HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 29,1970
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 1970
The City Council met in an adjourned regular session on Tuesday,
Sept~mber 29, 1970, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Mayor Edward L. Butterworth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1970, were
APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Arth and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried unanimously a public hearing was set for November 10
on the recommendation of the Planning Commission in granting a
conditional use permit for the construction of two tire, battery
and accessory stores in connection with the proposed regional
shopping center at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and
Baldwin Avenue. ( Applicant - Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc.)
It was noted that the aforementioned date (November 10) has already
been scheduled for the public hearing on the Planning Commission
denial of the application by Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., for
changes in the "H" Zone regulations. This action has been appealed
by the applicant.
The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on the following
bids received for the improvement of Naomi Avenue between Baldwin
Avenue and Golden West Avenue and recommended the award of contract to
the low bidder.
Louis S. Lopez
E. C. Construction
Sully Miller
Osborn Constructors
Universal Asphalt Co, Inc.
Crowell and Larson
D & W Paving
Vernon Paving
$ 12,356.55
12,400.40
12,517.70
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13,895.10
14,370.55
15,129.50
16,182.49
The curb and gutter and driveway aprons will be constructed with funds
deposited by the property owners and the balance of the project to be
funded from an appropriation as set forth in the following motion.
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to
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The City Manager referred to a communication dated August 5 from County
Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli concerning the City implementing its Topics
/~ .t/funds by participation in County sponsored programs on routes which
traverse several jurisdictions. He noted that the proposal has been
reviewed and that staff is satisfied that capacity and safety can be
increased and recommended that Council indicate its desire to participate.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously that Council certify to the County Board of
Supervisors its desire to participate in major arterial roadway improve-
ments within this City through the procedures contained in the "Proposal
for Development of Los Angeles Areawide TOPICS Plans and Type II Systems"
and that the Board of Supervisors be requested to include it in the
studies outlined therein.
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MAINTENANCE
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the low bidder, Louis S. Lopez, in the amount of $12,356.55; that
all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities
in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the
City Attorney. In addition, $8,500 to be appropriated from Reserve
for Capital Projects Account No. 285 to Capital Improvement Projects
Account No. 265.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Manager explained the procedure in the formation of a Lighting 'I
Maintenance District under the Municipal Lighting Maintenance District
Act of 1919 as set forth in his report dated September 25, 1970. Where-
upon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that the Director of Public Works be authorized to
prepare a report for the formation of a City-wide district utilizing the
Lighting Act of 1919 providing for collection of assessments on an ad
valorem basis which would eliminate much of the recurring non-productive
engineering work required by the 1927 Act.
The City Manager reported on bids received for the purchase of a street
sweeper and noted that only one meets the specifications and made
recommendation for the award of contract. (See report dated September
25, 1970).
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded
to the qualifying company, Kemp Yorke Company, in the amount of
$15,012.57; that other bids be rejected; that any informalities or
irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form
approved by the City Attorney. Funds are in the current budget.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
On recommendation of the City Manager and Water Manager it was MOVED
by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
for the construction of a 24" transmission main in Baldwin Avenue
from Foothill Boulevard to Gloria Road. It was noted that in
connection with the proposed Baldwin Avenue improvement by the County
(in the Anoakia area) it is vital that this construction be completed
during 1970. The plans and specifications are now being prepared for
which Council granted authority to employ the services of Kenneth I.
Mullen, consulting engineer.
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AWARD OF In connection with the above project bids were received for pipe and
CONTRACT fittings for said installation of a transmission main in Baldwin
Pipe and Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Gloria Road and the City Manager
Fittings explained the results and made recommendation for the award of
/ "~'1-6' contract. (Reports dated September 29 and on fiLe in the office of
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EVENT
APPROVED
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It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roLl caLl vote as follows, that the contract be awarded
to Pacific States Pipe Company in the amount of $27,332.00; that all
other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irreguLarities in
the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City
CLerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City
Att orney .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman HeLms, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried u~animously that the West Arcadia Business and ProfessionaL
Association be granted permission to display a Science Trailer in its
parking lot October 1 - 3 in the parking area. The project is sponsored
by the Pacific Telephone Company.
The City Manager recommended an extension of thirty days to the existing
janitorial service contract with Ace Maintenance Company and it was
MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously that the recommendation be accepted and APPROVED. The
contract was extended for sixty days from August 1 and this action will
extend it until November 1. It was noted that this extension is
acceptable to the company.
SALE OF CITY The proposed purchaser of city owned land at Santa Anita Avenue and
OWNED LAND Wheeler Street asked that one of the conditions of the option agreement
(Towne be amended; that the deadline for filing an application for a permanent
Cente~) loan to finance the construction of an eight story building on said site
J,oj C,: ,t .t"be extended to October 9, 1970. In response to an inquiry by the City
/./ . A~torney, Tom Gaston stated in ,part that he is confident the requested
, ,,,:',, ;/.J-.JJ-~ ''date can be met. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded
.' by, Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that
the request be granted and that the Option Agreement so indicate.
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APPROPRIATION
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The request of Path, Inc., for financial assistance was APPROVED on
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
on roll call vote as follows, that $500 be APPROPRIATED from Council
Contingency Account. Councilman Arth observed that the Teen Center
is now open and suggested a visit to the facility.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
In order to consider items not on the official agenda it was MOVED
by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
on roll call vote as follows, that the provisions of the Procedural
Ordinance be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
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The request of Claude Snow of the United California Bank at 1028 South
.,'" Baldwin Avenue for permission to hang a banner on the building for one
.' day - October 9 - was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded
by CounCilman Considine and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously, Councilmen Arth, Butterworth and Helms were
excused from attending the next two regular council meetings. (They
will be out of the city in conjunction with the Sister City Project).
The City Firemen were commended on their fine performance in readily
controlling a recent fire in the Wilderness Park area.
In connection with the report of the independent auditor, Council
and staff will review the contents at a later date.
A joint meeting has been scheduled for November 2 between the School
Board and the City Council.
On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman '
Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that
staff be authorized to commence annexation proceedings of the City
Water Department's Plant consisting of wells and booster pumps at
1179 E. Longden Avenue currently outside city limits.
Brief reference made to Proposition I on the forthcoming November
Ballot - concerning a bond issue under which the State would make
money available for using water treatment facilities.
Council went on record in support of the position taken by the
National League of Cities in favor of Federal Revenue Sharing.
Federal and State Legislators will be so advised.
At 8:15 p.m., the meeting adjourned sine die.
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