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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 15,1966 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (2-1-66) HEARING (Zone change) JJ/3~ I HEARING SCHEDULED (Clifford) ~ STREET VACATION (Baldwin Avenue widening) !J //3b It 17:6726 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1966 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on February 15, 1966 at 8 P.M. Rev. John Scharn, Arcadia Church of the Nazarene Mayor Conrad T. Reibold PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1966 as submitted in writing were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 579 recommending the reclassifi- cation of property located at 12, 14, 16 and l8'Campus Drive from Zone R-3 to Zone C-2. The Planning Director explained that the property is presently developed with two multiple unit buildings; that the property on the north side of Campus Drive is being used for S-2 purposes (County Park and Golf Course); property to the west is in Zone R-l but used as a high school athletic field and property to the south is developed with C-2 usage as is property to the east. Projecturals were reviewed depicting the property in its present development. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard it was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. It being the consensus that C-2 zoning for the subject property would be more consistant with its surrounding usage, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be APPROVED. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for March 1, 1966 at 8 P.M. on an appeal by K. H. & Ruth J. Clifford from the decision of the Planning Commission denying requested permission to construct three bedrooms over an existing rear yard garage at 35 W. Longden Avenue, the City Clerk to notice the hearing as required by law. In connection with a request by Harry C. Robinson that the City take the necessary steps to vacate a portion of a dedicated 20-foot strip of property owned by the Robinson Bros., at the northwest and southwest corners of Baldwin and Callita Avenues, it was noted that 1. 2-15-66 STREET IMPROVEMENT (Santa Anita Avenue) dll4-1 RESOLUTION NO. 3855 Adopted gilLf-! EXCESS CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO BE LISTED FOR SALE .:::J/O .3 ~ 17 :6727 prior to adopting the current standard for widening Baldwin Avenue a 20-foot dedication was accepted by the Ciry in connection with the development of Tract No. 19681 (Callita Avenue); that only 12 feet is now needed for widening purposes. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that 8 feet of the original 20-foot dedicated right-of-way be declared excess to the City's needs and vacated; that the City Manager and the Director of Public Works be instructed to institute appropriate proceedings therefor. I It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State Division of Highways in form approved by the City Attorney for the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue from the proposed Foothill Freeway north to Foothill Boulevard, as part of the construction of the Santa Anita overpass. Estimated cost is $40,000 which is being financed from County Gas Tax Funds already allocated and approved by the Board of Supervisors. It was noted that included in the proposed improvement project is the upgrading and modification of the signal system at Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, the cost therefor to be shared equally by the City and the State Divi.sion of Highways and is included in the $40,000 reflected above. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3855, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN FOREST AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3855 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3855 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None I It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Land Committee be accepted and that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to list with the Arcadia Board of Realtors (pursuant .to a recently adopted policy procedure) City owned property at 506 S. Santa Anita Avenue, described as Lots 31, 32, 33 and 34, Block 68, Tract No. 866 of Map Book 16, Pages 198 and 199 of County Records; that the asking price be established at $75,000 with no conditions for its use or development attached other than compliance with existing zone and 2. 2-15-66 I AWARD OF CONTRACT (Carpeting) P; q:t, f1..v I SIDEWALK PROGRAM ,J-I/;;"/ SIDEWALK PROGRAM PHASE II TO PROCEED 8--//;-( 17:6728 building regulations. 'being the former site declared excess land. Said property contains 32,256 square feet, of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge, and is hereby The following bids were received for carpeting the executive suite and the attorney's offices: Zandt Carpet Company, Inc. 1122 N. Vine St., Hollywood $3,525.21 Vacco Rug Company 36 W. Live Oak, Arcadia 3,556.31 , ' Rounds Floor Coverings 1155 East Colorado, Pasadena 3,636.90 Howard's Rug Company 9246 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead 3,793.77 Arcadia Floor Covering, Inc. 1202 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia 3,975.90 It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid submitted by the Vacco Rug Company be accepted; that the company is located within the City; pays sales tax to the City and that one percent of the total sales tax would eventually be retufned to the City resulting in the actual cost of the carpeting amounting to $3,524.82 with the added advantage of transacting business with a nearby firm whenever possible. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommen- dation of the City Manager be approved and that the contract for the new carpeting be awarded to Vacco Rug Company in the amount of $3,556.31; that all other bids be rejected; that all irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are available in Account No. 409 - 28; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that communications submitted relative to the sidewalk program be received and FILED. All expressed support of the project. Pursuant to request by the City Council, the City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on the proposed construction of the second phase of the sidewalk program which would provide for the installation of approximately 26,000 lineal feet of 5-foot sidewalk to serve the Santa Anita School and Dana Junior High School areas and recommended that the City Council reaffirm or change its former policy of requiring property owners to remove ivy or shrubs where necessary inasmuch as some disapproval of this requirement had been received. It was noted that every effort will be made to save trees. 3. 2-15-66 TRACT NO. 30142 (accepted) d-'Oj 5' TRACT NO. 30013 (accepted) .!JIOS{- PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Duarte Road widening) r- //'-/-3 CONTRACT AWARD (Compressor) P: ':.,:. p... V J 17: 6729 It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Public Works be accepted and that staff be instructed to prepare plans and specifications preparatory to receiving bids for the construction of the second phase of the sidewalk program; that the cost of removing ivy and shrubs where necessary be borne by the City. Upon the advice that all improvements in Tract No. 30142 (Las Flores Avenue, west of Bella Vista) had been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager, Director of Public Works and the Water Superintendent be APPROVED and that the streets in said tract be accepted for maintenance by the City, and that the surety on the bond deposited by the subdivider be released from further liability thereunder. I Upon the advice that all improvements in Tract No. 30013 (El Capitan Avenue, north of Live Oak Avenue) had been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the streets in said tract be accepted for maintenance by the City, and that the surety on the bond deposited by the subdivider be released from further liability thereunder. The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the staff has acquired signed Agreements of Purchase and Sale covering the following property necessary for the widening of Duarte Road between Baldwin Avenue and the West City Limits: Net Address Parcel Sq. Gross Less Cost of Purchase No. Feet Purchase Price Sidewalk Price 1031 W. Duarte 8 843.42 $1,475.99 $178.37 $1,297.62 901 W. Duarte 17 1,725.69 3,019.96 321.62 2,698.34 1164 W. Duarte 41 1,201.92 2,103.36 128.32 '1,975.04 $6,599.31 $628.31 $5,971. 00 It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to consummate the acquisition of said property, to execute the required legal documents in form approved by the City Attorney and that ,payment to the property owners be made at such time as the documents have been executed and are ready for recordation in the actual transfer of property: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The following bids were received for furnishing a trailer mounted 125 CFM portable rotary compressor for the Street Department: 4. 2-15-66 17:6730 VENDOR COMPRESSOR (F .0. B. Worthington l25G Le Roi l25RG2E Ingersoll-Rand Jaeger 125-150 Davey 125 PVC Gardner-Denver SP125 GRB-125 Roto BID PROPOSAL Arcadia, incl. tax) $4,521. 12 4,638.14 4,919.29 5,170.12 5,200.00 6,040.89 Worthington Corp. Engine & Equipment Co. Blystone Equipment Co. Southland Machinery Corp. Southwest Tractor Sales Pneumatic Machinery Co. I It was noted that the bid proposal submitted by the low bidder, Worthington Corporation, included exceptions to the specifications; that although the City's specifications provided for submitting bid proposals for equipment deviating from but substantially in compliance with the specifications, the City reserved the right to determine if such equipment met the service requirements of the Department using the equipment; that the second lowest bidder, Engine and Equipment Company, submitted a proposal on the Le Roe 125 RG2E which is in strict compliance with the specifications. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council award the contract to Engine and Equipment Company for the furnishing of a Le Roe l25RG2E in the amount of $4,638.14; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are available in Account 433-54A. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None ORDINANCE NO. 1317 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1317, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING DIVISION 5 OF PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX CONCERNING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONVALESCENT FACILITIES AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9220.18.1." Adopted MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1317 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None I Councilman Balser further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1317 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None ORDINANCE NO. 1318 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1318, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING TO ZONE C-2 ALL THOSE PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA PRESENTLY ZONED C-3 AND AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9233 AND 9233.12 THEREOF AND BY REPEALING DIVISION 4 OF PART 6 OF CHAPTER 2 THEREOF." Adopted 5. 2-15-66 17:6731 MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1318 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Considine further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1318 be Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: adopted. vote I Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1319, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER I THEREOF CONTAINING PARTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND SECTIONS 3111 THROUGH 3146.2 AND BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER I CONTAINING PARTS 1 THROUGH 5, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1965 EDITION OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, WITH DELETIONS, AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS." ORDINANCE NO. 1319 Introduced MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1319 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Turner further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1319 be introduced. Councilman Forman seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Hearing scheduled In connection hereto it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for March 15, 1966 at 8 P.M. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title I,', of Resolution No. 3849, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE." RESOLUTION NO. 3849 Adopted .J-- "1-:J.- MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3849 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None 6. 2-15-66 17: 6732 Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3849 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None (A public hearing will be held on this declaration for March 15, 1966 as stated therein). The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3852, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION, AND APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS FOR SUCH ELECTION AND FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION." I RESOLUTtON NO. 3852 Adopted !J-I/&f MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3852 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3852 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3853, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO NIGHT- TIME HORSE RACING." RESOLUTION NO. 3853 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3853 be waived: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3853 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. 1320 Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reihold None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1320, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.13 OF THE Introduced 7. 2-15-66 INVESTIGATION (accident s) ADJOURNMENT 17:6733 ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE R-3 TO ZONE C-2 THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12, 14, 16 AND 18 CAMPUS DRIVE IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1320 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1320 be introduced. Councilmen Balser seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None In answer to inquiry by Councilman Considine and Mayor Reibold, the City Manager explained the steps which have been taken to alleviate the traffic hazard in the vicinity of the so-called Y curve on Colorado Boulevard, but that it apparently has been without success. It was requested that an investigation be made of the actual number of accidents which have taken place recently. The Director of Public Works stated that he would discuss it with State Division of Highways officials. At 8:35 P.M. Mayor Reibold adjourned the meeting sine die. ATTEST: ~~~~ City Clerk 1 8. 2-15-66