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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
FRIENDSHIP
CLUB
PRESENTATION
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HEARING
Barking Dog
(MAR. 30, 1979)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGUlAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 1978
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 7, 1978 at 7:30 p,m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Dr. James McCormick, Church of the Good Shepherd
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Jeff Wilson of Troop
No. 125, On behalf of the City Council Mayor Parry welcomed the
visiting Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster Gene Wilson.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
Councilman Gilb
On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously Councilman Gilb was excused,
On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17,
1978 were APPROVED.
On behalf of the Arcadia Friendship Club, C, Robert Arth, presented
many gifts from some of the Scandanavian countries which 45 members of
the Club had visited recently. These included books in both the
native language and English, a hand carved Norwegian horse, a plaque,
a glass vase from Copenhagen. These will be on display in the most
appropriate place in one of the municipal buildings. The cost of
the trip was borne entirely by the Club members including the plaques
which they presented to the countries. On behalf of the City Council
Mayor Parry expressed deep appreciation.
CONTINUED hearing on the complaint of a barking dog at 1640 Old Oak Ln.
Staff advised that a communication had been received from the
complainant who said the situation has much improved but there is no
guarantee it will not be repeated at a later date. It was recommended
that the matter be continued for a period of 120 days. (March 20, 1979),
Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and no one responded. Whereupon
the Hearing was continued for the 120 days,
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map
of Tract No. 35903 to create an 11 unit condominium at 1137 Fairview
Avenue subject to conditions as specified in its report dated
November 7, 1978. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by
Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council
approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project
will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract
is consistent with the General Plan and the waste discharge would not
result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the
Water Code; the the Director of Public Works be authorized to execute
the subdivision agreement and that the tentative map be thus APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
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On recommendation of the Personnel Board and staff it was MOVED by
Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on
roll call vote as follows the class specification for Property
Maintenance Inspector be revised to the job title of Code Enforcement
Officer. It was noted in the report dated November 2, 1978 that over
~ period of. time the Property Maintenance Inspector's duties have
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ABSENT:
REVISED
CLASS IFICATION
(PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE)
REVISED
CLASSIFICATION
(Police
Agent)
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Councilmen
None
Councilman
Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
Gilb
On recommendation of the Personnel Board and the Police Chief it was
MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that a classification as Police
Agent be approved.. this would entail a status change of the Police
Agent position from an assignment to a promotional position within the
classified service. It was noted in the report dated November 2 that
the Police Agent position is different from any other assignment
because it is the only assigned position with important supervisorial
responsibilities.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Annexation 8
(L.M,D.)
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Landscape)
ORANGE GROVE
RECOATING
RESERVOIRS
3 and 4
(Consultant)
RETAINED
STREET
SWEEPER
(Rebuilt)
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Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue reiterated his request that the
City Council consider filing a class action suit against the Los
Angeles County to force a roll back of the new assessed valuations
placed on properties and asked if the Council had done so. He was
advised that the City Attorney has submitted a written opinion in
this regard and that Mr. Fletcher could be furnished a copy. (This
was done at this meeting.)
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED City Engineer's report concerning Annexation No.8 to the
Consolidated Lighting Maintenance District and later in this meeting
adopted a Resolution (4788) declaring intention and scheduled a public
hearing for December 5 to hear objections.
APPROVED plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for landscaping the Parking District lot south of
Wheeler Street between Santa Anita and First Avenues.
Staff advised that it is now necessary to replace or repair the
coating system on the interior steel surfaces to prevent corrosion of
the Orange Grove Reservoirs 3 and 4. The preliminary estimate for
this work is between $200,000 and $250,000..a more exact cost estimate
will be presented to Council when authorization to advertise for bids
is requested. It is now requested that a consulting engineer be
retained for this project and a recommendation was made therefor.
Council took action on MOTION that the firm of Boyle Engineering be
retained for a fee based on a cost plus multiplier basis but not to
exceed $7,100 for consulting services and at a rate not to exceed $30
per hour for inspection services.
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Under the State Litter Control Program, Grant funds would be available
in the amount of $7,187 for litter collection and control. The main
ongoing program of the City is that of street sweeping and staff
recommended making an application for a grant which if approved would
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ZONE VARIANCE
(NOV, 21
hearing)
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NO. 33924
(1 year
extension)
MOTION ON
ABOVE
ITEMS
WORK
ACCEPTANCE
(Landscape -
Duke's)
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STREET
IMPROVEMENT
(LIVE OAK)
AGREEMENT
APPROVED
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allow the funds to be used in the cost of a replacement.street
sweeper. There are funds in the Capital Improvement Program in the
amount of $42,000 for the replacement of a 1970 street sweeper,
however, staff felt the existing street sweeper could be reconstructured
and it would be basically a new machine in every way except that it
would be a 1970 model. The Council later in this meeting On MOTION
adopted a Resolution (No. 4790) which approved the grant application.
Staff was also authorized to advertise for alternate bids on a
replacement or remanufacture of a 1970 Model TE3 mobil sweeper.
SCHEDULED a public hearing for November 21 on the appeal filed from
conditions of a zone variance to permit an addition to an existing
dwelling on a non conforming lot in an R-l zone at 1033 El Sur Avenue.
GRANTED a one (1) year time extension for a 12 unit condominium at
1141 Duarte Road. This is due to the fact that the developers have
not been able to conclude negotiations with the general contractor and
hence they have not started construction.
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows all of the above CONSENT ITEMS
were. APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
Staff advised that the work performed in the landscaping of Foothill
Boulevard median (Job No. 462) by Duke's Landscaping Company has been
satisfactorily completed. In response to a question by Councilman
Saelid the Director of Public Works explained that the initial problem
with the sprinkler system has been resolved. It was then MOVED by
Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the work be ACCEPTED and final payment
AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None ABSENT: Councilman Gilb
On July 5, 1977 the City Council approved staff's recommendation to join
with Temple City in the improvement of Live Oak Avenue between Baldwin
and El Monte Avenues. A proposed agreement was submitted which
incorporates the respective Cities' responsibilities and limits
Arcadia's participation to payment of contract costs for installation
of curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveways along the north side of
Live Oak Avenue. It was noted that there is a tentative budgeted
figure of $34,000 for this improvement. When the agreement has been
approved work will commence on the design plans. It was MOVED by
Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the proposed improvement be APPROVED
and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED
to execute the agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
Staff advised that the Agreement with Warren Siecke for the prepa-
ration of plans and specifications did not include the programming of
the master computer for the Huntington Drive traffic signal system
and in order to establi~h the desired integrated traffic signal
operation it is necessary to retain a consultant who is familiar with
I' IY both the equipment as well as Arcadia's unique traffic problems.
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PROGRAM
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Mr. Siecke submitted.a proposal delineating the work at rates
comparable to those in the agreement for design engineering. It was
MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Warren Siecke be retained
as consultant at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Funds are in the
project budget.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
Following public hearings held in June of this year the City Council
held over certain Capital' Improvement Projects for further review.
The following projects include recommendations of staff and the
Recreation Commission.
Capital Outlay Funds available July 1, 1978
Estimated net revenues 7-1-78 to 6-30-79
Park and Recreation Facilities Fund
(available July 1, 1978)
PROPOSED PROJECTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
* Replacement of paramedic unit
* Replacement of radio telemetry unit and monitor-
defibrillator (paramedic)
Replacement and additions to breathing equipment
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Conversion of old police range to
briefing and locker rooms
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
* Replacement of street sweeper
Depressed curbs & sidewalk modifications-City wide
* Undergrounding utilities and street lighting
* Intersection Lighting Program
Removal and relocation of sidewalk obstruction
Remodeling costs to transfer Water Division
office area to Public Works area
Irrigation system modifications - Civic Center
and .Wes t Huntington Drive median
PARKS AND RECREATION
* Bikeway Development Program
* Bonita Park Light Improvements
Phase II - multi-purpose playfield,
bleachers
Parking Lot lights-Wilderness Park
Fairview Ave. Park improvements
(State Park Development Funds)
California Street park development
(Federal Grant Funds for full cost
of development
lights &
$106,471
-79,853
607,000
*(Starred items were later approved.)
$108,068
382,000 $490,068
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92,060
$582,128
Est. Costs
$ 34,650
10 ,000
10,000
80,000
42,000
20,000
50,000
20,000
20,000
15,000
31,000
8,000
85,000
108,150
15,000
26,618 I
$575 ,418
The City Council considered each of the items in detail with
Councilman Saelid recalling that when the projects were first
discussed it was with the idea that Council would only pursue those
capital items which were critical so that at the end of the fiscal
year (1978-79), if need be, some of these resources would be
available for the General Fund to offset obligations.
In discussing the need for a new street sweeper the Director of
Public Works explained that it is possible to rebuild the existing
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street sweeper to almost new. condition for approximately $22,000 -
which would be a savings. of $20,000.
Considerable discussion was held on the inadequacy of the lighting
at Bonita Park and the potential hazard from the outdated system.
Speaking to this item was Jack Abercrombie, 413 Rosemarie Drive,
President of the Arcadia Boys' 'Baseball organization who urged the
City Council to bring the lighting up to standard and offered
assistance in any way. He noted in part that the sports programs are
run by volunteer parents and citizens. The director of Public Works
said in part that if the project is approved they would consult with
the Boys' League representatives. The project would be a normal
public works project.
Some discussion directed to the need for modifications to the
irrigation system at the Civic Center and the remodeling and combining
the Water Department with the Public Works Department. It was felt
that although these items.may not be approved at this time they
should be given high priority.
Following discussion on each and every listed item it was the
consensus of the City Council that the following expenditures
be designated at this time:
Replacement of radio telemetry unit and
monitor-defibrillator (paramedic program)
Replacement of street sweeper (rebuilt)
Undergrounding utilities and street lighting
Intersection Lighting Program
Bonita Park Lighting Improvement
Capital Outlay Fund
Parks & Recr, Facilities Fund
Replacement of paramedic unit
Bikeway Development Program
$10,000
22,000
50,000
20,000
85,000
$45,000
40,000
34,650
. 8,000
$229,650
Capital Improvements Fund $189,650
Parks & Recr. Facilities Fund 40,000
$229,650
Councilman Pellegrino made the MOTION to APPROVE the above designated
items. Councilman Saelid seconded the motion which was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
Pursuant to Council request staff prepared a report on the possibility
of placing the entire Metropolitan Water District tax on the property
tax roll thereby decreasing the water rate of 4~ per 100 cubic feet.
The Water Manager explained that the advantage would be to the
average residential property owner who would pay about t he same
amount of increased property taxes as he would save in the reduced
water rates - but the increased property taxes would be income tax
deductible... this would give a special benefit to the tax exempt
users as they would benefit from the reduced water rates but would
not have to pay any property taxes.
Staff further advised that any change would not be entirely equitable
to all groups of water users but since the majority of residential
property users would benefit from the change it was recommended by
staff that such a change be effective July 1, 1979.
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by CGUncilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney prepare
an ordinance reducing the water rates by 4~ per 100 cubic feet to
become effective July 1, 1979; that said tax be placed on the property
tax roll and that the Metropolitan Water District be notified;
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TREE
STORAGE TENT
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ORDiNANCE
NO. 1661
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NO. 4788
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NO. 4789
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"lso that an ordinance be:,preparedcremoving~ the existing utility
tax imposed on,residents',served'by,private water ,companies to be
effective as of July.l,.19.79; ,.. ...
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None . .'".
Councilman Gilb
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid,'seconded. by Councilman Margett and
carried on roll call vote as follows permission was GRANTED the
C. Hawkins Company to erect temporary tents to store Christmas trees
at the northwest corner of First and Santa Clara and at 805 W. Duarte
Road. The applicant to comply with all requirements of the Fire
Department.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
The Assistant City Manager presented for the second time, explained
the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1661, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY REPEALING SECTION 4125.6 AND ADDING SECTIONS 4113.9, 4113.10,
4113.11, 4113.12, 4113.13 AND 4113.14 TO ADOPT VARIOUS FEES AS
REQUIRED BY TIlE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL."
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded .by Councilman Saelid 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
The Assistant City Manager presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4788 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
CERTAIN LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT (ANNEXATION
NO.8) AND FIXING A TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID PROPOSALS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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 ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
This Resolution scheduled the hearing for December 5, 1978.
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The Assistant City Manager presented, explained the content and
read the title of Resolution No. 4789, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THAT TIlE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION DENY TIlE CITY OF EL MONTE I S
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DETACHMENT FROM ARCADIA AND ANNEXATION TO
THE CITY OF EL MONTE KNOWN AS MUNICIPAL REORGANIZATION NUMBERS 368
AND 369."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
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lESOLUTION
NO. 4790
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The Assistant City Manager presented, explained the content and
read the title of Resolution No. 4790 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE STATE LITTER CONTROL, RECYCLING AND RESOURCE
RECOVERY FUND."
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
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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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry
None
Councilman Gilb
Proposed commercial development for a corner parcel at 400 N. Santa
Anita will be discussed at a scheduled meeting for November 15.
Discussion held on the status of other transactions.
Staff explained the procedure in bringing about the water rate
reduction.
The City Council entered an executive session at 9:15 p.m., reconvened
and adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to November 15, 1978 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Conference Room.
Mayor
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