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Home My WebLink AboutJUNE 3,1969 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 TRACT NO. 25207 (Wistaria extension) (revised map APPROVED) /) , I'...', I.. :'t I."'~ \.1' ,/"\ 1 ... 'I'" /~ l:j /} ". 6' I INDEPENDENT AUDITORS RETAINED ..... I )" /\ ..1 , \ f"t f'\ ~ i "'; , ~)" 18: 746'5 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on June 3, 1969, at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Walton M. Doering, Our Saviour Lutheran Church Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth Councilman Butterworth The minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. The City Council held over to this meeting the determination of the feasibility of the application of the 1889 or 1903 Street Opening Act to make it possible for Wistaria Avenue to be continuous between El Monte and Holly Avenues. The original tract map called for the subject street to terminate on the east and west sides of Lot 25 of Tract No. 10985 and owned by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Paulfrey, inasmuch as they did not desire to participate in the subdivision. However, at the May 20 meeting an indication was given that there ,was a possibility of a negotiated settlement between the developers and the aforementioned property owners. The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that such an agreement had been reached and recommended that the revised final map be approved subject to the original conditions plus the following: Street trees deposit shall be increased $42.50 Final approval fee shall be increased $25.00 All water facilities shall be installed subject to the approval of the Water Department The requirement for temporary pedestrian walkway between lots 10 and 11 to be deleted It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the revised final map of Tract 25207 be APPROVED subject to the original conditions in the approval of the tentative map plus those outlined above. Council complimented the parties involved in reaching an amicable solution which will benefit all concerned. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, the firm of Pyle, Lance, Schlinger and Soll was retained to conduct the independent audit of ,the city's accounting records for a period of three years at a fee for the first year (1968-69) of $4,400 including the street improvement bond trust funds. (See communication dated May 28,1969). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth - 1 - 6-3-69 f. .~, 1<; . . I ' I v.klt:'tV STREET NAME CHANGE ADVERTISE FOR BIDS CONTRACT AWARD Beaut ificat ion Baldwin Avenue J~ / /"f'il ~ I'})!"~ U!'....~ J-I ,1' ;' f I t.~ ~....~ CONTRACT AWARD Paving repair Foothill Blvd "\ 1 H,'I"" f 1"" <..' q ".....} , " ,,, LEAVE OF ..,,:,l ABSENCE ;"ti\",. (Fr az i er ) _,J', ....,. 18: 7466 Council received and ordered FILED the notice from Temple City that it had approved renaming the western portion of Double Drive (between Grand Avenue and Live Oak Avenue in Temple City) to Santa Anita Avenue. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the plans and specifications were APPROVED and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the widening of Foothill Boulevard between Tindalo Road and Santa Anita Avenue - to be returned June 16 at 11 A. M. This project to be financed with funds from the State Division of Highways - District Agreement No. 2408. The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on the bids received and recommended the award to the low bidder for the beauti- fication of Baldwin Avenue median strip (Job # 347) without the maintenance function: I G. T. S. Company R. O. Boyette Company California Landscape Service Valley Crest Company Duke's Landscaping Service $40,400 40,769 42,987 43,580 44,722 Maintenance (monthly for six months) $ 1100 898 600 1200 650 It Was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to G. T. S. Company in the amount of $40,400; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities 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 the sum of $50,000 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account # 285 in the General Fund and transferred to the Capital Improvement Projects Account # 256, Beautification of Baldwin Avenue. AYES: NOES, ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Manager and the Director of Public Works' reported on the bids received and recommended the award to the low bidder for the paving repair and joint sealing of Foothill Boulevard from Baldwin Avenue to Fifth Avenue (Job # 351): " C. C. S. Construction Company , Sully Miller Contracting Company $ 28,275 30,255 (Project financed by State Division of Highways' funds) It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be' awarded to C. C. S. Construction Company in the amount of $28,275, 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. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considin,e" ,H~ge, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Upon recommendation of the Director of Public Wor'ks an'd 'the City Manager a leave of absence was APPROVED for Eldon Frazier, emp'1oyee in the Department of Public Works, for a period retroactive to March 19, 1969, and terminating on July 1, 1969. Mr. Frazier has been ill and on doctor's orders is required to extend the time of absence. I 6-3-69 - 2 - 18:7467 REFUND ~ Pursuant to Arcad~a Municipal Code Section' ~2l4.5.3 and on recommendation r.Y of the City Manager and Business License Inspector, it was MOVED by ~)~ouncilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call , 0 j)i 'vote as ~ollows, that a refund in the amount of $35.00 be AUTHORIZED for ~ Mrs. Marllyn J. Marshall, former owner of the Peter Pan Beauty Salon \ (154 E. Duarte Road). AYES: Councilm~n Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth ) I RESOLUTION NO. 4073 ADOPTED j' '0 \d' \ RESOLUTION. NO. 4074 ADOPTED b e,.,~ )\fJ I RESOLUTION NO. 4075 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4073, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AID TO CITIES GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF LIVE OAK AND SANTA ANITA AVENUES AND LIVE OAK AND SECOND AVENUES." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4073 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4073 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4074', entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE." / It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4074 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4074 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Helms presented and read in full Resolution No. 4075 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA JOINING IN THE NATIONAL OBSERVANCE OF FLAG DAY AND CONDEMNING THE IMPROPER AND DISRESPECTFUL USE OF THE AMERICAN FLAG." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4075 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None - Councilman Butterworth 6-3-69 - 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 4076 ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS J I \ ~ 0 RECREATION E~\) CONFERENCE ATTEND~ ARTH 11)',0(\ BUDGET ~ ADJOURNMENT 18:7468 Councilman Helms briefly explained the situation faced by citizens of Los Angeles County in the backlog of pending civil and criminal cases waiting to be set for trial and the frustrations being encountered by the legal profession due to an inadequate number of Superior Court judges and facilities. He paraphrased a proposed resolution for additional judges (minimum of 20) and noted its support. Receiving council concurrence he then presented and read the title of Resolution No. 4076 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ENDORSING ALL EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF JUDGES FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY." 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. 4076 be WAIVED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4076 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The Acting Planning Director reported that the General Plan is progressing on schedule and it is hoped to have one phase before Council at its next regular meeting. Emphasis was placed on specific desires to be accomplished by the economic study and the Director will impart these to the Consultant. It was noted that the economic study will be completed by September of this year and the total project by May of 1970. The City Manager advised that the advance registration for day camp had reached a record peak. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously, Mayor Arth was excused from the June 17 council meeting. He will be attending the Conference of Mayors. Asked that the individual Councilmen endeavor to be prepared to make appointments to the various boards and/or commissions at the meeting scheduled for June 25 (date scheduled for public hearing on the proposed new budget). The City Manager submitted to the City Clerk changes which were made by the City Council during its deliberations of the proposed new budget and it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the City Clerk receive same and proceed to publish the notice of the public hearing on the proposals for June 25, 1969, at 7:30 P.M. I There being no further business at 8:40 P.M. the meeting was ADJOURNED SINE DIE on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded' by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. ' (!,If'~~ Mayor ~~~ City Clerk 6 - 3 - 69 - 4 -