HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 1,1964
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
DECISION
(ZONING C-C
& D Central
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1964
the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall at 8 P.M.,
September 1, 1964.
Rev. Walter F. Dannaman, Pastor American Lutheran Church
Mayor Dale E. Turner
PRESENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1964 and the
adjourned regular meeting of August 20, 1964 were APPROVED on MOTION
by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously. Councilman Forman abstained from voting as he was not
present at said meetings.
Planning Commission Resolution No, 518 recommending the reclassifi-
cation of specified property into Community Commercial and archi-
tectural overlay and recommending the regulations to be imposed
thereon under such Zone D. The area is bounded ,by the Santa Fe,
Atchison and Topeka Railroad, Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive,
and is referred to in the Central Area Plan as the "Towne Centre".
the Commission's recommendation had been before the City Council in
public hearings on July 21 and August 4, 1964, the hearing portion
having been closed on the latter date.
the Planning Director summarized the'chronological background of the
recommendation, stating in part that about four years have elapsed
since the beginning of the proceedings for rezoning and upgrading
the area.
Councilman Forman expressed pleasure that the final determination is
in sight; that in his opinion Council would be remiss if it departed
from the original plan at this time and did not include all of the
property indicated in the plan into C-C & D.
Councilman Balser stated in part that the area had been in a declining
stage and that in his opinion the City Council cannot afford to have
a declining business area anymore than it can afford a declining
residential area; that it is the City's responsibility to do all it
can to upgrade the area which is the reason the consultants Wilsey,
Ham & Blair were retained. He stated for the record that the
Planning Commission, the Planning Department and the,Administration
should be commended for its dedicated work and extensive public
hearings which have gone into the matter; that now that it had
reached the final stage he ,would agree with Councilman Forman that
it should be accepted in its entirety.
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ZONING
(C-l & D
West Arcadia)
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Councilman Reibold expressed concern as to the timing of the rezoning
and referred specifically to the small area known as the 'triangle'
which is bounded by Santa Anita Avenue, the Railroad Tracks and Santa
Clara Avenue; that there is a fundamental difference: the property
owners north of Santa Clara Avenue do not want this change - the
property owners south of Santa Clara Avenue do want this change; that
he favors waiting until this specific area is needed in the develop-
ment which in his opinion will end up in parking spaces; that in his
opinion the area is not declining to the extent indicated.
Councilman Considine stated in part that the City had committed I
itself to the general rezoning; that the basic steps toward upgrading
have been taken and that in his opinion preferential treatment should
not be given to those above Santa Clara Avenue; that if hardship
occurs, the City could under the plan grant variances in those
instances which would permit recovery to the property owner.
Mayor Turner stated in part that it is going to be some time before
the entire area is needed for community center development and that
with reference to the 'triangle' an opportunity for relief from the
moratorium had been extended to the owners in the specific area which
had not been taken advantage of and that in his opinion the impact on
this particular area will not be as great as it might seem at this
time. He expressed the hope that eventually all of the property in
the area would be vital to the development and that with all the time,
effort and money which has been expended that the benefit of the
doubt must be given; that he was inclined to agree with Councilman
Reibold that the area north of Santa Clara Avenue would be the
last to develop under the proposed zoning.
Councilman Forman MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission in its Resolution No. 518 be accepted and that the proper-
ties so indicated be placed in C-C & D Zone and that the City
Attorney be instructed to draw up the appropriate ordinance for the
zoning and a resolution imposing the 'D' regulations under said zone.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser.
Councilman Reibold MOVED that the motion be amended to allow for the
deletion of the area between Santa Anita Avenue, Santa Clara Avenue
and the railroad tracks known as the 'triangle'. The motion was not
seconded.
Councilman Reibold then suggested that that portion of the primary
motion relating to the 'D' overlay be amended. Discussion held on
the time element involved; that the ordinance would be before the
City Council on September 15 and at that time the 'D' overlay
regulations could be considered for inclusion in a resolution. The
ordinance would be before the City Council for final adoption on
October 6 at which time the 'D' overlay regulatory resolution could
also be adopted. .
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The basic motion made by Councilman Forman and seconded by Councilman
Balser was then carried unanimously. The 'D' overlay regulation will
be discussed on September 15 as an agenda item.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 525 recommending the reclassifi-
cation of property known as 840, 842, 846, 852, 860 and 868 W. Duarte
Road and 1206, 1210, 1212, 1218 and 1224 Golden West Avenue be placed
in Zone C-l & D.
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The Planning Director advised that actually the subject matter
involves two Planning Commission Resolutions, Nos. 525 and 531,
although the public hearing noticed only Resolution No. 525.
Projecturals were shown, the site and its boundaries indicated. The
development would contain a major market and satellite shops on the
periphery. He explained that there is C-2 zoning on the corner of
Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue with R-3 in the remaining area.
Color renderings and photographs were reviewed which reflected
present improvements on subject property. He stated in part that
the Planning Commission had included 26 conditions in its recommen-
dation.
Mayor Turner then declared the hearing open.
Henry Hege', attorney for the applicant, addressed Council at length.
He referred to the area within Arcadia and that in the County which
is proposed to be annexed by the City and is presently being
considered by the Local Formation Agency. He stated in part that
41,000 sq. ft. of the proposed shopping center has been leased; that
the R-3 area surrounding the proposed shopping center would support
the development; that over 4000 families have moved into a radius of
a mile and a half since 1960; that the majority of the improvements
now in the area are sub-standard and that the granting of the
requested zoning will permit a high quality neighborhood shopping
center which would benefit the immediate area and the City. He hoped
that further delay would not be necessary as options are about to
expire.
With specific reference to Resolution No. 525, Mr. Hege' asked that a
bakery, cleaning establishment, photographic studio and a candy shop
be permitted to locate in the center; that they are currently excluded
by Section I of said resolution; that they are proper uses in C-2 but
not allowed in C-l. He further asked that Condition 7 regarding light
standards being 10' in height be changed, as that height would create
a hazard as well as encourage vandalism; he suggested 15' in height.
He asked if Condition 20 (moving signs) would allow a subdued blue
sign of the familiar Van de Kamp style and Mr. Phelps answered in the
affirmative. Illuminated signs and trash storage were also discussed.
It is presently planned by the developer to use three separate
storage buildings rather than storage in the main building which
would increase the insurance on the property. In conclusion Mr. Hegel
asked that the requested zone change be granted, subject to the
conditions imposed by the Planning Commission with the exception of
those enumerated by him.
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The City Clerk read into the record communications from the West
Arcadia Business and Professional Association urging the granting of
the requested zoning; from the Chamber of Commerce urging the
granting of the requested zoning but opposing any additional
commercial zoning west of Golden West Avenue; a petition with 8
signatures urging approval; also a telegram opposing the shopping
center from the owners of the Mayfair Markets.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was closed on MOTION by
Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried
unanimously.
The Planning Director explained the basic thinking of the Planning
Commission on the various changes referred to by Mr. Hege'; that
certain types of bake shops and cleaning establishments are permitted
in Zone C-l - photographic studios are not a proper use for a
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neighborhood shopping center; that light standards should be ke~ at a
10' height in order to protect the residential area from glare; that
moving signs and illuminated signs are not desired in commercial
neighborhood centers, and that regarding the trash storage location
the Commission felt that the hazard would be less if it were in the
main building.
Extensive discussion held on all the foregoing subjects. It was
brought out that action must be taken by the Local Formation Agency
on the proposed annexation. Discussion held on the patronage of the
shopping area and that if the City does not allow it the center would
probably locate across the street in County territory.
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Mayor Turner felt that the City already has sufficien t commercially
zoned property which is not properly developed; that he was opposed
to annexing property for additional commercial purposes; that in his
opinion this fact should preclude the annexing and zoning of
additional C-l properties.
Councilman Balser stated in part that the City Council has gone on
record to hold the line on Duarte Road; that the potential for a good
neighborhood shopping center is there.
Councilman Considine advised that another shopping center is before
the Planning Commission - proposed to be built on Duarte Road between
First and Second Avenues; that the saturation point may be being
reached; that some markets are complaining about not receiving the
profits hoped for.
Councilman Reibold observed that he believes in free enterprise and
that in his opinion when an operation becomes unprofitable it would
just be discontinued.
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MOTION was made 'by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission 'as outlined in
Resolution No. 525 subject to the favorable action of the Local
Formation Agency with relation to the annexation of subject property;
that the accessory buildings be allowed adjacent to the main
building; that the light standards on the parking lot be 15' instead
of 10' on the north side of the south building subject to the approval
of the Planning Commission. It was stated that this action includes
the recommendation as contained in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 531 although the notice of public hearing did not include this
recommendation.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
Councilman Turner
None
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Brief discussion held as to the extent of the properties covered in
the hearing notice; that there might be a technicality to be worked
out.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 528 recommending the granting of
a special use permit for the construction and operation of an animal
hospital at 111 and 121 E. Foothill Boulevard.
Projecturals were reviewed depicting the plot plan, landscaping and
elevation. The noise factor was explored. It was brought out that
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ZONE VARIANCE
(Church -
Parking)
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29532
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there would not be any doors on the rear of the building which would
be on the north side.
The City Clerk read into the record a communication from Dexter
D. Jones, attorney for the applicant, pertaining to specific
conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission.:
Re: Condition No.1, that the provision for a six foot wall on the
east property line facing the wash cannot be complied with, as the
County Flood Control District has an easement over this portion of
the property and that ingress and egress must be given the County to
allow access for the moving of equipment;
Re: Condition No.3, that it is necessary for air conditioning equip-
ment to be placed on the roof of the building, hidden behind a
concrete parapet wall;
Re: Conditions 9C and 9D, that a suggestion be considered that no
opening be made in the wall along the rear 24 ft. which would provide
for the doctor's private entrance and would not effect the sound-
proofing.
Discussion held on the contents of the communication, with the staff
advising the City Council that the suggestions would pose no problems.
MOTION was then made by Councilman Reibold seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 528 be APPROVED,
subject to the specified conditions therein and that the changes as
suggested by Mr. Jones be made.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 529 recommending the denial of a
zone variance to permit the use of property at 721 W. Lemon Avenue
for off street parking and to use an existing residence for Sunday
School purposes.
The subject site was outlined on projecturals and the requested use
was explained by the Planning Director.
Discussion held on whether or not the usage would be detrimental to
the area, the protests heard before the Planning Commission and the
fact that no appeal had been filed from the decision. It was stated
in part that the required fee for such an appeal might have been a
deterent factor on the part of the Church. Councilman Balser felt
that the City should assist Churches in meeting expansion needs.
Although no appeal had been filed it was the consensus of the City
Council that the matter merits further consideration and in order to
extend an opportunity for those interested and the public generally
to be heard MOTION was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by
Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that a public hearing be
scheduled for October 6, 1964 at 8 P.M.
Planning Commission recommendation that the final map of Tract No.
29532 (525-605 Fairview Avenue-Condominium apartments) was APPROVED
subject to the following conditions on MOTION by Councilman Balser,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously:
1. Change the wording on the title sheet in the authorization
section to read:
" We hereby dedicate to the City of Arcadia the construction
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NO. 30013
(Tentative
Map)
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rights over Lot 45, except that portion within units 1 to 44
inclusive, to prohibit the construction of additional
buildings, and parking areas, and recreational facilities."
This same wording shall also appear in the C-C and R's.
2. On pages 5 and 6 of the C-C and R's Article III, Section C
should be changed to require (rather than merely permit) the
Board to pay for common utilities.
3. Install 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" (hydrant) in a location and manner
satisfactory to the Water Superintendent and Fire Department.
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4. Single water meter to service yard and all dwelling units.
Size of meter to be determined according to Uniform Plumbing
Code applied to plans presented by developer and architect.
5. Fees and deposits required:
Street Light Installation
(3 street lights to be ordered
for existing wood poles
Street Sign Installation
Street Tree Installation
Final Approval Fee
$ 0.00
0.00
76.50
25.00
$ 101.50
.The Planning Commission recommendation that the tentative map of
Tract No. 30013 (property located at 55-67 Live Oak Avenue) be
APPROVED subject to conditions listed below was sustained on Motion
by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried
unanimously:
1. Install all standard street improvements required by the
subdivision ordinance. Improvements, grades and drainage
shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
2. Provide all easements required for utilities and install
utilities underground.
3. Remove trees from the street right-of-way and all structures
within the tract boundary. These removals shall comply with
all City Ordinances, Codes and regulations, and be done to
the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.
4. Provide a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement on each side
of the street for full length of street.
5. Water services shall comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code.
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6. House location plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the Planning Department.
7. Provide required corner cutoffs at Live Oak Avenue.
8. Fees and deposits required:
Street Light Installation -
Street Sign Installation - - - -
Street Tree Installation - - - -
Final Approval Fee
$ 492.00
70.00
170.00
200.00
$ 932.00
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MOTEL
TAX
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the City Manager, on request of the City Council under date of July 1,
1964, had prepared and submitted a report on the levying of a hotel-
motel occupancy tax of 4%. The report covered the effect of the
proposed tax, legal implementation, administrative procedures and
~_u"~~Qther considerations. The report included a list of Cities which
have already adopted the tax and as to whether or not the anticipated
revenue had been earmarked. The report also set forth that the
League of California Cities had urged the adoption of the tax; that
the Governor had signed the legislation but indicated that the State
is almost certain to consider such a tax on a Statewide basis at the
next session if cities do not rather generally avail themselves of
this source of revenue.
Although this was not a public hearing per se, the hotel-motel owners
in the City had been invited to participate in the discussion.
Communication from the Arcadia Business Association was read into the
record. The letter requested postponement of a final decision as it
needed time to complete a study.
Walter Muller, owner of the Westerner Motel, representing a majority
of the hotel-motel owners who were present, stated in part that the
proposed tax would be discriminatory and is not needed at this time;
that his information is that the tax is permissible but not mandatory.
He also stated that the levying of such a tax would require additional
bookkeeping for the owners as well as the City. He mentioned that
since some of the surrounding cities have adopted the tax the motel
owners here have noticed a gain in occupancy and asked that this
advantage be allowed the local owners and that the tax not be levied
at this time; that the City assume a 'wait and see' position and that
if all Cities eventually adopt the tax there could be no protest.
Discussion held on the possibility of the State levying the tax in
which event it would preempt the field, the purpose for which the tax
has been earmarked by other communities.
Mr. Murphy, owner of the Frontier Motel and Mr. Peterson owner of the
Round-Up Motel, asked Council not to levy such a tax at this time;
that it would have a profound effect on the business which isn't
lucrative anyway.
Councilmen Reibold and Considine favored waiting to see what transpires
on the State level and also what other cities eventually do - that the
figure would only be about $25,000 annually.
Councilman Balser felt that the City should proceed with the necessary
steps toward levying the tax; that the State will eventually; that the
City does provide services to the hotel-motel owners such as police
protection and that the City should levy a tax from the transient
people where possible rather than burden the property owner.
Discussion held on an effective date if an ordinance levying the tax
is adopted. Mayor Turner felt that the City should proceed, that
there had been enough delay.
Councilman Balser MOVED that
be levied effective December
motion which carried on roll
a uniform
1, 1964.
call vote
transient occupancy tax of
Councilman Forman seconded
as follows:
4%
the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Forman, Turner
Councilmen Considine, Reibold
None
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1259
(Introduced)
HOSPITAL
LEASE
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Further discussion held as to the advisability of a later effective
date in which event the City could ascertain the actions of the state
and other cities, and it could review the matter prior to the
effective date. February 1, 1965 met with the approval of the City
Council. Mayor Turner then MOVED that the motion be amended setting
forth an effective date of the Ordinance as February 1, 1965 instead
of December 1, 1964. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney thereupon presented for the first time, explained
the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1259 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING TO CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW
PART 6 ENTITLED "UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX" CONTAINING
DIVISIONS 1, 2, 3 AND 4." (Effective February 1, 1965)
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1259 be waived:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Forman, Considine, Reibold, Turner
None
None
Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1259 be introduced.
Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Forman, Turner
Councilmen Considine, Reibold
None
The City Manager advised that with the pending construction of the
extensive addition to the hospital, the hospital is negotiating the
borrowing of up to $3,000,000 for a maximum period of 20 years and
has r ece i ved commitments for a large portion of this amount; that
the outstanding indebtedness against the property is only $229,761.99
at this time with an asset. value of $3,773,073.00. He further
advised that the Administrator of the Hospital has requested the City
Council to authorize the borrowing of the increased amount with the
necessary extension of time.
MOTION was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Forman
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be
accepted and that the City Council's authorization dated November 18,
1958 for the Methodist Hospital of Southern California to hypothecate
the city lease as security under an open-end mortgage or trust deed
to secure an indebtedness to be incurred from time to time, in an I
amount not to exceed a total of $500,000 be and the,same is hereby
further amplified and amended to permit an indebtedness to be incurred
from time to time in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000 and the ex-
tension from time to time of the due date or due dates of any instru-
ments evidencing such indebtedness to a period not later than
November 1, 1990.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
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TRACT
NO. 23146
Tentative Map
Approved
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COMMERCE
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The Planning Commission's recommendation that the tentative map of
Tract No. 23146 be denied was sustained by' the City Council on
July 21, 1964. The Planning Commission's reasons for denial were
that the tract as proposed would preclude the future orderly
development of cul-de-sacs in the subject area (Second Avenue and
La Sierra Drive). The Commission had suggested that the tract be
moved one lot to the north or to the south but the developer could
not comply inasmuch as the needed property was not available.
Subsequently a petition was submitted to the City Council asking for
review and reconsideration. The City Council on August 18, 1964 did
review the matter and referred it back to the staff for further study
and report.
In compliance with the request, the City Manager submitted his report
which stated in part that circumstances in this instance appear to
warrant reconsideration; that the availability of the additional
property as recommended by the Planning Commission was not possible
inasmuch as one large parcel had been purchased to accommodate a
large family and that another parcel carried such a high value it
would be precluded from being placed in a tract even if the owner
were willing to sell. He recommended favorable action.
MOTION was then made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman
Balser and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract
No. 23146 be approved. Councilman Forman abstained from voting as he
had not been present at the aforesaid meetings.
In compliance with the City Council's request of August 18, 1964 the
City Manager submitted a proposal for the financing of the con-
struction of the building which would be on City owned property and
leased to the Chamber of Commerce. He set forth the figure used by
the Chamber of Commerce - $47,000, for construction costs - to be
amortized at 6 per cent interest over a 25 year period and requiring
a monthly rental of $302.90 with the following results:
$302.90 per month x 12 months x 25 years
Applied to principal
Total interest payments
$ 90,870.00
47,000.00
$ 43,870.00
The report further stated that with pending sale of City owned
properties it would be possible for the City to find funds for the
building purpose.
The City Manager further stated in part that Mr. Harding, President
of the Chamber of Commerce, had exhausted all possibilities of
working out financing without a trust deed being required with
lending institutions and that it appears that the City Council should
now decide if it would favor entering into a lease; that if the City
sold the property to the Chamber of Commerce the organization does
not have the money with which to build; that a point in favor of the
City advancing the money is that the City would receive 48 per cent
of the tariff in the long run; that there is an advantage due to the
interest rate; and that should it become necessary the City could
take over the building and put it to a number of uses.
Councilman Considine MOJED that the City Manager be instructed to
work with the Chamber of Commerce on a proper financial arrangement
which the City can reasonably and justifiably adopt for the
completion of the building. Councilman Balser seconded the motion
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BID AWARD
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(St. Joseph
Booster Pump)
HOLY ANGELS
CHURCH II :
(FIESTA)
CITY OWNED
PROPERTY
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which was carried on roll call vote as' follbws:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
The recommendation of the Purchasing Officer and the City Manager was
accepted on MOTION by Councilman Balser seconded by Councilman Forman
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bids as submitted
by the following firms be accepted; that all other bids be rejected
and that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding
process be waived, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute contracts accordingly in form approved by the City Attorney:
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Items I & III be awarded to Neptune Meter Company
Item II be awarded to Rockwell Manufacturing Company
(All disc meters - whether for the replacement program with related
trade-ins or for new installations - would be purchased from Neptune
Meter Company during the fiscal year 1964-65. All compound meters
for new installations would be purchased from Rockwell Manufacturing
Company as need arises during the same period, except for the minimum
replacement of 440 disc ,meters, ordering quantities are open. All
prices are to be firm for the 1964-65 fiscal year.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of modifi-
cations to the St. Joseph Booster Pump Station in conformance with
specifications. Bids to be returned September 25, 1964 at 11 A,M.;
that prior to the award of the contract a transfer of the necessary
funds be made from the Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund Item 70.1
1964- 65 Budget.
The request of the Church for permission to hold its annual fiesta on
October 3 and 4, 1964 was APPROVED on Motion by Councilman Reibold,
seconded by Councilman Balser and unanimously carried. The appropri-
ate permit to be issued.
The communication from the Westman Development Company protesting the
sale of small parcels of city owned property on Duarte Road and asking I
that the sale be delayed was officially received. The City on
August 18, 1964 authorized the sale of small parcels 'on the rear of
city-owned property facing Duarte Road. Three Magna Vista Avenue
property owners had asked permission to purchase small portions which
would straighten their rear property lines. MOTION was made by
Councilman Reibold seconded by Councilman Forman and carried
unanimously that the City Manager be authorized to communicate with
the Westman Development Company advising that the sale was authorized
by the City Council; that the transactions have been consummated and
that a check has been deposited with the City Treasurer.
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RESOLUTION
NO, 3708
Adopted
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3709
Adopted
RESOLUTION
NO. 3710
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3708, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DENYING A ZONE VARIANCE FOR
PARKING ON R-l PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9977 WOODRUFF AVENUE AND 2580
BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3708 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3708 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3709, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, JOINING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROTESTING THE LOWERING OF THE AGE LIMIT FOR
PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES."
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3709 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reihold, Turner
None
None
Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3709 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3710 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9 OF RESOLUTION
NO. 3551 SETTING THE TIME AND, PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
PARKING PLACE COMMISSION."
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3710 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3710 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
fo llows :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
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PUBLIC
HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
FISCAL
MATTER
(Fund
Transfer)
RESOLUTION
NO. 3712
Adopted
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Charles Harding, President of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed
appreciation to the City Council for its action in assisting the
Chamber to finance its building project. He exhibited plans for the
proposed new quarters.
The City Council scheduled the following public hearings:
1) W. A. Howe, appeal from the Planning Commission decision for
denial of a request to permit an existing 6' fence to remain, and 1
2) Suzanne Santo, appeal from the Planning Commission decision for
denial of a request to permit an existing,patio roof to remain.
Both hearings will be held Tuesday September 15, 1964. Appropriate
notices to go forward.
I
Councilman Reibold read from a financial report figures which had
been transferred from the General Fund to the Capital Projects
Improvement Fund from 1955 and that since the City is facing the
construction of its combined City Yard he MOVED that $175,000 in the
Unappropriated General Fund be transferred to the Unappropriated
Capital Projects Fund Account No. 285.
It was stated in part that this transfer would prevent the
possibility of the City being low of funds at the time development of
the combined City Yard begins; that this would provide for the
implementation as fast as possible; that the City could sell the
surplus city-owned property by the time the construction is completed;
that the construction must be made from a different source and that
transfer of funds would permit this.
Councilman Balser questioned the advisability of making the transfer
and stated in part that the Capital Projects Fund is the revenue from
the admissions taxes; that it appears to him to be a change in the
City's basic policy; that he would be willing to loan it to the
Capital Projects Fund until the City sells the city owned property;
that there would be ample money coming in from the sale of this land
to construct the yard; that perhaps the people should vote on it so
it can be better understood and that he could not go along with the
transfer.
Councilman Forman then seconded the motion made by Councilman Reibold
which carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
Councilman Balser
None
Mayor Turner advised of the League of California Cities' support of
the selection of a Board of Directors by the Rapid Transit District
City Selection Committee by the corridor system.
I
The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content, and read
the title of Resolution No. 3712 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS GROUPING THE AREAS OF THE
CITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT INTO CORRIDORS AND ,PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE SELECTED BY THE CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESIDENTS OF THE CORRIDORS SO DETERMINED."
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ADJOURNMENT
I
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MOTION by Mayor Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3712 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
Mayor Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3712 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote
as fo llows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner
None
None
Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 12 o'clock midnight. The next
regular City Council meeting will be held on September 15, 1964
at 8 P.M.
2aa Ie /~
Mayor Turner
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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