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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 29,1970 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING SCHEDULED (Auto Centers) V HEARING SCHEDULED (Appeal) ~ AWARD OF CONTRACT (Naomi Ave) j;/:lJ~ I 19:7721 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 13 , 045 . 80 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 9-29-70 - 1 - 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. LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT jO/jO~ 0 TOPICS -- /,' . (../ EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Street Sweeper) tJ. PI?% !~i-I ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Transmission Main) .j~ :/'1/ '. '. 19 :7722 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. I 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. 9-29-70 - 2 - I I 19 :7723 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 ~ ~ " the City Clerk). . EVENT APPROVED ~ JANITORIAL SlICES 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. PATH APPROPRIATION APPROVED If ; (1- I If 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 - 3 - 9-29-70 BANNER APPROVED 1.. , 11-i COUNCIL MEMBERS EXCUSE~) 1; " : COMMENDATION (Fireme~) 11/ r, )( "' AUDIT /j. JOINT .' MEETIN,G JA '1: ..( r I, . ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS -f~ ~ ~';f! BALLOT PROPOSITION IJ ft.;Y 7 .' 'I' 1"- '. REVENUE FOR SHARING SUPPORT, ;) /), I I: I~ 4/ , ADJOURNMENT 19:7724 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. /dJJ:(J~ Mayor '.. ATTEST: ~ ~ -,~ - ~ 1{/ ity Clerk p , 9-29-70 - 4 - I I