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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 20,1975_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 21:8787 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION AMUSEMENT GAME LICENSE FEES CONTINUED I ORDINANCE NO. 1532 (JULY 15) HEARING Noise ElemenC General Plan (June 3) ~ J/~O F M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADiA REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1975 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia.City Hall. Elder James Pollock, Church of the Latter-Day Saints Director of Public Works Chester Howard PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6 and the adjourned regular meetings of April 28, ,May 8 and May 14, 1975 were APPROVED. Mayor Gilb presented a plaque to Reuben Coatsworth in appreciation of his services as the City representative on the Los Angeles County Watershed Commission. Mr. Coatsworth resigned from the Commission due to pressing commitments. Rev. Paul A. Johenk, Chairman of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission, reported on progress being made in plans for the Bicentennial Celebration. He noted ten immediate programs and the importance of citizen participation if the celebration is going to be a success. Mayor Gilb advised that the City has been officially approved by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission as a Bicentennial City. (Copy of the complete remarks of Rev. Johenk are on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Mayor Gilb announced that the following two agenda items would be continued. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously that the agenda item relating to fees for amusement game machines be referred to staff to confer with the Chamber of Commerce and other businesses for consideration and report back. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously, that the second reading of Ordinance No. 1532 relating to regulations and licensing of patio, garage and backyard be CONTINUED TO JULY 15. sa 1 es, CONTINUED. Consideration of proposed Noise Element for the General Plan and the Environmental Impact Report on the Element which has been recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission (Res. No. 886) and which is required by State Law. This matter was before Council on May 6 and continued to this date for further citizen input and review. Ron Kronquist, 535 Monte Vista Avenue, referred to Page 20 as indicated on the Addendum. He expressed support for the plan but felt the 5-20-75 - 1 - 21:8788 averaging method used in determining noise levels for specific areas was unfair with particular emphasis on the noise emanating from the freeway, the air traffic and helicopter flights. No one else desir~ng to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. The individual Councilmen suggested changes for consideration - including the deletion of the words "at times" indicated on the Addendum, Page 2 third paragraph, as it relates to air traffic lanes over the residential areas, an addition on the same page providing that the City should be alert to discuss with other agencies things which are beyond the City's control; the inclusion of noise from motorcycles, racing cars and the like; also the noise from rock bands which are audible more than a mile from the point of origin. It ~as noted that the Noise Element should be adopted by, September 20. I It ~as MOVED by, Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by,Councilman Scott and cartied unanimously that staff take note of all comments and suggestions made at this meeting and prepare a revised addendum for Council review at the regular meeting of June 3. HEARING A ppe al filed by Darrell 1. Holman, M. D., from the decision of the MODIFICATION Planning Commission for denial of his application for modification of his (APPROVED) building at 612 W. Duarte Road. The request was for permission to expand , his facility, provide additional parking spaces and a 6' temporary chain F: I.A. I'{~(:(#/,.link fence along the south side of the proposed expanded parking area. ,'lr~. While the additional parking would not bring it up to, Code it was used ~ . by the Planning Department as a step in the right direction and was . c.r,/} recommended by the Department, however, the majority of the Commission V members in denying the modification found that there was an existing parking space deficiency which should be eliminated or substantially reduced before any modifications which would permit an expansion of the building. Mayot Gilb declared the hearing open and the applicant, Dr. Holman, read a prepared statement explaining how the acquisition of additional property was made about two years ago, appropriate zoning obtained, architectural plans were finalized; soil testing and the issuance of a building permit; an alley and land for a sidewalk on Naomi Avenue was dedicated in order to comply,with zoning regulations, improvements on the land were de- molished, however, interest rates changed drastically and the project was temporarily slowed down but never abandoned. Dr. Holman continued in part that after being assured by City Planning and Building Departments that there were no insurmountable problems involved he agreed to construct a small additional space for an E. M. I. Brain Scanner Diagnostic machine which he expects delivery on by the middle of August... it is important that the space be available and asked favorable action by Council. " Dr. John Nesson, 612 W. Duarte,Road" Radiology, stated in part that it is the intention of the Radiology Group to bring the new equipment to the City to provide a much needed service which combines an x-ray machine with a computer. He compared the present methods of testing with the examinations which may be performed by the new machine. He said it is truly revolutionary and asked Council to approve the modi- fication. I Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, referred to the parking requirements which were a matter of concern at the Planning Commission meeting. He stated in part that preliminary actions have been under way for some time providing adequate parking and will be activated immediately if the modification is granted. He continued that Dr. Holman has indicated a willingness to provide additional spaces which would comply with Council's approved ratio of 5.36 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. of modified floor area. 5-20-75 - 2 - . ..... , , 21 :8789 Projecturals of the subject area were reviewed. Parking areas and location of the proposed new building were also explored. John McCarthy, President of the West Arcadia Business & Professional Association, presented a survey taken on the parking lot between 9 a.m. and 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 to May 16. 'This survey was taken by Mrs. Wanda Wild, 315 E.. Norman Avenue, and indicated that twice during the entire period was there any trouble and this endured for about 5 minutes each. I Ben Crue, M. D., representative from the City of Hope, asked Council to look favorably on the modification request and noted the many benefits to be derived from the half million dollar equipment - to patients and all the surrounding hospitals. William Wright, 1015 Fallen Leaf Road, Chief of Staff of the Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, spoke of the present delay in time necessitated by having to send patients out of the area for the services the Scanner can provide. Henry Hege, 550 W. Duarte Road, attorney for the applicant, asked Council to grant the request and submitted that the parking spaces which could be provided by,Dr. Holman would be adequate. Kelvin Mason, 611 W. Duarte Road, immediate Past President of the local Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the advantages the Medical building in question has brought to the West Arcadia area. It has been good for business and urged approval of the request. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke in favor and noted the times his family uses the medical facility. Bill Crippen, Arcadia-Monrovia Ambulance Service, spoke to the savings to the patients if the subject equipment were available within Arcadia; that currently he is transporting about 30 percent of the patients into Los Angeles. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Councilwoman Lauber commented in part that she was well acquainted with the subject matter and felt that there had been a parking problem but it has since been alleviated by the reduction in spaces reserved for staff of the medical building; that she would be in favor of accepting the new figure for parking spaces, the dedication which Dr. Holman offers and the recommendation of the Planning Department for approval. I Councilman Helms stated in part that although Council usually supports the Commission in its technical decisions it should be noted that three members were absent at the time the subject action for denial was taken on a 3 to 1 vote; that he has considered and discussed the matter thoroughly and felt the recommendation of the Planning Department should be 'approved along with the acceptance for dedication made by Dr. Holman for the ten additional spaces for the existing complex. Councilman Saelid also felt satisfied with the 5.36 ratio; that he had, not observed any parking deficiency and submitted the advantages of the proposed specialized equipment with which he is well acquainted; that it is an excellent opportunity for the City to have it available. Councilman Helms MOVED that the decision of the Planning Commission be overruled and that the modification application be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendation of the 'Planning Department as contained in its communication dated April 22; together with the dedication of the 10 additional parking spaces subject to staff approval. Councilman Saelid 5-20-75 - 3 - P: HEARING Street Lighting APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Restaurant) ( I '). ')-'1 &- p: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Restaurant) P CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Church building addition) Vote of Commissioners 21:8790 seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms,.Gilb None None Mayor Gilb expressed appreciation for the manner in which the matter has been handled and also acknowledged the many letters received which are now a matter of record. At the regular meeting of May ,6 Council was presented with a petition ,for street lighting on Camino, Real from Sixth to,:Eighth Avenues. This hearing was scheduled on an extended area,to reach Tenth ,Avenue. I Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Mrs. Charles Osgood, 615 E. Camino Real, explained the need for street lighting... there are many children in the area and there have been accidents. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. Council reviewed staff recommendation for street light placement and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by, Councilwoman, Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be granted and that staff proceed with steps toward the installation of street lights for Camino Real from Sixth to Tenth Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber,. Scott" Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None The Planning.Commission granted a conditional use permit for a restaurant to be located in the J. C. Penney:Department Store in Fashion Park (Res,'No. 889). It was MOVED by, Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that said action be and it is hereby: RATIFIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber,.Scott"Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None The Planning Commission granted a cond~ ional use permit for a restaurant to be located at 850. S. Baldwin Avenue subjectto conditions set forth in its Resolution No. 890. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that said action be and it is hereby RATIFIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber" Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None I The'Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for a multi- purpose building and parking facility as an addition to the Temple City Church of the Nazarene located at 9953 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. A portion of the proposed building ,and parking will be located in the City of Arcadia. Conditions of approval were set forth in the Commission's Resolution No. 891. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the ,action be and it is hereby RATIFIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, ,Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None During the above deliberations it was noted that, Commissioners had abstained from voting on the resolutions of approval inasmuch as they 5-20-75 - 4 - A ~ARKING PLACE COMMISSION (Parking I Mood", 21:8791 had been absent when the item had been initially discussed and acted upon. Council asked for a report from the City Attorney on the legality of this with the thought in mind that provision should be made for the absent Commissioners to review the minutes and/or listen to the tape recordings so they could become acquainted with what had transpired during their absence. In this way they could be prepared to vote on resolutions and the like. Council received the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission that a Parking Authority for the City be established. Due to parking deficiencies in areas where older commercial development stands the Commission is of the opinion that a Parking Authority is the most flexible and practical means for alleviating these conditions and making provision for additional parking needs in the future. The Council would designate~ itself as the Parking Authority with the Parking Place Commission acting in an advisory capacity only. The full explanation was set forth in a report dated May 16 and on file in the office of the City Clerk. During this deliberation Robert Bulot of the firm of Stone & Youngberg, financing consultants, and the Assistant to the City Manager for Economic Coordination, answered questions propounded by the Council members. It was noted in the discussion that the principal advantage that the Parking Authority would have over Parking Districts is the ability of the City to use many sources of revenue to service the lease with the Parking Authority... the source and amount of revenue changes to reflect changes in benefit or qeed over a period of time, whereas a Parking,District must rely on fixed annual assessments.. the outstanding bond indebtedness becomes a lien on the property which may be viewed as undesirable where property may be sold in the future. Under the more flexible means of financing bonds of a Parking Authorit~ liens can be avoided if desired. It ,was noted that if Council approved forming the Parking Authority the first area of application would be the Towne Center area, and the Parking Place Commission would recommend financing and spreading costs. Due to the urgency of this matter it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to prepare the enabling resolution to establish the Parking Authority pursuant to the reports, memorandums and directives which have been presented and reviewed by Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None Mayor Gilb then appointed Councilman Helms as liaison to the Parking Place Commission with Councilman Saelid as alternate. ADJOURNMENT I TO ARA MEETING RECONVENE Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I Council adjourned to an Arcadia Redevelopment Meeting. Gerald Murray, 481 Stanford Avenue, President of the Santa Anita Residents' Association, referred to the various street lighting systems set forth in the Director of Public Works' report dated May 20 concerning Tract No. 32493 - 1130 W. Colorado Boulevard (so-called Eaton property.) In noting the alternative systems he stated in part that the Architectural Review Board of the Association as well as residents in the subject area are of the opinion that any installation other than the 14' marbelite Should be incompatible with the neighborhood. The subdivider has asked for an extension of City policy which would apply to his development 5-20-75 - 5 ., ANNEXATION (ANOAKIA AREA) :::]-q 50 A- RESOLUTION NO. 4496 ADOPTED 8-Cfj .14 TRAFFIC CONTROL v'GENOA & FIRST JUNE 3 REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED AWARD OF CONTRACT (SIDEWALKS PHASE IX) '?:I:;.Jt+ AWARD OF CONTRACT (Street Improvement - Las Tunas Dr.) -J /330 21:8792 and allow him to participate with the City in the installation of the 14' marbelite lighting. Mr., Murray strongly recommended favorable consideration of this request. The City Clerk advised that a Notice of Intention to Circulate a Petition for the annexation of the so-called Anoakia Island to the City under the Annexation Act of 1913 was published on May 11 and an Affidavit of Publication was filed by the proponents in the City Clerk's office on May 14. WhereLlPon "RESOLUTION 4496 ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF' INTENTION TO ,CIRCULATE PETITION RELATING TO ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY 'TO ,THE CITY OF ARCADIA, DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 43 (LA MANDA PRECINCT), AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF, AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION, was presented. I 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: Council Members Lauber" Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff submitted alternative traffic control methods (May 20). Morris Hegg, 610 S. First, spoke to the need for some protection during the times fire rigs answer calls. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that a report be obtained from the Fire Chief as to his opinion on Alternate 3 of said report. Council received the results of bids received and recommendation for the award of contract to the' low bidder for the construction of sidewalks Phase IX Job No. 433. The Director of Public Works advised that the low bid has been checked and found to be satisfactory. Funds for this project in the amount of $50,000 are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project Program and consistent with past sidewalk programs it will be necessary to appropriate additional funds primarily to cover the cost of the assessment phase of the project which will be recovered by assessment on abutting properties over a period of ten years. It was MOVED by, Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that contra~t be award~d to the low bidder"Wray Construction Company, for SCHEDULE NO.1 in the amount of $54,419.80; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that all other bids be rejected and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney.. Further that the sum of $66,500 be appropriated from Capital Improvement Fund to cover the cost of contract construction, design engineering and inspection. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber"Scott"Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None I During this deliberation references were made to some locations where the sidewalks appear unfinished. Staff will investigate. Council received the results of bids received and recommendation for award of contract to the low bidder in connection with the improvement of Las Tunas Drive between Baldwin Avenue and Live Oak Avenue (Job No. 434). Funding for this project would be 82.94% from Federal Aid Urban Funds and 17.06% from the City's State Gas Tax Funds. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Sully Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $398,410; that the sum of $84,000 be appropriated from State Gas Tax 5-20-75 - 6 - I MASONIC TEMPLE PROPERTY 3 ~,) t.? GRADE CROSSING Sant a CI ara & First Avenue I RESOLUTION NO. 4494 ADOPTED /' 21:8792 -A Funds to cover the City's 17.06% share of the cost of engineering, inspection and construction, that all 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 following receipt of approval from the Federal Highway Administration. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None At Council's meeting of May 6 authorization was given to execute a Grant Deed for a portion of the Masonic Temple property and reference was made to a requirement that the Association execute and deliver a covenant agreeing to dedicate the southerly 30 feet of the property for public street and alley purposes. Staff was directed at that time to research the transaction to determine if the sale price reflected consideration of the dedication of the alley and if in fact an alley is desirable or practical at the location. Staff submitted a report dated May 20 which included a history of the transaction in October of 1963 and that although all of the facilities in the immediate location have adequate driveway access to Duarte Road an alley extended easterly to Santa Anita Avenue, even though it would have a disruptive effect on Library parking, would tend to decrease traffic congestion on Duarte Road. For this reason staff recommended the alley right of way be retained for possible future use. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the subject Grant Deed be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk and that a covenant be obtained from the Masonic Temple dedicating the southerly 30 feet for the public street and, alley purposes.. same to' be held until Grant Deed has' been recorded; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None Council received the recommendation of staff concerning the execution of an Agreement with the Santa Fe Railroad for the installation of a crossing gate for east-west traffic on Santa Clara Street and First Avenue. Report dated May 20 refers to the agreement wherein theCity agrees to conform with all regulations and policies relative to Federal funding. This project is eligible for 90% funding from Highway Safety Act and the re- maining 10% would be borne by theCity. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement and the Program of Local Agency Federal Aid Urban System Project No. RRP-000S(5k) as set forth in the following Resolution: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 1 AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. I COVERING FEDERAL-AID SECTION 203 FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT." 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 5-20-75 - 7 - EASEMENT /PACIFIC TELEPHONE RESOWTION (NO. 4495 ADOPTED P: TRACT NO. 32493 STREET LIGHTING 3', EQUIPMENT PURCHASE APPROVED (PARAMEDIC) TRANS IT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED d/;;:-/ 21:8793 Council received the request and recommendation concerning a Grant of Easement to the Pacific Tele~hone Company covering a specific portion of the Parking District No. 2 for a distribution closure and buried cable along the westerly property line of the parking lot. The Parking Place C~mmission has approved the request. Whereupon the following ~esolution was adopted. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE NAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH GRANT. II lt 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. I AYES: NOES: J\,BSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None Council received the staff recommendation dated May 20 concerning the street lighting system for Tract No. 32493 - 1130 W. Colorado Boulevard (so-called Eaton Property). The subdivider had expressed concern over the incompatibility which would result from thg installation of utility- owned street lights in the development as compared with the existing city-owned system in the Lower Rancho area. Council reviewed a map of the tract indicating locations of existing street lights and those proposed. In the interest of compatibility with the area it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to prepare plans and specifications therefor and advertise for informal bids for the installation of city-owned lighting system for the subject tract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None On recommendation of the City Manager and Fire Chief it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following bids be accepted for purchase of equipment as listed; that all other bids be rejected and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements for said purchases. Funds appropriated from the Capital Improvement Budget. Data-Scope (Monitor Defibrillator) Motorola (El Segundo) Two additional capabilities: Extra battery $148.00 Multiplex 106.00 $3,948.50 3,922.00 254,00 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None I Council received a report on the City's Transit Improvement Program (TIP) for the fiscal years 1975-76 through 1979-80 and Program of Projects for 1975-76. Figures set forth represent the best estimates based on the existing Dial-a-Ride program. Both the TIP and Program of Projects must be approved by Southern California Association of Govern- ments (SCAG) and the Urban Mass Transportation Administration before the City may apply for Federal Transit Grant Funds. It was MOVED by Council- man Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that both the Program and Projects be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None 5-2075 - '8 - ,/ CONS ENT ITEMS j-~1~i'\ ~RK - I HIGHLAND OAKS AREA (Referred to staff) A SCAG d ;(AB 2290) SUPPORTED I ,- .::r10-/ f's'CRID ::-- Ie 4'-: S ta te I Legislation Opposed ,/ ORDINANCE NO. 1532 CARRIED OVER UNTIL JULY 15 ORDINANCE ~O. 1533 ADOPTED I 21: B794 On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following items were APPROVED: p Final map of Tract No. 32498 - 13 lot subdivision at 274-80 W. Foothill Boulevard. Work performed by Shepherd & Morgan in the remodeling of the Library Lobby area accepted and final payment authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract. Financial statement as of April 30, 1975. ACCEPTED. Council received and referred the communication from Mrs. Peter C. Schaller concerning the development of a park in the Highland 'Oaks- Highland Vista area to staff for review and recommendation. This on Motion by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously. Mrs. Schaller will be so advised. Council reviewed Assembly Bill (No. 2290) whichhas been introduced concerning recognition of the present Southern California Association of Government functions but also establishes that no taxing authority is authorized and that participation and assessment would be voluntary. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Bill be SUPPORTED and that a resolution be so adopted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott,Saelid, Helms, GiIb None None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows Council went on record as opposing two bills (Senate Bills 101 and 1246) in support of the request of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Weaknesses of the two legislative proposals were set forth in the communication from the District dated April 29, 1975: Staff will check on the length of terms of the Directors and report back to Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None This agenda item will be before Council on July 15. It pertains to regulations and licensing of patio, garage and backyard sales. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 6424.2.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIREWORKS SALES." 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None 5-20-75 - 9 - ORDINANCE NO. 1534 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1535 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO, 4492 ADOPTED I RESOLUTION /NO. 4493 ADOPTED ,RESOLllTION jNO. 4497 ADOPTeD 2l:B795 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 2842.1, 2843 AND 2844.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RAISING THE MINIMUM AMOUNT REQUIRING BIDDING PROCEDURES TO $6,000." 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 INTRODUCED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, 5aelid, Helms, Gilb None None "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9275.4.7 (2) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERMITTING COMMERCIAL TOWING SERVICE IN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS," I It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, 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 Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF. SUPERVISORS DEDICATE THE ARCADIA ROSE GARDEN AS A MEMORIAL 10 THE UTE REVEREND MONSIGNOR GERALD M. O'KEEFFE. It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, 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 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4456 TO PROVIDE FOR A STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE ARCADIA BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION". 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, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4072." I It was the consensus of Council that Section 4 be changed to read "The residency requirement set forth in Section 2, above, shall not be applicable to any non-resident incumbent members of the Youth Commission.1f It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4497 be waived and that same be ADOPTED with the amendment of Section 4 as stated above. AYES, NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms, Gilb None None 5-20-75 - 10 - PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RESOLUTION NO. 4498 ADOPTED 9--311 I BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION SAELID SCOTT SCOTT SCOTT SCOTT LAUBER EXECUTIVE SESSION I\DJOURNMENT :0 DATE :ERTAIN 21:8796 In order to consider the following the prov~s~ons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME." I 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 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Lauber, Scott, Saelid, Helms Gilb None None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously, Mrs. Eleanor Himelhoch, representing the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, and Mrs. Camillus Angel, represent- ing the Arcadia Garden Club, were appointed to the Bicentennial Commission. Referred to Sunday traffic problems at First Avenue and Alice Street, Arcadia Presbyterian Church location. Referred again to the enforcement of bicycle regulations. Referred to soliciting proposals from all local travel agencies by the Sister City Friendship Club. The Director of Public Works will check to see if a long term option might be available on the property at California and Second Avenues for eventual park purposes. Referred to the condition of trees in the parkway on his residence property. Referred to contents of some of the letters received during the Hugo Reid Drive closure matter -- with particular emphasis on a petition with 91 signatures asking for a traffic study primarily on Harvard Drive. The Director of Public Works advised that his department is updating traffic count data for this area. At 10:45 p,m, the meeting adjourned to an executive session. Ac 11:00 p,m. the meeting adjourned to May 21 at 4:00 p.m. in memory of the late Fire Chief Lawrence Way. a:: . ATTEST: ~~~~~ City Clerk 5-20-75 - II -