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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
(Unsafe
Buildings)
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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
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~ 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.
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or CONDITIONAL
\ ~ USE PERMIT
(Restaurant)
APPROVED
EQUIPMENT
SALE
(Fire
Department)
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RESOLUTION
NO. ~ '-I//v
(Weed
Abatement)
ADOPTED
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Water
Department)
Contract
Awarded
g' EQUIPMENT
~ 'PURCHASE
(Street
Department)
BIDS
REJECTED
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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.
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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.
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STREET
VACATION
(Haven
Avenue)
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LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
(Two month
extension)
APPROVED
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TOPICS
PROGRAM
Report
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NAME SIGNS
Report
Only
BOWLING
ALLEY
BUSINESS
PERMIT
APPROVED
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AMUSEMENT
GAME
BUSINESS
PERMIT
APPROVED
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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.
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE
& FINAL
PAYMENT
APPROVED ~
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\ PARK
~ REDEVELOPMENT
(Interim
Report
Received)
RESOLUTION
NO. 5013
ADOPTED
LEGISLATION
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ARCADIA
, HIGH SCHOOL
~, BAND
" RECOGNITION
ARCADIA
BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
Appointment
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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.
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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.
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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).
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
RUMMAGE SALE
APPROVED
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CONGRESSMAN
LIPSCOMB
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POLICEMAN
SELECTED
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PROPOSED
PURCHASE OF
CITY OWNED
PROPERTY
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STUDY
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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