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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
YOUTH
WELCOME
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PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1972
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Thursday, October 19, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Mayor Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1972 were APPROVED on
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously.
Council welcomed the youth who were observing the meeting as part of
their Civics Class curriculum from the Arcadia High School.
The recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission concerning
the proposed Game Room at the Santa Anita Bowling Lanes, 188 W. Las
Tunas Drive,was received and is to be made part of the hearing on the
matter on November 7.
The recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission was received
concerning acquisition of land in the Santa Anita Gardens area on
Colorado Boulevard west of Santa Anita Avenue, to be developed into a
neighborhood park. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that
staff be authorized to obtain an appraisal of the subject property at
a fee of $750.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
COMMUNICATIONS
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'LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
, ANNEXATION NO. 2
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Council acknowledged receipt of and ordered filed communioations from
the following:
(Gareth A. Dorn (Redevelopment Agency)
~lyde L. Simpson (Redevelopment Agency)
~Mrs. Johanna A. M. Hofer (Fashion Park)
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The City Clerk advised of the filing by the City Engineer of the Report
on Annexation No.2 to the Lighting Maintenance District. Public
Hearing scheduled for hearing objections to said annexation.
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Library
Parking Lot
Landscaping)
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CONTRACT
(Patrol cars)
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
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shovel)
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Council received the following bid results and recommendation for the
award of contract for landscaping the Library West Parking Lot:
R. O. Boyette Co.
G.T.S. Co., Inc.
Mac-Well Co.
Lowe-Hydro Co.
Duke's Landscaping
$42,687
30,813
28,400
26,023
21,702
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows ,that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder, Duke's Landscaping, in the amount of $21,702; 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; $23,700 was appropriated from the Capital Improvement
Fund and $2000 was transferred from the unexpended Library Lighting
Project Fund to the aforesaid account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Bu~terworth, Helms, Scott
None
Mayor Hage (due to his business affiliation with the awardee)
None
The City Manager reported on the following bids received for the
purchase of ten new patrol cars which will be replacements for the ten
1971 Plymouth models in use since May 1971:
Wegge-Dodge (Dodge Coronet)
Mackaig &.Son-Plymouth
Savage Pontiac-American Matador
Ricker Motors - American Matador
Orrin Fox-American Matador
Arrow Chevrolet-Chevelle
(Unit cost)
$2,466.80
2,734.05
2,743.03
2,955.00
2,971.63
3,554.85
(Total)
$24,668.00
27,340.48
27,430.32
29,550.00
29,716.31
35,548.50
It was explained that Wegge-Dodge had requested its bid be withdrawn
due to errors in computation, therefore, staff recommended the award
to the second lowest bidder. Considerable discussion ensued o~the
procedure in advertising for these bids, the Charter provision
concerning bids, the legal aspect and the type of car which the
police department had indicated it would prefer for safety and job
efficiency reasons. Councilman Helms requested a copy of this
police report.
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the ten patrol cars be
purchased from Mackaig &,Son (Plymouths) in the amount of $27,340.48
including trade-ins; that all other bids be rejected; that any
irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be
waived and that a purchase order be issued. Funds are in the 1972-
73 Budget.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Scott, Hage
Councilmen Arth, Helms
None
The City Manager reported and made recommendation for the award of
contract on the following bids received for furnishing the Water
Department with a tractor shovel to replace a 1962 Michigan Loader
Model 75A:
Consolidated Equipment Sales
, Shepherd Machinery Co.
Johnson Tractor Co.
$18,925.85 Allis-Chalmers 840
21,674.55 Caterpillar 920
25,325.00 Caterpillar 920
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It was noted that the low bidder's proposal does not meet the mlnlmum
specifications. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded
by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the tractor shovel be purchased from Shepherd Machinery Company
in the amount of $21,674.55; that the other bids be rejected; that
any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be
waived; and that the issuance of a purchase order be authorized.
Funds in the 1972-73 Water Department Budget.
AYES:
, NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
The Water Manager will communicate reasons for the rejection of the
bid on an Allis-Chalmers 840 to Consolidated Equipment Sales Company.
The request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association
for permission to install one galvanized steel cable standard at the
southeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road was APPROVED on
MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
unanimously. Conditions under which approval was granted are as
follows:
1. The association employ a contractor that has acceptable
experience in this type of work.
2. Provide insurance in amounts and in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney.
3. Work shall conform to specifications on file in the Department
of Public Works.
4. That all future replacement and maintenance costs of poles
and cables be paid by the Association.
5. That no permits for the use of the poles or cables be granted
until the applicant submits accurate details of the banner to
the Department of Public Works. This will prevent over-
loading of the poles and guard against inadequate roadway
clearances.
6. The poles once installed shall become public property and
their future use by any organization will be subject to the
conditions of a permit issued for each occurrence py the
City Manager.
7. Any organization requesting a permit for the use of these
poles shall be responsible for the installation and removal
of both cable and banner.
8. The new cable standard shall be given a prime coat and color
coat identical to that provided on the other cable standards
that were installed under the prior project.
It was noted that the committee appointed on October 3 to meet with
the landscape maintenance contractor, Napolitano, concerning scalping
and reseedings of the city lawns, had completed its deliberations.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth that the action on
motion by Council on October 3 be vitiated; that the contractor be
paid $1000 for the scalping of the lawns after this work has been
accomplished together with performance satisfactory to the Director
of Public Works - with the further provision that he is to be paid
an additional sum of $1000 when he has also scalped the lawns at the
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BENCH
REPLACEMENT
APPROVED
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PLANNING'
DEPARTMENT
Part time
employee
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CHAMBER of
COMMERCE
(sign
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1466
INTRODUCED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1467
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appropriate time in 1973 - all to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works. Motion seconded by Councilman Scott.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works
it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the California Bench
#2 Series as produced by Brooks Concrete Products Company be adopted
as the official City of Arcadia street bench; that $1,600 be appropri-
ated from the Capital Improvement Fund to pay the cost of the initial
20 benches as well as to provide for replacements in order for the
program to continue on a positive basis.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman
Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call
vote as follows that $4,150 be appropriated from the Council Con-
tingency Account for funding of a part-time employee in the Planning
Department.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
Request of the Chamber of Commerce to use the existing brackets to
display signs at all times when there is not a special event within
the various business districts which utilize the brackets. After
discussion it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Scott and carried unanimously that the request be APPROVED on a six
months trial basis and that the permanent type posters be approved
by staff.
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
Bnd read the title of Ordinance No. 1466, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY KNOWN
AS 404-526, 415-437, AND 471-509 WEST DUARTE ROAD, 1111-1117 LA CADENA
AND 1107-1115.HOLLY AVENUE FROM ZONE R-l AND R-2 TO R-3."
!t was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
of Ordinance No. 1466 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
Bnd read the title of Ordinance No. 1467, entitled: "AN ,ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING'SECTIONS 4125.11.1
AND 4133 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL IMPOUND
FEES."
!t was MOVED by'Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1467 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4297
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4298
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RECESSED
8:30 p.m.
RECONVENED
8:45 p.m.
POLICE
FACILITY
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STATEMENTS
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MEASURES
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ORDINANCE
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4297, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE CONSTI-
TUTIONAL AMENDMENT KNOWN AS PROPOSITION 14."
Following discussion on the content, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as
follows that Resolution No. 4297 be adopted with the deletion of the
second paragraph on the first page.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4298, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS
TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT AND FIXING A TIME FOR
HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID ANNEXATION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
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
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried unanimously that the meeting be recessed. (Council
immediately thereafter convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency.)
Council reconvened and continued the regular council meeting.
Councilman Scott expressed concern about the delay in the plans for
the expansion of the police facility to which the City Manager.
advised that some report should be forthcoming by the next regular
meeting. Councilman Helms submitted that it might be well to await
the legislative action on the revenue sharing program.
At the suggestion of Councilman Scott, future financial statements
will be placed on the official agenda for the second meeting of each
month.
At the suggestion of Councilman Helms the Director of Public Works
will undertake a survey of freeway routes to determine if there are
any areas of danger due to the lack of barriers.
In order to take action on the following matters the provisions of
the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously-Councilman Butterworth was excused from attending
the meeting of November 7.
On recommendation of the Land Committee it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call
vote as follows that staff be authorized to purchase from the State
Division of Highways excess freeway land on Colorado Boulevard west
of Santa Anita Avenue (referred to by State as 07-LA-210-32.0
Parcel Nos. B2117, B2118 and B2119) for the sum of $33,000; that said
amount be appropriated from Capital Improvement Account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
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LAND
PURCHASE
(Park
purposes)
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On recommendation of the Land Committee it was MOVED by Councilman
Scott, seconded by ~ouncilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the City purchase from the State Division of Highways a
parcel of land referred to as 07-LA-21 0-32.2 Parcel B2144 Ul and
Alley area for $750. Same to be used for the expansion of the
Eisenhower Park at Second Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Funds to be
appropriated from the Capital Improvement Account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
FIRE DRILL Discussion was held on an appropriate location for the fire drill tower
TOWER which has been under consideration for some time. The City Manager
B indicated the availability of property for $104,000 at the southeast
n I.J, /. , . (J corner of Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue in the City of Monrovia.
oiK' ~Some discussion held on the possibility of Monrovia being willing to
~. - de-annex the land if the purchase is consummated. It was the consensus
of Council that staff proceed with negotiations for the purchase subject
to conditions. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded
by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff
be authorized to proceed on the following conditions:
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1. That City obtain an opinion as to the value of the property from a
qualified appraiser, and further that the opinion as to value ~ot
be less than the above stated amount.
2. That the present owner of the property provide a Title Report at
his expense.
3. That it be cited in the escrow instructions that the purchase of
the property is subject to the City of Monrovia granting a
conditional use permit that will permit the construction and use
of a fire drill tower.
4. That the escrow instructions cite that the City will obtain a Soils
Report and that the purchase is subject to said report verifying
that existing soil conditions will in no way prevent or unreasonably
contribute to excessive construction costs for the tower.
5. That the City obtain prior permission from the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District for the connection of drainage facilities
from the site to the Santa Anita Wash.
AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
COUNCIL ACTION
At Councilman Scott's suggestion staff will endeavor to place items
involving large sums of money on the officla agenda in order for the
public to be informed. Reference was made in particular to the action
taken concerning property acquisition.
COMMENDATION
Councilman Arth commended staff on the new City Employee's Handbook.
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EXECUTIVE
SESSION
At 9:05 p.m. Council adjourned to an executive' session.
RECONVENED
and
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter.
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