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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 1,1962 1 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (4-17-62 & 4-25-62) COMMITTES: (Independent Cities of Los Angeles County) (League 0 f California Cities) (Property Disposal) ~hY. ZONE VARIANCE (Murad) rl. f'" I' ') {"vt-4 --' tINDEXED BID AWARD (Aerial Platform & Ladder Truck) r1.. t 0.t ,j I lINDEXED 14:5668 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 1962 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., May 1, 1962. The Invocation was offered by Rev. John Knox, Assistant Pastor of the Chu~ch of the Good Shepherd. Mayor Butterworth led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth Councilman Phillips MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 1962 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 25, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing. Mayor Butterworth appointed Councilman Phillips as a member of the Board of Directors, and Councilman Turner as Alternate member, of the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. Mayor Butterworth, being ex officio a member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, appointed Councilman Balser as Alternate member to said League. At the suggestion of Mayor Butterworth, Councilman Balser MOVED that Councilmen Phillips and Turner, comprising an existing committee on the disposal of the former Library site, also explore the matter of the acquisition of the Cadwallader property (located north of Huntington Drive, south of the abandoned Pacific Electric right of way, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the Wash) and the disposal of excess Pacific Electric property (located at Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street). Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 444 recommending approval of the application of Saeed E. and Gloria H. B. Murad for a zone variance to permit the erection of a single family dwelling on the front portion of their lot located at 931 South Eighth Avenue (a dwelling presently existing on the rear portion). An appeal from said decision of the Planning Commission having been filed by adjacent property owners and said matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Balser MOVED that the hearing be scheduled for May 15, 1962. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Following is breakdown and recommendation, on four bids received April 16, 1962 covering the City's specifications for an 80-foot working height Aerial Platform and Ladder truck: 1. 5-1-62 d ..f"' > t! BID AWARD (Police Cars) 11 q (.! INDEXED 14:5669 NAME AMOUNT BID WORKING HEIGHT American-La France Crown Coach Corporation Crown Coach Corporation Seagrave Corporation Seagrave Corporation P. E. Van Pelt 62,250.00 52,070.76 53,641.94 47,602.88 52,022.88 49,106.72 80 feet 75 feet 85 feet 70 feet 90 feet 80 feet RECOMMENDATION of City Manager and Fire Chief: Award of contract to P. E. Van Pelt, P. O. Box 365, Oakdale, California. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carriet on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and the Fire Chief; that a contract for an 80 foot working height Aerial Platform and Ladder truck be awarded to P. E. Van Pelt of Oakdale, California, in the amount of $49,106.72; 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 such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Reibold then ~ that $15,775.00 in the Council Contingency Account No. 409-28 and $34,106.72 in the Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund be transferred and appropriated to Capital Projects Account No. 407, Fire Equipment (Total amount transferred $49,881.72). Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENt: Councilman Phillips Following quotations received for nine motor vehicles (with not less than 300 H.P. identified as "A" and not less than 220 H.P. identified as "B") including 4% sales tax and trade in allowances, with the exception of San Marino Motors who did not bid on trade ins: II All IIB" Hutchings Motors Kent Chevrolet San Marino Motors 10,483.46 12,215.86 20,383.55 10,180.20 11,905.06 20,039.10 RECOMMENDATION of the City Manager, Chief of Police and Purchasing 1 Officer: Award of contract to Hutchings Motors on basis of Item "B"; that one additional car be purchased, the specifications for said car to be identical and the cost to be figured at same rate. " The City Manager explained that the additional car will enable the Police Department to keep its entire crew patrolling with one man to a car during crucial hours of the night and also enable it to maintain adequate patrol service during the day when patrol cars are being serviced or repaired; that the purchase of the additional car will bring the amount to be paid by the City after trade in allowances to $12,476.08. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, Police Chief and Purchasing Officer; that a 2. 5-1-62 .J-1'l6 INDEXED 1 STOP SIGNS (Highland Oaks Drive) d;~ ;Wf~ ~XJJ;D .1 ORDINANCE No.Il75 (Amended and Reintroduced) (f ~ -dJ-, 9r1, INDEXED 14:5670 contract for ten cars be awarded to Hutchings Motors on the basis of Item "B" in the amount of $12,476.08; 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 such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Manager reported that in view of staff investigation made pursuant to the petition requesting stop signs on the north and south lanes of Highland Oaks Drive, at Orange Grove Avenue, it is the opinion of the staff that the accidents which have occurred in the vicinity of the intersection were the result of excessive speed, which cannot be prevented by stop signs; that other accidents in the general vicinity point toward a need for additional illumination for the S curve in Highland Oaks Drive northerly of Orange Grove, and that based upon such investigation it is his and the Director of Public Works' recommendation that additional illumination along the curve and at the intersection be installed; also that the said intersection and the general area be kept under surveillance so that an analysis may be made of the effect of the increased illumination. After discussion regarding the recommendation, wherein it was stated in effect that stop signs do not solve some traffic problems and would not in this particular instance; that the proposed illumination might be the answer, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and that in addition thereto, after the lapse of about 90 days a surveillance report be submitted to the Council. Councilman Balser seconded the motion. Mrs. Alma R. Wolfson, 1342 Oakwood Drive (one of the petitioners) addressed the Council and stated in part that the petitioners, who would be most affected by the installation of a stop sign, favored a stop sign; that the hazardous traffic condition at the subject intersection warranted the area residents driving around the block to avoid the intersection. She was agreeable to the surveillance period. Further discussion was held and it was the consensus of the Council that the recommendation as approved by the Council in the above motion be given a trial. Said motion was thereupon carried unanimously. Upon the City Manager advising that the County has made certain changes in its plan for the improvement of the west 400 feet of Huntington Drive at Michillinda Avenue, and his recommendation that the Council amend Ordinance No. 1175, Councilman Turner MOVED that Ordinance No. 1175 as introduced April 17, 1962, be amended by adding to Section 3 thereof the words: "....upon the condition that all designs, plans and specifications for the widening or other improvement of said portion of Huntington Drive within the City of Arcadia be approved by the City Engineer of the City of Arcadia before commencement of any widening or other improvement of said portion of Huntington Drive." Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser then MOVED that the reading of amended Ordinance No. 1175, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE AS A PART OF THE COUNTY SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS" be 3. 5-1-62 COMPLETION OF WORK (Library Parking Lot - Osborn Constructors) :f 'I ? ';j INDEXED CALL FOR BIDS: IMPROVEMENT SANTA ANITA AVENUE (Phase III - Camino Real to Live Oak) YCfO/ ,I.NDEXED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Job 269 Addition) J- "I' '; i LrNDEXEIi TENNIS COURTS (Flood Lighting High School) 1-- ''l 6 I 'J , g;NDEXED 14:5671 waived and as thus amended, that it be reintroduced~ Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner arid carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the recommen- dation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the work of Osborn Constructors for the construction of'the addition to the existing Library parking lot as satisfactorily completed, and I authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the terms of th ' contract with said firm for said work, and the bond released after the expiration of the required 35 days: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that the plans and specifications for Phase III of the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue, from Camino Real to Live Oak Avenues, be approved as 'submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance with said specifications, expenditure for same being provided from budgeted State Gas Tax and City of Arcadia Capital Funds; said bids to be opened May 14,1962 at 11:00 A.M. and submitted to the Council at the regular meeting of May 15,1962. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and czrried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that the plans and specifications for the installation of pedestals, conduit and pole boxes for a proposed addition to the Fire Alarm System be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance with said specifications; that the sum of $13,000 'be transferred and appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No, 285 in the General Fund to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 408, Fire Alarm Boxes; that said bids be opened May 14, 1962 at 11:00 A.M. and submitted to the Council at the regular meeting of May 15, 1962: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 1 MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that the plans and specifications for the installation of flood lights on five tennis courts located at the Arcadia High School be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids after receipt of approval of plans and specifi- cations by the State Division of Architecture; that the sum of $15,500 be transferred and appropriated from the Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285, in the General Fund, to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 617, High School Tennis Court lighting: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 4, 5-1-62 14:5672 LIBRARY (Children's Room) Discussion was held on the request of the Library Board of Trustees' recommendation that the unfinished portion of the Arcadia Public Library bc completed as the Children's and Young People's Room as soon as possible. (Recommendation dated April 12, 1962, including reasons and facts justifying same on file in office of City Clerk). The City Manager pointed out that although the subject report is quite inclusive it does not contain information as to additional cost 'of operation and maintenance for the library as a result of the requested improvements. 1 Mayor Butterworth commended the Library Board for its excellent and comprehensive report and added in substance that he thought the City Manager's observation well taken; that the Council would be interested in knowing all the 'economic facts surrounding the transaction and that the Library Board would be in a better position to advise the Council on operating~ costs, including the number of employees necessary to operate it in the event the request is approved. Mrs. Ernest R. Mortenson, a member of the Library Board, addressed the ~ Council, and stated in part' that the Board has no way of knowing the J U I,;.' , exact cost of maintenance; that the library has a maintenance contract 7' ,~ and this project would probably only involve an additional half hour work, and that it is not contemplated that there will be need for any additional INDEZEn personnel. Councilman Balser commented that at the Board meeting it had been stated that no additional personnel was contemplated. Councilman Reibold stated in part that in his opinion the City Manager should submit to the Council additional breakdown of the costs involved, and upon inquiring as to the first step necessary to get the project started, the City Manager replied that it would be necessary first for the Council to authorize an architect being contacted as to his fee in this regard; that in his opinion the architect should be the one who originally designed the library building due to his familiarity with the construction, etc. Councilman Turner thereupon MOVED that the Council authorize the City ~~nager to pursue the matter of the completion of the unfinished portion of the Arcadia Public Library as a Children's and Young People's Room and report to the Council with regard to fees, potential construction and development costs; that said report also include information as to anticipated additional cost of operation. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion. 1 Mayor Butterworth inquired of Councilman Turner if he would be agreeable to adding to his motion the requcst that the Library Board again consider the matter, including the question of additional employees and to advise the Council by formal communication in that regard. Councilman Turner replied that Councilman Balser had mentioned that the Board did not anticipate the need for any additional personnel to operate the subject facility. He added that in his opinion, after personal observation of the library, there is indicated a definite need for the requested improvement'to be accomplished as soon as possible. Councilman Balser commented that Council had appointed a Building Committee, which included the City Manager and a member of the Library Board, during the construction of the library and suggested that the Council consider such a committee for this purpose. Councilman Reibold stated that under the City Charter the Library Board of Trustees is charged with certain duties and that among such duties is not the building of libraries; that he favored the City Manager being responsible for the construction work. 5. 5-1- 62 CONFERENCE (Library) a:U~ INDEXED BOWLING COURTS (Sale of Liquor on Concourse) r' ~(,"1!u '- v v' I iINDEXED 14:5673 Thereafter, the consensus of the Council being that the motion of Council- man Turner stand, it was carried unanimously. The City Manager commented that his first step would then be to contac the architect and report back to the Council. That in his opinion the suggested committee should thereafter consider the design of finishing and furnishing the room. Councilman Balser added that this was actual y his intent. Discussion was held with regard to the request of the Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees' request for a transfer of $1200 to pay the expenses for two Library Board members to attend the American Library Association Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, June 17-23, 1962. 1 Councilman Turner questioned the necessity of sending two members of Board this great distance and wondered as to the beneficial gain of s ing two rather than 'one from the same Board; that in his opinion the of one would be adequate to cover the situation. he d- eport Mayor Butterworth observed that on other occasions the Council has authorized the Librarian and one member of the Library Board to atten such conferences. That inasmuch as Councilman Phillips, who is Counc'l's liaison to the Library Board, is absent from this meeting, there is n one to speak on behalf of the Board, and that since Council is not fu ly advised he thought it would be appropriate to table the matter until he next meeting. Councilman Turner added that the communication from the Library Board (dated April 25, 1962) refers to two Board members, which in essence then is a trip for three persons.c He inquired if the Librarian's exp nses were in addition to the requested $1200. The City Manager replied th t the Librarian's expenses are in addition and are provided for in fund for official meetings. Upon Councilman Turner expressing agreement, Mayor Butterworth ordere the matter placed on agenda for the next Council meeting (May 15,1962' Mayor Butterworth announced that requests have been received from Bow ing Square, Santa Anita Bowl and Arcadia Bowling Courts for permission to serve alcoholic beverages on the concourse. He added that they are presently permitted to serve beer under certain conditions on the con ourse and that the serving of liquor is permitted in the cocktail bars of t~e bowling courts. I. At Mayor Butterworth's statement that the Council would hear persons fn the audience who wished to speak on the subject, first those favorin~ the request, the following persons addressed the Council and stated i part: Mr. G. M. Shumaker, one of the owners and operators of Bowling Squar , 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue: That objections have been received from cus ,omers that bowling establishments in nearby cities in San Gabriel Valley d have this privilege and bowling leagues prefer to frequent them rath r than Arcadia bowling courts for this reason, and that the Council sh uld grant this request in order to place Arcadia bowling courts on a mor economic and competitive basis. Mr. W. W. Anderson, Manager of Arcadia Bowling Courts, 21 Morlan Pla That he supported Mr. Shumaker's statements; that the serving of liq on the concourse is a matter of financial survival; that bowling cou ~ operate under the restrictions of the American Bowling Congress; tha ~ sale of alcoholic beverages is legal in California and that Arcadia O~ the only city in Southern California where liquor is barred on the 1 H 1 j". c) .1 / rJ v e: or ts the s nes. 6, 5-1 62 14:5674 The following spoke in opposition to the request, stating in part: Mr. Joseph Spurgeon, 511 Vaquero Road, Chairman of the Board of Deacons of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church: That he congratulated the bowling courts in Arcadia for operating fine establishments; that from personal observation they did not seem to lack attendance; that he 'did not think the sale of alcohol on the lanes would help fill the lanes nor increase the bowling scores; and that hard liquor can be obtained in the cocktail lounges of the bowling courts. 1 Dr. Robert I. Boyd, 1120 Singing Wood Drive: himself and not the Board of Education; that youngsters being in the same area where hard That he was speaking for he 'was concerned about liquor is served. Rev. John Knox, 400 Duarte Road, Assistant Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd: That it would appear business is good inasmuch as the Bowling Square is expanding its operation; that it is almost impossible to get a lane on week nights unless one is on a league; that bowling is a recreation and the serving of liquor on the concourse will turn the bowling courts into the old type pool halls and destroy a good sport in which children can participate. Mr. John Strawn, 1133 First Avenue: That mixing alcohol and recreation does not tend to be a good moral influence on young people, and that good moral influence should not be sacrificed for profits. No one else in the audience desiring to be heard, discussion ensued among the councilmen and the following comments were made, in part: Councilman Reibold narrated the background of the serving of liquor and beer at bowling courts for the past six ,years; that it had originally been the intent of the Council to ban the sale of any type of liquor in bowling courts; that a compromise was then made and permission was granted to serve liquor in cocktail lounges of bowling courts; that the next concession was made by permitting beer to be served under certain conditions on the concourse; and that he felt the Council should now hold the status quo. Councilman Balser stated in part that the primary function of a bowling alley is recreation, participated in by young people and that he did not feel that hard liquor should be served and that if this request is granted the the golf course will be requesting the same privilege. Councilman Balser then MOVED that the request of the to serve liquor on the bowling concourse be denied. seconded the motion. subject bowling alleys Councilman Reibold 1 Mayor Butterworth added that he felt the bowling alleys in this community are good recreational envirement for children and should so remain; that he was not impressed with the fact that in other cities liquor is served on bowling lanes inasmuch as it is not the Council's object to reduce Arcadia to the lowest common denominator so that it can be like all other cities in San Gabriel Valley, that Arcadia is striving to be a distinctive city of homes and wants to be different. That if a bowling alley patron desires a drink he can walk not more than 100 feet to the cocktail lounge. That he feels the situation should remain constant. Councilman Turner stated in part that bowling alleys on most evenings are taken up by leagues of adults and that in his opinion it is difficult to draw a line between the effectiveness of beer or liquor on the concourse. He then inquired of the City Attorney as to whether or not there could be a time stipulation that would not affect the young people, whether during the adult period usage of the alleys where it might be possible to serve liquor during certain times. 7. 5-1-62 v BANNERS (Rotary Club) a:~ INDEXED BANNERS (Arcadia Police Dance) a,:~ COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION PACIFIC l!:LECTRIC PROPERTY (Assumption of Lease) .Jc;'j{;; 1': ~'7/) ~"4'.s.E" - INDEXED RESOLUTION NO. 3488 ;/ / 14:56 5 Mayor Butterworth replied that the Council could if it so desired, make that sort of arrangement but that he personally was not in favor of even permitting beer to be served on the concourse for the same reasons given in connection with hard liquor; tpa~",ln his opinion this would be ' progressive, the first thing' being beer imd"if Council did permit liquor to be served on the concourse upon a time basis, the next step would be to lower the time, etc. Also that if the Council were to grant the request, it could not in good conscience deny the golf course the same privilege. In answer to Councilman Turner's question, the City Attorney stated in part that the Council has the prerogative of imposing any reasonable conditions on the operation of numerous businesses, including bowling alleys; that the Council does not control the sale of liquor as such, since such control rests with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. That with 'regard to thc sale of beer on the concourse, 'with,'regard to Bowling' Square,"itil'permit precludes the serving of liquor, including beer, upon the concourse during any time that Junior League training is scheduled or being conducted upon any of the bowling lanes. (See Council Minutes of May 31, 1960, page 5002, book 13). 1 There being no further discussion, the motion made by Councilman Balser and seconded by Councilman Reibold was carried by the Aye vote of Councilmen Balser, Reibold and ~illyor Butterworth, Councilman Turner voting No. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the Council grant the request of the Arcadia Rotary Club to place one string of banners over Huntington Drive at the Bekins Building for the period of ~illy 31, 1962 through June 11, 1962, to announce the annual convention of Rotary International. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the Council grant the request of the Arcadia Police Relief Association to place banners across Baldwin Avenue near Duarte Road and on First Avenue south of Huntington Drive, for the approximate period of May 20 to June 24,1962 to advertise to the public the Annual Arcadia Police Dance. Mayor Butterworth ordered filed the notice that the City of South El Monte has filed Annexation Proposal No. 21 as it has no effect on Arcadia. The City Attorney advised that some time ago the Council authorized the purchase of the Pacific Electric Railway property north of Huntington Drive and west of Santa Anita Avenue; that the Beckstroms for some years have had an unrecorded lease on a portion of the property being acquired, which expires in December of 1962. That the Pacific Electric Company has assigned the lease to the City, the lessee has consented to the assign- ment and the seller has requested the City to assume the lease. That the City Manager advised that the Beckstroms would vacate the portion of the property required for the street on two days notice and would vacate the remainder of the property within a few weeks after notice. 1 Councilman Reibold thereupon MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an assumption of the outstanding Pacific Electric- Beckstrom lease on the property under discussion and to forward the same for use in the escrow which should close around the end of this week. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3488, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO, 3379." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the Resolution No. 3488 be waived: Balser and carried full body of 8. 5-1-62 1 RESOLUTION NO. 3489 WATER REPORT RECOMMEN- DATION (Stetson, Strauss & Dresse1haus) ~ tlrtS INDEXED 1 WATER PROBLEHS (City Attorney) 14:5676 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Reibo1d further MOVED that Resolution No. 3488 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3489, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY BY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3361." MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3489 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3489 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Upon the recommendation of the City Manager Councilman Reibo1d MOVED as follows: "The City Council Jo~ns with the Arcadia Water Board in extending its compliments to Mr. Thomas M. Stetson, President of Stetson, Strauss and Dresselhaus, Civil and Consulting Engineers for the very thorough manner in which the report, 'A Supplemental Water Supply for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District' was prepared and presented. "The City Council and Water Board of the City of Arcadia urgently urges the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to take immediate action to carry out the recommendations contained in said report and that ample opportunity be given each municipality within the District to be heard prior to the District Board taking any action leading to an election in connection with a bond issue for construction, or, annexing to the Metropolitan Water District. "The District Board is urged to begin negotiations with other San Gabriel Valley municipalities or districts for the purpose of joining efforts to supply supplemental water. ,"The City Manager be instructed to forward copies of this motion to all municipalities and agencies concerned .11 Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised that he had been appointed by the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities as a member of a committee to discuss and report upon water problems throughout Los Angeles County; that at the last meeting the Chairman of the committee sought to get the unanimous vote of the committee for a resolution of the committee directed to the Los Angeles Division of the League beseeching the 9. 5-1- 62 MANAGER PRO TEMPORE (David Brown) a;~, CAPITAL PROJECTS .q COMMITTEFLV SI if ADJOURNMENT 14 :5677 Division in turn to request the State to embark upon the immediate construction of the west branch of the Feather River project as . distinguished from the east branch. That he had advised them that he was not inclined to so vote at that time but that he would take the matter up with the cities he represented and that he would like the Council to express itself on the matter in order to fortify his position. General discussion ensued, wherein Councilman Reibold narrated the background and history of the water district formed in the upper San Gabriel Valley, and the City Manager advised that he had anticipated submitting a resolution to the Council at the next Council meeting on the subject, and that he recommended that the Council instruct the City Attorney as per his request. 1 Mayor Butterworth thereupon instructed the City Attorney to support the initial construction of the east branch of the Feather River project and to act accordingly. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the appointment by the Manager of David M. Brown, Administrative Assistant, as Manager Pro Tempore. At the suggestion of Councilman Balser, Mayor Butterworth requested the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the next Council meeting the matter of the appointment of a Capital Projects Committee, and added that he would appreciate the Councilmen contacting him prior to the next meeting with their suggestions. Mayor Butterworth adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. ~/(j5~ Mayor Butterworth ATTEST: ~ZfAA'~ City Clerk 1 10. 5-1-62