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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 18,1975_2 21:8740 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK IINVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION V HEARING (C-C Zone\1 I HEARING CONTINUED I (June 17) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1975 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 18, 1975 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 V' The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1975 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously, Award to the City from the Southern California Redi-Mix Concrete Association and the Portland Cement Association for excellence in design and construction of the City's paving program. The Director of Public Works accepted the award on hehalf of the City. CONTINUED. Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission for an amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to parking stall size, marking and space requirements in the Community-Commercial (C-C) zone. It also received the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission, The Planning Director explored both the Commission's recommendations and that of the Parking Place Commission. Discussion held on the loss of and the restriping of parking spaces which would be necessary if the city owned property at the southwest corner of Wheeler and First Avenues were sold and improved into a medical building. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and no one desiring to speak the Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council determines there would not be a substantial adverse impact on the environment, that the recommendation be approved, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance pursuant to Resolution No, 878. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Planning Commission recommendation for a change of zone from R-3 and M-l to R-l at 229-35 North Fifth Avenue, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote that this matter be continued to JUNE 17. (This was continued due to pending court decision regarding the HFH, LTD, and Von's Grocery Company vs Superior Court case, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None, 3-18-75 - 1 - HEARING (LAND USE ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN APPROVED 8-1180t\. '" \,1. '.! HEARING (GENERAL PLAN , CHANGES - Specific ./ area) :3-/1 ~ (, / 21:8741 Planning Commission recommendation for amendments to the Land Use II,,', Element of the General Plan and the General Plan Map. The Planning Director noted that the amendments would provide greater consistency between the General Plan and zoning of certain residential, commercial and industrial areas., it would provide greater latitude for potential zoning of properties within each General 'Plan designation consistent with the goals and plans for the areas. Each classification was indicated on a map reflecting the areas. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, objected to the designation for the race track sub- mitting that in economic situations horse racing prospers and this would lead to more traffic, smog, theft' and vandalism. No one else desiring to speak the hearing was' CLOSED'on MOTION by,Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendations be APPROVED and that the City 'Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: '.. I Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Planning Commission recommendation concerning changes in the General ,Pl'ilp'"rel'ating' to, 'property on Santa Anita and Ti~dalo' south of Floral and 'north of th" Foothill Freeway. Resolution No. 885 indicates that' the' Commission has determined that the property fronting on Santa Anita bounded by the Foothill Freeway on the south and Floral Avenue on the north, , shown currently in the General Plan as Planning Commercial, should be 'recfassified into Me'dium Density Residential' (7-12 du-ac) or Multipl'e' Family 'Resi'dential (7 du/ac)'-'should 'be G. P. 75-1. That ',',' :i>ro,perty 'hdnting' 'on' Tindalo Road',' 'currently shown as Pl"anned Commerdal, should be 'reclassified to"Low Dehsity Resid'ential (5-6 du/ac) or Single Fanily'Residential (0-6 du/ac) should be G. P. 75-1. It was felt that the properties are not conducive to Planned Commercial development which would subject the' area ',to greater t~affic problerr:~. {, , I ~ ~ " Mayor Scott' dedar'ed' the 'hear'(ng open an'd' [10 one desi'ring' to spe,~k the hearing 'was'CLOSED on'MOTION by Councilwoman Laube'r, se'conded by , , '" l Councilman S';~'l"id 'and carried unanimous ly: With the 'observation that the recomm'endeddesighations make common sense to hitri; that if the -" area ever coul"d' be' prop'erly' d'eveloped into' Planned Commercial it couJ'd' then be given considenition" Councilman 'Helms MOVED, seconded by ,C Councilman Sae'1id and c'arried on roll ca'1l vote as follows that the recommendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the }pprofriate ordinance~' _,'.l,. I HEARING Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a (Appeal) request by Arnold F. Richter for permission to construct a six foot Richter high solid masonry wall three feet from the property line in lieu of Ii -J-' 'ten feet as required at 11 North Fifth Avenue. Council reviewed .....fV\l7"'tIU,.t..e,''-l/I:',<!-'projecturals of the subj ect property and the Planning Director noted U the position taken by a majority of the Commission - that a new wall three feet from the property line would not assure an appropriate improvement or 'promote uniform deveiopment';" tha~ it' could set a ;.1 precedent for 'other industrial 'development, The subject site is proposed to be used for equipment storage ,(trucks, etc.). During his explanation it was noted that the ai>plican~ would lose about 1120 sq~ ft. of land 'if the wall were to be cons'tr~cted 'at the <,'ode required location. Surrounding improvements were explored. The reason for the request is pr~marily to screen the equipment. , . 1_ <.. ?: Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and Ernest J. Gekas, 50 North First Avenue, attorney for the applicant, submitted reasons for the request; that the business has recently been moved to the City; that to . , ,- ~ 3-18-75 - 2 - . I HEARING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY OFFER TO PURCHASE I 11o}.- 21:8742 lose square footage would create a financial hardship on his client. Photographs of the building and location were circulated. He said in part that the Commission voted 3 to 2 with the two in favor submitting that the proposed development would be an improvement from what currently exists on the property. He asked Council to favorably consider the appeal. Arnold F. Richter, the applicant, stated in part that he has owned the property for about 30 days and spoke of his needs - primarily for pro- tection to his equipment from vandalism. He submitted his willingness to a setback of 5 feet which would provide additional visibility. In response to a question by Ray Osborn, 325 North Fifth Avenue, the Planning Director stated in part that most drivers emerging from the driveway could see adequately up and down the street for vehicular traffic. Construction of a sidewalk at the location was also explored. If required, the applicant would have this responsibility. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. Discussion ensued concerning adequate protection for the pedestrians when the trucks would be moving in and out of the driveway; the possible construction of a solid masonry wall 4 feet high with a 2 foot decorative wall on top, however it was brought out that this would still permit a view of the equipment which is the reason for requesting the 6 foot wall. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council grant the appeal, granting a modification to the applicant to construct a 6 foot high solid masonry wall with a five (5) foot setback instead of the normal 10 feet; that as a condition of the modification the applicant shall construct sidewalks along the Fifth Avenue portion of his property in accordance with appropriate specifications including landscaping and irrigation within the setback. --- ----- , During this discussion reference was made to some City facilities which appear to be in violation as to setbacks, etc. Staff will investigate and report back to Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received a proposal to purchase city-owned property at the southwest corner of Wheeler and First Avenues. The offer to purchase this surplus city property had been published as legally required. The City Manager explained the offer of $150,000. The buyers intent would be to construct an office building for the medical profession. It was noted that the price is the best theCity has received over the years. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and Henry Hege, 550 W. Duarte Road, asked if it would not be the function of the Redevelopment Agency to negotiate with the purchasers. The City Attorney stated in part that the matter is rightfully before Council at this time; that Council m~st first' determine whether or not it is going to grant an option to the Agency to purchase the property; that if Council acts in the affirmative the City Attorney will be directed to prepare an option with t~rms, conditions for Council consideration and that an Agency meeting will then be scheduled. Dr. James Chinn, 612 W. Duarte Road, explained reasons for his interest in purchasing the property, stating in part that the doctors who would be buying the property are running out of space in their current quarters; they are in need of more parking area for their patients and are willing to pay a fair market price. They do not have any plans at the present time - only to first ascertain if they can acquire the property at a fair price. 3-18-75 - 3 - 21:8743 Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed objection to the subject being decided at the present time and referred to a publication of the proposed sale of public property; that it should be common knowledge with a firm asking price. She asked about a County appraisal. Also that she would not like to see this come under the Redevelopment Agency and asked what would happen to the tax increment. No one else desiring to be heard the Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani- mously. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber that Council approve the concept of the proposal made by staff in its report dated March 4, 1975 and that the City Attorney prepare an Option to Purchase by the ARA from the City - to include terms and conditions, for consideration by Council. ' Councilman Saelid stated in part that the offer is in line with the I private appraisal and that it is the highest received thus far, however in his opinion before any firm action is taken and before the buyer goes to any expense there should be some guidance from the City as to what will be expected. He expressed concern about the public parking area which would lose 67 parking spaces; that the City has a re- sponsibility to provide adequate parking for an area which is already a recognized problem. Council asknowledged this problem as one which will have to be solved. Councilman Helms observed in part that development of the subject site has been considered by the various Councils over many years; that it was recognized some time ago that tge area could not develop for major shopping but for a professional use such as proposed...all a matter of record. Roll call vote was then taken on the Motion: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Staff will prepare a report on the background of this particular subject for the edification of Council members. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Porterfield, Amron Pipe Products, requested a revision to the type of pipe required in the specifications for a bid on construction of water mains in Second Avenue from Bonita to Longden and/or Longden, Second Avenue to the Longden Plant. He asked that thinner steel be accepted as an alternate to the requirements as specified. He felt the ~products are equal and if properly installed will last as long and wi~l provide a savings in cost to the City. That the engineering consultant for this project originally was going to include thinner steel in the specifications. R. W. V..',""O", ,"., ","00 "" '"0'""', ",., ., "0'.' """"', III asking Council to favorably consider thinner steel; submitted his ~ reasons based on his years of experience, noted the savings in cost and agreed with statements made by Mr. Porterfield with relation to meeting the Federal specifications. Clarence Kieselhorst, U. S. Pipe and Foundry, spoke in favor of the ductile iron whkh is a requirement of the specifications; that the ~City's water system is of the highest as testified to by the Fire Underwriters and the State Board of Health. ~ Ned Pope, Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., spoke to the difference between steel and ductile iron pipe; that his company is willing to go along with the specifications as written. ,He submitted differences in fue two materials. 3-18-75 - 4 - I BENCH PROGRAM j-',&u-, 13." d.,d.t /./ 1 I I . ORDINANCE NO. 1528 '/ INTRODUCED 21 :8744 ./ Ken Mullen, consulting engineer for thi~ particular project, spoke to the difference in price of the two materials which in his detailed analysis of the cost amounts to from 60 to 75 thousa~d dollars; that he has just received the approval of the County and State Health Departments based on tre use of ductile iron pipe which was the basis on which the specifications were submit~ed; that if steel pipe were specified the specifications would probably still be approved but plans would have to be resubmitted. Ductile iron would be used in pipelines closer than ~O feet to a sewer ltne. He noted these particular locations. In response to a question h~' stated"tliat he would not have chosen to specify any lower specifications for longevity. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, referred to agenda items: the use of funds to construct tennis courts at Hugo Reid site, the vacation of Indiana Street inasmuch as it is in the ARA area; signali- zation on Baldwin at Colorado; a denial of claim; agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company for a pilot Dial-a-ride program - she said the benefit to the citizen; is questionable in her mind and that the proposed 50~ would create a hardship on some families especially for their children. ./ Robert Munro, 408,Cabrillo Road, President of the Santa Anita Village Homeowners Association, asked whether or not a rumor is true that Council has,made up its mind to abandon all efforts to control through traffic on Hugo Reid. On Behalf of Council Mayor Scott stated in part that the remarks are indeed rumor and totally inappropriate; that Council has not been in conference one with another on the matter. Council received the report on the street bench replacement program' which was originally recommended by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission in September 1971 by the adoption of a resolution which was reviewed and approved by Council. Staff was directed to prepare a repla cement program. A verbal agreement was reached with the Bench Ad Company (owners of the remaining benches) for a phase-out program over a'period .....of three years. However, because the ordinance providing for the '..' . '" ' licensing of street benches was never changed, that company has not' removed benches other than those picked up in Phase 1 of the program (22 benches removed in 1972). A representative of the Bench Ad Company, submitted that his company has been in the bench business in the city for many years providing service '0 the city and the pedestrian, that it is not a blight on'the community; that efforts have been made to beautify the city with bench advertising; that if an area is commercial or industrial he 'could 'see no reason why the benches could not remain. He noted the company options for advertising on an annual basis. ' It was th e consensus of a majority of Council that the program has been budgeted for a number of years; that it is a desirable program and should go forward. Councilman Gilb submitted that in his opLnLon some of the messages carried as advertising are artistic and do carry a message; that somewhere along the line government is infringing on private business by saying 'no benches with signs';that they are not quite as unsightly or pollu'ing as some people think,.. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordiliance 1528, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI'lY COm,CIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DELETING AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE OR MAINTAIN ADVERTISING BENCHES ON STREETS OR arHER PUBLIC PROPERTY.." 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 Ordinance No. 1528 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid,Scott None None 3-18-75 - 5 - TENNIS COURTS HUGO REID REFERRED TO RECREATION COMMISSION -:1-/?,/J...- WESTERNER RESTAURANT PARKING FAIRVIEW, LA CADENA, PARKING RESTRICTIONS r of. //: b, ;:r ~...t'/3v J ?lVJ~:'r ( ~G' ,,,-l if.!"I<) COMMERCIAL RUBBISH COLLECTION RESOLUTION NO. 4481 ADOPTED 21 :8745 Councilman Helms further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1528 be INTRODUCED: Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as fo llows : AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott Council Member Gilb None Plans and specifications for the additional tennis courts proposed for construction at the Hugo Reid site. Councilman Gilb questioned whether or not the area currently used for Little League baseball and soccer will be affected with this construction. Inasmuch as the plans and specifications have not been reviewed by the Recreation Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that same be submitted to the Commission along with the concerns expressed by Councilman Gilb, I During the discussion on the above project it was brought out that there have been many inquiries as to when the tennis courts will be constructed at the Baldwin Reservoir site, Staff will see that pub- licity is given on the progress therefor. Council accepted the staff report concerning the parking situation for the Westerner Restaurant. Staff will have the curb painted red (one car length) beyond the oriveway to the Thoroughbred Horsebreeders' Association building. Council received the Police report on the request for limited parking on Fairview Avenue between Holly and Baldwin Avenues. Jim Miller, 480 Fairview, asked for relief on weekends and submitted problems encountered by the residents. Reference was also made to parking problems by those on La Cadena between Duarte and Huntington. The need for red curb painting at specific locations was explored. Dave Schneider, owner of 435-447 Fairview told of the need and also of a recent accident brought on by the lack of parking space. Reference was made by Councilman Gilb to the parking taking place on Hugo Reid by persons going to the race track. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Mayor 'Scott that staff talk with race track officials concerning the parking situation and to see what could be done ,to encourage patrons to use the track parking lot. Councilman Saelid MOVED to AMEND the motion to include the direction to staff to post on week-ends parking restriction to two hours between 12 noon and 5 p.m. on Fairview between Holly and Baldwin and on La Cadena between Duarte and Huntington; that the Director of Public Works determine the location to point curbs where the visibility is limited. Motion to amend seconded by Councilman Helms. As thus amended the motion was carried unanimously. In response to requests for an earlier hour in which to start commercial I rubbish collection the following resolution was adopted which would provide for hours between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Be it noted that the homeowners associations, whose area would be affected in part, were all contacted in this regard. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4481, entitled: lOA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PERMITTING EARLIER COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL'REFUSE IN CERTAIN AREAS." It was MOVED by Councilman -Helms, seconded by Councilman Gilb and 3-18-75 - 6 - Council received a report and recommendation from the Arcadia Par- ticipati,ng Insurance Agents I Association concerning insurance coverage for the period from April 1, 1975 to March 31, 1978 relating to Fire, extended coverage and vandalism and malicious mischief, Staff re- commended approval. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that a i i contract be awarded to the Aetna Lif'e and Casualty Company pursuant \};lA......-......to the recommendation contained in the communication dated March ll" 1975, The current budget provides for the payment of the annual GATE INSTALLATION APPROVED -I P' J; J-l) J..-,.- , " l' v~r.J... T' DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM INAUGURATED :1/3S:t.f FIRE, EXTENDED INSURANCE COVERAGE AUTHORIZED I j~ FINANCIAL / REPORT - Feb. ORDINANCE NO. 1530 INTRODUCED ,-,,'. 21:8746. carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the request of Robert Low, doing business at 325 to 415 E. Huntington Drive, for permission to erect a gate across the easement at this location. It :was pointed out that there have been problems with theft and vandalism at the automobile agency. Staff recommended approval as Mr. Low's problems would be reduced by such a gate. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be approved, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None Council received the proposed agreement between the City and the San' Gabriel Valley Cab Company for a trial pilot dial-a-ride program. The program would start April 21. The agreement has been reviewed by both the City Attorney and the Police Chief. Council evinced an interest in proceeding posthaste with the program and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber that the' Agreement be APPROVED ,and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same with the beginning date to be specified as April 21, 1975. Councilman Helms MOVED to amend the motion add after the last sentence in Section A the words.."except for Seeing Eye Dogs with their owners", and that 84 days be reflected instead of 90 days in the first sentence of Section B. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and as'thus amended the motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: None This program will be financed from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds as listed on Page 16 of Report to Council dated January 13, 1975 (amount' appropriated $30,212.) premium. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott Counc il None None Council received and accepted the financial report for the month of February (dated March 13, 1975), The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1530 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DEFINING REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER AND ESTABLISHING PARKING' REGULATIONS THEREFOR." 3-18-75 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4484 (DELAYED FOR 30 DAYS) RESOLUTION NO. 4485 ADOPTED 3-/~~/ PECK ROAD SPREADING BASIN (April 1) v ILLEGAL LOT SPLITS (Procedure) V' Referred to Planning Commission "3- CLAIM DENIED 21 :8747 It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Scott Councilman Saelid None This resolution would adopt regulations for environmental documents pursuant to the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (State requirement), Council submitted its views on the contents and felt some changes were appropriate. Whereupon ir was MOVED by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the document come back to Council at the April 15 regular meeting with revisions. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: None I The City Atrorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4485, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF INDIANA STREET." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None The City Attorney advised that an agreement dated April 3, 1.956 between the City and the County Flood Control District agreed to cause certain excavations in the Peck Road Spreading Basin until December 31, 1968 at which time the City would grant fee title in the Basin to the District for flood control and spreading purposes. A report dated March 14, 1975 sets forth the provisions of the agreement. Fred Kennedy, 320 Woodruff Avenue, representing the Boys Christian League, explained the attempts made to acquire property at the Basin location for expansion of its facilities. He inquired if it is actually necessary to deed the properry back to the County; that once it is turned back the property would probably be used for recreational purposes which would benefit the community.. He would like to see that come to fruition, however, the League would like ro use some of the property. Discussion ensued with the City Attorney explaining the legal position of the City. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the matter be carried over until the next regular meetinl that an appropriate communication be prepared for submission to the Count Board of Supervisors in Lhis regard - same to be ready for consideration by Council. Council received an extensive report on problems and proposed solutions concerning illegal lot splits (March 13, 1975). Council concurred in the procedure in the report and requested the Ciry Attorney to finalize the Subdivision Ordinance and present it to the Planning Commission as soon as possible. On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim filed by John and Barbara Oliver was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None 3-18-75 - 8 - '~: CLAIM DENIED APPOINTMENT Watershed Commission I Agenda Preparation Pipe Material (Water Dept,) EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN I 21 :8748 On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim filed by Jean Bertino was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously C. Robert Arth was appointed to the County Watershed Commission for a period of two years - May 1, 1975 to April 30, 1977. Some discussion held on communications which are received too late to be placed on the official agenda. Councilman Saelid referred to the use of ductile iron pipe instead of steel which was discussed by persons'in the audience at this meeting and felt some public action should be taken so Council's position would be known. Whereupon he MOVED that Council REAFFIRM the position of staff and the registered engineer (consultant) on the matter of plans and specifications in connection with the forthcoming construction of transmission mains; that it would amount to a reduction in specifications to'accommodate thinner steel. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Saelid, Scott None Councilman Helms, due to a conflict of interest None At 11:30 p.m. Council adjourned to an executive session. At 12:20 a,m. March 20 Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to 7:00 a,m, March 21, 1975, in the City Library for a joint meeting with the local Chamber of Commerce. d-~&~ Mayor City Clerk 3-18-75 -9-