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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 15,1974 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 AGENDA ITEM CONTINUED HEARING 20:8460 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, session on Tuesday, January 15, 1974 at 7:30 p.m, in Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. met in regular the Council Rabbi Irwin Cutler, Foothill Jewish Temple Mayor' C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth Councilman Butterworth On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by' Councilman Scott and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 26, 1973 were APPROVED. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1974 were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Scott as he was absent from this meeting. Councilman Butterworth Mayor Arth advised that the item concerning the order of the agenda (primarily for the portion devoted to those desiring to address Council) would not be discussed at this meeting. It is postponed to February 5. The City Manager advised that John King had withdrawn his application for a Council Permit to conduct an antique sale. HEARING Application of Martin Yurich, owner and operator of the restaurant at the Westerner, 181 Colorado Place, for a permit to allow dancing in the restaurant and cocktail lounge. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open (j I ~Y~'~and Mr. Yurich addressed'Council stating in part that the current trend D, "y.;'..v:t- in the entertainment field is toward dancing and noted various locations fJ ' < V adjacent to the City which now have dancing. He also noted the Wine \ .-V,'v""" Shed at the Race Track. He stated if the permit is granted he would comply with any and all conditions which might be imposed. In response to a question Mr. Yurich stated in part that he intends to refurbish the interior but would not alter the building in any way. I Walt Muller, 181 Colorado Place, owner of the property in question spoke in favor of the application and felt it would be an asset to the City as the guests at his Motel would patronize local facilities if they were available. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Hage that staff submit to Council a report on the reasons for the current prohibition on dancing and suggest standards if dancing were approved. Staff will research the record, consult with the Chamber of Commerce and contact a former City Attorney who may be able to shed some light on the subject. Staff will also confer with Mr. Yurich and other restauranteers in the City who might be interested in such a permit. 1-15-74 - 1 - SIDEWALK PROGRAM PHASE VIII J-/J)/~ ~ ~L.I' '+'f" i~ ~~i:;~~.' -. . 20:8461 Council received the recommendation of staff concerning the construction of sidewalks in specified residential, commercial and apartment areas. The Director of Public Works explored the streets to be considered and stated in part that all of the abutting property owners had been furnished with a commuuication imparting the necessary information including the proposed location of the sidewalk, whether at property line or curb line. Prior to opening the hearing Councilman Scott stated in part that perhaps the City has reached the point in the sidewalk program where sidewalks are not needed any longer except in the most severe instances where they must be installed to alleviate a hazard.. that perhaps Council should make its decision as to whether or' not to proceed". that if not then the residents would have nothing co be concerned about. Councilman Helms and Hage felt Council should go ahead and hear from I the residents and then determine the feasibility of the sidewalks as recomended.. one by one. In answer to a question propounded by . Councilman Scott the Director of Public Works advised in part that the locations were recommended by the School District Administrative staff and that Longden Avenue was added due to the heavy traffic on that street and also to grievances from some of the property owners. Mayor Arth declared the heari~g open. LONGDEN. north side, from Holly to El Monte.:, .1'. _ ...... ..... Bob Ross, .355 W. Longden, spcike'"in f~vor LONGDEN, south side, from Baldwin to' Holly Wallace Oliver, 560 W. Longden, asked, that sidewalks be rejected for this area - that it would be i~practical to have them on both sides of the st.reet. LONGDEN. south side, from El Monte to Santa Anita Clyde Blankenship, 36 W. Longden, spoke in favor and felt that Longden is a most heavily traveled street - with the dense landscaping right along the curbline people could not get out of the way of a car if they had to - and with the 75' frontage of most of the ho~es there is ample room for sidewalks. Mrs. Wayne Sayre, 28 W. Longden, presented a petition in opposition signed by most of the residents on this side. She said there are two families desiring sidewalks. She felt that. with sidewalks on the north side additional. walkways are not needed. The majority of the residents prefer the rural atmosphere and privacy afforded at the present time. She also noted the times the street has been torn up for Sewers and the like. George S. Ferreira, 60 W, Longden, asked Council to seriously consider what was stated by Mrs, Sayre. I NORMAN, north side, from First to Second Vernon J. Hsyes, 1720 S. Watson, opposed the sidewalks but if they had to be constructed he would prefer them at the curbline. He sub- mitted problems which would be experienced in driveways, such as parking, etc. He said most of the residents there did not want side- walks. A citizen who identified himself, as a Crossing Guard said in part that the sidewslk is not needed; that with proper instruction children could cross the street md walk to school. safely. 1-15-74 - 2 - ,0 20:8462 Lou Moore) corner of Norman and First, expressed opposition as it would cut into his landscaping and that there isn't much traffic on Norman. He noted problems which might occur, from a water hydrant. Preston Swab, 1716 S. Second, said in part that all of the landscaping would be disrupted along his property line; that he had already had to do ie over when sidewalks were installed on Second Avenue. Homer Okey, 1721 S. Third, spoke against all sidewalks and submitted that any former safety hazard at his place has been corrected. CAMINO REAL, noreh side, from Holly to EI Monte I Harold Sumner, 375 W. Camino Real, opposed sidewalks at this location and presented a petition signed by residents on the north side. He felt the sidewalk on the south side should be sufficient - that if the City reaches the projected growth then the street would probably have to be torn up again for widening purposes. Rocco Sanello, 381 W. Camino Real, felt the City is losing its rural atmosphere with the landscaping being disrupted... could see no need for sidewalks at this location. Jack Campbell, 243,W. Camino Real, could not understand the proposal for the north side .. there is already a sidewalk on the south side and this provides safety for the children and all pedestrians. He could not see spending money for both sides of the street; that if it comes down co making the installation he would prefer curbline. SANTA ANITA, west side, from Sierra Madre to Grandview Arlene Des Jardins, 1845 N. Santa Anita, spoke in favor. She noted the heavy traffic on Santa Anita and wit:h the sidewalk installation it would complete the program for ehe full lengeh of Santa Anita, She said in part that more children feed into Santa Anita from the west side and asked for the proposed installaeion. Carmen Wong, 1763 N. Santa Anita, spoke in opposition at this location. She presented a petition from those who felt sidewalks on both sides were noe needed... that buses were avaIlable for both Jr. High and High School students. Chuck Sherman, 1741 N. Santa Anita, opposed sidewalks and referred to the down slope on Santa Anita... if the aidewalks were installed he called attention to the motorcycles, bicycles, skateboards, and the like, swerving in and out over ehe sidewalka. Murold Devlin, lBl5 N. Santa Anita, epoke against sidewulks und asked Council to delete the etreet from the program. LAS FLO!t~Sl nQn~ aide!.. from Holly to El Monte, I Bob Franklin, 255 W. Las Flores, presented a petition signed by home owners in this area ... 15 out of 21 ... Opposition was based on Las Flores noe being a through street such as Longden, Norman and Camino Real; that a greaeer need exists on the ease side of Holly where children cross the street unattended as they go to and from school. The residents desired co maintain the rural atmosphere and felt no benefit would be derived from the sidewalks. Dr. George Frempter, 345 W. Las FLores, spoke as a resident. He is President of the Arcadia School Board. He asked the Director of Public Works when the Board considered the recommendation concerning sidewalks. The Director staeed in part thar it was transmitted to his office by ehe school adminiseraeive staff; that he did not know how it was handled with the Board; that the program has been a continuing one since 1964. Dr. Frempter continued ~n part that there have been changes on the Board and on the Council since the sidewalk program was conceived and questioned whether the validity of the sidewalk program 1-15-74 - 3 - 20: 8463 is- in keeping with the original concept. He felt the program should be ~e-evaluated in light of the total needs of the City as it is today. Robert Knowles, 339 W. Las Flores, said in his opinion there is no need for sidewalks. Ray Hatter, 315 W. Las Flores, said he had contacted the Superintendent of Schools concerning a survey and had been advised that they did not know of a recent survey. He recommended sidewalks on El Monte as it goes north to the high school. Mrs. Des Jardins stated that the Business Manager of the School District had submitted maps and written instructions to the various schools asking for an evaluation as to the need for sidewalks. Mrs. Sherry Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, suggested that if there are I plans for the widening of Holly and Longden perhaps the sidewalk installation should be coordinated therewith. The Director of Public Works advised there are no plans at the present time to widen either street. Ellen Emerline, 269 W. Las Flores, felt sidewalks should be installed on the east side of Holly due to the heavy traffic on that street. LAS FLORES, north side, from Santa Anita to Second Ernie Jensen, 41 E. Las Flores, presented a petition signed by all ~esidents of both sides of Las Flores between Santa Anita: arid First. They do not want sidewalks, but if they are to be constructed they would prefer them at the curbline as the 12' setback would change the appearance and atmosphere of the street. It was felt that the proposed trees would soon damage driveways.. that experts in the field had been contacted and they agreed with this premise. Mr. Jensen said the Principal for the Santa,Anita School did not recommend sidewalks for that area. He asked that they be deleted. Richard'D'Arezzo, 53,E. Las Flores, opposed sidewalks and presented a petition signed by property owners on both sides of the street between Santa Anita and Second. He delineated the areas in question on drawings and noted in part that the Business Manager of the School District advised that the recommendation had come from the Transpor- tation Department of the District. Also that a survey had not been made. He traced on the map the route taken by the school children and felt there is no need for sidewalks at this time. William Minter, Sr., 147 E., Las Flores, opposed sidewalks and felt the funds could be better expended especially when so many of the residents are against the installation. Leo Schlicht, 101 E. Las Flores opposed sidewalks and expressed concern as to the damage which could result by the trees. Leslie Bloom, 21 E. Las Flores, opposed sidewalks and felt they are I not needed in this area. He felt the rural atmosphere should be ~etained and submitted that the adverse attitude toward sidewalks should indicate to Council that sidewalks are not wanted. Dan Butler, corner of First and Las Flores, stated in part that from his observation the children do not use sidewalks and noted his problem with sprinkler heads from children walking across his lawn. He was opposed. DUARTE, north side, from Baldwin to La Cadena No one desired to speak to this location. 1-15-74 - 4 - MOTION TO DELETE CERTAIN STREETS I APPROVAL OF CERTAIN STREETS CONTINUED LOCATIONS I 20:8464 The public hearing on this phase of the proceeding: was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously. Council considered the program for the aforementioned streets and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council DELETE from the Phase VIII sidewalk program NORMAN, north side, from First to Second, NORMAN, south' side, from Second to Fourth, LAS FLORES, north side, from Holly to El Monte and LAS FLORES, north side from Santa Anita to Second. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott; Arth None Councilman ,Butterworth It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on the following roll call vote that" Council APPROVE sidewalks for LONGDEN, north side, between Holly and El,Monte. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Scott then MOVED that Council APPROVE sidewalks for DUARTE ROAD north side, from Baldwin to La Cadena. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on the following roll call vote. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried 'the following locations were CONTINUED to February 5. LONGDEN, south side, from Baldwin to Holly LONGDEN, south side, from El Monte to Santa Anita CAMINO REAL, north side, from Holly to El Monte SANTA ANITA, west side, from Sierra Madre to Grandview Council concurred with Councilman Helms that two other streets should be considered for sidewalk installation --- east'side of HOLLY and the east side of EL MONTE, from Longden to Camino Real. Both streets carry a high volume of traffic. At this point in the proceedings Councilman Scott MOVED that in the future,sidewalk programs, as related to the need recommended by representatives of the Schoo~ District, be first reviewed in open meeting by the District; that contact be made with residents to that effect and that the City Council not take action until such review has been made by the District. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage. Dis- cussion ensued as to whether or not the motion would convey the intent of Council and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the MOTION,BE TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 5. SIDEWALK PROGRAM UNDER THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ACT SUNSET, east side, from Huntington to Portola Arnold Giggar, 1155 La Rosa, owner of an apartment on the southeast corner of Sunset and Porto la, did not think sidewalks would improve the appearance of his area. He suggested some type of narrow curb sidewalk on the radius corner would be compatible. He expressed concern about responsibility if someone should get hurt on the sidewalk. Mrs. Giggar, same address, spoke along the same lines as her husband. They will meet with the Director of Public Works in this regard. 1-15-74 - 5 - 20:8465 WHEELER. south side, from Santa Anita to First - APPROVED No one desired to speak to this location and it. Mas MOVED by' Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that this location be APPROVED. 'ALICE, north side, from First to Second - COUNCIL TO REVIEW,THIS LOCATION Louis St. Thomas, 155 Alice, spoke in favor of the sidewalk proposed for this street. However, he preferred installation at the curbline. And also submitted that it would be better to replace the old tree. Adele Stone, 721 S. Second" spoke to this installation, in part that to her it seems a little unfair that she has to pay for the sidewalks, She noted that she placed stepping stones for those going to church and I parking in front of her two unit apartment in order to keep them from a hazard. She asked for consideration in this regard and if the sidewalks must go in asked that they be at curbline. Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa, referred to one of the objectives of a new resident associationcwithin the city - that of development of this area. He felt notices of such improvements ,should go to the association. He was advised of the procedure in such matters.. and that in the subject instance reference is being made to one particular sidewalk. Mr. Ruiz is on the mailing list for agenda and minutes, LIVE OAK, north side, from El Monte to Las Tunas - APPROVED No one desiring to speak to this location it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that this location be APPROVED. The Director of Public Works noted that a communication had been received from Mrs. Mildred Coats, 119 W. Live Oak, relating to this sidewalk. He noted that the problem can be eliminated through drainage, No one desiring to speak on any of the remaining locations in this segment it ,was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that sidewalks as listed hereinafter be APPROVED. Las Tunas, south side, between El,Monte and Live Oak El Monte, east side, from Live Oak to Las Tunas Duarte, north side, La Cadena to,Holly ; Fairview, south side, Sunset to City limits 'Live Oak, north side, Fourth to Sixth Live Oak, north side, El Capitan to Greenfield For clarification the sidewalk program Phase VIII stands as follows: APPROVED " CONTINUED " " " DELETED ,,' " " APPROVED Longden north side'Holly to El Monte ,)Funded 'Duarte north side Baldwin to La Cadena I) Program Longden south side Baldwin to Holly ) 'Longden south side'El Monte to Santa,Anita) I Camino Real north side Holly to El Monte ' ) Santa:Anita west side Sierra Madre to Grandview) Norman north side First to Second ' ) Norman south side Second to Fourth ) Las Flores north side Holly to El Monte ) Las Flores north side,Santa Anita to Second ) Wheeler south side Santa Anita to First Live Oak north side El Monte to Las Tunas Las Tunas south side El Monte - Live Oak El Monte east side Live Oak to Las Tunas Duarte north side La. Cadena to Holly Fairview south side Sunset to City limits Live Oak north side Fourth to Sixth Live Oak north side,El Capitan to Greenfield )Assessment ) District ) ) ) ) ) ) CONTINUED 'Sunset east side Huntington to Portola " Alice north side First to Second ) ) 1-15-74 - 6 - HEARING Open Space APPROVED ( CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, I (Restaurant) ,RATIFIED 7' P .:. CCA \) CONDITIONAL ./ USE PERMIT V (Restaurant) RATIFIED p :_' '~f'~ I TRACT NO. 23165/ FINAL MAP APPROVED .3 I.?: / 1 TRACT NO. 32279 TENTATIVE MAP APPROVED p; ')" , rI /" . '.. 20:8466 Planning Commission recommendation concerning Open Space Regulations as set forth in its Resolution No. 836. ,The Planning Director explained the purpose which is to provide for the preservation, conservation and utilization of open space lands and natural resources so as to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the recommendation be APPROVED. The Planning Commission on December 11 granted a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 218-230 N. First Avenue (Acapulco). The matter appeared before Council on January 2 and was continued because of differences between the lessee and lessor. ,These differences have been resolved. The Planning Director suggested an addition to one of the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 8.34, i. e., No.5 to read "Prior to construction of the structural additions, the applicant will submit for the City Attorney's approval, an agreement which will provide that the parking lot to be constructed at the southwest corner of First and St. Joseph will be maintained as long as the use authorized by this permit is maintained." Councilman Scott expressed concern about the inadequate parking and felt it is the obligation of the applicant to improve this situation. The applicant proposes 22 spaces on the site and 21 spaces across the street from the restaurant, making a total of 43 parking spaces leaving a: deficiency of 17 spaces. It was the consensus of a majority of the Co'uncil that economics will 'probably dictate the need --- if a 'parking problem continues the applicant will have to acquire property whereever it ii available. It was noted that the Commission approved this on a 6 to 0 vote. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be granted, subject to conditions specified in Resolution No. 834 with the one change. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Counc ilman Scott Councilman Butterworth Anh Planning Commissioo Resolution No. 838 granted a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 1113 W. Huntington Drive subject to conditions specified therein. The Planning Director advised that the restaurant would seat about 36 and would operate between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is adequate on-site parking. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the conditional use permit be granted subject to conditions set forth in said resolution. Council received report from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the final map of Tract No. 23165 for a 32 unit condominium at 435-447 Fairview Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that this map be APPROVED. Planning Commission recommendation concerning a 12 unit condominium to be constructed at 748-754 Arcadia Avenue. It was noted that all surrounding properties are developed with multi-family and commercial uses and zoned R-3 and C-2 and D. It is consistent with the Municipal Code and the General Plan. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all conditions imposed in the staff report dated January 8, 1974. 1-15-74 - 7 - HEARING SCHEDULED TOWNE CENTRE BUILDING - snack bar APPROVED I 8 ~I~L PARK NAME (CONTINUED) d- I ~':5 ENERGY CONSERVATION v' CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POSTERS d 1"1 7 , STORM DRAIN ,~ BOND ISSUE 9635 RESOLUTION NO. 4399 V ADOPTED /STREET IMPROVEMENT (HEARING SET) 20:8467 Planning Commission Resolution No. 840 concerning procedures for adopting and amending the General Plan --- scheduled for public hearing on FEBRUARY 19. On recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 841) it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the snack bar use at 150 N. Santa Anita is an accessory use and that same be APPROVED. The Recreation Commission has been considering names for the park at Camino Real and Second. ,Inasmuch as the dedication is not to take place until early March Council indicated a desire to pursue the matter I further, therefore, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the matter be referred back to the Recreation Commission for additional study; that perhaps a contest could be conducted with Dana Jr. High students. Council received a communication from the Recreation Commission that henceforth lighting on baseball fields and tennis will be turned off at 9 p.m. !t was the consensus of Council that an effort is being made to consistently reduce the use of energy while there is no thought of turning off lights where it would impair the safety of citizens in public places. Council received a request from the Chamber of Commerce for permission to have four new poster bracket locations and the removal of one old one, They would be installed in the new center median on Baldwin from H~ntington, Drive north to the new entrance to Fashion Park. This would eliminate the brackets presently being used on the southwest corner of Baldwin and Huntington. It was the consensus of:Council that two wo~ld be sufficient - one going each way. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that permission be GRANTED for two brackets, the Chamber to select the two best locations. If this isn't satisfactory Chamber could so advise. On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried ~nanimo~sly that the plans and specifications for three storm drain lines for this project be APPROVED" and the following resolution was then adopted. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Reso lution No. 4399 ent it led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ,PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR 1970 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE ,PROJECT NO. 9635." I It was MOVED by Councilman Scott"seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth February 5 was scheduled as the date for the public hearing on the Environmental Impact Statement with relation to the improvement of Second Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Laurel Avenue (Project 423), 1-15-74 - 8 - HEATING & AIR - CITY HALL a-~Jf(J I STREET BE~CH REPLACEMENT APPROVED ./f. S;.--6~ :::r :// '-' 1) Y ,{ \-I;.l.'~" ' {111 v- COUNCIL CHAMBER SOUND SYSTEM v , WATER PROJECTS APPROVED I 20:8468 Council. received the resul ts of bids and recommendation for the award of contract for Civic Center Heating and Air Conditioning revisions. Kamor Engineering Cal-Air Conditioning Southland Heating ASL Corp. $10,597 Co. 12,468 22,466 29,800 It was noted in the report dated January 10 that the low bid of Kamor was nonconforming to the specifications. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that t,he bid of Cal-Air Condit ioning Company in the amount of $12,468 be ACCEPTED; that all. other bids be rejected and that any irregularities or informalities in rhe bids or bidding process be waived and that the Hayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney, and that $12,500 be APPROPRIATED from the Capital Improvement Project Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENt: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Counci,lman Butt.erworth On recommendat ion of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the replacement of existing street benches be APPROVED and that $2,650 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Project Account to pay the cost of Phase II of this program. It was noted in the report dated January 9 that this will exclude advertising material on street benches. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Council received the staff ceport dated January 19 concerning the public address system in the Council Chamber. Council concurred in Councilman Scott's suggestion that the Chamber itself be improved in appearance and comfort at the same time the acoustical problems are explored. It was HOVED by Councilman. Scott, seconded by:Councilman Helms and cat'ried unanimously that. this mat.ter be held over and that staff furnish Council with any information it may have from previous considerations in this regard. On recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Manager it was MOVED by Coune! lman Hage" seconded by, Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that authorization be granted for the Department to receive proposals from consulting engineers for the design, plans and specif- ications for I) central telemetering station to be located at 35 S. Fifth Avenue - the construction yard, 2) design, plans and specif- ications for 30" water I ine in, Second Avenue from Bonita to Longden, and .3) design, plans and specifications for 24" water line in'Longden from Second to the Longden Pumping Plant. Funds in the Water Department Budget. V REFUND It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and APPROVED carried on roll. call vote as follows that, a refund in the amount of $200 be made to the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church. This was a filing ~ L}~/~fee made in connection with the request for a conditional use permit ~ - ~. and is to be refunded as has been the case with these permits for non- profit religious organizations. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Rage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Cound Iman Butterwon,h 1-15-74 - 9 - .1 r, I lid - ' ~ \ t, 1 ;';'\.._0. PARAMED]COp-"'/"" Council acknowledged with appreciation the $200 gift from UNIT GIFT\' a to the Paramedic Unit. The gift will be used to purchase ,ACCEPTED six of the paramedics. 20:8469 the Arcadianns jump suits for PERS :q 1i5 Council received information concerning modification of the Public Employees' Retirement System, Disability Determinations. (Report dated January 9, 1974). RETIREMENT Council received the medical report relating to Bruce Moore. The following resolution was adopted approving his disability retirement. RESOLUTION NO. 4400 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4400, entitled: "A ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROV1.NG APPLICATION OF BRUCE MOORE FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT. " ...-1 " ,-'J /'i ~ It was, MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth v'PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS In response to an inquiry by Councilman Scott the City Manager advised that programs are presented by the Fire Chief or by Fire Department personnel on paramedic activities. J-; EQUIPMENT PURCHASE WATER DEPT. In connection with an award of contract for the purchase of a 1/2 ton truck for the Warer Department to Orrin W. Fox Company the City has been notified that an increase in the cost of the equipment to the Fox Company would make that bid price increase by $159.60. With this increase the amount of the bid would still be the low bid. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that said amount be added to the bid making the total amount $2,972.55. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Rage, Helms" Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth SALARY /INGREASES APPROVED On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows additional salary appropriations were APPROVED pursuant to a communication from the City Manager dated . January 9. A transfer from General Contingency in the amount of I () , c.._/):f~I-C-~$49,672 to the salary accounts of Police, Fire and Public Works was I~, ~ also made. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth I FlNANCIAL REPORTS ,,/ Council received the financial reports for the month of December 1973. AGENDA FORMAT ,/ Continued to February 5 (Consideration of the order of the agenda). 1-15-74 - 10 - 20 :84 70 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION RESOLUTION NO. 4398 ADOPTED I J/333 Herb Fletcher, 174 W. Lemon Avenue, submitted suggestions concerning the time reserved on the agenda for persons desiring to address Council. He was advised that this matter will be on the agenda for the next regular meeting. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4398, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO, RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RELATING TO ,THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN, SAID CITY ON APR'IL9,1974." 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 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 ResolLltion No. 4399, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE L OS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR 1970 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE PROJECT NO. 9635." .' -r. S' ,>,<" 't/M_ o It was MOVED by COLlncilman Helms, seconded by p, tA..c'" "--carried on roll call vote as follows that the of the resolLltion be WAIVED and that the same RESOLUTION NO. 4399 ADOPTED ~ PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED ",-- RELEASE IN INTEREST APPROVED ~ I AIR POLLUTION COIN & STAMP SHOW APPROVED COLlncilman Scott and reading of the full body be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None COLlncilman Butterworth In order to consider the following it waa MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried LlnanimoLlsly that the provisions of the procedural ordinance be waived. On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman H~fms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to execLlte an agreement waiving interest in an agreement execLlted in 1966 relating to a portion of Lot 132 Tract No. 2731 which is now in uae by the City as a street (857 and 865 W. Duarte Road). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COLlncilmen Hage, Helma, Scott, Arth None Councilmen BLltterworth The City Manager advised that staff is working on the question raised aboLlt air pollLltion which might develop from,Fashion Park. Contacts have been made an an analyaes will be prepared upon receipt of the information, On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by COLlncilman Hage and carried Llnanimously permission was granted for a coin and stamp exhibit to be held January 19-20 at the Masonic Temple. 1-15-74 - 11 - RESOLUTION NO. .4401 ADOPTED (MDS) /' 3- il r:J)\ S C A G DELEGATE -q-,' ! IC 3 PRO~SED CHARTER v' AMENDMENT PROPOSED ,/ CHARTER , AMENDMENT RESOLUTION/ NO. 4402 i' ADOPTED EL MONTE AIRPORT if" RESOLUTION ,NO. 4403 /" ADOPTED ./ 20:8471 Mayor Arth explained the need for a resolution in connection with the Municipal Data'System. Whereupon, Resolution No. 4401 was presented, its content explained, and the tit'le read: "A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNciL OF THE 'CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO AN AMENDMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL DATA,SYSTEM JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT." It was MOVED by' Coun~ilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on,roll call vote as, follows that the ,eading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED 'and that the' same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, S~ott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth I On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded, by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously Councilman Scott waa named official delegate to attend the forthcoming Southern California Association,of Governments' General Assembly. At the suggestion of Councilman Scott a proposed, Charter amendment will be placed on the agenda for February 5 for Council consideration. It relates to th~ holding of a run-off election. Council had previously discussed placing on the April 9 ballot a measure which would amend the City Charter Section concerning the number of consecutive terms a, Councilman may serve. . It is current ly two terms and the proposal is for three consecutive terms. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4402, entitled: "A,RESOLUTION,OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROPOSING AN, AMENDMENT, TO SECTION 401 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF'ARCADIA, RELATING TO A,LIMIT ON: CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF OFF,ICE FOR A, COUNCILMAN. " It was MOVED by: Councilman Scott" seconded by; Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Helms had previously expressed concern about the noise emanating from the flight operations of the El Monte Airport and &e urSad chat studies of the problem to be continued and the'following resolution was adopted. Councilman Helms presented, explained the content and read the title Resolution No. 4403, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE NOISE ABATEMENT, STUDIES AT EL MONTE AIRPORT. " 0' I 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: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hage, Helms" Scott, Arth None Councilman Butterworth 1-15-74 - 12 - LEGISLATION SUPPORT ,AIM r MEETINy I TENNIS CLUB SIERRA,MADRE ./ ADJOURNMENT I 20:8472 At the suggestion of Councilman Scott legislation introduced by Assemblyman Julian C.' Dixon will be given support through a minute reso- lution on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. The bill pertains to one,of the State's growing environmental problems - the non-returnable or throwaway beverage con- tainer, RESOLVED: that the City Council of the qity of Arcadia hereby supports Assembly Bill No. 594, an act to add Article 4 to Chapter 13 of Division 9 of the Business ,and Professions Code relating to containers. Council will be represented at the forthcoming West San Gabriel Valley Diversionary meeting January 17. Mayor Arth may be able to attend. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously, Mayor Arth was authorized to direct a communication to the Sierra Madre City Council expressing concern on behalf of the residents of possible environmental problems which could be connected with the proposed tennis club on the Arcadia boundary because of lighting, traffic and noise. At 12:10 a.m. January 16 the meeting adjourned to an executive session. At 12:30 a.m. Council reconvened and adjourned to January 22, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. C I I( rfv,j' flJ!L Mayor ATTEST: U~o~~~J City Clerk 1-15-74 - 13 -