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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 31,1978 (2) 1-= BIDS REJECTED (POLICE CARS) New call Authorized CITY-OWNED PROPERTY INFORMATION ONLY VARIANCE EXTENS ION American Savings I ~2: 94'35' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 31, 1978 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session on January 31, 1978 at 4 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Parry, Sae1id Council Member Margett On MOTION by Member Parry, seconded by Member Lauber and carried unanimously Member Margett was excused. The City Manager advised that only two bids were submitted and the low bid exceeded the budget amount. It was recommended that these be rejected; the bid call be modified and that the bids be re- advertised. Whereupon it was MOVED by Member Parry, seconded by Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bids be. rejected; that the elimination of the ten percent bid bond be authorized in the new bid call and that the dealers be permitted to bid on the cars accepting the trade-ins and 2) bid for outright purchase without trade-ins. It was noted that should the outright purchase be more advantageous, the City may sell the replaced patrol cars at auction or to the high bidder. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Parry, Sae1id None Council Member Margett Council received a report on proposals received for the acquisition of City-owned property at 521 N. First Avenue (adjacent to the 210 Freeway right-of-way). This is an information report only and will be considered at a later date. On June 1, 1976 the City Council granted American Savings & Loan Association a temporary permit for two years to locate at 30 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The Association now advised that it has worked with the City staff in an effort to obtain a permanent location and its communication of January 25 requested a two year extension contingent on its pursuing a permanent site in ~ooperation with the City staff. During the discussion Member Parry stated in part that before voting for an extension he would like to discuss specifics with the Association - to ascertain just what efforts have been made to relocate and what it actually wants. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Association has made efforts and is willing to relocate but the City has been unable to locate suitable 10catiom satisfactory to the Association. Member Parry MOVED to grant a six month's extension for the temporary structure; that if subsequent to the expiration of that time information is submitted that real efforts are being made toward finding a permanent location, that another extension be granted. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. It was then MOVED by Member Lauber, seconded by Member Gi1b and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the staff be accepted and that a one year extension be granted. This 1-31-78 - 1 - RESIGNATION (CONSIDINE) PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED TIME CAPSULES DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION RESOLUTION NO. 4718 ADOPTED Did Not Carry 22:9436 would allow American Savings a total of 16 months from this date. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Saelid Council Member Parry Council Member Margett It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously that the resignation of Mrs. Robert J. Considine from the Sister City Commission be accepted with regret. In order to consider the following items the prov1s10ns of Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Member Gilb, by Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: the seconded I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Saelid None Council Member Margett Discussion held on the progress of the time capsules which are to be installed at the Newcastle and Bicentennial Parks. Additional infor- mation as to the contents will be brought back to Council at the first meeting in September. Discussion ensued on plans for the City's 75th anniversary celebration and contents of a proposed resolution therefor. The City Attorney read the title of Resolution No. 4718, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE ARCADIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS THE OFFICIAL AGENCY FOR THE CITY 0 OF ARCADIA DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION, JAMES R. HELMS, JR. AS THE GENERAL CHAIRMAN THEREOF, DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL DATE THEREFOR, AND OFFICIAL LOGOTYPE THEREOF AND URGING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CITY ORGANIZATIONS TO USE THE LOGOTYPE IN THEIR PUBLICATIONS." It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, and seconded by Mayor Saelid that the reading of the full text be waived. Discussion held on the wording and inasmuch as it is primarily a City function with its attendant obligations, it was MOVED by Member Lauber, seconded by Member Gilb that the Resolution be amended to include Council Liaison, Mayor Pro Tempore Parry, to serve as a member of the Diamond Jubilee Committee. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Member Lauber Council Members Gilb, Parry> Saelid Council Member Margett Following further discussion it was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the fifth paragraph be amended to read after the word "festivities", "as approved by the City Council" and that the resolution as thus amended be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Saelid None Council Member Margett Member Parry said in part that he was voting AYE but did not really like the wording and could not see the urgency. 1-31-78 - 2 - SISTER CITY (TRIPOLIS, GREECE) RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Safety Members - Acturial Va lua tion I ~,=-" I 22:9437 RECESS - Reconvened at 5:50 p.m. On behalf of the City Council the Mayor will transmit a communi- cation to the proper authority in Tripolis, Greece to ascertain whether or not they desire to continue the Sister City Program. On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that an actuarial valuation be prepared by the State Retirement System for , the Safety Members at a cost of $538 - funds in the Retirement Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Saelid None Council Member Margett At 6:05 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m. February 7, 1978. ATTEST: ~4~ City Clerk 1-31-78 - 3 -