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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 16,1968 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL MAYOR'S STATEMENT I OFFICIAL CANVASS ELECTION 17; '/2 18:7231 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1968 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on April 16, 1968, at 8 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City RaIl. Rev. A. Karl Myers, Village Presbyterian Church Mayor Robert J. Considine PRESENT: ABSENT: Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Rage, Considine None The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1968, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth abstained from voting as he was absent from said meeting. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of April 8 and 15, 1968, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Mayor Considine stated for the record that he appreciated the excellent cooperation he had received during his tenure as Mayor; that in his opinion all of the city employees had put forth tremendous effort during the year to improve the city and the general climate of dealings with its citizens. Re complimented retiring Councilman Forman for his contributions and efforts on behalf of the city during the four years Mr. Forman has served on the Council, and presented a plaque to him indicating the years of service as Councilman and as Mayor during 1966-67. Councilman Forman accepted with expressed appreciation to all city staff members and employees and stated in part that he leaves with some reluctance and observed that if he were 25 years younger and had an opportunity to plan a course. of action for his life he would have chosen a career of public service. The City Clerk, having tabulated the semi-official returns of the April 9, 1968 Municipal Election at which two Councilmen and a City Clerk were elected, in accordance with Section 22932 of the California Elections Code appointed the following as an Elections Board to conduct the official canvass: Inspector Clerks Judges Councilman Butterworth Councilmen Arth and Forman Mayor Considine and Councilman Rage Following is a tabulation of the votes received by each candidate by precinct: 4-16-68 - 1 - . . , .. - ARCADIA TABULATION. SHEET . MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 9,1968 CITY , .. . OANDIDATES. F R CITY corn CILMEN , CLERK NO. PREC. WRITE VAN WRITE I TOTAL REG. NO. CONSIDINE BARTLETT HELMS STEWART INS MAANEN INS VOTE VOTE! 1 191 15 130 138 200 255 1025 2 233 12 174 135 254 295 1036 . 3 67 2 48 32 60 74 407 4 231 17 133 147 225 279 1016 5 79 8 75 54 92 112 476 6 118 14 75 63 120 146 717 7 195 25 136 - 138 219 271 1262 8 130 10 95 113 150 184 416 9 226 -36 174 163 258 315 933 10 143 21 128 85 168 201 823 11 158 29 101 111 176 210 810 12 127 27 113 91 156 188 1269 13 152 18 119 110 190 209 :1317 14 174 29 . 150 121, 197 251 932 15 220 17 124 136 220 275 937 16 49 5 42 41 61 75 548 '17'. 116 9 87 80 122 156 528 18 218 15 180 119 219 290 927 King lI.~ng 19 215 25 162 121 2 246 1 283 1069 lB.. Johns n ..- -. . -.' 20 223 31 229 125 278 1 335 1481 Kidder - - ~ . .. - - .21 98 18 102 86 136 1 160 788 . - - - ~ . . ,_.,. 22 74 11 83 67 - 108 129 757 23 163 29 140 123 208 248 866 ... ... 24 253 34 240 169 290 370 1417 .. . .. .' 25 192 17 173 101 223 258 899 98 -- 112 26 82 7 73 53 564 .. 106 . - n'- .. 27 78 2 67 46 85 486 ~. .' . ., ..... 28 199 21 173 136 172 278 1070 , McBain .AB 83 88 .',VOTE 69 12 53 26 l' . GRAND 2930 5014 3 6153 24 77/ . TOTAL 4473 516 3579 3 - \ , . I I 24.8% I I RESOLUTION NO. 3996 ADO PTED /l /.' n <~\ \ ~ e5 OATH ADMINISTERED TO CITY CLERK AND COUNCILMEN ROLL CALL ELECTION OF NEW MAYOR 18: 7233 After the official canvass of the results submitted by the Election Precinct Officials the following results were DECLARED OFFICIAL: Councilmen CONSIDINE BARTLETT HELMS STEWART 4473 516 3579 2930 City Clerk VAN MAANEN 5014 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 6153 The following is the City Clerk's statement of the election pursuant to Section 9919 of Code: of the above results the California Elections "I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, California, hereby certify and declare that the City Council of the City of Arcadia, at a regular meeting held April 16, 1968, has duly and regularly canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election held in the City of Arcadia on April 9, 1968, and has declared the results of said election." Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3996 entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION APRIL 9, 1968." MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of Resolution No. 3996 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 3996 be and it is hereby ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine -None:. - I None The City Attorney, as a Notary Public, administered the oath of office to the 'City Clerk, .'Christine Van Maanen, and she thereafter signed the required oath of office and upon receiving a Certificate of Election in turn administered the Oath of Office to Councilmen-elect Considine and Helms and presented each with a Certificate of Election. ' I, l. Z' The newly elected members of the City Council and the City Clerk assumed their' seats' and the City Clerk called the roll 'of the n'ew City Council:,' PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilman Considine stated that Section 404 of the City Charter provides that after any election when a Councilman or Councilmen are elected, the first order of business is for the City Council to elect one of its members as presiding officer who shall have 4-16-68 - 3 - ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO 'TEMPORE , ~ --../ RECESS 18: 7234 the title of Mayor. He shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his office and in accordance with such provision and he asked for nominations for Mayor. Councilman Butterworth: "I have the honor to place in nomination for the Mayor of this community, a councilman who over the past two years has dedicated service to this council and by his devoted efforts on behalf of the community and its citizens has certainly demonstrated his suitability and qualifications to act as Mayor, and I now place in nomination for Mayor of Arcadia, Councilman Don W. Hage. Councilman Helms seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Clerk thereupon ca~t a unanimous ballot for the sole nominee, Councilman Don W. Rage. Mayor Hage then assumed his seat as presiding officer and welcomed the newly organized Council. Councilman Butterworth: "I am equally privileged to place in nomination for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore of this community; a councilman who has distinguished himse1~ by the quality and by the excellence of his work in the past two years and who, I believe, has certainly demonstrated his capacity to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore, and I now place in nomination, Councilman C. Robert Arth." Councilman Helms seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Clerk thereupon cast a unanimous ballot for the sole nominee, Councilman C. Robert Arth. Mayor Hage... "It is an honor to have been chosen Mayor and I will certainly try to carryon in the manner that Councilman Considine has done...It is a tremendous experience and I hope that Councilman Helms enjoys it as much as I have. I welcome both Councilman Considine and Councilman Helms.~' He advised that liaison appointments would soon be made. Councilman Helms then stated:..."he would like to, thank first of all his parents, Rev. and Mrs. James Helms of Huntington Pa~k, who starte9 me out in life, my wife who sus~ained me throughout the campaign, my campaign chairman, Dr. Koch, and all of the citizens of Arcadia who gave me so much support; that the feeling of frtendship throughout the city has been overwhelming." He then thanked those who had faith and confidence in him and pledged he would do his utmost to be th~ir representation on Co~ncil. I Mayor Hage called for a five minute recess. 4-16-68 - 4 - I I HEARING (Real Estate Signs) MOTION:, TO APPROVE HEARING (Business Permi t) /. r 'f) i t~ . MOTION TO APPROVE HEARING (Alley Vacation) 18: 7235 Planning Commission Resolution No. 638 recommending the amendment of the Arcadi~ Municipal Code by adding, amending and repealing of certain sections thereof relating to real estate for sale signs. In substance the. resolution recommends that regulations in Zones C-1, C-2 and C-M limiti~g the size of. for sale, lease or rent signs to four squar~ .f~et be repealed' and rep~a~ed .with' a 'new section which would permit one sign not to exceed thirty-two square feet. The present limitation of signs ad~ertising'property for sale, lease or rent in the residentia~ areas is for one sign not to exceed four square feet. The proposed amendments would permit the sign to have'advertising copy on both sides; allowing two such signs for corner properties; per~it~ o~e directional ,arrow; allowing three smaller signs to be attached to the "fo'r sale" sign and in the case of property on a dead end, cul-de-sac or 'temporarily impassable streets, one directional arrow.may be placed at the next through street intersection. Mayor H~ge declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, ,the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried 'unanimous1y. Following discussion and clarification of some of the points, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman . . . i Butterworth and carried unanimously that the ,~ecomffiendation of the ?lanning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 638 be APPROVED. Application of Donald Seversike for a business permit to operate the theatre"and refreshment facilities at the Cinemaland Theatre, 135 Co1or~do ,piace. It was noted by the City Manager that"Council would be considering the issuance of a permit for the balance of the current calendar year.. Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and Mr. Seversike stated in answer .to ,inquiries that..he intend~. to. continue. the same high quality of family motion pictures as have been presented by the Edwards Corporation. He explored his bookings. for the next few weeks. Whereupon, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms, and carr~ed.unanimous1y that the hearing be CLOSED. , , It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and. carried on roll call vote as follows, that a business permit b~ issued the applicant for a period of eight months (end of the calendar year) subject to review at the expiration of said peri()d. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Coun~i1me~ Arth,. Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage . None None ., , . Proposed. abandonment and vacation. of all .or. any por,tion of alley between Santa Anita. and First Avenues and between Santa Clara and Wheeler Streets. The City Manager explained that the subject alley is an east/west alley between Santa Clara and Wheeler Streets running easterly from Santa' Anita Avenue for six lots which are owned with one exception by the City, and are under option to purchase by the BBC Development Corporation. Said corporation .proposes .to construct an 8 story building thereon. Left unvacated would be the stub alley extending westerly for cwo lots from the north/south' alley in the middle of the block. It was noted that the alley has been posted pursuant to Resolution No. 3988 and .thus far,no ~bjections have been filed. 4-16-68 - 5 - MOTION TO APPROVE PROPERTY ACQUISITION (DUARTE ROAD) /]~ JI'!?; PROGRESS REPORT (STORM DRAIN PROJECT NO. 1402) ~.\O(~& BALDWIN AVENUE PROPERTY ACQUISITION PHASE III 11 0 1./1 t APPROVED HIGHWAY NEEDS REPORT i RESOLUTION NO. 3998 ADOPTED 18: 7236 J Mayor Hage declared the 'hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman 'Considine and carried unanimously. Whereupon it' was MOVED 'by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and' carried unanimously that the proposed abandonment and vacation of the subject alley 'be' approved.' , . , " I.,: The City Council r'ece1ved' and ''ACCEPTED the report' from Mi<;hae1 B. Montgomery, special' counsel for Duarte Road property acquisition. in th'e specific' case of Arcadia 'v. Bergstrom, 'et 'al '(L.A.S.C. 119'09049). Attached thereto was a 'statement for 'services rendered sinc~ February 27, 1968. I The City'Council received and accepted progress 'report in connection with the Los Angeles 'County Flood Control 'District" Storm Drain Project No. 1402. It explained that the contract had been awarded tO'the low 'bidder, Vido Artukovich and'Son, Inc., in an approximate figure of $491,000; that' th'e fun'ds budgete'd 'are' adequate for total completion - construction to start this year on April 15 with an anticipated date for completion in mid-September. I - I ""-. ,- : -:. :. .: . ,I:.. it was MOVED'by Councilman 'Considine, seconded 'by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: that the City Council accept the appraisal report for Phase III plus a supplemental report to Phase III for property acquisition on Baldwin Avenue between Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue (in connection with the widening program;) that the sum of $4,625 be,authorized for payment to the appraisers for said work and that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to expend appropriate gas tax funds for the acquisition of the parcels which the appraisal report covers - amounts not to exceed the recommend~d values indicated in the appraiser's reports. , .. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth ,"Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Council received and accepted the 1968 Highway Needs report as required by Section 2156 of the Streets and Highways Code which contained the following: Progress made in improve- ments' of the stre'et' system' sii1'ce the' 1964"report; summary of street needs for' the' next 5 years' and projected needs for the ,"I next' 10 years;' map outlining the street system deficiencies; Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3998, entitled: " A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 'APPROVING THE 1968 HIGHWAY NEEDS REPORT." MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call"vote as follows': that the .reading of Resolution No. 3998 be WAIVED: I AYES: NOES,' ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage. None .... None MOTION' by Councilman Considine,: 'seconded by Councilman Arth ~nd carried' on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 3998 be and it is hereby ADOPTED: AYES: NOES, ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None 4-16-68 - 6 - I f SEWER LINE INSTALLATION (Freeway) " I ;) 71 APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZED r) '"1/ jc.7' UNIFORMS AUTHORIZED / 'f .J , ,,11 tJ ,: ( (i' { If '.) SGV WATER RIGHTS ADJUDICATION I SURR & HELLYER RETAINED J/ 1~ d l 18:7237 The City Manager advised that the Division of Highways will advertise for bids' for' the section of the freeway from Rosemead Boulevard to Santa Anita Avenue in July; "that in connection therewith the City will be required to install certain sewers which it will need later and will be installed at this time. He explained that the City's share" of the cost is $6,250 and noted that this sum will be recovered by the City when the property which this sewer line will serve becomes more fully developed and property owners pay their proportionate share of the cost'for being permitted to connect to the sewer. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman'Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the City Council authorize the appropriation of $6,250 for said purpose from Reserve for"Capita1 Improvement Projects Account No. 285 to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 638 and that said sum be deposited with the State Division of Highways. AYES: NOES: .. ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage. None""" Non'e I The City Manager advised of the results of the competitive bidding for providing uniform rental service as set forth in detail in a report dated April 11, 1968 (on file in the office of the "City Clerk). He recommended the award of the contract therefor which the City'Council accepted as follows: It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract for furnishing cotton" uniforms for the "period from May 1; 1968, to April 30, 1969, be awarded to the low bidder, Red Star Industrial Service, Kovakar Division, at the estimated cost of $4,640.50 for the 12 months period; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities "in the bids "or" bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the contract" in form "approved by the City Attorney.: : n "' ' AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, "Helms, Hage. NOES: None ,ABSENT:None' "I" The City Manager explored in detail a proposed employment agreement for erigaging" the 'law "firm of Surr & Hellyer in the San Gabriel Valley Adjudication suit, which agreement has been recommended for 'approva1 ,by thel city .representative on the .San Gabriel Valley Water 'Association, former City" Councilman Conrad .T.1 Reibold. The extensive work done by the association in an effort to secure friendly adjudication of the water basin was explained and it was noted that progress appears to have been made in that eleven water producers in the basin have .agreed "on 'said law firm as legal counsel. Discussion ensued on certain aspects of the subject agreement with emphasis on reimbur.sement 'of ltravel 'expenses with Councilman Helms observing in part that the provision therefor appears to be without limitation or standards and suggested that perhaps in the future some .thought' should be given to limiting "factors .in, an agreement; and noted that there is no provision for an audit "if it should be necessary. The City Council members concurred that the law firm is very competent and it was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Reibold has done and will continue to do an excellent job in looking after 4-16-68 - 7 - 18:7238 the interests of the city. A letter over the signature of the Mayor will be sent to Mr. Reibo1d in appreciation of his efforts. It was' then-MOVED by' Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth ,and, carried on. roll call vote as follows, that the I firm of Surr. and Hellyer be retained as'legal counsel in the San Gabriel. Valley Adjudication and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and' they' are hereby' authorized to execute said agreement. . AYES: . Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None I FREEWAY MEETING .It' rti7\ The City' Manager advised'of a meeting to be held on April 17 with the Californi'a' 'Highway Commission concerning financing of proJect. No. 243 (extension,of the 605 Freeway from the San 'Bernardino Freeway to the Foothill Freeway). The City Manager advised of the receipt of a communication from the' Public ,Uti1ities"Commission' 'in response to the request of the City for an extension in the date for the demolition of the railroad station; that the date has been extended from July 1 to August 1. Letter of appreciation to go forward to the Comm~ssion and the information will be disseminated to various fund raising committees. .1\': , t\ XI' Copies of..written .commendation .of fire department personnel will, go forward. to.,the Fire Chief, the men involved and be made part of their personnel file. . ... ' . . GEOPHYSICAL STUDY (STANDARD) It 'was 'MOVED.by Councilman .Considi'1e,..seconded.by 'Councilman Butterworth and carried: on roll call. vote as follows, that the ,request of the Standard Oil Company for permission to conduct a vibroseis. geophysical survey along Live Oak and Las Tunas Avenues 'east .from ~a1dwin Avenue be APPROVED subject to the f 11' d' . \ , o ow~ng con ~t ~ons : - - , /' 1. 2 . , ~.' \ \ Furnish .evidence of public liability and property damage insurance in an amount satisfactory to the City Attorney. Work 'shall be limited between the hours of 9 A. M. and 4 P.M. in residential areas with no work on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays. That work in the commercial and industrial areas to be at the discretion of the oil -'company with the'understanding that during peak traffic hours the equipment shall be off the streets. 3. Inform the residents at least 24 hours in advance and advise of the nature'of the test and what to expect. I 4. ' AH damage .to street facilities resulting from the 'operat'ions shall be repaired by the company to the 'satisfaction of the.Director of Public Works. 5. Pay all inspection charges. 6. Keep the'City Engineer's office advised of schedule and progress. AYES:" . NOES: .. ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, -Considine, Helms, Rage. None' Arth, due to his business affiliation None ": . :1 I I. 4-16-68 - 8 - I I ORDINANCE NO. 1381 ' INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1382 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1383 INTRODUCED 18: 7239 , '. The City,Attorney presented for the first time., 'explained the content and read the title. of .Ordinance No: 1381, entitled: l "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI~ OF .THE CITY. OF. ARCADIA, 'AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9261.6.2, 9262.6.4, 9263.6.1, 9265.6.1 and 9268.6.5 THEREOF CONCERNING LIGHTING IN PARKING LOTS." It was MOVED. by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of the body of Ordinance No. 1381 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine', Helms, Hage None None It, was MOVED by, Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1381 be introduced. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, 'explained the content and read the title of .Ordinan'ce No."1382;' entitled; "AN ORDINANCE OF THE .CITY COUNCIL' OF, THE CITY OF. ARCADIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL ,CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9253.2.11 .THEREOF AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 9251.2.13 AND 9252.2.22 THERETO CONCERNING LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. '- It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of the body of Ordinance No. 1382 be WAIVED. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine,:Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT:: None." . l. .,J .) '... , '. ,.' . It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth" seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1382 be intr'oduced'. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None ,..j ,,' The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and'read the title'of Ordinance No. 1383, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE'CITY ,OF, ARCADIA; AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 9247.4 CONCERNING PROPERTY MADE NON-CONFORMING BY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by:Counci1man Arth and carried on roll. call vote' a's ,follows, that the full reading of the body of Ordinance No. 1383 be WAIVED. AYES: . NOES:," ABSENT: .Counci1men ,Ar,th, 'Butter.worth, Considine, ,'Helms, Hage None t.' /'.' t., ~None ., t \ _ . :~ 1 . [ , ' ) . I : ~ J It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth ,and carried' on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1383 be introduced. :1 IJ " '- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None 4-16-68 - 9 - ORDINANCE NO. 1384 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 3997 ADOPrED CHICAGO PARK LITIGATION /'l,r- ' \' 'I " () PROGRESS \ REPORT \, \' (Reconnai- ssance. Study) TESTIMONIAL " DINNER W\ (Taylor) ~ APPRECIATION 18:7240 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1384, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE: CITY, COUNCIL OR, THE: CITY, OF ARCADIA; AMENDING SECTION 8130.20 OF THE, ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 1312.3 OF CHAPTER 13.1 OF PART' III OF THE,UNIFORM'BUILDING CODE CONCERNING SAFETY GRAB BARS IN APARTMENTS," I .. . : . , .I'. ' ; . :(: It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded and carried on roll call vote as follows, the body of Ordinance No.: 1383: be WAIVED. by Councilman Butterworth that the full reading of : . ~l . . .' ',. I Arth, Butterworth, ConSidine, Helms, Hage I AYES: NOES: I, ABSENT: Councilmen None. None .' '.' ~ '! I :11. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, and carried .on roll call vote as be introduced. I- seconded by Councilman Considine follows, ,.that Ordinance No. 1384 ~ j . . ~. :' ' j . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None' None .,', The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of' Resolution No. 3997." .entit1ed: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CONSENTING TO ,ESTABLISHMENT OF A. PORTION OF DUARTE ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. 'j " H,-' '. , , ,.. 1 It was MOVED by Butterworth and fu 11 reading 0 f Councilman Considine, seconded ny' Councilman carried on roll call vote as follows: that the the body, of"Resolution No., 3997. be \oM.:IVED. . I ,,If ,:.1: I Aith, Butterworth, Considine, .Helms, Hage \ ,.. . " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None , ,None ,. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by. Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 3997 be ADOPrED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : , Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None I , ' I. On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded :by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the City Attorney was vested with authority ,to take appropriate action on behalf of the city ,and to .proceed, with the litigation in.such.manner as he deems necessary and advisable.' . I ", '\,' Councilmen Arth and Helms' will attend the Planning Commission meeting on April 23 at 7:30 P.M, at which time a progress report will be made by Simon Eisner & Associ~tes on the reconnaissance study being prepared by said ,firm. f. I Councilman Butterworth will represent the City at the testimonial dinner for.Dr. Burtis Taylor, Superintendent of:Schoo1s, who is resigning to accept a similar post with,the Glendale Unified School District. Said occasion is scheduled for May 7 (regular City Council meeting night). d.l I." :/. '\. : "I Letter from.the 'Arcadia' Police Relief Association thanking the City Council for its action in providing.'all city employees with $1000 group life insurance policy. " II' !.: ,I '" 4-16-68 - 10 - I I STOCKPILING OF MATERIAL (Storm drain project) /11:) tt (n NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK CITY CREW COMMENDED PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED MUNICIPAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM d ,/~ ~'~~' . 1-- /011 MONROVIA PROPERTY INDEPENDENT AUDITOR 1- ::. ~~ I ADJOURNMENT 18: 7241 The City Manager will endeavor to secure the approval of the County . for the contractor who is installing storm drain project (No. 1402) to use county property at Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue (just above the rose garden) for stockpiling dirt during the excavation period; that he would also offer the use of city property at the west end of the city yard (Third Street) for the same purpose. This proposal met with the approval of the City Council. The City Council received notice that National Library Week starts Sunday, April 21; that special awards will be made. The City Council received information that the Vice President of the Pinto-Pony-Colt League had expressed appreciation for the improved facilities at Bonita Park. The General Maintenance Superintendent was commended in this regard. In order to consider the following item the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, the Mayor was authorized to execute the Joint Powers Agreement for municipal data processing system installation, subject to the approval of said agreement by the City Manager and City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None On recommendation of Councilman Butterworth, a letter will be directed to the City of Monrovia concerning its property on Michil1inda Avenue and reaffirming the willingness of the City of Arcadia to carry out its commitment therefor; that if MOnrovia does not care to proceed, this city would have never- theless fulfilled its commitment and there could be no further argument. Said communication to have the signature of the Mayor. Discussion held on the appointment of an independent auditor for 1967-68 and the matter will be an agenda item for the regular meeting of May 7. Louis Black, 1043 W. Huntington Drive, stated in part that he has audited the books for the City during the past three years and that the previous auditor had performed the work for seven years. He asked to be considered for this year's examination of the books. At 10 P.M., Mayor Hage adjourned the meeting sine die. 4w~ ~~~~ Cit y Clerk 4-16-68 - 11 -