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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 20,1973 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20:8222 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1973 low",,,,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Arcadia~ California, met in regular session on Tuesday, ,February 20, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Margaret Stevens, Santa Anita Church Mayor Don W. Hage ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None MINUTE APPROVAL On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1973 were APPROVED. HEARING BUSINESS DENIED Application filed by Charles W. Anderson, General Manager of the PERMIT Computer Consensus Company, for a Council Permit to conduct a computerized racing center at 9 E. Huntington Drive. The City Manager submitted a report which set forth that the type of business proposed is legal within the City under Code'Sections 6220.56 and 6220.56.1, however, from the investigative report the business would create some problems. He recommended denial on the basis that it would be detrimental to the safety, morals and welfare of the city and more specifically it is not appropriate under the type of zoning 1 t2t, for the subject area; that it would be better located on race track :1~ ~~roperty; it would not be in keeping with the spirit of the General ~ . ~ Plan or those businesses projected for the area. He also noted that {~~-~ the business has been cited for operating without a license" \:J" r.uJ~ - . AJ,~ Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and David Murko, President of /'1'11;'-""" the Company, denied anything illegal had occurred; that he was present when the citation was issued. He stated in part that samples of the proposed printed matter had been given out, but that nothing had been offered for sale. The entire operation was explored which indicated an intention to handicap all races through a computer located in another city. A portable terminal would be maintained in this city to receive the information which would sell to the racing public for $10 per day. I Andy Anderson of Riverside also explored the proposed business and stated in part that samples of the print-out were given but that money had not changed hands; that he explained to those who stopped in to ask questions that they harl not been licensed as yet by the city and only submitted material as samples. He felt the company would not be harmful to the subject area, and is not to be compared to a bookie type operation. That it is statistical and would not lend itself to the tip-sheet operations conducted on track property. Mr. Murko said the company is licensed in San Diego and that only about 50 sheets a day would be sold; that the business should be located as close as possible to the race track so they can reach the racing fans. . That he hopes to open a similar business in lnglewood. 2- 20-73 - I - v'GENERAL PLAN CHANGE (March 20) TRACT NO. 30849 (Tentative map APPROVED) :g- , :., r;,. .p : MODIFICATION I FEES V BOWLIN:; ALLEY RENEWALS APPROVED :}- C1 tof :::; /0-0 RE-SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS (Naomi Ave.) 20:8223 No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Councilman Helms stated in part that he had read and considered the staff report and has listened to the testimony given at this time; that the welfare of the city requires a denial of the application, at least for the present. . Councilman Scott concurred stating in part that his vote for denial would not be a reflection upon the applicants; that from the time the application was before Council it just did not seem to him to be the kind of activity that should be encouraged for the city; he would I prefer it to be located elsewhere; and let another city share in the problems of the subject business as this city has to share in the problems generated by the race track. Councilman Arth agreed with the observations made thus far; he referred to the community redevelopment program proposed for the area in which the business would be located and that the subject business is not what Council had in mind for the overall improvement of the area. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that Council finds the granting of a business permit for the subject use would be injurious, detrimental and harmful to the public use, also to the morals and welfare of the inhabitants of the city, and further that based on the discussions and report the application be and it is hereby, DENIED. Planning Commission recommendation (Resolution No. 804) for certain changes in the General Plan concerning property on Naomi Avenue between Baldwin and Lovell Avenues. Public hearing required. It was scheduled for March 6. ,THIS DATE WAS CHANGED TO MARCH 20 on motion made later in this meeting. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the tentative map of Tract No. 30849 was APPROVED subject to conditions. It is proposed to construct a 21 unit condominium at 504-508 W. Huntington Drive. Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to fee schedules for modification procedures. Council will adopt the ordinance establishing the Modification Application Procedures (Ord. No. 1472) later in this meeting and it is appropriate to consider the new fees at this time. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded b~ Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the City Attorney prepare the ordinance and that copies be directed to the Chamber of Commerce and all of the Homeowners Associations. I The renewal of business permits for the two bowling alleys have been reviewed by Council in the past few years in order to emphasize the conditions on which the permit was granted. This relates to the serving of alcoholic beverages other than beer. .The staff report indicates the compliance by the bowling a ll~ys. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the two permits be renewed subject to the conditions. On MOTION by Councilman 'Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the two public hearings relating to Naomi Avenue and adjacent areas was re-scheduled to March 20. This is 2-20-73 - 2 - I I BALDWIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT :1' /tJ6'/ [.. " . ,~ ' 20:8224 primarily due to the fact that the March 6 agenda items are over- extended and persons desiring to speak would not have such an opportunity. Council received a communication from the Rancho Santa Anita .Residentsi Association requesting an opportunity for Some of its members to present its pOSition on the present plan of the City to take part of the existing buffer strip on the east side of Baldwin Avenue north from Stanford Drive for the proposed widening of Baldwin, and on the plan of Santa Anita Consolidated to construct a parking lot in the porthwest corner of the race tracK. Mayor Hage advised that Council would only hear testimony at this meeting concerning the widening project. The Director of Public Works outlined the present plan for widening Baldwin Avenue~ The existing roadway south of the Baldwin Avenue underpass bordering the Colorado Oaks area is 60' roadway within the limits of an 80' right of way. Since the opening of the Baldwin Avenue underpass the traffic volumes have doubled to the present average count of about 10,500 vehicles per day. A projected figure of some 25,000 vehicles per day should be reached shortly after the opening of the Foothill Freeway onto Pasadena, with additional traffic after Fashion Park opens. The existing roadway is inadequate to handle this traffic and will create serious traffic hazards and con- gestion. He noted the City's proposal is to improve the roadway by constructing parallel 34' roadways separated by 14' landscaped center median. Left turns will be developed Ln the center median at Stanford, Harvard and Cambridge, and the parallel 34' roadways will be operated initially to carry two lanes of [raff,c in each direction plus parking. There would be flexibility enough/~gat when there are 35,000 vehicles per day, through the use of parking restrictIons there would be three lanes of traffic in each direction plus the left turn lanes. He felt that along the frontage of the Arboretum as well as [he Colorado Oaks area parking could remain until such time when it became necessary to eliminate in the interest of carrying the three lanes of traffic in each direction. He also noted in particular that the land on both sides of Baldwin is owned by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum and the decision for such use must come from that agency. William Weiss, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, stated in part that a general membershi.p meeting of the association was held on December 12. An outgrowth of that meeting was a questionnaire program on which 90 percent of the residents in the area responded. He submitted the figures from the questionaire~ 97 percent said If Baldwin were to be widened the land must come from the west side; 87 percent said that the parkIng lot should not be constructed - that if it were [0 be built then a buffer zone should exist which would contain all of the eKlsting trees; 96 percent said the trees should remain and the wid[h of the buffer zone on the east side should remain. He noted percentages tofue question as [0 whether or not Harvard Drive should be closed at Colorado, others felt Princeton should also be closed. The Association has not come to any conclusion and for that reason it is asking the City Council to direct staff to formulate a plan which would effectively control the through traffic. He referred to an environmental impact report by the State indicating the area to be unsatisfactory; that to make the situation worse by taking some of the buffer zone on the east side of Baldwin woulp not be acting in the best interest of the residents. He asked Council to consider the residents in the subject area who already have negative situations to the north, .south and west. James Marine, 474 Harvard Drive: questioned whether or not the widening of Baldwin is needed and noted that the majoriLY of the 2- 20- 73 - 3 - 20:8225 residents in the area are opposed to any widening under any circum- stances. He felt that taking 20' plus a 5' sidewalk from the 40' buffer on the east side of Baldwin is too much land for something which may not be necessary. .That the Arboretum would only lose 60 parking spaces if the land were taken from the west side. He referred briefly to the proposed parking lot on the race track and submitted opposition to the removal of trees. He expressed concern to the traffic being generated through the Colorado Oaks area due to the increased flow on Baldwin. He asked Council not to take land from the east side of Baldwin and to keep in mind the proposed parking lot on the race track property which would take many trees and to come up with some plan to minimize the impact of additional through traffic. Howard 'Martin, 490 'Cambridge Drive, commented on the left turn pockets I which are proposed for the median strip and felt the plan just is not right. He then referred to the buffer strip on the east side of Baldwin. .He lives on a corner and has enjoyed the buffer which lends a country air to the location. He noted the requirements for environ- mental impact reports. He submitted concern that when there are 35,000 cars using Baldwin Avenue the subject area will not be desirable for residential use. He asked that the needed land not be taken from the east side. Ken Mallory, 444 Oxford Drive, submitted alternate solutions for the widening process, and referred to the plans calling for all of the land needed for the widening to come from the east side; that from his discussions with city staff it has been said that the Arboretum Foundation will not accede to the taking of any land from the west side. He felt the residents should be considered. He submitted solutions: that there is a curve as one is driving south from under the freeway --- reduce that curve by eliminating the parkway generally along the Arboretum1s northern parking lot where sprinklers are now going in. There is nothing growing there and it varies from la' to 20' in width. He then submitted that parking could be eliminated on the west side of Baldwin adjacent to the Arboretum. He continued in part that the plan for three lanes of traffic when necessary is fine for the north bound traffic but three lanes is not needed for south bound. Perhaps there could be some compromise in that direction. He asked Council to support the residents and to formulate a plan which will minimize the impact. John Tymkowych, 432 Stanford Drive, spoke briefly concerning the proposed parking lot on race track property, and noted that the race track is immediately to the rear of his property. He questioned the necessity of this added parking space on the part of the track and suggested that the track officials consider using the center oval of its property for this parking lot. Harold Wholey, 362 Harvard Drive, referred to the traffic pattern being planned for Baldwin to Colorado - that parking on Baldwin on the east side is too hazardous with the traffic now being generated and it would only increase after Fashion Park. He asked Council to give serious consideration to the closing of Harvard or the closing of Harvard and Princeton. I Carl Lowry, 501 San Luis Rey Road, read a statement from the Santa Anita Gardens Homeowners' Association, recommending that all of the land needed for Baldwin Avenue widening be taken from the west side - this would not only straighten out Baldwin but would retain the atmosphere of the residential area. The alternate would be to save as much of the protective buffer for the residents by taking land from both sides which would not place the entire burden on the residents. 2-20-73 - 4 - , 20:8226 Mrs. William Appel, 1049 Panorama Drive, representing the Arboretum .Foundation, the Arcadia Garden Club and a member of the Association making presentations at this meeting, stated in part that no land should be taken from the Arboretum side, that the Foundation feels such a move would be detrimental as the subject land was set aside for Arboretum purposes and that three acres already have been sacrificed for the freeway; that parking is a continuing prGblem now; it is valued open space and an asset to the City, the' County and the State. She suggested another solution be pursued. I Gerald Murray, 481 Stanford Drive, felt the residents in the subject area should participate in the decision - to sit down with those formulating the plan and have the opportunity to submit alternatives. William Weiss submitted figures of other large parking lots in the city and compared them with the parking lot at the.Arboretum. He felt they have about lS' which they do not really need; that with the 12' used for parking right now there are 30'. James Hanrahan, 423 Oxford'. Drive, referred in part to the freeway noise the residents have and are now being faced with the widening of Baldwin with its increased traffic and a parking lot to be built on the south. He felt the residents will be confronted with many problems. .He asked Council not to take any land from the east side. Robert Monroe, 408:Cabrillo,Road, member of the Santa Anita Village Association but speaking as an individual, stated in part that Baldwin widening being.considered separate from the parking lot seems to indicate that it has already been decided that there will be no access to Baldwin from the proposed parking lot, because the effect of a parking lot would have to be considered in traffic if any other decision.had been made. . He submitted that reducing or eliminating the parking on both sides of Baldwin, restriping the existing 60' width to say a 13,' curbline on each side, a 14' lefthand turn which would leave a 10' median for left turn pockets at ap- propriate locations, would solve the traffic problem for the foresee- able future. Gary Dorn, President of the Santa Anita Village Association, observed that it appears to him that little more reasoning and a little give and take on either side would provide an adequate buffer for the residents, for the Arboretum and for all concerned. I Mr. Marine spoke briefly again stating in part that there is expensive landscaping on the east side of Baldwin including speciman trees which cannot be replaced; that this economic factor is entirely apart from the environmental impact; that the only economic loss he knows/8& the west side would be the sprinkler system. He continued in part that the Association communicated with the County Supervisor for this District and that his reply indicated he was taking the matter under advisement; that this did not sound as though the matter were closed. He questioned that the loss of land to the Arboretum would be detrimental. In conclusion he asked Council to consider the taxpayers and not permit any land to be taken from the east side; that if any widening is necessary that the land be taken from the west side. In answer to an inquiry the City Manager stated in part that Supervisor Schabarum offered to dedicate 20' on the east side of Baldwin but did not take a strong position on any acquisition on the west side. Councilman Arth recalled that when the Baldwin underpass was first prpposed by the State there was controversy about the taking of land in'the subject area and it was the understanding at that time that the 2-20-73 - 5 - 20:8227 buffer on the east side would remain to protect the residents. He felt the City should endeavor to avoid taking more land from the Arboretum if at all possible. He noted that freeways are 3 lanes and carry much more traffic than that projected for Baldwin Avenue. He felt there is no need to permit parking on the east side; that the area is used mostly for those visiting the Arboretum not from those visiting on Cambridge or Harvard. It is a traffic hazard as it is with pedestrians crossing the street into the Arboretum. ,He then referred to the proposed median strip and felt it would help those living on the west side of Baldwin from Hugo'Reid to Huntington 'Drive, but if the purpose of the strip would result in drivers taking small short cuts on Harvard and have the ease of getting out it is something that should not be encouraged. He felt that ,the race track I would really be the beneficiary as it would permit its patrons to leave faster; the residents in the immediate area are caught in a squeeze and if they would rather have the buffer strip and not the median strip it should be considered. He submitted that.he is of the belief that the median strip should be eliminated and that parking on the east side of Baldwin should be discontinued. Councilman Helms stated in part that the area indeed has been impacted by a plethora of derogating circumstances and developments in the past few years and hoped that the Council does all it possibly can to minimize the impact of this increasing traffic on Baldwin. He felt Council should make a reappraisal of the entire program although he realizes that time is of the essence what with the development of concurrent engineering projects. That the least Council should do is to require a staff report of the alternatives, those which have been presented by the residents and those which the engineering department may also be able to develop. The traffic volume cannot be reduced but everything possible must be done to save both the environment surrounding the development on the east side and the necessary landscaping and parking arees for the Arboretum on the west side. He also submitted that staff should prepare an environmental impact report relating to the entire project on Baldwin. Councilman Butterworth was inclined to agree that the alternatives presented by the residents should be studied and asked that the position of the County be made clear. That Council should take time to consider the entire matter. Mayor Hage advised that the environmental impact report is being prepared now and noted some of the alternates submitted by the residents. He ag~d that further study should be made. Councilman Scott recalled that when Santa Anita Avenue was widened and many large trees were lost it was a matter of concern to the residents but that the' finished product is one of pride and agreed that more study is in order in an endeavor to solve the subject problem to the satisfaction of all involved. He submitted that the meetings between the Homeowner Association and staff should all have taken place prior to the time' the matter is again before Council. I In response to a question the Director of Public Works advised that the current effort is directed toward improving Baldwin Avenue as one contract from Huntington north to Cambridge; that it could be accomplished in two phases - the northerly portion in another year. However, the construction of the storm drain on Baldwin Avenue would complicate matters. He noted that the environmental impact report based on the present preliminary plans, could be ready for Council on March 6. The Santa Anita Consolidated commitment to dedicate right-of-way is predicated on the improvement not terminating at the north property line because to do that would be just transferring congestion from the north boundary of Santa Anita to Fashion Park to 2-20-73 - 6 - I~"" . PARKWAY TREES P: j.V~eA/ UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 d-1';)'0~' I RESOLUTION NO. 43 17 ADOPrED -j-)~(O g 20:8228 the north boundary of the race track property. He noted that there is an alternate open to the City - it would be parking restrictions. on both sides in the interest of developing left turn lanes and carrying only two lanes of traffic in each direction. Following further discussion it .was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the matter be con- tinued until March 6; that the various staff reports and that of the Director of Public Works be presented to Council at that time. A copy of the environmental impact report to be available to. the subject Homeowners Association. Mr. Weiss to contact the office of the City Manager in this regard. Mayor Hage called for a five minute recess. Council received staff repo<t of a problem at 601 Camino Grove where roots of Silver Maple trees planted in the parkway have penetrated a block wall surrounding a patio as well as a garden wall that parallels Camino Grove. The Director of Public Works explained the. City. policy which has been followed for some years: the City has never assumed the responsibility for the removal of surface roots of parkway trees, nor the obligation of repairing any damage on private property oc- casioned by such growth. City forces do, however, perform work to maintain parkway facilities such as sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb, gutter and other pavement repairs in the public right-of-way. Property owners with the problem are advised that they may remove the surface roots at their own expens€o Surface root growth can be caused by shallow watering practices by the abutting property owner as well as frequent fe<tilization of lawn areas. It was noted further in the report that these activities cannot be controlled or prevented and it would seem reasonable that the City should not accept the liability for a problem that, for the most part, is created by the owner. Some discussion ensued and it was then MOVED by Councilman Butte<worth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried that staff be inst<ucted to forthwith contact the property owner to see whether or not the matter can be arranged on the basis that full permission be given him to take the tree down to satisfy his apprehension that he would be sued if he did take the tree down - or to ascertain what would be satisfactory and report back to Council. Staff reported that the Parking Place Commission has asked for an extension of time for the completion of the work on private property and recommended that separate bids be obtained for the City work and the private work in connection with the undergrounding of on-site utilities. Council approved this extension and RESOLUTION NO. 4317 was presented, its contents explained and title read: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4247 AND NO. 4302 TO EXTEND THE TIME OF UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES IN UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO.5." 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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None 2-20-73 - 7 - INTERSECTION LIGHTING PHASE III -t., - I"d... ~..; ,- "",' 'l5 . CONTRACT AWARD BONITA PARK LIGHTING :t'l~J EISENHOWER PARK EXPANSION ~ .' ~,J -J Ii :' r REFUND APPROVED --I 1/'1.' ~-'\'-' . TENNIS COURTS HOLLY AVENUE SCHOOL 20: 8229 I t was then MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by.- Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works be authorized to solicit bids for the work on private property. Pursuant to,Council's directive to upgrade intersection lighting to a minimum level afforded by a 7000 lumen mercury vapor lamp the Director of Public Works recommended that Phase III of this program include intersections in the northwestern portion of the City. .An explanatory report and map were submitted. ,It was MOVED by. Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried that the report and recommendation be APPROVED and the Director of Public Works is hereby AUTHORIZED to order the improvement. I Council received a report and recommendation for the award of contract on the sports lighting modification at Bonita Park. The bid content was set forth in detail in the report dated February 20. .It was'MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that $17,510 be appropriated from the Capital Projects Account and transferred to Project No. 667, Bonita 'Park Lighting; that the contract be awarded to Thayer Electric Service Company in the amount of $15,983; 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Manager advised that progress has been made in the possible purchase of the remaining parcel of privately owned property needed for the expansion of the Eisenhower Park. The land to be acquired is at 151 E.,Colorado Boulevard. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that staff notify the neighbors of the general plans for the use of the property and schedule a public hearing for March 20. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that a refund of $20 be made to Peter Bedrosian, 3585 McNally Avenue, Altadena. Mr. Bedrosian . filed an application for a business license to allow him to operate I,,~---- a car for hire, however, he withdrew the application as he cannot go into said business. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None I The City Manager reported that the Director of Recreation had submitted a report and rendering indicating the best location for two new tennis courts and parking lot at Holly Avenue School. It has the approval of the School Administrative staff and the School Principal provided the City remove the existing tennis court at the southwest corner of the school grounds and repave the area for use by the school for additional basketball courts. (See report dated'February 13.) Councilman Scott submitted that he feels the City should not assume the resurfacing of the existing tennis court inasmuch as it is to construct the mini-park which will be used by the schools much of the time the same as at other schools and mentioned Bonita Park as an example. He then MOVED to approve the recommendation of staff with 2- 20- 73 - 8 - V' FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY COIN r~ RACKS POLICE.BUILDING RE-ROOFING APPROVED p ;~.{1'''-../' ORDINANCE NO. 1472 ADOPTED V- RESOLUTION .NO. 4316 . ADOPT~ ,I 20:8230 the deletion of the resurfacing of the existing tennis courts. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth"Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None Council received various financial reports for the period ending January 31, 1973. Council received an inventory of the locations of coin operated news racks. It indicated 11 newspapers at 53 different locations. Racks not requiring coins were not included in the survey. The City Manager also submitted an ordinance from the City of Beverly Hills relating to newspaper stands and racks. During the discussion Councilman Butterworth questioned whether or not the City should exert legislative authority in that particular field. .The City Manager will contact Beverly Hills to ascertain its experience with this type of ordinance. Council received a recommendation that the reroofing of the police building be accomplished as soon as possible in order ~o prevent serious damage to the interior of the building which would result in an increase in the overall cost. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for this project based on specifications that will provide appropriate guarantees for the work to be performed. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1472, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE MODIFICATIONS REGULATIONS 9F THE ZONING ORDINANCE." 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 the ordinance be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4316, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY BETWEEN HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND FAIRVIEW AVENUE AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST AND WEST BY HOLLY AVENUE AND BALDWIN AVENUE." 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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None CLAIM On recommendation of the City's Insurance Carrier the claim filed by REJECTED Walter Muller Hotels' for property damage was rejected and the City t'J/i' Attorney was directed to notify the claimant of the action. l.k:.@""A'V~ 2-20-73 - 9 - CITY AMBULANCE POLICE BUILDING FIRE CHIEF PERSONNEL TRAINING ANNEXATIONS (LAFC) EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED and ADJOURNED TO DATE CERTAIN 20:8231 In response to an inquiry by Councilman Scott the City Manager advised that the city ambulance should be delivered by the end of this month. Councilman Scott was also advised that a preliminary report on the police building should be forthcoming by April 1st. Councilman Arth referred to the fact that there were some 200 appli- cations filed for the position of Fire Chief. Councilman Butterworth asked what had happened to the cross-training possibility which was discussed some time ago and recalled that Council took a special trip to observe the program in action. Mayor Hage said he would like to discuss it with the new Fire Chief. Councilman Scott asked if any of the police officers had volunteered for training for firemen or if the City had any policy in that direction, The City Manager answered in the negative. I Mayor Hage noted that he will be attending a meeting with the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission to discuss annexations and would like to have Council submit the direction in which he should go. At 11 p.m., Council entered an executive session with the City Attorney to discuss a legal matter. At 11:05 p.m., Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to Monday February 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room. J ~Cu~ Mayor ATTEST: d!:;dl/4 :In /:J~ City Clerk v /' I 2-20-73 - 10 -