HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 3,1968
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
(Skill
Games)
FIOO
PERMIT
APPROVED
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Board/Care
Home)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 1968
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on September
3, 1968, at 8:00 P.M.
Rev. Jack D. Stegeman, Lutheran Church of the Cross
Mayor Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
Councilman Considine
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1968, were APPROVED
on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried unanimously.
Application of Raymond J. Powers, dba Trojan Amusement Company, for
a Council Permit to allow operation of skill games in the Santa
Anita Bowling Alley, 188 W. Las Tunas Drive. The City Manager
advised that the only change is in the company to operate the games;
that reports on said company are satisfactory and recommended approval.
Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconde~
by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Councilman Arth then
MOVED to approve the application and to issue the appropriate Council
Permit. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
unanimously.
Council received report from the Planning Commission that by Resolution
No. 656 a conditional use permit was granted for the construction of a
residential home for the board and care of well, aged persons, on
property at 531-601 W. Duarte Road. Matter deferred until the next
regular Council meeting as the appeal period will not expire until
September 6.
Council received and filed communication and Resolution No. 7110 from
the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California opposing the
initiative measure to amend the State Constitution, known as the
"Watson Amendment" relating to property tax and bonding capacity
limitations.
At Councilman Arth's suggestion staff will prepare a resolution
embodying the city's position on the matter. Same will be considered
by Council at the next regular meeting and if adopted will be submitted
to other jurisdictions. It was noted that a study session will also
be held on September 16.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor Hage go on record
by communication with Los Angeles County Supervisor Bonelli concerning
improvement of the parkway property bordering the east side of
Huntington Drive adjacent to the County Park; that at a later date
it could be brought up for review.
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The City Council received and acknowledged the request of the Federal
Sign and Signal Corporation for permission to change the existing
lettering on a pylon sign at its property located at 130 West
Huntington Drive, from "Flamingo" to ''Ramada''. Also a copy of the
response from the City Attorney indicating that it is properly an
administrative matter; that the existing sign is non-conforming
and subject to abatement in February of 1969. (Matter discussed
later:.it\ the meeting).
The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that subsequent
to the award of the contract to Silveri and Ruiz Construction Company
for improvement of Vista Park, the City was informed by said awardee
that its bid was in error. That upon investigation it'appeared
reasonable to believe that an error did occur, however, it was
recommended that the bid be rejected without prejudice and that
authorization be granted to readvertise for bids in order for the
contract to be awarded at the October 1 regular meeting. Advertising
costs Were explored and it was the consensus that the company which
made the error bear the cost of advertising estimated to be approxi-
mately $43.
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Councilman Arth MOVED that the present awardee, Silveri and Ruiz
Construction Company, be and it is hereby released from its bid;
that the return of the bid bond be contingent upon the payment of
$42.90 representing the cost of advertising and that the City Clerk
be authorized to readvertise for bids to be returned September 30
and submitted to Council on October 1. Motion seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unanimously.
The City Manager summarized the staff report dated August 30, 1968
(on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was noted that the
alignments are based on a study of the existing' parkway width of
streets as well as obstructions in those parkways; that in every
instance the recommended alignment is oriented to maintain a uniform
alignment of the sidewalk with a minimum of obstructions which would
have to be either removed, circumvented or would result in relocation
of power poles or fire hydrants.
The report reflected one change which would be the location of the
sidewalk on South Second Avenue between Huntington Drive and Duarte
Road (specifically between the first alley north of California and
Genoa). All suggestions and complaints have been restudied and
staff felt the proposed alignments are the most reasonable, economical
and safe, and recommended that no changes be ordered other than those
which have been made for said Second Avenue.
In response to an inquiry by John Suthers, 730 E. Winnie Way, the
Director of Public Works explained that at this particular location
it is proposed to construct the sidewalks adjacent to the curb line
and build the sidewalk out and around existing trees. Mr. Suthers I
was advised that if he would rather have the sidewalk run in a
straight line he could have the trees removed and new ones relocated
at the back of the sidewalk; that new trees would cost him approximatdy
$65 each.
It was the consensus of the Council that every consideration has been
given to the residents whose property abuts the proposed sidewalks;
that every effort has been made to preserve landscaping where possible;
that in many areas residents have installed their own lighting and
curbs whereas in this instance the City is constructing the sidewalks
at no expense to the property owner. It was also noted that the
property involved is city property. The report was accepted and no
change in the policy was ordered.
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EQUIPMENT Upon recommendation of the City Manager and Purchasing Officer it
PURCHASE was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
(FIRE HOSE) and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the following bids
for the purchase of fire hose be accepted; that all other bids
"yf b:l , be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids
e., ~ or btdding process be waived and that authorization be and it is
hereby given for the issuance of the appropriate purchase order:
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VENDOR HOSE AMOUNT
American Rubber Co 2\" $ 2,247.00
American Rubber Co 1\" 521. 85
Wardlaw Fire Equipment Co 1" 359.62
Halprin Supply Soft suction 268.80
Halprin Supply Booster 651. 00
Total amount of the purchases will be $4,048.27. Funds are budgeted
in Account #422-74.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
None
Councilman Considine
Upon recommendation of the City Manager and Purchasing Officer it
was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the city purchase
a root cutter for the street department from the only bidder, West
Point Industries, in the amount of $4,402.02 (including the 6%
A? I t'~.~ demonstrator discount and applicable taxes and delivery); that
V I { , V~ any informalities or irregularities in the bid or bidding process
be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Root cutter)
CONSIDINE
EXCUSED
HOUSE NUMBER
ON CURBS Ci'J.'3
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
None
Councilman Considine
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously, Councilman Considine was excused from this
meeting.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried unanimously that the staff be authorized to advertise
for bids on an alternative, all or half basis, for painting house
numbers on curbs. Funds from the Council Contingency Fund.
SIDEWALK SALE It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
(WAB&PA) and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business
. & Professional Association for permission to hold its semi-annual
;1 I i7/~ sidewalk sale on September 21 be APPROVED; that any fees connected
tA /- I' therewith be waived; that any banners which may be erected be
AQ/t,under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and that
~V' insurance be required naming the city as additional insured. It
is understood that the association will provide barricades for
Baldwin Avenue between Duarte and Naomi during the hours of the
sale with parking prohibited thereon.
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PARK PLANNER
BALDWIN
STOCKER
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It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the firm of Eriksson,
Peters and Thoms, be retained at a fee of $1500 for the development
of preliminary plans for the park site adjacent to the Baldwin-
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Stocker School. This plan would indicate the ultimate use of the
land to best serve the needs of the neighborhood and the city.
Said agreement to be based on its proposal dated August 9, 1968.
The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement
in form approved by the City Attorney. (Discussion held on the
possibility of retaining one firm to design the Camino Grove
improvements concurrently with the subject project).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
None
Councilman Considine
COMMENDATION Council was pleased to receive the letter of commendation from'the
(Recreation National Junior Public Parks Tennis Championship Chairman concerning
Department) -1">. the excellent cooperation and assistance rendered by the City
Ct ~ Ie!, t". t.t--:t,t.'vr)!.ecreat ion Department during its recent tournament.
VARIANCE
(Build ing
Code)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously that the request of Huntington Motors, Inc., for
a variance from the building code be approved to allow the construction
of a type IV-N incombustible steel roof to replace two smaller existing
roof structures over its repair bar at 55 West Huntington Drive. It
was noted that the company has plans for total development which at
present will depend upon acquisition of additional property.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
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, ORDINANCE
NO. 1387
REINTRODUCED
PROPOSED NEW
CITY CHARTER
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authorization)
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John Layton (Federal Sign & Signal Corporation) and Lee Burns, Executive
of the Ramada Inn organization, spoke at length concerning the request
for permission to change the sign at the Flamingo Motel location. It
was noted that at the present time the Planning Commission is studying
the problem and will hold a public hearing on September lD. The City
Attorney explained that the matter is not in the province of the City
Council; that the existing ordinance does not provide any means for
accomplishing the desired objective. Said ordinance was adopted five
years ago and requires abatement of non-conforming signs by February
1969. As suggested the representatives will attend the Planning
Commission meeting.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1387, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING TO CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW PART 7 ENTITLED "PARKING TAX".
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the
full body of Ordinance No. 1387 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
None
Councilman Considine
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth I
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1387
be REINTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
None
Councilman Considine
The following minute resolution was ADOPTED on MOTION by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously:
RESOLVED: that Councilman Butterworth be appointed Chairman of the
Council Committee, to draft an argument in favor of the proposed
new City Charter which will be submitted to the electorate of the
City at a Special Election to be held in consolidation with the
Statewide General Election to be held November 5, 1968; that same
be presented to the City Clerk prior to September l3,1968,at 5 P.M.
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Noted a forthcoming meeting with the San Gabriel Valley Municipal
Data System; that he would have a report thereafter.
HELMS
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Suggested staff consider the feasibility of vacating Wistaria
Avenue easterly where it abuts Baldwin-Stocker School. (In
connection with the proposed park site).
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:15 P.M. it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the meeting ADJOURN
to WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
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