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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
HEARING
(Parking -
Public Assembly)
(Disapproved)
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GENERAL
PLAN
(Eaton
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 1973
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 6, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Leslie G. Strathern, Arcadia Congregational Church
Mayor C. Robert Arth
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
Councilman Butterworth
On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously Councilman Butterworth 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 16 were
APPROVED. Councilman Hage abstained from voting due to his absence
from said meeting.
Planning Commission recommendation concerning parking requirements for
places of assembly (Res. No. 828). The Planning Director explained
that the uses which would be subject to the recommended standards are
all subject to conditional use permits - that ,it would actually be a
general guide for parking requirements and in the course of a con-
ditional use permit approval the actual parking requirements could be
increased or decreased depending upon the specifics of the particular
application. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring
to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued and Councilman Helms submitted in part that the
recommendation does not provide an adequate way in which it could be
determined or defined as to the requirements; that this resolution is
in an area where it is very difficult to set standards or absolute
guidelines with any significant meaning... that to evaluate each fa-
cility on its own merit as to requirements would be more in keeping
with the problem. Reference was made to the contents of a report
dated August 28 setting forth various places of public assembly. It
was noted that apparently the resolution only relates to churches
because commercial buildings, recreation centers and the like are
matters beyond the scope of its effectiveness. It was submitted that
the matter could be resurrected at a later date, although the subject
resolution could not be. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 828 be
disapproved.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 830 recommending a change in the
General Plan relating to property known as 1130-1150 Colorado Street
(Eaton property) consisting of all R-l property in the block bounded
by Michillinda, Colorado, Altura and Volante Drive. Council received
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the subject resolution, a report from staff and letters pertaining
thereto. The Planning Director explained that the applicant, Resnick
Company, requested a change in the General Plan to indicate the subject
area as medium density residential. He noted that the existing zoning
of the subject site and the surrounding residential properties are
consistent with the current General Plan insofar as they are low density
residential classification. The applicant proposes to construct 60
residential units with an anticipated density of 2.2 persons per unit.
It was noted that the development had been reduced from its original 84
units to the revised 60 units. The Planning Commission had voted 4 to
2 with 1 absent in favor of the amendment.
The City Clerk read into the record a communication from E. J. Moscaret,
1125 Encanto Drive, in substance urging Council to vote against any
change in the General Plan and to assure the residents in the Rancho
area that only residential home development will be 'considered for the
site.
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Prior to opening the public hearing Mayor Arth pointed out that this
public hearing relates only to the recommendation concerning an
amendment to the General Plan - not zoning or any particular type of
development. Whereupon he declared the hearing open.
Ralph Martin, in charge of planning for Walter Richards and Associates,
230 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, stated in part that the question is
whether or not the requested use is good land use and that the request
for a change in the General Plan is basically technical in order to
proceed to a zone change and a conditional use permit. He referred to
the land use; that the area is a dormant commercial usage having been
thus improved for 20 years; that the area is not directly related to
the adjacent residential. He then explored the proposal in detail -
which he submitted would not downgrade the nearby residential neighbor-
hoods nor would it be designed in such a fashion as to generate traffic
into the neighborhood; that it would change the character of the
specific property from a dormant questionable commercial use to a
residential homeowner environment - not in the nature of single-family
detached dwellings but a homeowner environment which would be attractive
to the people who desire to remain in the city but do n9t care to live
in a single-family detached home any longer. He concluded by referring
to the site's relationship to the freeway, the arterial roadway pattern
adjacent to it and the fact that it is not directly tied into the
nearby single-family area. He asked for support of the requested
amendment to the General Plan.
In response to a question Mr. Martin stated further in part that a
study was made of the economics and could be furnished Council and
submitted that in his opinion the development would be economically
feasible even with the price asked for the property. He also stated
that in his experience he has encountered many instances where a
General Plan was amended because things move rapidly and new assessments
sometimes are made on an annual basis.
William Weiss, 417 Harvard Drive, President of the Rancho Santa Anita
Residents' Association, stated in part that the members of the associ-
ation oppose any change to the General Plan; that any change such as
that requested would set the stage for higher density usage in other
sensitive properties adjacent to the Eaton property. He asked Council
to uphold the desires of the association. Some discussion held on the
number of members in attendance at the meetings of the association at
which the above action was taken. Reference was also made to a com-
munication from the Chairman of the Association's Architectural Review
Board which indicates unanimous approval of the change. Mr. Weiss
said he would be glad to take a a poll of the members if need be.
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Edward Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, submitted in part that the matter
was before the Planning Commission for some three months because its
members were intensely divided; that the final decision was based on
fear that there might not be another proposal for the property and the
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site would just deteriorate further and become a public nuisance,
however, if the change in the General Plan is not approved then an
opportunity would be provided to find out if R-l development were
possible. He concluded by asking that a decision not be made in haste.
Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, commented on the membership
attendance at the meetings of the Association referred to by Mr. Weiss;
that it represented about 2 percent of the total residents of the area
covered by the association which number 789 members.
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Robert Munro, 408 Cabrillo Road, expressed concern in the ease with
which a change in the General Plan is being considered and favored by
the Planning Commission; that it is not something to be taken lightly
and noted some State Legislation in that regard.
(He ar ing
closed)
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
Councilman Helms having had the opportunity of hearing the discussions
when presented before the Planning Commission stated in part that the
General Plan was just adopted in the Spring of 1972 at which time a
great deal of time and study was devoted to the classification of the
subject property and noted that the owners of the property have tried
to develop it under the same format as it presently exists without
success and explored the intense endeavors therefor. He could see no
change in the circumstances from when the General Plan was adopted and
today, and felt that its present designation in the General Plan is proper.
Councilman Hage stated in part that the General Plan is a flexible
instrument which he felt was the idea when it was adopted.... that it
is subject to change if warranted.. that the area is in a state of
transition and eventually it is going to develop into something
different than what it is today. However, he expressed concern with
the possible density under a change and that right now he felt the site
could be developed with 39 units under the Planned Residential Develop-
ment and was of the opinion that the General Plan should not be
changed.. that it would be better to wait a little longer to watch
developments.
In answer to a question propounded by Councilman Scott the Planning
Director explained what could be developed within the limitations of
the present zoning. Councilman Scott continued that he was not a
member of Council when the General Plan was adopted and would accept
the judgment of the other members of Council. He noted that he had,
driven through the portion of the property which was formerly used as
cottages and rentals and believed that if the property is going to
remain as it is now the City should exercise some jurisdiction as to
its maintenance because it is a hazard to the neighbors in its
present condition.
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Mayor Arth explored in part what has occurred in the subject area during
the past years, the many endeavors for its development - the new homes
adjacent to the property which are a credit to the City and will maintain
the residential stature of the area. He agreed that the owner has a
right to put any price he wants on the property and he has a right to
try to secure a zone change for what he is considering. However, every
potential purchaser has been put on notice as to the zoning.. that in
his mind the property could be developed as R-l. He felt there is a
shortage of single-family dwellings in the City. He favored a strong
policy of maintaining the property as such.
MOTION
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 830 be
disapproved.
(Request for change in the General Plan denied.)
AYES: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
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HEARING Planning Commission recommendation (Res. No. 833) concerning the
Administr;tive ~transfer of administrative responsibility for modification procedures
Responsibilityvr from the Building Department to the Planning Department. The Planning
Director explained that the Commission finds that the public welfare,
convenience and good zoning practice justify the transfer. Mayor
Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the
hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was further
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
unanimously that the recommendation be approved.
HEARING /
(Postponed
to Dec. 4)
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(City Refuse
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CONTINUED TO
November 20
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Continued
(Heating
remains open)
HEARING
El Norte
Improvement
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Planning Commission recommendation concerning R-3 multiple family zone
regulations will appear on the agenda for the December 4 meeting.
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Request of the City Refuse Service Company for a five year extension
of its contract with the City. The present contract expires October
31, 1974, The City Manager noted that 13 cities either contract or
franchise for residential refuse collection. All have agreements with
a single company for residential (single and multiple family) service.
Ten negotiate the renewal with the existing company if service has
been satisfactory. Three follow formal bid procedures when agreements
expire.
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He indicated that complaints have decreased to an average of about
two per month. The majority of the complaints are failure to pick up
or for partial pick-up, Mayor Arth declared the 'hearing open and the
owner-manager of the Company, Ken Norman, 130 W. Orange Grove Avenue,
explained the need for the extension of the contract at this time;
that he contemplates replacing some of the expensive equipment; that
he is desirous of moving the company location and can provide service
to all City facilities on a non-charge basis. He explored reasons
for some of the complaints.... that every call is serviced the day
it comes in, He noted that they also service Sierra Madre and that
he is endeavoring to have the two contracts coincide... that the
request for an extension of the contract with Sierra Madre has been
approved with one more item to be resolved.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Scott Mr. Norman stated in
part that he does anticipate making a request for permission to increase
the pick-up rates probably within the next twelve month period.
Mrs. Hudson Roysher, 1784 S. Santa Anita Avenue, member of the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission, commented that the Commission will be discussing
the matter at its meeting of November 8 as it has concerns about the
service.
Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that the matter
should be continued for two weeks providing time for additional study
in areas of concern; that the City Attorney could draw up a new
proposed contract for Council perusal and that Council could have some
input as to some of the provisions of the contract. Whereupon it was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and'carried
unanimously ,that the' heat"ing be continued to November 20.
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Time and place scheduled for hearing objections to the improvement of
El Norte Avenue between Tenth and Mayflower Avenues under the Short
Form of 1911 Assessment District Act. 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 Scott and carried unani-
mously.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the work perf~med by
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4385
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NO. 4386
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Sidewalk
P~ogram
Phase VII
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Sully-Miller Contracting Company in the improvement of the subject
roadway be ACCEPTED and that final payment be authorized pursuant to
the terms of the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott
None
Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content of Resolution No. 4385,
e nt it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
DETERMINING THAT THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IM-
PROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS (EL NORTE
AVENUE) .
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 ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content of Resolution No.
4386 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND
DRIVEWAYS AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE ADJACENT PROPERTY
PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 (EL MONTE AVENUE).
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott 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, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Sidewalk program Phase VII Job No. 398 - under the Short Form of the
1911 Assessment District Act. It was noted that the contractor has
completed the work --- sidewalk construction. The City Clerk read a
communication from Babe Dahlgren, 21 Morlan Place, regarding his
assessment and asking for reconsideration. Mayor Arth declared the
hearing open.
Mrs. Sherri Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, was advised that this action
for sidewalk improvement was initiated by the City Council; that there
had not been a majority objection.
R. M. Lucarelli, owner of 759 Arcadia Avenue, will meet with the
Director of Public Works concerning repair to his driveway.
Due to the items still to be worked out on this project the matter was
continued to November 20 on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried unanimously.
TOURNAMENT H. Randall Stoke, 1040 Hampton Road, President of the Arcadia Tournament
OF ROSES of Roses Association, explained the progress made thus far in raising
REQUEST funds for the float entry. He noted the increase in cost of the float
APPROVED this year and asked Council for financial assistance in the amount of
/1 $1500. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage
It ~ LP~' _t-and carried on roll call vote as follows that $1500 be appropriated
~ tt~ from Council Contingency Account for said purpose. During the dis-
}"(I'J)'),y, cussion it was suggested that if Council participates in the future it
G" I".~~might be well to have a Council representative on the Association's
,'''' Board, Mr. Stoke we learned the idea.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
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HEARING
Medical Bldg.
620 W. Duarte
Plan I
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COMMENDATION
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Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission concerning a
request to modify the Zoning Code with relation to a proposed six-
story medical building at 620 W. Duarte Road. The Planning Director
read his report dated October 16 and exhibited projecturals of the
parking space layout which provided for small and standard size cars.
He explored the conditions under which the Planning Commission approved
alternate Plan lA - these included the execution by the developer of
a covenant or agreement that he would provide an attendant monitored
parking lot five days a week. All conditions and copies of Plan 1
and Plan lA were submitted to Council.
Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Henry Hege, 550 W. Duarte
Road, representing the applicant Dr. Darrell Holman, spoke at length
about the many considerations made by and before the Planning Com~
mission. He reviewed the extensive report prepared by the Public
Management Service, Inc. dated October 3, 1973 presenting an analysis
of the parking requirements for the present and future medical
'buildings at 612 and 620 W. Duarte Road. Considerable reference was
made to the use of an attendant on the parking lot to see that the
professional personnel and employees use the appropriate parking
spaces which would eliminate the need for reserved spaces. He explored
~oth plans in detail and asked that one of the plans be approved.
Some discussion ensued on what would transpire should one of the two
~uildings be sold. The City Attorney explained the use of a recorded
covenant in this case. Dr. Holman said at the present time there are
no plans whatsoever to sell the buildings - either both or separately.
Some discussion held on in-lieu parking within 500 feet and the need
for adequate lighting. Mr. Hege advised that the parking lot will be
lighted. William J. Fleming, 3400 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach,
indicated that construction would probably start with the parking lot.
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No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
During the discussion that followed Council indicated it would approve
Plan 1 providing certain guarantees were incorporated in the conditions
of approval to protect the City. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the
modification be GRANTED on the following terms:
1. The parking lot will be developed in accordance with "Plan 1'.'.
2. No parking spaces shall be marked "Reserved'.':
3. The lot shall have adequate lighting.
4. A parking attendant shall be on duty during business hours.
5. The first floor may abut the west property line.
6. The owner shall record a declaration of restrictions in a
form approved by the City Attorney, which shall contain
guarantees for the performance of Condition "4" above and
use of all the parking for both buildings indefinitely, which
modification with conditions shall become effective upon
adoption of a formal resolution.
The City Manager advised that the Board of Directors of the League of
California Cities had recommended that Cities adopt a resolution
recognizing the Los Angeles County Regional Criminal Justice
Planning Board as the Los Angeles County Regional Planning and
Coordinating Body for Criminal Justice. This would require a
resolution. The City Attorney will prepare same and present to
Council at its next regular meeting.
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Council received the communic ation from the Arcadia Chapter of the
American Red Cross 'expressing appreciation for the Paramedic teams
and the City ambulance.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Mrs. Edith Dunn, 101 W. Palm Drive, referred to the Community Redevelop-
ment matter - more specifically to various minutes, ordinances and
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PENNEY STORE &
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resolutions, and a communication written by the City Manager in 1968
which stated in part that if the Agency did not let bonds in two years
the Agency could be dissolved by three of the Councilmen. She stated
further in part that from perusal of that material no one would know
there was a specific time in which to file a referendum. She also felt
the publicity in the press at that time was not adequate for general
public notification that CRA was being considered. She then referred
to various phases of CRA which she asked Council to consider - and
suggested Council use the same format for developing the downtown area
as has been used elsewhere in the City through private enterprise.
She asked Council to dissolve CRA. (At Councilman Helms' request the
record reflects Mrs. Dunn speaking for 23 minutes.)
Mrs. Sherri Passmore, 1109 Columbia Drive, said in part that although
it has been said that there was nothing to lose when a study is being
made citizens have everything to lose when they lose the right of
referendum; that CRA was instituted two years ago without a redevelop-
ment project being started and referred to the amount of money paid to
the CRA consultant and asked when it would end. She asked Council to
dissolve the Agency and then let the people vote on it.
Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, stated in part that Council should close
the book on CRA until a new Council comes into being.' in the spring.
Also the services of Mr. Jacobs are not needed anymore. He asked how
much has been paid the consultant and was advised that this information
is available from the Finance Director at any time. Mr. Landor then
referred to an agenda item relating to charges for copies of public
documents. He asked for a copy of the report. At the request of
Council the City Clerk supplied the copy.
Council received the final plans for the J. C. Penney Department Store
and TBA (tire, battery and accessories) Store at the Regional Shopping
Center. It was noted that they comply with the previously approved
preliminary plans in terms of size, location and dimensional character-
istics. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unanimously that the final plans for the Penney building
be APPROVED and plans for the TBA building conditioned upon the
approval of the Planning Commission.
Council received the report relative to the conversion of apartments
into condominiums (dated November 6, 1973). It was noted therein that
like all subdivisions certain conditions of approval are generally
made a part of the approval of the tentative tract which requires the
P,/1.. ~~Jl--tentative tract map as it is technically a subdivision of land. Both
c ~~ positive and negative effects of such a conversion were set forth.
Staff had requested a general policy as applications for conversions
are expected to increase. Council considered alternative actions with
the following determination - to allow conversions with the condition
that they meet all existing applicable code regulations.
CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSIONS
IONTRACT
WARDED
ANCHO ROAD
LIGHTING
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Council received the following results and staff recommendation con-
cerning bids received for the installation of street lights on Rancho
Road between the Foothill Freeway and Foothill Boulevard.
C. T. & F. Inc.
A. E. C.
S & W Electrical
Smith Electric Supply
Sherwin Electric Service
Wm. R. Hahn
$4,700
4,925
5,243
5,245
5,420
5,828
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, C. T. & F., Inc. in the amount of $4,700; that all
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CURB PAINTING
Street Numbers
CONTRACT
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MAINTENANCE OF
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STREET LIGHTS
FRONT STREET
APPROVED
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PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
VAPPROVED
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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.
Further that $4,700 be appropriated from Capital Improvement Projects
funds to cover the contract costs.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council received the result of the one bid received for the painting
of street addresses on curbs. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows I
that the contract be awarded to the only bidder, Veterans Addressing
Service, in the total amount of $5,625; that said amount be appropriated
from General Contingency Fund; 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 Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council received staff report dated November 1 relating specifically
to weed growth in parkways separating frontage roadways from various
frontage road separation strips. These locations were listed in the
report. The City policy was explained which staff asked be confirmed
by Council in order that the abutting property owners may be advised
that the maintenance of the median separation between their frontage
road and the arterial roadway is their responsibility. During the
discussion questions were propounded by Council and the matter was
referred back to staff for additional information. When it is
returned to Council maps will accompany the report.
Council received a petition from all of the owners of property on the
southwest side of Front Street requesting the installation of four
mercury vapor street lights on existing power poles. Procedure for
this was incorporated ina report dated October 31. It was MOVED by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll
call vote as follows that four luminaries of 11,000 lumen rating be
installed; that the area abutting Front Street be annexed to Zone A
under the procedures now in progress for Annexation No. 3 to the
Consolidated Lighting District.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Staff submitted a report indicating that the current contract for the I
maintenance of city-owned landscaped areas expires February 1, 1974 _
and it is now necessary to solicit bids in the interest of continuing
an uninterrupted on-going program. Changes in the specifications were
listed in the report - these to overcome some of the difficulties
experienced under the current contract. Suggestions were made in the
direction of improved performance and the Director of Public Works will
keep them in mind. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that t'he plans and specifi-
cations be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise
for bids.
Council received a staff report concerning proposed charges for copies
of public documents. At the present time the City does not have a
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CARS REJECTED
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standard policy for any charge of this nature. Fees charged by other
cities were listed. Staff recommended that some type of policy be
established to enable the City to 1) control costs 2) defray at least
a portion of the cost of providing copies of public documents and 3) to
insure that everyone requesting copies is treated equally. Staff will
pursue the matter further and report back to Council.
Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, made reference to the report and stated
in part that he would like to have had a copy prior to this date. In
discussing copies of public documents he was advised that copies of
some material may be mailed upon request.
Mrs. Sherri Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, stated in part that persons
have not been able to obtain copies of material upon request and could
supply the names if desired.
Council received a report concerning statements submitted by Eugene
Jacobs, consultant to CRA. It was noted therein that billings to date
total $15,097.50. Other City expenditures to date total $1,513.13 and
it is estimated that approximately $320 in miscellaneous costs are
still outstanding. An appropriation of $3,680 for consulting services
and $500 to cover outstanding costs and other incidentals which may
arise as part of a final determination of the direction of the redevelop-
ment program was requested by the Assistant City Manager. It was MOVED
by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll
call vote as follows that the amount of $4,180 be appropriated from
Council Contingency Account for said purpose.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council received the report on bids received for patrol cars and a
staff car for the Police Department. It was the consensus of
Council that new bids should be obtained and it was MOVED by Councilman
Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that all
bids be rejected and that new bids be obtained.
The City Attorney presented for the second 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 REGU-
LATIONS OF THE R-O, R-l and R-2 ZONES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, 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 ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented for the second 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 Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage 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 ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1500
INTRODUCED
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(SCOTT)
(HELMS)
ADJOURNMENT
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1500, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2637 AND 2647
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STANDBY PROVISIONS IN THE
EVENT THE UNIFORM SALES TAX IS SUSPENDED FOR ANY REASON."
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 Ordinance No. 1500 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
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Was advised by the City Manager that the communications from the
Personnel Board had been acknowledged.
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Was advised by the City Manager that a report on a possible mini-bus
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would be presented at the November 20 meeting.
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Was advised by the City Manager on the progress to date of the plans
for the police biilding.
to obtain a copy of an ordinance adopted' by the City of
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eliminating juveniles at the pinball facilities' unless
by an adult.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Asked staff
Los Angeles
accompanied
Received concurrence in his suggestion that the portion of the agenda
allotted to persons from the audience to address Council be henceforth
placed just before items from the City Attorney. It was felt this
would enable Council to complete its determination on scheduled agenda
items prior to audience participation.
At 12:15 a,m. November 7, the meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p,m. NOVEMBER
20, 1973 in the Conference Room.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christine Van Maanen
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