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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 3,1970 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING (Unsafe Buildings) e ' , ~.;"" y 1 18:7571 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1970 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on February 3, 1970, at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Walton Doering, Our Saviour Lutheran Church Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Upon MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1970, were APPROVED. Councilman Butterworth abstained from voting as he was absent. from said meeting. On January 20, 1970, Council continued the public hearing on the consideration of an order to repair, improve or demolish unsafe buildings at 141 and 143 Bonita Avenue at that meeting. The purchaser of 143 indicated he was endeavoring to contact the owner of the other parcel but had been unable to do so up to that date. No one desiring to speak to the matter, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Receiving information that the purchaser of 143 was progressing with the acquisition of 141 and might be able to demolish both buildings simultaneously, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Council issue the order for demolition to be accomplished on or before March 15, 1970; that should the aforementioned purchaser be unable to acquire the second parcel (141) and pursuant to the provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the City be and it is hereby authorized to effect the removal. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Butterworth (as he was absent from the Jan. 20 meeting), None Recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the text of the Arcadia Municipal Code to permit ice skating rinks in Zone C-l or less restrictive zone with the issuance of a conditional use permit. The Planning Director advised that as a result of studies conducted it appears that the C-l zone HEARING (Zoning for Ice Skating Rinks) ,:vf'O \ ~ P is reasonable and feasible for ice skating rinks, that the Commission ~ 1) t/ unanimously recommended the text amendment expressing the belief that this \ 'l 'I type of recreation facility would be both an asset and a benefit to the f\,-,,-\,I; iy-.J' city. He noted that hours and regulations would be controlled under the -~ ~ / required conditional use permit. APPROVED Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Councilman Considine MOVED to APPROVE the recommendation and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance to effect the amendment. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. 2-3-70 - 1 - or CONDITIONAL \ ~ USE PERMIT (Restaurant) APPROVED EQUIPMENT SALE (Fire Department) ~~y \X ;// ~ \ 0- RESOLUTION NO. ~ '-I//v (Weed Abatement) ADOPTED \ '). '} 1\ ~\. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Water Department) Contract Awarded g' EQUIPMENT ~ 'PURCHASE (Street Department) BIDS REJECTED 18:7572 Planning Commission Res. No. 691 granting a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 621 Las Tunas Drive, subject to specified con- ditions. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously, the action of the Commission was RATIFIED. The City Manager introduced Charles Reiman, Finance Director, who has just become affiliated with the City. The City Manager explained a proposal from the City Firemen's Relief 1 Association to purchase a surplus 1937 Reo Fire Truck. The Association planned to donate the equipment to one of the smaller Mexican communities to be placed in active service for fire protection. A formal bid ($152) had been filed with the proposal. However, it was the consensuS of Counc that the project is so worthwhile the equipment be sold to the association for $1.00. Whereupon it was so moved by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None Council received a declarative list of properties which were found by Los Angeles County Inspections to contain, a growth of weeds or to contain flammable rubbish; that the weeds have attained such a growth as to become, when dried, a fire menace to adjacent property. Therefore, the following resolution was presented by the City Attorney, who read the title and explained the content: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF, THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF" . It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of Resolution No.~Z be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. Hearing' 'eif' protests scheduled for March 3, 1970. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the low bid of El Monte Motor Company in the amount of $3,836.57 for the purchase of two (2) Ranchero Model 46 trucks be ACCEPTED; that the contract be awarded thereto; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be WAIVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, bids received for the purchase of two trucks for the Public Works Department were rejected, and staff was AUTHORIZED to readvertise for bids in an endeavor to secure a larger number and more competitive bids. - 2 - 2-3-70 STREET VACATION (Haven Avenue) 1 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (Two month extension) APPROVED - J5/'S TOPICS PROGRAM Report onl~ I o9~9- ~~ET NAME SIGNS Report Only BOWLING ALLEY BUSINESS PERMIT APPROVED 1 "'" 1'/ j}0" r, AMUSEMENT GAME BUSINESS PERMIT APPROVED cO 18:7573 Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate Resolution of Intention to Vacate a portion of Haven Avenue as set forth in the communication dated January 30, 1970. This will appear on the agenda for the February 17 meeting. The City Manager advised that the current contract for landscape maintenance expires in February and that it may be extended by mutual agreement; however, inasmuch as the School.District retains the same contractor he would like time to review the possibility of entering into a joint agreement with that agency or into some other type of maintenance arrangement at a more economic cost to the city. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that a two month extension be authorized with Duke's Landscape Service based on its proposal dated January 28, 1970, and that items listed under "Additional Maintenance to present contract" be deleted and that the contractor be required to continue disposal of debris as is required under the present agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None Council received a communication dated January 23, 1970, from the State Director of Public Works regarding the apportionment to the City repre- senting its share of 1969-70 fiscal year allocation of federal Topics funds. The City Manager stated in part that staff will continue to study ways of utilizing the funds most beneficial to the city and will make recommendation therefor. Council received report on street name signs and what steps could be taken to correct or improve the poor and sometimes non-existent visibility. It was estimated that there are presently about 600 intersections for which the present street name signs, over a period of years, would have to be changed and that it would amount to an expenditure of approximately $40,000. Council indicated it had reviewed and preferred the type of sample street name sign which had recently been installed at Second and California. Staff will continue to work on improved lighting at inter- sections which would illuminate the signs. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously, that the business permits for Late Corporation and Mango Corporation, dba Santa Anita Lanes, and for the Management Company, ,dba, Bowling Square, be renewed for 1970, subject to IIno alcoholic beverage, other than beer, be permitted to be sold, served, consumed or possessed on the concourse, in the spectator section, or in the area used for bowling itself." The City Clerk will follow the procedure established in the past by reminding each permittee of the special permit conditions and advising' that the same conditions remain in effect. An acknowledgment is requested for the record. Upon recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously that the request of the Trojan Amusement Company to install one additional coin operated baseball game machine at the Santa Anita Bowl, 188 W. Las Tunas Drive, be APPROVED. It was noted that this would increase the amusement games at said location to five. 2-3-70 - 3 - WORK ACCEPTANCE & FINAL PAYMENT APPROVED ~ :j'\\'\ x}\ \)r'\CHICAGO \ PARK ~ REDEVELOPMENT (Interim Report Received) RESOLUTION NO. 5013 ADOPTED LEGISLATION ~ t' ARCADIA , HIGH SCHOOL ~, BAND " RECOGNITION ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Appointment 18:7574 The City Manager and Water Manager advised that the work performed by Pylon, Inc., in the construction of operating facilities at the Hugo Reid Well No. 1 has been satisfactorily completed. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the work be accepted and final payment AUTHORIZED in accordance with the provisions of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None Council received the Interim Report on the redevelopment of Chicago Park. Council will review same and staff was AUTHORIZED to ascertain the costs of retaining professional services to survey soil conditions and report back to Council. 1 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5013, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE INQUIRY INTO THE COST OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SUPPLIED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT CITIES." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call that the full reading of Resolution No. 5013 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None The City Attorney advised that the City of Carmel had adopted a resolution authorizing,its city attorney to file an action to test the validity of the new fin~ncial disclosure law and had appropriated $5000 for this purpose; that it is asking for support from each of the cities, and for a contribution of $200 from each city should it be needed. It being the consensus of the City Council that the law as written is ambiguous, incapable of interpretation or enforcement and is an extremely important matter, Councilman Butterworth MOVED to respond to the communi- cation and convey to the City Council of Carmel that the Council supports the action; that it will contribute $200 at such time as it is necessary. Funds from Council Contingency Account. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None Council, concurri~g in the request of Councilman Considine, requested the City Attorney'to prepare an appropriate resolution commending the Arcadia High School Band for its outstanding competitions performance repeated this year. 1 Councilman Hage MOVED to ratify the appointment of Frank'Regan to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. (Two members still to be appointed). , \ 2-3-70 - 4 - 1 1 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RUMMAGE SALE APPROVED ~J CONGRESSMAN LIPSCOMB ~ ARTH ~ POLICEMAN SELECTED {YJf ART~J PROPOSED PURCHASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY /Yv1f STUDY SESSION ADJOURNMENT 18:7575 In order to consider the following item the prOV1Slons of the procedural ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Council- man Considine and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously, the Arcadia Lions Club was granted permission to hold its two day rummage sale at the old Market Basket location at 30 S. First Avenue on March 7 and 8. It was noted that the date might change. Any fee connected therewith was WAIVED in the motion. On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously, the City Attorney will prepare a resolution in memory of the late Congressman from the 24th District, Glenard Lipscomb. Noted the resignation of Mrs. Arcadia Beautiful Commission. for a time. Richard Winslow from the recently orgaqized Mrs. Winslow is moving away from the area The City Manager advised of the selection by Rotary International of Paul John Tulleners, local police officer, to go to Holland on a two month exchange program to study all aspects of the country; that Mr. Tulleners will use his vacation time as part of the period he will be away. It was the consensus of Council that this is indeed an honor and it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth, and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Officer Tulleners be paid his regular salary beyond his vacation period. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None Advised that a sign that was to go up in county territory is being reduced in height; that progress is being made with like problems. Discussion held on the proposed sale of city owned property at Santa Anita and Wheeler (Arcadia Towers complex). Two representatives of the purchasers explained the critical need for Council expression as a good loan commitment was possible at the"present time. Councilman Butterworth, as a member of the Land Committee, stated in part that the committee was aware of and agreed in the concept, but that there were details of the agreement to be worked out with the City Attorney before final approval. It was the consensus of Council that the matter could be taken up at an adjourned meeting on February 11 at 7 P.M. Staff will endeavor to submit the documents for study prior to the date of the meeting. Following the regular adjourned meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, Council will meet in a Study Session to review Capital Improvement Projects. At 9:10 P.M., Councilman Helms MOVED to ADJOURN the meeting in honor of Congressman Glenard Lipscomb. Motion seconded by Councilman Butter- worth, and carried unanimously. tl/f'~- diX~ -- -- ~~m~ City Clerk Mayor 2-3-70 - 5 -