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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 7,1979 17 :6948 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1967 I The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on February 7, 1967 at 8 p.m. INVOCATION Rev. John Toews, Arcadia Christian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor George L. Forman ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None MINUTE APPROVAL (1-17-67 1-26-67) The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1967 were APPROVED as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 26, 1967 were APPROVED as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. .!f- /16 if Mayor Forman declared the hearing open on the proposed removal of refuse, rubbish and weeds, as set forth in Resolution No. 3923. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. HEARING (Weed Abatement) It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Superintendent of Weed Abatement be instructed to proceed with the necessary steps for such removal in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. ~923 and the Weed Abatement Act, cost of same to be assessed upon the lands and lots from which or in front of which such refuse, rubbish and weeds are removed, and such costs will constitute a lien upon such lots and lands until paid. I HEARING Upon notification that John McGill (Mayflower Markets) had appealed SCHEDULED the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of his request (Signs - concerning signs on the premises at 150 E. Live Oak Avenue, a public Mayflower hearing on the matter was scheduled for February 21, 1967, the City Market) Clerk to notify property owners as required by Arcadia Municipal Code fl.' ~~ Section 9291.2.8. f/: {/!; 'Ie. In connection with the communication from the Arcadia American Legion Post No. 247 pertaining to possible legislation which would prohibit the sale and discharge of all types of fireworks except for author- ized and approved public displays, the City Manager was instructed to advise the Post Commander that the League of California Cities, while opposed to fireworks, felt this subject matter should be covered by local ordinance and not state law. LEGISLATION (Fireworks) 1. 2-7-67 ^ OJ~ /11 RECREATION (Vista Park) Il I LAND USE IT' COMMITTEE REPORT LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 17:6949 , It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth' and carried unanimously that the request of the Recreation Commission for an appropriation of $20,000 for the redevelopment of Vista Park ,be deferred until the Capital Projects Committee makes its report. r-' Councilman Considine read in full the report of the Citizen's Advisory Land Use Committee on commercial areas - as to what action the community would take wherever it identifies one part of the City as being less, in terms of quality and standards, than the rest of the City. Policies and philosophy incorporated therein are as follows: I The Arcadia City government does have a responsibility to the commercial and industrial segments and should carry out such responsibility by the following actions and any additional ones which may, from time to time, appear appropriate to achieve the desired objectives: 1. Maintain adequate police and fire facilities to protect the health, safety and welfare in these high potential loss areas. 2. Maintain adequate water supply facilities so that operations may be carried on without interruption in the water supply system. 3. Assure commerce and industry of adequate sewer and storm drain facilities to accommodate the area's needs. 4. Maintain the public rights-of-way in good repair, adequate illumination, clean and free of litter and where possible, beautified. 5. Commercial and industrial areas shall be kept free from any encroachment by residential structures and such areas should be screened or separated by man-made barriers for the protection of the residential area. 6. When necessity arises, the City shall endeavor to acquire properties with sub-standard structures thereon which create a public nuisance and/or hazard to public health and safety. Where possible, said acquisitions should be effected to consolidate ownership of sufficiently large parcels to be of interest to potential commercial and/or "Light Industrial" enterprises. 7. The City should raze said sub-standard structures and make available necessary public works (utilities) to meet the needs of interested enterprises. I Discussion ensued particularly with reference to objective No.6. It was recommended to read, "When necessity arises, and within the financial capacity of the City..." Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the report be approved as submitted and amended by the aforementioned terminology. Councilman Considine advised that a report from the Land Development Committee will be forthcoming concerning the proposal that a committee be formed to promote commercial areas; that pending 2. 2-7-67 , ~ " I CATV ,(Franchise) .fl ' t'fJ,'ltrP..:1A.hvk . t:r,~ ty-- - ,j'~,,- TAXICAB (new equipment) 37S- LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES ~ CONTRACT AWARDED (water lines) :f /10:3 I COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 1990 (State) }- /1r.S-:- 17:6950 consideration of this report said committee is on an inactive basis awaiting instructions from Council. Also that the committee on property adjacent to the Foothill Freeway is inactive due to its contingency on the actual land needs of the freeway. Extensive discussion was held on the prov1s10ns of a proposed ordinance of the City for the granting of franchises for community antenna television systems. Terminology explored and duration of such franchises. It was the consensus of the City Council'that a minimum number of years consistent with the economics of installing the system was preferable; that it would be to the City's advantage to minimize the franchise periods to the end that the City could exercise reasonable control for the benefit of its citizens. The City Attorney will prepare a draft ordinance for Council consideration at its next regular meeting (February 21, 1967). On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the request of the Arcadia-Monrovia Taxicab Company for permission to replace six older vehicles with six new ones and add one taxicab for the racing season was APPROVED. The City Council received and ordered FILED the first legislative bulletin published by the League/California Cities. The City Manager will henceforth receive and disseminate the publications. The City Manager reported on the following bids received for modification of water distribution lines required for the Foothill Freeway construction and recommended that the City Council award to the low bidder, AAA Construction Company: , , AAA Construction Industrial Pip~line Construction William B., Long Construction, Inc. Barron & Eckhart Hood Corporation Royal Pipeline Construction Co. G. W. Gallaway Co. $ 98,340.00 102,219.00 102,578.00 106,749.75 109,855.00 110,436.10 127,228.25 Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to AAA Construction Company in the amount of $98,3"0.00; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or infor- malities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are provided in the 1966-67 Budget, Replacement Projects, Account 470-71.5. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman None None Concurrent with the Foothill Freeway construction between Santa Anita and Michillinda Avenue, the Department of Public Works proposed the installation of a sanitary sewer line to serve that area bounded by Foothill Boulevard, the southerly prolongation of Baldwin Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard, San Carlos Road and the proposed new freeway. The Director/Public Works advised that due to the 3. 2-7-67 BALDWIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ./ /,IdJ' If c1'.rtD6( CIVIC CENTER AIR CONDITION MAINTENANCE .f- 9'1'0 17:6951 unwillingness of the majority of the abutting property owners to grant the necessary easements,. ''it would not be possible at 'this time to install the complete sewer facility; that sufficient easements have been acquired to permit the installation of those portions reflected on a diagram ( on file in the office of the City Clerk); that these would be excessively expensive to install following the completion of the freeway; that the sewer could be completed later by developers of abutting property and the City could be reimbursed for the expense incurred in the initial installation. He further' advised that the State Division of Highways has expressed willingness to assume 42.4% of the estimated cost of $8,820. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following Minute Resolution be adopted: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Arcadia be and they are hereby authorized to execute Cooperative Agreement No. 1990 - Foothill Sewer - with the California State Division of Highways. I It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call as follows that an appropriation of $6,250 be made from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Projects Account No. 638, Foothill Sewer and that the Director/Public Works proceed with arrangements with the Division of Highways. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman NOES: None ABSENT: None The Director of Public Works advised that consistent with the date scheduled for the improvement of Baldwin Avenue from Camino Real to Live Oak Avenue it is now necessary to inaugurate right-of-way acqui- sition in order to provide time needed to complete negotiations with property owners for rights-of-way. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine,. seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to acquire the subject properties by the retention of a recognized court appraiser and the property negotiator. (Same procedure as followed during acquisition of right-of-way for the widening of Duarte Road). It was noted that expenses incurred for the appraisals and subsequen~.. purchases will be paid from available State Gas Tax 186.1 Funds budgeted for said purpose. On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director/Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that a Carrier Planned Maintenance Agreement running to Kissell Refrigeration Corporation and the City be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk in form approved by the City Attorney for a second five-year period to provide certified maintenance service of the entire heating, air conditioning and ventilation system of the Civic Center. Combined 4. 2-7-67 !: . ,\I: ' ~ 'i .' I I I STORM DRAIN PRQJECT NO. 5601 $d~_ '1tJ~ RESOLUTION ,NO. 3925 Adopted 2;~L- Jfl~ I STORM DRAIN PROJECTS 602 and 1401 (1964 Bond Issue) .9/oJ"d, ,-,. 1/::~.zL- '~--' -' :i)f./~ ;.- 17:6952 cost of the program to be $376.02 per month starting March 1, 1967: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: i Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Qn recommendation of the City Manager and the Director/Public Works ft was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows 'that the plans and specifi- cations for the installation of storm drain project No. 5601 (Foothill Boulevard and Fifth Avenue) be APPROVED and that permission be granted for the Flood Control District to occupy the use of City streets to construct, operate and maintain said installation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Whereupon the C~ty Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3925 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF MONROVIA PROJECT NO. 5601, 1964 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE." MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3925 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3925 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None The Director of Public Works explained that based on the original concept of using available funds, the Flood Control District proposes to advertise for bids for said work with cut-off proposals in an attempt to obtain maximum storm drain for said funds; that the City consequently will be in a position to fit the various segments or total drains into the financial structure of available funds and to further project the basic concept; that an agreement permitting the City to enter into fund participation has been prepared by the District. Estimated costs were reflected in his report dated February 2, 1967. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following Minute Resolution be adopted: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for, Projects 602 and 140l of the 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None 5. 2- 7 - 67 17:6953 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1334, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TRE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO DIVISION 1 OF PART 2 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW SECTION 3221.7." ORDINANCE NO. 1334 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1334 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None I Councilman Hage further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1334 be adopted. Councilman Arth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None ORDINANCE NO. 1335 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1335, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA; CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3111 AND 3114.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." Introduced MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1335 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1335 be introduced. Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimo~sly that a public hearing on said amendments be scheduled for MARCH 7, 1967 at 8 p.m. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1336 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS THERETO." ORDINANCE NO. 1336 Introduced I MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Counctlman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1336 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None 6. 2-7-67 I ORDINANCE NO. 1337 Introduced ORDINANCE NO. 1338 Introduced I NEW MATTERS BANNERS 1; ,--1. {' J 17 : 6954 Councilman Arth further MOVED that Orqinance No. 1336 be introduced. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried on roll ~all vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1337 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3425 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1337 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman None None Councilman Hage further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1337 be introduced. Councilman Arth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1338 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4135.4 AND 4136.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1338 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Councilman Arth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1338 be introduced. Councilman Rage seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried. unanimously in order to take action as follows:. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the Huntington Motors be granted permission to erect banners advertising a new motor vehicle between the dates of February 24 and March 14, 1967. 7. 2-7-67 HEARING ON 'H' zoning ANTI-TRUST ACTION POLICE COMMENDATION COUNCIL EXPENDITURE AUDIT ..4 ?/.A'I- RACING SEASON EXTENSIO~ 'l; Ai--r ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED BOWLING ALLEY PERMIT RENEWED 5"- /00 17:6955 The City Manager noted the receipt of a communication from the League of Women Voters concerning adequate notices to a forthcoming hearing on 'H' zoning before the Planning Commission. It was explained that notification will be made through the Press and to persons spe- cifically interested. The City Manager noted that the City has received $3,216.02 as a result of anti-trust action concerning metal shelving installed in the City Library in 1962. The actual amount awarded was $4,970 but $883 was applied toward legal fees. I The City Manager noted the receipt of a communication from a resident on Cambridge Drive commending the Police Department. Councilman Butterworth referred to a proposed procedural ordinance covering Council expenditure of funds; that pending adoption of such an ordinance he felt that Council would be well advised to appoint a committee among its own group to audit its own expenditures; that the Council could be subject to public criticism with the procedure which has been established and, in his opinion, probably established inadvertently. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the City Council that this would be a proper step whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that a committee be appointed to audit expenditures of the City Council members; that same consist of Councilman Butterworth, Councilman Considine and the City Controller. Councilman Butterworth inquired if Council anticipates taking any position in regard to reports that the racing season may be extended an additional 20 days for revenue purposes; that in his opinion the amount of additional revenue would not be substantial compared to the inconvenience to the public, but worse, to subject the residents to' the increased and prolonged hazard of crimes of violence which must be endured during the racing season as a matter of record. He referred to action of a former Council in protesting the same matter when it was before the legislature, but was subsequently vetoed by the Governor. Mayor Forman stated in part that he personally would prefer to await developments with which Councilman Butterworth concurred, except that in his opinion five or six thousand letters from local residents would have an effect on the legislature. Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m., at which time the City Council entered an executive session with the City Manager and the City Attorney to discuss pending litigation. I At 10:30 p.m. Mayor Forman reconvened the meeting with all members of the City Council in attendance. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the application for renewal of the business permit of the Transwestern Bowling Corporation, dba Santa Anita Lanes, 188 W. Las Tunas Drive was APPROVED subject to the condition that no intoxicating beverages, 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. 8. 2-7-67 ABC LICENSE (BOWLING ALLEY) .fI- ~5'~ I REPORT (liquor sales in bowling alley) .1-& ?f' I 17: 6956 The City Manager advised that the general manager of the Arcadia Sports Center, Inc. (Bowling alley at 21 Morlan Place) has applied for an on-sale liquor license; that this is one of the bowling corporations involved in litigation Mith the City as to the serving of alcoholic beverages. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that a protest be lodged to the issuance of a liquor license as requested and that if a license be issued it be limited to the cocktail lounge and restau- rant excluding the bowling area, concourse and spectator sect~on. The report of the City Manager dated February 3, 1967 concerning sale of intoxicating beverages at Bowling Square was accepted and ordered FILED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously (1020 S. Baldwin Avenue). Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. until MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1967 at 7 p.m. in the COUNCIL C~R. ATTEST: ~~ a, ~~ City Clerk . 9.. 2-7-67