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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 16,1973 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 C R A / PRESENTATION YOUTH COMMISSION / PRESENTATION POLICE OFFICERS / I PETITION FILED BY STUDENTS OF DANA JR. HIGH SCHOOL I HEARING Continued November 6 20:8404 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1973 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 16, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. James Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth Counc ilman Hage On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, Councilman Hage was excused from this meeting. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 1973 were approved. Mayor Arth advised that because Councilman Hage had asked that the Community Redevelopment matter be placed on this agenda and inasmuch as he is ill the matter would be discussed at the November 20 regular meeting, however, Council would consider at this meeting whether or not to place the matter as an advisory referendum on the ballot in April 1974. As liaison to the Youth Commission Councilman Scott presented each retiring Commissioner a certificate in appreciation on efforts and accomplishments during the preceding year: Susie Cooper, Jim Feichtmann, Valeria Goins, Lynn Lober and Jason Merriam. On behalf of the Southern California Automobile Club, Don D. Hoffman, Regional Safety Consultant, presented the following officers with plaques in appreciation for their work and accomplishments on bicycle safety at the local schools: Ron Florea, ,Ron Harris, ROn Jackson, Dave Kirwin, Charles D. Mitchell. Dana Freelund presented a petition signed by 178 students of the Dana Junior High School, requesting the County Board of Supervisors to install sidewalks around the County Park. She stated in part that it is their hope that their efforts will help in the City's endeavors also. Councilman Helms felt the remarks should be quoted verbatim to the County Supervisor and Mayor Arth will present the petition to the Supervisor. Councilman Scott commented on the spontaneity of the students in circulating the petition without any urging from Council. On request of the applicant the appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission on modifications for a proposed six story medical building at 620 W. Duarte Road was continued to November 6, 1973. 10-16-73 - 1 - HEARINGS SCHEDULED 1': . \~\O TRACT r NO. 31464 FINAL MAP YOUTH COMMISSION appointments COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT t'\(! r / \ 20:8405 1. Planning Commission Resolution 830 recommending approval of a change in the General Plan concerning property at 1130-50 Colorado Street (Eaton property). NOVEMBER 6, 1973. 2. Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 831 and 832 recommending a zone change from R-l to R-2 (7.5) for the property at 1130-50 Colorado Street (Eaton property) and granting a conditional use permit for a residential planned development for the same property - NOVEMBER 20, 1973. 3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 833 recommending a transfer of administrative responsibility for modification procedures to the Planning Department - NOVEMBER 6, 1973. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the final map of Tract No. 31464 was APPROVED for 614-30 West Huntington Drive - 75 unit condominium. I Council received the election results and appointment of Youth Commissioners as follows; Martha Bauman, elected Sophomore Representa- tive at the High School and Susie Cooper appointed Junior Representative at the'High School. RatA are fer terms eSffifflEReing Oet6Bcr 1, 1973 HRtil OeteBeF 1974. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the representatives be APPROVED. Each were welcomed to the Youth Commission and presen~~d 1\ credentials by Councilman Scott. ----m.~ 'B~ 00-1-15 ~ /o-/-1~/ ~nA;' (!~CL/)-1-7!J 1k<-G-~8-7:9 CUM.. (SUMMARY ONLY) Mayor Arth announced that Council would consider CRA as an advisory referendum matter, Some discussion ensued on whether it should be open to the public. Councilman Butterworth submitted that he could see no reaSon why Council could not hear public discussion on this basic issue. Councilman Helms felt that at this point, without a specific proposal to which the people could speak, it would be suf- ficient to have Council deliberation. Councilman Scott concurred with Councilman Helms ,. he would like to have Council discuss the matter first; that he would be willing to reserve his judgment on whether or not any purpose would be served in opening up the matter. Mayor Arth submitted that in any case there is one Councilman absent who would not hear the testimony - but in his opinion Council could discuss whether or not the matter should be placed on the ballot. Councilman referendum Mayor Arth TIE VarE, Butterworth then MOVED that the matter of an advisory in connection with CRA be open to discussion at this time. seconded the motion. Roll call resulted in the following (Discussion not to be opened to the public.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butt~rworth, Arth Councilman Scott, Helms Councilman Rage I (TIE VOTE) Councilman Helms stated in part that regardless of what Council de- termines at this meeting it would be an exercise in futility inasmuch as Councilman Hage is absent and any vote would probably end up in a tie vote... and that presentations would have to be made allover again. He then MOVED to TABLE Council discussion until November 20 at which time CRA will again be an agenda item. Councilman Scott seconded the motion and due to some discussion on what transpired at the August 13 meeting on CRA he read from the minutes of that date wherein an amended motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Mayor Arth, to have the matter placed on the ballot did not carry. The gentlemen all indicated they have not changed their minds since that date. Roll call was then taken on Councilman Helms' motion to table. AYES: NOES: ANSENT: Councilmen Helms Councilmen Scott, "Butterworth, :'Artn Councilman Hage 10-16-73 , (DID Nar CARRY) - 2 - ! .~, . , .' 20:8406 Councilman Helms then MOVED to limit discussion on this issue by any member of Council to three minutes. Councilman Scott seconded the motion. Councilman Butterworth submitted that in his opinion it would be interfering with the right of an elected official to discharge his official duties to limit discussion to three minutes but that he would keep his remarks as brief as he could. Councilman Helms then WITHDREW his motion. Councilman Scott withdrew his second, I Councilman Butterworth referred to an advisory opinion submitted by Eugene Jacobs, the consultant retained by the City on CRA, and stated in part that this opinion would tend to discourage an advisory refer- endum .,. that he resented this because he felt Council had asked and has the right to an opinion which would reasonably analyze the law on CRA. Councilman Butterworth, as an attorney, submitted a memorandum to Council on this matter in an endeavor to set forth what is a reasonable analysis of whether or not it is lawful for Council to have an advisory referendum on CRA. He stated in part that he knows the lay members of Council (he and Councilman Helms are attorneys) would be in a difficult position to take both memorandums and arrive at a conclusion, but he is satisfied in his mind that it would be lawful to place an advisory referendum on the ballot. He explored the law pertaining to a Charter City and commented that if the matter is not placed on the ballot it could not be based on the concept that it would be unlawful. He con- tinued that Council has sought the guidance of the electorate in an advisory referendum time and time again on matters of far less concern to the community than CRA..,. that in all likelihood CRA would be the largest that would ever be undertaken.. that no matter how small CRA starts once bonds are issued, contracts let, no matter what the new Council does, it cannot be turned around and there is literally no end to where it can go, He submitted further that the people are generally not informed on the matter which is the fault of Council and felt the community is capable of understanding the concept of CRA, its benefits - and there are Some benefits - its liabilities and detriments and the change it might bring to the community.,.. that it is likely the area for redevelopment could fall into the hands of outside interests,... which seems to be the history of CRA in other communities, He concluded by stating in part that he would support placing the matter on the April 1974 ballot. I Mayor Arth concurred with Councilman Butterworth and stated in part that the consultant's opinion is self-serving - prepared by an attorney who had been engaged by the City and whose sole business for all intents and purposes is developing and handling community redevelopment projects and who has already secured substantial fees from the City - higher in his mind than anticipated, He recalled that Mr. Jacobs had been asked at one of the August meetings to submit a sample wording which could go on a ballot - that nothing of this nature was in the opinion.. that experiences of other cities had also been requested but not forthcoming. With reference to placing the matter on the ballot he felt there are many problems - for instance, four choices of a development area could not be placed on a ballot " that a definite area should be arrived at... that if the area were from the north side of Alta Street north to the Freeway he would be in favor of placing it to a vote of the people. He concluded by stating in part that he has not clarified his own thinking but that the matter has sufficient impact on all the people of the City so it is something which could go to a vote. Councilman Scott stated in part that Council appears to be deadlocked.. that CRA has been on the books of the City since 1968 and he could not understand why it has taken until the present time to decide that it should go to a vote of the people.... that members of the Council at the time CRA was put into effect certainly must have had the pulse of the community.. that some of the members of Council at that time are still on Council.. and he could not understand the difference between 10-16-73 - 3 - 20:8407 tonight and the time it was originally approved. He continued in part that Council has been critized time and time again for not making up its own mind on issues... that it is something the community does not under- stand.. Council has been elected to do a job and the citizens wonder why Council goes back to the people to get advice. He concluded by stating in part that he would vote against a referendum. Councilman Helms then stated in part that he could not agree more with comments made concerning the opinion submitted by Mr. Jacobs. Although he had not researched it he did agree with Councilman Butterworth's conclusions with respect to the legality of placing the matter on the ballot if Council thought it was the practical thing to do. However, he did not think it was a practical way to attain the pulse of the public - that CRA is a very complex subject - that it took months for I Council to begin to understand its ramifications. He did not think it possible to adequately define the issue so Council could obtain a true reading of the public with respect to this type of project. He Sub-, mitted'that' he' was ready to indicate his position at this time. Councilman Butterworth quoted from a transcript of the August 13, 1973 minutes --- it was Councilman Helms' remarks concerning how CRA came into being in 1968... it was for the development of the Chicago Park Industrial area where lots were 25' wide with clouded titles and other problems... that CRA seemed at the time a way of solving it, In answer to a question by Councilman Scott Councilman Butterworth stated in part that at the time there wasn't any occasion to put the matter to a vote of the people - that those affected were practically zero except multiple landowners - that CRA as it is presently conceived could not be compared to that. Councilman Helms stated in part that he was on Council in 1968 and the only real question before Council at that time was the question of philosophy because there were no specific plans to test their concern... that he recalled Councilman Butterworth was a proponent of CRA until a short time ago but in 1968 he had not expressed any opposition as to the philosophy of CRA as had Mayoc Arth at that time. He noted that one of the philosophical problems inherent in CRA at that time was the proposal of applying for federal funds in the Chicago Park development - however, it turned out that those funds were not available. Mayor Arth responded in part that he had made it clear'at that time that he felt development was needed in Chicago Park but had very serious questions about CRA in other areas - that a great deal of time has passed and some of the economics have passed so that he is back in a state of indecision but felt his position on CRA has been fairly clear from the day he came on Council. Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that an advisory referendum concerning CRA be placed on the April 1974 ballot. Mayor Arth seconded the motion which resulted in a TIE vote on the following roll call: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth,' Arth Councilman Scott, Helms Councilman Hage (TIE VOTE) I Mayor Arth commented in part that inasmuch as the City Charter pro- hibits a City Councilman from serving more than two four-year terms, Councilmen Arth, Butterworth and Hage are serving their last terms - and it is inconceivable that in the time span between November 20 (the next meeting on CRA) and the April election date the City could have gone to the point of selling bonds or taking any irreversible steps to move forward - that in his opinion the candidates for Council are going to be running on this matter regardless and that is one of the reasons he hoped it could go on the ballot so the candidates could say the people are going to decide this issue - that it is a mistake in his mind for potential Councilmen to run on single issues. 10-16-73 - 4 - 20:8408 Councilman Scott observed that in his opinion he thinks the candidates if elected would have had a vote of the people - they would have had a mandate from the people.... In the meantime if Council took action on the matter it would have fulfilled its responsibility to the best of its conscience which he feels Council is obligated to do. RECESS Following a five minute recess Council reconvened and the following persons addressed Council. Mrs. Sherri Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, requested a legal opinion as to whether or not the citizens have the right to an initiative which would dissolve the Council as the acting Redevelopment Agency. I Ruth Duemler, 500 N. Old Ranch Road, invited Council to a meeting on transportation on behalf of the Mayor of South Pasadena. It will be held in that City on October 29. It is for the purpose of moving forward to endorse and put into action some new transportation programs. Bernard Buller, 2421 Louise Avenue, expressed interest in hearing about Chicago Park being the original idea for CRA in the City - that the citizens have learned a lot about the subject during the past months. Inasmuch as commitments have not been made to date he suggested that Council repeal the enacting ordinance. Rueben Ruiz, 227 Genoa Street, stated in part that it is obvious Mr. Jacob's report to Council was biased; that Council seems in accord on that. He contended that Mr. Jacobs' recommendations have been biased throughout the study on redevelopment and that in his opinion Council should now dismiss Mr. Jacobs and find an unbiased opinion on the subject. Mrs. Edith Dunn, 101 Palm Drive, expressed opposition to CRA and stated in part that she had obtained a copy of Mr. Jacobs' memorandum to which Council had referred during the meeting. . She called attention to statements made therein which indicate to her that Council took every resident's right to initiative and referendum. She noted the specific time in which citizens may go forward on a legally effective referendum. She then read an answer to the material in Council's packet, in part, that none of the alternative proposals were acceptable; that to reject all plans and terminate proceedings would be acceptable to a point... ,but would still leave the citizens in the predicament of forever being in a position of jeopardy of a new project. She continued in part that the only honorable proposal is to completely rescind the present ordi- nance which would be the only avenue open to a Councilman who wishes to clear hi~self of the cloud of having instituted or supported CRA which has taken from the citizens their right of initiative and refer- endum inherent to the people under the Constitution. She asked Council to seek the legal way in which this may be done. I Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, spoke at length stating in part that he felt compelled to respond to the subject matter and drew an analogy between the proposition which was defeated over a year ago and the subject matter - the former was defeated he said not because the people did not want an auditorium but when the apathetic citizens realized they were being deceived they went to the polls and defeated the meaSure. He noted the difficulty he has encountered in obtaining copies of CRA material from the City and also explored the costs therefore stating in part that although he was told to disregard the cost he had requested a legal opinion to justify charging a citizen for something which was not chargeable. He continued in part by exploring the areas for redevelopment - the race track, Fashion Park, and areas where residents had been living for a quarter of a century or more - some on pensions. He stated further that power corrupts. He concluded by stating in part that there will be three new Councilmen elected next year who will know about this matter and they will give their word to the citizens that they will oppose it. 10-16-73 - 5 - MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION pi fit "I, ,',' I, f' . -' v ORDINANCE NO. 1497 ADOPTED EMERGENCy )1 \) . ! I ;./ J 20:8409 Robert Munro, 408 Cabrillo Road, suggested that Council investigate steps toward the abandonment of CRA and that the results be made availa- ble to the public. Richard Carmen, 807 King Street, San Gabriel, President of the California Taxpayers and Renters Association, stated in part that to him it is refreshing to see a Council which listens to the public... He reali~ed that the matter is not resolved as there is one Councilman absent from this meeting, but Council has not heard all there is to hear about the pitfalls of CRA and referred to his presentations made before the Board of Supervisors, other City Councils, School Boards...,. that such bodies should not become involved in the free enterprise system. I Council received the staff report dated October 16 concerning a recent meeting with developers on regulations affecting new multiple family construction. The City Manager noted that at said meeting general agreement or clarification was reached on most of the items of concern. However agreement was not reached on the Fire Department's requirement for on-site hydrants being Wet prior to any framing. He explored the items upon which Council could take action at this time. Council also received a letter from A. R. Cok~ submitting re~sons for the developer's objections. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott that the moratorium condition relating to one hour construction be MODIFIED so as to provide for solid core exterior doors and a minimum of 7/8" plaster or 5/8" dry wall on interior and exterior walls, or other material approved by the Building Official as being equal in rigidity to the 7 /8" plaster or 5/8" dry wall; further that the sound system regulations be modified to provide that when ceilings or walls form a separation between the garage and living area of the Same unit, or when walls are used to separate parking spaces from the parking spaces of others, soundproofing, otherwise required, may be omitted, providing the walls and ceilings are of one-hour construction, Following the City Attorney's explanation of the intent of the word "rigidity" the motion was carried unanimously and the following ordinance was adopted therefor, The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1497 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 8130.35 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION OF YARD STANDPIPE SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPLE DWELLING OCCUPANCIES," It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1497 be waived and that the same be ADOPTED as an EMERGENCY ordinance taking effect immediately. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Hage I The Fire Chief then referred to his communication dated October 10 in which he stated in part that the primary objection of the developers was the Fire Department policy regarding on-site hydrants. They felt that when on-site hydrants are required it is impractical for them to be wet prior to framing - that this requirement is in excess of the requirements of other cities. However he noted other cities with this requirement and explored the danger of fire during the framing period of condominiums in particular. He urged Council to support the Fire Department's policy as set forth in his communication. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that Council approve and adopt the memorandum 10-16-73 - 6 - ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL PARK (CHICAGO PARK) (: r-/ ! ) ;0 ' I RESOLUTION NO. 4383 APO!TED (J014 RESOLUTION NO. 4384 ADOPTED r: :'1 L/ ,0 WORK ACCEPTANCE (Resurfacing Program) I ):: . l326 LOWER AZUSA ROAD IMPROVEMENT (EIR) r> /","'. for J! LlrJ,d~ .'- , 20:8410 as presented with the understanding that Council will keep an open mind if there are any further proposals that may be brought before staff or Council with respect to said matters. The Assistant City Manager submitted the following results of bids received for the sale of $339,270.46 in 1915 Act Assessment Bonds in connection with the Arcadia Industrial Park Assessment District (Chicago Park) and recommended the award to the bidder with the lowest net interest rate: Stern, Brenner & Co. Stone & Youngberg Investment Securities San Francisco Securities, Inc. Roberts, Scott & Co., Inc. Kirchner Moore & Company (non conforming bid) Gross and Company, Inc. 5.57993 percent 5.78474' 5.88251 5.8892 6.02656 6.68314 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Stern, Brenner & Company be accepted; that all other bids be rejected; and that Resolution No. 4383, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND MAKING AWARD FOR SALE OF BONDS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEMPTION FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 72-1, ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL PARK',' be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Counc i lman Hage It was then MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4384, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 72-1 (ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL PARK) IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA~' 'be and it is hereby ADOPTED. This awards the contract to Barron & Eckhart in the amount of $262,433.13. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Hage Council received notice that Sully-Miller Contracting Company has satisfactorily completed the 1973 roadway resurfacing program Job No. 412 pursuant to the plans and specifications. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, 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, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Counc ilman Hage On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works in a report dated October 12, 1973 it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Los Angeles County Road Department Environmental Impact Exemption Declaration for the Lower Azusa Road Improvement be APPROVED on the basis of finding of no significant effect on the environment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Rage 10-16-73 - 7 - LIGHTING ANNEXATION iF3 REPORT ~ --- 1;<) \ J ~ ' ,"- RESOLUTION NO. 4370 ADOPTED ~ ...... ". I \ .. , I '3 (. I TRAFFIC SIGNAL JOB,NO. 408 TOPICS RESOLUTION NO. 4371 ADOPTED FINANCIAL V REPORTS ORDINANCE NO. 1494 ADOPTED I V ( (,? \ 20:8411 During the deliberation of this matter it was noted that City funds in the amount of $42,000 have been budgeted to cover a portion of the cost of the improvement within Arcadia. The California Highway Commission has allocated Federal Aid Secondary funds under the Urban Extension Program for this project. These funds must be matched by the local agency, however, pursuant to an informal policy of the County Road Department, the City would provide one half the matching requirement. Therefore, the final cost to the City will be approximately $20,000. Pursuant to Council order of September 18, 1973 the Director of Public Works submitted the Engineer's Report in accordance with the provisions of the Street Lighting Act of 1919. The report indicated the filing with the City Clerk the street lighting plan of lands to be annexed which show the following: I Boundaries of the district zones Lands within said zones Lands to be transferred from Zone A to Zone C Type and approximate location of street lights. ~ It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the Engineer's Report be approved. It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4370 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THE INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT (ANNEXATION NO.3), TRANSFERRING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ZONE "A" SYSTEM TO ZONE "C", AND FIXING A TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID PROPOSALS'.' be and it is hereby ADOPTED. Hearing scheduled for November 20, 1973, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Counc ilman Hage (Maps of the areas to be available at the November 20 meeting). On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works the following Resolution was ADOPTED which would amend the Topics Program Agreement to provide funds for four traffic signal projects - Santa Anita at Huntington, First at Huntington" Duarte Road at Baldwin and Foothill at Second Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4371, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AMENDING THE TOPICS PROGRAM AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FOUR TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS" be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Hage I Council received the financial report for the month of September 1973. FILED. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read tht title of Ordinance No. 1494, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR )/IOLATIONS." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and 10-16-73 - 8 - ORDINANCE NO. 1495 ADOPTED I ORDINANCE NO. 1496 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1498 INTRODUCED IORDINANCE NO. 1499 INTRODUCED 20:8412 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 Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Hage The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1495, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 5600 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY HEALTH CODE BY REFERENCE." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1495 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Counc ilm an Hage The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1496, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9266.2.3 OF THE ~RCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE REGU- LATIONS OF THE M- 1 ZONE." 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. 1496 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Hage The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1498, entitled: "AN .ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE SETBACK REGULATIONS OF THE R-O, R-l and R-2 ZONES." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1498 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Counc ilman Hage The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the tit le of Ordinance No. 1499, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING A NEW,R-2 (7.5) ZONE CLASSIFICATION." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1499 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scott, Butterworth, Helms, Arth None Councilman Hage 10-16-73 - 9 - INDEPENDENT CITIES (SCOTT) PERSONNEL BOARD (Butterworth) SICK LEAVE ACCUMULATION (Butterworth) RESIGNATIONS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 20:8413 Councilman Scott reported on the recent meeting of the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County and that one of the concerns was repre- sentation of the organization in Sacramento; that there is also a proposal for the terms of officers to be changed in order for a more orderly organization of leadership. This to coincide with election dates. Councilman Butterworth noted that on two occasions the minutes of the Personnel Board have reflected the lack of acknowledgment and/or subse- quent action on reports from the Personnel Board and said that the Board has responded to Council's request for matters such as the flat-rated salary report. He MOVED that the City Manager respond to the Personnel Board, particularly on the matter of flat-rated salaries and to other I communications from the Board. Motion seconded by Mayor Arth and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth brought up the possibility of instituting some method of rewarding employees for unused sick leave. Some discussion ensued. The Finance Director will prepare tabulations for Council consideration at its regular meeting on November 20. Contacts will be made to ascertain whether or not similar methods are in effect in surrounding cities. Mayor Arth advised of the resignations from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission of Mrs. Alvin J. Lenz and.Mrs. Dennis B. Pickens. The City_' Clerk will advise Council of the responSibility for appointments. Letters of regret will go forward. At 10:40 p.m. Council entered an executive session. Council reconvened at 11 p.m., and adjourned immediately thereafter to Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. C, /? a'G->-F t:?~c: Mayor ~);$ff~ City Clerk 10-16-73 - 10 - I