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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 20,1967 I ''''''''''''''' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL HEARING (Truan) 1- (.,'1.3 Motion to approve ZONING HEARING SCHEDULED 1tff STAFF APPOINTMENT 71~ I STORM DRAIN PROJECT 1F8001 APPROVED . S :ft'i'~;'- . t /.1 ' A ,,/'.{7,MW?.J RESOLUTION NO. 3944 'Adopted '. 17 :7040 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1967 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on June 20, 1967 at 8 p.m. Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe Paster, Church of the Holy Angels Mayor Pro Tempore Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Rage Councilmen Butterworth, Considine Application of Ralph C. Truan, l8 Diamond Avenue, Arcadia, for a business permit to operate a new and used furniture store at 164 W. Live Oak Avenue. Mayor Pro Tempore Hage declared the hearing open and Mr. Truan explained his proposed business and the manner in which he intends to conduct it. It was noted that this is a change of ownership only. No one else desiring to be heard it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani- mously that the hearing be CLOSED. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the application be APPROVED, that Mr. Truan be issued a permit for the business as outlined in his application. July 18, 1967 at 8 p.m. was set as the time for the public hearing on Planning Commission recommendation concerning reclassification of property located at 815-857 Duarte Road and 1122-26 Golden West Avenue. Resolution No. 613 recommends denial of 'an application for this zone change. The City Manager advised that he has appointed Louis C. Pollard as his administrative assistant. Mr. Pollard has been Senior Planner in the City Planning Department. Upon advice that the Director of Public Works had reviewed the plans and specifications for the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Sto>m Drain Project 1F8001 (Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Drive) and it being in the best interests of the City, it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that same be approved; that said county be so advised by resolution authorizing it to proceed with construction. Whe.eupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3944, 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 1. 6-20-67 , , COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (Bridge widening) J,), 1.!: . · {{!/ < ~f'(' RESOLUTlpN NO. 3945 Adopted JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ; / V: .Ct' Gcr'" 17:7041 DISTRICT TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF .TEMPLE CITY PROJECT NO. 8001, 1964 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE, LAS TUNAS DRIVE FROM BALDWIN AVENUE TO WEST CITY LIMITS IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3944 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine I Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3944 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine Upon the advice of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager that the improvement of the bridge across the Arcadia Wash just southerly of the Methodist Hospital is needed for emergency equipment and other personnel entering the site, as well as for normal hospital personnel being afforded the protection of a left turn bay, it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that a Cooperative Agreement be entered into with the County of Los Angeles by resolution for said construction. It was noted that the City Attorney has reviewed the agreement with the hospital and it is his opinion that the City and Hospital can make the necessary property available at no expense to either party. .The City will have the opportunity to approve the plans prior to advertising and the County will pay all construction costs exclusive of right-of-way costs. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3945 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: AGREEMENT FOR HUNTINGTON DRIVE SOUTH OVER ARCADIA WASH." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3945 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine I Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution-No. 3945 be . Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call follows: adopted. vote as AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine -, Upon recommendation of the Director Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that of Public Works and the City Arth, seconded by. Councilman a joint powers agreement be 2. 6-20-67 17:7042 entered into with the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department for the construction of an equestrian tunnel with the Santa Clara Street bridge project. The County will reimburse the cost for the tunnel up to $25,000. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 333 The Director of Public Works and the City Manager submitted a report reflecting the following bids received for Job 333, 1966-67 street improvement project and recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder. r -/ Ie (. Osborn Constructors Griffith Company Crowell & Larson Vernon Paving Co. Sully Miller Contracting Co. W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. D. & G. Concrete Construction I $27,787.84 30,584.04 31,902.60 31,993.95 33,996.25 34,241.27 36,751.95 It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for said work be awarded to Osborn Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $27,787.84, that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregu- larities 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 and that $18,500 be appropriated from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus Account #290 to Account 433-A-48, Street Resurfacing. It was noted that the concrete gutter construction is to be financed with Section 2107 State Gas Tax Funds contained in the current Gas Tax Budget. The street resurfacing will be financed from 2107 Gas Tax Funds that have been transferred to the General Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine CIVIC CENTER PAINTING 1-1108 The following bids were received for c~v~c center painting as set forth in a report dated June 9, 1967. Edward A. Wopschall, Inc. Klaas Brothers, Inc. West Painting, Inc. Ansaldo Brothers $3,928.00 4,397.00 4,547.00 8,661.00 Upon recommendation of the City Manager and Purchasing Officer it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for said work be awarded to the lo~ bidder, Edward A. Wopshall, Inc., in the amount of $3,928; 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. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine ASPHALT Two bids were received for the purchase of an asphaltic spreader, SPREADER 1) Layton Sales of Southern California, $2,865.20, and 2) United P ..p Equipment Company, $2,470.00. It was noted by the City Manager and , G Cl' -I Purchasing Officer that the latter bid did not conform with city ',yJT" ~ A/Jl specifications and it was recommended that the contract be awarded ., ;U/l,G I ,- -v 3. 6-20-67 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Trucks) ../J -e . ;y b-~!r, - . .-IJ,' J.: ___./ ,; .'. {,,1-!. . , (,. LIBRARIAN APPOINTED ?t/~/':' WAB&PA EVEN~ LJ a .,-. ~l LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT 17:7043 to Layton Sales, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Layton Sales of Southern California in the amount of $2,865.20, that the second bid be rejected, that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute a contract approved as to form by the City Attorney. It was noted that funds are available in Account 433-54A. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine I The following bids were received for the furnishing of seven new trucks with a trade-in of seven used trucks. John Noyes Huntington Motors El Monte Motors Wegge Motors Schenk Motors International Harvester Co. $17,884.20 18,514.44 18,603.04 19,512.99 19,740.80 20,050.65 It was recommended by the City Manager and the Purchasing Officer that the contract be awarded to the low bidder as the equipment would meet the service requirements of all the using departments, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to John Noyes in the amount of $l7,884.20; 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. It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that Mrs. Judith B. Moore, City Librarian, be and she is hereby appointed as the City's representative to the Southern California Film Circuit Commission and the Film Council Circuit Connnission. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that permission be granted for the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association to hold a Motorevue in cooperation with the General Motors Corporation between July 8 and July 15, 1967. The show is to be held on J. C. Penney parking lot, 1223 S. Baldwin Avenue. City regulations concerning electric power and cables wilVbe complied with. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried I unanimously, that Mrs. Donald Camphouse be reappointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a full four-year term expiring June 30, 1971. MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that John D. Cahill be appointed to a full four-year term on the Planning Commission. Said term to expire June 30; 1971. 4. 6-20-67 COMMENDAT ION Build ing Department & Library MAY COMPANY Parking lot sale l//c:f/ I CHANGE ORDER AAA Construction 1-//,.3 FUND TRANSFERS (End of year) 4", - /" ;I ...1,~!r.I'}"-::'J REPORT (Parking) ORDINANCE NO. 1351 I Adopted l7:7044 The City Council acknowledged receipt of letters of commendation for able assistance of Library and Building Department personnel. The City Manager advised that the request of the May Company for permission to hold a sale of merchandise on its middle level parking lot on July 6, 7 and'8, 1967 has been reviewed. He reported that the building and safety requirements have been checked and approved, and recommended approval, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the request be GRANTED. It was noted that no outside loudspeakers will be used in the event. .' Upon advice from the City Manager and the Wate, Manager that it is necessary that extra unforeseen work be performed in connection with the modification of water distribution lines required for Foothill Freeway construction currently being performed by the AAA Construction Company, it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that Change Order No. 2 be executed by the Mayor Pro Tempore for work not covered in the plans and specifications. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine It being necessary each year just prior to the close of the fiscal period to transfer certain appropriations and reserves, the City Manager submitted his report dated June l6, 1967 (on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded' by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council approve said transfers: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine The City Manager advised that on July 5 (regular meeting) he will submit a report on overnight parking. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1351, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9113.1. 2, 9122.1, 9275.2.2, 9291. 2.l, 9292.2.'2 AND 9393.2.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PLANNING APPLICATION FEES." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1351: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. l35l be adopted. 5. 6-20-67 ORDINANCE NO. 1352 Reintroduced PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RESOLUTION NO. 3945 (Bridge) Adopted l7 :7045 Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 1352 as amended (by adaing a new Section 2) explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1352, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7531.1.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING WATER CHARGES FOR FIRE SERVICE." I MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading.'of the full body of Ordinance No. 1352 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine Councilman Arth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1352 be reintroduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine In order to consider the following items the prov1s10ns of the procedural ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised that in connection with the widening of the bridge on Huntington Drive south over Arcadia Wash it will be necessary to dedicate a small portion of City owned property, whereupon he explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3945, ent it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR HUNTINGTON DRIVE SOUTH OVER ARCADIA WASH." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution' No. 3945 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine I Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3945 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine 6. 6- 20- 67 ORDINANCE NO. 1353 HELD OVER I CITYcOWNED PROPERTY UNDER OPTION f: 11(2' 1119 /Iv'ir USE OF CITY GlNED LAND (DEMOLAY) 1~f! ADJOURNMENT I 17 :7046 Councilman Forman MOVED that consideration of this ordinance be continued until the adjourned meeting of June 28; that a similar bill is in legislature and additional information may be available by that date; also all members of the Council will be present for deliberating the matter of property transfer taxation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a formal agreement between the BBC Development Corporation and the City in accordance with guidelines approved in principle by Council, whereby it would sell to said corporation under specified conditions property on the east side of Santa Anita Avenue north of Wheeler Avenue. He noted that the agreement meets with his approval with a few minor exceptions, but inasmuch as it has been signed and notarized by the corporation officials it would be his recommendation that rather than to redraft and reexecute the document that at the time of transmittal a letter of understanding accompany the agreement. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that said agreement be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk providing for an Option for Sale and Purchase of Real Property on the east side of Santa Anita Avenue north of Wheeler Avenue, an agreement to construct an office building and an agreement of subordination, all in form approved by the City Attorney; that same be transmitted to the BBC Corporation with a letter of understanding drafted by the City Attorney incorporating therein the minor additional details of understanding as set forth in the original guidelines laid down by the City Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Forman, Hage None Councilmen Butterworth, Considine The request of the DeMolay for permission to use the vacant city owned land at the southeast corner of Santa Anita and Eldorado Avenue for parking purposes in connection with the July 4th celebration at the County Park was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. At 8:45 p.m. it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned until WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 1967 at 8 p.m. ,.,0~~kd:{~ ~~~~~ City. Clerk 7. 6-20-67