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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 21,1973 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 SCOTT EXCUSED HEARING (Chicago Park) r' 1014 f!P:~ RESOLUTION NO. 4356 romo RESOLUTION NO. 4357 ADO PIED 20 :,83176 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 1973 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, August 21, 1973 at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Councilman Don W, Hage Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1973 were APPROVED. Councilman Scott was excused from this meeting on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously, Mayor Arth announced that this is the time and place for hearing of protests, ordering any changes or modifications, and confirming assessments on the Arcadia Industrial Park Assessment District No. 72-1. Council received the report of the Engineer for the District who advised that seven (7) bids had been received which are substantially lower than the estimate; they have been tsken under advisement as the contract award is not made at this time. One of the bids was in error and is to be rejected, Plans and specifications have been filed with the City Clerk along with a modified cost estimate reflecting the successful bid. All provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 have been com- p lied with, Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was closed on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4356, entit led: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS IN THE ASSESSMENT, THE PROCEEDINGS, AND "REPORT" IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 72-1 (ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL PARK)." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, 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 ADOPIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Rage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4357, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 8-21-73 - 1 - ~ HEARING (El Norte Improvements 1911 Short .\, Form) 1,'}- fJ ( \ II (/ CONDITIONAL : USE PERMIT J (Pre-School) RATIFIED PARKING PLACE (Improvement) PHASE I AUTHORIZED ~';Y *\ y- ~q y" U\ \ 20:837'7 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT. ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES AND APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 72-1 (ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL PARK)." 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 Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the bid submitted by J, W. Hicks Construction I Company be rejected, Time and place scheduled for hearing protests to the proposed improvement of El Norte Avenue between Tenth Avenue and Mayflower Avenue under the Municipal Improvement Act of 1911, Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani- mously, The Director of Public Works advised that the City has been granted jurisdiction from the City of Monrovia, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, 'seconded by Counci lman He lms and carried unanimous ly that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby AUTHORIZED to proceed with this improvement utilizing the Short Form of the Improvement Act of 1911. Planning Commission Resolution No, 824 granting a conditional use permit to the Arcadia Christian School for a pre-school at 1741 S. Baldwin Avenue, subject to conditions set forth in said resolution. An amendment was recommended and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the conditional"use permit be ratified with an additionat"provision to those in Resolution No, 824 - that the City Council retains continuing jurisdiction on this matter and reserves the right to make changes from time to time depending upon any existing circumstances. Council rec~ived the report concerning improvement of Parking Place District' Nos. 1 and 2 and' the' request" for 'authorizatiOn to' expend funds for the "purpose of "employing 'consultant "to finalize design, preliminary spreading of assessment costs and other services to be performed under Phase 1. (See report dated August 17), It was MOVED by Councilman Helma, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Parking Place Commission be AUTHORIZED to expend Parking District Funds, not exceeding $9,125, for purposes outlined, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION j Allan Tolman, 263 W, Longden Avenue, was informed on the sidewalk program for that section of Longden Avenue; that the matter will be before Council early in February 1974. He also asked for some con- sideration for those living in that section during the racing season when the traffic is heavy. / Steve Frohling, 2110 Highland Oaks Drive and franchise manager of McDonalds at 143 E, Foothill Boulevard, spoke at length concerning his proposed sign in connection with the remodeling of the building, He 8-21-73 - 2 - ~. \ I PROPERTY ,/ TAX RATE ESTABLISHED ORDINANCE NO. 1492 ADOPTED I CITY EQUIPMENT REPAIR APPROVED y. S <. . t.I,J:) I f' ,n 'D' l, 10NTRACT- / RAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM (continued) INCREASE IN BUSINESS LICENSE FEE (continued) I:; .'" 20:8378 asked Council to reconsider its action of August 7. It was noted that the Code permits 75 sq. ft. per sign whereas the actual perimeter of the proposed sign is about 82 sq. ft. per sign. Staff will prepare a full report on this for Council consideration at the next regular meeting of September 4. Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, a~ked Council to consider repealing the ordinance imposing a utility tax; that the tax is not vital in his opinion and does not create good will. Rueben Ruiz, 227 Genoa, asked for and received permission to have members of the City staff work with the Citizens of Arcadia Organization with some of the problems the group is encountering. Mr. Ruiz also referred to the question of CRA being placed on a ballot. He was advised that if discussion takes place on this matter it would be at a regular Council meeting, Council received the report of August 17 on assessed valuations, estimated tax revenue and recommendation for the rate of property tax for the fiscal year 1973-74, Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 1492 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,FIXING,THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-74," It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1492 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott City tax rate remains at .9400 per $100 assessed valuation. Council received a report concerning damage to City Street Sweeper No, 109 which occurred as a result of a traffic accident, The extent of needed repairs was explained in the report and it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that $4600 be appropriated from the General Contingency Account No. 417-28 to pay the cost of the essential repairs to the sweeper. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott The City Attorney will advise Council on the results of his endeavor to recover the cost incurred for repairing the equipment. Council was advised on the bids received for the modification of traffic signal systems. Staff asked for and received permission to delay any award of contract until September 4. / The City Manager asked for and received permission to delay the recom- mendation concerning fees for business licenses, LIBRARY SHELVING REJECTED , , I Pursuant BIDS shelving to Council instruction, specifications were drawn for additional at the Library which would be interchangeable, the same quality 8-21-73 - 3 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT (July) FILED ORDINANCE NO. 1488 j INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1491 J INTRODUCED . RESOLUTION NO. 4355 ADOPTED f. .,:)( ~~--, CLAIMS . REJECTED J 20:8379 material and the same design as that in place in the public areas at rhe facility. Staff advised that three bids were received, however, only one bid contained enterchangeable shelving. Therefore, based on rhe fact that competitive bids on the interchangeable shelving were not received, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that all bids be rejected and that the specifications be altered to allow for bidding on standard library shelving to be used for storage purposes. Gouncil received and ordered FILED the financial statement for the month of July 1973. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I and read the tit Ie of Ordinance No. 1488 entit 1 ed: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR NEWSPAPER RACKS." 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 Ordinance No. 1488 be WAIVED dnd that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1491 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading,of the full body of Ordinance No. 1491 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4355, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ELECTING TO PAY 50% OF THE 1973-1974 TAXES LEVIED UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY BY THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA." 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, I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the following claims were REJECTED: George Brown - automobile property damage J. M. Covington Corporation - in connection with the installation of a water main in Longden Avenue 8-21-73 - 4 - APPOINTMENT I,",-..m I 20:8380 On MOTION by, Councilman Butterworth, seconded by'Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, Donald Camphouse was appointed to the Parking Place Commission for the period ending June 30, 1976. ,The City Manager advised that the appropriate badges, etc., were being made for Council. Mayor Arth appointed Councilman Helms to coordinate any activities in connection with the Bi-Centennial celebration to be held in 1976. The City Manager advised that one of the City firemen played a major part in the paramedic treatment of Army General Omar Bradley and circulated the communication therefor, At 8:40 p.m, the meeting adjourned to September 4, 1973 at 7 p.m. in the Conference,Room. {1 ( pi( A.u:i ~ Mayor ATTEST: ~CZ/~~~~ City Clerk 8- 21-73 - 5 -