HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 17,1965
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(8-3-65)
ZONE CHANGE
(Santa Anita &
Las Tunas)
Continued to
September 21,
1965
(F:352)
APPEAL
(Lot Split)
Barrett
Approved
(P:Lot Splits)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 17, 1965
The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., August 17, 1965.
Reverend Fred Diemer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church
Mayor Conrad T. Reibold
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
Councilman Forman
The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1965 were APPROVED on
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on Planning Commission
Resolution No. 555 recommending denial of an application filed by the
Republic Capital Corporation on property at the northwest corner of
Santa Anita Avenue and Las Tunas Drive from Zone R-l, R-2 and R-3 to
Zone C-3.
It was noted that, due to illness, the applicant had requested a
continuation of the matter and no one desiring to be heard, it was
MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that the public hearing be continued until the
regular meeting of September 21, 1965.
The recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of an
application filed by Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Barrett requesting per-
mission to divide their property at 205 W. Walnut Avenue was appealed
by the applicants.
The Planning Director advised that the Commission had determined that
the proposed lot deviated sufficiently from the Zone R-O requirements
to warrant the denial. Projecturals were displayed and reviewed in
detail showing the location of the improvements thereon. The
proposed lot would be 118.97' x 110' which deviates 6' from the
requirements.
The applicants addressed the City Council requesting favorable_
consideration and s ta te d that the subject property is diffrz-ult to
maintain and is unsightly; that it would enhance the area inasmuch as
it is located on a corner with the new lot to front on El Monte Avenu~
It was the consensus of the City Council that the advantages of an
improved lot at this location would outweigh the slight deviation
from the code requirements and the following minute resolution was
unanimousLy adopted on MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by
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PUBLIC
HEARING
SCHEDULED
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Landscaping)
(F: 1059)
CONSULTING
ENGINEER
AUTHORIZED
(IR)
WORK
ACCEPTANCE
(D & W
Paving Co.)
(F:ll13)
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Councilman Balser:
BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council indicate its intention to
approve a lot split at 205 W. Walnut Avenue, upon
the conditions outlined in the Planning Department
report dated July 27, 1965.
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine, and
carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for SEPTEMBER 7,
1965 on the appeal filed by the appellant, Marion E. Smith, from the 1
decision of the Planning Commission in its approval of a request for
a modification of applicable yard requirements so as to permit the
construction of ten garages at R-3 property located at 826 La Cadena
Avenue. .
The City Manager reported that the following bids had been received
and reviewed for the landscaping of Santa Anita Avenue from Colorado
Boulevard to Huntington Drive. He recommended the award of the
contract to the low bidder, Paul Sanker.
Paul Sanker
Shawn Co.
Moulder Bros.
Aka - Tani Landscape Co.
Valley Crest Landscape, Inc.
$10,933.00
12,712.00
12,926.00
15,200.00
22,010.00
MOTION was made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council accept
the recommendation of the City Manager and award the contract to
Paul Sanker in the amount of $10,933.00; 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
authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City
Attorney'
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
On MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously the City Manager was authorized to employ a con-
sulting engineer for the Water Department to prepare plans and
specifications for the necessary changes in the water system as a
result of the Foothill Freeway construction. The Agreement to be
presented to the City Council for review prior to execution.
It was noted that $100,000 will be appropriated for the work during 1
the current fiscal year and $60,000 in the ensuing year. The State
will reimburse the City for a portion of the design for which it is
liable.
On MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried on roll call vote as follows, the City Council accepted work
as performed by the D & W Paving Company in the improvement of Campus
Drive, Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue, and authorized final payment
in accordance with the terms of the contract:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilmen Forman
2.
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1965/66
ASSESSED
VALUATIONS
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The City Manager advised that the Los Angeles County Auditor-
Controller had submitted the certified assessed valuations for
1965/66; that the total valuations are $2,902,760 over the previous
year, representing an increase of 2.5 per cent.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1299, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1965."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1299
(Taxation)
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MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1299 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
Councilman Turner further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1299 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1301, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND
LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1965."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1301
Adopted
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1301 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1301 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen Balser, Considine, "Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
The sufficiency of the present 5 cent tax rate on vehicle parking
districts to provide even the minimal maintenance of the City parking
lots was brought up by Councilman Turner, who recommended that the
City Council look ahead with a view toward increasing the tax rate in
order to provide adequate maintenance. The City Manager explained
that the limit is now 10 cents which would be insufficient; that the
only solution would be increased assessed valuation. Mayor Reibold
commented that he had asked the City Attorney to look into the
possibility of starting another parking district on the north side
of Wheeler Avenue.
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SWIMMING
POOL
(City-School)
(F:1098)
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Water Dept.)
(P:Eqt. Pur.)
METROPOLITAN
WATER
DISTRICT
(F:485A)
RESOLUTION
NO. 3811
Adopted
RESOLUTION
NO. 3812
Adopted
(F:1122)
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The City Manager advised that the School District had received and
reviewed the bids on the proposed swimming pool facility, in
accordance with plans approved by the City and the State Division of
Architecture; that the low bid of $90,000 was within the established
limits and that construction will begin within 15 days after the
award of contract and that completion is required within 75 days
thereafter; that with this schedule the pool will be available during
the forthcoming school year.
The communication from the School District was ordered received and
FILED, on MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried unanimously.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Turner
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for the
furnishing of gate valves be awarded to the low bidder, M & H Valve
& Fittings Company, a Division of Dresser Industries, Inc., in the
amount of $10,128.82 with 30 - 45 days delivery.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
The representative of the contract recipient stated that he would
endeavor to improve the delivery dates.
The City Council accepted the recommendation of the City Manager that
the meeting adjourn to a time certain for the purpose of adopting a
Resolution of Intention to pay all or part of the Metropolitan Water
District tax in cash in lieu of assessments on real property. This
meeting will be adjourned accordingly.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3811 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE PRESIDENTIAL
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN D. PARKHURST AS A MEMBER OF THE WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND
WELFARE OF THESE UNITED STATES, FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1968."
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. 3311 be waived:
AYES: Councilman Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Forman' 1
Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3811 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3812 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE
AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF DUARTE ROAD WESTERLY
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FROM SECOND AVENUE AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF
OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT."
MOTION by Councilman 'Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3812 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3812 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES,: ,
',NOES:.',
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
Councilman
Considine, Turner, Reibold
Balser,
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Forman
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 1965.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1298, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9233.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSI-
FYING TO ZONES C-l (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) AND ZONE D (ARCHITECTURAL
OVERLAY) THE PROPERTY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AND SECOND AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
ORDINANCE
NO. 1298
Adopted
(F:1l20)
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1298 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
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Councilman Turner further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1298 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Turner, Reibold
None
Councilman Forman
PROCEDURAL
1 POLICY
(Property)
The City Council concurred in the suggestion of Councilman Turner
that the City Council take steps to adopt a procedural policy to be
followed in the purchasing and/or selling of property and the payment
of commissions. The Land Committee and the City Manager will study
the matter and present its recommendation to the City Council.
Councilman Considine inquired about the progress being made on the
study for possible rezoning of property in West Arcadia including
both sides of Camino Real west of Baldwin Avenue. He was informed by
the Planning Director that his Department expects to have the matter
before the Planning Commission during October 1965.
CONSIDINE
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ADJOURNMENT
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Councilman Considine also inquired about the study on regulations
for the prevention of private property deterioration. The City
Attorney stated in part that he is gathering material for the City
Council possibly at the next St~dy Session, and suggested the review
of existing regulations. He referred to state regulations which are
before the Legislature, including a bill permitting cities to set up
procedures which may be adaptable to the case in point; that all
available data should be considered.
Mayor Reibold adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M. until August 24,
1965 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber.
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