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INVOCATION
PL~DGE OF
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ROLL ~ALL
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APPROVAL
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NEW SIGN
ORDIIlANCE
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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.
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HEARING
(LMD 31)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4042
ADOPTED
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CONDITIONAL
USE: PERMIT
(Union Oil)
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COI1MENDATION
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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.
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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
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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.
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BALDWIN-
STOCKER
SCHOOL (PARK)
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Patrol cars
and street
department
car)
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CONTRACT
AWARD
(Hugo Reid
Well)
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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.
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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
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
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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.
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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
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(,'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
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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.
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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.-
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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.
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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,
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4043
ADOPTED
MWD
TAX
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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
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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).
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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
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4044,
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4045
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ADOP'j:ED
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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."
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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
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4046
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. l396
INTRODUCED
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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
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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.
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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
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
Waived
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PROJECT ,0 IJ
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LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES 4
FLOAT
SIGN ~1:J
ARCADIA 'TOWNE
CENTER
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SESSION
RECONVENES
RESOLUTION
NO. 4047
ADOPTED
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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
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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:
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