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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 6,1970 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 HEARING ;/'- /e::</f SEWER RELOCATION (Freeway) ~ ~71 I TOPICS PROGRAM t EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TIRES ,q ~~, 18:7560 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1970 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session ~n the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on January 6, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Fred Coots, Jr., Church of the Good Shepherd Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously, the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1969, were APPROVED. The new Executive Vice President of the local Chamber of Commerce, Dave Paradis, was introduced and welcomed to the community. Application for a business permit to operate a security guard patrol service at the United California Bank, 405 E. Lynro~e Avenue, on a 24 hour coverage during weekends. It was noted that the applicant, J. L. Holtzendorff, has been in said business since 1947 and that all investigations are favorable. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms ~nd carried unanimously. Whereupon it was MOVED by Council~an Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that th~ application be APPROVED and that the requested permit be issued. On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute Utilities Agreement (No. 7 Ut-4006) for the relocation of sanitary sewers to clear the construction area of the Foothill Freeway between Michillinda and Santa Anita Avenues. It was noted that the State is doing the work as part of the freeway contract at no expense to the City - and is actually about 90% complete. The City Manager paraphrased his report dated January 2, 1970, concerning pending Traffic Operations Program for Increasing Capacity and Safety (TOPICS) and noted that the State Advisory Committee will be sending out guidelines to cities and counties enabling them to bypass elaborate procedures originally distributed; that the Los Angeles Rapid Transit System (LARTS) Committee is of the opinion that the State Advisory Committee appears to be shaping the TOPICS program into acceptable form. Report received and ordered FILED. .'/ -{, '1.. The City Manager advised that the present contract with B. F. Goodrich for the purchase of tires and tire service expires January 31, 1970. He noted that should Council so determine the contract could be extended upon mutual agreement of both parties. However, it was the consensus of Council that new bids should be received, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the existing contract be EXTENDED for SIXTY DAYS and that staff be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids for the purchase of tires and tire service for 1970. 1-6-70 - 1 - SMOG TESTING CENTER (Tabled) 18:7561 On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously, Council TABLED for 90 days any action on an automotive testing system and center. An analysis of equipment necessary and a proposal to convert a city-owned paint shed was submitted. Staff will investigate possibilities of having the State pay for part of the total cost. Funds for this project would come from the capital improve- ments fund and will be considered when such projects are reviewed for the ensuing fiscal year. RACING The City Manager reported that at this time it is unclear as to whether TRAFFIC or not the race track will open. If it is, an additional appropriation CONTROL is necessary to pay for the personnel performing traffic control duties. ~:~~~~ A request for the 75 day season would have been $100,000. However, under .,.f) 7k.. /L the circumstances he recommended that Council authorize an appropriation (I a...::v ~~ in which the number of racing days anticipated relates to 75 in the same , manner that the amount appropriated relates to $100,000; that once the season begins this can be converted to a specific figure to clarify the appropriation. Councilman Considine MOVED to approve the recommendation. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call vote. EQUIPMENT ACCEPTED (Fire Dept) p I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Manager advised that the 1969 Mack Diesel 120 gpm triple combination fire pumping engine has been checked thoroughly and complies with all specifications. He recommended the acceptance and final payment therefor. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote that the equipment be accepted and that final payment be authorized in accordance with the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None CITY JAIL Council received information that the County Health Officer has INSPECTIOjb inspected the city jail and that it meets State standards in every a . .~I}:~ 1;;./: . respect; that sanitation and food service is satisfactory. The' ,'-~ G~~State Board of Corrections and the Attorney General have also ueen so , not ified. It was the consensus of Council that membership in the Town Affiliation Association would inure to the benefit of the City and the Sister City Commission, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that membership in said association be effected at an annual fee of $150. Funds are , available in Account 409.32-4. 'tOWN AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP APPROVED a .~.d>O &/), {! AIR POLLUTION $: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth I Council noted the action taken by Governor Reagan to convert a portion of State cars to the use of natural gas and will commend such steps. Governor Reagan has also directed that 1971 cars and trucks purchased by the State meet 1975 standards for air pollution, and has combined this action with an offer to local governments to permit them to use State purchasing procedures to secure cars as clean as those being purchased by the State. The Governor, noting the lack of natural gas filling stations, has said that the State will install its own. Council will commend Governor Reagan in these actions and directed staff, in preparing specifications for 1971 cars, to follow the State lead and to also request that local jurisdictions be permitted to use State filling stations where they are the most convenient stations available. Staff will continue to investigate the possibility of acqulrlng an inexpensive compressor which would work like those supplying compressed air facilities in service stations -used for tire inflationsl_6_70 - 2 - I I 18:7562 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ORDINANCE NO. 1407 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION' NO. 5illJ!l '7/" ~ v/ ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. ~ 'iN'} ../ ADOPTED Mrs. Jack Wadsworth, 264 W. Pamela Road, inquired as to the status of the appeal filed from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of an application for permission to construct an addition to an accessory building at the above address. The matter was before Council prior to the adoption of a regulatory ordinance therefor. Council ordered the scheduling of a public hearing for January 20, 1970, and the City Clerk will notice the appropriate property owners in this regard, The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1407, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING THE ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1407 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1407 be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5008, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING THE SCALE OF PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4043 AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." 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. 5008 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 5008 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5009, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY AVAILABLE FOR THE PRESENT UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM AND BROADENING THE SCOPE THEREOF." 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. 5009 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None 1-6-70 - 3 - 18:7563 It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 5009 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None RESOLUTION NO, ~ 'fliP ADOPTED Following interlineations, the City Attorney explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5010, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ENDORSING THE BAN ON CONSTRUCTION OF SMOG PRODUCING POWER PLANTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY," v AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth,. Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None I It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 5010 be WAIVED. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. ~ be ADOPTED. J..f /l 0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None (Councilman Considine commented that he voted "Aye" with the understanding that Rule 67 would be complied with). Copies to be submitted to the County Board of Supervisors and the League of California Cities. BUTTERWORTH EXCUS~D to 1; ~/ tr.. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously Councilman Butterworth was excused from the meeting of January 20, 1970. Mayor Arth announced the appointment of the following members to the newly created Arcadia Beautif~l Comois8io~: Mr. George Scott Mrs. John A. Moe Mrs. Hudson Roysher Mrs. Alvin J. Lenz Mrs. Wiliiam Appel Mrs. Dennis B. Pickens Mrs. Robert S. Whitmore Mrs. Richard G. Winslow Mrs. Claude C. Hoard Mr. Charles Harding Mrs. Charles Beatty Mrs. Dan Willis Mrs. Leroy Patnou Whereupon Councilman Helms MOVED to ratify said appointments which have been made by the individual councilmen, Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. I Councilman Rage will present two members in the near future which will complete the 15 member commission. The first meeting of the commission ~ill be held Thursday, January 8 at which time the members will determine their individual terms by drawing lots. Mayor Arth appointed Councilman Rage as liaison to the commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned sine die at 8:45 P.M. (J ffr/-oJ ~ Mayor - 4 - 1-6-70