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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AC1D O~ PILE ;~ THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 4, 1970
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on August 4,
1970, at 7:30 P.M.
Councilman C. Robert Arth
Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hag~ Helms, Butterworth
Councilman Considine
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously, the Minutes of the Regular meeting of July 21,
and the Adjourned Regular meeting of July 22, 1970, were APPROVED.
Councilman Rage abstained from voting on the minutes as he was
absent on said dates.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT Mayor Butterworth introduced George Watts the newly appointed
~ administrative assistant to the City Manager.
HEARING
(Zoning)
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(HIGH
SCHOOL)
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT,
RATIFIED
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The Planning Commission recommended certain changes in the zoning
and subdivision ordinances relating to Planned Unit Developments as
set forth in its Resolution No. 703, however, the City Attorney had
suggested some additional provisions and Council preferred to consider
the matter in its entirety. It was therefore MOVED by Councilman Arth,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the matter be
placed on the agenda for August 18 (next regular meeting). Mayor
Butterworth advised that, during the interim, those interested in
obtaining details could contact the Planning Department for this
information.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 706 granting a conditional use permit,
subject to specified conditions, for a high school, at 501 North Santa
Anita Avenue. The City Clerk advised that an appeal from the action of
the Commission had been filed. Pursuant to Code Section 9275,2.9 a
public hearing was scheduled for August 18 at 7:30 P.M. Richard Schaller,
606 Cornell Drive, was informed that the hearing will be the first order
of business on that date.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 707 granting a conditional use permit
under specified conditions for the reopening and operation_of an existing
restaurant at 516 East Live Oak Avenue, The Planning Director explained
that the subject site is properly zoned in C-2; that the building will
be refurbished and remodeled; mechanical equipment on the roof will be
screened and a driveway will be modified - all set forth as' conditions
in said resolution. He also noted that an existing free standing sign
is to be removed from the public right of way. The applicant asked for
the deletion of this one condition however, Mayor Butterworth explained
that Council could not grant this request as it would be a violation of
the Sign Ordinance which regulates all signs, It was then MOVED by
Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that
the action of the Commission be and it is hereby RATIFIED.
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RECREATION
CENTER
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LIBRARIAN
APPOINTMENT
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LEGISLATION
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TAXI RATES
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CONTRACT
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Council received the recommendation of the Youth Commission in
connection with the Community Recreation Center Report. The
recommendation of the Recreation Commission is forthcoming and
Council will await any further consideration until such time.
The City Manager noted that the City Librarian is a member of two
joint governmental agencies which circulate film and share the cost;
that with the retirement of Judith Moore and the appointment of
Richard E. Miller it is necessary to officially appoint the new
Librarian. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried unanimously that Richard E' Miller be and he is
hereby appointed as the City's representative on the Southern
California Film Circuit Commission and the Film Council Circuit
Commission.
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Council received communication from the local unit of the League of
Women Voters commending the City on its endeavors to reduce smog by
the conversion of city vehicles to natural gas. Reference was also
made in support of ACA 38 and its companion bill AB 729 and it was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously that the City go on record in support thereof,
The request of the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company for permission to
increase its rates was CONTINUED pending report and recommendation
from staff. Upon receipt of this Council will schedule a public
hearing on the matter. Councilman Helms submitted that in his opinion
it would be helpful to know the percentage of persons who use the taxi
service who are retired on fixed incomes.
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported on the
following bids received for the beautification of Live Oak Avenue
from Third Avenue to the East City Limits (Job No. 362) and recommended
the award of the contract to the low bidder:
Duke's Landscape
Landscape Associates
Valley Crest Landscape
Vista Landscape
R. O. Boyette Co.
Aldo's Landscape
Granada Landscape
California Landscape
Roy C. Barnett
A,
$14,595.00
16,700.00
17,198.00
17,882.00
19,363.00
19,478.00
19,733.00
20,500.00
27,900.00
B.
$2,835.00
1,600.00
1,500.00
2,200.00
1,200.00
1,900.00
1,000.00
3,500.00
2,000.00
C.
$ 125,00
500.00
396.00
250.00
4,800;00
200.00
2,000.00
150.00
700.00
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried 1
on roll call vote that the recommendation be accepted and the contract
awarded to the low bidder, Duke's Landscape Service,on the basis of
Alternates Band C in the amount of $11,760.00 plus $125.00 per month for
maintenance which will continue until the annual maintenance contract is
considered in February, 1971; that any irregularities or informalities
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
Attoi'rey;that the sum of $13,000 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital
Improvement Projects Account No. 285 and transferred to Cspita1 Improvement
Project Account No. 261.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Hage, due to business affiliation with the awardee
Councilman Considine
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Street
Maintenance)
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STREET
MAINTENANCE
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
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WORK
ACCEPTED
(Baldwin
Stocker):
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The City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported on the
following bids received for street maintenance (Job No.,350) and
recommended the award of the contract to the low bidder:
Vernon Paving Co
Sully Miller
Osborn Constructors
Crowell and Larson
Griffith Company
Louis S. Lopez
$ 81,266.75
85,371. 40
87,065.50
87,239 .40
94,482.75
Did not qualify
The project consists of annual street maintenance work for the two
fiscal years of 1968-69 and 1969-70 as all bids received last fall
were rejected due to high bids; that the recommended low bid for
asphalt paving is 46 cents per ton less than the low bid received
last year. !
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder, Vernon Paving Company, in the amount of $81,266.75;
that any irregularities or informalities 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; that the curb
and gutter portion of this project was included in the Capital Improve-
ment Projects Budget for 1969-70 and that $23,000 be appropriated from
Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 and transferred to Capital
Improvement Projects Account No. 264; that the asphalt paving on
Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road will be financed with State Gas Tax
Funds in the amount of $19,000 approved in the 1969-70 budget and to
fund the balance of the project that $50,000 be appropriated from
Unappropriated Surplus Account No, 290 in the General Fund and
transferred to Account No. 433-A-48.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works
it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for Street
Maintenance Project (Job No. 365) be APPROVED and the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids to be received August 17 with report
to Council on August 18. This project will consist of a hot rubberized
asphalt seal coat on Santa Anita Avenue between Huntington Drive and
Camino Real and will be financed with County Aid to Cities Gas Tax
Funds and Capital Improvement Project Funds.
The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that Victor
Construction Company had substantially completed the work at the
Baldwin Stocker Park with the exception of two items, 1) installation
of light fixtures due to delays in delivery by the manufacturer and
2) a slide which has not as yet been delivered to the contractor. It
was noted that final payment will not be made until these deficient
items have been installed.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the work be accepted and
final payment authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract and
the communication of staff dated July 31, 1970.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
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TRAFFIC
SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL
PLAN
EXPENDITURES
APPROVED
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Water
Lines)
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WILDERNESS
PARK
ADDITION
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
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The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the City's
traffic signal systems maintenance during the last fiscal year was
funded from County Aid to Cities money; that it was a satisfactory
and appropriate arrangement and recommended requesting by resolution
an allocation from the same funds for the maintenance of traffic
signals on Select System of Streets in the amount of $31,000 for
1970-71. It was so MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman
Hage and carried on the following roll call vote: (Resolution No. 5050
adopted later in this meeting).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
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Council received request of staff for approval of expenditures in
connection with the development of the General Plan - all incorporated
in staff report dated July 29, 1970, Brief discussion held on expending
funds which have not been Council authorized and with the explanation
by the City Manager of his understanding of the intention of Council
it was the consensus that the City Manager had acted with propriety in
this instance in light of what he understood to be the reasoning of
the legislative body. It was therefore MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows,
that the sum of $8,098 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects
and transferred to Capital Projects Account No. 643 - General Plan, for
such purpose, and further that the cost of renting a public address
syst~m and operation of the recording equipment, in connection with a
public hearing on the Fashion Park mtter held at the First Avenue
Junior High School on June 18th, be APPROVED for payment in the amount
of $159, to be paid from the Council Contingency Account 417-28.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None ,
Councilman Considine
On r~commendation of the City Manager and the Water Manager it was
MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously that the plans and specifications for the modification of
water distribution lines required for Foothill Freeway construction,
Phas~ IV, be APPROVED and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for such work to be received August 17 with report to Council
on August 18, 1970. Funds are budgeted in Account 470-70 Item 4 and
470-71 Item 5.
Council had previously approved $2000 for use for an architectural
study of a nature museum and classroom at Wilderness Park, The
Recr~ation Department now have a number of mounted exhibits of birds, 1
animals and reptiles found in the area and are stored in a shed, The
proposed building would provide adequate space for these along with a
small classroom for meetings concerned with wildlife of the area which
would be used by both the School and City. On MOTION by Councilman Arth,
seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, the staff was
authorized to solicit proposals from architects and make recommendation
to Council. (No appropriation to be authorized until decision is made
as to the architect).
In order to consider matters not on the agenda it was MOVED by Councilman
Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows,
that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
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PROPOSED
FASHION
PARK
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RESOLUTION
NO. ~7",{D'
ADOPTED
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Mayor Butterworth stated in part: "The proposal of Fashion Park, now
being considered by the Planning Commission, is probably the largest
single event, in one sense of the word~ to occur in this community
since the race track itself first came i~to being. I am sure that
there is no one on the Council who has not given some thougnt to the
possibility of a type of referendum. One would involve a special
election and, the other would be to consolidate with .the Statewide,
General Election to be held November 3, 1970. I made inquiry as to
the deadline fixed by the County Board of Supervisors when that body
would receive propositions to be placed on the ballot by municipalities,
I was shocked and surprised to find the date was August 5; that although
the matter is not yet even officially before Council, I asked the City
Attorney to prepare a proposed resolution which if adopted would place
the matter on the November ballot. That it is important that Council not
take final action until the matter is properly before us from the Commission,
but if Council does not preserve its option to place the matter on the
ballot in November it is lost forever, and if a referendum were to be
finally decided upon it would have to at a special election at which a
very limited number of people usually vote. So I submit to you for
consideration the advisability of adopting such a resolution at this
meeting...with the firm understanding that we have not finally reached
such a conclusion; that all we would be doing is to preserve the right
which would be irrevocably lost otherwise."
He then asked for observations and the thinking of Council. In answer
to Councilman Hage he stated in part that Council would not be reaching
a final conclusion and if the final conclusion is that Council does not
wish to place this on referendum the resolution may be withdrawn and
Council may take whatever action deemed appropriate at that time; but
by not adopting the resolution at this meeting the opportunity will be
lost.
Councilman Arth commended Mayor Butterworth on his foresight and concern
in looking ahead to such a possibility and compared a consolidated
election with that of a special election with regard to the number of
voters who turn out for both types of elections and the difference in
cost of such elections.
Councilman Helms asked the time element involved in the event Council
decided not to place the matter on the ballot for November and was
advised of an early September date.
The City Attorney then presented and read in full Resolution No. 5053
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF ARCADIA SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3, 1970, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 3, 1970."
Ray Rogers, Assistant General Manager of the Santa Anita Race Track,
stated in part that the track officials had no knowledge of this being
before Council at this meeting and of course have not had an opportunity
to study the matter. Mayor Butterworth answered in part that the
Council first saw the document at 7 PM this date; that time had not
;permitted the members of Council to study it either.
JFck Saelid, 821 Balboa Drive, expressed surprise and did not know
what effect a ballot measure would have; that it is obvious it would
throw the matter into a publicity campaign; that residents in the
Santa Anita Village Association might be hardpressed to move against
the publicity campaign of the race track with its resources; however,
did recognize that Council is endeavoring to retain a place on the
ballot if it COmes to that.
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RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1416
HELD OVER
ORDINANCE
NO. 1417
ADOPTED
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Mayor Butterworth stated in part that Council cannot prejudge what
the area residents would do in either case; that it is a possibility
that whomever is disappointed with the ultimate outcome would probably
obtain a referendum in any event and that being so it would be pre-
ferable to have it on the November ballot for reasons stated by
Councilman Arth.
Councilman Helms then MOVED to ADOPT Resolution No. 5053, Councilman
Hage seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
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Copies of the resolution will be available to those so desiring,
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5050, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO
CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM
STREETS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5050 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5051, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE FIRE MARSHAL'S REPORT OF WEED
ABATEMENT COSTS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 5051 be WAIVED and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
Regulating noise caused by mechanical equipment in residential districts.
HELD OVER to provide time for the City Attorney to consider points raised
in particular by Councilman Helms concerning enforceable standards; he 1
felt there should be some manner in which to determine that the equipment
maintains itself year after year in the same noise pattern as it
was when it was originally installed; that in the subject ordinance the
equipment could be maintained properly and because the ambiant noise in
the neighborhood might drop the equipment would suddenly become illegal;
that he felt there should be a better standard than that proposed. The
City Attorney will study and confer with Councilman Helms regarding the
various positions brought up during these deliberations and present the
ordinance for council consideration at a later date.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1417, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUITY OF THE COUNCIL IN THE EVENT
THAT FIVE VACANCIES EXIST ON THE COUNCIL."
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LEGISLATION
LACK OF
MARKETS
SALARY FOR
ACCOUNTANT
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APPOINTMENTS
Audit
Committee
ADJOURNMENT
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The ordinance provides that in the event five vacancies occur simul-
taneously on Council due to an airplane crash or some similar tragedy,
each School Board member would appoint one person to fill one vacancy
On the counci 1. The ordinance as written states "each of the. five
members of the Board of Education" the word "five" was deleted in
each instance it appears and will read "each member."
Councilman Helms then MOVED to INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 1417, as amended.
Councilman Arth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
Councilman Considine
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously, the City Manager was authorized to advise State
Senator Richardson that the City is in full support of his efforts
On behalf of the Bill to reduce lead content in gasoline and offer
assistance in getting it out of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Councilman Arth abstained from voting on the matter due to his
business affiliation.
Councilman Helms advised that in answer to his concern about the
lack of markets in the area east of Santa Anita and north and south
of Huntington Drive the City Manager had informed him that the major
markets felt the area would not support one of the larger facilities.
He then suggested that contact be made with one of the economy chains
which operate on a smaller level. Staff will follow through.
On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Hel~s,
seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously, that an Accountant,
under the supervision of the Director of Finance, be employed at a flat
salary of $850 per month. (Budget item).
Mayor Butterworth advised that he is hopeful that all existing vacancies
On Boards and/or Commissions will be filled at the next regular Council
meeting. A lso that the Audit Committee will meet at the close of this
'meeting.
At 9:10 P,M., the meeting was adjourned sine die,
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