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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 25,1969 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: 5/ FLOOD , CONTROL (debris) Jt;i\c<~ ~.~/--".~ 1 CAPITAL PROJECTS r1 / 0( }.J~ ;) 'de-jill 18: 7420 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in an adjourned regular meeting at 7:30 P.M., February 25, 1969, in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mayor Pro Tempore C, Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms Councilmen Considine, Rage The City Manager summarized th~_~lans of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to haul some ~OOO cubic yards of debris from the Sierra Madre Dam, Carter and Santa Anita Debris Basins to the Santa Anita Debris Disposal Site, using specific city streets in the operation, which is proposed to start around March 5. It was noted that the City approved the use of the northerly route, upon which condition the hauling fee was waived; that the contractor will have to be persuaded to use that route. However, concern has been expressed by homeowners in the area because debris would eventually sit at an elevation of approximately 25' above their homes. But it was also noted that serious structural damage could result if the basins are not emptied. William H. Smith, 1283 Oakglen Avenue, felt that the plan of the District is ill-conceived and developed with a lack of consideration for property owners in the immediate area. He stated in part that he had sent a letter to the District to this effect and read a request for changes which he will present to the Board of Supervisors at its meeting Thursday morning, February 27. (copies on file in the office of the City Clerk. It was the consensus of the City Council that the District be urged to render the property owners every courtesy and consideration of the proposals to be so presented. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the City Council urge the District, by resolution, to' give serious consideration to the requests to be presented by Mr. Smith. (Resolution No. 4055 adopted later in the meeting). At 8:10 P.M. the meeting recessed and reconvened in the Conference Room. Manuel J. Giswein, 1312 Highland Oaks Drive, spoke concerning the route and stated in part that the northerly rout~ is more desirable and noted that trucks should observe the 25 mile speed limit as the heavy vehicles are difficult to stop in an emergency. He agreed with steps being taken by the City and Mr. Smit~. The City Manager discussed the tentative program which as submitted is capable of being financed with anticipated capital projects revenue forecast over the next five year period. No new or increased taxes are considered necessary and the financing of the projects would not affect operating revenues. He stated in part that the program is flexible in that projects may be advanced, delayed, dropped or added as the flow of funds increases or decreases and as needs change. He advised that the Planning Commission had reviewed all departmental projects with the appropriate Departmental Administrator. - 1 - 2-25-69 WATER DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT RECREATION DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REARING TO BE SCHEDULED RESOLUTION NO. 4055 ADOPTED)=.: :8k,)J ~ ~ .11.} "j; jP Y'V f)P V l~"'" /y P/"~ 18:7421 In reviewing the WATER DEPARTMENT projects it was noted that funding ,is shown as coming from current revenues to indicate feasibility; that the Council will be reviewing that questio~ to consider whether a combination of water revenue bonds and lower water rates might be a superior method. The level of earnings in the Water Fund assumes the present water rates and methods of financing Metropolitan Water District costs which is approximately 50% from earnings and 50% from an MWD property tax. Each project scheduled during the next five years was reviewed and the Water Manager will prepare an addendum to the report reflecting projects not included in the program but recommended in the Montgomery Report. Mayor Hage arrived at 8:45 P.M. 1 In reviewing the projects scheduled for the POLICE DEPARTMENT, brief discussion was held with the Police Chief concerning the need for additional space and improved arrangement of police and communication facilities to accommodate present and future organizational expansion which was not anticipated at the time the existing building was constructed in 1957. The architectural study is scheduled for 1970-71. All projects included in the FIRE ,DEPARTMENT program were explored. Discussion held on the need for a fire facility to serve the southern part of the City. The Fire Chief explained the assistance his department receives from facilities located in the periphery. Included in the proposed projects for the RECREATION DEPARTMENT were tennis courts. It was the consensus of the City Council that such recreation facilities were needed in the southern part of the city as well as at the proposed site. It was the consensus of the City Council that the improvement of existing tennis courts should super- sede acquisition of additional property for this need. In discussing projects scheduled for this department the use of the proposed new clubhouse at the County Park was explored. Modification of the existing lighting in the Upper Rancho area was given priority in the 1969-70 schedule. In reviewing median improvement the Director of Public Works will improve Santa Anita Avenue by installation of left turn pockets similar to those on Baldwin Avenue which greatly reduce traffic hazards. The Planning Commission, City Manager, Departmental Administrators and staff were commended for the comprehensive, concise and complete report. It was felt that the program should implement the goal of preserving and improving the image of the City in its appearance and planning. March 18, 1969, was scheduled as the date for the Public Hearing on the Capital Program. This resolution is to be presented to the County Board of Supervisors prior to its Thursday morning meeting. 1 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO GIVE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION TO PROPOSALS CONCERNING THE TRUCK ROUTE AND PLANS FOR THE DUMPING OF DEBRIS FROM THE SIERRA MADRE DAM AND THE CARTER AND SANTA ANITA DEBRIS BASINS INTO THE SANTA ANITA DEBRIS DISPOSAL SITE." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4055 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine - 2 - 2-25-69 ADJOURNMENT 1 I, 1 18:7422 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4055 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine " ' The meeting,was ADJOURNED SINE DI~,~t lR:55 P.M. J v ",v) ~ ~tJ, ~ 1"',:';:;. ! Mayor '-' ~ ,. ,-J, . I ,'-I" 'oj'; ATTEST: tf2~,k~ City Clerk " \j -, -3- 2-25-69