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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
PRESENTATION
(LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS)
50th
ANNIVERSARY
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4060
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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.
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HEARING
(Tip
Sheets)
APPROVED .
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS
(CONTINUED)
HEARING
SCHEDULED
GENERAL PLAN
(Economic
Consultant)
Funds
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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.
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(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
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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AUDIENCE
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1398
INTRODUCED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4061
ADOPTED
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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.
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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."
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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.
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HELICOPTER
POLICE
SERVICE
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ADJOURNMENT
TO AN
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
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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.
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