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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 16,1971 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK '~oc~w, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL 19:7781 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Rall. Councilman Don W. Rage Councilman C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the following minutes be approved: Regular Meetings Adjourned Regular Meetings Special Meeting January 19, February 2 January 27, February 1 February 5, 1971 HEARING Planning Commission recommendation that the width of automobile parking (Parking stalls be increased to nine feet except in Residential, C-M and M zones. Stalls) The Planning Director explained that a survey revealed the average width t. . of a car was 6' 6" and the maximum width 6' 8" and that the Commission felt (7/ 7_~'1hairPin markings of a minimum of 2' would aid the driver in parking. j~ J Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard , the hearing was CLOSED On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by ~,(t~11(, Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman I Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 722) be SUSTAINED and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate document. IHEARING (C.U.P.) PCA).P TRACT NO. 29693 ( CONDOMINIUM) 4-~ /~)t/& PERSONNEL RULES and REGULATIONS \"I (?: /.) , ,J . 'J'.-vt. l( JI. , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Planning Commission recommendation in the granting of a conditional use permit for the continuance of a riding academy and residence at 11721 East Clark Street. This matter had been continued pending the results of a soil test now underway in the area, hence it will be before Council on March 16. On recommendation of the Planning Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 29693 (condominium at 1136 Arcadia Avenue) be APPROVED subject to all conditions specified by the Commission, the Water Department and the Department of Public Works. On recommendation of the Personnel Board it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 2-16-71 - 1 - SIGNS AIRPORT (CONTINUED) ./ EYE CLINIC (continued) ./ RESOLUTION NO. 4187 (ADOPl'ED) 0/" (EDISON RATE INCREASE) / 19:7782 revised Personnel Rules and Regulations be APPROVED. (Resolution No. 4186 adopted later in this meeting.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Cons~dine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None None The communication from the local Chamber of Commerce with regard to the request of the El Monte Chamber of Commerce for the installation of airport directional signs at major intersections of Santa Anita Avenue was continued pending further staff investigation. The communication from the local Jaycees was CONTINUED pending further staff investigation. The eye clinic is to be held at the Baldwin Stocker Elementary School on Sunday March 14. I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4187 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING THE REQUEST OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR A SUBSTANTIAL RATE INCREASE." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4187 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None NOTE: The City Manager will direct a communication setting forth the position of the City in asking careful consideration of the proposed increased cost to cities. d STORM DRAIN On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works it was ENGINEERING MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll AGREEMENT call vote as follows that the Agreements with the Los Angeles County Flood > , J i?, :_./" Control District for the design and construction of the 1970 Storm Drain /J /..//#~a " Bond Issue Projects within the City be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Il)'/."'-: /-' Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney (See Department of Public Works' report dated January 29, 1971 on file in the office of the City Clerk.) STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE (Engineering consultants) .d' ././> " , J' . t, ./.. f/ / AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None None It was noted in the staff report of January 29, 1971 (on file in the office of the City Clerk) that under the terms of the 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue I the City is responsible for providing all of the necessary engineering for those projects within the City with the exception of the drain line crossing Lower Azusa Road. Recommendations were made for the retention of engineering consultants therefor. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilma ~ Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that Engineering-Science, Inc., be employed to prepare the plans and specifications for Projects 1450 and 9602, and that Wilsey & Ham be employed to prepare the plans and specifications for Project 9635 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 2-16-71 - 2 - M D S (Traffic St udy APPROVED) .4 ,(",--' ;' ./'f1~.;.."" .....~ WORK ACCEPTED (Water Main) I 1-1'11- HI CAPIT AL PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS STUDY ~~ CONTROL ALARM SYSTEMS.......-- ORDINANCE NO. 1424 INTRODUCED 19:7783 On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows the filing of an application with the State Office of Traffic Safety in connection with the highway safety project granted for municipal data system was APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None On recommendation of the City Manager and Water Manager the work as completed by Barron & Eckhart in the ins tallation of the Baldwin Avenue transmission main was ACCEPTED and final payment authorized in conformance with the contract: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None A public hearing was scheduled for March 2, 1971 on the proposed Capital Program for the next five years. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the Communications Study of all systems in the city was accepted in concept set forth in a report prepared in January 1971 by the Adminis- trative Assistant who was commended in his effort. The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 1424 for the first time, explained in detail its contents and read the title, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE CALLING DEVICES." 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 Ordinance No. 1424 be waived and that same be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The Ordinance was prepared on recommendation of the Fire and Police Chiefs in an effort to control alarm systems. Resolution of regulations will be prepared for consideration at the next regular meeting. ECONOMIC Council received and accepted the job title and duties for an economic COORDINATOR coordinator as outlined in the City Manager's report dated February 12, 1971. DUTIES (, .-,? ,2 / APPROVED U" h"'7~ IFIRE TRAINING' The City Manager submitted a report including, the recommendations of the Fire CENTER Chief and the Planning Director in connection with a training tower needed ~ I? for the fire department and suggested authorization to proceed. It was _ Ii, MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll ~ call vote as follows that staff study and recommend an architect to prepare ." (1.;> 7 "-t:'J/" plans, specifications and cost estimates. It was noted that there is &,,/: I.-' $92,000 in the Capital Program for the tower. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 2-16-71 - 3 - WABAPA , EXHIBIT APPROVED IT '1;1' I. (II RESOLUTION NO. 4185 FASHION PARK CONDITION 8 .1'- I,J ,,? 1 CONDITION 8 CONDITION 8e CONDITION 12 CONDITION 16 CONDITION 21 19:7784 On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold an "God and His World" exhibit on February 22 - 27 was APPROVED. Insurance coverage to be provided. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 4185 establishing regulations for certain property at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue upon its reclassification to the C-2, D and H zones. Review of the conditions foilowed. At issue was whether or not to require Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., to pay without limitation the cost of designing, ~onstructing or reconstructingl streets and other structures and devices which qouncil determined were necessary for the control of traffic generated by the center. Following this extensive discussion Councilman Helms MOVED to amend the third line of this paragraph to read,"...ICity. Council from time to time, but not exceed in five years from final completion of the project, determines to be required for the accommodation and control of the vehicular traffic which will be generated in whole or in part, by the shopping center." Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms Councilmen Considine, Butterworth None Gordon Marlow, 310 W. Camino Real, addressed Council stating in part that he felt underground parking should be required; that residents will face a health hazard due to the large parking area and Council should be more concerned in that regard. Following further discussion on the responsibility of Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., in the area of street reconstruction, it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that the primary motion on Condition 8 be amended to include in the fifth line after the words "shopping center", the words "provided that dedication of property or the widening of Baldwin Avenue other than as provided in this resolution, shall not be required." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth Councilman Considine None Eighth line after the words "Traffic routes" add the words "and time schedule". Third line after the words "for all employees" add the words "of the shopping center." Second line after the words "shall be submitted to" add the words "Planning Department II . I Second line after the words '''condition of this resolution" add the words lIio a manner not inconsistent with the concept and substance of this resolution". Following the review by the Planning Director of the Design Overlay indi- cating locations of the proposed facilities and landscaped areas, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows that all of the aforementioned amendments to Resolution No. 4185 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth Councilman Considine None 2-16-71 l - 4 - 19 :7785 It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of Resolution No. 4185, as amended, be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None It Was further MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on a 3 to 2 vote as follows that Resolution No. 4185 as amended be ADOPrED: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Rage, Councilmen Arth, None Helms, Butterworth Considine (Mr. Considine did not concur with the provisions of Condition 8.) Be it noted that this resolution will be effective only if Ordinance No. 1425 is approved by the electorate at the Special Election to be held April 20, 1971. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of NO. 4186 Resolution No. 4186 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY (Personnel) OF ARCADIA ADOPrING ,PERSONNEL RULES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS ADOPrED, , ESTABLISHING SUCH RULES." ~ t ' . It was MOVED by Cou~cilman Helms, seconded by Cou~cilman Co~sidine and ./) 'I '"".~, carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body I,.... .. ~ Yof Resolution No. 4186 be WAIVED and that Resolution No. 4186 be and it j ."'" ^ is hereby ADOPrED. l AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE ~), ~ At the suggestion of Mayor Butterworth and with the concurrence of Council the City Attorney will draft a proposed resolution urging Congress to consider making available earthquake insurance to local residents at a nominal cost. COMMENDATION I/J ~:.-'l r Council concurred in Councilman Helms' commendation to Mayor Butterworth for the manner in which he has presided during the Fashion Park hearings and proceedings. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Butterworth adjourned the meeting sine die at 10:30 p.m. I Pc! (}3~-~ Mayor ATTEST: ). 2-16~ 71 - 5 -