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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 21,1969 I I 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 --- CITY EMP~OYEES /' CONDITIONAL USE ,PERMIT APPROVED (McDonald's Hamburgers) p:aUr? CIVIL DEFENSE Proposed Reorganization (Continued to November 4) / 18:7523 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. 10-21-69 - 1 - AMENDMENT TO UTILITIES AGREEMENT (State) APPROVED :r: ~ 7/ RESIGNATION TECHNICAL STUDY COMMITTEE~ 11,'~-~, #:~. (I CARNIVAL APPROVED , #: (!,,",~}:~^' ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR 11 !; ""N-;;~ WORK ACCEPTANCE ./ /~/O DEBRIS HAZARD REPORT c1' . / ......~,' / .J V ~~~p " v-""" 6;,;-;;;:.d.. 18:7524 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). I 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. I 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. - 2 - 10-21-69 I SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION V/-:L/- e I BALDWIN AVENUE MAINTENANCE (Duke's) 18:7525 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) j'/o{,3 I MOTION TO SUPPORT SIDEWALK SALE; APPROVED H.'Pt AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None , . 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. 10-21-69 - 3 - LOCATION CHANGE Assistance League J fI 'ell I,: t C;{' YOUTH COMMISSION Appointment 12, ~,.,,-_ {T 1_' 18:7526 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. (.,. . '-"l' ;.l j AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: " RESOLUT:tON NO. 4093 ADOPTED ~:.. /;1// .' RESOLUTION NO. 4094 ADOPTED /- /~ IJ!.. 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, I 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 I 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 10-21-69 - 4 - I I RESOLUTION NO. 4095 ADOPTED 18: 7527 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. ( 1-<_:."u//A/rV- I' I. : CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE APPROVED {l :;/.~' 1~ ,1 L..I' '-A.YES,~' C', t. I-Councilmen But terworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth NOES: None ABSENT: None" ? 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. '-'. 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) BUTTERWORTH .(SISTER CITY MEMBERSHIP MEETING) -J'.J ll.)r. RECORDING IN COUNC IL .I ,LJ CHAMBER /};. 4 To 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. 10-21-69 - 5 - MODERNIZATION OF THE COUNCIL CHi\MBER SMOG Ll ftl if- 7 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED LAND SALE (Santa Clara) f-./,zJ~ ' LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Dietz) .tff1 :J;~J. (I. BAND PRACTIC;rE , ,,1/ ,.: J /,'; \ DANCE APPROVED /); -/I? GENERAL PLAN 7' /,Ij-o ~,/ I! 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. 1'1. .}AYE$:J 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. {j/k~~ ATTEST: &u4~2t~ Q ~ City Clerk Mayor ~ - 6 - 10-21-69