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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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RECONVENED
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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
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
RATIFIED
(590 S. Third)
DONATION
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SEPTEMBER 21
APPOINTMENT
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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.
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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
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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
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HEARING
SCHEDULED
LEASE OF
CITY
PROPERTY
(September 21)
\ \ EQUIPMENT
\ PURCHASE
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sweeper)
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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.
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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