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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 15,1969 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEiG~ANCE ROL~ CALL MINUTE APPR,OVAL OPPOSITION LODGED /~ f I APPE~ CON'gNUED 13:7486 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY l5, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on July 15, 1969, at 8:00 P.M, Councilman James R. Helms, Jr Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Butterworth (excused on June 25) Minutes of the Adjourned regular meetings of June 25 and 30, and the regular meeting of July 1, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Councilman Consi~ine abstained from voting on the June 25 minutes as he was absent onithat date. Omar Wilkinson, 1853 Alta Oaks Drive, asked that the record show objections on the part of residents in the area to the proposed construction and operation of a restaurant on Chantry Flats Road within the city of Sierra Madre. The site overlooks residential property in northeast Arcadia. Mr. Wilkinson stated in part that petitions are being circulated and will be presented to the Sierra Madre City Council at its meeting to be held July 17 and that a large representation of the residents will attend the meeting to lodge opposition. '. Reference was made to the'danger of fire in an already hazardous brush fire area, noise from'the increased traffic and the change in the character of the neighborhood. \ Mayor Arth noteq that Council is aware of the possibility and has instructed the City Manager to advise the City Manager of Sierra Madre of its concern and that in any event it would not permit road construction throHgh Arcadia to the subject stte. However, procedures are just beginning with the application for a ~one change coming before the Planning Commission of that city.' Staff will maintain communication with Sierra Madre and will keep Council apprised of developments. " An appeal had been filed by Jack L. Wadsworth from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of his" application for permission to expand an existing accessory building at 264 W. Pamela Road. It was noted that Mr. Wadsworth collects antique automobiles which are stored in the accessory. building. , Mayor Arth declar~d the hearing open and Mr. Wadsworth stated in part that the subject land is useless to him except in the manner requested; that the usage ~ould not interfere with neighbors; would meet the building code and would not detract from the 'street appearance. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was' CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms; seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. The Planning Director advised that a number of such applications had been received by the Commission and since the existing Zoning Ordinance does " 7-15-69 - 1 - WORK COMPLETION and ACCEPTANCE C1 y,yO \ ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Street Resurfacing) I, 'j- RODEO APPROVED .!~ /t If{jJJ' TEEN DANCES APPROVED )\::'-11' ',/ '~\v':.r (jJ ,~! ~ \, GRAND OPENING APPROVED 1 ,7..., ~( V., /\'b ~ '\C I~j "s. V'I RESOLUTION NO. 4082 ADOPTED l8: 7487 not reflect regulation therefor, proceedings have been instituted to change the ordinance to establish requirements and read portions of a report dated July 1 recommending certain guidelines. The matter will be before the Commission at its next regular meeting and the recommendation subsequently submitted to Council. It was the consensus of Council that it would be inappropriate to take action on the appeal of Mr. Wadsworth until receipt of the Commission1s recommendations and a public hearing held thereon, whereupon the matter was CONTINUED until after a public hearing is held before Council (scheduled for August 19 at 8 P, M. ) Upon notification of the City'Manager and Water Manager that the recoatinl of interior surfaces of two water reservoirs (Orange Grove Nos. 3 and 4) had been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the work performed by 'Lundeen Coatings Associates be ACCEPTED and that final payment be authorized in accordance to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the 1968-69 street improvement program be APPROVED and the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be returned August 4, 1969, at 11 A. M. Project to be financed with State Gas Tax Funds approved in the 1968-69 Budget. The request of the Arcadia Optimist Club for permission to hold its bicycle and safety rodeo on Saturday, August 23 from 1 PM to 5 PM on city parking lot facilities located on Duarte Road west of the City Library was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Certification of insurance to be filed naming the City as an additional insured. The request of Path, Inc., for permission to hold teen dances on July 30, August 16, 27, September lO was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Police officers to be provided as in the past. The City Manager was authorized by said motion to approve any additional dates for the same type of event. The request of Bill Dana Productions for permission to hold certain activities in connection with the grand opening ceremonies for the new House of Pies Restaurant at 1400 S, Baldwin Avenue was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. It is planned to present the program on either August 1 or 8 between 8 PM and 11 PM. Banners are proposed as part of the decor. Permission was granted provided no amplifiers are used in connection with the music portion of the program and if complaints are received by the police department after lO:30 P.M. activities will cease upon request of the department. The applicant will be encouraged to employ security officers for crowd supervision and traffic control. I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4082, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4080 RELATING TO CITY POSITIONS, SALARY SCHEDULES AND SALARIES AND AMENDING THE 1969-1970 BUDGET. " It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine 7-l5-69 - 2 - I I RESOLUTION NO. 4083 ADOPTED FLAG USAGE YOUTH COMMISSION ARCADIA JAYCEES ADJOURNMENT 18:7488 and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4082 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4082 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4083, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE STAFF OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO BE IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4083 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolutim No. 4083 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Considine noted that he was rece~v1ng replies to his many telegrams and letters to legislators and school officials concerning the flying of the American Flag at half mast following the death of a militant; that hopefully it would not be so displayed in the future. Councilman Helms, liaison to the newly created Youth Commission, reported on the progress being made; that by-laws are being developed and introduced members Laurie Hunter and Sydney Womack. Mayor Arth advised that the new officers of the Arcadia Junior Chamber of Commerce would like to lay the groundwork for its annual carnival type project held in the Spring of each year; that he had appointed Councilmen Considine and Hage to act as a committee to establish some ground .rules to be certain the location and other arrangements are acceptable. A meeting is to be arranged by the organization. At 8:50 P.M., the meeting was ADJOURNED sine die on MOTION by . Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. {;,I?~ ~ Mayor ~EST.~~ .z~ W?7 ity Clerk - - 7-15-69