HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 29,1966
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(4-5-66)
HEARING
(Weiner)
J 354/1-
ORDINANCE
NO" 1321
Readopted
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 1966
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall On April 19,
1966 at 8 P,M.
Rev. A. Karl Myers, Village Presbyterian Church
Mayor Conrad T. Reibo1d
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1966 were APPROVED as
submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by
Councilman Turner and carried unanimously.
The City Council continued its deliberations concerning the appli-
cation filed by Herman Weiner, dba Hy Way Vending Maintenance Company,
for a business permit to install and operate amusement games in the
Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan Place. The matter was carried over until
this date pending receipt of detailed information which indicates
that the machines would be the first to be installed at saw address.
The City Manager explored the types of games to be operated.
No one desiring to speak to the matter the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Balser,
seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the
application be approved and that a business permit be granted the
applicant.
The City Attorney presented and explained the purpose of requesting
the City Council to readopt and read the title of Ordinance No. 1321,
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW PART 6 ENTITLED "NIGHTTIME CONSTRUCTION."
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
full reading of the body of Ord;nance No. 1321 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1321 be readopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1322
Adopted
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3869
Adopted
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QUITCLAIM
DEED
(Hovanitz)
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CORPORATE
GRANT DEED
(Ford)
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1322, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING A PORTION OF BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1322 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
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Councilman Turner further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1322 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forman 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, 3869, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING AND URGING SUPPORT OF
PROPOSITION W ON THE JUNE, 1966 BALLOT,"
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3869 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
Councilman Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3869 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
The City Manager explained that a sewer easement originally granted
to the City by William and Barbara Jean Hovanitz is no longer
required, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Forman, seconded by
Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute a I
Quitclaim Deed to William Hovanitz and Barbara Jean Hovanitz of only
the sewer easement acquired from them in Grant Deed recorded as
Document No. 3005 recorded on June 1, 1965 in Book D 2923 Page 960
Official Records of Los Angeles County.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
Provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by
Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unani-
mously in order for the following matter to be acted upon.
The City Council having previously authorized the execution of a
Purchase Option to Ford Leasing Development Company, the Option
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having been duly exercised and the escrow opened in accordance
therewith, it was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute the corporate grant deed to
the Ford Leasing Development Company in accordance with the option
and escrow instructions. (With this exception all of the necessary
actions were taken on November 2, 1965).
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
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The City Clerk, having tabulated the semi-official returns of the
April 12, 1966 General Municipal Election, appointed the following
officials to act as the Elections Board to canvass the official
returns:
ELECTION
CANVASS
Inspector
Clerks
Judges
Mayor Reibold
Councilmen Balser and Turner
Councilmen Considine and Forman
Following the procedure necessary for the official canvass, the
results as recorded herein were declared official:
ARTH
BARTLETT
BECKWITH
BUTTERWORTH
RAGE
McDANIEL
NORTON
REIBOLD (write in)
BECKWOOD(write in)
DORSETT (write in)
SCHONE (write in)
3593
642
2873
5421
3780
2451
3385
1109
1
2
1
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 8464
The following is the Clerk's statement of the above results of the
election pursuant to Section 9919 of the California Elections Code:
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"I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia,
California, hereby certify and declare that the City Council of the
City of Arcadia, at a regular meeting held April 19, 1966 duly and
regularly canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election
held in said City on April 12, 1966 and has declared the results of
said Election."
The following is a tabulation of the above votes by each candidate
for the office of City Councilman:
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O:1:1:1.C1.al result s
TALLY SHEET
ARCADIA
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 12. 1966
B
WRITE Iii WRITE
IN ~ B IN S TOTAL
'REC. ARTH BARTLETT BECKWITH . RAGE McDANIEL NORTON R--e PRECINI
BUTTERWORTH REIBOL
NO. ~ ~ VOTES
CAST
1 110 31 247
16 112 165 93 55 128
2 91" 69 165 39 295
17 124 203. 111
3 157 206 181 125 193 67 445
24 289
4 134 63 114 30 . . 257
I 12 87 188 89
5 112 12 80 187 58 29 49. 12 203
6 '32 8 66 72 47 33 67 37 1 131
-
7 165 18 123 161 182 89 89 33 310
-
8 67 23 106 129 124 98 96 41 1 238
-
9 45 17 100 123 115 95 75 . 38 215
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10 60 9 44 80 91 58 62 12 148
11 71 22 89 196 140 105 137. 27 276
12 71 18 84 159 118 83 95 22 230
13 102 17 87 170 . , 133 90 131 26 271
14 47 6 49 I 113 93 39 58 15 149
!
15 112 18 110 I 222 236 88 160 39 352
16 129 27 100 184 171 89 116 23 295
17 56 12 56 116 84 59 85 23 172
18 72 12 64 138 63 69. 71 19 179
19 57 15 66 156 87 64 76 39 199
20 79 22 74 176 121 82 116 50 253
21 110 22 81 I 174 150 95 124 40 281
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22 114 17 120 I 220 179 118 168 48 351
23 129 24 123 181 155 106 126 61 1 1 322
,
24 59 13 '? I 72 64 49 80 44 160
0_
'I 54 , 10 36 71 48 36 39 22 110
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~ 113 14 61 156 121 86 89 55 249
87 31 116 196 111 77 118 38 , 270
2i I
28 72 20 53 110 80 58 59 27 175
29 240 51 115 240 144 118 132 34 376.
30 238 52 89 195 124 86 118 36 345
31 279 45 75 264 132 56 115 28 358
32 281 I 13 85 254 99 50 103 44 347
~B. 48 I 5 30 61 36 34 31 10 255
vOTE I
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~RAN~ 359,;, I 642 2873 5421 3780 2451 3385 1109 1 2 1 8464
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3866
Adopted
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Mayor
Forman
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RECESS
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Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and
read the title of Resolution No. 3866, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE
RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD APRIL 12', 1966."
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. 3866 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
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It was further MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman
Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 3866 be adopted:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold
None
None
The City Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to Councilman-
elect Arth, Butterworth and Hage and presented each with a Certificate
of Election.
The neWly elected members of the City Council assumed their seats at
the Council Table and the City Clerk called the roll of the new
Counci 1 t
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Forman, Rage
None
Pursuant to Section 404 of the City Charter the first order of
business was the selection of a presiding officer who shall have the
title 01' Mayor.
Hage Q.,\l\:\
It was MOVED by Councilman ~ that Councilman Forman be
nominated for Mayor. Councilman Considine seconded the nomination
and MOVED that nominations be closed and that the City Clerk be
directed ro cast an unanimous ballot for George L. Forman for mayor.
Councilman Hage seconded the motion and the following roll call vote
,,!as then taken:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Forman, Hage
None
None
Mayor Forman then assumed his seat as presidi~g officer and welcomed
the new Councilmen.
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Councilman
Considine be designated as Mayor Pro tempore:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Forman, Hage
None
None
Following a five minute recess the meeting reconvened.
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MOTION
Municipal
Auditorium
/~
MOTION
Master Plan
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MOTION
City Charter
Review
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(zone
variance)
VARIANCE
(Animal
clinic)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unilnimous1y that the provisions "of the Procedural ~
Ordinance be waived in order to consider the following recommen- ~
dations as presented by.Councilman Butterworth who stated in part:
"That it is difficult to determine what in fact is the will of the
electorate, but men who have come through a councilmanic campaign
are probably in the best position of all to make an educated guess
as to the desires and wishes of their fellow citizens; that the newly
elected members of the City Council have spoken to and before several
thousand persons during the past two months and the following
recommendations are in response to what is believed to be their
wishes.11
Whereupon the following three MOTIONS were presented:
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that a Citizens Committee of seven
members be appointed by the City Council to determine the feasibility
of a municipal auditorium with Councilman Hage acting as Chairman.
The Motion was seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that a Citizens Committee of seven
members be appointed by the City Council to investigate the
feasibility of a Master or General Zoning Plan for the City with
Councilman Arth acting as Chairman; also that a member of the
Planning Commission be appointed by the Commission and a member of
the Planning Staff to be appointed by the City Manager. The Motion
was seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that a Citizens Committee of seven
members be created to review and recommend revisions for the c~ lP(
amendment of the City Charter, Councilman Butterworth to act as /.i;rf) .
Chairman with the City Attorney as ex officio member~ The Mocion~d~
was seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on the following ;i~~/-.?
roll call vote: au~
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage
Mayor Forman
None
Mayor Forman stated that the City Charter was a major issue during
the 1964 Campaign at which time he was elected, hence his 'No' vote.
The recommendation of the Planning Commission in its denial of an
application for a variance to permit the construction of an apartment
above ground floor offices at 414 S. First Avenue was APPEALED by the
applicant, Arcadia-Monrovia Realty Company and on MOTION by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried
unanimously a public hearing was scheduled for MAY 3, 1966,
The application of M. D. Schmutz for a zone variance to permit the
operation of a household pet clinic on property located in a shopping
center at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard was APPROVED by the Planning Commission, however, in
accordance with Section 9291.2.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code 10
days is allowed for the filing of an appeal from said decision. The
item will appear on the Agenda for the regular meeting of May 3,
1966.
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Shell Oil
Company)
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MOTION
APPROVED
with
modifications
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Shell Oil)
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MOTION
APPROVED
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The Planning Commission on September 14, 1965 approved the
construction of an addition to the existing service station operated
by the Shell Oil Company at the northwest corner of Live Oak and
Second Avenues. The Building Department, during the interim
diSCOVered violations and stopped work informing the Company to make
the necessary corrections. The Oil Company subsequently requested
the Commission to clarify and waive certain requirements not
considered in the original action. The Commission did so and now
recommends the waiving of the following requirements as inappropriate
or inadequate for the property and its intended use:
That Section 9275.4.8 - Roof Signs - Signs be waived to
allow the two signs mounted on a wall that extends above
the roof to remain. They feel the removal of these small
unobjectiona1 signs would constitute a hardship since it
is part of the architectural treatment of the building.
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That Section 9275,4.16 - Storage and Displays - be waived
to allow the keeping outside of the building one windshield
Wiper stand and one oil display cabinet on each pump island
and one soft drink vending machine outside provided that as
part of the construction a cabinet be added so that it
becomes an integral part of the building.
Discussion ensued on the recommendations and it was the consensus of
the City Council that the attraction boards which are used in the
main for advertising the price of gas especially during a price war,
are extremely unattractive and should not be permitted in the entire
City; that appropriate steps should be taken for their elimination
with sufficient time being allowed for the Oil Companies to amortize,
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine that the City Council
waive Sections 9275.4.8 - Roof Signs, and Section 9275.4.16 -
Storage and Display as recommended by the Planning Commission, and
that Section 9275.4.8 be waived only to the extent necessary to
permit two 4' x 4' gas price signs for a period of one year at which
time they are to be removed. That the Planning Commission be
instructed to institute proceedings to cause all signs to come down
in keeping with the Sign Ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unanimously. Councilman Arth did not
participate in the discussion or vote due to his affiliation with an
Oil Company.
The Planning Commission on February 23, 1966 approved a Conditional
Use Permit application filed by the Shell Oil Company to rebuild and
operate a service station at 25 E. Foothill Boulevard, The Oil
Company requested the waiving of certain sections of the Municipal I
Code as being inappropriate, namely, Section 9275.4.8, Paragraph 5,
signs other than free standing and Section 9275.4.16 pertaining to
storage and display. The Commission recommended waiving said
sectiOns as 1) the masonry wall extension and the small signs
proposed are architecturally integrated with the building design and
2) that the proposed storage cabinets are considered appropriate;
that the intent of the regulation was not to restrict oil cabinets
where the storage was an integral part of the pump island equipment.
The City Council concurring, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that
Sections 9275.4.8 Paragraph 5 and 9275.4.16 AMC be waived as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Arth did not
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BANNERS
(Police dance)
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OLD PUBLIC
WORKS YARD
(Ryna1)
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MOTION
CONTRACT
AWARD
(Weed removal)
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CONTRACT AWARD
(Street
Improvement)
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participate in the discussion or vote due to his affiliation with an
Oil Company.
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unanimously that the Arcadia Police Relief Association
be permitted to erect two banners to publicize its forthcoming
benefit event. They will be displayed across Baldwin Avenue near
Duarte Road and across Huntington Drive near the Bekins Building
between June 1 and June 20, 1966.
The City Manager advised that due to a delay in the completion of the
new Corporation Yards, primarily because of property acquisition and
financing problems, the City has continued to occupy the property on
Santa Clara Street 'sold to Ryna1 Corporation (the City entered into
an agreement for purchase, use and development of the property with
said corporation on January 22, 1964); that the Corporation was ready
to commence construction in July 1965 but were unable to do so as the
City was still using the property. He continued that a request has
been made for the amendment of the agreement eliminating the time
period for the commencement of new improvements (the agreement called
for the Corporation to commence construction within three months
after City's vacating the property).
Richard English, Manager of, the Corporation, spoke to the matter
asking for a time period of two years to permit the parent
Corporation (Wayne-Rynal) to review the complete operation from the
standpoint of adequacy and a better understanding of what the future
development of the area might be.
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that the subject Agreement be amended to
provide for the commencement of required new improvements within two
years from the date the City vacates the property. It was noted that
the unusable buildings will be removed in accordance with the
Agreement.
The following bids were received on April 4, 1966 for the removal of
weeds and rubbish hauling:
Harold D. Watts
E & G Engineers
$1,658.00
2,162.50
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Harold D. Watts in the amount of $1,658.00; 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.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman
. None
None
The following bids were received on April 18, 1966 for the
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DECLARATION
(Tidewater Oil)
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PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
(Duarte Road
widening)
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improvement of Baldwin Avenue between Las Tunas Drive and Woodruff
Avenue:
E. C. Construction
W. R. Wilkerson
Sully-Miller
Alcon Construction
4403.80
4408.42
5204.80
5979.00
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that subject to
obtaining approval from the California State Division of Highways, I
the contract be awarded to the low bidder, E. C. Construction
Company in the amount of $4,403.80; that any irregularities or
informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized, upon receipt of approval from the
California State Divisio~ of Highways, to execute a contract in
accordance therewith inthe form approved by the City Attorney, and
that all other bid deposits be returned.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
The City Manager advised that the City Clerk received a Declaration
pursuant to the requirements of Section 9248 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code relating to the continuance of a non-conforming use of property
at the northwest corner of Live Oak and Santa Anita Avenues occupied
by the Flying A Service Station No. 1271.
Upon advice that all records of the City support the statements set
forth in said Declaration, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the
Declaration be and it is hereby APPROVED.
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:
Address Parcel Sq. Gross
No. Feet Purchase
Price
935 W. Duarte 13 861. 84 $ 1,508.22
1028 W. Duarte 54 720.00 1,260.00
1018-22 W. Duarte 55 1,560.00 2,730.00
1000 W. Duarte 58 660.00 1,155.00
$ 6,653.22
Less Cost
of Sidewalk
Net
Purchase
Price
$ 1,364,58
1,140.00
2,376.40
1,045.00
$ 5,925.98
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$ 143.64
120.00
353.60
110,00
$ 727,24
It was noted that there remain seven parcels to acquire, whereupon it
was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be and he
is hereby authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to consummate
the acquisition of said property, to execute the 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 of the actual transfer of property:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3868
Adopted
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LIBRARY
PARKING LOT
LIGHTING
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CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY
PROPOSED
SALE
(Old Library
site)
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The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 3868, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF
EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BECOME A PART OF AND TO
BE KNOWN AS DUARTE ROAD."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3868 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3868 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
The City Manager advised of a request submitted by the Library
personnel and other interested citizens for improved lighting of the
parking lot, explained the means by which the City could accomplish
this and advised that the lights would be time contro1~d and would
not be detrimental to the residents in the area.
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City
Council approve the lighting installation; that the sum of $700 be
transferred from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the
General Fund to Capital Projects Account No. 512 - Library Parking
Lot Lighting to cover the hardware for the 1uminaire installations
with all work to be done by the Department of Public Works:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
The City Council considered two proposals which had been submitted
for the sale and development of the old library site located at the
southwest corner of Wheeler and First Avenues.
The City Manager explored the background of the proposals:
1) That an Option Agreement was entered into between the City and
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiss, Arcadia Towers Corporation, on April 2,
1963, for the sale and development of an eight-story building; that
an extension was granted on March 16, 1965 until May 16, 1965; that
required payments were made and that $11,000 had been deposited to
date as part of the agreement to sell for a total amount of $102,000.
That on April 14, 1966 a request had been received from Mr. Heiss
requesting permission to reactivate the option at which time another
$4,000 was presented to the City. The City Manager recommended that
if the City Council accepts this proposal the effective date of an
extension to the expired agreement be limited to July 19, 1966.
2) The City Manager explained that at the last regular City Council
meeting (April 5, 1966) an offer to purchase the property at the same
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STREET
IMPROVEMENT
(Michi 11 inda)
SIDEWALK
PROGRAM
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figure and on the same conditions as outlined in the agreement with
Mr. Heiss was made by Messrs. Roger P. Ash and Nick Pokrajac, as
individuals; that $4000 had been deposited at that time; that their
offer set forth plans for the same type of development as proposed by
the former optionee.
Discussion ensued during which time Wallace Manly, representing
Messrs. Ash and Pokrajac, stated in part that they had received the
draft of the proposed Agreement but had not had an opportunity to
review same as Mr. Ash was out of the city; that there are some
changes Mr, Pokrajac would like to discuss and asked for a period of I
time to permit the optionees to study the agreement; that Mr. Pokrajac
has constructed many public buildings and can perform his obligation
once an agreement has been executed.
Mr. Pokrajac advised that it would be the plan to commence con-
struction within one year from the date of the signing of an
agreement.
Edward Heiss, 245 Oakhurst Lane, speaking on behalf of the Arcadia
Towers Corporation, stated in part that he is grateful to the City
Council in its patience and understanding of a difficult problem due
to the inability to obtain proper financing, He then presented to
the City Council Mr. P. C, Holland, President of a Company with whom
he has entered into an agreement to reorganize the financial
structure and construct the three building complex; that at this
stage it would take several weeks to solidify the program.
Mr. Holland distributed brochures relating to his Company. Mr. Heiss
also stated in answer to an inquiry that he would post a surety bond
at the end of the 90-day period guaranteeing the payment of the full
amount for one year, otherwise the $4000 would be forfeited.
Discussion continued and the City Council was of the opinion that in
fairness to all concerned the matter should be carried over until
both parties had an opportunity to present firm dates for com-
mencement of construction and indicated the desire to see the develop-
ment of the property at the earliest possible date.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that the matter be placed on the
agenda for the regular meeting scheduled for May 3, 1966 and that the
optionees present firm starting dates at that time.
The City Attorney suggested that the new Councilmen review the past
documents and make recommendations for any changes they may desire in
any agreement that may be made.
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and I
carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the
improvement of Michil1inda Avenue from Huntington Drive to Sunset .
Boulevard be approved and the City Clerk authorized to advertise for
bids, (This project to be financed from County funds pursuant to an
agreement between the County Road Department, the City of Arcadia
and the May Company.)
The City Council acknowledged receipt of the report prepared
concerning the quantity and location of existing sidewalks and
methods of securing completion and the City Manager and Director of
Public Works recommended the establishment of a definite program in
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TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
(installation)
BANNERS
(Public Schools
Week)
A: Pk.
MANAGER
RESIGNATION
5t1 ;;. 3.
MANAGER'S
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
4-1,;1.3
(See Minutes of
6-7-66, Pgge
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CITY
SELECTION
COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION
NO. 3871
Adopted
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R-3 zones to insure the ultimate completion of sidewalks without the
use of public funds. (Method C, R-3 zone)
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that the City proceed with Method 'c' as outlined
in said, report dated April 14, 1966.
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously that the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the installation of traffic signals at the inter-
section of Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road, and the intersection
of Sunset Boulevard and Duarte Road and authorized the City Clerk to
advertise for bids upon receipt of approval from the State Division
of Highways. Said project to be financed with 2107 Funds, County Aid
to Cities Fund;.186.1 Funds and City Capital Funds in the current
year's budget - City funds to be qualified for matching funds under
186.1 of the Streets and Highways Code.
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that the request of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge for
permission to erect posters on light standards publicizing Public
Schools Week (April 25-29) be APPROVED.
The resignation of the City Manager, Harold K. Schone, effective May
15, 1966 was accepted with regret on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
The request of the City Manager that $4,200 be paid out of funds
accumulated under his Deferred Compensation Agreement executed
July 17, 1962 and amended July 1, 1964 was APPROVED and the Mayor and
City Clerk were authorized to execute the necessary amendment to the
Deferred Compensation Agreement in the form approved by the City
Attorney on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman
None
None
In order to consider the following matter the provisions of the
Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Considine,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously, Mayor Forman was appointed to represent the City
on the City Selection Committee of the Rapid Transit. On MOTION by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously Mayor Pro tempore Considine was appointed as alternate.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No, 3871, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF
SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT'TO
PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE AND DESIGNATING AN
ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
-MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
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roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3871 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3871 be adopted,
Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
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Frank Zrna, 722 Sunset Boulevard, discussed parking conditions in and
around the site of the May Company construction. The City Attorney
will confer with staff in this regard.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 3867, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OF ITS CITIZEN "JOHNNY LONGDEN" UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM HORSE
RACING,"
RESOLUTION
NO. 3867
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3867 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Hage further MOVED that Resolution No. 3867 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3870, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES
AND USE TAX ACCOUNTS."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION
NO. 3870
Adopted
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman
None
None
I
MOTION 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. 3870 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3870 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and..carried on roll call
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vote as follows:
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3872, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION
NO. 3872
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Adopted
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
MOTION 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. 3872 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3872 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3873, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO."
RESOLUTION
NO. 3873
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3873 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3873 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3874, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO, 3781."
.
RESOLUTION
NO. 3874
Adopted
-MOTION,by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
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RELOCATION
(Rodeffer)
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carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3874 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3874 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
I
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman
None
None
Mayor Forman noted that he will make the appointments to the
Independent Cities of Los Angeles County at a later date.
In order to consider the following matter the provisions of the
Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Rage,
seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously.
In order to permit the relocation of a uti 1 ft y, pole which stands in
the middle of land on which a driveway is to be constructed (Peck
Road area), on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute and deliver a Quitclaim and Release of Covenant executed by
E. O. Rodeffer and recorded on March 11, 1966 Document No. 4392 in
Map Book 2151 Page 341 Official Records of Los Angeles County.
Mayor Forman made the following oral notations:
1) Student Government Day will be observed May 3, 1966.
2) Invited the Councilmen to attend a Covina Rotary Club event at
which the Ambassador to Vietn a m would be guest speaker.
3) Advised that he will make appointments of the liaison members to
the various Boards and or Commissions at a later date.
4) Advised of the forthcoming Mayors and Counci1mens Institute to be
held in Monterey on May 22-24.
Mayor Forman thanked the Councilmen for selecting him as their
Presiding Officer and pledged himself to do his best.
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At 11 P.M. the meeting recessed to the Conference Room for an
Executive Session with the legislative body and the City Manager.
The City Clerk and the City Attorney were excused from attending.
At 12:02 A.M. April 20, 1966 the meeting reconvened and Councilman
Butterworth, acting as City C1 , adjourned t mee' g sine die.
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