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RESOLUTION
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR.MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 1973
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, September 18, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. J, William Daum, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Mayor C. Robert Arth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
On'MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meetings of August 9
and 13, and the Regular meeting of September 4, 1973 were APPROVED,
Time and place scheduled for hearing objections to the charges in
connection with the removal of refuse on private property at the
northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. 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. It was further MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the full reading of RESOLUTION NO. 4369,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING
THE COST OF REFUSE ABATEMENT AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE A LIEN UPON
THE PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD be WAIVED and that the same .be ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission concerning modi-
fications for a proposed six-story medical building at 620 West Duarte
Road. The.Attorney for the applicant explained that additional
revisions are being made and asked for reconsideration. Whereupon
on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
unanimously the hearing was CONTINUED until the regular meeting of
October 16 and the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission recommendation for an amendment to the maximum lot
size regulations of the M-l Zone (Resolution No. 825). The Planning
Director explained the proposed amendment - That every industrial site
shall have a lot area of not less than 15,000 sq. ft., except that
Council may approve an industrial development of a lot of less than
15,000 sq. ft., where a hardship by reason of surrounding development,
location or configuration is clearly demonstrated... the development
would have to be consistent with the General Plan and the zoning
ord inance.
Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
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PRESENTATION
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LOT SPLIT
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SCHEDULED.
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the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously
that the recommendation be approved and that the City Attorney be
instructed to proceed with the preparation of the appropriate ordinance
to enact this amendment.
Bob Vogel, Arcadia High School Student Body President, presented the
City Officials with faculty'passes for the 1973-74 athletic and other
student sponsored events. Council expressed appreciation therefor.
Council received Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of
a consolidation of properties at 26-30 La Porte Stre~t - two parcels
into one - which would have a total of 14,500' s'l. ft. (text amendment
approved by Council in a foregoing action would affect this consoli-
dation.) It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried unanimously that the lot split De APPROVED subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report dated September 18 with the
further condition that no building permits for any new buildings be
issued until after the effective date of the text amendment. (City
Attorney is preparing the ordinance for Council consideration.)
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The following matters were scheduled for public hearings on OCTOBER 2,
1973 .
Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 826, 827 and ,828 concerning setback
regulations for the R-O, R-I and R-2 zones; new R-2 (7.5) zone classi-
fication; and parking requirements for places of public assembly
respect ive ly.
Council considered policy for acceptance of gifts. The Recreation
Commission introduced the subject because it had recently been offered
a gift of a'tree with a request that permission be granted for placing
a memorial plaque at the base. Council determined that donations or
contributions amounting to more than $3000 would require Council
approval and acceptance and requests for a plaque would also be
considered by Council,
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Al Coke, 2081 Carolwood Drive, representing the Meeker Land Development
Company, spoke to a situation builders are facing with the new re-
quirement for sprinklers and standpipes in certain cases in multiple
dwellings such as apartments, condominiums and the like. He asked that
some coordination of effort be resolved so that plan checks may be made
by the Building Department when plans are submitted and noted some of
the delays he has encountered in this regard. The City Manager advised
that a report will be before Council on October 2 concerning the matter.
A copy of this report will be made available to Mr. Coke prior to the
date of the meeting and Mr. Coke will advise those interested and with
whom he has contact of this meeting.
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Bob RoSS, 355 W. Longden Avenue, spoke to the installation of sidewalks
on Longden Avenue between El Monte and Holly Avenues primarily for the
safety of school children. During this discussion the Director of
Public Works advised that to date he has.not heard from those he
contacted by letter to remove the hazard of shrubbery in the parkway
on Longden and the City Attorney was asked to advise those residents
involved to comply with the request for removal within 72 hours.
Mr. Ross was advised that the sidewalks will be considered by Council
at the time the sidewalk program is once again discussed (probably
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CHRISTMAS
DECORATIONS
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early in January 1974). The City Manager will ask the Police Department
to cooperate by speed surveillance during this period. Council recently
reduced the speed limit on Longden but reports are that it is not being
observed.
Council received the request of the Chamber of Commerce for funding of
Christmas decorations in the various retail areas. Consideration of
two methods was requested - 1) a $3 increase in the City's business
license fee, or 2) a $12,000 investment allocated from this year's
recent sales tax increment.
Dexter Jones, President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in this
regard, as did Dave Paradis, Executive Vice President of the Chamber,
John McCarthy, President of the West Arcadia Business Association,
Arthur Crabtree, representing the South Arcadia Business Association
and Roslyn Diener, El Rancho Business Association. Each noted the
futile efforts which have been made to obtain sufficient donation from
the merchants in the individual areas. Council was asked to consider
some method of assistance.
Councilman Butterworth felt that the use of public funds for a basically
commercial purpose was not appropriate and suggested giving the citizens
an opportunity to say whether or not they would be in favor of using
city funds in this way. It was noted that any action eventually taken
would not be in time to help the merchants this year. Reference was
also made to a bill passed by the State Legislature which permits a
City to set up an assessment district within a specific commercial
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area and tax the merchants within that area for promotional purposes.
However, it was noted there would be problems in establishing an
equitable assessment formula between professional people, commercial
firms and small businesses.
Councilman Scott MOVED that staff work with the Executive Vice President
of the Chamber to devise a program for financing Christmas decorations
in the several business sections using public funds in part at least;
that this plan be presented to Council for consideration so that it
will have something specific to discuss. Councilman Hage seconded
this motion.
Councilman Helms submitted that he would not consider any plan unless
it had the blessing of the Board of Directors of the Chamber.
Councilman Butterworth MOVED to amend the motion thusly - to poll the
entire community to ascertain the wishes of the citizens with respect
to the use of public funds for Christmas decorations in business
distrtcts. The motion died for lack of a second. Whereupon roll call
was taken on the primary motion.
AYES:
Noes
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth
Councilman Butterworth
None
Council received and ordered FILED the communication from the Archi-
tectural Review and Area Planning Committee of the Highlands Homeowners'
Association concerning roofing material.
Council received staff report concerning Job No. 408 Signal Modi-
fication (Topias project). Bids were received and presented to Council
on August 21. At that time the Director of Public Works advised that
a communication recommending rejection of the bids was transmitted to
the State Department of Transportation for its concurrence and
processing with the Federal Highways Administration. To date no written
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WORK
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4367
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confirmation has been received. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the Director
of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to take the necessary action relative to
rejection of bids as soon as said written confirmation is received. This
action will permit the Engineering Division to prepare the revisions to
plans and specifications which will assure an early advertising for bids
and the award date.
Council was advised that A.E.C. Eagle Rock has satisfactorily completed
the Campus Drive Street Lighting System (Job No. 409). It was MOVED by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call
vote as follows that the work be accepted and that final payment be
AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
Council was advised that the Santa Anita Electric Company has satis-
factorily completed the undergrounding of existing overhead utilities
on private property (north side of Huntington Drive between Santa Anita
and First Avenues)'. It was noted that the Parking Place Commission has
reviewed this contract with City staff and concurs in the acceptance.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the work be accepted and that
final payment be AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
Council received the staff report that the:City's ongoing program of
funding traffic signal maintenance with County Gas Tax monies is now
renewable for the current fiscal year. The city budget includes an
allocation of $40,000 for this maintenance, however, due to increased
labor and material cost, the current year's request for appropriation
should be $45,000.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4367, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID
TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT
SYSTEM STREETS,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage 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 Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
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Council received staff report concerning the contract for City landscape
maintenance which requires that the contractor scalp all lawn areas and
overseed with winter ryegtass each year during October. The contractor
has advised that the seed has increased in price approximately 4~ times
that paid in 1972. Staff checked with numerous suppliers and found that
the c~rrent price increase is due to a low yield grass seed crop as well
as overseas shipments. The price could not have been anticipated by the
contractor and staff felt the request that the City offset the price
increase was fair and equitable and submitted an appropriate sum and
conditions of the adjustment.
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LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
ANNEX 1/3
OAK TREE
RACING MEET
APPROPRIATION
(Traffic
control)
REQUEST FOR
TAXICAB RATE
INCREASE
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Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Helms and carried on roll' call vote as follows that the City pay up to
one-half the cost increase, however, the actual payment is not to exceed
that verified by bills paid by the contractor, whichever is the lesser
amount (and not to exceed $1900 in any case);-the contractor is to
submit copies of all paid bills relating to the purchase of the rye
grass that is to be used in the City and that the rye grass be delivered
to and stored at the City Yard, from which the contractor, on a daily
basis, will pick up the amount needed for each day's operation. The
contractor's performance in this work shall be satisfactory to the
Director of Public Works.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
Staff advised that the newly lighted areas, as well as those portions
of the City having recently upgraded lighting are added to existing
Lighting Maintenance Districts at the end of each year, and recited the
requirement of Section 18040 of the Street Lighting Act of 1919. Where-
upon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works file an Annexation
Report consisting of plans and specifications, estimate of cost, diagram
of the District and the proposed assessment. This report io be filed
with the City Clerk prior to the regular meeting of October 16.
Inasmuch as the Oak Tree Racing Meet will start October 6 (to November
3) it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that $13,256 be APPROPRIATED from
Capital Funds for traffic policing during this period.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
The City Manager will discuss with the Chief of Police methods of
relieving the traffic hazards for racing on Sundays. One discussed
was closing Holly Avenue to northbound traffic from Las Tunas to
Huntington.
The request of the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company for an increase in
its cab fares was continued to October 2. Council requested additional
information from its President W. J. Connolly, Jr. During this dis-
cussion Councilman Helms referred to a complaint he has received from
persons endeavoring to receive cab service from the Methodist Hospital.
Mr. Connolly noted some difficulty and advised that an emergency line
is being installed for direct contact from the Hospital to the Cab
Company.
Staff report indicated that the contract for this construction was
awarded to Sully Miller Contracting Company on May 1, 1973. At that
time it called for construction of sidewalks on Sixth Avenue between
Longden and Live Oak and on Longley Way between Las Tunas and Live Oak.
However, due to protests from property owners on Sixth Avenue that
particular street was d~l~ted from the program and the contract was
awarded. This resulted in a reduction of sidewalk area in the amount
of 22.8%. The contractor proceeded on the basis of the modified
contract. Subsequently a situation arose on Longley Way that sidewalks
were not needed on that street and the contractor was asked to delete
sidewalks thereon and the cumulative net decrease of this bid item has
been approximately 31%.
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE
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JOINT
AGREEMENT
(October 2)
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RAMPS
RESOLUTION
NO. 4366
ADOPTED
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Pursuant to the 1970 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public
work Construction Section 3-2 the contractor has requested at 4%
increase in the unit price for sidewalk construction. This would result
in a net cost increase of $1,219. Staff felt the contractor has taken
a fair and legitimate approach to the requested increase. The project
is adequately financed by virtue of the deletions and no further ap-
propriation would be required. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the request be granted and the Director of Public Works is hereby
AUTHORIZED to make payment in accordance therewith.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms
None
Councilman Arth due to his business affiliation
None
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Staff advised that the cement mortar lining of an existing 48 inch CMP
reservoir drain line has been satisfactorily completed. Whereupon it
was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the work performed by Ameron, Inc.,
Pipe Lining Division, be accepted and that final payment be authorized
pursuant to the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth
None
None
Proposed joint powers agreement with the City of Monrovia concerning
the paramedic program. It provides that both cities have or will
.maintain as part of their municipal service, an organized and equipped
fire department paramedic unit, charged with the duty of providing
mobile intensive care medical services within the corporate limits of
each of the cities. The agreement enumerated the duties and responsi-
bilities to be performed by both parties; the liability insurance to
be provided by each city to the other; the workmen's compensation
coverage for city employees, and other provisions. Council questioned
the construction of some of the language, the insurance requirements
and the overall function of the program as set forth in the agreement.
The Fire Chief noted that the agreement was premature in reaching
Council as attorneys for both cities had not had an opportunity to
study its content. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the City
Attorney confer with Monrovia's legal counsel and redraft the agreement
for submission to Council on October 2.
Councilman Helms referred to the lack of a ramp for wheel chair patrons
at the Bank of America in the Towne Center. The owner of the building
to be contacted in this regard.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4366, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS
NO LONGER REQUIRED."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on toll 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 Scott, Hage, Butterworth, Helms, Arth'
None
None
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
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PLANNING /
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On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED in
order to consider the following items.
Council asked that the Community Redevelopment matter be placed on the
agenda for the regular meeting of October 16. Discussion to beheld on
whether or not to place CRA on the ballot in April 1974. During the
interim Legal Counsel for CRA, Eugene Jacobs, will be requested to
submit data concerning referendums in connection with CRA. Some
discussion ensued on placing the matter before the voters in an effort
to ascertain if they would support the program, whether or not specific
boundaries should be submitted and the like.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously that the County Board of Supervisors be contacted
concerning the deletion of some of the original proposed improvements
in the County Park with particular emphasis on the need for sidewalks.
The Planning Director advised that a text amendment is being prepared
for consideration of methods for determining an area 'of a' sign. This was
brought up as a result of the recent request by McDonalds' Restaurant
for a sign.
The Planning Director advised that the Department is recommending a
text amendment providing for Modification Applications to be processed
through its Department. This would provide for smoother continuity.
It was noted that this was the procedure about four years ago.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried unanimously that Mrs. John Moe be reappointed to the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission. This term will expire June 30, 197-7.
At 10:50 p.m., Council entered an executive session.
Council reconvened at 10:55 p.m., and adjourned immediately thereafter
to October 2, 1973 at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room.
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