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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 15,1974 21:8639 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I,,,,,,,,,,,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL CITY MANAGER EXCUSED YOUTH COMMISSION j HEARING (Amend ed Assessment confirmed) ,;4- ,~, , 1 /. . '.; 1'. if . n ~ HEARING WAB&PA EVENTS APPROVED _ ,\0 .' ., ~ '. \jJ: MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1974 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. . Rev. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Mayor Alton E. Scott PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously the Minutes of the regular meeting of October I, 1974 were APPROVED. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the City Manager was excused. He is attending a conference in Dallas, Texas. Councilman Gilb introduced the new appointees to the Youth Commission - Robin Nease, Susan Gutenberg, Ricka Fineman. He then MOVED to ratify the appointments for the 1974-75 year. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Certificates were then presented to the retiring Youth Commissioners - Martha Bauman, Ricka Fineman, Kristy Mutschler, Susan Gutenberg, Robin Nease. Appreciation for their interest and accomplishments was expressed. Time and place scheduled for the hearing on the request of Keith Davidson, owner of Parcell in Assessment District 72-1. Chicago Park, for a bond split. Council received the report and amended assessment conforming to the lines of future ownership of the properties. The report contained an apportionment of the assessment and an amended diagram delineating the boundaries. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms,. seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the amended assessment be CONFIRMED and that the City Clerk FILE the report in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Streets and Highways Code. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Applications were filed by the West Arcadia Business & Professional Association for permission to conduct three events. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and Evelyn Jones, Secretary to the Association, explained the proposed events and added that a request is also being 10-15-74 - 1 - HEARING (Used Car Sales Lot) APPROVED J f'. ,1' HEARING (Public Dance Request ,DENIED) :)~J. Ii::> (,' I'''?~ r ' \ f;" ' 21: 8640 made at this time for permission to allow the Kiowa Club and the Senior High School Men. to sell programs on a cost basis. These would be sold during the Band Parade. It was noted in the staff report that the Police Department and Department of Public Works would be required to approve arrangements and appropriate and sufficient insurance would have to be filed naming the City as an additional insured. (This on the Petting Zoo event). It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the following events be approved subject to the satisfaction of the Departments of Police and Public Works and that the subject insurance certificate be filed prior to the date of the events. Arts and Crafts Show Petting Zoo 22nd Invitational Band 18 - 20 23 - Nov. 2 23 Oct. Oct. Review Nov. I Application of Michael Orban for a Council Permit to allow a used car sales lot at 154 E. Huntington Drtve. This location has been used for said purpose for a number of years. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unani- mously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that a Council Permit be so issued. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council. Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Application of Donald Mears, 636 Anita Avenue, Monrovia, for a.Council -Permit to allow a public dance.to be held at the Elks Lodge on November 15. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and the applicant explained the proposed activity stating in part that he is planning the dance because of the lack of recreation. locally for young adults. He spoke to tre need of chaperones for the event and said that it is possible some of the board members of HOY would be available for this purpose. Discussion. held on the distribution of the proceeds and Mr. Mears said he would take about 14% for his work. .Mr. Mears circulated an agreement with HOY wherein all proceeds except expenses for the dance are to go to HOY' Free Clinic. The age of the youths going to the dance was explored and the. City Attorney advised that there is no authority in the Arcadia Municipal Code for the Council to waive the provision denying anyone under 18 to be admitted without a parent or guardian. . Council would have to adopt an ordinance rescinding that particular section. . Mr. Mears said that to' exclude those under 18. would eliminate the possibility of raising money. Parking accommodations were also explored. No one else desir~ng to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by. Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. I Mr. Mears was commended on his effort. which takes imagination and interest in the community to promote such an event, but in view of the Code provision Council submitted it could do nothing but deny the request. However, if an organization, HOY for instance, would sponsor such a dance.perhaps Mr. Mears.could return to Council - as the provision on minors relates primarily to a public dance as opposed to a private dance sponsored by an organization which has only its members and invited guests in attendance. It was then MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the application be DENIED due to. legal technicalities. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members' Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Attorney was instructed to prepare and present for Council 10-15-74 - 2 - /, i 1: ),.. IS . I ~ , iit...... l' f r- III ,""",," '"'''''''''' :,; . REFUND AUTHORIZED III HEARING (el\isting garages) ( './1./ pI; ?'~ P: ~(;p CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED AMC Amended / (Stables) HEARING SCHEDULED TRACT NO. 30995 Tentative APPROVED Map , 21: 8641 consideration a modification to the ordinance which, if Council so determines, could waive the type of restriction discussed. On MOTION by.Councilman Helms, seconded by.Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote..a refund in the amount of $20 was AUTHORIZED to Mr, Mears. This is the .fee paid to the City for the, public hearing before Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Planning Commission recommendation concerning expanding the authority of the Administrative Modification procedures to allow for modification of existing garages. Resolution No. 861 provides that an administrative modification may be granted upon the joint approval of the Planning Department and the Building Division. It may permit modification of the side yard, rear .yard, distance between buildings and existing garage sizes as may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement. 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 unanimously. It was then MOVED by Council- woman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried that Council finds this will not have an adverse effect on the environment and is hereby APPROVED. The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit to Woodrow Fonteno for an eating establishment at 1429 South Baldwin Avenue subject to conditions set forth in its Resolution No. 864. It was MOVED by Councilman Giib, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously that same be RATIFIED. ,. 1.. The Planning Commission recommended a text amendment to the Arcadia'~, Municipal Code to allow public stables in an M-I or any less restrictive zone with a conditional use permit. Resolution No. 865. This matter requiring a public hearing same was scheduled for NOVEMBER 5. Council received Planning Commission's recommendation concerning the tentative map of Tract No. 30995 which creates a conversion of a four unit apartment to condominiums at 910 La Cadena Avenue. Conditions of approval were outlined in a report dated October 15. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council finds this would not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment and that the tentative map be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc il None None Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, s'tated in part .that she felt a 3 to 4 year contract for rubbish collection woul~ be' more advantageous to the taxpayers rather than the proposed 5 year agreement. She referred to an agreement with the- County concern iug animal control; she questioned the law providing for neutering and spaying of dogs; she also referred to school buses which in her opinion are over-crowded and also suggested that the buses be used in off'hours for transporting senior citizens. Reference was also made to a resolution before Council con- cerning fingerprinting of applicants for business permlts; she felt the proposed amendment would be a step in the wrong direction. 10-15-74 '" - 3 - RUBBISH COLLECTION CONTRACT APPROVED l.?S f. I ~' , c \ '? t / RESOLUTION NO. 4461 ADOPTED / \Gs r " 1,\ ~ t \ MEDICAL INSURANCE (City employees) NOV. 5 ~ '5-\:" ~~~l 21 : 8642 Paul Mnoian, 501 Arbolada Drive, referred to the proposed contract for rubbish collection and stated in part that he felt the present interim contract ~as not a~arded properly and that in his opinion the bid proposal ~as void of essential information ~hich ~ould have enabled bidders to submit competitive bids. He asked that a revised bid proposal be resubmitted to all eligible refuse companies. The City Manager presented a recommended agreement for exclusive five- year residential refuse service ~ith the Best Disposal Company of Monrovia. Rates ~ere set forth in a proposed resolution. The report dated October 11 explores the various services, i. e., single family, multiple-family d~ellings based on units therein, backyard service, etc. Some discussion held on the availability of the proposed contract to I the public. The City Manager Protempore advised that it ~ould be available from this date on and that the press has received a copy. Each clause of the agreement ~as explored and the letter of recommendation ~as read in full. . It ~as then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by . Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follo~s that the recommendation be ACCEPTED and that the agreement be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4461, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE UNIFORM RATES CHARGEABLE FOR THE COLLECTION, HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 3700 AND NO. 4162." It ~as MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follo~s 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 report and recommendation of staff concerning the insurance governing city employees under the group health and hospital plan. It ~as set forth therein that in staff's opinion there is not sufficient evidence at the present time to justify a change from the present policy and that the proposal submitted by Blue Shield be re- jected and that the present carrier (Home Life) be retained. Considerable discussion ensued and James Wallin, Ray Jones of Arcadia, Richard Pierson (Blue Shield) and James Kennedy (Home Life) participated. Items pursued included the length of time it ~ould take for a claim to be processed, the type of service available from each company, and the I like. Mr. Pierson submitted that in his opinion the chart before Council at this time is not correct in all areas relating to his company and he would like an opportunity to revie~ the information and resubmit. It was submitted during the discussion that $25,000 was not adequate for major medical - that consideration should be given to substantially increasing it at the time Council is prepared to take action on the coverage. The increase in the cost to the City if this were done was submitted by Mr. Kennedy who said he would also like the opportunity to study the chart. It was the determination of Council that staff meet with representatives of both Home Life and Blue Shield and consider written information to be submitted by both firms; that staff prepare a comparison of each firm's rates, coverages and all facets of the same type of service and that this be before Council at its November 5 meeting. 10-15-74 - 4 - ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE NO. 1519 INTRODUCED I COUNCIL CHAMBER REVISION ,f II';'" IJ AMBULANCE PURCHASE I (Fire Dept.) , Q1 0. ~ 'r& r 'W" 21:8643 Council received the information that Councilwoman Lauber and staff had visited the Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley animal control centers and recommends the retention of the County; that both facilities are inadequate and that the differences are not sufficient to warrant making a change at this time. Councilwoman Lauber strongly recommended that Council be alert to any future building or expansion of such a facility; that those visited do their best with what they have but each leaves much to be desired. Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1519., entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 4124.2.2 AND ADDING SECTION 4124.2.5 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOG LICENSE FEES AND SPAYED OR NEUTERED DOGS." 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 Ordinance No. 1519 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the staff report dated October 10 concerning an architect for the Council Chamber project. The architects consulted submitted an evaluation on four major alternatives for improving the existing Chamber. Staff recommended the firm of Ruhnau, Evans and Steinmann and submitted the proposal from said firm at a fee to he based on man hours through preliminary concepts using estimates attached to the proposal. .Mr. Herman Ruhnau, 4200 Orange Street, Riverside, commented on his proposal and referred to other such facilities for which his firm has performed architectural services. During the discussion Councilman Saelid suggested the firm include within the scope of work an analysis as to what it would take to find additional office space if a separate Council Chamber facility were not pursued. Council concurred and it waS MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of staff and retain Ruhnau,.Evans and Steinmann and that an addition to the proposal be made to include a study of the feasibility of extending the building to include additional office space as required. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the following bid results and recommendation concerning bids received for the Fire Department ambulance. Tulsa Emergency and Safety Equipment Stoner Western Company Miller-Meteor Pacific Inc. $15,995. 18,047.61 19,473.26 30-45 days 75 days 75 day s It was noted in the report that the low bidder failed to meet speci- fications with relation to the location of the air conditioning equipment and therefore was not in compliance with specifications. It was recom- mended that the equipment be purchased from Stoner Western Company. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the ambulance be purchased from Stoner Western Company in the amount of $18,047.61; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregu- larities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that staff so proceed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None 10-15-74 - 5 - EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Clerk 's Office) (. / .~ /;. r I f I' CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DIST. ANNEXATION NO, 4 HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 4460 ADOPTED (1"",,1 TRAFFIC SIGNALS (FIRE STATIONS) WORK AUTHORIZED ~ 1\(\ \- ~' FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS 21:8644 Pursuant to a request that the meetings of the City Council be fully recorded so the public may listen to the proceedings following the meetings it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that a tape recorder with the earphones be purchased at a cost of $200.76 including tax. Funds from the General Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the Engineer's Report regarding Annexation No.4 to the Arcadia Consolidated Lighting District. Drawings of the areas to be annexed or transferred have been filed with the City Clerk (they constitute the street lighting plan of lands to be annexed.) The Schedule of Proceedings.was also incorporated in the Report. The following Resolution was adopted which schedules a public hearing for November 19. I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4460. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~RCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX~CERTAIN LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT .(ANNEXATION NO.4), DETACHING CERTAIN PARTS FROM THE ZONE "D" SYSTEM, AND FIXING A TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID PROPOSALS," 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 that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Ie.... Recently Council expressed an interest in the possibility of installing traffic controls at the Santa Anita and Baldwin Avenue Fire Stations and also to emergency vehicle traffic actuation devices to provide a green corridor in the direction of traffic. Staff submitted a comprehensive report dated October 15. The Fire Department at present has an approved Capital Improvement project in the amount of $10,725 for improvements at Stat ions 1,. 2 and 3 and it was recommended for increase as set forth in said report. The Director of Public Works and Robert Dick of the<fire Department answered questions propounded by Council members conc~rning the problem areas and Councilman Helms brought up the dangerous intersection at First and Genoa, . Mr. Dick agreed that it is a concern to the Fire Department but that the major problem here seems to be visibility and sight restrictions at the subject corner, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote I as follows that the budgeted sum of $10,725 be increased by $5,000 and that said funds be appropriated from unexpended CIP surplus; that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to proceed with the modification of signals on Santa Anita' at Campus and Duarte. Road to provide for the emergency control, The work will be done by the County Traffic Signal maintenance forces. A.study will be made of the First and Genoa situation with a report back to Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None As part of the Capital Program funds for Fire Department improvements were budgeted and approved. The specifics were detailed in a report 10-15-74 - 6- U.S. .FOREST .SERVICE AGREEMENT I APPROVED d.tr-Y. . b . . ~.. CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE . / LIBRARY WINDOW REPAIR AUTHORIZED /",. I ,I " /l . , T: ' 21:8645 dated October 9.. Authorization to proceed with the modifications was recommended. It was. MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried.on roll call'vote as follows that the work proceed. as out lined. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council considered a proposed Cooperative Agreement with the United States Forest Service relating to mutual aid efforts in the watershed area. which. was delineated on an attached map. The primary objective of the Agreement is to update a similar Agreement dated June 6, 1944. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agreement be APPROVED and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to .execute the same. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried . unani.mously Mayor ScoU and Councilwoman Lauber were designated as Delegate and Alternate respectively Xo attend the National League of Cities Conference to be held in Houston, Texas December I - 5, 1974. . It was. further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that Councilman Saelid be also designated as an Alternate. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows $1,427.12 was APPROPRIATED from the General Contingency Account to cover the cost of repair work required to replace a broken window as a result of vandalism. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None PARAMEDIC Council indicated its. approval of a request from Stanford University TRAINING .' I(.,.for the City I s Fire Department participation in its paramedic training PROGRAM \!.. iJ program. The request is to assist peramedic trainees for a 16 day . ~~I' III, peri.od beginning November 18. The students would be available to work y I a 24 hour shift and participate in all fire department activities. - FINANCIAL. / REPORT . . I CO~'''n<'''' ,. ORDINANCE NO. 1518 ADOPTED f " ./ ~' ~ '../ Council received and ordered FILED the financial report.for the month of September 1974, Received and ordered FILED from Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, concerning I) Rescheduling of Council meetings on days of National, State, County or Local elections, .and 2) concerning Council packet. and recordings being placed in the Library. The MOTION to FILE was m~de by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unan imous ly . The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of 'Ordinance No. 1518, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1380 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN COMMUNITY 'ANTENNA TELEVISION. RATES. " It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text 10-15-74 - 7 - ORDINANCE NO. 1520 ADOPTED / ORDINANCE NO. 1521 ADOPTED J ORDINANCE NO. 1522 INTRODUCED / RESOLUTION NO. 4462 TABLED I j 21 :8646 of Ordinance No. 1518 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The Ciry Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and re<ld the title of Ordinance No. 1520, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING A BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD AND .TRANSFERRING BUSINESS PERMIT FUNCTIONS TO SAID BOARD." 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 Ordinance No. 1520 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid Mayor Scott (as he had reservations expressed at the October 1 meeting) ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and re<ld the title of Ordinance No. 1521, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY .ADDING SIDEWALK SALES AS A USE WHICH MAY BE ALLOWED BY PERMIT AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS THEREFOR." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1521 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. 1522, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 6311.7.1 AND 6311.8 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING OF BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICANTS," IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1522 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution 4462, entitled: "The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution 4462, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SUPPORTING PROPOSITION "A" AND COMMENDING ITS CONSIDERATION TO THE CITIZENS OF .ARCADIA. " I Councilman Saelid stated in part that he could not support this resolution; that he felt Council should be careful in taking positions on ballot measures which would directly effect the residents; that this one would because it related to sales tax. Councilman Helms submitted that he was in support as he understood the 1/2~ sales tax could be used for a Dial-a-ride program. Inasmuch as Council would not vote unani- mourly on this it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that said resolution be TABLED. 10-15-74 - 8 - BALLOT MEASURES RIDING TRAIL IMPROVEMENT '" J" L .v' I ..::: ' . I -- I t _ ,dh ( j- { ,1,( / ~ I PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED ZONING PRACTICE / COMMENDATIONS SCOTI I,m EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT 21:8647 Council received and ordered FILED the report concerning Propositions 7, 8, 9 and 12. The City Attorney was commended on his informative review. Council received a proposed Agreement for improvement and maintenance of the horseback riding trail. It provides that the Tenth Avenue Horseman's Association improve and maintain the public spur trail area subject to the inspection and satisfaction of the City. It has been executed by the members of said association. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that said agreement be APPROVED and that it be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None In order to consider the following item the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried with Councilman Gilb abstaining. The City Attorney stated that the Court of Appeals in Von's Grocery vs. City of Cerritos had ~eld recently that a rezoning of property by a City which reduces the value of such property substantially would give rise to a cause of action for dama~es 'against said City by the affected property owner. He further stated that.'this decIsion was at variance with the vast majority of zoning ,cases in the united states and repre- sented a radical departure from' accepted zoning practices and procedures. The City Attorney requested the Council authorize the City of Arcadia be named in the amicus curiae brief to be filed with the California Supreme Court. The City Attorney was so AUTHORIZED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: 'AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Heims', Saelid, Scott Councilwoman Lauber Councilman Gilb, due to his business None af f i liat ion Reference was made by Councilman Gilb to letters of commendation particu- larly on the work performed by the paramedics. It was the desire of Council that staff see that the proper individual and department receive a copy of all such communications. Spoke to traffic signals and congestion of traffic at Baldwin and Harvard, and to violations he has observed by bicyclists and felt more attention and perhaps citations should be given to that activity. On the former the Director of Public Works explained what his department intends to do to alleviate the situation. Was informed by the Police Chief that the Ride-a-long program has been discontinued. Council adjourned to an executive session at 11:55 p.m. Reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to Tuesday November 5, 1974 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ATTEST: ~ Z~?r L ~~ ~04( City Clerk - 9 - 10-15-74