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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED .AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
M1NUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
Patio, Garage
& Backyard
Sales
CONTINUED
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~RACT
NO. 25183
Tentative
APPROVED
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 1975
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, April 1, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. John.S. Meyer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church
Mayor A1ton.E. Scott
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
Counc ilman Gil b
On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and
carried unanimously Councilman Gi1b was excused.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 18 and
the regular meeting of March 18 were APPROVED.
The City Attorney explained the purpose and contents of a proposed
ordinance for the regulating and licensing of patio, garage and backyard
sales. The primary purpose of the proposed nominal charge of $1 is to
maintain a record of the number of sales at each location and to be
certain the applicant receives a copy of the regulations. The Arcadia
Beautiful Commission has reviewed and approved the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and William Wyman,. Chairman of
the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, referred to corner properties and the
definition of a front yard. Mrs. Louise Werner, 878 MonteVerde Drive,
objected to the proposed limitation of two backyard sales per year and
suggested it be changed to a permitted three sales per year. A
communication from Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, was made
a part of the record. It was in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
. Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani-
mously.
Discussion ensued on the definition of a. front yard and the designation
as given in the Municipal Code, Section 9220.68. Corner lots were also
explored. Concern was expressed as to the effect of the regulations
on philanthropic organizations and churches. It was MOVED by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani-
mously that the City Attorney more clearly define front, side and back
yards and return same to. Council at its next meeting. Staff is to
submit a report on Churches in residential areas which do not have
conditional use permits.
The Planning Commission approved the tentative map of Tract No. 25183
which would create an 18 lot subdivision at 1110 and 1130 W. Foothill
Boulevard. Conditions of approval were considered. Concern was
expressed on a condition providing for a dense hedge or a 6 foot concrete
block wall adjacent to the 210 Freeway route which would serve as a
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PARK
(PROPOSED)
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SALE .OF CITY.
PROPERTY
TO ARA
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noise and screen barrier. It was felt that the 6 foot wall would
serve as an effective barrier and to give the alternative of a hedge
would be giving a disservice to the potential owners in future years.
Gordon Maddock, the subdivider, noted reasons for the possible use of
a hedge as he felt a wall would be ineffective for a noise barrier,
however, he would be willing to construct the wall if Council so deems.
He would like to submit what he has in mind to protect the homes.
Hazards of offramps were. also explored.
Council agreed that the proposed subdivision would be a most welcome
improvement in the area and it was MOVED by. Councilman Helms, seconded
by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that
the tract would not have an adverse impact on the environment; that it
be approved subject to all conditions set forth in the report dated
April 1 with the further proviso that the grading requirements and the
plans for a wall or hedge be submitted to the city staff for approval.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Helms, Laube r, Saelid, Scott
None
Councilman Gilb
Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning
the location of a park at Second and Ca1ifornia....that in lieu of
purchasing new property in the East Central area that the lawn area of
the City Library be converted to a park to serve this particular area.
Also that in the opinion of the. Commission a park is needed in the
southwest and southeast sections of the city. Consideration was also
given a communication from William F. Gorman suggesting the corner of
First and Lucille for this purpose. Following some discussion on both
considerations it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be DISAPPROVED. Council concurred in the need
for parks in the east central and southern sections of the city. Staff
will continue to seek out appropriate locations.
Council continued its consideration of granting an option to the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for sale of city-owned property at the
southwest corner of First and Wheeler. . The City Attorney reviewed a
Proposed Option Agreement to Purchase Real Property between the City
and the Agency for $150,000 on terms and conditions, one of which
would be that the option be for a term of 180 days which could be
extended by mutual agreement of the parties. It was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilwoman. Lauber and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the
subject option in form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES: Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Gilb I
Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. in order to convene as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. .
Council reconvened at 9 p.m.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
John McCarthy, President of the West Arcadia Business and Professional
Association, spoke to the subject of signs a9d the regulation for
removal to become effective April 4 but which has been extended to
May 3. Suggestions and diagrams of possible methods of uniformity were
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(DELAYED)
UNTIL APRIL 15
Tennis Court
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Transmission
Main)
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submitted which Mr. McCarthy felt would be acceptable to the businessmen
in the subject area. Some discussion on the possibility that should
the idea be acceptable it might become city-wide. It was MOVED by
Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani-
mously that the type of advertising proposed be referred to staff and
thence to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, spoke to various items:
1) objected to the adoption of ARA Res. No. 15, 2)Counci1 packet in
the City Library, 3) Federal funds, 4) contents of Res. 4486 relating
to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the use of the term
'horse racing', 5) the procedure contemplated for regulating patio,
garage and backyard sales.
Forrest R. Besocke, 416 Old Ranch Road, submitted in part that the
ordinance regulating patio, garage and backyard sales ~ in his opinion
not necessary and would be difficult to enforce.
The following persons spoke concerning the recent procedure used by
the City in calling for bids for the construction of water mains:
John Porterfield, Amron Pipe Products
Dick Duve11, Hood Corporation
Clarence Kiese1horst, U. S. Pipe and Foundry
Ed Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road, spoke to a Federal Community Development
Fund and read from a report on the HUD program setting forth the primary
objective. He felt the City should not become involved with the program.
Sidney Wing, 929 Panorama Drive, spoke to the proposed construction of
an additional tennis court at Hugo Reid. He felt it would not leave
sufficient room for the Little League Baseball teams which are already
pressed for space at the subject site.
The City Manager advised on the plans and specifications for the
construction of an additional tennis court at Hugo Reid, submitting
that both the heads of the soccer and little league baseball organi-
zations felt the tennis court would not infringe on their needs. It
was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Mayor Scott that the plans
and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED
to advertise for bids.
Discussion ensued wherein it was brought out that the Little League
organization will meet tomorrow (Wednesday April 2) and that it would
be possible for the Recreation Director to meet with the group and
explain the proposal. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id to
TABLE THE MOTION until April 15. Motion seconded by Mayor Scott and
carried on the following roll call vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
Councilman Helms
Councilman Gi1b
Council received and reviewed thebids received and staff recommendation
concerning the award of contract for the construction of a 30-inch
transmission main in Second Avenue between Bonita and Longden Avenue
and a 24-inch transmission main in Longden Avenue between Second and
Ashmont Avenues (partially within the City). The City Manager noted
that at the time of advertising for bids it was thought the bidders
would bid both jobs at a cost in keeping with available funds, however,
with the bid prices submitted and the priority of other needs of the
Water Department it is now necessary to recommend that the major
project (the 30-inch transmission main) be the only project undertaken
at the present time and that same be awarded to the low bidder.
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MOTION
BENCHES
H U D
REPORT
RECEIVED
ORDINANCE
NO. 1528
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1530
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1531
INTRODUCED
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Some concern was expressed about this position and the Water Manager
explained in detail the specifics of the project and why it is now
necessary to consider only the 30-inch main. Following further
consideration it was MOVED by Mayor Scott that one award be made to
Ace Pipeline for the 30-inch ductile iron pipe for Second Avenue and
another award be made to Barron & Eckhart for the 24-inch steel pipe]
Motion died for lack of a second. More discussion held on the
available funds. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded
by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that
the contract for the 30-inch transmissionmain in Second Avenue between
Bonita and Longden be awarded to the low bidder, Ace Pipeline Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $707,440; 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 authorized to execute the
contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds for this are
available in the Water Budget.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott
None
Councilman Helms, due to his business affiliation
Councilman Gilb
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Council expressed concern that bids were solicited by staff on
a project for which funds were not available to cover the completion
of the entire job.. It was hoped that staff will make every effort
to avoid a similar situation in the future.
The agenda item concerning the street bench repJacement program was
continued to April 15.
Council received staff report dated March 28 concerning a proposed
Cooperative Agreement with the County concerning the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974. The need for additional information
was expressed and the report was received without action.
Carried over until the bench program is reviewed -- April 15.
The City Attorney presented for the second 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."
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
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Helms, Lauber, Scott
Councilman Sae1id
Councilman Gi1b
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1531, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PARKING STALL SIZE, MARKING AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN
THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-C) ZONE."
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. 1531 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
None
Councilman Gi 1b
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4486
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4487
ADOPTED
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PECK ROAD
SPREADING
BASIN
(April 1.5)
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SUPPLY TO
SIERRA MADRE
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution lolo. 4486 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4250 RELATING TO THE LAND
USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE GENERAL PLAN MAP."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid 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 Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
None
Councilman Gilb
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4487 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4250 RELATING TO THE
GENERAL PLAN CLASSIFICATION FOR PROPERTY ON. SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND
TINDALO ROAD SOUTH OF FLORAL AVENUE AND NORTH OF THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY. II
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber 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 Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
None
Councilman Gi1b
The City Attorney explained the action taken thus far in the transfer
of title of the Peck Road Spreading Basin to the County Flood Control
District and the request of a representative of the Boys' Christian
League for assistance in its desire to acquire a portion of said
property adjacent to its present school and recreational area, A
communication to the District had been prepared relative to this and
it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to
sign the 3ubject communication to be sent to the District; that a
copy of this letter be given to the representative of the Boys'
Christian League (Fred Kennedy) which he may present to the County
Supervisor and that the signing of the Grant Deed be delayed for two
weeks.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members He Ims, Lauber, Sae lid, Scott
None
Counci 1man Gilb
The City Attorney presented the proposed agreement between the City
and Sierra Madre for the sale of gasoline for its police vehicles. It
was suggested that the execution of the agreement be delayed pending
the solution to some difficulties propounded by the City Manager,
whereupon it was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman
Sae1id and carried .unanimous1y that the proposal be APPROVED in
PRINCIPLE and that the signing of the final agreement be delayed until
the areas referred to by the City Manager are resolved.
On recommendation of the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilwoman
Lauber, seconded by Mayor Scott and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the claim filed by Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rodebaugh
relating to an automobile collision be DENIED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott
None
Councilman Helms, due to his legal affiliation with the
claimants.
Councilman Gilb
ABSENT:
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
l1~TER CITY
APPROPRIATION
~~'CENTENNIAL
COMMISSION
APPRECIATION
LETTERS
SMOKING IN
PUBLIC PLACES
SAELID
SCOTT
HELMS
PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
SCRAP BOOK
FOR FUTURE
MAYORS
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In order to consider the following matters the prov,s,ons of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded
by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows that $500 be APPROPRIATED from
the Council Contingency Fund and transferred to the Sister City Commission.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Helms, Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
None
Councilman Gilb
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried unanimously that the following;.appointments be made to the
Bicentennial Commission:
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American Legion Post #247 (Commander Lyle Sparks)
St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church (John Tarazi)
West Arcadia Business and Professional Association
(Evelyn Jones, alternate)
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and
carried that letters of appreciation for assistance in the recent
Council Event for the various Boards and/or Commission members be
directed to the City Attorney and the Recreation Director. Same to
become part of each. Personnel file.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried unanimously staff will obtain a copy of a recent ordinance.
adopted by the City of Los Angeles concerning smoking in public places.
Commented on postcards which are being submitted with a message which
he felt is contrary to the desires of Council in connection with the
Hugo Reid Street closing matter.
Suggested that staff obtain approximate costs on having the Wilsey,
Ham and Blair report updated - also alternate approaches (ARA project
areas and other).
Asked that Council be brought up to date on litigation in which the
City may be involved .at the present time.
In order to bring up the following matter the provisions of the Pro-
cedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Mayor Scott, seconded by
Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
Councilman Helms
Counc ilman Gil b
It was MOVED by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows that staff maintain a scrap
book of press clippings for presentation to future Mayors at the end
of his term as the presiding officer.
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ADJOURNMENT:
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Councilman Helms indicated his thinking an this matter prior to
retiring from the Chamber at 10:35 p.m. ... He felt it should not be
hastily adopted .... more thought should be given to the amount of
staff's time it would take, the cost, etc.
Roll call on the Motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Sae1id, Scott
None
Councilmen Gi1b, Helms
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to April 4 at 4 p.m. in the
Council Chamber. This will be an informal discussion meeting with
Congressman Rousse1ot after which Council will enter an executive
session.
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