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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 16,1974 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 \. . HEARING/" .... / AUCUON / , APPROVED ~ ' 20:8518 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Councilman Edward L. Butterworth 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 April 2 were APPROVED with a change on Page 3 in the first line of the last paragraph - strike the words "agreed andll. Application of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for a Council Permit to hold a sidewalk sale in West Arcadia on April 20. Mayor Arth declared the hearing open and John McCarthy, Vice President of said Association, stated he was unaware that this event would require A · ()[) a public hearing and that the association desired to do what it should o P ~ \jand hoped the permit would be issued. No one else desiring to be eI. (l..A,v ",l \-heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, S \ - .,).....; seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Councilman -::, (I<. ilJlcButterworth further MOVED to approve the application pursuant to the .1 12 ~ I't\recommendation of the City Manager and the City Attorney. Motion k o. vJ~ Xd seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED I RESOLUTION NO. 4419 ADOPTED 0" ~ \,A'l. (1 , ) I L.../ J ' In order to consider the following items the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Councilman Helms presented and explained the content of Resolution No. 4419, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITIZENS OF ARCADIA AS AMBASSADORS OF GOOD WILL ON THE OCCASION OF ARCADIA'S GOOD WILL VISIT TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL." (The word Europe to be changed to Portugal.) It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the readiq>; 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 RESOLUTION Councilman Helms also presented, explained the content of Resolution NO. 4418 No. 4418, entit led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADOPT~ED, ~G ARCADIA APPOINTING C. ROBERT ARTH PROMAYOR OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." 1\1\ 4-16-74 'U:CV'" - 1 - 20:8519 The words "Mayor Laureate" were changed to read "ProMayor Facile Primus Sui Municipi Genere et Nobilitate Et Pietate". With this change it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of said resolution be waived and that as amended be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth None None ELECTION CERTIFICATION Certification to the results of the General Municipal Election. "I, Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, County oJ Los Angeles,_ State.of California, duly authorized by Resolution No. 4411 adopted by the City Council of said City on the 5th day of March 1974, do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election held in said City on April 9, 1974 and find that the number of votes given at each precinct and the total number of votes given in the City for the following named candidates were as submitted in this certification." Said tabulation is hereinafter made part of the official record. 4-16-74 - 2 - I I o N U"l <Xl o N CITY OF ARCADIA - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 9, 1974 PRECINCTS For MEMBER of the CITY COUNCIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 , JERmlE J. BERNSTEIN 23 21 LfO 18 29 20 34- 2S 12 11. 22 26 16 14 13 31 40 CHARLES'E. GILB 77 177 190 250 '273 55 13~ 9(; 68 lS'i 2e8 123 97 7J ~5 127 182 JAY KINGRY 9 20 17 6 24 7 10 22 13 27 49 J2 26 25 ll~ 22 53 FLORETT ~ K. LAUBER 50 114 135 87 247 56 127 90 61 87 118 126 68 82 56 llfo 138 IRVIN I. LIVINGSTON. JR. 95 182 154 119 190 33 89 55 43 140 114 101 47 60 33 91 91 BRUCE E.; ~100RE 8 12 36 6 10 10 26 71 32 30 23 28 31 31 17 24 54 JOHN C. MYNSTER 18 45 55 14 41 35 27 61;. 41 51 63 62 41 64 36 56 93 DAVID E P\RRY 25 75 105 28 69 26 38 60 109 12(: 99 62 58 60 31 67 107 REUBEN M. RUIZ 16 33 70 22 46 36 54 55 72 7L, (;2 52 IS ? . , ? :L l' - _0 ~- THOMAS D. RYAN 2 5 12 6 S 2 5 3 5 5 4 5 9 11 4 8 16 JACK SAELlD 82 131 139 96 139 23 62 73 91 288 279 179 85 62 35 84 97 MA Y SECREST 3 12 12 2 lL: 25 17 21 11 11 17 10 10 11 10 22 30 TERRY M. SIVERTSON - 13 10 1 ;'9 5 18 2C' 10 14 25 18 12 16 12 11 2!. WILLIAM H WEISS 22 1:7 57 12 29 13 21 40 29 70 79 57 L;3 31 17 ?- 53 -~ Precinct Totals IE 32S 374 279 l...31 124 '150 2S2 217 l;lI 1,41 329 201: 2DO 11'0 2St)- 397 YES 5L, 91 103 9(, 113 37 75 31;. 51 131 9> ~u 67 53 !: 1 72 132 PROPOSITION A NO IJ9 202 259 168 296 79 1(,9 1% 158 26:; 298 194 123 130 73 158 251 YES 1,5 55 69 52 86 22 57 52 44 91 71 64 64 45 38 55 91 PROPOSITION B NO 114 227 285 195 312 90 179 181 160 291 317 214 119 11~ n 16<; ?7<; -- - "" ,.... I '" ..... I "" "" 0-< '" on 00 o '" - CITY OF ARCADIA - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 9,1974 PRECINCTS -..0- Am ..... I '" 0-< I ..0- - For MEMBER of 'he CA1IDIll CITY COUNCIL 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ?I; 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 AV TOTAL JEROME J. BERNSTEIN 33 35 17 28 27 1~ 16 23 14 16 23 28 26 17 14 16 747 CHARLES .E. GILB 170 107 101 110 139 70 65 109 122 98 134 141 100 74 11.2 99 4147 JAY KINGRY 57 72 31 45 37 21 11 39 25 25 37 85 38 24 9 11 943 FLORETTA K. LAUBER 163 84 88 109 107 73 55 104 105 89 120 106 90 64 90 70 3275 IRVIN I. LIVINGSTON, JR_ 113 80 94 82 95 64 57 82 87 55 106 79 73 42 79 76 2901 BRUCE E. MOORE 58 34 34 44 44 44 40 39 45 40 40 40 41 23 12 17 1044 JOHN C. MYNSTER 138 97 76 127 128 103 69 39 49 54 55 47 52 32 43 20 1935 DAVID E PARRY 119 92 76 70 87 93 81 89 64 65 73 62 67 51 127 52 21,07 REUBEN M. RUIZ 82 49 63 73 61 127 154 76 66 68 68 60 65 30 53 36 1915 THOMAS D. RYAN 12 7 6 7 5 10 9 6 4 5 6 11 7 8 6 2 222 , JACK SAELlD 142 99 124 82 114 82 80 81 95 81 110 75 59 32 168 71 3440 MA Y SECREST 32 14 18 21 27 16 11 19 20 15 24 15 11 11 5 12 509 TERRY M. SIVERTSON 20 16 16 28 9 5 9 23 19 15 21 11 21 11 12 15 477 WILLIAM H. WEISS 45 62 59 38 51 32 65 72 83 65 87 68 89 77 88 16 1646 P.r~cinet 10ta Is l~24 313 285 310 323 273 251 89 285 255 319 JOO 59 175 310 200 9356 YES 113 82 64 66 87 91 76 82 96 76 110 68 45 66 69 83 2562 PROPOSITION A NO 273 212 192 234 221 162 169 195 179 173 201 187 193 104 231 91 5908 YES 91 57 50 70 59 73 1,0 62 63 41, 85 61 44 1.3 59 t.S 1950 PROPOSITION B 291 233 205 224 242 171 193 210 200 196 219 188 192 120 234 113 6566 NO ..0- Total registered voters: 27,266 Tot~l votes eaS7 this electton: 9,356 20:8522 RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 4420 of Resolution No. 4420, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION,HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL 1974 DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER." J7/~ . II :; ,)Ut was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms (' . and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full '. V body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. ()~AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Scott, Arth NOES: None ABSENT: None I OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERE/, SCOTT ELECT7ED ' MAYOR GILB ELECTED MAYOR PROTEMPOj ~' I M'D S PRESENTATION TO MAYOR ARTH RECESS RECONVENE ROLL CALL The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the newly elected Councilmen and Councilwoman 'and' presented each with a certificate of election. Section 404 of the City Charter provides that after any election at which a Councilman or Councilmen are elected the first order of business is for the City Council to elect one of its members as the presiding officer who shall have the title of Mayor. He shall be the chief official of the City for all ceremonial purposes. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be pre- scribed by Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during his absence or disability. Councilman Helms placed in nomination the name of Councilman Alton E. Scott to act as Mayor during the ensuing year. Councilman Gilb seconded the motion and moved that the nominations be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scott expressed appreciation for the honor of representing the City and stated in part that he fully realizes the responsibility placed upon him and hoped he CQuld do justice to the office at least in part equal to the high standards set by his prede- cessors, Councilman Saelid placed in nomination the name of Charles E. Gilb as Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Helms seconded the motion and moved that the nominations be closed. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scott then presented plaques to retiring Mayor Arth and Councilmen Butterworth and Hage for their efforts and accomplishments during their many years on Council. Each thanked those with whom they have worked during these years on Council and wished the incoming officers well in their future endeavors. Sam Norris, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Data System, presented,Mayor Arth with a plaque expressing appreciation for his assistance as a member of the Board of Directors of the System. Mayor Arth had served as President and Vice President of the System. Mayor Scott called for a 5 minute recess. Council reconvened and roll call was taken of the reorganized Council. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None HEARING Application of Meyer Zimmerman for a Council Permit to allow the conduct (Auction) of an auction of equipment and paints stored at 11 North Fifth Avenue. APPROVED Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard 1 the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by ~ " \Jj<. Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. It was furth~r MOVED.by r~ \ 4~Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carr~ed unan~- I\Ji'~~"'" ""' ", ,,'"" " ,,,"',. 4-"-" - 5 - HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED ~. ,,. 4. '--' j >y, L.; TRACT NO. 24890 V Final Map APPROVED ""'/ /' \yl,) \ TRACT NO. 32056 Final Map APPROVED y C J\) :J TRACT NO. 32421 APPROVED , . ,. \ ' ~ ',' \\ ..# I / j ,--,J l I I } 20:8523 May 7 was scheduled for a public hearing on the proposed park at 143 W. Colorado Boulevard on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilma~ Saelid and carried unanimously. May 7 was scheduled for a public hearing on the proposed park at the southwest corner of Sixth and Longden Avenues on MOTION by Councilman He 1ms, seconded by Counci lwoman Lauber and carried unanimorlS ly. Some discussion held on making a determination, when considering the purchase of property, that it is not already in eScrow. Also that the' feeling of the subject neighborhood be ascertained prior to proceeding too far with plans. I Wayne Stewart, 2505 Paxson Lane, owner of two lots facing Longden Avenue, explained how far he has progressed with plans for construction. Council suggested that Mr. Stewart hold his construction in abeyance pending the hearing on the EIR because 'once he has begun to build it would be difficult to arrive at a compensation which would prevent him from suffering a loss. Virgil C. Roe, 2210 S. Sixth Avenue adjacent to the subject property, presented a petition with 30 names of residents in the area opposed to a park at this location and a.ke~ that it remain strictly residential. He noted there are parks within a five block area. Legal notices of the public hearings will be published and notices will be sent to the residents within 300 feet of the proposed park locations. Staff to notify the appropriate Parent Teacher Associations also. Council received information that the final map of Tract No. 24890 proposing a 10 unit condominium at 826 La Cadena Avenue (conversion of J existing apartments) had been favorably reviewed by the County Engi- neering Department, and the appropriate City Departments and it has been determined that the map substantially complies with the tentative map which was approved on January 16, 1973. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that same be and it is hereby APPROVED. Council received information that the final map of Tract No. 32056 proposing a 45 unit condominium at 430-446 Fairview Avenue had been favorably reviewed by the County Engineering Department and the , . ~ appropriate City departments and it has been determined that the map .',.' substantially complies with the tentative map which was approved on November 20, 1973. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that same be and it is hereby APPROVED. Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 32421 proposing an 18 unit 2 story condominium at '1122-1126 Golden West and 857-865 W. Duarte Road. Conditions of approval were explored. The Planning Director displayed, renderings of the development, the type of architecture which was of major concern to Council and landscaping. He also advised that the density is consistent with R-3 zoning regulations, but is a.little higher than most developments. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the tentative map of said tract be APPROVED subject to all conditions specified in the report dated April 16. It was further MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber; seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that Council finds the development would not have a substantial impact on the environment. I 4-16-74 - 6 - FASHION PARK BUILDING (TBA) APPROVED I /'1 I'~ r I DANCE PERMITS TABLED CITY REFUSE SERVICE COMPANY ~ Ii; r I \,. " ' . ". 1 ~ 20:8524 Council received Planning Commission recommendation concerning plans for the Broadway Department Store tire, battery and accessory building at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park). The Commission's Resolution No. 845 indicated that the plan complies with the conditions of Resolution No. 715. The Planning Director advised it is consistent with the original plan. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the recom- mendation be SUSTAINED and that the plans be and they are hereby APPROVED. I Council received staff report dated April 16 concerning dance permit regulations. The report set forth conditions which would be applied to all establishments seeking dance permits. It was noted that three applications for such permits will be before Council in public hearing proceedings on May 7, 1974. . Discussion ensued on space recommended for the dance floor (5 percent of the gross floor area of the building or 100 sq. ft., whichever is the greater.) The maximum decibel level of music was recommended not to exceed 60 decibels, which some members of Council felt to be inadequate to protect the surrounding areas especially where an establishment abuts residences. Hours of serving food was briefly explored. Council indicated the need for further clarification of the regulations and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Mayor Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to prepare a more definitive set of standards along the lines discussed. Same to be submitted to Council prior to the date of the public hearings on the applications for dance permits. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the latest staff report dated April 11 relating to the request of the City Refuse Service Company for an extension of its contract and for an increase in rates. The application was originally filed by Kenneth Norman in June of 1973 and scheduled for a public ~hearing in November of that year. This was continued from time to Jtime and subsequently continued indefinitely. Inasmuch as the termi- nation of the present contract is fast approaching the City Manager suggested that Council may want to solicit pr9Posals for the next contract and delay the question of rates at this time. Larry Collins, General Manager of the City Refuse Service Company, submitted reasons for the request: the need for new equipment which would entail a substantial investment, increase in company expenses, dumping, gasoline, engine replacements, etc., and payroll increases. He explored requested rate increases which amount to roughly 30 per cent across the board. These figures will be submitted entoto to Council. Due to the increase in postal rates a request is also being made that the Company be permitted to bill quarterly. Joseph Hammond, 445 W. Longden Avenue, said he owner who had denied ownership of the Company. Mr. Norman is owner. had talked with the Mr. Collins said Councilwoman Lauber MOVED to direct staff to solicit proposals for the refuse service for the City; that the results be reported to Council within the next three months in order to be in a position to take action prior to the expiring date of the existing contract. (That date is October 31, 1974). Councilman Saelid seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mayor Scott asked that the specifi- cations be submitted to Council for review prior to staff soliciting proposals. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and 4-16-74 - 7 - It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Kenneth I.._Mullen. be engaged for engineering services for the 30.i~~eco~d-b~~~~_and the 2~~inch '-t" Longd~, Aven"e transmission mains; that 2ames ,~. ..Mon,t:gome.r,y..be engaged 3 ~or the design, plans and specifications for the Cent!akl?Jem~tering Station. Funds available in the Water Department Budget. A.. .A. Portanova & Sons, Inc. r ) L-J Earl J. McKinney Corporation f /7 I IWe Pipeline Construction, Inc. -....J Ifl . L- Doty Bros. Equlpment Company rt'lillf1 (' J ORANGE GROVE PUMPING WATER CONSULTANTS APPROVED \ .. f- I';;'; -; ~ 1'.)3/~ \ \ 'J PURCHASE OF J POLICE CARS .. APPROVED (READVERTISE) CONTRACTS AWARDED (WATER DEPT.) L--0 r ,( tc/ 1\. rsl y r' 20:8525 carried unanimously Co~ncil granted permission for the following speaker to address Council on the rubbish matter: Paul Mnoian, 'Nu Way Rubbish, spo~e .in f!'vor of. tge contract with the existing company; that he is in the same busines~ and as a competitor felt the City is receiving excellent service for the type of pickup necessary in a City such as Arcadia where a great deal of rubbish is generated. He' asked that every consideration be given the present contractor. Council received the recommendation of the Committee appointed to review the recommendation concerning the retention of an engineering consultant for water department projects: 1) 30 inch transmission main in Second Avenue between Bonita and Longden Avenue and 2) 24 inch transmission main in Longden Avenue from Second Avenue to Longden Plant, and a Central Telemetering Station at the Water Department Production Office. (Report dated April 10). I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council accepted the recommendation of the City Manager and Police Chief (report dated April 11) concerning purchase of new police cars on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to readvertise for the purchase of 10 patrol cars and 1 staff car. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the following results of bids received and recommen- dation for the award of contract in connection with projects - 24 inch LaPorte transmission main, 16 inch Orange Grove transmission main and Orange Grove Pumping Plant "G" and "R" Boosters. 24-INCH LA PORTE STREET TRANSMISSION MAIN Bidder Total Bid Days to Complete A. A. Portanova & Sons, Inc. Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc. Earl J. McKinney'Corppration Doty Bros. Equipment Company $ 56,394.00 57,096.96 59,998.50 68,495.50 I 45 \ 45 ,( (\I:r\ ,96 1}'155 16-INCH ORANGE GROVE AVENUE TRANSMISSION MAIN $157,548.50 175,667.60 179,344.44 196,077 .60 190 \ 240 ~ ' \, V' () vJ 60 292 "H" BOOSTERS \. \ .. 0'\.tci"- \ ,-,,j~ 365 PLANT "G" AND Kenneth Fraser Co,) Inc. $528.193.00 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 24-inch La Porte trans- mission main project be awarded to A. A. Portanova & Sons in the amount -------- 4-16-74 - 8 - . .\ {' "'(] ,<: \v I I' " '../ ,~. . J IJ. J oV 'b (} ~ 11;'0 lIt was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and ~l~ . carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Bob's_Lands.l'.'lp'ing in t~~o!!.~t.,of $75,926.90 ($950 monthly); that all other bids be rejected; that all irregularities or informalities in the bidding process or bid be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney; that $48,000 be appropriated from Capital Improvement Projects Fund to cover the City's share of contract costs, monthly maintenance to January 31, 1975, engineering, inspection and contingencies. Financing consists of funds to be provided by Anita Associates for that portion of the work adjacent to Santa Anita park and the City funds for the northerly portion of Fashion. Park. -=3~ /I;LJ ~ was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Masonry Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $71,396.85; that all other bIdS~e rejected; th~a~iny irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. An appropriation of $82,000 was also authorized to cover the cost of construction, design engineering, inspection. Funds are in the Capital Improvement Project Account. I LANDSCAPING Baldwin Ave. CONTRACT AWARDED SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PHASE VIII CONTRACT AWARDED I " ' 20:8526 of $56,394, and the 16 inch Orange Grove transmission main project awarded to A. A. Portanova & Sons in the amount of $157,548.50; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. . That the single bid on the Orange Grove Pumping Plant G & H Boosters be rejected. The project to be reevaluated with the consulting engineer. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the following results of bids received and recommendation for the award of contract for the landscaping of Baldwin Avenue between Huntington Drive to Cambridge Job No. 422: Bob's Landscaping R. D. Boyette leJ.;2-Duke's Landscaping Valley Crest Landscaping Flora Landscaping $75,926.90 77,067,80 77 ,555.00 79,944.00 87,951.00 ($ 950 ( 1,850 ( 600 ( 750 ( 425 monthly) " ) ) ) ) " " " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the following results of bids received and concerning Job No. 419 sidewalk construction - Phase VIII - streets cont:ained in the report dated April 11: recommendation list of Masonry Engineering Sully-Miller Crowell & Larson $71,396.85 75,346.03 80,151. 65 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Staff advised that the improvements in Tract No. 29869 (Oakhaven Drive) have been completed in accordance with requirements and conditions. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the streets be accepted for maintenance by the t,ldll1ity. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS 4-16-74 - 9 - /Staff advised that work performed by Moulder Bros., in the construction of neighborhood mini parks - Highland Oaks and Santa Anita" Schools Job No. 390 has been completed as specifiedin the p"iansa';d" specifications. 'Ir-was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and \ .-\ (( carried on roll call vote as follows that same be accepted, thus J I J- ' . 'I commencing the 30 day landscape maintenance period, and that final \\J\ C d U' ';-payment be AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract. ,__,1. S o ,AYE: (t\ \-..-/ NOES: ~' ABSENT: WORK ACCEPTANCE Mini-Parks PURCHASE OF WATER RIGHTS APPROVED \ 1/, ') ,/ I TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (FEDERAL AID) 20:8527 Counc ilmen None None Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott Staff advised of the offer from the owners of 60.9 acre feet of pre- scriptive pumping rights in the Main San Gabriel Basin to sell to the City said rights for $22,837.50 and strongly recommended the purchase of the additional water rights. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and car~ied on roll call vote as follows that staff pr"oceed with said acquisition. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Manager explained that the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities recommends the adoption of an acceptable set of procedures which would protect the flow of Federal Aid Urban A f 1 Systems Funds under the Federal Highway Act of 1973. A representative 1 ~ committee is proposed to recommend an appropriate allocation process to V- Cities and to the County Board of Supervisors. A supporting resolution ~as recommended. RECREATION Staff recommended the adoption of a resolution endorsing the method of FACILITIES establishing a Priority List of Expenditures and the Distribution of BOND ISSUE Funds from the State Beach, Park, Historical and Recreational Bond Act /\..)\1 of 1974. The $250 million bond issue will be on the Jure 4 ballot. If U 'Q~)\ (.\ t"~J' measure passes each jurisdiction shall submit its own priority plan '- E (of. projects to the County and on to the State for approval. \)~\.1 RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of NO. 4422 Resolution No. 4422, entitled: "A" RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ADOPTED CITY OF ARCADIA ENDORSING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY LIST OF EXPENDITURES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE BEACH, PARK, HISTORICAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974." l\ RESOLUTION NO. 4421 ADOPTED / A: ,j The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4421, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ACCEPTABLE PROCEDURE FOR ALLOCATION OF 1973 HIGHWAY ACT FUNDS." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Lauber 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 Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None I It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb 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 Giib, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None 4-16-74 - 10 - RECREATION CAMP FEES INCREASED I FINANCIAL REPORT ACCEPrED HEARING SCHEDULED FIREWORKS SALE PERKINS DRIVE TRAFFIC (May 7) ,I 20:8528 On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the day and resident camp fees be increased in accordance with the report dated April 8, 1974. Rising costs in food and transportation necessitate this increase. AYES: .NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None I Council received the financial report for the month of April. FILED. Council received the request of the Arcadia American Legion Post No. 247 jOf the sale of fireworks. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the fee connected therewith be WAIVED and that a public hearing be scheduled 1 for 3 p.m. April 25. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the request and petition of residents on Perkins Drive concerning the traffic hazard on that street. Positive action was requested. Council concurred that the situation is extFemely hazardous and it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the matter be referred to staff for recommendations as to solutions (May 7 agenda). Council received a communication and petition from property owners representing 17 parcels of land in the area of Camino Real between Baldwin and Lovell requesting that consideration be given to changing the present general plan low density residential designation to high density residential designation. A6' . ~'t f\ ( 'Ill v~ It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and r 'Icarried unanimously that the matter be TABLED and that it be brought I back on the agenda at such time as the Council has adopted a formal y;.\ ~resolution pertaining to the procedure for the review of the General Plan and requests of this nature. CAMINO REAL CHANGE IN ZONING TABLED I '"""',, Del Gerber, 1174 Flintlock, Diamond Bar, representing the owner of 637 W. Camino Real, referred in part to former hearings on this matter at which time it was dropped by the City Council. He said to his knowledge most of the residents on the street do not want any change in zoning. PARTICIPATION /Mel Weisock, 509 W. League, referred to Council to expedite Permit. Lemon Avenue, President of the MideValley Arts the Annual Fair which is forthcoming and asked the processing of the application for a Council / The City Attorney advised that the code required a public hearing, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that same be scheduled for April 25 at 3 p.m. jWalt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, asked Council to return the time reserved for those in the audience to be heard to its former place on the agenda. 4-16-74 - 11 - ORDINANCE NO. 1506 Ut ility Tax Exemption ,,0 \ JUDGMENT PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED ./ "" II 20:8529 He said in part that its present position on the agenda destroys communications between Council and the citizens and if Council is to gain the confidence of the electorate this is the first item of major importance. \/ Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, read a quotation made by Senator Eiken of Vermont concerning a trend toward socialism and that more attention should be given local government as that is where real de- mocracy starts. She also commended.Councilwoman Lauber as the first woman on the City's Council. Bernard Buller, 2421 Louise Avenue, referred to the City Refuse Service matter and asked whether or not the matter would be discussed in public hearing proceedings. The City Attorney advised that a public hearing is required and that the original hearing had been continued from time to time and then indefinitely which means that the hearing will have to be renoticed in the newspaper. Mr. Buller also made suggestions as to when to allow citizens to address Council - to permit persons to speak on various issues very briefly at the beginning of the agenda and those with long discussions at the very end of the agenda. He also referred to the utility tax in which he expressed a great deal of interest and to which he would like to speak if the matter is presented at a public hearing. He was advised that the scheduling of a hearing is not manda- tory but may be held if Council so determines. I j " , f Mrs. Edith Dunn, 101 Palm Drive, asked Council to have a copy of the Council Packet available in the City Library prior to the date of the Council meeting; also asked that a duplicate be made of the tape recording of Council meetings and placed in the City Library. The City Attorney presented and explained the content of Ordinance No. 1506 entit led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO ESTABLISHING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO THE UTILITY USERS' TAX." Discussion ensued and it was submitted by the new Council members that they would like to have additional information along with some back- ground material before they are committed to a vote, Mayor Scott and Councilman Helms explored some of the thinking in the preparation of this ordinance in an endeavor to grant relief. Various changes were indicated and the City Attorney noted each and will redraft the ordinance for presentation to Council. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the matter be deferred until May 7 for further discussion. The City Attorney advised that the matter of the Judgment concerning the City and the Arcadia Police Relief Association will be ready for Council review on April 25; that, according to the attorney for the association, modifications were being made in the stipulation. I j It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived in order to consider the following matter. STORM DRAIN PROJECT STORAGE New location ,'\ . ",,' , ,I ,/' \ )\-",> ,.. . '.-) ..../ The Director of Public Works advised of the request of the contractor for Storm Drain Project No. 9635 for use of another site as a temporary construction yard site; that the contractor had been unable to make arrangements for the site previously approved by the City. .' 4-16-74 - 12 - \ Councilman Helms brought up the proposed Joint Powers Agreement with six other valley cities which would create an agency to be known as the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. The governing board would consist of representatives from each of the cities. The primary aim would be to divert juvenile offenders who need help, but do not need to be incarcerated, from criminal justice systems to community oriented facilities. He recommended approval of the agreement and noted it would be a first year total project of $300,000 - the seven valley Lcities' portion would be $11,250 or $1,607 each annually. ? Lo Lj Jcouncilman Saelid quest'ioned the urgency in acting on this matter and /" . stated in part that to him it is a complex situation - establishing another governmental agency. He was not out of sympathy with the 0- jL"Ie..rproject and understood the need but felt he would like to know more 1V1 about what the City would be obligating itself to prior to making '}'Ie;; his decision. ~\ Mayor Scott and Councilman Helms submitted that the program had been carefully studied and given unanimous support by the former Council; that it was a very worthwhile project and the need has been substantiated. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the Joint Powers Agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. I ELECTION EQUIPMENT PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT APPROVED ~' I AGENDA PUBLICITY AGENDA ITEM TO BE DISCUSSED 20:8530 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Director of Public Works be authorized to prepare a lease agreement with the contractor, Gary M. Budd, for use of the northwest corner of Huntington and Second as a temporary construction site subject to conditions required by the Director of Public Works; that Condition 9 of the April 3 report be deleted and a new monthly charge be required for said use; that a certificate of insurance be filed to hold the City harmless for the temporary stock pile and yard sites. It was noted that the construction site is not to be used for stockpiling. Locations to be left in good condition. Said occupancy not to exceed 6 months. The agreement to be reviewed by Council at the May 7 meeting. Contractor to be permitted occupancy upon the filing of the appropriate insurance certificates. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None IThe City Clerk 'expressed appreciation for the use of the Accu-Vote Tabulator during the April 9 Municipal Election. She recommended its use in future elections. . In order to consider the following item the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Scott Councilman Saelid None Councilman Helms asked staff to report on various methods of obtaining better coverage in the newspapers for the agenda. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the agenda item concerning "Time reserved for those in the audience to address Council" be placed on the May 7 agenda for Council discussion. 4-16-74 - 13 - PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING BOARD ~' 0' '\ ' ~ \ . \ ~~\ ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 20:8531 In order to consider the following item the provlslons of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. The City Manager advised of a communication from the City of San Gabriel requesting $85.37 which is the City's share in connection with adminis- trative costs incurred by the Criminal J~l!sti<:e_P.lanning Board in reviewing grants received from the Federal Government on the Safe 1,\ Streets Act. On November 20, 1973 Council adopted Resolution No. 4389 in this regard. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by \: Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that $85.37 ~ fbe authorized for payment to said City. Funds in the General Con- . \ \)'i. tingency Account. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Giib, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None At 11:45 p.m., the meeting adjourned to Thursday April 25 at 3 p.m. ~~~.-r/~- Mayor ATTEST: ~'V~~ City Clerk I 4-16-74 - 14 -