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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 1,1969 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION ILEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION HEARING ~r-+o 18:7483 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on July 1, 1969. J. Wm. Daum, Rector, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSEN:r: Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth Councilman Butterworth (Excused at June 25 meeting) The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1969 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Mayor Arth abstained (he was attending mayor's conference) . Mayor Arth presented plaques to Councilmen Considine and Hage expressing gratitude on the part of the City Council and the City family for the accomplishments during the tenure of each as Mayor. Mr. Considine had served in that capacity in 1967 and Mr. Hage in 1968. Application of Edward Gillum for a business permit to operate the Cinemaland Theatre, 135 Colorado Place. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and the applicant explained that he intends to operate the theatre with films to attract family audiences at fair prices. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Upon notification that the investigation has not been completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the application be approved subject to the results of the police report. The permit to be issued on the same basis as previously - with an annual review. This matter was held over from the June 17 meeting in order to allow time to receive any objections to the abandonment of a riding and hiking trail as requested by the County of Los Angeles .in connection with the development of Tract No. 30713 (1332-1340 S. Eighth Avenue). The trail would be relocated as part of the proposal. Upon notifica- . ../. Ia tion of the City Manager that no opposition has been voiced, it was l:Vv MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the City.Council authorize the County of Los Angeles to 1) abandon the riding and hiking trail within Tract No. 30713 and 2) acquire real property as described in its communica- tion of June 3, 1969. EASEMENT ABANDONED (continued) I.} I '"~" AGREEMENT EXECUTION AUTHORIZED y}1 \ ~ Council received an informative report on the final figures for the 1969-70 budget and the City Manager commented briefly on anticipated revenue. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute Utilities Agreement No. 7 Ut-4005 with the State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways for the relocation of water distribution facilities to clear the construction area of the Route 210 Freeway between Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue (Marengo Avenue to 0.3 mile east of Michillinda Avenue) (1500' east of Michillinda Avenue to 5th Avenue). 7-1-69 - 1 - 18: 7484 TRUCK ~With reference to a communication from the Los Angeles County Flood ROUTE A.. If Control District requesting permission to use alternate haul route (Debris ~,~" No.2 for unusable debris, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded Hauling)fh L' Jby Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that Council approve I ~ VI .... the request providing the District will assure the City in writing o l'. . that the District will not use the Santa Anita debris disposal site 'l t' as a barrow pit in the future and that the District will work with P' II -~ the City to develop a specific plan for the eventual or ultimate . r 1',,-'1' profiles for the subject area with the further agreement that when '~vP such profiles are reached the completed area will be landscaped and ~ the area made available for recreational use by the City, the County or some combination of the two agencies. It was noted that if this proposal is acceptable to the District the City will move.promptly. Council received information that the Federal Office of Emergency I Preparedness has approved the city's application for disaster funds to repair damaged facilities in the Wilderness Park area as well as the cost of emergency work performed by city forces during the inclement weather conditions of last January and February. FLOOD DAMAGE if I' IJ'" LAND PURCHASE (Excess Freeway) f -,j 1/ I;) , REFUND ! \ \ rlt., U" 'WAB&PA EVENT A1?PROVED TlIRIFT SHOP APPROVED j' J./ -'.}) J-..II' j I '~10~~ FOOTHILL CABLE TV f\ ~\'" J It was noted that Council had previously approved the purchase from the State Division of Highways two parcels of land just southerly of the Foothill Freeway east of Santa Anita Avenue and north of Newman Street. The approval was based upon making the payments Juring the 1969-70 budget year. An appropriation therefor now being necessary, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Council appropriate $85,000 from Reserve for Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 285 to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 326 to cover the purchase price of $83,363 plus escrow and any other fees. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the unused portion of a license fee paid by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc., in the amount of $37.19 be refunded said company. It was noted that a new owner has taken out a business permit for the location at 610 W. Las Tunas Drive. (Action pursuant to AMC Section 6214.5.3). AYES: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold a children's pet show on the upper level of Hinshaw's parking lot on July 10 between 6 PM and 9 PM was APPROVED, Evidence of insurance is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The request of the Santa Anita Church for a business permit to allow the operation of a Thrift Shop at 140 E. Live Oak Avenue was APPROVED and any fee connected therewith was WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. It was noted that the women of the church will donate time and services to the operation with all proceeds going to the general fund of the church. I The progress report of the Foothill Cable TV was received by Council. It indicated completion of the construction with the exception of one small area due to an easement problem. Be it noted that on April 15, 1969, Council granted a 60 day extension for this completion. 7-1-69 - 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 1400 ADO IT ED I APPOINTMENT PERSONNEL BOARD (lVJ f PLANNING DIRECTOR .. A \0 WELCOMEDll- \ PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RESOLUTION NO. 4081 ADOPTED I ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 P.M. 18:7485 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the con- tent and read the title of Ordinance No. 1400, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 5, OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE COUNTY PARK AND ARBORETUM." 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 Ordinance No. 1400 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 Ordinance No. 1400 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Helms spoke briefly to what in his op1n1on is the enforcement problem when two public agencies are involved. Councilman Helms MOVED for the appointment of Raymond Godfrey to fill out the unexpired term of resigning John'F. Lillicrop from the Personnel Board. Councilman Considine seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. This term will expire June 30, 1972. The new Planning Director, Carl Mooers, was welcomed to the city administrative staff. It was MOVED by 'Councilman Helms, seconded by and carried unanimously that the provisions of be waived in order to consider the following. Councilman Considine the procedural ordinance The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4081,' entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 4 OF RULE IX OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2769 AND AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 3353 AND 3965." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4081 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4081 be ADO PTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth There being no further business it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned sine die. t!,,:fr4J ~ Mayor ATTEST: ~ dlZ;~~ ~ City Clerk >>~'- . 7-1-69 - 3 -