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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 7,1976_2 22 : ,9060 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK l"o~'oo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL JSISTER CITY / \4RESENTATION ITRACT NO. 31251 SUBDIVISION DISAPPROVED \J r~ 5v.B'D , .\) _~\h 1~ ,Z-V ",Iv" MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER_7, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, September 7, 1976 at 7:30 p,m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Councilman Jack Saelid PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of August 17 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 23 were APPROVED. Councilman Saelid abstained from voting on the August 17 minutes as he was absent at that time. Russ Scharman, Chairman of the Sister City Commission, expressed appreciation for being permitted to represent the City at the recent Sister City Convention in Mobile, Alabama, and advised that the City was one of only ten cities receiving a special award and plaque from the Reader's Digest commending the City on overcoming distance with particular reference to the City of Newcastle, Australia. This plaque was then presented to the City. It was noted that the trip was made at Mr. Scharman's own expense. Mr. Scharman then introduced Morris Graham, Sr. Lecturer in History at the Newcastle, Australia, College for Advanced Study. Mr. Graham submitted his favorable impressions of Arcadia garnered in the few days he had been a visitor. Mayor Lauber, on behalf of the City Council, presented commending James W. Clarke on community contributions. accepted the plaque on behalf of her husband. a plaque Mrs. Clarke This is the time and place scheduled for the hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the tentative map of Tract No. 31251 - north of Foothills Junior High School, west of the Monrovia City Limits and east of Oakglen Avenue and the Santa Anita Wash area. The Planning Director explained that it had been determined that this development might have a potential adverse impact on the environment and funds had been received from the applicant, Meeker Development Company, to cover the cost of preparing the Environmental Impact Report. This was completed in February of this year and is before Council at this time. The draft EIR, the staff reports and public testimony received at this meeting will be combined to form the final EIR which will be considered and certified by the Council prior to its decision on the tentative tract. The Planning Commission denied this tentative tract on a 6 to I vote in March ... it would create 101 lots on vacant property zoned 9-7-76 - 1 - 22:9061 R-l (7,500). The area to the south is developed with the Foothills Jr. High School, the City of Monrovia to the east and developed with older dwellings which would be removed. The property to the north is zoned R-l (7,500) and .is vacant, and property to the west R-I (7,500) and developed with the Santa Anita Wash and single family dwellings. It is proposed to construct approximately 1.07 miles of streets with three cul-de-sac streets extending from a principal through street. Ninety nine lots would be residential and generally irregular in shape and lot area. Lot No. 100 is proposed for a park.and Lot 101 would contain a portion of the mountain which is not planned for development at the present time. The lots would be 7500 sq. ft.' The development would have a gross density of approximately 1.65 dwellings per unit per acre which is consistent with the General Plan. I The Environmental Impact Report indicates areas of special concern as follows: Grading or site preparation; increased levels of automobile traffic; noise and the impact on the School District. An extensive amount of grading is anticipated which would radically reshape the existing terrain. This is further compounded by the existence of an earthquake fault which impacts the southerly portion of the proposed tract. As far as the noise from the projected traffic count is concerned it was stated that the finished tract would generate no more noise than in similar locations. It also enumerated four alternatives for the development of the area. I - no project, 2 - creation of a wildlife park area, 3 - reduced density with lesser slopes, 4 - a cluster type of townhouse development. Visual illustrationS were reviewed indicating areas proposed to be cut, areas which would receive the fill and grading on the site. Impact on the school district was explored in the EIR. The Planning Director then reported on the tentative tract. He noted that in denying the tract the Planning Commission was of the opinion that the site was not suitable for the density of the proposed development and was likely to bring about ~ubstantial damage to the environment. The Commission had also determined that the draft environmental report was adequate. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke in part (full text on file in the office of the City Clerk). Al Coke, Meeker Development Company, spoke at length asking Council to consider the development on its own merit and compliance with City regulations and not on emotions by the residents. He could understand the position of the residents and recalled that the same thing occurred when the tract where they now live was about to be developed. He said the subject tract would eventually be just as attractive or more so than the ones in existence now. He explored in detail how the tract had originally been planned - by working with the City staff to determine and resolve any and all technical problems. The traffic patterns, water and sewer systems had been worked out. Police and fire approval had been obtained and all park requirements had been met... all of this accomplished prior to filing the tentative map. He said the Planning Commission found the EIR to be adequate. He noted the conditions placed on the development and felt that every precautionary measure had been taken care of to insure that the development would be constructed as well as possible with as little adverse effect as possible and that additional conditions would be imposed when construction of the homes started. I Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, asked 'Council to consider the development for the additional revenue it would bring to the City and the schools, and noted that all residents are inconvenienced at one time or another. 9-7-76 - 2 - ~~ ,~./,;.~ ~-, ';l'..~r' .' ','; "It,;'i 22:9062 William Callagy, 1863 Oakwood Avenue, felt that with the rigid building code of the City any developer who can tackle a project like the proposed one deserves Council cooperation. -He felt there is need for additional single family dwellings. I John Kenny, 1675 Elevado, felt the developer is proposing the tract for personal gain and not for the good of the City. In response to his question the City Attorney said in part that the Council does have the right to deny the tract even if it meets the Code. Mr. Kenny asked Council to respect the position taken by the residents in the area. Clifford Anderson, 301 E. Colorado, representing a group of the subject area residents, spoke at length calling attention to portions of the EIR which he felt inadequate. He noted in particular the portion on Land Use which states that equestrian and hiking trails will be largely precluded by this development... also other land uses such as wildlife sanctuary, public safety and open space, visual amenity and visual and physical relief to the city scape will also be curtailed. He also noted the noise which would be generated by the additional traffic and also the impact on the schools, the possibility of fires in the hillside, the lack of sufficient recreational areas to serve the neW residents and the magnitude of the proposed cut and fill which could create a serious problem during heavy rain storms. All of these facts are important considerations in determining whether there will be an improvement in the quality of life. He also called attention to a recent communication sent out by the Planning Department to residents in the subject area concerning a special study which is to be made because it has been indicated that the area is in an active earthquake zone. He concluded by stating in part that residents in the area are entitled to a subdivision that will be compatible with the area and that they have taken a stand against the proposed subdivision as being improper for the hillside site. Irvin Livingston, President of the Highland Homeowners' Association, felt that the most important area of concern is for the safety of the children. He enumerated conditions which the association would recommend be imposed if Council should approve the tract. He suggested that the City adopt standards for hillside development and pointed out that the Highland residences are contiguous to this proposed subdivision. Bill Kenny, 1675 Elevado, 9th grade student at Foothills Jr. High school, said the school is currently crowded and that the classes are already overloaded. I Arthur Lane, 1815 Oakwood Avenue, said he would like to see the economic figure of the extra load it would place upon the City by the services necessary for the subject area - police, fire, recreation, etc. John Haigh, 1250 Oakglen, President of the organization SAVE which was formed because of concern over the tract referred to opposing petitions containing about 800 signatures. He asked Council to preserve and enhance the high quality of the residential areas and to preserve to the maximum possible extend the natural and manmade scenic beauty of the city. 9-7-76 - 3 - 22:9063 Lucille Hyde, 1235 Valencia Way, said in part her home is in the middle of the special study zone due to the earthquake fault and noted a requirement that a geological report has to be made before there could be any construction. Herbert Davis, 1241 Oakglen, circulated photographs he had taken of the subject area and felt it is fine property and would like it to so remain. Sherri Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road felt the tract would place a great impact on the schools and spoke in opposition to increasing the density by this tract and also that of the Anoakia property. I In response to a question Mr. Coke explained that Lot 101 was purposely withheld so it could be used as a buffer to prevent further development or growth of any nature north of the tract; that he has always said it would be given to the City and if the City did not want the lot a condition could be placed on it so it could never be sold, used or built on. He continued in part that he had conferred with the School District as to the impact on the schools and it was indicated that it would not adversely effect the schools and referred to a communication to that effect in the files of the City. Madge Jarrott, 1242 Oakglen, spoke to the narrow width of Oakglen which is proposed to bear most of the traffic generated by the tract. Marian Schmidt, 1523 Highland Oaks, referred to the water situation and the forthcoming increase in rates. The Water Manager stated in part that an additional 100 homes would not impose a significant impact on the water system. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing on the ErR was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Councilman Saelid referred to "Air Quality" on page 29 of the EIR which relates to the South Coast Air Basin - when the subject matter deals with the City and the West San Gabriel Valley. He also referred to the section of "Geology" page 34 . ... upon which most of the opposition has been based because the tract is proposed for a seismically active area. Also to the section with reference to the effects of the blasting which would be required during construction. Also to the section on noise levels. He felt there must be some discrepancy in the infor- mation obtained from the school district on the increase in enrollment, as it differs from that submitted by the residents. He continued in part that the statement in the EIR "that the slopes are steep and not considered sufficiently stable for a residential tract development" clearly indicates to him the area is not suitable for the proposed subdivision. I Councilman Margett stated in part that his biggest concern is ingress and egress of the traffic which would be generated. He agreed with Councilman Saelid in his observations and felt the subdivider should explore a less dense development. Councilman Parry submitted in part that most of his concerns were 9-7-76 - 4 - 22:9064 t:, I, included in the other presentations and questioned what safety measures were recommended during the period of construction... the trucks would generate a great deal of additional traffic and would present hazards for the children going to and from school. He felt most of potential adverse as well as the environmental problems were covered in the EIR. I Councilman Gilb responded in part to some of the observations made by public.input and felt everyone looks at things in a different light; that as far as the developers are concerned thay have a fine reputation in the city as builders of quality homes and are endeavoring to not only make a profit but to give value for the largest investment a person makes - his home. He was very concerned with the fact that there are so few streets leading into the tract -- there would not be the same problem if there were 6 or 7 streets... and his conclusion was that the development would create an environmental problem for all the residents who would be greatly affected during the construction period. Mayor Lauber felt the matter had been covered and added that she had in 'the past, experienced the same kinds of concerns which have been expressed here... and yet when a development was completed it was considered one of the most attractive, to wit, the Highlands area. She agreed that the ingress and egress is of great concern to her; that most of the problems seem to generate from traffic.. She felt they may not be insurmountable and that the developer has now a great deal of input from the public and the Council on which to work. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council hereby certifies that the Draft Environmental Impact Report has been completed in compliance with the California Environ- mental Quality Act and State Guidelines; has been reviewed and considered by the City Council and includes public testimony, staff reports and questions which were raised and responses by staff. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None r, TRACT NO. 31251 It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the hearing on Tract No. 31251 be CLOSED. I It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be SUSTAINED; that the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density and that the design of the subdivision is likely to cause substantial environmental damage; that these findings are based on the evidence presented to Council at this hearing and that the tentative map of Tract 31251 is hereby disapproved. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None RECESS (5 minutes) 9-7-76 - 5 - COUNCIL RECONVENED 22:9065 Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m. The Planning Commission recommended a text amendment which would amend the parking standards for commercial and industrial zones, as set forth in its Resolution No. 948. The parking standards of each commercial and industrial zone have been condensed into one general parking division. Section topics have been reorganized. The method of calculating required parking has been simplified (based on gross floor area rather than' modified gross floor area in most cases). P' -r - X T Tables, diagrams and language changes have been added for clari- I I ~ fication and simplification. Metric equivalents of each standard have A (V - N f -tE' I'll also been added and certain standards have been changed. A summary \'C U of all changes was attached to the staff report dated September 7. HEARING PARKING STANDARDS (INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL) APPROVED p: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED (590 S. Third) DONATION (GIRL SCOUTS) !,\Sf HEARING SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 21 APPOINTMENT V YOUTH COMMISSION Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be I heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney be and he is hereby instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Planning Commission Resolution No. 950 granted a conditional use permit for the continuation of the operation of a Girl Scout meeting house at 590 S. Third Avenue. Conditions of approval were set forth in the resolution. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unimously that the action of the Planning Commission be and it is bereby ratified. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that $150 be DONATED to the Girl Scout Council of Arcadia. Funds from General Contingency Account No. 417.28. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gi1b, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council scheduled public hearings for September 21 on the following two items: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 951 relating to a change in the General Plan for property on the north side of Las Tunas between EI Monte and the Arcadia Wash. 2. Appeal filed by Maidie T. Bong from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a modification request to allow a 30 foot building setback from the center line of Santa Clara at 124 N. Second Avenue in lieu of the 40 feet required. I Councilman Parry, liaison to the Youth Commission, introduced and presented an identification card to Dan Norris and MOVED to appoint him to the Youth Commission for the duration of a term to end June 1977. Motion seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened and audience participation ensued. Walter Ralston, Demetrio Cannata and Victor Noller of 86, 82 and 78 W. Sandra Avenue respectively, all spoke in opposition to the all night 9-7-76 - 6 - ,~' \ , " /', \. . '-:;f OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS I HEARING SCHEDULED NOV. 2 CENTRAL TELEMETERING SYSTEM (September 21) ~I. I '1 'l ~ ~;.f' I " ' ,,~'" ~- SIGNALS RESOLUTION NO. 4574 ADOPTED 22:9066 operation of JpJo's restaurant and asked Council to investigate. The. Planning Director advised that the matter will be before the Planning Commission on September 14. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, 'referred to traffic signals which he felt hinders the movement of traffic and related an experience he had recently when the signals were only flashing red... that he made better time and traffic seemed to be moving normally. Council received and commended staff on the report on overnight parking restrictions dated September 2. Councilman Saelid MOVED to accept the report and that no changes be made in the present regulations. Motion seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unani- mously. The communication concerning this subject from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission is hereby made part of.the record. Council received the staff report and recommendation concerning the draft Environmental Impact report on the proposed Foothill Boulevard improvement from Santa Anita to Michillinda. A public hearing on the EIR was scheduled for NOVEMBER 2, 1976. Staff advised that the specifications for a Central Telemetering System in the Water Department have been prepared and asked for approval and authority to advertise for bids. John Smith, Market Manager for Automation Associates, spoke to the specifications which he said were written in such a manner that a single manufacturer would bid on all equipment and because of this his firm would be precluded from bidding as they do not manufacture all of the equipment. He submitted a partial list of installations performed by his company and asked Council to reconsider. In response to questions the Water Manager submitted reasons for preferring one manufacturer to supply all equipment and be responsible therefor; that in his opinion it would eliminate many problems which could occur when dealing with more than one manufacturer and that he felt a savings of approximately 10 percent could be realized. Councilman Saelid suggested holding this over until the next regular meeting as he would like more information relating to the reasons why it is being limited to a single source; that he felt a savings can be accomplished without a diminution of the quality of the' system by opening it up. It may be that he will agree with the reasons but he would like to look into it further and MOVED to CONTINUE the matter until September 21. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Staff advised that the City's ongoing program of funding traffic signal maintenance with County Gas Tax monies is renewable at this time for the current fiscal year.. The City recently contracted with a private contractor which will result in lower costs, however, the City will still have some signal maintenance costs which must be paid to the County on receipt of billing and recommended the adoption of the following resolution requesting an allocation in the amount of $65,000 for a portion of 1976-77. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4574, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID 9-7-76 - 7 - HEARING SCHEDULED LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY (September 21) \ \ EQUIPMENT \ PURCHASE (Street sweeper) (. I EQUIPMENT 'I I PURCHASE' (Mini- pumpers) (: EQUIPMENT ~ \ PURCHASE (Trucks) 22:9067 TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and c~rried 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 Council was advised that the lease of city property located at the southeast corner of Second and Santa Clara expired on August I, 1976. It has been leased by Air Logistics Corporation since November 1971. Staff submitted conditions for a new lease agreement. However, it is necessary to hold a public hearing and same was scheduled for September 21. I Staff submitted the result of bids received for the purchase of a four wheel single gutter broom,~treet sweeper for the Department of Public works. Only two proposals were received. It was MOVED by Councilman M~rgett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the street sweeper be purchased 'from the low bidder, Nixon-Egli Equipment Company in the amount of $30,807.80 which includes sales tax as well as the trade-in of a 1967 Wayne model 973; that the other bid be rejected; that any irregularities or infor- . malities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that $30,807.80 be appropriated from the 1976-77 Capital Improvement Account for said purchase. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Staff submitted the result of bids received for the purchase of two mini-pumpers for the Fire Department. Two proposals were received for the mini-pumpers and various vendors were listed for supplying the equipment necessary to place the pumpers in operation. (Staff report dated August 19.) It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that two mini-pumpers be purchased from American La France in the amount of $55,752.17 and that the equipment be furnished by the listed vendors in the total amount of $3,769.51; that the other bid be rejected and any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that funds in the amount of $59,521.68 be appropriated from Capital Outlay Fund for 1976-77. AYES: NOES: AJlSENT: Council Members Gi1b, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None I Council received the result of bids received for the purchase of one 3/4 ton truck with utility body for the Department of Public Works and two 1/2 ton trucks for the Water Division. Considerable discussion ensued on the economics and benefits to the City of endeavoring where possible, to stay with one make of vehicle for ease of maintenance and service reasons. Council also noted the savings if the vehicles could be serviced locally and considered the difference of only $8B.l1 in the low bids for the 1/2 ton trucks - one locally and the other in Pasadena. However, the difference in the low bidders for the 3/4 ton truck was substantial. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 3/4 ton truck with 9-7-76 - 8 - / TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE r'''~' /J' l' LEAGUE/CALIF CITIES-VOTING DELEGATES FEDERAL PUBLIC WORKS ACT - PROJECTS r'.131{ I 22: 9068 utility body be purchased from Orrin Fox, GMC, Pasadena, in the amount of $5,086.58 including State sales tax and a trade-in and that the two 1/2 ton trucks be purchased from Huntington Ford, Arcadia, as Council finds this bidder, although not the lowest, to be the most responsible bidder in the amount of $7,947.70 including State sales tax and trade-ins. Funds are in the 1976-77 budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On MOTION ,by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows $125 was authorized for appropriation from the General Contingency Account to cover the cost of renting a transportation vehicle in connection with citizen attendance at an official meeting in Los Angeles in connection with taxes. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None During this consideration it was noted that the endeavor to take steps to reduce taxes was a Council effort as a whole although it had not been so reported in the press. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously Mayor Lauber and Vice Mayor Saelid were designated as the voting representative and alternate respectively to the League of California Annual Conference to be held in San Diego in October. The City Manager informed Council in detail of the possibility of obtaining funds under the recently approved Federal Public Works Act if reasonable proposals were submitted. Funds must be used for construction projects and there is a three month time limit for submitting projects. The objective of the Act is to bolster employment in the building trade. Because a preference is for previously shelved projects Council was particularly interested in an auditorium or community center which if accepted as a project would be totally funded by the federal agency. Other projects which might qualify were also submitted. The City Manager recommended that an amount up to $6000 be authorized for retention of an architect to prepare the application for a community center and it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Mayor Lauber that this amount be appropriated for said purpose. This motion did not carryon the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Margett, Lauber Council Members Gilb, Parry, Saelid None Councilman Saelid then MOVED to resurrect the plans for an auditorium which the School District submitted to the voters in 1965 and that an amount up to $2000 be authorized to be expended for the preparation of an application or prdposal. Mayor Lauber seconded this motion which carried on the following roll call vote. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber Councilman Gilb None Appropriate forms will be obtained and applications for other projects as submitted by the City Manager will be included.. These include a Longden Avenue water transmission line, Orange Grove gas 9-7-76 - 9 - ./ PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT APPROVED ., 1~,q~oL, SCRTD SUPPORT AUTHORIZED /" (, /Cq ~ ADJOURNMENT 22:9069 booster pumps, a multi-purpose recreation building, fire protection water line for the Civic Center and the Hospital, sidewalks and park deve lopment. In response to a matter brought up by Councilman Saelid the Chairman of the Sister City Commission advised that the possibility of arranging a trip to Central America next year will be taken up with the Commission at its next meeting. The suggestion emanated from the liaison of the Arcadia Friendship Club. Councilman Saelid referred to a situation concerning the Arcadia Datsun and asked staff to confer with the owner and his attorney to define the areas of conflict and report back to Council. I Councilman Saelid referred to an unfounded rumor which had been related to him concerning a project which would have had to have been considered by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. The Economic Coordinator explained in part how it could have come about. It had reference to a possible future location of the American Savings & Loan Company now housed temporarily at Wheeler and Santa Anita. In order for the Agency to keep informed on what is transpiring the Economic Coordinator will henceforth on a regular basis brief the Agency in this regard. In order to consider the following item the prov1s1ons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. At the last regular meeting Council approved the Short Range Transit Plan for 1976-80. However an error was made in the figure for one radio equipped van (page 44). It should read $17,500 instead of $14,500. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Short Range Transit Plan for 1976-80 be amended by deleting the figure $14,500 and inserting $17,500 for the one radio equipped van on page 44 of the plan. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Mayor Lauber read a Mailgram from the Southern California Rapid Transit District (President) concerning the position of the District in the present strike situation. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council of the City of Arcadia supports the District's hold-the- line posture in its present strike situation and that this action be submitted to the District forthwith. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Helms None None At 12:30 a.m. September 8, the meeting adjourned to September 21 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ~- K rf}z<,t- Mayor ; ~ze~~~ - 9-7-76 City Clerk - 10 -