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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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BUDGET
(June 21)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 1977
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 7, '1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Walton W. Doering, Our Savior Lutheran Church
Councilman Robert G. Margett
PRESENT;
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1977 were APPROVED.
Council continued its consideration of the City's proposals to allocate
the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the ensuing year. This is the
third public hearing pursuant to Federal regulations. Mayor Saelid
declared the hearing open.
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, said in part that she was still
opposed to the $10,500 for HOY and said that the County offers a
complete service to the youth with relation to VD treatment. She also
felt the proposed funding for Dial-a-Ride and a Special Census would
be better used toward an auditorium, funds for which she does not
believe will come from the residents as they are be~ng taxed to the ~
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The Council members submitted individual viewpoints and concerns
about funding for HOY.. in summary.... traceability and/or accounting
of the exact use of the funds .. having the funds disbursed to HOY
through the Juvenile Diversion Project... going direct to HOY with the
funds .., other possible sources of funds, etc. Council Liaison to HOY,
Council Member Lauber, will meet with HOY and bring back answers to the
expressed concerns 'of Council. 'A staff member will accompany her. This
report will be..submitted to.Council in time for the June 21 regular meeting.
Mayor Saelid announced that the budget for the revenue sharing funds
will be continued to June 21.
This is the time and place scheduled for considering the proposed
1977-78 Budget in public hearing proceedings. Mayor Saelid advised
that the budget has been reviewed in detail and declared the hearing
open.
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, said in part she would like to
see the allocation for Arcadia Redevelopment in the amount of $37,516
placed in a fund for the construction of an auditorium which the City
needs more and commented further that the citizens have never had an
opportunity to vote on redevelopment.
No one else desired to speak. to the matter at this time and Mayor
Saelid advised that the hearing will be continued to June 21.
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HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
JUNE 21
HEARING
SCHEDULED
JUL Y 5
UNIFORM
BUILDING
CODE
Ch. 70
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AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION
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Public hearings were scheduled for June 21 on the following:
a. Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in
its denial of a request for a text amendment to change
the definition of automobile car wash to allow self-service
coin-operated car washes.
b. Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in its
denial of a request for modifications for a proposed R-3
development at 511 E. Live Oak Avenue.
A public hearing was scheduled for July 5 on Planning Commission
recommendation concerning a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
establishing R-M Residential Mountainou~ Single-Family zone.
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Pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning Commission it was MOVED
by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll
call vote as follows that staff be directed to submit a report to the
City Council on reconciling the existing Grading Code vs. Chapter 70
of the Uniform Building Code. (The Commission submitted that this is
in the interest of good planning in the mountainous areas of the City
to ensure that the grading, excavation and filling of such areas be
carefully regulated.)
On recommendation of the Planning Commission it was MOVED by Councilman
Parry, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote
as follows that a conditional use permit be granted Peter Ashley
Enterprises, dba San Francisco Cookie Company, to operate an eating
establishment at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue (in Fashion Park) subject to
all conditions set forth in Resolution No. 986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
(In order to act as the Redevelopment Agency)
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke to the water revenues which
have dropped due to the residents responding to water conservation.
He did not like the principal of raising the water rates for those
who are endeavoring to save water. He would like to see the extra cost
in the Water Department picked up by the City's General Fund.. if that
is impossible he suggested placing some type of an excise tax.. as a
separate item on the water bill... for instance call it drought excise
tax .... this could be reviewed periodically and when the situation
reverses itself the tax could be removed.
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Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Dr., suggested a shorter Newsletter
and perhaps the savings could be used for something like underwriting
a bus trip to the County Board of Supervisor's hearing on the County
Budget (similar to what was done last year). This would apprise the
Supervisors that the City is interested in reducing taxes.
Gordon Maddock, President of the Arcadia Board of Realtors, was advised
that a matter in which he is interested will be before the Planning
Commission on June 28... it is a proposed General Plan change for the
Newman Avenue area.
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
FOOTHILL
BLVD
(J ob No. 442)
Sully Miller
Company
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Carpeting)
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LIABILITY
INSURANCE
(Contract
Cities
Agreement)
APPROVED
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BALDWIN
IMPROVEMENT
Orange Grove-
Grandview
COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
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Council received the results of bids received and the recommendation
for the award of contract in connection with the improvement of
Foothill Boulevard (Job No. 442). The report (dated June 7) detailed
replacement of street lights which the bid covers.
It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Gilb
and carried on roll call vote as. follows that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder in the amount of $196,080; that all other bids be
rejected; that any 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 and that
$225,000 be appropriated from State and County Gas Tax Funds to cover
the cost of construction, engineering and inspection.
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Gilb, Lauber, Margett__
Parry, Saelid
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members
-Council Members
None
Council received the results of bids received and the recommendation
concerning the purchase of carpeting for the Library Art & Lecture Room,
Audio Visual Work Rooms, Administrative Offices, Library Board Room,
Circulation Offices, the Arcadia Room and the Technical Services area.
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Council Member Lauber
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder, Howard Rug Company of Arcadia, in the amount of
$8,890.55; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or
irregularities 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 in 1976-77 Capital Program.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
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The California Contract Cities' Association submitted a copy of a
proposed Joint Powers Authority Agreement and a memorandum explaining
actions which have been taken concerning assessment for a liability
insurance program. The City Manager has attended all of the meeting~ ~
where the results of the consultants' feasibility study and provisions
of the subject agreement were discussed. The City did not participate
in the initial development of the program so it is now necessary to
have the insurance risk and exposure and other data collected and
analyzed by the insurance consultants, Warren, McYe~gh, Griffin and
Huntington. The pro rata share of the fee would be $1,515. This
study will provide financial data and coverage available which will
enable Council to make a final decision.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the final draft of the Joint
Powers Agreement be APPROVED and that $1,515 be authorized for payment
of the assessment fee. Funds in the General Contingency Account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
The County Road Department, in cooperation with Sierra Madre, proposes
to improve Baldwin Avenue between Orange Grove and Grandview utilizing
Federal Aid Urban Funds. The southerly-half of Baldwin Avenue and
Orange Grove intersection lies within the jurisdictional limits of
Arcadia and is in poor structural condition and should be reconstructed
as a part of this project. This could be financed from available
County Aid to Cities Funds which are allocated to the City for such a
purpose and to maintain the select system of roadways. An Agreement
and two Resolutions are in order. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Parry, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4627
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4629
ADOPTED
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BIKEWAY
ALLOCATION
REQUEST
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PUBLIC
HEARING
SCHEDULED
(JULY 5)
SPEED LIMIT
DUARTE ROAD
INCREASED
TO 35 mph
V
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PURCHASE
(PRINT SHOP)
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as follows that the Agreement between the County and the City be
approved and executed by the Mayor and City Clerk.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4627 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A
PORTION OF BALDWIN AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF
HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member
Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further
reading of the full text be waived and tbat the same be ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4629 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES
FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BALDWIN AVENUE."
It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member
Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further
reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
In order to implement City Council action agreeing to participate in
the multi-jurisdictional bike path along the Rio Hondo Wash from Peck
Road to Whittier Narrows Recreation area (Resolution No. 4626) an
allocation request is necessary. Whereupon it was MOVED by Council
Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member Parry and carried on roll
call vote as follows that a request be made for an allocation of
$3,700 from the Bikeway Development Account to the County Road
Department for the development of said bike path.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Council scheduled a public hearing for July 5 on the application of
the Foothill Jewish Temple Men's Club for a license to conduct bingo
games.
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Council received a comprehensive report on the speed zoning on Duarte
Road which recommended a speed limit of 35 mph for the full length of
the roadway. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by
Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance to effect this change.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Council Member
Lauber, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
PRESENTATION
(Auditorium)
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
I~~~E RATE
(Ordinance
June 21)
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"RUBBISH
PICKUP
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as follows that equipment, repair and replacement for the Print Shop be
authorized for purchase at prices stipulated in the report dated
June 1. Funds in Capital Improvement Project.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
On advice from staff that McCalla Bros., Inc. has satisfactorily
completed the installation of a well line - Orange Grove 2A, it was
MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the work be accepted and that final
payment be authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
In order "to consider the following item the provisions of the Procedural
Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by
Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Dr. Richard Cordano, Arcadia High School Principal, introduced the
President and Vice President of the High School Student Body, Mark
Tober and Cathy Pendo, who presented to Mr. Gilb, Chairman of an
Auditorium Committee, a check for $800 which represents donations from
the students. Mr. Gilb accepted the check and stated in part that
Incorporation Papers have now been filed with the Secretary of State
and that a formal drive will start in September; also that he is
developing a committee for various functions as ,the drive gets under
way. Joseph Sargis was then introduced. He will be handling the
financial end of the project. Mayor Saelid commented in part that
this is not a City project although everyone will help.
In order to consider the following item the prOV1S10ns of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Margett,
seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Council received a staff report recommending a water rate increase
which presented two alternate plans with advantages and disadvantages
in both instances. The proposed rates would be effective after
August 1, 1977. Either plan would provide sufficient revenue for
their projected periods. However Plan B was preferred mainly because
of the surplus generated for the fiscal year 1977-78 and the ability
to construct the delayed capital projects in the department. Under
this Plan the rate would be increased from 24~ per 100 cubic feet to
30~ per 100 cubic feet. This Plan would postpone an additional rate
increase until the fiscal y.iar 1980-81. ' The amount of increase bi-
monthly was' indicated for the average user:: Council indicated its'
preference for Plan B and the City Attorney will prepare :an ordinance
for introduction at the next regular meeting.
Request from the Best' Disposal' Company for permi'ss{on to begin its
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CLAIM
DENIED
(Trostle)
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CLAIM
DENIED
(Withee)
WATER
CONSERVATION
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ORDINANCE
NO'. 1598
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residential ,pickup, at 6 a.m. when the weather forecast"is pr.edicted to.
be 95 degrees or more. It was-noted in. their communication that ~the .
intense heat causes their trucks to overheat and the personnel to suffer
from heat exhaustion. Due to complaints from residents about the noise,
equipment and radio from the rubbish vehicles prior to 7 a.m. the Chief
of Police recommended that the hours for collection remain the same. It
was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman'Gilb and carried
unanimously that the request be DENIED.
On recommendation'of the City Attorney the personal damage claim filed
by Larry C. Trostle was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded
by Councilman Parry and carried on roll, call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry,.Saelid
None
None
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The City Attorney recommended the claim for personal damages filed
by James Withee, Betty Withee, and, Ashley Withee be denied. It was
MOVED by Councilman Margett, se~onded by Council Member Lauber and
carried on roll call vote'as follows that the claim be DENIED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
At the last regular meeting Council had asked the City Attorney to
prepare a proposed ordinance to establish a water conservation plan
for the City patterned after the one adopted by the City of Los
Angeles. None of the requirements would be effective until a Procla-
mation to place into effect one of the five phases is issued by the
Mayor with Council concurrence, and published after receipt of
recommendation from the Water Manager.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1598 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA ADDING DIVISION 3 TO PART 5, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VII OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN FOR
. THE CITY OF ARCADIA.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of
Ordinance No. 1598 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABS ENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Discussion held on problems connected with very large teenage parties;
the burden on the Police Department and.wethods for control. Council
would like input from staff. The Chief of Police, the City Manager
and the City Attorney will bring back a report and recommendation.
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Read a letter of appreciation from Mrs. Cay Mortensen on naming her
Senior Citizen of the Year.
Brought up a request for permission to use ,the City Seal on some type
of plaque to be presented to soccer teams during forthcoming games in
England and Ireland. The use of the seal did not appear appropriate
and other approaches were discussed. Something to be worked out.
It was also noted that during the last trip abroad the soccer team
was housed in Partington, England. The hospitality was tremendous and
Council will have a Resolution of appreciation prepared to be presented
to the official body of that City.
At 10 p.m. Council
Council reconvened
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