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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
(Weed
Abatement)
TO PROCEED
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TRACT
NO. 30721
final map
APPROVED
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 1974
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 5, 1974 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 Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 19 were
APPROVED. Councilman Scott abstaiJed as he was absent from said
meeting. /
Time scheduled for hearing objections to the proposed removal of weeds,
refuse and rubbish from in front of specified properties (Resolution
No. 4406). 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 MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the
County Agricultural Commission be directed to abate the nuisance by
having said weeds, refuse and rubbish removed from designated properties.
This hearing was scheduled pursuant to the order of the City Council.
The developer proposes to create a 7 lot subdivision at 310 W. Foothill
Boulevard. The Planning Commission had recommended approval as the
final map was in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map.
However, on February 19 an adjacent property owner lodged opposition
before the City Council stating in part that he had not received the
initial notice of public hearing concerning the tentative tract map
(August 1972). The Planning Director submitted a chronological report
and stated in part that notices of the initial public hearing had been
sent out to about 45 property owners within a 300 ft, radius and no one
spoke for or against the tentative tract map at that time. He explained
that an error had occurred due to the applicant incorrectly interpreting
an identification number on a C~ty,map. However, a hearing was held in
July of 1972 and the opposing property owner had received notice and had
appeared at that hearing. In response to an inquiry he stated that
clearing and grading had been accomplished and that the applicant had
begun foundation work,
Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and Walter Kenrich, 1045 Burnell
Oaks Lane, read a communication (on file in the office of the City Clerk)
regarding an environmental impact on the subject area which would be due
to the proposed increase in population along with additional sewers,
street lights, etc. He asked that Council reject the tract, order the
work discontinued and after the area had been returned to its original
condition return the subdivider's bond.
Florence Knerr, 291 W. Foothill Boulevard, stated in part that the work
is progressing although in her opinion the subdivider was aware that
Council had scheduled this hearing to determine the status of the final
map. Reference was made to the City's method of noticing public hearings
and Mrs. Knerr said she was also one who did not r~ceive a notice at the
outset. With referenCe to the tract itself shg felt the street would
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TRACT
NO. 31431
Final Map
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come entirely too close to the existing structures and their privacy
and security would be lost. She also questioned a change in the
easement requirement. She asked Council to disapprove the tract.
Jim Ellison, developer, stated in part that work has progressed in
compliance with City requirements. He said the Kenrichs had received
notice of the hearing before the Modification Committee in July of
1973 and were present and lodged objections at that time. He
explained that the initial error had been due to an inverted number
on City maps, the result of which a resident at an entirely different
location had received that notice; that this had been corrected and
that notices were mailed to the correct address for the July 1973
hearing before the Modification Committee. As to the change in the
easement from 12 ft. to 7 ft. - he said this was at the request of
the City.
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Mrs. Walter Kenrich, 1045 Burnell Oaks Lane, felt an endeavor is being
made by the developer to coerce Council into approving the final map -
and said the werking crew has been doubled and is working 12 hours a
day. She said in her opinion the tract does not and will not conform
with the surrounding areas. She lodged disapproval of the subdivision
and suggested alternate uses of the land.
The attorney for the subdivider explored appropriate times for the
filing of protests to the tract; that the tract has progressed to the
final map stage in full compliance with the requirements of the City
and had received approval by the Planning Commission. He corroborated
the transmittal of the notice concerning the July 1973 modification
committee hearing to Mr. Kenrich at which time Mr. Kenrich was advised
that if he had objection to the tract he should seek legal counsel.
This he did not do. During the last eight months work has been going
on and more money being expended in the development. He concluded by
stating in part that if the final map is in substantial compliance
with the tentative map the final map must be approved - that when a
tentative map is being considered is the legal time to object.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unani-
mously.
In response to a request the City Attorney submitted his opinion -
stating the subject problem is not an uncommon type - a lack of
notice because of a transposition of street numbers - which would not
void a previously approved tentative tract assuming there has been
compliance with the conditions of that approval. And in the subject
instance Council really has no basis for denial.. the final map must
be approved for recordation.. and in his opinion a mere clerical
error would not void the proceedings.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried on roll call. vote that the final map of 1
Tract No. 30721 be APPROVED. It was the conSensus of Council that
the method of notification should be reviewed by the City Attorney;
that perhaps the City should assume the responsibility for obtaining
the addresses and perhaps require the applicant to assume the cost,
and that Planning consider an improved method of presenting tract
maps to Council. Roll call was then taken.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of this final map as
it is in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map. It
would create a 90 unit condominium at 528-612 W. Huntington Drive.
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HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
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BOARD
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It was MOVED by~ Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that said final map be APPROVED.
Hearings were scheduled for May 7 on the following Planning Commission
recommeodations:
Res. 839 - Sign area regulations
Res. 843 - Temporary window signs
Council received a report dated February 26, 1974 from the Library Board
pertaining to remodeling the Library lobby and the Children's reading
area.
During the consideration, ,Mrs. Roberta Camphouse, Chairman of the
Library Board, submitted that the Board would like to employ an architect
at this time or at least have a meeting with him to obtain his intent.
~ Council felt this was the way to proceed in order to see what the
architect would do and how he computes his fee. It was submitted
further by Mrs. Camphouse that the Board feels the lobby remodeling
should be first since there are funds budgeted for that and perhaps
have the Children's Room design work done with the idea of completing
the work in the future. Council commended the Board and suggested
that it hold a Special meeting with the architect and have the City
Engineer present. This would provide Council with reports from both
the Board and the Engineer. Costs will be ascertained for a prelimi-
nary plan and also the fee if the work were continued for the actual
construction outside of staff.
Councilman Helms MOVED that the matter be continued to the next
regular meeting and that staff be guided by the thinking of Council
during this discussion, Motion seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
unanimously.
Council received the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission
that funds be advanced to purchase property at 26 and 30 Santa Clara
Street for the purpose of expanding parking to meet the immediate needs
of the downtown area. The Commission has been working on an assessment
proceeding to cover the costs however demand for parking spaces has
risen in this critical area and the planS are not completed.
Following the assessment proceedings the acquisition costs would be
shifted to the parking district and the City repaid its advance.
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried that staff be authorized to obtain an updated appraisal of the
subject property and that negotiations begin for the option to purchase
based on the appraised price. Council to receive report on final
recommendations.
LONGDEN AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, FROM BALDWIN TO HOLLY. Continued matter.
Councilman Helms stated in part that some of the residents have changed
their position about the sidewalks and that there is substantial
interest for the sidewalks on the south side. He noted the depth of the
properties, about 253 ft., and felt the City's use in front of these
properties could not have any serious or detrimental effect on lots of
that si~e. He noted a cul-de-sac, Bella Vista, where lots are more
narrow where the residents would like sidewalks. He also referred to
the speed of,the traffic and considered it unsafe for a child to have
to cross the street to reach the sidewalk. He MOVED to approve the
sidewalks at this location. The motion did not receive a second,
Councilman Scott referred to the report prepared by the School District
of the number of children living in the cul-de-sac streets feeding onto
Longden -- about 25. He recalled that due to the speed of the traffic
Council had requested the Police Department to exercise additional
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LONGDEN
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CAMINO REAL
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LOWER AZUSA
ROAD PROJECT
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ESOLUTION
NO. 4414
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surveillance on this street and stated further that it does not appear
to be consistent to him that Council should be considering a situation
which would necessitate children and adults crossing a street such as
Longden in order to walk in the safety of a sidewalk.
Councilman Butterworth advised that he had reviewed all of the material
including the transcripts relative to this location and had concluded
that in his opinion there does not exist a realistic danger to children
at this time inasmuch as there are sidewalks on the north side.. oHe
would vote to delete the sidewalks on the south side.
Mayor Arth concurred with Councilman Butterworth and submitted he would
feel differently if there were not sidewalks on the north side - that
in his opinion there does not seem, to be an urgent need at this time,
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Councilman Helms then restated his MOTION - to approve sidewalks at
this location. Motion seconded by Councilman Scott, Motion did not
carryon the following roll call vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
, Councilmen Helms, Scott
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Arth
None
In order for the action to be on record Councilman Helms MOVED that the
sidewalks at the subject location be excluded from the Phase VIII
sidewalk program. Motion seconded by Mayor Arth and carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Rage, Arth
Councilmen Helms, Scott
None
Council then considered sidewalks for the north side of CAMINO REAL
BETWEEN HOLLY AND EL MONTE. Councilman Butterworth submitted that he
had reviewed all material relative hereto. .This matter had been
discussed at length at previous meetings and all Councilmen were
fully acquainted with the proceedings. It was MOVED by Councilman
Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms, that sidewalks for this location
be in the Phase VIII program. Roll call was then taken:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Helms, Scott
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Arth
None
MOTION DID NOT CARRY.
Council received a report fromfue Director of Public Works indicating
it is now necessary to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute a right-of-way certification. This is in connection with the
improvement of Lower Azusa Road (Los Angeles County Road Department
Cash Contract No. 2301).
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the 1
title of Resolution No. 4414, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATE FOR LOWER AZUSA ROAD FROM DURFEE AVENUE
TO SAN GABRIEL RIVER FREEWAY" FASUE PROJECT 850-1."
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 Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
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BOULEVARD STOP Council received the recommendation of staff for a stop sign for westbound
ARCADIA traffic on LaSalle Street and the alley southerly of LaSalle Street
INDUSTRIAL at the intersection with Peck Road.'. WEereupon the City Attorney presented,
PARK explained the content.and read tbe title of Resolution No. 44'15; entitled:
A RESOLUTION'OF'THE'CITY COUNCIL:OF'THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING
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RESOLUTION It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by
NO. 4415 carried on roll call vote as follows that the
ADOPTED of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same
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NO. 4413
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CODES AND
PERMIT FEES
(March 19)
Councilman Hage and
reading of the full
be ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
work performed by C. T. & F., Inc., in the Rancho Road Lighting System
Job No. 417 be ACCEPTED and that final payment be authorized pursuant to
the terms of the contract.
Council previously approved the environmental impact reports for Colorado
Boulevard and Second Avenue improvement project Job Nos. 388 and 423 and
authorized staff to proceed with completion of design plans. These have
been completed and were submitted to Council for review. It was MOVED
by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani-
mously that the plans and specifications for these projects be APPROVED
and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids.
The Flood Control Dis~rict recently adopted a policy of accepting for
maintenance certain privately constructed storm drains and staff re-
commended transferring to the District the catch basins and connecting
drainage in part of Tract No. 29869, Oakhaven Drive.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4413, entitled: "A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OD THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM
DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS (STORM DRAIN IN TRACT
NO. 29869) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 389" IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA
FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF."
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
Staff recommended delaying consideration of
and permit fees (report dated February 12).
on the March 19 agenda.
proposed new building codes
The matter will be placed
POLICE DEPT. Council received recommendation of staff that a full time custodian be
CUSTODIAN employed for the Police Department facility. Report of February 28
APPROVED indicated that the facilities have been maintained by utilizing a part-
, time employee as well as the City Hall custodian. .Specialized work has
I~, n had to be by contract. This has not proven satisfactory and the facility
\O...;vv<U1VC+'U<::- does not reflect that of a wel.l maintained department. The contract
services would be eliminated with better control of the full time cus-
todian would be possible.
Considerable discussion ensued during which Councilman Scott submitted
that he thought the custodian should properly be under the direction of
the Building Superintendent, however, it was the consensus of Council
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that since it was the recommendation of the Police Chief the arrangement
could be tried at least to get the building into shape.. it is something
which could be changed in the future if necessary. Whereupon it was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
roll call vote as follows that an additional custodian be employed for
the Folice Department facility at a monthly salary of $603 - $732.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by 1
Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that
water meters be purchased from Rockwell Manufacturing Company in
accordance with the bid submitted February 26. Three hundred sixty-five
meters will be purchased for the replacement program and for new
installations. All other bids were rejected, and any irregularities
or informalities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the
appropriate purchase order will be issued. (See staff report dated
February 28.) Funds in the 1973-74 Budget.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded
by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ames
48" shelving be purchased from Burt C. Gentle Company in the amount of
$13,743.45; that the other bid be rejected; that any irregularities or
informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the
appropriate purchase order be issued. Funds in the Capital Improvement
Budget.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
Application for renewal of a business license to operate the Cinema land
Theatre at 135 Colorado Place. It was noted in the staff report that
during March 1973 Council approved this license renewal with the request
that the property be maintained in a sanitary condition. Complaints
have been received subsequent to this date. Extensive discussion ensued
during which time the City Attorney submitted the legal aspect. It was
MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried that
the license be renewed subject to the correction of the following sub-
standard conditions:
1.
2.
Broken glass in the theatre's attraction poster cases. 1
Excessively tall shrubbery in the landscape planter which obstructs
the view of oncoming westbound traffic from the parking lot view.
Debris at the north end of the building.
Weeds in the landscape planters, west parking lot and at the parkway
along the west parking lot.
Damaged wooden fence along parkway.
Deteriorated painted surfaces on the front of the theatre.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Items 1 and 2 are determined to be public hazards and must be corrected
within 10 days of the written notice to the applicant.
Items 3 through 6 must be corrected with 21 days of the written notice
to the applicant.
The th eat" e is to be maintained in a sanitary condition and supervision
of juvenile customers is to be improved. Inspection of the theatre will
be made by City personnel every three months during the forthcoming
year. Any violations of the municipal code to be brought to the
attention of Council.
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RECRUITMENT
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Scott
and carried on roll call vote as follows that payment to Arthur D.
Little, Inc. in the amount of $4,875.00 be authorized. This is for
professional services and expenses in connection with the recruitment
of the new City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
For sometime the City has leased property at 25 N. Fourth Avenue. The
tenant is continually in arrears in his payments and then only on demand
of the Finance Director. This is a violation of the lease. Complaints
have also been received concerning the condition of the property and the
unsightly storage of material. Staff recommended termination of the
lease. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott
and carried on roll call vote that the recommendation of staff be
approved and that termination of the lease pertaining to property at
25 N. Fourth Avenue be authorized pursuant to the provisions of the
lease agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
The order of the agenda was discussed at length - with specific refer-
ence to the time reserved for those in the audience to address Council.
The Councilmen presented individual viewpoints with Councilman
Butterworth stating in part that what Council is endeavoring to do is
to encourage citizens to participate and not to make it difficult. He
felt the length of time a citizen speaks can be controlled through the
existing ordinance and resolution. He favored placing this item just
before matters from the City Manager and submitted that it is a rare
occasion when a person will speak at length; that CRA stimulated some
of this, but over a long period the time consumed by those who speak to
Council on matters other than those on agenda is relatively small.
Mayor Arth concurred with this observation and referred to the situation
when the item was placed just before matters from the City Attorney.
Councilman Scott felt the existing resolution and ordinance should be
followed, submitting for instance that residents who had attended the
meetings on the scheduled sidewalk program would have had to wait
through long presentations from those who were not present to speak to
a scheduled agenda item. He cited other instances such as persons
present at this meeting who spoke to the Library item - that they too
would have had to wait too long for their particular item.
Councilman Helms agreed with Councilman Scott adding that citizens who
come to the meetings on matters of substance which have consumed time
and study by Council and staff should not have to wait through oral
presentatations by those" who want to 'speak on other than agenda items.
He continued that it is not a question of stifling free speech; that
people are encouraged to address Council. He could not see where it
would be a hardship to have to wait until most of the agenda items are
considered. That Council has been intent on being responsive to the
problems of the people, but that someone has to wait and it seems only
fair to him that those with matters of substance on the agenda should
get some preference.
Councilman Hage stated in part
in that there are arguments on
action and let the new Council
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He suggested deferring any
determination.
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Councilman Butterworth MOVED that to encourage citizen participation
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the subject item be moved from where it is now on the agenda and placed
back just before matters from the City Manager. Mayor Arth seconded the
motion upon which a roll call was not taken due to the ensuing discussion.
It was felt by Councilman Helms and Scott that the motion was unfair
because anyone voting against it would be voting against citizen par-
ticipation which was not the case. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the matter be TABLED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth
None
_Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to the area which had been
considered for redevelopment (east of Santa Anita between Alta and Duarte)
suggesting that it be rezoned from its present high-rise status to R-l
which seems to be the desire of the present residents. Mayor Arth
commented that this has merit and it too is something for a new Council
to consider.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1505
POSTPONED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4411
ADOPTED
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Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa, referred to the time on the agenda for those
desiring to address Council, He felt Council should take the initiative
to encourage citizens to speak at the Council meetings as they often
have useful and accurate information to impart. He asked Council to
reconsider its motion concerning this matter. Mayor Arth advised that a
motion to reconsider may only be brought up by a_Councilman who voted
against the motion in the beginning. Councilman Scott suggested to
Mr. Ruiz that a written communication would have provided Council with
an opportunity to evaluate his position prior to Council'decision -
that there is ~his avenue of imparting information.
Mrs. Lee Meyer, 1022 S.' Ninth Avenue, expressed concern for the condition
of the riding trail and referred to her efforts in beautifying the area.
She thanked those who had taken an interest, in particular Mayor Arth
and Lou Pollard of the City Manager's office. Mayor Arth observed that
the accomplishments of Mrs. Meyer is an indication of what can be done
by a resident.
Mrs. Edith Dunn, 101 Palm Drive, took exception to a portion of the
report concerning the time on the agenda for persons to address Council.
She felt it referred to the time she and others spoke at the November 6
meeting; that she had not taken up more than 15 minutes. She said it
didn't make any difference to her at what place on the agenda the matter
was placed as she liked to stay to the end.
Reuben Ruiz, 227 Genoa, submitted a copy of the Transportation Study
proposed for the City of Pasadena.
The first reading of this otdinance (amending certain building regu-
lations) was postponed.
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 4411, entit led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974, TO BE MADE
BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
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 Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4412
ADOPTED
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Th'e _C ity Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4412, entitled" "A ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ORDERING AND CALLING FOR A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL 1974,
DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY TWO AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER
RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF TERMS A COUNCILMAN MAY SERVE AND PROVIDING
FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION IF A CANDIDATE DID NOT RECEIVE 40% OF THE BALLOTS
CAST, AND PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION AND
APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS FOR SUCH ELECTION AND FIXING THEIR
COMPENSATION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Scott and
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
carried
the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth
None
None
Pursuant to Section 1205 of the City Charter Council scheduled a public
hearing on the Capital Project Program for March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Baldwin Reservoir. Councilman Helms MOVED that this matter be
placed on the agenda for May 7 at which time the new Council may consider
this matter. Motion seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously.
This matter will be placed on the March 19 agenda, During the interim
staff will obtain data from other cities which may have adopted such an
ordinance --- relating to exemption from this tax for low income and the
elderly - preparing a report for Council.
The quarterly report prepared by the independent auditors will be an
agenda item for March 19.
On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows the salary of the new City Attorney,
J. William Phillips, was set at $29,000 annually effective March 1, 1974.
To go to Robert Ogle, former City Attorney, in appreciation of his efforts
and accomplishments.
The City Attorney reported on two matters of litigation. He also 'advised he
will prepare a tentative resolution for Council consideration relating
to Guidelines in connection with State of California Form 703 "Disclosure
of Assets and Income by Officeholders."
The
the
the
meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. to TUESDAY MARCH 12 at 7:00 p.m. in
Office of the City Manager to review the Capital Projects Program for
ensuing year.
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Minutes of an Adjourned City Council Meeting at 7:00 p. m. on March 12, 1974.
Roll Call: Present - Councilmen Hage, Helms, Scott and Arth
Absent - Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Helms reported the request of the Sister City Commission to
receive the attitude and hopefully the support of the City Council in pushing
a program for interchange of youths and information between young people
of the two sister cities. On motion of Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott, the Council unanimously supported such an interchange
program.
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Councilman Helms reports that the Sister City Commission needs additional
funds to support its activities because of the expenses of entertaining delegates
from our sister city in Greece and because of the mailing expenses in the
current campaign to secure support for a third trip. Council agreed unan-
,imously to permit the use of at least $120 from the General Contingency Fund
and additional amounts if a review of the account to date shows this to be
necessary. This was on motion of Councilman Helms, seconded by Council-
man Hage.
Councilman Scott suggested and it was agreed by Mayor Arth and the others
present that in the future the City should look carefully into the relationships
to and the financing of the Friendship Club by the City government.
Mayor Arth pointed out that only two of the City Commissions do not rotate
chairmen annually, those being the Sister City and the Arcadia Beautiful
Commission. While recognizing that unusual circumstances had led to this
result, he suggested and the remainder of the Council agreed that normal
practice should call for the election of a new chairman each year.
On motion of Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage, it was
unanimously agreed to pay the moving expenses of City Attorney William
Phillips.
Councilman Hage reminded staff of the trash being accumulated in a truck
parked on South Santa Anita and asked that the new City Attorney take a look
at this problem to see what might be done to force action.
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The City Council then commenced its review of the tentative Capital Program.
It agreed to reserve judgment on the additional ambulance until the question
of a mutual aid program with neighboring cities was settled. asking however
that specifications be prepared so that action could be taken by June.
It was commented that the undergrounding program from this source of
funds has not produced support but no action was taken on the item for adding
funds to this activity.
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It was suggested that the City consider carefully the feasibility of constructing
tennis courts in the land owned by the County Flood Control District, also
that the possibility of tennis courts being located in Sierra Madre or on the
south side of Foothill between freeway off and on ramps be studied.
The project for construction of handball courts at Arcadia High School was
to be delayed one year so that the experience with the courts to be constructed
by the School District would be available for consideration. The Recreation
Department was to report on such experience at this time next year.
It was agreed to add -the funds to the Capital Program for 1974-75 to permit
the Library to proceed with the addition to the Children I S Room and $20, 000
was indicated as appropriate for this purpose.
It was agreed to add $10,000 so that carpeting could be accomplished in
those areas of the City Hall in which heating, maintenance and appearance
are important.
It was agreed that Item 33, Orange Grove Avenue Street Improvement Project,
would be postponed until 1978 -79.
The staff was asked to receive a reply from the County concerning the project
for the planting of trees in the equestrian trail along the Flood Control Channel.
It was agreed to reduce the amount shown in Capital Projects Previously
Funded But Not Commenced for the Arcadia Industrial Park Project to $35, 000
and to eliminate the amount of $5800 shown for a feasibility study for the Towne
Centre.
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Mr. Howard was asked to look at the lights at the Holly Tennis Courts
which are said to cast a garish glow over the whole neighborhood.
It was agreed to move up the program for tennis courts on Orange Grove
Park to the 1975-76 year.
It was finally agreed that none of the actions taken should be considered
final but to be made matters of consideration at the regular public hearing
on the Capital Program.
Respectfully submitted,
LYMAN H. COZAD
City Manager