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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 3,1968 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PL~DGE OF -AI.LE~IANCE ROLL ~ALL MINUTE APPROVAL ..,..... , PROPOSED NEW SIGN ORDIIlANCE (Continued) flJ: I~ I HEARING (Auction) APPROVED :I"~~' . J I f)' ~ fu/?/~ 18:7386 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE 9ITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 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 December 3, 1968, at 8:00 P.M. Rev. David Reed, Arcadia Congregatio~al Church Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Council~en Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1968, were APPROVED. The public hearing on the proposed new sign regulations as recommended by the Planning C~mmission, was closed at the last regular meeting (November 19). However, additional data was requested by Cquncil and submitted at this meeting in the form of a progress report. The Planning Director made explanatory comments relative to'the report dated November 27. It Outlined a general picture of the impact of the proposed abate- ment program, maxim~m size limit, safety factors as to height, rotation and reconciliation of the differential height between free standing signs and projecting .signs. As a result of the survey, which was conducted in eight separate areas, approximately 46% of the existing signs would be non conforming thereby necessitating removal. Staff requested additional time to determine the actual effect of the proposed regulations upon existing signs and to see if minor modifications in the regulations could reduce the percentage of signs to be abated while at the same time achieving the overall purpose of the new ordinance. It was the consensus of the City Council that in view of the forthcoming holiday season, deliberations should be continued, until the regular meeting of January 21, 1969; that during the interim staff could proceed with, further studies. Inasmuch as the moratorium period presently expires February 19, 1969 it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the moratorium period for the abatement of non 'conforming signs be extended to the EFFECTIVE DATE of a new sign ordinance. Application of the Milton J. Wershow Company for a business permit to allow the conduct of an,auction of real estate at lOl S. First Avenue on December 10. 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 further MOVED by Councilm~n Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the application be APPROVED and that the business permit be so is~~ed. 12-3-68 - 1 - HEARING (LMD 31) ~ 00 IV RESOLUTION NO. 4042 ADOPTED :,} <" 00 (V ~\ CONDITIONAL USE: PERMIT (Union Oil) Dec. l7, 1968 A COI1MENDATION \ (Howard) 18: 7387 Time and place fixed by Resolution No. 4032 for hearing objections to the formation of Lighting Maintenance District # 31. Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke to the matter: Mrs. Walter Attrill, 1816 S. Baldwin Avenue, felt that persons living on other than Baldwin Avenue benefit most from the lighting and objected to being assessed. Mrs. Mabel Taylor, l82l S. Baldwin Avenue, objected to the method of notification with the thought that it would have been more personal to have notified by mail each property owner on Baldwin Avenue. I The Director of Public Works explained the procedure in the formation of a lighting district with which the staff has followed implicitly. William P. Markling, 914 Park Avenue (out of the district) aske~ what 'the plans are for future lighting districts and the Director'of Public 'Works explained that as lighting maintenance districts expire they are formed into one overall residential lighting maintenance district, plus any additional lighting that has been installed in other residential areas. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that any objections be and they are hereby overruled. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4042, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS "LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3l," TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS IN SAID CITY." 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 Resolution No. 4042 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4042 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None I The recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolutim No. 666 will be on agenda for December l7. It pertains to the granting of a conditional use permit for the construction of a new service station at 18 W. Foothill Boulevard. (The continuation is required to permit time for an appeal filing). Council accepted with pleasure Resolution No. 667 which the Planning Commission adopted expressing gratitude to Chester N. Howard, Director of Public Works, for his contributions on the Baldwin Avenue widening project. Council concurred and made similar expressions to Mr. Howard. 12-3-68 - 2 - BALDWIN- STOCKER SCHOOL (PARK) CONTINUED J f/IJ I EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Patrol cars and street department car) r/f;;:;;- (Jkd/V CONTRACT AWARD (Hugo Reid Well) 18: 7388 The City Manager noted that the Recreation Commission appointed a Committee to make a more intensive study of the request of the West Arc~dia Little League organization concerning a location for the Little League baseball league. That a report from the committee will be before the Commission at its next meeting on December 18, and results and recommendation will be presented to Council on January 7, 1969. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the recommendation of the City Manager, as set forth in report dated November 27, be accepted and that the bid of $23,518.13 as s~bmitted by Mackaig and Sons for the purchase of ten police patrol cars and two staff cars (one for the street department) be APPROVED; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids 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. Funds are in the 1968-69 budget in Account 421-71 for 10 police cars and 1 staff car. Funds are in Account 433-71 for 1 staff car for the street 'department. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract for the construction of operating facilities for Hugo Reid No. 1 Well be awarded to Pylon, Inc., engineering contractors, in the amount of ll17 a $68,798; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities ~ . I'It 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. I 5'~ STO; SIGN~ INSTALLATION AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that $35,000 be appropriated from Reserve for Replacement of Fixed Assets Account 289 to Account 470-71-8 Hugo Reid No. 1 Well. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None Upon recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that a boulevard stop sign be installed for south bound traffic at Tindalo Road and Floral Avenue. (Resolution No. 4045 adopted later in this meeting). ACCEPTANCE The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the final OF WORK inspection of the Baldwin Avenue improvement (from Camino Real to Live (Baldwin Oak Avenue) reveals that Osborn Constructors have satisfactorily com- Avenue) pleted the work outlined in plans and specifications. Whereupon it :7 was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and ;ft"CI~ carried on roll call vote as follows, that the work be ACCEPTED and C7)1~that final payment be authorized in accordance with the contract document. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None 12-3-68 - 3 - " EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Fire truck) I y.o1 y 18: 7389 Brief discussion held on the landscaping of the median strip and the Director of Public Works explained tentative plans and approximate dates. Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Fire Chief, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the proposal submitted by Mack Trucks, Inc., for the purchase, of one 1250 GPM Triple Combination pumping engine, be accepted and that the contract be awarded to said company in the total amount of $40,672, 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. . I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman cons~~~~e and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the sum of C;~~ $40, ~e appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects to Account 409 Fire Department Pumper. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, He~ms, Hage None None RENEWAL OF Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Purchasing officer CONTRACT FOR it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and TIRES & carried on roll call vote as follows, that the existing agreement SERVICE with B. F. Goodrich Tire Company for the purchase of tires and (Goodrich) services be renewed for the period from February l, 1969 to January ~ (,'J I '?" . -I .v, J ;'y3l, 1970: . It was noted that the renewal wi 11 be under the same terms V . (.. r!. ~. and cond~t~ons. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None YOUTH COMMISSION )1 , (,~ y' Reference was made to the recommendation of the Recreation Commission that the City Council consider the appointment of a teen-age member to some or all City Boards and Commissions. That the said commission would accept the appointment of such a member to its commission who would be afforded a seat at all meetings, entitled to participate in all deliberations but without vote. (Letter dated November 27). (Action deferred pending further study). Mrs. Ray Swanson, President of the Arcadia Coordinating Council, addressed Council stating in part that said council had gone on record in support of the creation of a Youth Commission as outlined in a communication to I the City Council dated November 26 (copies of which had been received by the legislative body). She described the proposed Youth Commission as an agency which could serve as a clearing house as well as a catalyst for all the various youth activities in the community. That such a commission is needed and suggested that it might be well to let the youth form the commission on their own and then lend assistance. Mr. Mark Coleman, representing the Executive Council of the Arcadia High Student Government, explained reasons for the need of such a youth commission and referred to efforts being made locally to expose the drug problem and an awareness on the high school level of the need for develop- ment of some rapport between the city and youth starting with junior high age level. That the thought is that the youth would set up its own goals with adult advisors on legality and feasibility therefor. He noted offers of assistance which had already been received, and the need for a coordin- ating vehicle which the commission would provide. 12-3-68 - 4 - 18:7390 Mr. David Reed, 414 Danimere, expressed concern that the proposed youth commission might become an adjunct of the city recreation department; th~t he would hope it could be more of ~ participatory consideration on 'city government level; that it might be advisable to consider individuals as adult members other than members of the City Councilor the Board of Education; that perhaps consideration could be given adults with rapport with the youth and have liaison with the council in 'an official capacity; that it is important to listen and respond to 'the youth of today.- I Jerry Bernstein, 245 W. Colorado, spoke briefly of the need for youth representation or governmental level boards and commissions as well as a separate Youth Commission. . Extensive discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the City Council that it would be well to have one of tts members sit with the youth group ~ndeavoring to create such a commission and report back to Council with recommendation on the formation progress, the goals, method of selection of members and the like. Councilman Arth thereupon so ,MOVED. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Mayor Hage then appointed Councilman Helms noting that he is presently Council liaison to the Recreatton Commission and will keep in mind the recommendation of that body at the same time. It was also noted that under the new charter the City Council may create by ordinance 'such other boards or commissions as in its judgment are required. EXTRA It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and POLICING carried on roll call vote as follows, that the sum of $108,000 be (race appropriated from Unappropriated Surplus Account 290 in the General seaso?~ ~~und to Account 421-4 to cover cost of extra police to handle traffic b r,J;ve()fJ ~Uring the 1968-69 thoroughbred racing season. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None HELICOPTER The City Manager submitted material concerning joint city-county use Police Patrol of helicopter police patrol and advised that a study is being made (under /study) , to ascertain specific cost figures. Council expressed a desire that ;If : ;;"~'.<jkt be 'kept current in this area as a new concept. PERSONNEL The City Manager recommended approval of the Police Chief's proposal (Police) , I~ concerning redistribution of ranks effective January 1969. It does , 2~ not increase the number of ranks (18) but it would add one lieutenant \-{Z', position and the deletion of one sergeant position from the totals ~' 'j .,11 ~ authorized in the 1968-69 budget. No appropriation would be necessary. ~. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried' unanimously that the proposal be and it is hereby APPROVED. I CO~NDATIONS Council received on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman (Fire and Arth and carried unanimously the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Pot ice) Dillon of Whittier commending the services received ,from the fire and IJ' (# ,~~police department personnel in a recent accident. Adequate publicity ,~v.- 'will be afforded such commendations and the Manager will see that . persons involved receive copies of same. . ORDINANCE NO. 1395 INTRODUCED The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1395 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING, AMENDING, AND REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HOSPITALS, SANITARIUMS, CONVALESCENT AND BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES, 12-3-68 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4043 ADOPTED MWD TAX / J\~ ~ 18: 7391 AND AMENDING THE TITLE AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 13.1 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE RELATING TO BUILDING STANDARDS FOR APARTMENTS AND CONVAlESCENT AND' BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1395 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None I It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. l395 be INTRODUCED: 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. 4043 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING THE SCAlE OF PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4035 AND AlL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4043 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4043 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None For several months the City Council has been studying plans for payment of the Metropolitan Water District membership cost. It is presently paid entirely out of municipal funds (water earnings). Under State Law the City Council must declare its intention to the District by December 10. Those favoring the ad valorem route pointed out that this would more equitably distribute the cost inasmuch as it would place some of the burden on homeowners to business and industry which in the past have carried only a small portion of the cost. It was the conSensus however, that if this avenue is taken it should be done on a step basis. It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth that the City Council declare its intention to transfer 50 percent of the MWD tax from the city water rates to the ad valorem tax (as of July 1, 1969). I Prior to taking the vote Councilman Considine stated in part that in his thinking the MWD costs could logically be placed 1) on the tax roll because they are based on property assessed valuations, or 2) could justifiably be placed on the water rate because it is back up water for the water department and becomes an important reserve to supply water to the people; that looking at the two possibilities - if 12-3-68 - 6 - I RESOLUTION NO. 4044, ADOPTED 3~qf~ RESOLUTION NO. 4045 I ADOP'j:ED l8:7392 the ~ax roll route is taken in his op~n~on the entire cost should be plac~d on the tax roll with a corresponding reduction in the water rate'which was not now included in the motion; that the public did not want an increase in property taxes and noted the ,results of two propo- sitions in the recent election. With this in mind he felt the property OWner is already overloaded tax wise and that it seems reasonable to him to continue paying out of the water department revenue. Councilman Butt,erworth stated in part that he agreed the property owner ~s over burdened but felt it would be a step in the right direction which he defined as plactng the entire amount on the ad valorem tax where it belongs; that it wpuld result in a more equal sharing of the burden. He noted it would permit the 'homeowner the advantage of a tax deduction which is not possible when the cost is paid out of water funds. Roll call vote was then taken on the 'MOTION: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen,Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage Councilman Considine ,None The City Attorney thereupon presented Resolution No. 4044, explained ,the content and 'read the title of said resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PAY OUT OF ~TS MUNICIPAL FUNDS 50% OF THE' AMOUNT OF TAXES TO BE DERIVED FROM THE AREA OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 'BEGINNING JULY 1, 1969, AS SUCH AMOUNT OF 'TAXES SHALL, BE FIXED IN AUGUST, 1969, BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUCH METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4044 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Constc;1ine~tlHelms, Rage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as fol,lows, that Resolution No. 4044 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage Councilman Considine None the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4045; entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF TINDALO ROAD AND FLORAL ABENUE AS A STOP INTERSECTION FOR ALL SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC UPON TINDALO ROAD ENTERING SAID"INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING TilE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT." r, It was MOVED by Cp~ncilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4045 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: that Resolution No. 4045 be ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None l2-3-68 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4046 ADOPTED ?-1\ ?f ORDINANCE NO. l396 INTRODUCED SIGNS ,() "yfi" r ARTH A CONSIDINE \\ '. j /\'/' RESIGNATION (Stewart) ,:..., \1 ~/"iJ~' 1\' ~f \. \ 18:7393 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4046 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXPRESSING ITS INTENTION TO PURCHASE ,CERTAIN EXCESS FREEWAY PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4046 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None I It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4046 be ADOPTED. 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 Ordinance No. 1396, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN SAID CITY, DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO BE SUCH AGENCY, AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. l396 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1396 be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None During the discussion on the creation of the Agency, it was noted that to adopt the ordinance would not be taking an irretrievable step. Said ordinance provides for the Council to act as the Agency. Council received from the City Attorney, suggested provisions to eliminate non conforming signs. Will study same. Reported on the progress of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Data System and advised that Mr. Sam Nortis has just been selected as its Manager. That he is extremely well qualified for the position. I Suggested that Council take immediate steps toward instigating an invitation to the Arcadia High School Marching Band to participate in the Inaugural Parade in Washington, D. C. Mayor Hage, on behalf of the City Council, will direct letters and telegrams to the appropriate legislators and officials. The resignation of Planning Commission Chairman John F. Stewart was accepted with regret. Mr: Stewart is recovering from an illness. His efforts and accomplishments were recognized, particularly in the area l2-3-68 j - 8 - PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE Waived I CHRISTMAS PROJECT ,0 IJ a/, ({df;,. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 4 FLOAT SIGN ~1:J ARCADIA 'TOWNE CENTER I EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENES RESOLUTION NO. 4047 ADOPTED 18:7394 proposed for the new sign ordinance. Mayor Hage and Councilman Considine have the responsibility for the ne~:appointment to fill out the unexpired term which will terminate June 30, 1970. In order to consider the following items it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that any fee connected therewith be waived for the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop to use the building at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue for its annual White Christmas project. Brief discussion held on arrangements for the forthcoming meeting in the City - January l6, 1969. The City Manager will pursue all suggestions concerning the speaker. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the Tournament of Roses Parade Committee be permitted to erect a 'Float Signr at the office of the Chamber of C'ommerce. 'Upon recommendation of the Land Committee, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that: / the City enter into an agreement with a partnership (composed mainly of persons who were parties to the B. B. C. development) relating to a parcel of City property on Santa Anita between Wheeler Avenue and Santa Clara street on the following terms and c'ohditions: 1. City will forbear selling or offering for sale the property until March l, 1969. 2. On or before March l, 1969, the partnership may purchase the property on terms which are mutually acceptable, it,being understood that construction of a substantial development is an important consideration. If City and partnership reach an agreement, City will allow the payments made on B. B. C. 's expired option to apply on the purchase price. 3. In the event City and the partnership do not enter into an agreement for purchase of the City property on or before March l, 1969, City has an option to purchase partnership's lot which is bounded on both sides by City's property for the acquisition cost, approximately $35,000.00, provided if City receives a good faith offer, City may sell if it first offers the property to partnership on the same terms and conditions and partpership refuses the offer. At 10:30 P.M. Council entered into an executive session. At 10:35 P.M. Council reconvened with three members present. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4047 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA URGING THE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE TO INVITE THE ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO MARCH IN THE INAUGURAL PARADE." " ' It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full 12-3-68 - 9 - ADJOURNMENT 18: 7395 body of Resolution No. 4047 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Rage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4047 be ADOPTED: AYES: NOES,:., , ABSENT: Councilmen None Councilmen Arth, Helms, Hage , c. Butterworth, Considine At 10:40 P.M., the meeting was ADJOURNED SINE DIE. ATTEST: '., ~~/~ Mayor Hage re:k~j ~ ~ City Clerk . ~ ~ 12-3-68 - 10 - I I