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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 26,1966 I ROLL CALL SIERRA MADRE WASH S :.:1/ yr-e/... ~;;ri-() f. DEMOLITION (City property) RESIGNATION (Boggio) Ii &>~tt ii' / t~ I SWIMMING POOL (FENCE) ORDINANCE MEDICAL INSURANCE ( City employees) I f? ~ .i;/} r4/ 17 : 6885 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1966 Pursuant to the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council of October 18, 1966, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session on October 26, 1966 at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the City. Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman None The prov~s~ons of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously in order to consider the following matters as presented by the City Manager: Negotiations between the County Corps of Engineers, the County Flood Control District and the City of Sierra Madre having been resolved in connection with the improvement of the Sierra Madre Channel, the communications were ordered FILED. The results of bids received for the demolition of city owned buildings (Peerless Laundry building at 122 N. Santa Anita, various sheds and two gasoline storage tanks at the old City Yard, 125 E. Santa Clara and the old City Garage at 210 N. Second) will be placed on the agenda for the City Council meeting of November 1. It was noted that persons had indicated a desire to be heard on this matter.. The resignation of Joseph C. Boggio from the Civil Defense and Disaster Board was accepted with regret on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. The City Council concurred in Councilman Considine's suggestion that as soon as Mr. Boggio is physically improved to the point where he could accept another appointment that it be given consideration. (New appointment to be made to expire June 30, 1968). The City Manager was instructed to place on the November 1 agenda the reports which have been prepared in connection with a request that consideration be given to revising regulations applicable to swimming pools, namely fencing construction. The City Manager presented a report dated September 30, 1966 reflecting a recommendation for an increase of medical insurance for city employees from the present $5000 to $10,000 (major medical maximum benefit). He explained that the City would pay the increased premium for the employees for which funds are available in the current budget; employees would pay the increased cost for their dependents. 1. 10-26-66 17:6886 Following review of the report (filed in the office of the City Clerk) it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the increase be effective as of November 14, 1966. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None BANNERS It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth (Blood and carried unanimously that the American Red Cross be permitted to Mobile) erect three banners publicizing its three blood mobile dates, R: p, f< ~ 'ft>t;-'0 November 10, 1966, February 2 and May 24, 1967. The banners will be placed on the Friday preceding each specified date. I, OPEN SPACE PROGRAM P,...b " I aea.,., ,ON..4.f Discussion was held on the federal program which matches local funds on a fifty-fifty basis for open space acquisition and/or development. The procedure requires an application indicating the existep~e of.or progress toward a master plan of open space preservation and acquisition. The City Manager advised that he has available a 42- page cOpy of the policies and requirements governing the program. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that in his opinion it is a very important program but not a feasible one without taking ad- vantage of the matching funds offered by the federal government; that all progressive cities are-becoming more and more aware of the program not only in this country but allover the world. He referred to local populous areas which need parks and the like and mentioned the opportunity of acquiring excess land from the Division of Highways in the current freeway development; that such a program could only increase property values and that he could not see where the use of federal aid could subject the City to federal control. He expressed a desire to know just what federal aid involves and how much the City would have to yield in order to receive it. Mayor Forman suggested that a study which was made some years ago by the Planning Department be checked for its applicability to the,.'needs at the present time and referred to a meeting he attended recently wherein discussion was held on the possible preemption by the State of zoning matters having to do with open space programs: , Councilman Arth commented that the subject matter co~ld be incorporated in the current study of a possible Master Plan and Mayor Forman concurred adding that it could also be considered in the study of Capital Projects. Councilman ,Considine advised that the Land 'Committee is already 1 investigating available excess property which will not be needed in the freeway construction in an endeavor to locate parcels which could not realistically be developed into proper building sites for homes and the like; that in his opinion before a commitment is made for an open space program it should be determined just how much land is needed, the money involved and then approach the matter. He also referred to land which has already been acquired for park purposes on South Sixth Avenue. 2. 10-26-66 NOVICE SWIMMING PROGRAM r: 10 crd I SALE OF CITY O\'lliED LAND (HEIS S) j::7()3 MOTION I ROLL CALL 17 : 6887 The City Manager advised that as a result of working with the school district and interested parties in the swimming program the staff can now predict a self sustaining program for the next three months at $6.50 per swimmer with half rate open to those children who are the thi~d or more in a family registering at the same time; that regis- trations are open again and every parent has been so ,notified; that thus far there has been no adverse reaction and he was hopeful that their signing up indicates a willingness to go along with the afo~ementioned fee.' c "C) The City Manager advised that although November 1, 1966 is the date that all commitments in connection with the sale of property at First Avenue and Wheeler Street to the Arcadia Towers Corporation (Edward L. and Lillian Heiss) 'are to be met he would feel justified in recommending an extension on the option to purchase. He explained that it is possible that the parties involved would be ready to appear before the City Council on November'l with everything in readiness but are faced with the fact that the escrow could not be closed until the next day. Councilman Considine stated in part that it appears to him that the construction is closer to becoming a reality than at any other time; that perhaps due to this optimism other possibilities are being presented in the subject area; that to him it would be foolhardy not to grant an extension in view of what it could mean to the City. He also referred to the economic problems curr~ntly existing. Whereupon he MOVED that the extension of IS days be granted for close of escrow, option and sale agreements and related documents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Butterworth. Mayor Forman referred to his prior reluctance in granting the 90- day extension; that in his opinion the City Council has to draw the line some place; that the merchants in the area have adjusted themselves to the thinking that there must be something concrete taking place in the area before they can take the initiative; that this situation could partly be the fau~t of the City and partly the fault of the merchants. He referred to what the City has already done in the Towne Center. He continued that he would be willing to grant a one-day extension in order to accommodate the technicalities of the closing of the escrow, but that he would take a dim view of granting the IS-day extension; that some conclusion should be reached. Councilman Arth observed that although November 1 was to be the absolute cut-off date he felt some leeway should be made if ne- gotiations are so close at hand. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that if necessary he would vote for additional time because there is no other alternative, no other place to go; that in his opinion no useful purpose would be served in terminating the transaction and starting allover if there is a reason- able chance that it could be consummated. However, should the optionee indicate that he had lost his financing and ask for say another six months extension, at that point he would say 'no'. Mayor Forman then called for the roll call vote to grant a IS-day extension from November 1, 1966. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage Mayor Forman None 3. 10-26-66 JOINT MEETING CANDIDATE MEETING LEGISLATIVE REPORTS SUBMITTED SCAG F: /o(,:~: 17:6888 The City Council scheduled a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for November 29, 1966 at 7:30 P.M. The City Manager reminded the Council of a meeting on November 3 at 7 :-30 'A.M;" at the Flamingo Restaurant (with candidates seeking office in th'e" elect'ion On November 8). ) It was noted that Congressman Lipscomb has agreed to send the City copies of the Congressional Record, I 1) Property at the southeast cprner of Baldwin and Naomi Avenues. 2) Copies.of the proceedings of the Mayor's and Counciiman'~. Institute held in May 1966. . Councilman Butterworth commented that inasmuch as the City Council had received all of the background material on the purposes of the , Southern Californ1a Association of Governments it would be his thinking that a conclusion should n~w be reached conc'erning membership. It was agreed that the matter be placed on a forthcoming agenda (in' November if possible). '.Mayor Forman adjourned the meeti ATTEST: ~~5~ Gity Clerk v I 4. 10-26-66