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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 18,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION (CONSIDINE) HEARING FEE SCHEDULE (Conditional use permit) 19:8109 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1972 The City Council of the 'City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Rev, George Brincat, Church of the Holy Angels Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5 were APPROVED, May~ Hage presented to Robert J, Considine a plaque from Los Angeles County First District Supervisor, Pete Schabarum, expressing appreci- ation for his many efforts and accomplishments during his tenure as Mayor and Councilman of the City of Arcadia, Recommend3tion concerning fee schedules for conditional use permits was continued from June 20, 1972 meeting to allow various groups to study and confer with the Planning Director, Planning Commission Resolution No, 786 stipulated fees starting with $100 for property 15,000 sq, ft" and under to $750 for property 135,000 sq, ft, and over, Letters from the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Realtors were acknowledged, fJ~ ~ {J f/JaCk Lamb, President of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern about the City remaining competitive along with surrounding communities and referred to a survey which indicates El Monte has the highest rate in the area with a flat fee of $175, He felt the top figure of $750 recommended in the Planning Commission resolution, was too high and submitted the Chamber recommendation for $250 for anything 50,000 sq, ft" and over, I William Beckwith, realtor, agreed with the recommendations of the Chamber and felt that it would not in any way take away from the Planning Commission or the City Council the control they now have over conditional use permits but it would allow applicants to apply who now cannot, No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani- mously, Councilman Arth stated in part that he would favor the recommendation of the Commission with some minor modifications; that every effort has been made to accommodate applicants and still have them pay their own way, He felt if the fee were too low staff would find itself in the position of processing applications which never go through, That a fee should be established so that good intent is shown on the part of the developer to go ahead if the conditional use permit were granted. Councilman Butterwo,th stated in part that he would be inclined to 7-18-72 - 1 - fl: ~ v. ;? HEARING (Zone Change) APPROVED p,' J~~1 HEARING (Amusement Games) CONTINUED 19:8110 concur in the recommendations of the Chamber and the Board of Realtors; that in general an endeavor is made to have the projects on a self- sustaining basis which is right, however this is a situation where revenue is produced independently and the entire community has a lot at stake in new enterprises and buildings coming in which are appropri- ately zoned and that the City should be competitive and if the fee schedules are out of line it is not inconceivable that the developer will go elsewhere, That the amount of money received for conditional use permits is almost inconsequential and it is in the interests of everyone that businesses be induced to locate in the city, He would agree with the recommendations of the Chamber and the Board of Realtors, Councilman Helms stated in part that a flat fee of $200 regardless of I property size had been the policy for a long time, However, when two rather gross situations arose Council asked for a recommendation for graduated fees based on the size of proposed developments. He noted the minimum fee has been reduced from $200 to $100 for the smaller projects and $750 for properties 135,000 sq, ft, and over, He indicated concern for the areas requiring over $500 and favored a maximum fee of $500 for all properties 85,000 sq, ft" and over, Discussion ensued on the cost to the department for the processing, The Planning Director had estimated $114 without the work provided by other departments, Councilman Scott stated in part that the report from the department on the cost of processing does not indicate what would have been brought in under the former fee and under the proposed new schedule, or whether or not the costs actually exceeded the fee, He felt if a $500 maximum is to be established that perhaps staff should prepare a new fee schedule which would change the relationships of the square footage and the filing fee, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and ca~ried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed fee schedule be adopted with a modification - that the maximum fee for all properties over 85,000 sq, ft" be $500, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage Councilman Scott None Prior to considering this item Councilman Scott indicated he has an interest in the property in question and would therefore abstain from any participation, Recommendation of the Planning Commission for change of zone from R-l to R-3 on property at 445 - 461 W, Duarte Road (Resolution No, 786), The Planning Director explained the su~rounding improvements which are primarily R-3 in an area designated as High Density Residential in the General Plan, It is proposed to develop a 46-unit condominium on the site. The application was filed by Shareholders Capital Programs on behalf of Alton E, and Muriel L, Scott, Lawrence A. Beckstrom and Norina Cannizzo as owners. Pro- jecturals were reviewed. I Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously, Whereupon it was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be sustained and the zone change request be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms," I, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None ~ ~d~ -1/~ Application filed by Gene R, Beley for a Council Pe~mit to allow the 7-18-72 - 2 - I TRACT NO. 28755 TENTATIVE mp ~#V I 19:8111 in~tallation and operation of a family Bowling Alley, 188 W, Las Tunas Drive. operation was explained and Mayor Hage game room at the Santa Anita The nature of the proposed declared the hearing open, The applicant stated in part that he proposes to reduce the existing 6 billiard tables to 2 and place 20 games in a Game Room at the facility, That an endeavor is being made to upgrade the type of amusement being off~red and suggested an inspection be made of a similar facility at 4459'E, Eag~e Rock Boulevard in Los Angeles, The owner-operator of the, Bowling Lanes, Howard Brown, stated the same personnel will be retained and they will install a television monitor and are giving thought to the "removal 'of a wall in order to maintain surveillance, There is no age limit, He stated that liquor is not served on the con- course and would not be permitted in the proposed game room. Walt Landor, 1465 Rodeo Road, suggested a provision be considered to assure the City that the business operation will not deteriorate, No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott,' seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, Discussion ensued on the City's position if the operation should deteri- orate in any aspect and it was pointed out that the renewal permit is before Council annually and that it may be revoked at any time~ Some members of Council felt the permit could be granted and the police be required to visit the operation from time to time and if complaints were received the permit would not be renewed. This was not a unanimous observation as Councilmen Helms said he was not prepared to vote at this time and asked that a report be obtained from the police department as to complaints. Councilman Scott would like to see specific hours imposed and to be advised as to responsibility for the manner in which the game room will be operated, The owner-operator will submit a report along this line, Whereupon the matter was continued to AUGUST 1, the next regular meeting date, All reports to be in Council's hands by that date, including a recommendation from the Police Chief, Planning Commission recommendation for approval of a tentative map of Tract No, 28755 - 950-1010 W, Foothill Boulevard, It is proposed to create a 25 lot subdivision on the site, The Planning Director dis- played and explained projecturals - which indicated that all but 2 lots would be less than the 10,000 sq, ft, minimum requirement for the subject area which is located between Foothill Boulevard and the Foothill Freeway, Property to the north is developed with single family dwellings and zoned R-O & D, 30,000 sq. ft" the east and west is developed with single family dwellings and zoned R-l, 10,000 sq, ft., the south across the freeway is zoned R-O & D, 15,000 sq, ft, John Youngsten, 316 Armada Road, subdivider, spoke at length of the endeavors encountered in arriving at the present 'proposal which will provide homes in the $40,000 to $50,000 bracket, He did not feel homes at higher prices would sell due to the proximity of the freeway, George Cassatt, President Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' As- sociation, read in full a communication dated July 11 addressed to the Planning Commission in which it was requested that the Commission ask the subdivider to design a plan to employ this land area at or very close to the present minimum limit of 10,000 sq, ft, He reiterated this position and asked Council to reverse the decision of the Commission. Hovanness D. Dadourian, 1024 Don Alvarado Drive, referred to homes constructed on Don Alvarado Drive and Don Diablo Drive (between the Freeway and Foothill Boulevard) and submitted that from his calculations 10,000 sq. ft. homes could be constructed, on, the property in question and sell for approximately $53,000 which he ,thought would financially have the same results to the developers and ,owners as in the present proposal. 7-18-72 - 3 - TRACT NO. 19699 FINAL MAP APPROVED d- /J 3:1. 19 :8112 Council was concerned with the dimensions of the lots and acknowledged that in the past some substandard lots had been approved but not with a subdivision of 25 lots with only 2 meeting the minimum requirement, It was also submitted that in order to save time and expense the Planning Department should advise future applicants that Council will adhere to the city's zoning ordinances. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth that the tentative tract map be DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to the applicant being permitted to take further steps to file another application within a six months period without payment of any additional fee to the City, The Planning Department to take note thac the City Council is going to stand by the zoning ordinances and thaC future applicants be so informed. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. I Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the final map of Tract No, 19699, extension of Las Flores Avenue east of Fifth Avenue, It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that said final map be APPROVED subject to conCinued compliance with all conditions imposed in the approval of the tentative map. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TRAFFIC WEST ARCADIA AREA WORK ACCEPTANCE (Vernon) Job 391 ~/;; 71 CONTRACT AWARD (Lighting - Job 393) -/ /;1 g5' Walt Landor, 1465 Rodeo Road, asked about the upgrading of the police facility which was a matter before the electorate on February 29, He was informed by the City Manager that studies are being finalized and should be forthcoming, These will relate to all areas including comLllunications. Council received and referred to staff the communication dated July 7 from the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association suggesting ways for improved traffic flow in that area, On recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Public Works the work performed by Vernon Paving Company in the improvement of Santa Clara Street was ACCEPTED and final payment was AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the following two bids were received for the trenching and/or conduit boring for street lighting system Job No, 393 and recommended the award of contract on the basis of the alternate bid-boring to the low bidder, Basic-Bid - Trenchin~ ~1l,096, U 8,429,00 I Smith Electric Supply S & W,Electric Co, Alternate bid-boring $10,762,50 8,201. 50 Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to S & W Electric Company in the amount of $8,201,50, that the other bid be rejected and that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby, authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Scott, Helms, Hage None None 7-18-72 - 4 - LIBRARY PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING (Bids rejected- Job 395) v' I CONTRACT AWARD STREET MAINTENANCE (Job 377) 19:8113 The City Manager and the Assistant City Engineer reported on the following bids received for landscaping the Library parking lot (Job No, 395), and recommended the rejection of all bids as they exceed the engineer's estimate. Moulder Bros, GTS Co" In c , California Landscape, Inc, Valley Crest Landscape, Inc. $27,795 29,113 29,900 36,417 It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that all bids be rejected and that staff explore ways to reduce the cost, The City Manager and the Assistant City Engineer reported on the bids received and made recommendation for the award of contract to the low bidder on the street maintenance Job No, 377 Slurry Seal: v ~__ /.;P 6 ~ Asphalt Coating Company Anderson Bros. Asphalt Preservation Specialist 'Chamber-Mix Concrete, lue. Flex-Paving & Engineering, Inc, $14,998,50 14,787 ,00 13 ,477 ,50 12,960,00 12,708.00 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Flex-Paving & Engineering, Inc" in the amount of $12,708; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The City Manager and the Water Manager reported on bids received for the installation of a 24-inch transmission main in Baldwin Avenue and a 20-inch transmission main in Longden Avenue. Recommendation was made for the award of contract, See report dated July 10, 1972, CONTRACT AWARD TRANSMISSION MAIN INSTALLATIONS ~J.:1!,d It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and , ~ carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for the Baldwln Avenue 24 inch transmission main installation. be awarded to Barron & Eckhart in the amount of $56,289,90, and the contract for the Longden Avenue 20 inch transmission main installation be awarded to J, M, ' Covington, Corporation in the amount of $60,850; 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 and they are hereby authorized to execute the contracts in form approved by the City Attorney, I TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE (County Gas Tax) /-IOr~- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that for the past three years the City has funded Traffic Signal Maintenance with County Aid to Cities Gas Tax Funds; that due to recent increases in maintenance charges by the County Road Department and the three new signals curr~ntly being installed under the TOPICS program, it is necessary to increase the amount of the requested funds from $31,000 7-18-72 -5 - 19: 8114 to $38,000 for the 1972-73 fiscal year. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate resolution requesting an allocation of $38,000 of County Aid to Cities Gas Tax Funds for said maintenance, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None SUNSET BLVD. IMPROVEMENT COUNTY CONTRACT 2164 :7-/17~ The City Manager and Director of Public Works submitted a report and recommendation concerning the widening of Sunset Boulevard between Huntington Drive and Duarte Road dated July 14, 1972, The County made I a determination that the project is of general County interest and agreed to undertake the construction of the project provided the City would acquire the necessary right-of-way, Reports included the Environ- mental Impact Statement as required, the County request for jurisdiction over Sunset for construction purposes, and an appropriation request for $38,000 from Unallocated State Gas Tax Funds for street lighting and traffic signal modifications, It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council consent by resolution to inclusion of Sunset Boulevard between Huntington Drive and Duarte Road as part of the System of Highways of the County of Los Angeles, that the Environmental Impact Statement be APPROVED by resolution and that the resolution also indicate that Council finds that the project has no significant effect on the environment. That $38,000 be appropriated from Unallocated State Gas Tax Funds for street lighting and traffic signal modifications for this project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT:, Counc ilmen None None Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage CONSTRUCTION The City Manager and the Director of Public Works advised of the YARD SITE request for temporary construction yard site to be established at the (Flood Control northeast corner of El Monte and Las Tunas to be used in connection Project)/" , with the installation of a storm drain on Holly Avenue between Las r;, .....~/t; /0. Tunas Drive and Lemon Avenue, The contractor has leased the property / . ........ ' .:~..I subject to the approval of the city and has already moved in equipment ~, and is stockpiling dirt, /fX/1"a,M v Council considered the request at length and from the various reports as to the manner in which the site is currently being maintained it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED subject to the payment forthwith of $1000 to the City Treasurer;that a cash performance bond is posted in the amount of $2500; that the property be maintained I in a dust free clean condition satisfactory to the City during the time the project is in construction and upon its completion, That no further ' use of the site be permitted until these conditions have been met, (Staff will get word to the contractor prior to his starting work in the morning,) AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage NOES: None ABSENT:None During the above deliberations it was submitted that had the contractor made his request before establishing the temporary site at the subject corner arrangements could have been made for him to use land at another location which would not be ,within such close confines to the 7-18-72 - 6 - ADVERTISE / FOR BIDS (Street maintenance) I FIELD ~ SUPERVISORS FIELD TRIP JUVENILE COUNSELOR ,/' (Police) ORDINANCE NO. 1456 ADOPTED ...--- I ORDINANCE NO. 1~57 INTRODUCED ~ 19:8115 residences; where his activities would not create the nuisance from the dirt stockpiling, On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the annual street improvement project Job No, 394 be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be returned July 31, This project to be financed with State Gas Tax Funds and Capital Improvement Project Funds, On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that $150 be appropriated from Council Contingency Account to help defray the cost of a Field Supervisors trip to Catalina Island July 21, 22 and 23, There will be 14 supervisors participating, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Police Department be authorized to submit an application for a juvenile counselor to the Los Angeles Regional Ju~tice Planning Board, This person would be assigned to the Police Department. Federal assistance would be provided in this personnel need, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1456, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9275,2,2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE FILING FEE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT," It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1456 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The City Attorney presented for the first time explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1457, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9252,1,4 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, INCLUDING CATTLE AND HORSES, IN THE R-l ZONE'," It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows fuat the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1457 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None 7-18-72 - 7 - 19:8116 ORDINANCE NO. 1458 INTRODUCED The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1458 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS TO PERMIT PRIVATE CLUBS, FRATERNITIES, SORQRITIES, LODGES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ON A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BASIS IN ANY ZONE." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1458 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, .Scott, Rage None None I RESOLUTION NO. 4275 ADOPrED ./ The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4275, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTION 1773 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4174," It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilme~ Arth, Butterworth, Helms"Scott, Hage None None RESOLUTION NO. 4276 / ADOPTED The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4276 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BALDWIN AVENUE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF VAL STREET." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 4277 of Resolut ion No. 4277 ent it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED v/' OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING RATES FOR A CITY AMBULANCE s: 51f r f;-t Y SERVICE. " . It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None I RESOLUTION NO. 4279 ADOPrED 0/ The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4279 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF SUNSET BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Cou~cil~an Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4279 be waived, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None 7-18-72 - 8 - 19:8117 Councilman Helms observed that he was against the environmental impact and the widening of Sunset Boulevard in,the first place; that it would only invite more traffic through the city and he has altered his thinki~g about it, howev~r, he recognized it is too late to do anything about the situation, It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No, 4279 be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counctlmen Arth, Butterworth, Scott~ Hage Councilman Helms None IESOLUTION O. 4280 DOPTED \....-'" The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4280, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTION IN RELATION TO THE CASE OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ET AL, V, AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, ET AL., CLASS ACTION "SMOG" SUIT TO WHICH CITY IS A PARTY. II It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...-- At the request of Councilman Scott the City Manager will provide Council with current financial statements prior to the meeting of August 24 at which time the tax rate will be fixed, Financial statements will also be submitted to Councilman Scott in order to bring his records up to date, BOARD and/or COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the following persons were reappointed to the Board and/or Commission as indicated, All terms are for four years and will expire JUNE 30, 1976, _ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Mrs, Alvin J, Lenz Mis, LeRoy Patnou Mrs. Dennis B. Pickens Mrs, Dan Willis I ---PERSONNEL BOARD J. Lyle Cunningham Raymond God frey ____SISTER CITY COMMISSION Mrs, Paul Hackstedde HUGO REID Councilman Arth asked for the thinking of Council on whether or not DRIVE / to include certain streets in the vote to be taken on the future r. -6 J,J" status of Hugo Reid Drive. The consensus of Council was that the , ''-'', ,'( appropriate portion of Baldwin Avenue be included, that the College ftr,(ht) ;'-,:.0-: area be included, that the appropriate portion of Huntington Drive d and the small portion of Sunset Boulevard be,excluded, It was noted the'communications asking for the resident preference will soon go forward and that a card vote will be taken, 7-18-72 - 9 - ELECTION MEASURES (Under consideration) Income Tax Levy ./: /.2 77 MOTIO N EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Jensen) PARAMEDIC PROGRAM NEW APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD & COMMISSIONS ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 19 :8118 Councilman Butterworth submitted for Council ~onsideration two Charter amendments which if approved by Council would be placed before the electorate on the November ballot, One would prohibit any City Council from levying an income tax for revenue without the approval of the voters, He stated in part that although there is not yet legislation before the State which would enable City Councils to levy such a tax for revenue, he felt it is only a matter of time and noted that as a representative of the City with the League of California Cities it has come to his attention that the idea has been suggested many times throughout the state. In his opinion no income tax should be levied by a City Council unless the people are given an opportunity to vote on the matter regardless of any enabling act that might come forth from the State Legislature, I The other would be a Charter revision to permit a maximum of three terms a Councilman may serve instead of the present limitation of two terms, He stated in part that as Chairman of the Charter Revision Committee in 1968 the limitation of two terms was set because at that time a Councilman could serve forever and noted also that the League of Women Voters were not in favor of the change at the time; that he now has some reservations about the two term limitation and questioned whether or not it would be in the best interests of the City that three new Councilmen could come on Council at the next election for instance, which was exactly what the League of Women Voters pointed out, He felt he could appropriately suggest this as he would not seek re-election under any set of circumstances and noted his 16 years of public service, In conclusion Councilman Butterworth submitted that 'if agreeable it should be done this year as it should not become a campaign issue in a councilmanic or special election. In order to take action on th~ and following items, the prOV1Slons of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary document requesting the Board of Supervisors to perform specific duties in connection with the propositions, The City Clerk will so alert the County Registrar of Voters of the possibility, It was pointed out by Councilman Butterworth that the matter will be brought before Council many times in the forthcoming weeks and there will be an opportunity to vitiate any action Council may have taken, On recommendation of the City Manager an additional 60 day leave of absence was granted Police Officer Darwin Jensen. He is recuperating from an accident. On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, I seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that staff be authorized to file applications for the specialized training under the paramedic program, Mayor Rage reminded Council of the new appointments still to be made to the various board; and/or commissions, At 11:15 p,m" the meeting ADJOURNED to THURSDAY JULY 27 at 7:30 p,m, dk~~ Mayot/ . ~TTEST: ~ / ~~.~ ~p~ City Clerk - 10 _ ~ 7-18-72