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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGAINCE
ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
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,Lot Split
1050 Rancho Rd,
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,CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 6, 1976
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, April 6, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall,
Dr, James McCormick, Church of the Good Shepherd
Councilwoman Floretta K. Lauber
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16
were APPROVED.
Mayor Gilb announced the scheduling of public hearings on listed agenda
items as follows:
Planning Commission denial of Tentative Tract No. 31251 and consider-
ation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. May 18, 1976.
Petition from home~wners in the Upper Rancho Area requesting a zone
change for the Anoakia property to R-O & D from R-l. June 15, 1976.
ARA - Participation agreements between the Agency and Raymond and
Norma Link",d~Frank L. Winnaman for redevelopment of 130 E, Santa
Clara Street. May 4, 1976.
Proposed Assessment district for the expansion of the Towne Center
parking area. May 4, 1976.
Proposal to rent city-owned property at 25 N. Fourth Avenue.
April 20, 1976.
Appeal filed by John E. Gruben from the decision of the Planning
Commission in its denial of his application for a lot split at 1050
Rancho Road. The Planning Director explained that in 1969 Council
approved a division of this property into two separate lots and
because this realignment would leave the possibility for further
division at a later date a covenant was required prohibiting any
further split. The covenant was recorded April 22, 1969. The
Commission in considering this new application for further division
found that conditions surrounding the lot split had not changed sub-
stantially since the Council required the owner to record this
covenant and denied the application.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Ralph Rittenhouse, 660 W.
Camino Real, representing the applicant, stated in part that the
request is in keeping with lot splits which have occurred on Foothill
Boulevard and cited one across the street from the subject property
and others in the neighborhood which are near the same dimensions
they are requesting. As to the driveway facing Foothill he said
there are others with such driveways. He said the homes would sell
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in the neighborhood at $100,000 and would enhance the area. He gave
reasons why the former owner was willing to accept the conditions of
the covenant and asked for approval of the appeal.
Robert J. Richardson, 1042 Rancho Road, submitted and read from a
letter dated April 6 in opposition to the lot split. He felt the
proposal is not consistent with the existing character of Rancho Road
and would be detrimental to the value of his and other property.
Although the Freeway has been completed the character of the neighbor-
hood has not changed. The street has only eleven homes on relatively
large lots each one of which exceeds the size of the two proposed. He
did not object to the development of the property for one house but
did object to the construction of two houses which would only meet the
minimum requirements. Reference was made to the covenant which he
asked Council to uphold,
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Norman Richards, 1104 Rancho Road, agreed with the comments made by
Mr, Richardson and called attention to the large size of the lots
surrounding the property in question.
T. M. Terry, 188 W, Foothill Boulevard, made reference to the covenant
which he accepted as a safeguard to his property investment. He
agreed with the former speakers in opposition and called attention to
a 14" water line on the property in question and stated in part that
it has erupted on its own free will and flooded his property.
Thomas Cliffe, 1018 Rancho Road, expressed concern that the proposal
would alter the, character of the neighborhood and that it would have
a detrimental effect on the property values if approval were given to
what would actually be creating three lots of one parcel although it
had been split into two.
Ron Capron, 1040 Rancho Road, asked Council to abide by the Commission's
decision for denial.
Gary Jordan, 1026 Rancho Road, submitted that he thought the area
would remain the same for years to come and referred to a potential
traffic hazard. He asked Council to deny the appeal. Mrs. Jordan
also asked for denial,
Audrey Swanson, 1031 Rancho Road, said in part she would welcome
development on the property in question but not in this manner. She
referred to the covenant which she felt protected the other properties
on the street which she wanted to retain for its quality and asked
Council to deny the appeal. In response to a question she recited
what occurred when the prior owner asked for a triple lot split. He
was granted a split for two lots and signed the covenant prohibiting
further division.
Ray Baran, 1031 Rancho Road, agreed with what has been said and asked
for denial.
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Bernard Bender, 1114 Rancho Road, urged Council not to abandon the
covenant which was signed for protection of the neighborhood.. that
nothing has changed which would warrant the releasing of the covenant.
Mr. Rittenhouse spoke again in favor and said in part that there seems
'0 be some confusion about land values deteriorating due to the
requested lot split. He said in part that the area has already been
affected by the Freeway and that this is the only parcel of land
which could ever be split there.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unani-
mously.
Councilman Helms, having been on the Council when this matter was
originally considered and acted upon, stated in part that he feels the
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reasonS given at that time by persons in opposition.~o a:division of
the property are still valid; that there must be some stab'ility, in
government,. its action does have substance and solidity for the rights
of the people. He submitted that the former owner was willing to file
the covenant prohibiting further division of land and that a binding
contract was made at that time with the people of the City'.:' He felt
it would be a travesty for this Council to overrule that de~ision.
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Councilman Saelid commented in part that an obligation was assumed by
the former Council that there would be no further'lot splits in the
area. .that covenants are placed infrequently and that it must have
been intended to give some degree of assurance to those property owners
that the covenant would be permanent. He felt it would be capricious
on the part of Council to back down from that position unless there are
significant changes.
Councilman Scott agreed with the statements of the Councilmen, however,
he felt Council must also give full recognition to the importance of
people who own property which is legally subject to development,..
that he finds it difficult to penalize the owner of such property
because the neighborhood might change.. that property is purchased
adjacent to those which are potential for development. Because this is
heard so often it makes him a little fearful for the rights of those
who are in divisible areas to be at the will of those on the larger
parcels.
Councilwoman Lauber agreed and commented in part that she also looks
for the freedom of the individual property owner but there is a
different philosophy before Council at this time and referred to the
contents of the covenant~
It was then MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Scott
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Planning Commission's
denial of the lot split be sustained and that the appeal be and it is
hereby DENIED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Proposed Foothill Boulevard sewer project from Baldwin Avenue to' San
Carlos Road, The Director of Public Works explained that a petition
had been received from property owners representing 80 percent of the
land area in question requesting the implementation of an assessment
district to install the sewer to serve three tentative subdivisions
including one lot split which have been approved, The developers of the
proposed subdivisions have agreed to pay their share of the cost of
this new construction as well as their share of the cost of the existing
sewer facility installed concurrent with the Foothill Freeway con-
struction. (Report dated April 6 details this proposal.)
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and James Beck, 37 E, Huntington
Drive, representing the subdividers, stated in part that his office has
been authorized by the subdividers to prepare the plans and specifications
for the project at their expense. The Director of Public Works said his
department would accept this assistance.
11u;. Clyde Simpson, 450 W. Foothill, aSKed for, clarification, i.e,.,.
It one~~prop'ercl',' ,~ ~~ll h" ' ,
owner uOes not s~gn W~ e rece1ve connect1on to the sewer and will
not have to pay for that connection. She said although she will not
be able to use the easement she was in favor of it. The Director of
Public Works advised in part that he has not encountered anything in
the negotiations to lead him to believe that the developers have
promised the one property owner anything more than what has been offered
to Mrs. Simpson.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani-
mously.
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the report as presented be
APPROVED and that staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of
the plans and specifications for the installation of the sewer line as
outlined in the report. These will be presented to Council at a later
date;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council received a detailed report concerning traffic conditions on 1
Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenues. It was recommended in the report from
staff that Council consider installing a continuous 2-way left turn
lane in the subject area and eliminate curbside parking on Duarte Road
between the same two streets. projecturals of the accident locations
were reviewed by Council,
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one spoke in favor of the
proposal. Speaking in opposition were Jim Aaronian, 550 W. Duarte
Road, who felt crosswalks are a hazard and spoke of the speed of the
traffic. Wesley Anderson, 612 W. Duarte Road, did not think the
elimination of on-street parking would improve the situation. He spoke
of alternatives - one of which was to only permit ingress on Duarte
Road with the exit on Lovell. Arthur Fry, 231 W. Camino Real, suggested
a boulevard stop approach at Lovell.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously.
Councilman Helms stated in part that it is true the traffic does move
rapidly and one desiring to turn left must wait a long time depending
on that traffic. He referred to the various facilities there - the
medical buildings - the shopping center - and felt there is definitely
a traffic hazard. He would not want to make a decision at this time --
until something else can be worked out.
Councilman Scott suggested that perhaps a plan could be worked out
the owners of the buildings along a 'no left turn sign' approach.
continued in part that West Arcadia shopping area is feeling some
recession and that perhaps removing 30 some-odd parking spaces
would not help that section of the City..... that there must be
another way to solve the problem.
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It was the consensus of Council that staff look into the possibility of
directing ingress and egress to properties affected in order to clarify
the traffic pattern toward a more safe and Sane solution and it waS so
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried
unanimously. Staff will also confer with those who have requested
assistance.
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Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a
modification to permit a nonconforming sign at 1445 S. Baldwin Avenue.
This matter was continued from February 3. Henry Hege, representing
the tenant of the property (Mayhew Hatrack) explained the present legal
status of the ownership of the property and stated his client would be
willing to make modifications to the sign and remove the red arrow from
the sign which would then eliminate the encroachment on the setback.
He continued in part that with the limitation there isn't a legal way
to attach a sign to the building and asked that the sign be permitted
to remain with modification.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Lauber and carried unanimously.
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NO. 26379
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1211 S,
Santa Anita
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It was 'further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by'Councilman Scott
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sign be permitted
to remain with modification and the removal of the arrow.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map
of Tract No, 26379 which would create a ten unit condominium at 1000-
1004 W. Duarte Road subject to conditions outlined in the staff report
dated April 6. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that this
tentative map be approved subject to all conditions specified and that
Council finds this project would not have a substantial adverse impact
on the environment.
AYES: Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission recommendation concerning a zone variance for a
lot of substandard width at 1211 S. Santa Anita Avenue, It was
recommended for approval pursuant to Resolution No. 931. It is
proposed to create two lots from one and also a zone variance to allow
one of the lots to have a 65,45 width in lieu of the 75' required. It
was noted in the staff report that the proposed lot split and the
requested zone variance would provide for more consistency with other
lots in the area. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilwoman Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
application for the lot split and the zone variance be APPROVED subject
to conditions specified in the resolution.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council received Planning Commission Resolution No. 933 recommending
approval of a conditional use permit for a Fotomat Drive-Thru business
at 1003 S, Baldwin Avenue, It was noted in the report that the
proposed building would be located on the property at the southwest
corner of Baldwin and Fairview where a 7-Eleven Store is located. The
dimensions of the square footage to be used by the new facility were
indicated in the staff report. Conditions of approval were specified
in the resolution.
In Council considerations concern was expressed for the circulation of
traffic in this type of facility, the lighting factor which could if
not controlled reflect into the windows of the apartment complex
directly to the west and the vehicles making a turn into the facility
on Fairview would be directly in front of the apartment with only a
driveway between. The burden of traffic congestion on both Baldwin
and Fairview was a major concern and the majority of Council did not
think it compatible with the adjacent properties.
Councilwoman Lauber referred to other applications which were denied
for this type of facility and stated in part that this is the only one
which has had any merit in her opinion and noted that the Commission
was unanimous in its approval and that the Commission -has alway~
been very strict about this type of facility.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the application be DENIED.
AYES:
Council Members Saelid, Helms, Scott (on the basis of the
traffic burden), Gilb
Councilwoman Lauber
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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PARKING
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RESOLUTION
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Herb Fletcher, 175 W, Lemon Avenue, referred to the possibility of
damage to the pavement on Baldwin Avenue north of Las Tunas particularly
on the west side of the street by the watering that takes place in the
median strip - that it has deteriorated appreciably since 1975, He
noted that the Capital Improvement program reflects about $700,000 of
gas tax funds to be used for street improvement in the 1977-BO program,
He also referred to the lot split matter which Council had denied at
this meeting and suggested consideration of placing the same type of
covenant on all properties which would protect the property owners,
Mr. Fletcher also commented on the speed of traffic on Duarte Road and
recalled a suggestion he made some time ago by using a flashing red
light at the intersection on Duarte Road and not spend more funds for 1
traffic signals.
Council received the boundary map of proposed Assessment District 76-1
(Central Area Street and Parking Improvements) along with an explanation
of the extent of the proposed work and acquisition. A hearing was
scheduled for May 4 and the following documents were adopted therefor:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE GENERAL
NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT WORK AND SHOWING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
TO BE ASSESSED FOR CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPENSES OF SAID IMPROVEMENT.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 76-1
(CENTRAL AREA STREET AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL COVERING PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION THAT
THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES CERTAIN ACQUISITION AND
IMPROVEMENTS IN AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING THEREON.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 76-1
(CENTRAL AREA STREET AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS)
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution Nos. 4553 and
4554 be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
In order to consider the following item the provlslons of the Procedural
Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
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On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows the sum of $65,000 was appropriated
from Capital Outlay Fund for loan at 7% interest to the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency in order to proceed with the Huntington Drive and
Second Avenue project (See ARA minutes of this date).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Helms"Scott"Gilb
Councilman Saelid
None
The proposal to rent city-owned property at 25 N, Fourth Avenue had
been set for public hearing on April 20. Discussion was led by
Councilman Saelid who submitted that perhaps the hearing notice should
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cover the possibility of selling, leasing as well as renting the
property. The Economic Coordinator reiterated what had been reported
to the Land Committee - that staff asked that the property be rented
and not sold at this time because they are concerned about the overall
plan for the area particularly between'Second and Fifth Avenues and by
renting the City retains all options for future use.
Council received a comprehensive staff report concerning the request
for a crosswalk on Duarte Road between Santa Anita and El Monte.
Petitions were also received by the Director of Public Works for two
crosswalks. The Director's report contained statistics pro and con and
a staff recommendation was made however it was stated in the report
dated April 6 that as a safety device the mid-block crosswalk is suspect.
The majority of Council felt the proposal should be given a try, however,
Councilman Helms felt that in view of the statistical data and findings
submitted by staff showing the hazard of crosswalks that it is better
to leave the street unmarked and require the children to use the lighted
signal at the corners where there is greater degree of safety.
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Dan Anderson, High School Administrative staff, submitted that by not
installing the crosswalk it would encourage students to continue to
jaywalk and that it is unrealistic to expect students or adults to go
the long distance either to El Monte or Santa Anita to cross the street
and reference was made to the number of students signing the petition
which inferred that they would use the!~1~~~ He said he would undertake
a campaign to acquaint the students with their responsibilities in this
regard, although he agreed that there would still be those who would
probably jaywalk.
It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that one crosswalk be placed on
Duarte Road approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Duarte
Road and El Monte Avenue and that same conform to the State standards.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Scott, Gilb
Councilman Helms
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The City Manager advised that one of the requirements for maintaining
eligibility for Federal transit grant funds is the preparation of a
Short Range Transit Plan which is designed for the short-term (3-5 years)
transportation needs of the City. Limited Federal funds are available
to assis~ in the financing of the preparation of the plan. The City's
share would be $800 and to obtain the funds the City must commit $1000
worth of staff time to the project, The City staff would be assisted
by the SCAG staff and consultant for this project. Councilman Saelid
commented that for $800 he would rather the study be solely that of the
City staff or pay a consultant to assist in its preparation,
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried on roll call vote that the'Cooperative Agreement' between the
Southern California Association of Governments be APPROVED and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same on behalf of cvm
the City. (!j!1f1 SI'1-<='-li)
AYES: Council Members Lauber, 6.-.1 ;.1, Helms, Scott, Gilb NOES: Iione
ABSENT: None
Council received the request of the Southern California Rapid Transit
District for approval of its policy relating to placement and maintenance
of bus stops. Staff noted that a review of the material indicated the
possibility that the District may in the future request or require, the
City to maintain bus stops and in the event of a dispute relating to the
location of the bus stops the decision of the District would be final.
Staff noted its objections to these two items and it was MOVED by
Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unani-
mously that the Mayor be authorized to direct a letter to this effect
to the General Manager of the District.
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Council received the petition from residents in the vicinity of Coyle
and Third Avenues requesting traffic control devices to reduce the
speed and minimize collision frequency. The staff report set forth
accident records back to 1970 and that only two were collisions
between vehicles - all others were against fixed objects and speeding
was the cause of the others. That with the installation of certain
steps for improvement the situation apparently continues to be a
problem. Carl Harper, 2121 S. Third Avenue, Ben Smith 301 Coyle Avenue
and Dan Anderson, 309 Coyle Avenue, all expressed concern for the many
children in the area and asked that their request be granted. It was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried
unanimously that the Director of Public Works consider the approaches
to the curve area and that stop signs be located to control northbound
traffic at the subject corner and southbound traffic at Las Flores
Avenue.
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Council received the petition from residents of Arthur Avenue asking
assistance in checking speeding on that street and expressing concern
about the alarmingly high volume of traffic generated on that street -
about 780 vehicles in 24 hours. A report from staff indicated the
number of accidents and causes during the last six years.
Robert Rodriguez, 127 E. Arthur, spoke to the safety of the children
in the area and asked for a 3-way stop sign to be placed at the
intersection of First and Arthur Avenues. Mr. Rodriguez also noted
the loss of the "no thru traffic" sign and asked for replacement.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Saelid
and carried unanimously that a 3-way stop sign be installed at
First and Arthur Avenues and that the "no thru traffic" sign be
replaced.
Council adopted the following resolution in connection with Federal
Aid Urban Funding for the improvement of Las Tunas between Baldwin
and Live Oak.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4552, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO
AGREEMENT NO. 35, PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM
PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH
SUPPLEMENT. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 4552 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
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Staff advised that it had received an offer from Sierra Madre to
lease up to a maximum of 500 acre feet of water rights in the East
Unit of the Raymond Basin for the fiscal year 1975-76 at the rate
of $33 per acre foot. The agreement would be the same as last year
when 1000 acre feet were leased. Funds are in the Water Department
Budget. It was MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman
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Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City lease
up to 500 acre feet of water rights' from the City of Sierr~"Madre
for 1975-76 fiscal year and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counc il
.None
None
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On MOTION by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows the following two projects were
accepted and final payment authorized in accordance with the terms of
the contr ac t.
1. Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc., Second Avenue 3~-inch
Transmission Main - Job No, 514,
2. Indiana Street and Huntington Drive Improvement Job No. 447
performed by Crowell and Larson.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
Council received staff's report dated April 6 concerning a
communication requesting reduction in the speed limit on Foothill
Boulevard. Future study results will be judged on the merit of the
data obtained in investigations and recommendations to Council will
be forthcoming,
Council received a communication from Raymond L. Williams, 153
El Dorado Street, objecting to the printing of the election ballots
in both English and Spanish. Council concurred in this observation
and a letter will be directed to Mr. Williams explaining the re-
quirement for such printing. Further legislative steps will be taken
by Council upon receipt of pertinent information.
This ordinance will appear on agenda for April 20 -- it concerns
insurance coverage requirements for certain hazardous activities.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1558, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 360-380 CAMPUS DRIVE (PORTION OF HOLY'
ANGELS SCHOOL) from R-2 to R-l."
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 INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1559, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 115-165 WEST DUARTE ROAD (PORTION OF
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL) FROM R-2 TO R-l." '
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1560
INTRODUCED
\ . CLAIM DENIED
-' (Katayama)
CLAIM APPROVED
V ,.(Squibbs, et al)
AMENDMENT TO
TELEMETERING
CONTRACT
(Water
Sys tern)
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SMOKING
(Elevators)
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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 INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1560, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO PREZONE PROPERTY AT 9182 HUNTINGTON DRIVE (ANNEXATION 45) TO R-3."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Toshio Katayama
was denied on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney the settlement in the Arcadia
vs Squibbs, et al case was APPROVED for payment on MOTION by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney recommended an amendment to the contract with
James M. Montgomery, consulting engineers, in connection with the
preliminary plans and designs for a telemetering system for the Water
Department. His report dated April 1 detailed this matter from
April 1974 to date. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that James M,
Montgomery complete the engineering services under the contract,
including an additional design as directed by the Water Manager and
that the total contract be increased to $20,925, The additional fee
is in COmplete satisfaction of any and all additional services and
other charges, claims or demands Montgomery may have against the City
arising out of said contract and will give to the City a final design
which the Water Manager will approve and which may be constructed
subject to the subsequent approval of the City Council. That this
amendment be and it is hereby APPROVED and that the City Clerk and
the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to sign the amendment in form and content
approved by the City Attorney.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Lauber, Saelid, Helms, Scott, Gilb
None
None
I~ response to an inquiry by Councilman Helms the City Attorney advised
on no smoking enforcement in elevators.
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EL MONTE
AIRPORT
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY ASSN.
OF CITIES
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STOP SIGN
ADJOURNMENT
TO
DATE CERTAIN
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Councilman Helms referred to a series of letters and reports from the
County Board of Supervisors concerning the prohibition of jet aircraft
landing at the El Monte Airport. A request had been made by the City
for a copy of the County's policy decision which resulted in this
prohibition. This has not been received. He noted other communications
concerning this matter and submitted that in his opinion Council should
request from the County Board of Supervisors an affirmative written
statement prohibiting the operation of jet aircraft at that airport and
further that a serious study will be ~ade with respect to the alteration
of the airport traffic pattern. Councilman Helms then so MOVED. Motion
seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously.
In order to consider the following item the prov1s10ns of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Scott,
seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and
carried unanimously that Council recommend to the San Gabriel Valley
Association of Cities that Councilman Helms I tenure be continued to
the end of his term (June 1976). Mayor Gilb will submit this recommen-
dation by letter.
.
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On recommendation of Councilwoman Lauber the request of residents
for a stop sign at Old Oak Lane and Rodeo Road will be placed on the
agenda for April 20. Staff will submit a report at that time.
At 11:30 p.m, the meeting adjourned to April 17 at 8 a.m. at which time
a tour of city facilities will be made with the new Council members.
The tennis courts at the Baldwin reservoir will be dedicated that same
day at 9:15 a,m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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