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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 18,1973 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 20: 8440 ~fl!. ~ 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL WITH CHANGES RECESS ROLL CALL C R A 1 o-WY7 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY/OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING ,i " DECEMBER 18, \t<ii 3 r t, The City Council of the City of AUfadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, December 18, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, Arcadia First Church of Christ Scientist. Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Scott asked that the Minutes of November 20 be changed to include the following: Page 12, R-3 Regulations, where reference is"-' made to the commendation made by Al Coke to members of the staff - that the name of Building Official, Edward Chastain be specifically reflected. Also, Page 2, in order -to c9rrect any misunderstanding where CRA is being discussed and where he, Councilman Scott, made a statement relative to CRA and to the support given at that time to the three Councilman whose terms expire April 1974, where he indicated that it would be his feeling that the support given the three Councilmen indicated ,.. knowing that they had supported CRA ... that the community would feel that support for CRA was reasonable.... He asked the record to show that he was referring to support given at the April 1970 election and not at the election of 1972, Councilman Butterworth commented that perhaps the record should also show that the support of CRA at that time was limited solely to Chicago Park. Councilman Helms then MOVED to approve the Minutes as changed. Motion seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. In order to consider CRA Council recessed to meet jointly with the Community Redevelopment Agency. PRESENT: Members Butterworth, Hage, He~ms, Scott, Arth ABSENT: None Councilman Butterworth stated in part that for the purpose of making a minority record that he takes the position that the people have not had substantial time to talk about redevelopment - that they do not have any idea which plan Council is going to accept or reject and again they have had no opportunity to talk on what Council is going to do at this meeting. He continued in part that when Council met in August no preference was indicated for one plan or another and it was Council's action at that time to just adjourn the entire proceedings. Now Council has a particular plan on which there has been almost no public expression. That by the same token there has been almost no opportunity to talk on the environmental impact which is part and parcel of this and that he is inclined to believe that with what little review he has made of the law that the EIR is something that has to be submitted for public discussion. He then referred to a communication submitted to Council at this meeting from the legal counsel for a group of citizens asking Council to delay any action.. that if a plan is adopted the group would have no choice but to attempt to referend that plan. In conclusion he indicated he would vote against the plan. 12-18-73 - 1 - " 20: 8441 'i1(1.., ~~ Councilman Helms stated in part that what Councilman Butterworth has said is'without fact or foundation, in his recollection of'the action of Council... that the plan before Council at this time is essentially the plan that was before it at the time of the hearings held in August.. That the first action taken at that time was to limit and define the area under discussion which has been subsequently changed in scope by the Planning Commission':.. at least tlie essential area had been defined and the EIR was before Council at that time.. that 'all of the speakers who appeared before Council were aware of these things and many had copies of documents pertinent thereto. As to taking legal action he felt that from July ~o December is ample time for anyone who was concerned with the actions that, Council was in the process of taking at the time could have taken all the counter-measures they wanted to take legally and that Council has had plenty of time to do the same. Councilman Scott stated in part that the matter had been discussed 'at 1 great length at the last meeting.. that he would like to make a few comments relative to Councilman Butterworth. Whether he agreed with his point of view relative to CRA is immaterial.... but that the public has'seen an example of a dedicated public servant who has served the community for some 20 years.,. and noted that Councilman Buttarworth was sufficiently ill in his office today that he could not talk on the phone. He expressed admiration to Councilman Butterworth. Relative to the communication received at this meeting from the legal counsel for the group of citizens opposed to CRA he stated in part that at the last meeting there was great criticism leveled at the situation that there was material handed to Council without ample time to consider it,.. This particular letter was submitted to Council at about 7:10 p.m. this evening., It was' somewhat a surprise and he took the same point of view as Councilman Butterworth did toward the material that' was given to Council at the last meeting as to sufficient time... He continued that during the last two weeks he has tried,to contact people whom he thought would have an objective point of view'relative to CRA, as it would affect the downtown area.,. that he purposely talked with people who were either in business or who would be affected by development... there were two homeowners and he found no one who did not feel sincerely dedicated to the point of view that: CRA is the way to go and the only hope for that particular area of the community.. He has found nothing to cause him to change his point of view. Councilman Hage stated in part that he respectfully disagreed ,with Councilman Butterworth also.. that the matter has been' studied long and hard--- that the community has been exposed to the entire CRA concept; that he has personally attended and has spoken at many gatherings of various groups and felt that if Some action is not taken tonight he would not be doing the job he was elected to do and that, is to study an issue and come to a conclusion and cast his vote on it. He did not believe that however he votes tonight will make it impossible for the people who would, like to put this to an initiative to take this action if they so desire; that he feels Council has done its best 'and that in his opinion CRA is the way to go for the people of the City, Councilman Arth stated in part that he had previously voted, with 1 Councilman Butterworth that the matter go to a,vote of the people; that he has had a philosophical feeling for some time that CRA could not be used except in very limited cases and that he still thinks the subject area could be developed by Some tther means. However if Council is going to move ahead in this direction that some definite policy should be set for buying and selling property. He noted what has been done in other cities --- that no sales of properties acquired by the City would be resold, at less than the purchase price.. that to him this is a very logical position. He commented that he too has had very few communications during the last few months - this is:not because people have not been aware of it because the subject has had good press coverage.. that there has been very little expression of opposing ,12-18-73 - 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 1490 INTRODUCED 1 HEARING (CONTINUED) 20:8442, ~~ position in areas other than those in the immediate area. He continued in part that if Council is going to move ahead in the next five months he would like to take part in any policies which may be set. He took a favorable position at this time. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained th~ content and read the tit le of Ord inance No. 1490 ent it led: "AN ORDtNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING AND ADOPT~G THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN', FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." . +. . 1';'" :0" , '1'" It was MOVED by, Councilman Hageh:~~conded carried on ,roll'call vote as forl~ws that of Ordi~ance No. 1490 be waived .".,' ~ by Councilman Helms and the reading of the full body AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scgtt, Arth None None Councilman Hage furth~r MOVED that Ordinance No. 1490 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as fo 110ws : AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth Councilman Butterworth None C?uncil noted for those in the audience who may want to attend --- that Council will meet again during December --- Whereupon on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried that the Joint meeting of Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency be ADJOURNED until December 26 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 'Council continued the request of the City Refuse Service Company for an 'extension of its franchise for refuse collection until the regular meeting of January 2, 1974, HEARING Council continued (CONTINUED) amendments to the , ' P ~ !. January 2, 1974. I r-d'A~-f,,~ , TRACT NO. 32119 Tentative Map APPROVED TRACT NO. 32103 Tentative ,Map APPROVED t"~ "M" TRACT NO. 31255 Modification Request CONTINUED ..=3- /'S(JG the recommendation of the Planning Commission for R-3 Zoning Regulations until the regular meeting of (Planning Commission Resolution, No. 829). On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the tentative map of Tract No. 32119 was APPROVED subject to all specified conditions set forth in the staff report. This tract will create a 24 unit condominium at 483 W, Duarte Road. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously the tentative map of Tract No. 32103 was APPROVED subject to all conditions specified in the staff report. ,This 'tract will create a seven lot subdivision at 870 W. Foothill Boulevard. Councilman Helms expressed concern about safety ,services when called to streets with similar names, i,e.,Don Diablo, etc. Staff will conduct a study of such areas and report back. Council received the report on the request for modification of a condition of approval of the tentative map of Tract No. '31255 located at 910 W. Foothill Boulevard. Discussion ensued 9n the ,need of an adequate fence at the freeway'line, the need for dense landscaping, etc. Councilman Helms asked that the matter be continued in order for Council to be further advised. 12-18-73 - 3 - C R A p', CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 186 E. Duarte RATIFIED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~218-30 N, First CONTINUED HEARING VSCHEDULED TENNIS COURTS BALDWIN AVENUE RESERVOIR J;/fa5 MUNICIPAL /TRANSPORTATlON SYSTEM 5: f: ~.J'": ^ , '"{ II 20: 8443 'il~ OO~M~1' No action necessary on the Planning Commission recommendation for certain changes in the plan for the Central Redevelopment Project. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows the granting by the Planning Commission of a conditional use permit for an automobile service station at 186 E. Duarte Road was RATIFIED. Planning Commission Resolution No. 835 sets forth conditions with which the applicant, Standard Oil Company of California, must comply. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott None Mayor Arth due to his business affiliation None 1 At the request of the applicant for a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant at 218-30 N. First Avenue this matter was carried over until the next regular meeting - January 2, 1974. There are differences to be settled between the lessee and the lessor. Council scheduled a public hearing for January 15, 1974 on the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for the addition of open space regulations to the Code (Planning Commission Resolution No. 836.) Council received the recommendation of the Recreation Commission that Council proceed with the construction of tennis courts on a portion of the Baldwin Avenue Reservoir. The Assistant City Manager explained that the 1973-78 Capital Improvement Project budget allows for $25,000 for this installation. The project is presently scheduled in this budget for 1976-77 however due to the delay of the construction of the Orange Grove Park site the Baldwin Avenue Tennis Court project could be moved forward. During the deliberations the Recreation Director stated in part that the courts would be placed at the northerly portion of the site leaving approximately 30 feet between the southerly portion of the courts and the reservoir. The plans would have to be submitted to Council for approval prior to any advertising for bids. In response to a question he said the courts would not be lighted and also that the neighbors had not been contacted up to this point. ' It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that staff proceed with the understanding that the neighborhood resi- dents will be contacted for their feeling in this project. Council received a report from the City Manager setting forth the general background information as to the various types of municipal transportation systems which could be used within the City. Three major types were submitted for consideration. Fixed Route System, Route Deviation System and Dial-A-Ride System. Report forthcoming. 1 Councilman Scott commended Councilman Helms on a report he brought back from a meeting he attended on this subject which appears to empha- size the importance for a study to be conducted of the problem. Mayor Arth concurred and felt that Council should move ahead as there is possibly a large segment of the senior citizens who are totally without transportation for their needs. Councilman Helms also felt the program should move ahead as rapidly as possible. Staff was requested to obtain all available data on such a program - also the School District is to be contacted. Perhaps the Senior Citizens Groups could also be contacted. January 15 was mentioned as the'date for submission of the report . 12 :ro;.18-73 0/-/1::.. - 4 - CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 3 3/301- RESOLUTION NO. 4395 1 5/30'; MODIFICATION OF STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM p~ klG-ttTI TREE PLANTING RIDING & HIKING TRAIL P; j ,VA---' 1 WILDERNESS PARK EXPANSION ~ /;2 7:" 20 : 8444Jc, 2&,:,M~~ Council received the revised Engineer's report for this annexation which was necessary due to changes made by Council in the deletion of R-3 properties along the west side of Baldwin Avenue and an error in the count of the total number of lumen lights along said',street. It was noted during the discussion that this subject area is commercial - residential: One of the few in the city. Any future similar instance would have to be considered on its own - that this should not lead to a precedent. ......, Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained theJcontent and read the title of Resolution No. 4395 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ,ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT (ANNEXATION NO.3) AND TRANSFERRING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ZONE "A" SYSTEM TO ZONE "C", " 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 Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Council received a report and recommendation for electrical energy' reduction in the street lighting systems. A modification was recom- 'mended by replacing 906 lamps of 2500 and 4000 lumen intensity with 3500 mercury vapor lamps in order to achieve a 10/9% reduction in electrical energy consumption. At this time any cost for this change is not anticipated, However the Director of Public Works will keep (\\G-Council advised, It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to instruct the Southern California Edison Company to carry out the work as early as possible subject to the availability of equipment, The Director of Public Works will prepare a report on city-owned systems to ascertain the economic feasibility of changing fixtures. The Assistant City Manager advised that the report concerning this matter is the result of Council instructions; that County has been contacted to see if it would be agreeable to the program if the City provided the required number of trees and the County would do the planting and maintenance. At that time the cost to the City was estimated to be about $1500. The County has now made a counter- proposal, and would proceed on a 50-50 basis. The total estimated is $8000. It was the consensus of Council that the program move forward and that the County's proposal be accepted. It was therefore MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to proceed with the development of an agreement for the project and that the cost be funded from Capital Improvement Budget (replacement of street trees) not to exceed, $4000 including maintenance for three years. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Council received the report on the expansion of Wilderness Park by utilizing a portion of the ,Flood Control Wash lying southerly of the park. The District has approved the proposal and submitted a map delineating the area which would be made available to,the City for recreational purposes. The area would be used for light recre~tion such as supervised nature studies and picnic activity. The area 12-18-73 - 5 - COLORADO BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT APPROVED J-1J-09 CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING 3- ~ LIC: 20: 8445~ roo~ would only be open when a park-naturalist was on duty. The gates would be closed at all other times. A chain-link fence would be installed along the southerly boundary of the expanded area. The City would maintain the fence at no cost to the Flood Control District. It was recommended that the fence be installed in May of 1974 - after the rains. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the letter of permit submitted by the Flood Control District and authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed in accordance with the subject report and that Council appropriate $6000 from Capital Improvemmt Project funds budgeted for Wilderness Park expansion to cover the cost of this project. The gates are to have a lock. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Councilman Helms asked staff to submit a report of the type of uses to be made of the area so it may be studied. Council received the report of staff concerning the under grounding of 'utilities in Colorado Boulevard on the south side between the Santa Fe Railroad and Fifth Avenue. Costs of this project were set forth in the report. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote that staff be AUTHORIZED to enter into an agreement with the Pacific Telephone Company pursuant to a 'communication datea December 3 from the Company.. and that all costs for supporting structure by the City be..paid from the Gas Tax funding of this project'. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Council recei~d a report on solutions to the heating, cooling and ventilating problems in the City Hall building. The report en- compassed the construction of the building in 1948, the annex in 1957. It was stated in the report that it is anticipated that the revised system would have recovery capabilities which would allow the system to operate 9 hours per day both summer and winter. Funds are in the current Capital Improvement Project Budget, and specifications have been prepared. Discussion held on this proposal with Councilman Scott submitting that in his opinion there is need for a heating and ventilating engineer on a consulting basis - to draw the specifications - and then receive bids on those specifications which would have been approved by Council. That it would be possible that 10 bids could be 1 submitted - each bidding on their own plans and he questioned how one could be correlated with another and arrive at the best.., there may be a difference in the cost and the efficiency of what they produce. The Director of Public Works explained the procedure - that each bidder would be given a plan of the existing system. He would then prepare his own estimate of costs and develop the plan to accomplish the work. ,It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, Funds are in the current Capital Improvement Project Budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Arth Councilman Scott None 12-18-73 - 6 - EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Police Cars ~- :to ~ l,,~ 1 ,m", ~, TANKS INSTALLATION g- ~ r " ~1'L ,(J I/Jv ' AMUSEMENT CENTER BOWLING ALLEY d- /c;%/] I 5: POLICE OFFICER REINSTATED 20: 8446ye.,. ~~:>> Council received the report and recommendation dated December 14, 1973 on bids received for the purchase of ten police patrol vehicles and one department staff car. It was noted that the low bid included the very large 440 cubic inch motor which is larger than necessary and too heavy on gasoline. However, the bidder has agreed to substitute the smaller motor (360 CID). Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Five Points Plymouth, El Monte, be accepted and that the vehicles be purchased at a cost of $23,013.53 for the ten patrol cars and $3,425.36 for the staff car. All with the 360'CID Motor. The 1973-74 budget reflects the necessary funds for, this purchase, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Council received the results of bids received for installation of diesel fuel tanks at Fire Stations - 79 W. Orange Grove and 630 S. Baldwin. It was noted in the report dated December 12 that only one bid was received in which it was offered to perform the work and furnish all material and labor pursuant to' City specifications for $4000. This would be 1000 gallon tanks. The Fire Chief now recommends that the City obtain 5000 gallon tanks as it would save the City quite a lot and with the two 5000 gallon tanks filled, the City could go for almost a year without the need to replenish. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid be modified to apply to the two 5000 gallon tanks at a cost not to exceed $5900, that the bid of Bills' Service Station Maintenance, Inc. (Gardena) be accepted and modified and that a purchase order be issued for this installation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None Request for renewal of a business permit for the amusement center at 188 W. Las Tunas Drive, the location of the Santa Anita Bowling Lanes. The Business License Department did not object and the Arcadia Youth Commission was in favor also, ,The Police Department felt the operat~on is clean and orderly however did refer to an ordinance in effect in Los Angeles prohibiting those under 18 unless accompanied by a parent guardian after 10 p.m. which it felt would be beneficial in regulating conduct and to the peace and quiet of the general area if the, City had such an ordinance. Gene Beley, manager, asked that this regulation not become applicable until or if a civic problem should come to pass - he felt there are so many rules now - that his operation is different from those in an arcade type of business as mentioned in the Los Angeles City ordinance. He explained his code for behavior on the premises. Discussion ensued and the following MOTION was made by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and' car~ied unanimously that the business permit be renewed with 'th'e condition th'at no perso'n under 18 years of age shall be permitted to enter'or remain in the game room after 10 p.m. unless his, parent. or guardian is pr"esent in the game'room or on the bowling concourse. On recommendation of the City Manager and the Acting Police Chief former officer Timothy Murray was reinstated as a police officer at the fifth step plus E.I.I. at a monthly salary of $1132 on MOTION by 12-18-73 - 7 - RACE MEET APPROPRIATION (TRAFFIC) S " jt, /'(f":' , APPRENTICE FIREMAN PROGRAM AP PROVED c -' . c) I ::::r J/'-..J-. ~INANCIAL STATEMENT (NOVEMBER) 20:8447<de- ~..843-F Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None On recommendation of the City Manager and the Acting Police Chief $129,006 was APPROPRIATED for the control of traffic by extra policing for the 1973-74 thoroughbred race meet on MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None 1 During discussion on the above Mayor Arth commented that he would hope this matter could be watched closely and referred to the increase projected for attendance - which may not materialize due to the gasoline situation.... and may reduce the Sunday attendance. Councilman Helms again brought up the subject of the possibility of closing Holly and El Monte Avenues on Sundays at least during the winter meet. The Police Chief will study the matter and report back by January 15 (to be an agenda item). Council received and considered a recommendation from the Fire Chief for an apprentice program which would increase the manpower available for firefighting during the night hours and Saturdays and Sundays which would assist the City's fire insurance rating. It was set forth in the report dated December 14 that it would provide a longer pro- bationary period and acquaint young men with the fire service as a career and would be substantially less expensive than the addition of further full time firemen in the department. The Fire Chief responded to questions concerning the merit of the program and it was the con- sensus of Council that it is a forward looking program and it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried that the program as submitted be APPROVED. The City Attorney will study the proposed format of an agreement in this regard. Council received the financial statement for the month of November. Councilman,Scott expressed appreciation for the inclusion of the capital improvement budget in the statement. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION / / Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, addressed Council stating in part that the change in moving the time reserved for persons in the audience to speak to Council from early to late on the agenda is unfortunate - that previously citizens were present who could hear and participate in the address of citizens whereas by changing the time to the latter part of the agenda very frequently most of the citizens have departed from the Council Chamber. He suggested and requested that the matter be put back to where it was.. on the early part of the agenda, 1 Mayor Arth stated in part that Council had previously departed from a Resolution governing the agenda in the order of Council business so persons from the audience could speak at an earlier time, however, this practice had to be discontinued because it was becoming so lengthy that the persons who were at the meetings on scheduled agenda items had to wait entirely too long before Council could get to their items. Councilman Relms felt it makes very little difference whether or not 12-18-73 - 8 - 1 j / ORDINANCE NO. 1501 ADOPTED 20: 8448<<e 2<l;~ citizens have departed from the Chamber because the time is not to be used as a political forum to address the public. It is a time for persons to address Council, Russell Summers, 2051 Vista Avenue, spoke at length concerning an application currently before the Sierra Madre Planning Commission for a private tennis club at the northern end of Santa Anita Avenue. A letter concerning this matter had been submitted to Council. He felt that the project would result in, a devaluation of prop~rty immediately adjoining the boundaries and possibly those adjacent thereto. He noted the noise, lighting, additional traffic, additional flood considerations, destruction of the existing watershed, etc. He asked Council to take whatever action it can to oppose the project, Mayor Arth will direct a letter to the City Council of Sierra Madre expressing Council's concern and that residents of the community have expressed opposition and are studying the problems which could ema~ate therefrom. Gerald Murray, 41 Stanford, Drive, spoke to the environmental issues of the Fashion Park project and a report which had previously been prepared by Ultra-Systems and noted the predictions therein. He also read a portion of a report prepared by a Professor employed by the California Department of Health referring to the increase in air pollution which could be anticipated from the subject project. He asked if Council had any concern or jurisdiction regarding the public health of the citizens, He also referred to a letter he wrote and had not received an answer. Councilman Rage, who was Mayor at the time, apologized for not answering explaining the volume of mail received by Council during that period. Mr. Murray will submit to Council copies of the reports to which he referred. Council indicated it is interested in the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this community and would like to study the contents of the reports. Jack Saelid, 821 Balboa Drive, President of PLAN, stated in part that Ultra-Systems indicated in its EIR report that there was cause for carrying out the type of study referred to by Mr. Murray; that this kind of a study should have been undertaken months ago. Dave Paradis, Chamber of Commerce Vice President, referred to a request of the Executive Board concerning the relocation of poster brackets in the City. He will submit a drawing of the locations and Council will consider the matter at a later date. Mr. Paradis also referred to envrronmental pollution in the area.... that many other centers have been constructed which would bring new traffic into the area, i. e., the Pasadena Convention Center, and the shopping center on Lake Avenue in Pasadena. And concerning the proposal for some type of local transportation he felt the problem would be in getting the residents to take advantage of the system, and that the local business districts would be interested in assisting in developing plans. Mayor Arth appointed Councilmen Helms and Scott to serve as a Committee in this regard to make recommendation, checking with the Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Age Club, etc. The Assistant City Manager will also participate. Councilman Butterworth was excused at 10:15 p.m, The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1501, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA ,MUNICIPAL CODE TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY 12-18-73 - 9 - , /JRnINANCE V NO. 1502 ADOPTED ORDINANCE , !/NO. 1503 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION /~1O. 4391 " ADOPTED / RESOLUTION VNO. 4396 ADOPTED 20: 8449ift.. ~ FOR MODIFICATION PROCEDURES TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT." 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. 1501 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmeri Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1502 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULATING CONDOMIUM SUBDIVISION." 1 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. 1502 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1503, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ~HE BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS RELATING TO MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS." 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. 1503 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4391 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED TO CERTAIN VACATED STREET PROPERTY (BALDWIN AVENUE BETWEEN LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND WORKMAN 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 & The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4396, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PASADENA FOR A.POLICE HELICOPTER PATROL." 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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth 12-18-73 - 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 4397 ADOPTED ~ 20: 8450 'f.Rc. ~~}4 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4397, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARC~DIA DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, COLORADO BOULEVARD FROM SANTA ANITA AVENUE TO THE 210 FREEWAY, FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ORDERING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF." 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 the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Hage, He lms, Scott, ,Arth NOES: None 1 ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth CITY HALL Some discussion held on whether or not to close the City Hall on TO REMAIN Monday the day before Christmas. It was the consensus that the present OPEN DAY~POliCY be continued - that of half of the employees taking the afternoon BEFORE before Christmas and the other half the afternoon before New Years. CHRISTMAS PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RESIGNATION ACCEPTED ~ 1 NEW , APPOINTMENTS In order to consider and'act upon the following item on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Counci lman Ha ge, and carried unanimous ly ,the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED. Request of Charles E. Harding for permission to maintain a shelter for his Christmas trees which he stores for flockipg. ,It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that permission be granted providing the shelter is used only for the storage of trees. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the resignation of Irvin Livingston from the Planning Commission was accepted with appreciation for his efforts and ac- complishments during his tenure on the Commission. Discussion held'with the City Clerk on facets of the election. :Areport on matters of concern to the Clerk will be submitted to Council. Councilman Hage r~ferred to the sound system in the Council Chamber and asked what progress is being made to improve its operation. Staff will pursue the matter. Councilman Scott brought up the energy crisis and asked what the City is doing in this regard. The Assistant City Manager advised that press releases are forthcoming. Some discussion held on the need for lighting at some facilities, etc. Also the need for some coverage for the public to ascertain what they can, and should do. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Arth and carried unani- mously Thomas E. Clark was ,a ppointeo to the Planning Commission. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Livingston , from that Commission and his term will expire June 30, 1975. /1 'M:"'---' ~'d On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously Mrs. Arthur Pelto was appointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1976. This will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Dennis B. Pickens from this Commission. 12-18-73 - 11 - REAPPOINTMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 20: 84510'''- 2<F;~ . On MOTION by Mayor Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously Mrs. Richard Winslow was appointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1976. This will fill. the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Edna Lenz from this Commission. Mayor Arth also MOVED to reappoint George Scott to the Arcadia Beautiful Commissinn for a term expiring June 30, 1977. Motion seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Council ~ntered an executive session at 11 p.m. Council ~econvened at 11:10 p.m, ?nd adjourned immediately thereafter to Wednesday December 26' at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 1 e, t? ,riLv} d'~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~ 0~/L~~L~// City Clerk 1 12-18-73 - 12 -