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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
(Weed removal)
Charges
Approved
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ZONE VARIANCE
APPROVED
(Res. No. 944)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1976
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, August 3, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Dr. Margaret Stevens, Santa Anita Church
.
City Attorney, J. William Phillips
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
Resolutions of Appreciation were read in full by Mayor Lauber in
honor of retiring Fire Department Paramedic Donald L. Morgan and
Captain Lewis W. Nelson. Messrs. Morgan and Nelson are ending tenures
of 30 years and 24 years respectively.
On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20 were
APPROVED.
In connection with the minutes Councilman Saelid asked that the record
reflect that during the discussion on a referendum vote on the
redevelopment agency the communication from former Councilman Helms,
which was read in part, stated that a referendum would be
illegal. That he (Councilman Sae1id) had been advised by the City
Attorney (prior to the last meeting) that there would be nothing
illegal about an advisory referendum.
Council received the charges for the removal of weeds and rubbish
from various properties. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and
no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unani-
mously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman
Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the charges be
and they are hereby confirmed and that the County Auditor, be
instructed to enter the amounts of the respective assessments against
the respective parcels of land in the City as they appear on the current
assessment roll.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
The Planning Commission granted a zone variance to Mr. and Mrs. M. D.
Stewart to permit a residential use for a single family dwelling at
517-521 Lorena. Resolution No. 944 sets forth conditions of approval
for the residential use for a lot less than 7,500 sq. ft. The plot
plan and elevations must be submitted to the Planning Department and
the parcel map must be approved and recorded before a building permit
will be issued. It was noted by the Planning Director that the subject
"lot was created when the Foothill Freeway right-of-way was acquired by
the State in 1964. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by
Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the zone variance be
approved subject to the specified conditions and that Council finds it
will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan.
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AUQIENCE PARTICIPATION
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POSTPONED
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RTD BUS
ROUTES
(October
review)
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Sidewalks
Phase X)
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TRAFFIC
CONDITIONS
(Specific
areas)
David Powell, 911 Victoria, spoke to the Council's action in denying
a motion to place the matter of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency on
the ballot for the election in November. He felt the residents
should have this opportunity to vote on ARA and urged Council to set
some realistic goals for the subject area and present them to the
people. Brief discussion was held on the funding factor and Mr.
Powell was advised that there are no bonds at the present time,
The appointment of a Youth Commissioner was postponed for the time
being.
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Council received the requested report on RTD bus routes, Staff advised
that statistics had been obtained from RTD and recommended that no
action be taken at this time to remove or relocate any bus stop. The
District will make a review of alternatives and a further usage tally
will be made during the remainder of the six month expanded service
period (three and one half months have now expired). The matter will
be before Council again in October.
Council received the-result of bids and recommendation for the award of
contract for the sidewalk construction program Phase X, Job No. 449.
It was noted in the staff report that the low bid had been checked and
found satisfactory. Funds in the amount of $50,000 are included in the
Capital Improvement Project program budget, however, it will be
necessary to appropriate funds to cover the cost of the assessment
phase as well as engineering and inspection, Santa Anita Consolidated,
Inc., will be billed for the cost of the Baldwin Avenue sidewalk
adjacent to its property consistent with the progress of the contractor.
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council hereby certifies that
the final environmental impact report has been completed and that the
project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the
contract be awarded to the low bidder, Dyno Construction Company, in the
amount of $40,087.10 for Schedule I; that all other bids be rejected;
that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process
be waived; that $45,000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement
Program Budget and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
Council received the result of bids and the recommendation for the award
of contract to the low bidder, Flex Paving and Engineering Company. The I
bid had been reviewed and found satisfactory, It was MOVED by
Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll
call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Flex Paving and
Engineering in the amount of $17,251.50; that all other bids be rejected;
that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process
be waived; that $20,000 be appropriated from State Gas Tax Funds and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in
form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
Pursuant to the request of Councilman Margett staff submitted an
accident report review of traffic conditions on Santa Anita at the
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PARKING
RESTRICTIONS
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SEWER RIGHT-OF-
WAY FOOTHILL
BLVD, APPRAISAL
APPROVED
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intersections of Las Flores, Camino Real and Longden Avenues. Staff
recommended that improvements be limited at this time to trimming
view-obstructing plants to provide for a stopping sight distance at
45 miles per hour and that traffic accident reviews be maintained in
order to ascertain a need for further and/,or more drastic improvements.
Council concurred and it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by
Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the report be filed for
later review.
pursuant to Council instructions staff submitted a report concerning
overnight parking restrictions, Some discussion held on the condo~inium
and apartment garage regulations, the feasibility of increasing the
height of garages two feet or so, etc. Gordon Maddock of the Arcadia
Board of Realtors entered the discussion. It was the consensus of
Council that the matter be held over until the regular meeting of
September 7.
Staff advised that plans for the proposed Foothill Boulevard sewer
right-of-way are complete, The sewer would provide for the development
of approved tentative subdivisions between the Freeway and Foothill
Boulevard for which there is no gravity flow sewage outlet, It is
necessary to determine the value of a ten foot wide sewer easement
adjacent to the rear lot line of 440 W. Foothill Boulevard'-
It would be approximately 120 feet in length. The developers have
agreed to pay the cost of an appraisal, It was MOVED by Councilman
Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as
follows that Council authorize an appraisal to be made by Lawrence
Brown at a cost not to exceed $350, Same to be submitted to Council,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber
None
None
In order to continue expansion and operation of the Police Department
communication program the purchase of equipment as listed in a staff
report was recommended by the Police Chief. A total of $35,000 is
included in the budget for the acquisition of such equipment from the
~'I J, ,.proposed Federal Revenue Sharing Program ~hich will extend beyond
r~'), ." December 31, 1976. It was ,MOVED by Counc11man Margett, seconded by
Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that $13,384
be appropriated from funds available in the Capital Outlay Fund for
the purchase of items listed in the report dated July 27.
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(POLICE)
APPROVED
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~; ORDINANCE
I NO. 1570
PTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1571
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AYES:
NOES:
AaSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Margett, Parry, Saetid, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1570 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO FILING FEES, APPEAL PERIODS AND NOTICE OF MODIFICATION
COMMITTEE ACTION,"
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, Sae1id, Lauber
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the sec~nd time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1571 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING TIlE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO CONSUMER WATER DEPOSITS."
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CLAIM DENIED
(Gellert)
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
PROVISION
WAIVED
ORDINANCE
NO, 1572
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It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, 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
On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim for property damage
submitted by Sally Patricia Gellert was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman
Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as
fo llows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber
None
None
In order to consider the following items the provisions of the
Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Gi1b,
seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented and read in full Ordinance No. 1572,
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
AMENDING SECTION 3320 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXCLUDE
BICYCLES AND WHEELED TOYS FROM TENNIS COURTS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF, "
It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1572 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED. It was noted that the urgency for the adoption
of this ordinance has been brought about by the damage being done to
tennis courts and in particular the very new ones; that this is
destroying public property and will entail constant repair unless this
action is taken and enforced.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber
None
None
Council will meet at 4 p.m. on August 23 in order to consider the
adoption of a resolution declaring intention to pay 50% of the 1976-77
taxes levied on property within the City by the Metropolitan Water
District. (By scheduling this meeting at this time it will enable
Council to make a calendar note. The regular meeting of August 17
will adjourn to this date,)
With the concurrence of the other members of Council Mayor Lauber asked
staff to prepare a report for Council as to whether or not it will be
possible to lower the City tax rate which must soon be fixed.
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Councilman Saelid, Council liaison to the Sister City Commission,
submitted the following items concerning various activities.
1.
to be September 10 with a ceremony in front of
It is hoped all Council members will be able to
Sister City Day
the City Hall.
attend.
2. An Official Reception for the visitors from Newcastle, Australia
to be at City Hall. This was reaffirmed and the Commission may
proceed with preparation. (The group will arrive in late December.)
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NAMED
NEWCASTLE
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TAX RATE
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FREEWAY SIGNS
FOR LOCATION
OF TELEPHONES
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3. Commissioner Arth had advised that the Commission is going to
propose a budget for this visit for Council consideration.
4. Councilman Gilb observed that the Tournament of Roses Association
is contemplating holding a reception at the location where the
Rose Parade Float will be decorated and that attendance at the
Football Game as well as the Parade is being planned.
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the new City Park at 143 E.
Colorado Boulevard be named NEWCASTLE PARK. It is hoped the dedi-
cation can be held concurrent with the dates the Newcastle visitors
are here.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber
None
None
Councilman Parry was advised that the City tax rate will be fixed at
the next regular Council meeting (August 17).
Mayor Lauber advised that representation on the Rapid Transit District
will be determined later.
Councilman Gilb recited an experience Mrs. Gilb had recently on a
Freeway when she had to walk several miles in order to reach a
telephone for help when her car developed engine trouble. He suggested
the installation of signs on the Freeway indicating the correct
direction in which a person had to go to reach a telephone and noted
it is now impossible to ascertain which way to go when seeking a
telephone. Staff will submit a report at the next regular meeting.
At 8:35 p.m. Council entered an executive session.
At 10:25 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned to Wednesday August 4
at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room for an executive session.
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