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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
(Sidewalks)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6, 1975
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 6, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. George H. Brincat, Holy Angel,s Church
Planning Director William Woolard
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of
April 15, the regular meeting of April 15 and the adjourned regular
meeting of April 16 were APPROVED.
Pursuant to instructions of Council this hearing was scheduled for
reconsidering previous action concerning construction of sidewalks on
the west side of Tenth Avenue between El Sur and the north City limits.
Due to many obstructions in the parkway near the curb staff recommended
that sidewalks be constructed at the property line with two exceptions.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Harold F. Oswald, 1027 S.
Tenth Avenue, spoke in favor of the sidewalks and Mrs. David Osti,
923 S. Tenth Avenue, was advised that sidewalks will be installed at
her location also. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was
CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber
and carried unanimously.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open on the construction of sidewalks
on Baldwin Avenue between Oxford and Cambridge Avenues. Speaking in
favor was Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, stating in part that the
location is dangerous for pedestrians as it is a very narrow street
and favored curbline insta 1lation. No one else desiring to he heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilwoman Lauber and carried ~nanimously.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Mayor Gilb that sidewalks
be constructed on Tenth Avenue between EI Sur and the northerly City
limits at the property line with the exception of 1031 and 1201 S.
Tenth Avenue (due to a high parkway grade and a low brick wall); and
that sidewalks be constructed on Baldwin Avenue between Oxford and
Cambridge at the curb line.
Discussion ensued with Councilmen Scott and Saelid submitting that
they were in favor of sidewalks on Tenth Avenue but due to the loss
of existing landscaping and the general disruption which would occur
if they were installed at the property line they would prefer curb
line construction. And it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Saelid that the MOTION BE AMENDED to provi~e for installation
of sidewalks at the curb line instead of the property line except
where impossible.
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HEARING
(Noise Element)
Continued to
May 20
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HEARING
SCHEDULED /
ANNEXATION
ANOAKIA AREA
RESOLUTION
NO. 4489
ADOPTED
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Councilman Helms submitted in part that sidewalks constructed at the
curb side carry mailboxes, fire plugs, guy wires to power poles, have
irregular sidewalks due to driveways, street and stop signs, traffic
control signs -- all creating a safety hazard for pedestrians.
Roll call was then taken on the MOTION TO AMEND,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Saelid
Council Members Lauber, Helms, Gilb
None
(Motion did not
carry)
Roll call vote was then taken on the primary Motion.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
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Council received the environmental impact report and the proposed
General Plan Noise Erement with changes contained in the addendum which
the Planning Commission recommended for approval via its Resolution
No. 886. It was noted by the Planning Director that the Noise Element
is one of the General Plan Elements required by State Law and must be
adopted prior to September 20, 1975. He summarized the contents - the
most significant of which are the goals and objectives which are to
provide for a program for the regulation of the noise environment of
the City in an endeavor to preserve a quality living environment and
insure the health, safety and general welfare of the residents. The
report contains numerous actions which the City should take to maintain
or reduce noise levels and sets forth specific programs which should
be initiated in order to implement the goals and objectives.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte
Verde Drive, expressed interest in the adoption of a noise ordinance
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for the protection of the residents and suggested copies be maintained
in the City Library. She also suggested obtaining copies of noise
ordinances from other cities which have already adopted same,
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, suggested consideration of
including a provision which would apply to the noise emanating from
screeching of tires.
In order to provide sufficient time for Council to study the report
it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried unanimously that the hearing be continued to May 20. (Hearing
remains open.)
A public hearing was
Darryl J. Holman, M.
in its denial of his
612 W. Duarte Road.
scheduled for May 20 on the appeal filed by
D., from the decision of the Planning Commission
application for an addition' to his building at
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The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
No. 43 (Anoakia area) by its Resolution No. 888.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4489 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION NO. 43 (ANOAKIA)."
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 Lauber, Srott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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PINBALL
MACHINES
(May 2~
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
FIRE DEPT.
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doors) 0
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Mrs. Sherri Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road spoke to the City's
Cooperation Agreement with Los Angeles County under the Federal
Community Development Act of 1974, stating in part that she did not
think the City up to the present time has legally complied with all
necessary procedures under the Federal Law. She felt the citizens
should have an opportunity to review not only the plans to go into
public housing but the County's overall program because it must
contain area-wide needs. She expressed the hope that Council would
provide an 'opportunity for citizen input.
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, referred to an item on the
agenda concerning increasing the formal ad;ertising bid procedure to
$10,000, She was informed that the amount is $6,000. She hoped the
Southern California Association of Governments' bikeway program could
soon become a reality and not be postponed. She questioned the effect
on the quiet' environment if the American Legion were allowed one extra
day to sell fireworks. She noticed problems with the signals at
Baldwin and Huntington and was in favor of the Rose.Garden in the
County Park becoming a memorial for Rev. 'Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe.
Michael Johnson, 4900 Santa Anita, El Monte, spoke on behalf of the
owner of the Arco Gas and Motor Service at 625 W. Las Tunas Boulevard
asking Council to consider permitting the owner (Mr. Day) to conduct
the operation of tow. trucks on his property at the Arco station.
Purpose is to render emergency road service to members of the Automobile
Club residing in the Arcadia area which would be solely for minor
repairs - no storage. He asked that the ordinance relating to service
stations be changed to allow the contract station to' park and operate
a tow truck business. He noted that any calls received by the local
police department from a club member would be directed to Mr. Day who
has been selected by the Automobile Club due to his business image
and a citizen of the community.
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, suggested Council consider building
up a cash rese,ve and only spend funds on projects that are absolutely
necessary.
Lee Myers, 1022 S. Ninth Avenue, w'!s adviseQ that establishing a mini
park on the grounds of the City Library was not pursued and that the
tree planting program is progressing.
The owner and operator of pinball machines (Gene Beley) at the Santa
Anita Bowling Lanes, has requested a reduction in his business licen~e
fee. He felt it is a better operation with the machines on the
concourse instead of in a private room.- that not as many problems
would be encountered. During this consideration Mr, Beley answered
questions concerning his gross receipts. Councilman Helms recalled
he opposed the introduction of the machines in the bowling alley; that
he foresaw problems such as Mr. Beley has related, however, if the
machines are to stay he felt there should be a more equitable way of
taxing this particular business. It was the consensus of Council
that the matter be postponed to permit staff time to study and prepare
recommendation. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that staff submit alternate
methods for business license tax on pinball machines at the next
Council meeting (May 20).
Council received the results of bids and the recommendation for award
of contract for the furnishing and installation of riew overhead doors
at Fire Station No.2. (See report dated April 25, 1975), It was
MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the low bid submitted by Coast
Overhead Door Company in the amount of $3,096 be accepted; that all
other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in
the bids or bidding process be waived and that the equipment be
purchased from said company. Funds are in the Capital Improvement
Account (Fire Department modifications). .
AYES: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Hydraulic
Ball Valve)
APPROVED
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LIMITATION
INCREASED
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PURCHASE OF
SIERRA MADRE
Amendment to
Agreement
APPROVED
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REPLACEMENT
OF EQUIPMENT
Crane boom
truck
(Water Dept.)
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ANOAKIA AREA
RESOLUTION
NO. 4490
ADOPTED
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Council received the recommendation of staff relative to the purchase
of an 8 inch hydraulic ball valve for the Orange Grove "c" Booster
Pump. The report indicated a metal seated ball valve which is the
type in operation in the water system at the present time and has
proven satisfactory. Other available valves are rubber seated and
restrict the flow of water thereby reducing the efficiency of the
pumps. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman
Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the provisions
of the Purchasing Procedure Ordinance (Sec. 2844.1) with relation to
the maximum expenditure without taking bids be WAIVED, and that the
ball valve be purchased from the local distributor as being the only
type of steel seated ball valve available on the market. Funds in
Water Department Account No. '470.-7 L
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
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It was then MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance to increase the
limitation reflected in Section 2844.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code'
from $3000 to $6000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
Council received the report dated April 22 advising that the original
agreement to purchase water from Sierra Madre provided for the right
of the City to purchase up to 500 acre feet of water at $25 per acre
foot to be pumped from the East Unit of the Raymond Basin after the
City has produced its adjudicated right of 3526 acre feet during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1975. The amended agreement allow&
purchase of 1000 acre feet at the same price and was recommended for
approval by staff. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
Amendment to the Agreement be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same,
,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
Staff advised of the need to replace a 1960 crane boom truck which is
used in pipeline construction and repair, large meter installations
and replacement, pumping plant constru~tion and repair, concrete,
construction and in loading and unloading and placement of all heavy.
objects. Funds are available in the Water Department Budget for the
purchase, It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman. I
Saelid and carried unanimously that staff be AUTHORIZED to advertise ..
for bids on the new equipment.
The following resolution was adopted in connection with hearings
before the County Board of Supervisors concerning change in the
development of the Anoakia area until after the annexation proceedings
have been concluded by the City.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and
read the title of Resolution No. 4490, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTINUE ANY
GENERAL PLAN OR ZONE CHANGE HEARINGS RELATING TO THE ANOAKIA AREA
WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA UNTIL AFTER AN ELECTION DETERMINING THE
ANNEXATION OF THAT AREA TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Restaurant-
sidewalk
repair)
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LIGHTING
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Hearing
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TRAFFIC
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It was MOVED by Mayor'Gilb, 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
At the April 15 Council meeting staff was instructed to investigate
and report back on the responsibility for the repair of about 10 feet
of sidewalk on Naomi Avenue adjacent to the restaurant which is to be
established at 1400 S. Baldwin Avenue. The report indicated the sub.-
grade area underlying the sidewalk had been backfilled with loosely
consolidated sand that must have resulted from buildini construction
activity on the subject property and could not have resulted from City
roadway construction work inasmuch as t,he type of material is not used
in roadway construction. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the Director of
Public Works be authorized to notify the tenant and owner of said
property that all costs for sidewalk repairs are their responsibility
and that no refund shall be made by the City.
Council received petitions and an improvement area map for street
lights on Camino Real between Sixth and Eighth Avenues. The petition
was signed by property owners representing 68 percent of the assessed
value of lands abutting Camino Real within the stated limits. The
staff report dated May 6 indicated that 5 additional lumen mercury
vapor lamps on the existing wood poles could be accomplished at no
initial cost. The annual maintenance and power cost, at present rates,
would be $329 of which 50 percent or $164.50 would be chargeable to
the property owners upon annexation to Zone B of the Consolidated
Lighting District. This matter requiring a public hearing it was
MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried
unanimously that said hearing be scheduled for MAY 20.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber
and carried on roll call vote that notices of the public hearing be
mailed to the signers of the petition and to the property owners ()
easterly from Eighth Avenue to the City limits.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
Council received and reviewed the conceptual plans for the Hugo Reid
one way traffic operation. The report dated May 6 indicated an
estimated cost of $2100 for the Baldwin Avenue intersection, and
$1500 for the Michillinda outbound traffic. During this consideration
. ~IRobert Munro, 408 Cabrillo Road, President of the Santa Anita Village
V Community Association, reviewed the. plans and concurred therewith.
The Director of Public Works advised that the project will be completed
prior to the October race meet.
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the
concept in principle and that the Director of Public Works be
instructed to prepare plans and specifications for Council approval.
Council received the recommendation of the Youth Commission relative
to a reorganization of the Commission. Discussion ensued with Council
concurring. However, it was the cons~nsus of Council that the Members
of the Commission be residents of the City. This would be consistent
with the other Boards and Commissions of the City. The Commission
would be increased to eleven members. All changes would have to be
reflected in the amending Resolution and the By-Laws when they are
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BIKEWAY
IMPROVEMENT
(SCAG)
Postponed
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COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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rewritten. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman
Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve
in concept the proposed reorganization contained in the report dated
May 6; that all members be Arcadia residents; that the Arcadia High
School Student Body Vice-President be selected as one of the Youth
Commissioners and that it be recommended to the School District that
the male Senior Youth Commissioner and the female Junior Youth n
Commissioner serve on Arcadia Student Body Council. The new By-Laws
and an amendment to the resolution establishing the Commission, will
be brought back to Council.
Council received a draft of a communication which would be directed
to the Southern California Association of Governments advising of the
City's intention to delay the expenditure of the current year's I
S.B. 821 monies until next year when an area-wide bicycle plan is
scheduled for completion. . It was explained that the postponing of this
year's expenditures would allow the monies to be combined with next
year's funds for implementation of comprehensive planned projects which
may be a coordinated part of a regional plan and of greater value to
the citizens.
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote that the postponement be APPROVED and that
the City Manager be authorized to submit a letter to that effect to
SCAG.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
Staff advised that the County. Department of Urban Affairs and the
legal staff of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have agreed on
a revised Cooperative Agreement. If the City signs it would be
committed for the fiscal year of 1975 and could if it so desired elect
not to participate the following year. The portion of the Agreement
applicable to Arcadia indicates the only thing which the County could
do for Arcadia would be to provide planning and technical assistance.
By the terms of the revised agreement the City would not have any
veto power once the agreement has been signed.
The Agreement would provide for Cities under 50,000 population to ..
receive up to $30,000 for planning studies which could be used by the
City in any future community development plan and housing assistance
plan. The language of the agreement refers to urban renewal and
publicly assisted housing, however, these activities would not be
carried out in Arcadia. Staff felt participation for one year would
enable the City to develop a current community development base which
would assist in determining whether or not to participate next year.
Councilman Saelid expressed some concerns: One that the City is
considering entering into an agreement which has not been fully I
processed by the County and that by signing the agreement the County
would be empowered to come into the City to do things which could be
changed prior to May 15, 1975. He questioned whether the studies
would have been undertaken by the City if it were not for the
availability of the Federal funds. He saw this as another threat to
local control and could not see the benefit offsetting the cost in
terms of local control and noted he has not seen the Plan.
Councilman Scott also expressed some concerns ... especially the lack
of veto power once the agreement is signed; that historically the
City has always planned its own future and he would not like to have
the local options taken away. He could not see how local interests
could be protected without veto power. He would rather spend $30,000
of the City's own funds than to run the risk of becoming entrapped
in something the City could never get out of.
Denny Robinson, 1645 Las Flores, San Marino, speaking for the County
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STREET
LIGHTING
STUDY
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but not for the Board of Supervisors, responded to questions and
advised in part that action projects' this year would be primarily in
the unincorporated areas; that he did not anticipate any changes in
the plan prior to May 15. He said there have been in excess of fifty
meetings with various community groups in unincorporated areas and
that it is up to the City Councils to hold participation meetings in
the incorporated cities.. the law requires at least two citizen
meetings prior to going into any action project. .the only .portion of
the agreement applicable to Arcadia would be in Section C-9 which
indicates the only thing that the County could do for Arcadia would
be to provide planning and technical assistance.
Councilman Helms felt it is a reasonable approach to eliminating the
proliferation of independent programs in Washington in order to get
them down to a local level where they could be manageable. He could
see no reason for not proceeding at least for one year to see what
advantages may be gained although he was not completely sold on the
fact that the City stands to gain much.
Councilwoman Lauber submitted in part that if she voted in favor it
would be a precautionary step as the County is not so much a threat to
her as the Federal government in sending down demands. She was advised
by the City Attorney that the matter would have to come back to Council
within a year if the County is going to continue this type of program.
Mayor Gilb expressed understanding of all the viewpoints but stated in
part that the proposed agreement is stipulated and could not be changed
during the year. And with reference to staff input the County could
not move forward without the contribution of the local staff.
It was then 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 agreement in form approved by the City
Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Lauber, Helms, Gilb
Council Members Scott, Saelid (Councilman Saelid felt it would
be an unnecessary loss of control)
None
ABSENT:
Council received the Street Lighting Study prepared by the Department
of Public Works dated March 1975 covering all aspects of the City's
street lighting program - with references to the energy crisis,
information concerning the lighting maintenance district as well as
recommendations for the future. Council evinced an interest in further
data and the need for time to review the material and it was MOVED by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani-
mously that the matter come back to Council at the June 16 regular
meeting with a supplemental report.
Council received and ordered FILED an informative report concerning
alternate power supplies for pumping purposes which is submitted as a
result of questions concerning the provision of a natural gas engine
at the Orange Grove Booster Station as well as other pumping stations.
Council received the request of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile
Diversion Project for a commitment by the City for its share of the
5 percent local hard match for the second year funding (1975-76) of
the Project. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by
Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that
staff be authorized to submit a letter of intent on behalf of the
City to the Project to fund the City's share of the total hard match
for second year funding in the amount of $1,785.71. (1975-76 Police
Department Budget)
AYES: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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SCAG
RESOLUTION
NO. 4491
ADOPTED
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MEMORIAL
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TELEPROMPTER
RATE INCREASE
REQUEST
(May 20)
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Council received staff recommendation concerning a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and the Southern California Association
of Governments for the coordination of public transit planning and
operations. Entering into.this memorandum would guarantee the City
membership on the Transit Advisory Committee. It would also designate
the Administrative Assistant as the City's representative with the
Director of Public Works as alternate.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4491, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS RELATING TO
MEMBERSHIP ON THE TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TRANSIT
ADVISORY. COMMITTEE,"
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It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
Council received the information that the Chamber of Commerce has not
received any negative response from merchants or residents concerning
the present use of window signs... that the new regulations appear to
be operating without problems, FILED.
Council received a recommendation from Robert J. Considine and Wilfred
J. Schmitt that a resolution be adopted urging the County Board of
Supervisors to dedicate the Rose Garden in the County Park as a
memorial for the late Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe. It was MOVED by
Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll
call vote as follows that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the appropriate resolution for submission to the Board of Supervisors
and that a communication be directed to said body relating to this
subject and signed by all Council Members. During this deliberation
it was submitted that perhaps the project could develop as a
Bicentennial Project, however this would have to be worked out.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
Council received the request from TelePrompter of Sierra Madre for an
adjustment in the basic monthly service rate for cable television
service. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1339 any change in rates must be I
approved by Council. Therefore staff will prepare a report for Council
at the next regular meeting, This action taken on MOTION by
Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously.
Council received information that the Los Angeles County Department of
Animal Control will revise the current agreement for services. Same
will be submitted within the next few weeks.
The local American Legion Post No. 247 have requested permission to
sell fireworks four days beginning July 1 through 4. Code Section
6424.2.2 provides for three days only. It was noted in the letter of
request that surrounding cities will be selling fireworks from June 28
through July 5, however, the Legion is only requesting permission for
July I through July 4. Ed Newman, representing the Legion, submitted
the many community contributions which have been made through the sale
of fireworks and submitted that the loss of revenue due to the
limitation on selling days would drastically affect the ability of the
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organization to continue its undertakings. John Howard, also
representing the Legion, asked for approval of the request noting the
activities which would have to be curtailed.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried unanimously that the request be granted and that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare and bring back to Council the
appropriate ordinance to amend the necessary section to permit the
sale of fire~orks from July 1 through July 4.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1532, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION AND LICENSING OF PATIO,
GARAGE AND BACK YARD SALES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, 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.
Discussion ensued on the $1 fee as indicated in the ordinance. Staff
has pointed out that it costs so much more to process a permit then
the one dollar. Some Council members expressed concern with the
proliferation of the patio, garage and back yard sales and felt it
best to provide for regulation and licensing before the situation gets
out of hand. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman
Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the primary motion
be amended to reflect a fee of $5 instead of $1.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Saelid, Helms, Gilb
Council Members Lauber, Scott
None
Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to waive the reading and
introduce the ordinance as amended:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
Councilwoman Lauber
None
The City Attorney advised that pursuant to an agreement dated October 15,
1963 between theCity and the Arcadia Masonic Temple Association, Inc.
it was agreed to convey certain city-owned property to the Temple upon
payment by the Temple to the City of $22,140. This amount has now been
paid in full. It was noted that upon execution and recordation of the
Grant Deed the Temple will deliver to the City a covenant agreeing to
dedicate the southerly 30 ft. of the property for public street and
alley purposes. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the Grant Deed which will
be held by the City until receipt of the Covenant from the Temple.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
In order to consider the following items the prOV1S10ns of the
Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms,
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seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. 4492 of Resolution No. 4492, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING APPLICATION OF ROBERT B. ORCHARD FOR
I -.Ii_DISABILITY RETIREMENT."
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\~. ~~. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
None
None
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ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARDS.
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The Planning Director was advised on the intent of Council when it
asked that the Homeowners' Associations, with Architectural Review
Boards, prepare written criteria so the residents would know what is
and what is not acceptable as compatible with the respective areas.
SCOTT
Expressed disappointment at the Police report on bicycle violations
and felt there should be more surveillance.
LAUBER
Expressed concern that the City is not covered by the Automobile Club
service and stated in part that having heard the problems being en-
countered by Mr. Day in his effort to provide emergency automotive
service in the City, and having considered the advice of the City
Attorney, she MOVED that staff be directed to provide no immediate
objection to Mr. Day in providing an automotive emergency service
with the understanding that no vehicles for repair will be stored at
his service station overnight, and further that staff expedite an
amendment to existing ordinances removing any questions concerning
the legality of such an operation. Motion seconded by Mayor Gilb_
Following further discussion with Councilman Scott not favoring an
amendment to the ordinance for the benefit of one individual business-
man; that when the ordinance was originally adopted it was with a
broader spectrum of concern, namely, the entire community.
Roll call vote was then taken on the MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber,
and seconded by Mayor Gilb:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Gilb
Councilman Scott
None
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HELMS
Staff will investigate auto storage on Santa Clara where it intersects
the railroad.
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The ingress and egress pattern of traffic at the hospital was
discussed. Staff will check into what can be done to improve the
safety factor.
Mayor Gilb commended the City Clerk on the minutes and the Recreation
Supervisor on the reorganization report of the Youth Commission.
At 11:30 P.M. Council adjourned to May 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at which time it will adjourn to an executive session and then
to a meeting with State Senator Richardson at 5:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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