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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 5,1978_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 23:9616 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 I The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday September 5, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. INVOCATION Rev. Michael De Vreis, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Councilman Robert G. Margett ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry ABSENT: , None MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1978 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously. HEARING CONTINUED (Ballard) Appeal Granted Appeal from the Planning Commission denial of a request for modifi- cation of required parking spaces for a condominium unit at 658 Naomi Avenue. This hearing was opened on August 15 and Council received some testimony and continued the matter to this meeting in order to permit the applicant to be present. It was noted that the owner had constructed a sewing room in her garage without obtaining a building permit and the room does not meet the Code requirements. The possibility of the owner signing a covenant whereby the room would be restored to its original status should the owner move or otherwise have no further use for the sewing room was discussed. p: ~AbD Mayor Parry declared the hearing ,open and Mrs. Jasmine Ballard, owner of the unit in question, explained how the situation came about - that she owned only one car and did not need the extra garage space but did need a sewing area... That she was not aware of the building code regulation when she had the work done.. She would be willing to execute the covenant to provide that the room would be restored to its original condition when and if she no longer needed it as a sewing room or if she would sell the unit. I Paul Klein, one of the Board of Directors of the c03dominium complex, stated in part that he felt the covenant would resolve the situation; the Board did not want any other uses made of the garage and said he could understand Mrs. Ballard's position. Mayor Parry read a communication from the Board of Directors signed by Mrs. Verdi E. Boyer, expressing opposition to the modification request. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the modification request be granted subject to the execution of a covenant, in form and content approved by the City Attorney, to provide for the room to be restored to its original status prior to any transfer of ownership or possession of a second vehicle and that the room be brought up to the requirements of the building code. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 9-5-78 - 1 - HEARINGS SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEM RESCHEDULED MEETINGS HEARING Weed Abatement Charges APPROVED F. /:J:J-IH ~ (Repo rt due) September 19 HEARING Increase in fees approved F I ~22 if TRACT NO. 35620 Tentative Map APPROVED p: SuBDIV, 1" c "n 23:9617 Mayor Parry announced the scheduling of public hearings as follows: Item 7a-2 Text Amendment for various Code Sections - October 3, 1978 Item 7a-6 Barking Dog Complaints - September 19, 1978 Item 7a-8 Fire Department equipment purchase - September 19, 1978 Also announced - Joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce - September 13, 1978 - 7:30 p.m. and - Joint meeting with the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency - September 14, 1978 at 6 p.m. Time and place for receiving objections to the charges for the removal of weeds, etc., from private property. Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and the Fire Chief responded to some questions concerning the abatement process. No one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the charges be CONFIRMED and that the County Auditor be instructed to enter the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None During the discussion on weed abatement Councilman Gilb referred to the practice of dumping refuse on various vacant lots. Staff will prepare a report on this for the next regular meeting. Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 1056, 1057, 1058 and 1059 recommending revised filing fees for conditional use permits, variances, modifications, administrative modifications, text amendments, zone changes, general plan changes and environmental impact reports; also for tentative maps, tentative parcels and waiver of parcel maps. All outlines in Text Amendment 78-5. Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. In response to questions concerning the amount of revenue anticipated from the new fees it was submitted by staff that it would be about $19,000 and would represent the actual cost to the City for the processing of the various applica tions. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and I carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the appropriate ordinances be prepared to effect the changes. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 35620 (6 unit condominium at 810 Arcadia Avenue). It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the tentative map of this tract be APPROVED; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; 9-5-78 - 2 - 23:9618 that the tract is consistent with the General Plan and that the waste discharge from the tract wo~ld not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None DRAFTING SERVICE REQUEST (Denied) The City Council had previously received a request for a determination as to whether or not a drafting service is an appro~riate use in an M-l zone. Staff prepared a report which indicated that the drafting service in question was not being forced out of its existing location which is in a C-l DH zone but they desired to relo<:ate in an M-l zone and noted they were inte=ested in'the b~ilding at 132 E. Santa Clara Street. Staff felt that as far as parking is concerned the use would be too intense for the industrial zone in ~hich this address is located. It was also noted that a complete study as to whether or not architects and engineers should be permitted in an M-l zone would take about four weeks. I ,1-1' 1_1'1"1 p: i,I~1 It was the consensus of the City Council that the two types of businesses should be kept separate and also that the location to which Drafting Service wished to, move would not be appro?riate. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the business of Drafting Design is not consistent with an M-l zoning and would be inappropriate for the subject location and that the request be DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Staff will make a study of the overall problems for a future study session. ,> . PERSONNEL BOARD The City Council received the recommendations of the Personnel Board concerning revised class specifications for Assistant Civil Engineer, Engineering Draftsman and Secretary. It was submitted by staff that the specifications for the engineering series have been revised to reflect the duties now being performed and have no effect on the Jsalaries provided for the positions. 1\0 The revisions for the Secretary classification makes the shorthand I t!.r requirement optional as required by the individual department head. A tf '. j cormnunication signed by some of the secretaries was read. In essence r it stated tha t although they were not objecting to the reclassifi- cation they did feel those who are required to take shorthand be compensated for same. It was the consensus of the City Council that the reclassification of Secretary be returned to the Personnel Board for further consideration. -1'1' .;- f06 C,/'- I Lyle J. Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, (former member of the Personnel Board) submitted in part that it appears that two levels of salaries for the same classification are being considered; that the classifi- cation requiring dictation skill should be compensated more than for the ones not requiring the skill. He also felt the matter should go back to the Personnel Board for further review, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the revised specifications for Assistant Civil Engineer and the Engineering Aide be APPROVED and that the category of Secretary be REFERRED BACK to the Personnel Board for further study. AYES: 'NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 9-5-78 - 3 - 23:9619 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Marie Calabrese, 63 W. Camino Real, asked that a tree in the parkway be removed - the roots are above ground level and it is generally a nuisance with its seeds going everywhere. She felt it would be very dangerous in the rainy season and could be the forerunner of a law suit if some one fell. Staff will check it out and report back to Council. Dr. Merton J. Alexander, 65 N. First Avenue, referred to his study concerning "The First Hour Connnittee of the American Heart Association" copy of which had been submitted to the City. He is proposing to make a study and would need some staff member to assist him. He continued in part that the purpose would be to provide immediate response in sudden cardiac attacks and felt the cost of immediate I treatment and/or the inability to pay is causing delay on the part of the patient to put in an immediate call for help. He would like to publicize this to every resident of the City and said the money would come from the American Heart Association. The City Council commended Dr. Alexander on his efforts and felt one of the reasons the residents enjoy good medical service is due to efforts such as his. Alvin Bippert, 1734 N. Santa Anita Avenue, brought greetings from the City's Sister City in Greece, Tripolis, and recited his recent enjoyable visit with the officials of that City. Florence Davis, 22 W. Newman Avenue, expressed concern~and interest in the conditional use permit for the Maranatha School, 501 N. Santa Anita Avenue. She was advised that the matter will be before the City Council on September 19. It is now before the Planning Commission and if a public hearing is indicated it probably could be set for early in October. Edna Barker, 526 Cornell Drive, expressed appreciation for the Council's action in providing a screening of the handball court at the Newcastle Park and further stated in part that she was in support of Mrs. Davis' comments on the Maranatha School Conditional use permit. Jack Crandall, 11338 Miloann Street (County territory) referred to the request of the Rio Hondo Preparatory School for permission to erect a temporary tent structure on its grounds. Mr. Crandall said because he lives beyond the 300' radius of the subject location he was not notified of the public hearing. He felt the traffic situation in connection with the operation of the school was becoming hazardous to the general welfare of the surroun1ing property owners. He noted ',,' in particular the lack of adequate parking. He presented petitions representing 140 residents of the area... also a traffic count of cars, buses and trucks entering and leaving the facility on a given day. As far as the use of the Southern California Water Company property for parking is concerned he said he had talked with a Mr. Anthony and was informed that the school does not have permission to use its property for parking. He felt the proposed tentlike structure will only add to the existing problems and asked the City Council not to grant the request of the school officially until an alternate roadway has been provided and the Farna Avenue entrance is aca~doned. I \ Gus Golden, 11349 Miloann Street (County territory) felt he should have been notified of the public hearing and would like to be assured the permit would not be extended beyond the two years for which it has been granted. He was not against the school itself but was opposed to the traffic it generates on residential streets. , . Joseph Braun, 11352 Miloann (County territory) said he had also talked with the Water Company and had been informed the School did not have permission to park on its property. He also spoke in part to the lack of adequate restroom facilities and submitted that during heavy rainstorm the, water had been deemed substandard and asked Council to consider the effect this would have on Arcadia water. Mary O'Boyle, 11316 E. Freer Street, said most of the traffic is now " 9-5-78 - 4 - I VARIANCE REQUEST (Fencing- Swim Pool) , ft. I Ji" ,( ~~r: 1ft "'IllIIIlIII 23:9620 on Farna Avenue and Freer Street and went on record as not being against the school or its athletic activities, just the traffic. She too had not been notified of the public hearings and it was brought out that she lives beyond the required 300 ft radius for noticing. Herb Schneider, 11339 Miloann (County territory) was advised that the location for the temporary structure is on Arcadia property and that adequate parking is being required. He also felt something definite should be obtained from the Water Company indicating the school could use its property for parking. Evelyn Braun, 11352 Miloann (County territory) said she had talked with a Mr. Anthony of the Water Company and had been informed the School did not have permission to use its property for parking. She felt it should be in writing. Discussion ensued and it was brought out that the Resolution (No. 4772) contains conditions which must be met before a Conditional Use Permit would be issued. One of the conditions provides that permission must be obtained from the Southern California Water Company for parking on its property; and that the Permit would be deemed null and void should permission for the additional parking be terminated without provlsion being made for an equivalent amount of off-street parking equally as', convenient being approved by the Planning Conunission. . l. Pat Taylor, 11322 Miloann (County territory) teacher at the school, stated in part that there are many agencies involved and they are proposing an access road from Tyler to the school property and that they are close to some agreement. As to using Freer Street he realizes the residents are upset but they had to get traffic off Miloann because it is a much narrower street and they also want to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Mayor Parry suggested that those who are interesmd could call the City on the following day to ascertain whether or not some word has been received from the proper authority with the Water Company concerning the use of its property for parking. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke to appropriate uses for M-l ~ng and felt it should be open to any business and that every request should be reviewed in depth. A request for a variance was received from H. Randall Stoke of 1040 'Hampton Road to permit him to continue the use of the self-closing ';gate' across the driveway of his home as part of the required swimming pool fencing. The swimming pool was constructed in 1950 which was prior to the adoption of fencing regulations in 1963. Mr. Stoke,is now constructing a spa in the existing pool. It was submitted that when a new permit is issued existing nonconforming fencing is required to be brought into compliance with the current code requirements and are for the public safety. It was noted that before any variance could be considered an ordinance establishing a variance procedure should be adopted. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be instructed to establish a variance procedure which would apply only to fencing around swimming pools in the Public Safety Section of the Municipal Code; that at such time as the Building and Safety Section is revised this provision should be removed from the Public 'Safety Sectioa and placed in the Building and Safety Section. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 9-5-78 - 5 - ~ PARCEL MAP 11196 " r:f[,1 ( f: 11/( DIRECTIONAL SIGNS-CHURCH .1 t' , IV-" p\ > (" DEBRIS BASIN CLEAN-OUT P' /)1- Pi! :1) . , ((' I j , . SIGNAL MAINTENANCE EXTENDED (8-31-79) I -, 13~ '\ ANIMAL CONTROL (Referred to Staff) (' ~ dtJ (0 {_ ,rt+ h .' C I I'> /, I ~ ,,?- ,I I , / WORK ACCEPTANCE (Damon) II l''' r: I, QUITCLAIM TRACT 27903 Lot 25 23:9621 CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED dedications and a modification for 95 foot lot depths in lieu of the 100 foot minimum depth required subject to conditions set forth in the staff report of August 8 with the added condition that all weeds be removed within 15 days. (This latter requirement has been co~plied with.) (29 Palm Drive) APPROVED the request of the Santa Anita Church for permission to maintain directional signs at the northwest corner of Santa Anita and Colorado Blvd" subject to, 1) that the Church accept full liability and maintenance responsibility for the signs, 2) that the signs be approved as to size, content, color and configuration, 3) that the location, mounting height, and maintenance be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works. I RECEIVED information that due to the unusually heavy rainfall during the early part of the year the Los Angeles County Flood Control District must now perform an emergency cleanout of the Santa Anita Debris Basin. It was noted that the staff will work closely with the District in the interest of maintaining tolerable conditions on Elkins and Santa Anita Avenues which will be the primary roads of ingress and egress. It is anticipated the work will be completed by January 1, 1979, APPROVED recommendation of staff that the contract with Signal Maintenance Company be extended to August 31, 1979. The contract provides for extension on a year to year basis for an additional four years. This will be the second such renewal and will extend option rights to two more years, The current rates remain in effect for the extended period, All of the above items APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Council received the proposed Joint Powers Agreement to provide animal control services for the Cities which propose to join in the Authority. The Cities at this point would be Alhambra, Arcadia, Covina, Duarte, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Temple City and West Covina creating the San Gabriel Valley Animal Control Authority, Staff explained that the only other options at the present time are to remain with the County or contract with the Pasadena Humane Society. The need for additio~l information was expressed by the City Council and the members will communicate their concerns to staff. Staff will then discuss these with the o~her cities and report back to Council, I 1 r On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows the work performed by Damon Construction Company in the 1977-78 Annual Street Maintenance Project - A. C. Overlay and Gutter construction Job No, 474, was ACCEPTED and final payment was authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Staff advised that one of the conditions of Lot Split 78-11 (Parcel Map No. 10991) at 215 W, Las Flores Avenue required the acquisition of a trust lot located on the south side of Wistaria Avenue, This lot has now been deeded to the City as the trust amount has been paid. 9-5-78 - Ii - CROSSING GUARDS I TIME CAPSULES F .. 1~Lj-/ Nr t.v (' /I 51 L.:: f: 13,/0 LII ENif'01.~'1 ft-L 'DU I K-' LEASE AGREEMENT (First Avenue School) -F /?'1f I 23:9622 All conditions have now been complied with and it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Michael and Jacqueline Sencer for the one foot strip which will become part of Parcell. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None A petition was received fro~ residents in the Santa Anita Gardens requesting crossing guards at critical points during the school year. Staff recommended that the guard presently located at Holly and Fairview Avenues be relocated at Huntington Drive and Holly and that an additional guard be located at Huntingto~ Drive and Santa Clara Street. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll 'call vote as follows that the requests be approved and that $3000 be appropriated for tha Police Budget Account 421. 03.1. .. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Council received a report on the contents of the time capsules to ba installed at Bicentennial and Newcastle Parks. It was noted that the Sister City Commission has been collecting material and most of the civic organizations have also responded with material. On MOTION by ~~ Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows th, material was accepted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Council received the Lease outline between the City and the Arcadia Unified School District concerning the development of a recreation field at the First Avenue Junior 'High School. It is anticipated that matching Federal funds will be available for this project. It was noted that the School Board is currently reviewing the lease. During this consideration Dr. Herbert Herscher, owner of pro?erty located on the northeast co~ner of California Street and Santa Anita Avenue expressed concern about what would happen to his property especially about the parking. It was noted that California Street would have to be vacated to make room for the project. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Arcadia a twenty five (25) year lease with the Arcadia Unified School District for the site of the Arcadia Recreation Field Development Project located at the First Avenue Junior High School. The Lease shall in general be similar to the lease outline in the staff report da ted August 30, 1978, but the final version to be submitted with the Grant Application shall be in form and content approved by the City Manager. Said signature by the Mayor and City Clerk shall occur within three (3) weeks of the acceptance by the City Cou~cil of the offer of Grant of Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund monies for the project. This is with the condition that California Street be vacated between the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of Lot 9 Block 66 Santa Anita Tract and the easterly line of Santa Anita Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None N'one 9-5-78 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4773 ADOPTED v ORDINANCE NO. 1650 INTRODUCED v RESOLUTION NO. 4770 ADOPTED f: '-I- f5 5-1ft, RESOLUTION NO. 4771 ADOPTED v' RESOLUTION NO. 4772 ADOPTED v 23:9623 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4773 entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4752 FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978-1979 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented for the first' time,' explained the content and read the title of Ordinance 'No. 1650 entitled: . "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. '1639 FIXING THE RAlliS OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR'1978-l979 FOR THE USUAL CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4770 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ELECTING TO PAY 50% OF THE 1978-79 TAXES LEVIED UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY THE METROPOLITAN WATER DIS 1RICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. n It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4771 entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C.U.P. 78-10 TO OPERATE A MEMBERSHIP TE~GE NIGHT CLUB AT 1020 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4772 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE,PERMIT 77-33 TO RIO HONDO PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND BOYS' CHRISTIAN LEAGUE ,TO EXPAND AN,EXISTINGSCHOOL AT 5150 NORTH FARNA AVENUE." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by'Councilman Pellegrino and 9-5-78 - 8 - I CLAIM DENIED (Ford) i V o 1,.;\ i' , (i~ .. l' lr '1e:1." , SENIOR CITIZEN QUARTERS .. 1'- '\' '- I~~ ~.. ~....... ~ . " , iV" .1 1 \....... \V \ S~.. 1 :? e,Or SAEL ID ~.f,p ADJOURNMENT I 23:9624 carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ,that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None On recommendation of the City Adjustor the personal damage claim of Eleanor'J, Ford was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None On recommendation of the City Manager $970 was appropriated from the General City Contingency Account for installation of the necessary improvements to a portion of the lower level of the Council Chamber building for use by the Senior Citizens Information and Referral Center. The work will be performed by the City maintenance crew. This on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett an~ carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None In response to Councilman Saelid's expressed concern about inadequate parking accommodations at various industrial locations staff will prepare a report. Staff will also bring back a report on pedestrian safety for senior citizens crossing Santa ~nita ,to go to the Assistance League Building... Councilman Saelid "also commented on the growth of the surrounding flora which is a hindrance in observing approaching traffic. At 12 p.m. the City Council 'adjourned to Wednesday September 13, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room - purpose to meet with the Chamber of Commerce. It was noted that a City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency meeting will be held on September 14, 1978 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room located in the City Hall Building. ~G"l Mayor , ATTEST: ~FC<<~~~ City Clerk 9-5-78 - 9-