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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
PRESENTATIONS
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CITY
EMP~OYEES
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CONDITIONAL
USE ,PERMIT
APPROVED
(McDonald's
Hamburgers)
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CIVIL DEFENSE
Proposed
Reorganization
(Continued
to November 4)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1969
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, Caltfornia, met in regular
session in the Council C~amber of the Arcadia qity Hall on October
21, 1969, at 8:00 P.M.
Councilman Edward L. Butterworth
Mayor C. Robert Arth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Following the change of the word "innovatefl- to fTinundate"on Page 9
first line of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1969,
the Minutes were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously.
Councilman Helms explained that three members of the original Youth
Commission,who represented the three Junior High Schools, have'graduated,
and are now attending High School and therefore, are retiring from the
Commission. They are: Sydney Womack, Nancy ~indberg, and Ken Eggleston.
He commended them on their contribution and accomplishments. Mayor Arth
then presented each with a certificate of apP'reciation. The Chairman
and Secretary of the Commission were introduced. (Ron Curry and Nancy
Tankersley, respectively).
The City Manager explained that from time to time the Exceptional
Service Committee recognizes employees who hav~ performed outstanding
service; that three employees are now being so honored. Robert Colletti
(Water Department), Clement Demarest (Equipment Service'Department) and
Wesley Norris (Public Works Department). Mayor Arth, on behalf of the
City, presented e~ch with a certificate of co~~endation and expressed
pride and appreciation for their efforts beyond the requirements of their
individual positi~ns. '
Planning Commission Res. No. 684 granting a corditional use permit for
the expansion anq remodeling of an existing restaurant at 143 East
Foothill Boulevard. It was noted that the establishment is in a C-2
zone and surrounded by commercially developed property. The permit was
granted subject to specified conditions as set forth in the resolution.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Cpuncilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that the action of the Commission be and it is hereby
RATIFIED. (October 24 is the last date an appeal may be filed from the
decision). '
The City Manager advised of the receipt of a recommendation from the
Civil Defense and Disaster Board concerning a model city ordinance
developed in conjunction with the League of California Cities which
creates a Civil Defense and Disaster Council instead of the present
Civil Defense and Disaster Board. The proposed Council would be com-
posed of city officials, chiefs of emergency services (department heads
in the main) to w~om the actual responSibility of emergency operations'
are assigned; also citizens representing var~ous organizations. It was
felt such a Council could be much stronger, m9Fe valuable in its
effectiveness.
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AMENDMENT
TO UTILITIES
AGREEMENT
(State)
APPROVED
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RESIGNATION
TECHNICAL
STUDY
COMMITTEE~
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HOLIDAY
HOMES TOUR
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE
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HAZARD
REPORT
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It was the consensus of Council that the matter be carried over until
the next regular meeting (November 4) thereby permitting further study
and consultation with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning the
contents of the proposed ordinance. It was so MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
The City Manager advised that the Agreement with the State Division of
Highways contemplates reimbursing the City for the cost of relocating
water lines necessitated by the Freeway - the cost of enlarging the
facilities is assumed by the City; that the cost of the work has been
higher than the estimates and recommended the approval of an amendment
to said Agreement. (Increase from $41,000 to $59,467.52).
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On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously, the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to
execute an Amendment to the Utilities Agreement No. 7-UT-4005 with the
State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways,
for the relocation of water facilities to clear the construction area
of Route 210 Freeway between Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue.
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously, the resignation of Carl E. Johnson from the
Technical Study Committee was accepted with regret. Mayor Arth will
communicate to Mr. Johnson Council's appreciation for his services and
accomplishments. Mr. Johnson is moving from the City, taking up
residence in South Pasadena.
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously the request of the Highland Oaks PTA for permission
to hold its annual carnival on October 25 was APPROVED. Certificate of
insurance on file in the office of the City Clerk. Brief discussion
held on the possibility of the City Manager assuming responsibility for
the approval of such events. Staff will check out.
Council received information that the annual Holiday Homes Tour,
sponsored by the Arcadia Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital of Southern
California, will be held on December 5.
Upon advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that
Sully Miller Company had satisfactorily completed the improvement of
Live Oak Avenue from Santa Anita to Third Avenue, it was MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried on
roll call vote as follows, that the work be accepted and that final
payment be AUTHORIZED in accordance with the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
Council received the report of the Director of Public Works on the
Foothill brush fire and debris hazard (dated October 17 and on file
in the office of the City Clerk). Noted therein was the fact that
recent fires in the foothills north of the City had destroyed over
650 acres of valuable watershed and this has greatly increased the
possibilities of landslides and mud flows in the burned area. The
Department of Public Works made a study of the situation to locate
the potential problem areas and to determine what corrective measures
may be taken to prevent or minimize property damage. Attached to the
report was an aerial photograph indicating the relative position of
these areas.
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The Director was commended on the definitive report and in particular
his outlined steps to be taken whenever forecasted weather conditions
justify taking precautions. In answer to questions as to how the removal
of debris is progressing, he stated in part that there are a number of
things to be worked out; that his office has not received any complaints
from the residents although the Police Department reports that it has. He
may have a report by the next meeting.
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SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION
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BALDWIN
AVENUE
MAINTENANCE
(Duke's)
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The City Manager and the Director of Public Works advised that a review
had been made of the areas for which petitions had been received objecting
to the proposed construction of sidewalks on the east side of Highland
Oaks Drive.
1. It was noted that the sidewalk on the east side of Highland Oaks
Drive was recommended because the existing sidewalk south of Foothill
Boulevard is on the east side of the street and children walking to
Foothill Jr. High School have to cross Highland Oaks twice to use the
sidewalk on the west side, and consistent with City policy the property
,line location was chosen because of less interference with existing
trees and landscaping. While curb sidewalk would result in the loss of
11 trees and the elimination of a landscaped mound, a property line
location would result in the loss of only two trees.
2. With reference to,the request for a sidewalk on the north side of
Las Tunas between Holly Avenue and the existing sidewalk in front of
the new commercial development extending from Baldwin Avenue, it was
noted that this portion was not included in the current project because
for approx~mately half the block the roadway is 20' wider than is
needed and affords more than ample room for walking without conflict
with traffic.
Council will review the areas in question and ascertain whether they
can be included in future sidewalk construction programs consistent
with plans of the Department of Public Works.
Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public
Works it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the
Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to add Baldwin Avenue to the
landscaping maintenance contract between the City and the Duke
MOTION Landscaping Company for a monthly fee of $650. It was noted that
~ "'0/ C fjthe present contract terminates in February, 1970, at which time new
, /' ~ l-fJbids will be received for the maintenance of all city landscaping areas.
TRANSPORTATION
(TASC)
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MOTION TO
SUPPORT
SIDEWALK
SALE;
APPROVED
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
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The City Manager recommended the support of a Resolution from the
Transportation Association of Southern California which proposes
simplification of the procedures presently required to obtain funds
under the "Topics" Program. He noted that methods employed in
Southern California are sufficiently professional that application to
this area of detailed control requirements appropriate for a more
rural or less advanced area, adds substantial costs and delays without
accomplishing anything of significance.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried unanimously that said resolution be supported. Council-
man Considine lodged objection to the elimination of public hearings as
proposed in the subject res~lution.
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously, the request of the Classic Carpet Company for
permission to hold a sidewalk sale on October 24 and 25 was APPROVED.
Location is at the company site - 625 S. First Avenue. The display
to be orderly and secured upright against the building and adjoining
wall - 11' from the street curb and 5' from the edge of the sidewalk.
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LOCATION
CHANGE
Assistance
League J
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YOUTH
COMMISSION
Appointment
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On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously, the request of the Assistance League for permission
to change its location of "The Bargain Box" from 16 E. Huntington Drive
to 28', 28l, and 30 E. Huntington Drive was APPROVED. The communication
of request indicated it will be of a temporary nature.
Councilman Helms MOVED that Miss Karen Bass be appointed to fill the
vacancy on the Youth Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine
, and carried unanimously. Miss Bass was welcomed to the Commission.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
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RESOLUT:tON
NO. 4093
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4094
ADOPTED
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Ron Curry, Chairman of the Youth Commission, spoke of a project in
the planning stage - that of accepting donations in return for work of
some nature by high school students. The contributions would be used
toward a community youth center, or for instance, sending a youth
representative on the Sister City Excursion to Tripolis, Greece.
, Discussion ensued on the proper collecting and depository agency. It
was suggested that perhaps the Path organization could maintain the
bank account and maintain the depository, etc., with the City acting
in an advisory capacity. However, Mr. Curry will confer with the
City Manager and the City Attorney,
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Ron Curry, speaking for the High School House of Representatives, asked
the procedure on requesting a change in the parking limitation around
the High School Campus. He will first confer with the Director of
Public Works and the request will subsequently be submitted to the
School District.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4093 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING INTENTION TO FORM LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 32".
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 4093 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butter.w,orth '"
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4093 "
be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4094, ent itled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING INTENTION TO FORM LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 33."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No, 4094 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, A~th
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4095
ADOPTED
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4094
be ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolutions No. 4093 and 4094 scheduled for Public Hearing December 2,1969.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4095 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA TO
FILE A CIVIL ANTI-TRUST SUIT RELATING TO SMOG CONTROL DEVICES."
~ '~A, It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
() and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
r, I f -I- ~ ,1 body of Resolution No. 4095 be WAIVED.
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CONFERENCE
ATTENDANCE
APPROVED {l
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'-A.YES,~' C', t. I-Councilmen But terworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None"
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4095
be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Councilman Hage attend
the Independent Cities Seminar to be held in San Diego October 24-26;
that $75 be authorized from the Council Contingency Account for his
expenses.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
None
Councilman Butterworth explained that the Sister City Commission will
hold a general membership meeting of the Arcadia-Tripolis Friendship
Club on November 20. The purpose is to elect officers and to ratify
by-laws. He stated that invitations will go out to the general public
and to members of the Club. It will be held in the Art-Lecture Room
of the City Library. He asked permission to have the invitations go
out in the name of the Mayor and City Council, the name of the Chairman
of the Commission and the Commission members. It was so MOVED by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
HELMS2 I ~ Councilman Helms announced that on Thursday, October 23 at 8 P.M.,
(CITY q' , "', I "t'lie' City 'Beautification Committee wi-ll meet to discuss the initial
BEAUT;FICATION format of the committee. He invited interested persons to attend.
COMMITTEE I
MEETING)
CONSIDINE~'_.(I.'" In reply to a query by Councilman Considine, th'e Planning Director
(CONCURRENT advised that the matter is now in the hands of the City Attorney.
ORDINANCE)
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Councilman Considine asked that the Director of Public Works see what
can be done to adjust and place in better balance the microphone system
in the Council Chamber.
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MODERNIZATION
OF THE
COUNCIL
CHi\MBER
SMOG Ll
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
LAND SALE
(Santa Clara)
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LEAVE OF
ABSENCE
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BAND
PRACTIC;rE ,
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DANCE
APPROVED
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PLAN
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Helms suggested that staff investigate some 'facelifting'
to the Council Chamber.
Mayor Arth commented on some of the problems concerning elimination of
air pollution. He noted that the League cl Mayors of San Gabriel Valley
has adopted resolutions calling for mandatory inspection of all vehicles
starting no later than July 1, 1971, and stated in part that this is an
area where pressure can be put to bear on the State Senators and
Assemblymen.
In order to consider the following items, it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that
the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be and they are hereby WAIVEI
On recommendation of the Land Committee, it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote
as follows, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby AUTHORIZED to
draw up the necessary documents to effect the sale ,of 4500 sq. ft.,
of city owned property on the north side of Santa Clara Street between
Huntington Drive and Rolyn Place adjacent to 41 W. Santa Clara Street
at .52 per sq. ft., to A. A. Mathews, Inc.
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NOES:
ABSENT:
tjCouncilrp.~n Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
None
On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously
that police officer, Richard Dietz, be granted a three month leave of
absence without pay beginning October 31, 1969. (Leave has been
requested on doctors orders).
On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that
permission be granted to close Campus Drive from El Monte to Santa
Anita Avenue for eight days during the .:. High School Band morning
practice hours. The Band is preparing for its annual competition.
The City Manager advised that a communication is forthcoming from Path
asking permission to hold a dance on Friday, October 24 at the Masonic
Temple and for the assistance of three' police officers.' It was noted
that the request has increased from one to three officers for this
function. However, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that permission be
granted to hold the dance, that two police officers be authorized with
the City Manager and Police Chief to have the authority to provide a
third officer if they deem it necessary.
On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows,
that the expenditure of $1500 be AUTHORIZED for the employment of
additional personnel in the Planning Department to work part time in I
order to bring the General Plan schedule up to its original timing. It
was further MOVED that the sum of $1500 be transferred from Reserve
for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital
i, "Projects Account No. 643. ,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth
None
None
Mayor Arth adjourned the meeting sine die at 9:30 P.M.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Mayor
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