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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6, 1976
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, July 6, 1976 at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Michael De Vreis
Arcadia Christian Reformed Church
William Woolard, Planning Director
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
The following retiring members of boards and/or commissions were
presented with plaques of appreciation for their efforts and accomplish-
ments during their tenures.
Arcadia Beautiful Commission
Mrs. Virginia Winslow by Councilman Saelid
Sister City Commission
Mrs. Paul Hackstedde &
Mrs. Robert Johnson by Councilman Gilb
Personnel Board
Lyle Cunningham by Mayor Lauber
The City Clerk then administered the oath of office to the following new
appointees:
Arcadia Beautiful Commission
Mrs. Patricia Inbody
John J. Collins
Personnel Board
Bernard Silver
Sister City Commission
Mrs. C. Robert Arth and
Mrs. Robert J, Considine
Russell Schar.man, Chairman of the Sister City Commission, introduced
Mr, and Mrs. Ed Webster of Radio Station 2 HD Newcastle, Australia and
Eric North of the local KMI\X-FM radio station. Appreciation was
expressed to each for their interest in community affairs and their
radio coyerage, Mayor Lauber presented each with a Mayor's Certificate,
On MaTTON by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and
carried unanimously the minutes of the regular and the adjourned regular
meetings of June 15 and 24 respectively were APPROVED. (Note: The
minutes of June 24 failed to indicate the excused absence of Councilman
Gilb from that meeting, This had been acted upon at that meeting on
MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried
unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 942 recommended an amendment to the
Municipal Code concerning filing fees for Text Amendments, Zone
Changes, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Lot Splits, Subdivisions
and Modifications and adding fees for Administrative Modifications and
amending the appeal period time for the above applications, The
Planning Director e~plained the recommended filing fees and the
provisions for appeal and review, Mayor Lauber declared the hearing
open and no one desiring to be heard fte hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
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Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously,
Councilman Gilb then MOVED to approve the recommendation and to direct
the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate amending ordinance,
Motion seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
At 9:00 p.m. Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency.
At 9:20 p,m. Council reconvened and continued its consideration of the I
agenda items.
~ Richard E. McCaman, 2808 Warren Way, asked if some consideration could
AUDIEN~PARTICIP::I::ven residents who would like to play tennis after 10 p.m, (the
time when the lights shut off), Mr, McCaman was advised on the reasons
for this time cut-off, primarily for the benefit of the adjacent
residents as the lighting after that time would constitute an invasion
of privacy. However, some discussion was held on those courts located
at the high school and staff asked that the Recreation Director check
i.nto the use of the courts at the high school -- perhaps some
compromise could be worked out, at least during the summer months.
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Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, recognized two city officials who
had recently been honored: Councilman Gilb's appointment to the
National Council of the National Municipal League and his forthcoming
election as a Vice-President of that organization. Also City Manager
Lyman's Cozad's award by the American Society for Public Administration
(Los Angeles Metropolitan Chapter) for his contributions in this field,
Council received the result of bids received and recommendation for the
award of traffic signal maintenance contract. The proposals were sub-
mitted on a per-intersection per-month basis. There are 43 inter-
sections. This work had previously been performed by the Los Angeles
County Road Department and staff had recommended awarding the contract
to a Company specializing in this type of work at a saving over the
prese.nt cost.
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the
low bidder, Signal Maintenance, Inc., at $19,76 per-intersection per-
month; that all other bids be rejected; that all 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. Funds are included in the 1976-77
budge t.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
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None
None
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 18164 of the Streets and Highways
Code staff submitted an annual estimate of costs of operating the various
zones in the Consolidated Lighting District including power and mainte-
nance at the current rate, (Report dated June 17 and on file in the
office of the City Clerk.) It was noted therein that an application is
pending on a 21% rate i.ncrease and will be ruled on by the Public
Utilities Commission in the near future, If the new rate schedules
become effective prior to mid-August the estimated annual costs would
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FOR BIDS
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be adjusted to include the increase.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the report be approved and that
the Finance Director be authorized to develop a tax rate based on the
data contained in the report.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
This project consists of slurry sealing various City streets as part
of the annual maintenance program and will be financed from State Gas
Tax Funds. Council reviewed the list of streets to be so improved.
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried
on roll call vote as follows the plans and specifications were approved
and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be received on
July 27 with report and recommendation to Council on August 3.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
Council received the report concerning a June 30 meeting of owners and
tenants in the downtown area which might be affected by the imple-
mentation of the plan alternatives which staff had prepared. It was
submitted that the general consensus was that the cost estimates and
probably cost spreads should be prepared for Plans A-2, D-l and D-l
with a realignment of the alley (i.e, C-l Plan). Only 14 persons
representing about seven properties were in attendance. They were
interested in maximum spaces with a minim~ of cost. Consultant will
proceed with the estimates and submit to Council.
The Underground Utilities District No, 7, was created by Resolution
No. 4525 adopted on September 16, 1975, and a contract was recently
awarded for the installation of a city-owned underground street lighting
system to replace the present overhead facility. In order to permit
undergrounding of existing Edison Company lines it is now necessary that
the City grant easements at locations listed in the July 6 staff report.
I t was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the easements be granted and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same in form
approved by the City Attorney. This was made with the condition that
the Edison Company will quitclaim its existing overhead easements within
the district to clear the title to city-owned lands.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously that a dance permit be issued for the new Reuben1s
Restaurant at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard subject to all conditions set
forth in the staff report dated June 15. The facility is adjacent to
residential and concern was expressed therefor. However, Howard Van Zant,
representative of the restaurant owners and operators, said he understood
and would comply fully with all conditions and that the restaurant is to
be conducted in the best possible manner,
During the consideration of the application for a dance permit filed by
the owner-manager of Cin.Bad's Restaurant at 80 W. Live Oak Avenue,
Council expressed concern because of the numerous problems listed in
the staff report dated June 30. The owner-operator advised that he is
endeavoring to resolve all of the problems and is working with the Fire
Department in particular in this effort, Based on this testimony it
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WATER
DEPOSIT
REFUNDS
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was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried
unanimously that the dance permit be issued to Cin Bad's subject to all
conditions.
(NOTE: The City Council reviews all dance permits on an annual basis.)
The City Manager advised that the current ordinance relating to water
consumer deposits does not make any provision for refunds and recommended
refunds after two years subject to a good payment record, He submitted
in part that this would not add significantly to the work load and felt
the two year period would provide sufficient time in which to determine
if there are any payment problems. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb,
seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the recom- I
mendation be approved and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriat
ordinance to provide for refunding to water consumer depositors-after t
years, subject to a good payment record,
AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Pursuant to Council action concerning a contract for administration of a
self-funded workers' compensation insurance program the insurance con-
sultants obtained written proposals and held interviews with repre-
f \" {'J $. , ~:'.f.-hsentatives of two firms specializing in the management and administration
"'. -- C-ril vO of self-insurance programs for public agencies and also in the private
iii '\'/ V (\1';> se ctor and made recommendation therefor. (Report dated,July 2,) It
V I i ti f' was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
1,- t'1 ~,' f carried on roll call vote as follows that a contract be executed between
VU' C:,h the City and Fred S, James & Company, Self-Insurance Services Division,
to provide administration of the Workers' Self-Insurance Program based on
the terms outlined in its written proposal.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seccnded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the excess coverage for workers'
compensation insurance obtained by James Wallin of Huntington Associates
be APPROVED. This to be effective as of July 1, 1976. (Employers'
Reinsurance Corporation providing coverage in excess of $100,000 with a
$2,000,000 limit at an estimated cost of $19,700 based on the 1976-77
budgeted salaries.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The Police Department has in the past participated in some of the Statel
approved training courses. A resolution is now required for such
participation. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the '
content and read the title of Resolution No, 4568, entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, CALIFORNIA STATE POLICE
DIVISION. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
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TRANSFER OF
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DEPARTMENTAL
BUDGETS
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1564
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 156,5
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO.' 1566
INTRODUCED
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NO. 1567
INTRODUCED
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On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried
on roll call vote as follows the following transfers were made to the
respective departments from the General Contingency Account No, 417-28.
City Clerk
Public Works
$1200
$7000
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the s~cond time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1564, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 1115 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE FROM C-2 TO
PR-O 15,000."
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1565, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9292,2.2 AND
9292.2.3 TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION IN AN R-2 ZONE AND TO
ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE PRESENT CODE IN ZONES R-O,
R-l AND R-2."
It was MOVED by Councilman Sael.id, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1566, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA DELETING SECTION 9252.1.2 FROM THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE WHICH PERMITS TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN AN R-l ZONE UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1567, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING SECTION 4610,3 (c) TO THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITING NOISE PRODUCED BY PUMPS,
FANS AND SIMILAR MACHINERY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1568
INTRODUCED
and
ORDINANCE
NO. 1569
INTRODUCED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4565
ADOPTED
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SCHEDULED
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carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1568, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN
INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO, 44 (MAYFLOWER AREA) TO
THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1569, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT
CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 45 (9182
HUNTINGTON DIRVE) TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance Nos. 1568 and 1569
be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4565, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CATV FRANCHISE
FROM TELEPROMPTER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION TO TELEPROMPTER,"
CORPORATION. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Political Reform Act of
1974 (Proposition 9) every Public Agency must adopt and promulgate a
Conflict of Interest Code. This must be filed with the Fair Political
Practices Comm(ssion on or before September 10, 1976. He submitted a
resolution for 'a Code for the City Council to be considered in public
hearing proceedings and same was scheduled for August 17, 1976 on
MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid.
It was further pointed out by the City Attorney that in addition to the I
Code for the City Council each department, division, office, board and
commission of the City having other than purely advisory or ministerial
duties must adopt its own Code in which it designates those employees,
by classification, who make or participate in making governmental
decisions. Such designated employees would then be required to disclose
financial interests which would be applicable by their department
Conflict of Interest Code. It is possible that one public hearing
would be held on these departmental Codes,
Councilman Gi1b felt it premature because the Act is still being tested
in the Courts. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion for a
public hearing on August 17:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Margett,
Councilman Gilb
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4567
ADOPTED
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4567, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4453."
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
(Mayor Lauber will be the delegate with Councilman Saelid the alternate
for the ensuing year,)
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried
unanimously the Project Area Committee as presently constituted will
continue for another year (July 1977).
Council received a communication from Graham A. Ritchie representing
Lowry McCaslin, asking that the City move promptly without an amended
Environmental Impact Report. It was a suggestion to the Planning
Department tha~ if the applicant, Mr. McCaslin, wants to go ahead with
the existing EIR that a public hearing be scheduled before the Planning
Commission to consider the adequacy of the present EIR (which was
prepared for a General Plan change application to 0-6 dwelling units
per acre) for the present application for a General Plan change to
0-4 dwelling units per acre. If the present EIR is found to be
adequate further action may then be taken on the General Plan change
,equest. If the EIR is found to be inadequate the General Plan change
will not be considered and it will clear the way to consider the zone
change which is being considered for the area,
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Mayor Lauber acknow}edged the presence in the audience of Torn Simmers,
President of the local Chamber of Commerce,
Councilman Gilb commented on the increase in calls for Paramedic
assistance during the last year.., up to 746 from 614 last year,
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Councilman Gilb was advised that the installation of lights
Fire Station on Santa Anita Avenue would be progressing now
~quipment strike had been resolved.
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Councilman Gilb commented on the appearance of the temporary structure
of the American Savings and Loan Association at Wheeler and Santa
Anita ..... Councilman Margett will take this up with the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission.
Councilman Saelid referred to locations in the City where the Rapid
Transit District has erected bus stop signs and painted the curbs red
in front of a residence.. that there does not appear to be a need for
the buses at this location and noted the short distance between two
such stops. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council
that staff make a survey and report back. It was submitted in part
that the situation will probably resolve itself, '. that if the need
is not indicated the District would probably discontinue the service
at some of the locations.
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JULY 4th
CELEBRATION
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Staff will prepare a report concerning controls the City may have in
dealing with problems resulting from the July 4th fireworks display in
the County Park, the costs and benefits to the City.
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Councilman Saelid submitted the possibility of placing a measure on
the November General Election Ballot in connection with the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency.., that in his opinion the citizens have a right
to input on this matter. He was advised that August 17 would probably
be the last date a resolution to,this effect could be adopted for sub-
mission to the County Board of Supervisors.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
At 9:40 p.m. the meeting adjourned to an executive session.
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RECONVENE
& ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 p.m. the meeting reconvened and adjourned immediately
thereafter to July 20 at 7:00 p.m. ~ ~ Conference Room.
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