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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 20,1969 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 18:7459 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING (Weeds) ,,; "J \ \ 1 ~ TRACT NO. 25207 (Wistaria) ~f ~ ~\O I ~;) r ~ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Richfield) TRACT NO. 30713 FINAL MAP APPROVED to l' \ vO M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on May 20, 1969, at 8 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall. Monsignor Gerald O'Keeffe ) \ Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Time scheduled for hearing protests to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt as set forth in Resolution No. ./', 4066. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open. Edward R. Johnson, 414 S. Second Avenue, advised that he will abate any such nuisance on his property. He was informed that the contractor will start work almost immediately. The City Manager will check the correct date and so advise Mr. Johnson. It was determined that the property in question is in the Chicago Park area. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Superintendent of Weed Abatement be and he is hereby authorized to proceed with the work. CONTINUED from the regular meeting of May 6, to permit an opportunity to resolve problems encountered in the development of ~his subdivision. A question had arisen that it might be appropriate to institute pro- ceedings under the street opening act in order to acquire the needed right-of-way and installation of the improvements. However, the owner of the one lot which is not now part of the tract was present, (Mrs. William E. Paulfrey, 354 W. Lemon Avenue) and indicated a willingness to meet with the subdividers to discuss the matter. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the results of such a meeting be conveyed to the Council at its next regular meeting (June 3, 1969). Planning Commission Resolution No. 676 granting a conditional use permit to Atlantic Richfield Company for the construction of a service station at 54 W. Las Tunas Drive, was RATIFIED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Said ratification was made contingent upon no appeal being filed by May 23, 1969. Mayor Arth abstained from voting. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the final map of Tract No. 30713 (1312-1328 S. Eighth Avenue) was APPROVED subject to full compliance with the conditions stipulated in the approval of the tentative'~~p. 5-20-69 - 1 - VARIANCE EXTENDED 1-/0 Lf/ FIREWORKS' SALE (LEGION) :1:-1 77 FLAGPOLE DONATION ()~ I, ~ ~~~ ~ CONTRACT AWARD (El Monte Avenue) ff111o/l LIVE OAK STUDY (Traffic) )\)-\0 18: 7460 The request of the owners of property located at Colorado Street and Colorado Boulevard, southeasterly of Oakhurst Lane (Howser and Waddoups) for a ninety day extension of the life of a variance for the construction of an apartment complex at said address was GRANTED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. The variance is covered by Resolution No. 4040. The owners advised that they have been unable to complete requirements due to numerous problems in the money market and construction trades. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by,Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the local Post No. 247 of the American Legion be granted permission to hold its annual sale of fireworks on July 2, 3, 4 and its public display on the night of July 4; that all fees connected therewith be WAIVED; that the appropriate certificate of insurance coveri ng all operations be filed with the City Clerk. In addition, permission was granted for the installation of a four-inch concrete pad on city property on the north side of Huntington Drive just west of the flood control property at Fifth Avenue. I The offer of the local Exchange Club in donating an aluminum flagpole to be installed at the Eisenhower Memorial Park was ACCEPTED with appreciation. The pole will be installed as soon as possible with payment to be made at a later date. If possible, a flag will be secured which has flown over the Capitol in Washington, D. C. Motion to accept was made by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. The City'Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the following bids had been received for the improvement of El Monte Avenue between .Lemon Avenue and Las Tunas Drive, 'and recommended the acceptance of the low bid: D & W Paving, Inc Osborn Constructors Brutoco Eng & Construction Inc Aman Bros, Inc Crowell and Larson Sully Miller Contractors F. W.,Richter Construction $ 114,289.25 126,036.40 127,599.00 127,883.05 128,35B.95 133,046.90 139,154.50 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and' carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to D & W Paving, Inc., in the amount of $114,289.20;' tha~ all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irreg'ul'arlties 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. The roadway to be financed with 2107 State Gas Tax funds and the storm drain construction will be I financed with available County Aid to Cities Funds. 'AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth NOES: None ABSENT: None At the request of the Council, staff prepared and submitted an accident report and recommendation for signal modification on Live Oak Avenue. The Director of Public Works and the Police Chief recommended independent left turn movements for east/west traffic on Live Oak Avenue at Santa Anita Avenue and at 'Second Avenue. This would provide an unbroken median strip. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on 5-20-69 - 2 - , , ".,. .', .,.' I I AWARD OF CONTRACT (LIVE OAK) -?ll "d-I () " _ 1-,_ "1 l APPROPRIATION (Li ve Oak Project) AWARD OF CONTRACT (Arcadia ,A;enue and Alley) ,-' f ,oo(f n' 18:7461 roll call vote as follows, that the aforesaid left turns be included in the project. AYES: ' NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen 'Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised then that the following bids had been received for the improvement of Live Oak Avenue from Santa Anita to Third Avenue, and recommended the acceptance of the ,low bid: D & W Paving, Inc Sully Miller Vernon Paving Company Osborn Constructors Arnan Bras, roc $ 106,153.50 88,064.60 91,445.10 93,757.BO 93,540.40 Al t ern at e $ 107,507.50 89,174.60 , 9~,970.10 95,167.80 94,110.40 It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to Sully Miller Construction Company in the amount of $89,174.60; 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. Project to be financed with State Gas, Tax Funds (#109) and City Capital Funds (See following motion). AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, H~ge, Helms None Mayor Arth, due to his business affiliation None It was further MOVED by 'Councilman Butterwor'th, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll'call vote as follows, that $6000 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account ,No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 259, Live Oak Avenue Jmprovement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the following bids had been received for the extension of Arcadia Avenue easterly of Baldwin Avenue to La Cadena Avenue; and for the construction of an alley in the right-of-way easterly of Baldwin Avenue between Naomi Avenue and Camino Real and recommended the acceptance of the low bid: ~ Crowell & Larson John W. Tiedemann Co Aman Bros, Inc Shaclett Contractors Osborn Contractors D & W Paving, Inc $ 22,321.10' 23,355.74 24,724.05 26,307.02 27,825. 10 29,658.20 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to Crowell & Larson in the amount of $22,321.10 for both projects; 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; that 5-20-'69 - 3 - 2) I FLOOD CONTROL I (Trucking Activities) . ;l.J2......n\ ~~ ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Baldwin) MUNICIPAL DATA SYSTEM (Report) q-IIS5,4. POLICE: ," REPORT PI' EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (LIBRARY) PARKING LOT SALE (South Arcadia) \ ff- A 5 f\ &~ 18:7462 the sum of $19,000 be APPROPRIATED from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 258, Arcadia Avenue Extension, and that the sum of $7,500 be APPROPRIATED from the aforementioned Reserve to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 257, Alley Improvement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Council, after considering the staff report and following discussion as to the benefits accruing to the City by permitting I the Flood Control District to dispose of debris in the freeway right-of-way, APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, the waiving of the fee for the haul route involving Orange Grove and Baldwin Avenues; at the same time Council rescinded its previous action of waiving the fee required under Ordinance No. 1377 for the northerly haul route which involved the use of Elkins Avenue. This action was taken contingent upon the following conditions: that the Santa Anita Debris Disposal site be filled to its original elevation at its southerly end and that permanent landscaping be installed as rapidly as possible. The staff was further directed to request that the Flood Control District remove the temporary bridge over the Santa Anita Wash just northerly of Sycamore Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Butterworth None On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the beautification of the Baldwin Avenue Median Strip were APPROVED and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be returned June 2, 1969. The project to be financed with previously budgeted Capital Funds -- funds will be requested when contract award recommendation is made to Council. I supplied additional information as requested by Council. dated May 16, 1969, on file in the office of the City Council was reminded of a demonstration of the computer scheduled for Saturday, May 24. Staff Report Clerk. system Staff supplied additional information concerning a supplemental police department appropriation approved by Council at its' meeting of May 6. This report dated May 15 and on file in the office of the City Clerk. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the City Librarian be authorized to purchase a new microfilm reader in the amount of $236. It was noted that the price of this equipm~n~'will sub- stantially increase after July 1. To be financed out ~f existing funds if possible, if not staff will return to Council. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the South Arcadia Businessmen's Association be granted permission to hold a parking lot sale on June 7. It will be held on the parking lot in the rear of stores 5-20-69 - 4 - ," l' 18: 7463 facing Live Oak Avenue between Santa Anita and Second Avenues. It was noted in the discussion that this type of event might encourage the businessmen to improve the rear approach to their stores. BUDGET HEARING The date for the public hearing on the 1969-70 budget will be determined at an adjourned meeting. \ f"BANNERS ~ ' I'\u>PROVED I It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that permission be granted the Los Angeles County Fair Association to hang banners at locations and under the supervision of the Director of Public Works. They will publicize the County Fair to be held September 12 through 28. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Julian Love, Crairman of the Arcadia Junior Chamber of Commerce Carnival Event, reported on the results of the recent community fair. The Club made a net total of $3500. He enumerated the participating local organizations and felt it could be expanded next year. The Director of Public Works reported that the damage to the parking lot paving was minimal, but that the debris was considerable. William Smith, 1283 Oakglen Avenue, took exception to the action taken by Council on the request of the Flood Control District concerning its trucking operations. He did not put much credence in the position of the District and thought it should be checked into and suggested that landscaping of the Santa Anita Debris Disposal site should take place as soon as possible. LIVE OAK IMPROVEMENT Richard Hilger, (South Arcadia Businessmen's Association) was informed that the landscaping of the proposed median strip on Live Oak Avenue from Santa Anita to Third Avenues would, probably begin in September and would be about a sixty day job. HELMS The Director of Public Works informed Councilman Helms that it is anticipated that Wilderness Park will be open to the public by mid-June. ' CONSIDINE Informed and invited Council members to the forthcoming event to be held on June 5 in the gardens of a local home for the benefit of the Van Der Sande family. Mr. Van Der Sande has a serious kidney failure and citizens are working to raise funds to finance purchase and operation of needed equipment. BUTTERWORTH Referred to a communication from Mrs. Arthur Starr concerning overnight parking and the serving of alcoholic beverages on the concourse of local bowling alleys. It was the consensus that the regulations should be enforced or, repealed. I ARTH Formally appointed Coun~ilman Helms as liaison to the Youth Commission. Appointed Councilman Hage as a delegate to the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. Mayor Arth will act as his alternate. ENGINEER Announced the appointment of Charles Cantrell as Assistant City Engineer. CITY MANAGER Reminded the Council of the forthcoming City Employees' Award Dinner to be held June 6 at the Santa Fe Inn. 5-20-69 - 5 - 18: 7464 CITY MANAGER Announced the appointment of Kermit Francis as Personnel Director. He will report June 2. ADJOURNMENT At 10 P.M. the meeting was ADJOURNED to MONDAY, May 26, at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room. Adjournment was in respect to the late Sheriff Emeritus Eugene W. Biscailuz. (7, K~ ~ I Mayor ," , , ATTEST ~~2~~ City Clerk ' I 5-20-69 - 6 -