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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 1,1969 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION (LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS) 50th ANNIVERSARY () f~ ' f 1\.. ,/ '1, J.WV RESOLUTION NO. 4060 ADOPTED ( p~ R' V L--vJ I 18:7435 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on April 1, 1969, at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Ted Cummins, Arcadia Friends Church. Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Prior to officially recognizing the local League of Women Voters, Councilman Butterworth summarized the beginning of the organization in 1920 and reasons for its formation; to promote good government and to assist the twenty million newly-enfranchised women voters to carry out their new responsibilities; that there could be no finer example of the service it now renders than the local organization's active and non-partisan participation in civic affairs. He cited instances and on beha1( o~ the entire City Council expressed appreciation for its many contributions and constructive act~vities. Whereupon Councilman Butterworth presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4060 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONGRATULATING THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY." 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. 4060 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 Resolution No. 4060 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None Mayor Hage then presented the President of the local League of Women Voters, Mrs. Arthur Starr, with a fully executed copy of the resolution. Mrs. Starr accepted the document on behalf of the local organization and expressed appreciation therefor. Mrs. Irvin Livingston distributed copies of a new pamphlet "This is Arcadia" and commended Mrs. Agnes Hunt, city employee, who worked diligently on the product. 4- 1- 69 - 1 - HEARING (Tip Sheets) APPROVED . " j' e\ :> CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (CONTINUED) HEARING SCHEDULED GENERAL PLAN (Economic Consultant) Funds A.ppropriated \~ 0 ~\ C/ GENERAL PLAN Expenditures '\ ,'/ \(\G \ ' 18:7436 Application of Va1more H. Calbert for a business permit to sell Bernie's Reliable Selections on race track property only. It was noted that Mr. Calbert is a brother of the present licensee and would like to continue the tip sheet business as his brother is ill. Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to speak to the matter 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 the application be APPROVED and that a business permit be issued therefor. (a) Planning Commission Resolution No. 673 granting a conditional use permit for the remodeling of a Standard Oil Service Station at 500 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The time for the filing of an appeal will expire April 4, hence the matter will appear on the April 15 agenda. I (b) Planning Commission Resolution No. 674 granting a conditional use permit for the rebuilding of a Standard Oil Service Station at 801 W. Huntington Drive. The time for the filing of an appeal will expire April 4, hence the matter will appear on the April 15 agenda. (c) Planning Commission Resolution No. 675 granting a conditional use permit for the construction and operation of two .4-story apartment buildings at 634-642 W. Huntington Drive. The time for the filing of an appeal will ekpire April 4. However, it was the desire of Council- man Arth that a public hearing be held providing an opportunity for public review and discussion on some phases of the proposed development. He called attention to the forthcoming General Plan. He then MOVED for an APPEAL and the scheduling of a public hearing as soon as possible. In essence, the majority of the Council felt that the proposed develop- ment is well designed with much open space, however, in deference to the desire of one of its members for review, Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The hearing will be held April 15. During the brief discussion the developer, Mike Vallone, stated in part that time is of the essence and it would be his hope that the matter could be resolved during one meeting. The City Manager advised that as a result of a staff investigation it was now recommended that the action of the City Council on March 4, 1969, remain firm and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a contract with the firm of Real Estate Research Corporation as Economic Consultants in connection with the General Plan. He also recommended the appropriation of the necessary funds. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the City Attorney be so authorized and that the sum of $18,850 be appropriated from Reserve f.or Capital Projects Account in the General Fund to Capital Projects Account # 643. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None I The City Manager advised that there will be additional expenditures in connection with the preparation of the General Plan Project which must be accomplished by the Planning Department during the balance of the current fiscal year to carry out total responsibilities therefor; that together with the $2400 previously approved on March 18, 1969, for aerial photography, the total amount is estimated to be approximately $7,820. He recommended that all accounts and items in the General Plan be maintained in one account and asked approval for the establishment thereof; the request for authority to transfer actual funds would come at a later date. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, 4"1-69 - 2 - 18:7437 seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the added expenditures be APPROVED and that the necessary separate departmental activity account #441 be established. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None I PLANNING On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman DEPARTMENT Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call (office vote as follows, that the sum of $250 be appropriated from Capital space) Improvement Project budget for the alteration and expansion of the existing Planning Department office. City personnel will accomplish J)~ t3-Ur the work. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None BID AWARD (Water) The following bids were received and tabulated for Modification of Water Distribution Lines, Phase 2, required for Foothill Freeway construction, Specifications No. 103A: A A Portonova & Sons, Inc Barron & Eckhart Rogers & Davies $ 63,823.50 68,655.80 70,095.00 f( 10311 The Water Manager and City Manager recommended the acceptance of the low bid, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to A. A. Portonova & Sons, Inc., 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ,Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None FESTIVAL (WAB&PA) It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold its annual Mid Valley Art Festival on May 8, 9, 10, 1969 be APPROVED. Locations to be on the east and west sides of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. Exhibitions to be placed on sidewalks. Parking to be eliminated on both sides of Baldwin Avenue, between the aforesaid streets. It was noted that the association will employ guards, but it would also appreciate any extra patrol service rendered by the local police department. APPROVED t? 1-1 : I' pC Ii p ,d (jJ~ I COUNTY PARK On recommendation of the City Manager the Council approved in principle (New C1ubhouse)the sample Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement from the County Chief Administrative Officer as the suggested approach for the improvement of a new Clubhouse at the County Park. MOTION was made by Councilman LI ~ Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. 7 It was noted that under the plan there would be no financial obligation ~6 ~ ~, or liability upon the.City. The City Manager and the City Attorney to work with the County staff in the development of an appropriate agreement. 4-1-69 - 3 - BALDWIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT COST ~ q (? ~ \ D d BANNERS ., ^ :'\ '....... t tV' I {; \ ,~ (\ ~ r, (' ~{lijl" AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~ ORDINANCE NO. 1398 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 4061 ADOPTED 18: 7438 The City Manager and the Director of Public Works submitted amounts of contract items in the improvement of Baldwin Avenue from Camino Real to Live Oak Avenue as a final report of construction costs (dated March 28, 1969). It was noted that the beautification of the median strip was omitted and it may be possible to submit the plans therefor at the next meeting. The request of the Home Savings and Loan Association for permission to display a 4' x 10' banner across its Huntington Driv~ address from April 1 to 15 was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. The banner will publicize financial achievement in the community. I Reid M. Bolton, 1050 Cyrus Lane, referred to the conditional use permit being sought by Mike Vallone for the construction of two four-story apartments at 634-642 W. Huntington Drive, and stated in part that he is not opposed to the development in the subject location, but recommended a cautious attitude toward this type of construction in residential areas. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1398, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9292.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE." 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. 1398 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 Ordinance No. 1398 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. 4061 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES." I It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4061 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4061 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None Property located north of Newman Avenue near the Foothill Freeway. 4-1-69 - 4 - ARTH RAGE ~~f I:,~ HELICOPTER POLICE SERVICE ~r ADJOURNMENT TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE I 18:7439 Staff will investigate the possibility of the construction of a berm on the south side of Old Ranch Road between freeway property and Colorado Boulevard as a protective measure for residents. Advised that Enos Mussachia, a former city employee for many years, had recommended the changing of the name of Vista Park to Eisenhower Park or something suitable in memory of President and General Dwight David Eisenhower. Council readily agreed that staff work on the appropriate name and that Council subsequently adopt a resolution to that effect, with a copy to be forwarded to the Eisenhower family. The City Manager advised that notification has been received that the City has placed second in its safety performance in Cities of Southern California. The City Manager advised that inasmuch as most cities to the east have discontinued interest in the helicopter service for police in the valley, the Chief of Police and he are focusing on cities to the west; that the matter is being studied in those cities. He expressed continued interest in the project. At 9:00 P.M. Council adjourned to an executive session requested by the City Manager. Council reconvened at 9:10 P.M., and adjourned sine die immediately thereafter. y4af!-~~- ATTEST: aAJ~/ ~01c<" A~ City Clerk 4-1-69 - 5 -