing on January 10 before said commission was continued until that time to give the City Council time to decide on a course of action inasmuch as it was apparent at that ti~ that the requested division of the annexation into Nos. 40A and 40B would not be acceptable to the commission. PROPOSED ANNExATION He noted for the record that he had received a telegram and phone calls from residents in the Rancho Santa Anita district opposing the annexing of anything north of Huntington Drive; that in his conver- sations it did not appear that those with whom he talked would object to annexing the area south of Huntington Drive. Pursuant to instructions at the meeting of January 16 the City Manager presented a staff report reflecting economics, zoning, needed capital items, boundary considerations and demographics. Included were estimated revenues, annual service costs and capital improvement costs. Although this was not a scheduled public hearing the City Council heard from a limited number of persons who desired to speak to the matter. I Chris B. Arntz, 9163 Fairview Avenue, San Gabriel, Chairman of the group for annexation, referred to petitions with approximately 1100 signatures, the majority of whom reside south of Huntington Drive, and explained the work which had gone into the endeavor and desire to be annexed to the city. He expressed concern that the annexation could be defeated if the northern portion were included because of the assessed valuation. He noted that his group had favored sup- porting the south of Huntington Drive annexation in the beginning but had complied with the suggestion and had included the northern portion in its communication. He urged the Council not to delay. In response to a request by Ray Stuehrmann, 9077 Southview Road, San Gabriel, the City Manager read figures as contained in a previous report setting forth estimated annual revenue, current operating costs and capital improvements needed at some time in the future. 1. 1-23-68 18:7175 Wayne Anderson, 1111 Encanto Drive, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Association, stated in part that the residents in that particular area would be the most affected and asked if a delay were possible in order to provide time to poll the residents. He asked about a communication directed to the City and Mayor Considine advised that an answer had gone out and in general clarified the expressed concern about the possibility of a violation of the Brown Act; that the referred to meeting was an open one, the press was present, and no action was taken. The Councilmen submitted individual views, in part, as follows: I Although LAFCO had not approved or disapproved the requested split it was noted that should it be approved there would be an automatic extension of time. Councilman Hage: favored the annexation in toto; that the City has obligations to those in the north who do want to annex to the city as well as to those to the south; that he would like to go ahead with the original plan and forego any thought of a division of the bounda- ries. Councilman Arth: that to him it was a matter of whether or not the annexation would be oeneficial to the city as a whole; that the primary reason to annex is to square off boundaries and in the subject instance that would be accomplished by acquiring the north part, but not so in the south part where the boundaries would not be so clearly defined. He compared the assessed valuation figures of the two areas and felt it imperative that the city make every effort to include the northern part. Councilman Forman: would rather proceed with the total area, but if LAFCO, in its final decision, accepts a split at Huntington Drive it would not be halmful to the city based on the figures which have been submitted; that he is still hopeful of the outcome with LAFCO for the entire area. Councilman Butterworth: that the observations of Councilman Hage clearly indicate his feelings in the matter; that there are residents in the north desiring to come into the city and particularly in the Anoakia area; that representations have been made to the residents in the south and he would certainly want to have them come in. However, he favored exercising every effort to bring in the total area and there is a great deal which could be done in that regard. Mayor Considine: that from indications there are sufficient numbers of people north of Huntington Drive who are in opposition to cause the total annexation to be in jeopardy; that the City has requested and received the help of residents from the area south of Huntington drive and every effort should be made to assist them. He agreed that the prime interest is to secure the total annexation which would square off boundaries and dispense with island problems. He referred to persons in the Michil1inda Park area who do not want to come in and that rather than to take a chance on losing those residents south of Huntington Drive he would be willing to accept a boundary line at Huntington Drive if LAFCO would submit. He then asked to be instructed as to his approach before LAFCO. -I MOTION Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the Mayor be directed to stand his ground before the Local Agency Formation Commission on a break at 2. 1- 23- 68 I RUBBISH COLLECTION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 1371 Reintroduced as amended I 18:7176 Oakdale Avenue and not compromise that dividing line; that if this is not acceptable to the Commission that the City go forward with all its resources to see that the original annexation 40 is successful. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Some discussion held on procedure to be taken should the annexation fail, especially with regard to the residents south of Huntington Drive and it was agreed that by the time it would be possible to institute new proceedings there was a possibility that there would be a new council and it would be inappropriate to make any statement binding on a new legislative body. Mayor Considine will attend the meeting at 9 a.m. January 24, 1968 endeavoring to hold the line at Oakdale Avenue, if that be not acceptable to LAFCO the City will go forward for the total acceptance of Annexation No. 40. Mayor Considine asked for clarification of Section 6434.9 of Ordinance No. 1371 (introduced January 16, 1968) concerning production of customer lists, rates and ownership statement, wherein a profit and loss statement of permittee's operations would be required from commercial refuse collectors. He stated in part that it was his understanding that this statement would be required from both com- mercial and residential permittees and suggested an amendment commensurate with the communication submitted by the City Attorney dated January 19, 1968. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that Section 6434.9 of Ordinance No. 1371 be amended ascoutlined in the City Attorney's communication of January 19, 1968. The City Attorney then presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1371, as. amended, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 5120.1.3 THEREOF, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5120.7 AND 5120.8.1 THEREOF AND BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 3213.5, 5110.5, 5120.9, 5120.10, 6434.3, 6434.4, 6434.5, 6434.6, 6434.6.1, 6434.6.2, 6434.6.3, 6434.6.4, 6434.6.5, 6434.7, 6434.8, 6434.9 AND 6434.10 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION, HAULING OR DISPOSAL." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1371 as amended be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1371 as amended be reintroduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None 3. 1-23-68 ART SHOW (WABPA) , C(J .\ ( Ii ' STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS J !) r FORMAN STATEMENT " ./ t ~ '-, 18:7177 MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the request for permission to hold a Clothesline ,Art Show on both sides of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue and in the Golden West Village Shopping area be APPROVED, subject to safe installation under the supervision of the Director of Public Works. Said event to be held March 16, 1968.' With reference to the Foothill Freeway construction, the City Manager advised that a property owner in said vicinity wishes to have access to a street which ends in a cuI de sac across a one foot strip of land the city owns in fee; that his access to a public street has I been limited by construction operations. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carr1ed unanimously that the City Council authorize the City Manager to e~ter into an agreement with the property owner in question, granting permission to use the requested access for a period of 90 days subject to the inclusion of a hold harmless clause in the agreement. Councilman Forman read in full a statement, "that after deep con- sideration he has decided not to be a candidate for another term as Councilman... that he has served the city eleven years and they..h,ave been the highpoint of his life... that he has enjoyed working w~th the citizens and city employees... his decision has been prompted by a potential business venture... and since his prospects might interfere with his being able to complete the full term, he has made this decision." He then thanked the members of the Council and expressed appreciation for the opportunity of serving the City. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: ~?0N~~ City Clerk - I 4. 1- 23- 68 \