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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 20,1974 21:8609 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL BOY SCOUTS MINUTE 'APPROVAL V TRACT NO. 32513 Tentative APPROVED, .p: S<.(.C~ I TRACT NO, 26144 Tentative Map CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Restaurant RATIFIED p: (!.,Up MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:30 p,m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Mr, Barry Crowley, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Mayor Alton E, Scott PRESENT: ABSENT: COline il Hcmhers Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Sac lid, ,Scott None Mayor Scott welcomed visiting Boy Scouts in attendance, On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously, the Regular Minutes of August 6, 1974, were APPROVED with the following corrections: Change the word 'philoso- phic' to 'philanthropic'; on Page 7, paragraph 2, line 7, change the word 'Reserve' to 'Revenue'. Mayor Scott did not engage in the discussion because of his absence from said meeting. Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 32513, creating a 5 unit condominium at 736 West Southview Road. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the tentative map of said tract be APPROVED subject to all conditions as outlined by the Planning Director. AYES: NOES: ABS ENT : Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None ,The Planning Director explained that a letter had been received from Milton Bade, President of Bade Construction Co., Inc" proposed developer of Tentative Tract 26144, requesting Council to refer their revised plan to the Planning Commission for further consideration, There being no objection, Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission. Council received Planning Commission Resolution No, 859 granting a conditional use permit for expansion and remodeling of a restaurant at 130 West Huntington Drive. The proposed. modernization and re- decoration would increase the seating capacity from 41 seats to 50 seats. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that Planning Commission Resolution No. 859 be RATIFIED, -1- 8-20-74 21:8610 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, spoke, objecting to the amount allocated to H.O.Y. and to the staff weekend retreat; that consideration should be given to fingerprinting volunteers for the H.OoY. organization; did not agree with constructing tennis courts on the Baldwin Reservoir and suggested considering other properties for tennis courts; requested Council packet be placed at the Public Library. Mr. Walter Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, asked that consideration be given to the rate increase requested by Teleprompter TV. TENNIS COURTS Baldwin Reservoir .J 7&"3 '&- PROPERTY TAX RATES ESTABLISHED 8-': k,-.)- f1-r~ ORDINANCE NO. 1515 INTRODUCED & ADOPTED j-: t4. ~01JA... The City Manager advised that a month prior Council had asked that the con- sultant's report concerning tennis courts for Baldwin Avenue Reservoir be referred to the Architectural Review Committee of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association for comment. Reference was made to a letter signed by Mrs. Florence Knerr from the Architectural Committee and other communi- I cations in favor and opposed to the proposed tennis courts project were noted. William Ingalsbe, President of Perliter & Ingalsbe stated that his firm had previously been engaged to design Baldwin Reservoir No.2. He explained technical aspects of the firm's findings relating to the suitability of supporting tennis activities on reservoir No.3. The result was that the proposed location would be suitable for tennis playing; that with careful control he felt confident the present location would make an excellent playing surface. In consideration of suggestions made by Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Associa- tion and of other residents, Council questioned staff and discussion followed relating to cost of lighting, estimated costs of various locations, the feasibility of corner stop lights, possible impairment of view of Sierra Madre residents, and fencing with respect to privacy and parking. ' Councilwoman Lauber favored maximum parking and saw no reason to ban parking on Baldwin Avenue unless it might be to red curb for a safe distance from the location of the corner signal. MOTION was then made by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the City Council approve a pro- pbsal to construct five tennis courts at the Baldwin Reservoir location and that the City staff be directed to employ the consulting firm of Perliter & Ingalsbe to develop the necessary design plans and specifications for installation of five tennis courts on the Baldwin Avenue Reservoir. AYES: NOES: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Scott Councilman Saelid - Councilman Saelid stated he is not in opposition to tennis courts but rather in opposition to the inclusion of elec- trical conduit for lighting, stating he thought lighting would be forced upon the neighboring property owners in the future; that he thoroughly disagrees with installing lighting on the Baldwin Reservoir courts. A'1SENT: None Council received the report of assessed valuations, estimated tax revenues and recommendation for tax rates for the fiscal year 1974-1975. Following discussion it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the Mayor and staff, under the direction of the City Manager, be directed to appear before the County Board of Equalization to protest and attempt to get an upgrading of the Fashion Park assessment. I The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1515 entitled: '~N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1974-1975." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the re~ding of the full 8-20-74 -2- <> RESOLUTION NO. 4452 ADOPTED I :::J If '115' ~ PURCHASE OF TRUCKSTERS, -:1.' .( J' ':/1'. r/~l/ PURCHASE OF RADIO- ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Police Dept. I 1'~ \);101''--' FREEWAY NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM 1-<971 21 :8611 text of Ordinance No. 1515 be WAIVED and that the same be intro- duced and ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABS ENT : Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None City tax rate remains at .9400 per $100 assessed valuation. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4452, entitled: "A RESOLUTlpN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ELECTING TO PAY 50% OF THE 1974- 1975 TAXeS LEVIED UPON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY BY THE METRO- POLlTAN, WATER ,DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA." It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the bid result for two three-wheel trucksters. Bids were solicited from two prospective suppliers for two three-wheel closed cab truckster vehicles with tool boxes, in accordance with specification supplied by the Water Department. It was noted in the report dated August 15 that only one bid was received. Whereupon It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the bid by Cushman Motor Sales be accepted and that the vehicles be purchased at a cost of $6,006.96. Funds to be appropriated from,Account No. 20-470.71. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Request for funds in the amount of $53,728.00 to acquire componenCs for the new communications console, mobile and portable radios and accessories necessary to upgrade the Police Department's communication capability was submitted by the,Police Chief. The Police Chief explained the system and discussion followed. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Council appropriate the sum of $53,728.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to cover the cost of the equipment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid"Scott None None Council received a report from staff relating to Cal Trans Freeway Noise Abatement Program. It was noted in the report dated August 15, that on June 4 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4442 urging the California Department of Transportation to develop a solution 8-20~ 74 -3- (1 J (}~II APPROPRIA nON Fire Department A " rot ~~I d""~1 Lr.p:, WABAPA (Indian Pow Wow & Band Review) Approved } tVJ-WJ<;:.- 21:8612 to the noise created from the operation of that section of Route 210 Freeway lying between Santa Anita and Fifth Avenues; that a letter had been received from the District Director of District 7 of Cal Trans advising that the State will be evalua- ting the City's request along with others to determine if and when they can install a noise barrier for the aforementioned section of Route 210 Freeway. The City Engineer will pursue the matter with District 7 officials. The City Manager referred to a request from the Fire Depart- ment for an appropriation to reduce electrical service charges and recommended authorization of $875.00 for that purpose. Battalion Chief Elder spoke explaining the electrical system. I It was then MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Council- man Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that $875.00 be appropriated from General Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Manager referred to a request from West Arcadia Busi- ness and Professional Association for approval of an Indian Pow Wow scheduled for August 22 through 24. It was noted in the letter of request that future events are planned, including the Annual Band Review; that preparations for these events, particularly the Band Review, must begin immediately. MOTION was made by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that request by the WABAPA to hold an Indian Pow Wow scheduled for August 22 through 24 and the Annual Band Review be granted. Following discussion Council instructed the City Manager and City Attorney to work with representatives of West Arcadia Business and Professional Association and any other group that is anticipating events of this nature. BUSINESS On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms, and LICENSE FEE carried on roll call vote as follows, a refund of the unused REFUNDED portion of business license fee amounting to $76.57 was granted j f to Greatway Food Stores in accordance with the Municipal Code. d: r,f 10 .,~ti1~ ~ AYES: Council Members Gilb, Helms"Lauber, Saelid, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNUAL STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Approved q 1'343 On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb, the following items were approved: I 1) 1973-74 Annual Street Maintenance Program - Slurry Seal - Job No. 427, Project accepted and final payment authorized in accordance with the contract documents. SIDEWALKS 2) PIlAS E VII I Work Completion Approved 4-~M~ Sidewalk Construction Program - Phase VIII - Job No. 419. Masonry Engineers, Inc./contractor for subject project, has substantially completed the work as outlined in the plans and specifications, Council accepted said project and authorized final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documentso 8-20-74 -4- p ." ... 21 :8613 HUNTINGTON 3) DRIVE MONUMENT REFACING PROGRAM Approved MONTHLY FINANCIAL I STATEMENTS TELEPRO::ER CABLE TV Request for Rate Increase Roger K. Walker, ::t. I (!(A~ t-' reference to the ;fi l,' -v .- d' lUea ~a. -g S 1f1 ORDINANCE NO. 1513 ADOPTED v" ORDINANCE NO. 1514 INTRODUCED / I PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED Huntington Drive Monument Refacing Program - Job No. 431. Plans and specifications for subject project approved and City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids. Roll Call was then taken: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The monthly financial statements were received and filed. The City Manager referred to a letter and report from Tele- Prompter Corporation requesting a rate increase. Manager of TelePrompter Cable TV spoke with report and schedule of rates for the City of A public hearing is to be scheduled for September. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1513 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDlNG SECTION 8330.4 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES." MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1513 be.WAIVED'and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES; NOES: ABSENT : Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1514 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDlNG SECTION 5600 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE HEALTH CODE." MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1514 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Council M~mbers Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None In order to consider the following item it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the provisions of the procedural ordinance be waived. 8-20-74 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 4453 ADOPTED HELMS LAUBER: SAELID EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED CITY CLERK EXCUSED SISTER CITY COMMISSION A: 5(1", ADJOURNMENT 21: 8614 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4453 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4202." MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Councilman Helms recommended consideration of warning signal lights at two intersections where hazardous traffic situations;exist: on Santa Anita Avenue near the fire station where fire trucks exit and on First Avenue business section where fire trucks exit. I The City Engineer was asked to report to Council. Councilwoman Lauber recommended placing signs cautioning drivers to watch for peacocks crossing in the area of the Arboretum, particularly on Baldwin Avenue, Foothill Boulevard and the 210 Freeway off-ramps. The City Engineer was asked to investigate. Councilman Saelid requested that some kind of analysis be made as to the cost of bringing up to standard the maintenance of City-owned property. Councilman Saelid asked staff to place on the calendar early next year an agenda item for the purpose of encouraging citizens of the Community to get involved in the budget process. At 9:55 p.m. Council entered an executive session in the Conference Room. At 10:55 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chamber. In order to consider the following items, the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously, the City Clerk was excused from attendance at this meeting for reasons of her health. MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows, to increase the number of Sister City Commissioners from seven to nine members. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None I At 11:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned in memory of Dr. Gary L. Mills; , Arcadia Board of Education, to September 3, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, on motion by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. ...- --" (aU~ ~~~0-20-74 Mayor K -6-