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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.
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WATER
DEPARTMENT
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
REARING TO
BE SCHEDULED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4055
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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.
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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.
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"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
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ADJOURNMENT
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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
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The meeting,was ADJOURNED SINE DI~,~t lR:55 P.M.
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