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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 29,1965 1 WATER METER PURCHASE ANNEXATION STUDY 1 '~'=R MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA STUDY SESSION JULY 29, 1965 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in study session in the Conference Room of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M., July 29, 1965. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold Councilman Forman OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Water Superintendent, City Clerk, Press Reporters and Arcadia residents Robert Arth, Edward DaRin and Warren Paetz. At the request of the City Council, the Water Superintendent reviewed at length the contents of his written report dated July 26, 1965 concerning procedure in the preparation of specifications and the purchase of water meters. He displayed several models and due to the uncertainty of the quality of water which would be available to the City in the future, he favored the hermetically sealed register, in particular, the 'Penton' chamber (plastic). Legality of the bidding process was explained by the City Attorney. It was the concensus of the City Council that the Water Superintendent prepare the specifications for the purchase of water meters and include the requirement that the meters be hermetically sealed with the 'Penton' chamber or its equivalent. The City Manager reviewed in detail the contents of his written report dated July 26, 1965 concerning annexations to the City. Emphasis was placed on the area west of the El Rancho Shopping Center (between Michillinda and Rosemead Boulevards). The subject area is in the Pasadena School and Postal Districts and if annexed would present other problems, one being the water situation. The City Council was not of a mind to annex the area, however, with the advent of the proposed May Company, it recognized the ultimate zoning of the territory to commercial use. Discussion held on the jurisdiction which would have control of the zoning. The residents who were in attendance expressed concern as to the development of that particular area; that perhaps the City should annex in order to have better control. The City Manager was instructed to proceed with the study for Council review, although at the present time it is not actively pursuing annexation. The proposed annexation of property south of Huntington Drive to the City of Temple City was explored briefly and it was brought out that the territory is now being divided in order for that City to consider smaller parcels. The City Council reviewed copies of a newsletter which have been distributed to the residents of South El Monte. Costs of a similar mailing were placed at approximately $1425 - addressed to 'occupant'. Value of such a mailing was discussed as were other ways and means of reaching the residents. The City Council favored releases through the press, water bill enclosures or in some manner encouraging attendance at the Council meetings, as it did not feel that a mailing to 'occupant' would be read by the residents and that other media should be explored. 1. 7-29-65 HELIPORT The report of the Assistant to the City Manager was heard in detail concerning the possibility of the establishment of a heliport in the City located on the City Hall property. Discussion ensued at length on the problems which would be encountered by the location; its proximity to the downtown area, the attendant noise, air clearance, the hazard during the racing season, etc. Although it was agreed that the City needs and could support a helicopter ,service, the location was wrong; that perhaps the City owned Peck Road property would better serve the purpose. Some discussion held on the possibility of the County providing such a facility on its El Monte Airport property. The City Manager to communicate with the L. A. County Board of Supervisors in this regard. FOOTHILL FREEWAY Councilman Turner advised that the Foothill Freeway will have its groundbreaking ceremonies on August 10; that a luncheon will precede the event at 12:15 P.M. in the Monrovia Elks Lodge. 1 The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. t!/~~ ~CP11~~ Cnristine Van Maanen, City Clerk 1 2. 7-29-65