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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 18,1974 (2) CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I DW"""'" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATION (Sister City Vis itor) J YOUTH COMMISSION / BEAUTIFICATION AWARD v I~::;t , ' / . ~)0,f\~ '( , I \ ~\ 20: 8574C MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, June 18, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Minister Bob McCarty, Arcadia Church of Christ Mayor Alton E. Scott PRESENT: ABSENT : Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Mayor Scott introduced Bernard Gasper, Alderman in Newcastle, Australia, who has been the guest of the City. He is now returning to his home and appropriate gifts were presented by each Council Member - including the book on Arcadia by Gordon Eberly, Plaques, the resolution providing for the City of Arcadia to join with the city of Newcastle, Australia under the People to People Program and an offica1 gavel. Mr, Gosper responded with reflections on his home city and appreciations for the courtesy extended during his stay. On behalf of the City Council Certificates of Appreciation were presented to retiring members Jill O'Keefe, Susie Cooper and Gina Scurto. Mayor Scott explored the worthwhile efforts and accomplishments of the Commission, Councilman Gi1b MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Recreation Supervisor for the new Youth Commissioners to serve during 1974-75 -- Gina Scurto, Bill Kramb, Liz Pendo, Christy Woolverton and Terrie Thomas. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. Appropriate I.D, cards were then presented to the incoming commission. Mrs. Marguerite Appel, Arcadia Beautiful Commission Chairman, displayed the Valley M. Knudsen Trophy which has been awarded by the Los Angeles Beautiful Commission to the City for the best use of color. This is the second year the award has been presented to the City - last year it was received for the planting along Baldwin and Live Oak Avenues - this year for the mini-parks throughout the City. Time and place scheduled for the public hearing on the proposed 1974-75 Budget. Same as been made available to the public in the City Clerk's Office and the hearing has been officially published. Mayor Scott doclared the hearing open and Steve Frohling, Chairman of the Float Selection Committee for the Tournament of Roses Parade, stated in part that al- though the float costs are up 25 percent over last year the Committee does not intend to request more than the allocated amount - however, it would like to return to Council in the event some unforeseen problems occur. The City Clerk read a communication from Mrs. John S. Milane opposing the use of City funds for Community Redevelopment. - 1 - 6-18-74 ~RING (Budget 1974-75) continued RESOLUTION NO. 4435 ADOPTED ~"ill /j, l HEARING ZONE CHANGE (Ea ton Property) (4 G \" I) ".. ...- I' 20:8574D David EJ>!rry, 10l Santa Ynez, opposed the allocation for land acquisition as reflected in the proposed budget and he would like to see some type of feasibility study made of t.he monies allocated for Community Redevelopment which could perhaps become available for an auditorium& Mrs. SherE:LPassmore., 1109 Columbia Road asked thac the total cost of Community Redevelopment be reflected in the budget .. land assembly cost which is charged to the Capital Improvement Account .. she felt it should be shown as part of the CRA Budget. Also that the salary of the Economic Developer be reflected in this budget regardless of what account the money is taken from - this for the citizen's benefit when studying the budget. She referred Council to a study on community redevelopment prepared by the County Board of Supervi.sor's Administra- tive OfficEr concerning taxes when a community redevelopment program is set into motion~ 1 Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive spoke to streets where the shrubbery and trees create problems for both the pedestrian and the automobile. She asked that some funds be budgeted for eliminating this hazard. She also asked Council to give consideration to putting the issue of Community Redevelopment t.o the voters. Earl Kramer, 119 La Porte opposed the Community Redevelopment. appropri- ation in the Budget and would like to see it dropped. Hearing was CLOSED-_on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council- woman Lauber and cae'ried unanimous ly Q Some discussion ensued on the feasibility of pursuing the construction of an auditorium. The City Manager advised that there is no provision for such in the budget but the General Revenue Shari.ng Fund has not been allocated as yet and could be used for said purpose. The request of the Tournament of Roses Float Committee was also explored again. Mayor Scott felt it should have some expression from Council and hoped the figure would not go over $1,000 total. Councilman SaeUd commented that he would like to see the program become self-supporting. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4435, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1974-75". It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows to WAIVE the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4435." AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members GLIb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid ,Scott None None Councilwoman Lauber MOVED, Councilman Gilb seconded and carried on roll 1 call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution No. 4435. Prior to roll call vote the City Manager responded to a query by Councilman Saelid - in part - that it would take an acti.on by Council to have a loan to the CRA from the General Fund. ' AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The Planning Director explained the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the application for a zone change on property at 1130-1150 W. Colorado (so-called Eaton Property). The developer, John Youngson, is seeking a zone change from R-l to C-l and D on the southeast corner and from R.,l to R-l and D on the residential portion. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke. 6-18-74 - 2 ,., ,. HEARING ZONE CHANGE (Eaton Property) Commercial continued 1 <'"60 ,'. \> '/p I 1 " , .' ,',' 20:8574E Gordon Maddock, 37 E. Huntington Drive, representing the developer, spoke at length concerning the proposed commercial and the residential development. He said the proposed commercial use is consistent with the surrounding C-1 improvement and noted the noise of the traffic emanating from the freeway. Photographs were displayed as well as the plot plan. Commercial. and residential were indicated as separate developments. The City Clerk read into the record a communication from Eugene Moscaret, 1125 Encanto Drive, asking that the bui1dings'be single story if the residential portion is approved. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said that in her opinion a traffic check should be made of the area and expressed concern about the sufficiency of the parking places at the proposed commercial estab- lishment. George Seidner, 20 W. Orange Grove, suggested that Council assume a 'wait and see' attitude ....see if the restaurant really is sold.. it would then be known whether or not the buyers are financially stable enough to bring a restaurant of the highest type into the City. C, J. Hahn, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association stated in part that the Association would like to see the subject residential property carry the same D overlay as required for the area the Association covers - that this has been discussed with the developer who is in agreement. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried. Discussion ensued at length and it was submitted by Councilman Helms that it looks to him as though Council should enact legislation to change the General Plan before taking any action on the requested new zoning; that the Planning Commission should study the change in the General Plan for the commercial property - that this would be consis- tent with long range planning. He did not feel Council should go ahead until it has received the recommendation from Planning as to the General Plan. However, he would encourage the zone change from R-l to R-l 10,000 and D for the entire property which would be consistent with the General Plan. The developer informed Council that time is of the essence - that he is in eSCroW at the present time~ Councilwoman Lauber MOVED that Council accept the recommendation for the commercial property from R-1 to C-l and D with a requirement for a conditional use permit. She felt the CUP offers Council more control. Mayor Scott seconded the motion. In response to a question by Councilman Helms the Planning Director advised that the matter of a zone change in the General Plan could be acted upon by the Commission at its next regular meeting. Councilman Helms felt that to take this action would be to subvert the General Plan which was designed for protection and security. Further discussion ensued and Councilman Helms MOVED to TABLE THE MOTION until JULY 16. Motion seconded by Councilman Gi1b which carried on the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Gi1b, Helms, Saelid, Scott Councilwoman Lauber None Further consideration led by Councilman Saelid who suggested in order to assist the developer in the time element that an affirmative vote on the re~oning of the commercial property be made subject to favorable - 3 - 6-18- 74 HEARING ZONE CHANGE (Eaton Property) Commercial continued C/ ~ ~ (', I, MOTION CHANGE ZONE TO C-l & D <;0 f~ IS HEARING (Eaton Property) Residential (' (..!/ I ( HEARING (~31dwin Reservoir Tennis Courts) EIR f' 1t!J P IN FAVOR 20'i8574F recommendation of t.ht Planning Commission to change the General Plan. In this way the developer would know that the zone change would not go into effect until and unless certain action is taken. At this point the MOTION to TABLE UNTH JULY 16 was TAKEN FROM THE TABLE on MOTTON by Counci 1man Sae lid, stconded by Counc ilwoman Lauber. Counci.1~ man Helms was not in favor as in his opinion it would in effect be taking a position on the rezoning before acting on the change in the General Plan. Roll call was then taken on the MOTION. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott Councilmen Gilb, Helms None Councilman Saelid then MOVED to change rhe zone from R-I to C-l & D on the commercial port.ion subject t.o the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a change in the General Plan and that the Ci.t'y Attorney prepare an appropriate ordinance. Councilwoman Lauber seconded the motion and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, SaeUd,Scot:t Counci Imen Gi Ib, Helms None Planning Commission recommendation for the rezoning of the residential portion of the Eat.on Property from R..l to R..l 10,000 P and D. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council- woman Lauber and carried unanimouslYQ It was MOVED by Counci lman He Ims, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on r:oll call vote as follows that t.he recommendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members GUb, Helms, Lauber, Sae.1id, Scott None None The Planning Director presented a draft of the Environmental Impact Report. for the proposed development of five tennis courts on the roofs of the Baldwin Reservoir Nos. 2 and 3, and stated in part that there would be a slight increase in the traffic in the subject, area, also there would be on street parking. He continued that studies have been made indicating that little if any privacy would be lost by the ad- joining res idential area, however, the upper portion of the 12' high chain link fence surrounding t.he courts would be visible from most of the adjoining properties. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke. Liz Pendo, 886 Fallen Leaf Road and Sue Ey~, l424 Rancho Road representing the children in the Upper Rancho area, said there aren't sufficient recreati.on activities for the children and a petition was presented with l83 children's signatures in favor of the courts. 1 Daniel C. Wi.1lis, 330 Hacienda Drive, spoke at length in favor of the courts and said that recreation facilities !Ire sorely needed in the subject area. He felt' the locale is excellent and that the financial costs seem t.O be reasonable in relation to other areas. He did not feel noise would become a factor. He asked for favorable actiono ,James Verhovek, 94l Fallen Leaf Road, said in part the courts would add needed recreation facilities.. it is practical and feasible as currently planned. Mitzi Bush, 540 W. Orange Grove, asked what supervision is being con- sidered. The Ci cy Manager explained what has been planned thus far. The courts would be posted wi th signs and regulations governing the use and that up to now it hasnlt been necessary to have a person in attendance at the City I s ot.her tennis courts. 6..18.74 - 4 .., HEARING continued IN OPPOSITION 1 , , <, f...." " 20:8575 Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, favored the construction of the courts and suggested that table tennis be included in the facility. Clifford Neschke, 671 Gloria Road, read an opposing statement which in part submitted that the courts would not be compatible with adjacent .residences; that off-street parking had not been provided; nor the pedestrian,access from the Arcadia side of the street; nor noise abate- ment method or architectural treatment to control the visual impact. He did not think the reservoirs are structurally sound enough to support the courts; that there would be an invasion of privacy. He also felt the cost excessive. He asked that they not be approved. Patricia McDowell, 641 Gloria Road, opposed the courts because of the environmental impact from noise and parking. She felt the residents in the area should be entitled to review the architectural treatment. John H. Lehmer, 663 Gloria Road, said if the courts are approved it would bring about a complete loss of privacy. He said twice before (1962 and 1969) the construction of tennis courts on said reservoir was found to be undesirable and unfeasible. He said in his opinion the circumstances today are worse - with increased vehicular traffic. He asked that Council not approve the tennis court construction. f Tucker Cheadle, 31 E. Orange Grove Avenue, Sierra Madre, questioned 1 J 3 f3the proposed location of the courts on the roofs and if the fence is h in concrete it would be impossible togrow hedges or bushes to help screen the courts, He felt there would be danger in on-street parking. Maurv M. McGarraugh, 647 Gloria Road, spoke to the traffic to be generated if the tennis courts become a reality..he felt that on-street parking would accommodate only a fraction of the anticipated. use and said he felt the reservoir roof is not designed to carry the load. , Vincent Vargas, 655 Gloria Road. spoke at length in part to the overall cost factor and also felt the location is economicaUy unsound; that there are suitable alternative locations available at comparable or lower costs. Russell Summers" 2051 Vista Avenue, stated in part that the courts would be too c10s~ to the residences and referred to the time when courts were being considered for'Sierra Madre and no one was in favor. Robert Harbicht, recently purchased 663 Gloria Road, suggested that the public have no access to areas outside the immediate area of the courts and that the courts should be locked in the evening for the protection of the adjacent property owners. ,Mrs. Florence Knerr, 291 W. Foothill Boulevard, suggested another 10cation-~perhaps the southwest corner of Michil1inda.and Colorado (Eaton property). HEARING CLOSED t"" No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb that Council finds the tennis courts will not have an adverse effect on the . environment and that the Report as submitted be APPROVED. At Councilman Saelid's request the communication from the City of Sierra Madre will be made part of the Report. Councilwoman Lauber did not feel that the statement "would not have an adverse impact on the environment" is entirely true and referred to sections in the EIR ,..relating to sidewalks being constructed along Baldwin and Orange Grove Avenues ... to eliminate a conflict between vehicular and pedestrian traffic and a provision for off-street parking. .She felt additions to the ErR are necessary. Councilman Saelid referred to sections which he felt were 6-18-74 - 5 - MOTION TO AMEND v ~ -I ,) &r t ROLL CALL VOTE ON PRIMARY MOTION TENNIS COURTS CONSTRUCTION .I '" f~ ..... 'i\.r~' MOTION GILB EXCUSED HEARING Street Improvement Orange Grove APPROVED ( / '/', I.) I' If' 20:8576 not appropriate and asked that the MOTION be AMENDED to DELETE paragraph 2 of Item 1 under "D" (by utilizing the existing roof the costs for providing the tennis facilities would be substantially reduced as compared to a similar development if the vacant land were available...). Motion SECONDED by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, ,Saelid, Scott Councilman Helms None The City Attorney advised that there would always be some negative aspects involved in an EIR; that they cannot all be corrected; Council has only to consider them in arriving at a decision. Roll call was then taken on the original motion by Mr. Helms 'to APPROVE 1 the Environmental Impact Report as submitted. AYES Council Members Gi1b, Helms, Scott NOES Council Members Lauber, Saelid ABSENT: None The City Manager submitted a report setting forth land and construction costs, facts and figures for sidewalks and parking lot along with land- scaping; a possible change in the location of the courts on the roof; the removal of a small concrete building; noise emanating therefrom and the economics involved. A more detailed report was requested by Council. Councilman Helms MOVED, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council adopt in principle the con- cept of constructing five tennis courts on the Baldwin Reservoir site and that the natter be referred to staff for a detailed analysis of the concerns expressed at this meeting; that same be brought to Council on July 16. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gi1b and carried on roll call vote as follows that $3000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Account for the engineering and consulting services. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried that Councilman Gilb be and he is hereby excused. It is proposed to improve Orange Grove Avenue consisting of curb and 1 gutter along the south side between subject limits and on the north side from Hyland Avenue to the City Boundary, concrete driveways would be constructed along with the pavement on the north and south half of the roadway and continuing on the south half to 240 feet west of Olivera Lane. The adjacent property owners were notified of the impending work, Plans and specifications were submitted. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and Tom Fuelling, 100 W. Orange Grove Avenue asked if it were too late to have the utilities underground; that in his opinion this would be an improvement to the entire area. The Director of Public Works explained that it is too late for such consideration - there are not sufficient funds at this time - however, he submitted a program whereby the abutting property owners pay 50% 6-18-74 - 6 - HEARING Street Improvement Orange Grove APPROVED continued },. ')' \1 Y' 1 HEARING COMMERCIAL RUBBISH PICKUP (September 3) FASHION PARK Cond it iona 1 Use Permits RATIFIED ,., 20;8577 of the overall costs for the undergrounding and this can run high for the individual property owner. Mr. Fuelling then asked for consideration of signals now that the street will be improved and would probably carry more traffic. He was informed that if that should prove to be the case staff could make a study and a report would be submitted to Council. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried. It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. The project to be financed by State Gas Tax Funds. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Councilman Gilb Applications for a commercial refuse pickup business permit. The City Manager advised that the investigations on the four applications have not been completed. He asked Council to delay consideration until staff prepares a final report. Mayor Scott informed those in- terested in the audience of the continuance and apologized for any inconvenience thereof. ,Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that this matter be continued to September 3. The Planning Commission granted the following conditional use permits subject to conditions set forth in the respective resolutions, all a part of Fashion Park. I) :.:( Res. 852 Restaurant in Buffum's Department Store Res. 853 - Anna Miller's Pies . Iii " Res. 854 - Kaplan's Delicatessen Res. 855 - Restaurant in Broadway Department Store /, r TRACT NO. 32493 Tentative APPROVED Map {J, J lit /. 1)IV I""~,, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried unanimously that said conditional use permits be and they are hereby RATIFIED. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map of Tract 32493 creating an 18 lot subdivision at 1130 W. Colorado Street subject to conditions set forth in the report dated June 18, 1974. (This is a portion of the Eaton property.) It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that this tract would not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment and that the tentative map be APPROVED subject to all conditions listed in the report. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council None Council Members Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott Member Gilb PARTICIPA TION Walt Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, spoke to the conferences the City officials attend without any information being imparted to the public as to what was gleaned from such attendance. He also felt that a vote should be taken among the Council members and only one authorized to attend a particular conference. Councilman Helms commented that he had profited greatly from such attendance; that he has gleaned a great deal of insight to problems from attendance at conferences on behalf of the City. Mayor Scott referred to valuable information brought back by Mr. Helms from a conference relative to transportation which is being considered by Council at the present time. 6-18-74 - 7 - 20:8578 ,AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION cop.tinued ,."- PERKINS DRIVE TRAFFIC , , 5:'-{!l~ CONTRACT AWARD Tennis Court Refinishing r l~~ (', ,'" CONTRACT AWARD Street Maintenance Slurry Seal r :?; 'I ". I ; Priscilla Sibson, President of the League of Women Voters, referred to a request which has been made of Council for a copy of the Council packet and a duplicate of the recording made of Council meetings being placed in the City Library for public perusal. She felt it should be complied with. It was suggested that she confer with City officials to be informed on the ramifications of the request. William Gorman, 45 Alice Street, President of the East Central Arcadia Residential Association, ,reaffirmed the positionof the association on the Community Redevelopment Agency - opposed to any phase of redevelop- ment under this program. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive_ asked Council to make the 1 ' Council Packet available in the City Library; also to take the matter of CRA to the'peop1e for a vote. She also asked for replies to her . communications of various dates. Paul Mnioan, 501 Arbo1ada, said he was dissatisfied with the manner in which the City is receiving proposals for the collection of rubbish and asked that sealed bids be received. He said he had circulated a petition to that effect and would present it on the morrow. Mrs. Edith Dunn, 101 Pa1m,Drive, asked that the Council Packet be available in the City Library with the same content that is given to the press. She opposed having to pay for any part or all of the material which is made available to the press without cost. Pursuant to Council's directive staff had met with property owners on Perkins'Drive in an endeavor to work out a method to improve the traffic situation on that street. It was recommended that a sign be installed indicating a "sharp curve ahead" along with the extension of the double yellow lines in each direction. The property owners support this and Councilman Helms MOVED that Council APPROVE-- the recommenda- tion of staff. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried. Council received results of bids received and staff recommendation for award of contract for the refinishing of tennis courts at Hugo Reid and Arcadia High School (Job No. 424) along with an appropriation request. Howard Ridley Kemiko, Inc. $6,329. 6,540. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman'Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to ,Howard Ridley in the amount of $6,329; that the other bid be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process'be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHOR- IZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. $1100 was also APPROPRIATED from CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT - to cover the deficiency of avai1able'budgeted funds. 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott None Council Member Gi1b Council received the results of bids received and staff recommendation for the award of contract for the annual street maintenance program - Slurry Seal - (Job No. 427), along with an appropriation reques to Asphalt Coating Co, Chamber-Mix Conc. Inc. Pavement Coating Co. Flex-Paving & Engineering $12,465.81 13,049.55 13,578.30 14,153.58 6-18- 74 - 8 - CONTRACT AWARD Street Maintenance Slurry Seal continued ADVERTISE( FOR BIDS III ''''K ,,.,,," APPROVED A: p(L ?o -Y. .LoL- r.:.,,;,...._:1. cJ,' ".... .:" COUNCIL CHAMBER :5 eA-4 FINANCIAL REPORT (May) V CHAMBER/COMMERCE COMMUNICATION f\ '. c.JI BASEBALL USE OF PROPERTY L L f-l: 20:8579 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Asphalt Coating Company in the amount of $l2,465.81; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. $15,000 was APPROPRIATED from State Gas Tax Funds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Council Member Gilb On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids for the annual street maintenance program. Project to be financed from Capital Improvement Funds, State Gas Tax Funds and County Aid to Cities Fund. Requests fur block parties to be held July 4. This necessitates the blocking off of certain streets. Considerable discussion held on an appropriate fee in connection with the use of City barricades. It was finally agreed that an amount of $25 be required and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried that the requests be GRANTED subject to all conditions set forth in the staff recommendation and that $25 be charged if the City delivers, puts in place and picks up the barricades, or a deposit to be refunded if the resident.~icks, up ~na,returns the barricades in good condition. '. " ~ ~ : -.. . -> ~ ,. On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried staff was AUTHORIZED to consider architects and recommend to Council a firm to study alternates as submitted by staff for improving the Council Chamber. (Alternates in staff report dated June l2,) Council received financial repo~t..for the month of May, FILED. Council received and ordered FILED the communication from the Chamber dated June 4 relating to l) proposed development of the Eaton property and 2) allowing liquor to be served on the concourse of the local bowling lanes. An application has not been filed in connection with the latter item; therefor, there isn't any action to be taken by Council. Council received communication from the President of the Santa Anita Little League regarding the possible acquisition of the Forestry pro- perty at 70l N. Santa Anita Avenue for baseball use. It was noted that the Department plans to vacate the subject property, Staff will study and report back, Council received communication from Mrs. Marie Whittington, 1050 Rancho Road, concerning the length of time in which a lien must be paid (relating to the Street Lighting Short Form of the 1911 Improve- ment Act), The Director of Public Works submitted a report in which it was recommended that henceforth projects of this nature be given a 15 day period of time in which to pay an assessment. Council con- curred in this policy. STREET LIGHTING LIEN PAYMENT POLICY j 1"3-:.:.;.... III ""'"" """"'" "' , ",., '''""'''' R"",''',",,' """ ""'R' RECONVENED ORDINANCE / NO. l508 V INTRODUCED Council reconvened. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1508, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TEMPORARY WINDOW SIGNS AND THE DEFINITION OF A SIGN." 6-l8-74 - 9 - ORDINANCE NO. 1508 INTRODUCED continued RESOLUTION NO. 4434 ADOPTED :}044 fj ADJOURNMENT 20:8580 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of the Ordinance No, l508 be WAIVED and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Council Member Gilb The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4434. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DE- PARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM." It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of the resolution be WAIVED and same be ADOPTED. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott. None Council Member Gilb The meeting adjourned at l:OO a.m., June 19 to June 24, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. in theConferenc Room. ~~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~~ City Clerk 1 6-18-74 - 10 -