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PLEDGE OF
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ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
CONDITIONAL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 1971
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 16, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of
the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. James Ha .gelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Mayor Edward L, Butterworth
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1971 were APPROVED on MOTION
by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
The request of Keith Davidson for a conditional use permit to continue the
use of property at 11721 Clark Street (Chicago Park) as a riding academy
and residence, This matter had been continued pending the result of a sub-
surface soils study undertaken by the City. The City Manager reviewed the
findings of said study dated March 19 in which a fill problem was indicated
for a major portion of the Chicago Park area and that the land was not
suitabLe in its present state for industriaL or recreational use; that it
would have to be excavated and problems could not be avoided.
In considering the subject application Mayor Butterworth advised that the
public hearing remained open and Keith Davidson, 1122 W. Huntington Drive,
referred to his concern for the conditional use permit for the riding stable;
that he had expended a great deal of money in endeavoring to clear title to
his approximately 11 acres and would like some degree of protection by being
able to negotiate a reasonably long term lease for the operation of the
stable.
Some discussion held on the possibility of Mr, Davidson waiving right to
claim damages if the city granted a conditional use permit for say five
years and then found it feasible to proceed with the industrial development
of the entire area. Mr, Davidson asked for a continuation. On MOTION by
Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously
the matter was continued to the regular meeting of April 20. Mr. Davidson
will confer with his legal counsel during the interim.
Appeal filed by Mrs. Dorothy Graves from the decision of the Planning
Commission in its denial of her application for a lot split at 1902 S. Sixth
Avenue. (Cont inued from March' 2)'
Councilman Hage explored his findings upon visiting the property and stated
in part that in his opinion there are similar sized lots in the subject area
which is very well developed and maintained - that he could not see where
traffic would be increased on Wistaria Avenue if another home were added,
and he would be in favor of the request, Councilman Helms concurred.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be overruled and that the lot split be APPROVED subject
to specified conditions as set forth in the Planning Department report
dated February 9, 1971.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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HEARING
(Business
Permit )
APPROVED
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Application of Steven W, Farley, dba This-N-That, for a business permit to
conduct a second-hand store at 42 E. Foothill Boulevard, Mayor Butt'erwor.t~
declared thehearing open and the applicant residing at 355 E: Forest Avenue,
stated in p8rt that he has been connected with a similar business in
another city and would now like to establish one of his own; that he would.
keep an inventory of all items brought in on consignment and would cooperate
fully with the City in any of its requirements concerning the merchandise:
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On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the hearing was CLOSED. Councilman Helms then MOVED to grant
a Council Permit for the balance of the calendar year, subject to regu-
lations to be specified by the City Manager, City Attorney and the Chief
of Police. Prior to renewal the matter will be reviewed by Council,
Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(NATURE
CENTER -
WILDERNESS
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EqUIPMENT
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Max Isoard, KMAX Radio Station, 37 W. Huntington Drive, explored the parking
situation on Huntington Drive and asked that the one-hour parking limit be
changed to unlimited. He noted that there is a loading zone. Council
indicated it has reservations about permitting all day parking in one block
on Huntington Drive thereby setting it apart from the rest of that street.
However, the City Manager will study the problem in an endeavor to see if
a solution is forthcoming.
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously the plans and specifications for the John Panatier Nature
Center and classroom, proposed for construction at Wilderness Park, was
APPROVED along with AUTHORITY to advertise for bids to be returned April 15,
Council had previously reviewed an architectural rendering of the proposed
facility.
The City Manager and Fire Chief reported on the following bids received for
a triple combination pumping engine and made recommendation for the purchase
thereof:
Ward La France $ 47,183,85
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Less trade-in 1,100.00
Motor Truck Distributors Co.
(Mack Truck) $ 47,423,78
Less trade- in 1,250.00
Crown Coach Corp. $ 53,457,39
Less Trade-in 500.00
Van Pelt, Inc, $ 57,350,00
Less trade-in 1,000,00
$ :46,083,85
$ 46,173.78
$ 52,957,39
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$56,350.00
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the bid of Motor Truck Distributors
Company for a Mack Truck in the total amount of $46,173,78 be accepted;
that all other bids be rejected, It was noted that this truck will be
more economical and with the same type motor and equipment currently
being used, it can be better serviced and repaired in the area. Capital
Program Account has $44,800 earmarked for this purchase, the balance may
be met from surplus in that Fund.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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The City Manager and Director of Public Works
bids received for three trucks for the Public
recommendation for the purchase thereof:
1 Ton Truck with
Vendor Sprayer/Heater
International Harvester $ 7,224,56
Ray Gaskin Service 7,726.60
Mission Chevrolet 7,839.07
Fou 1ger Ford 7 , 9 50.00
Orrin W. Fox 8,071.80
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reported on the following
Works Department and made
2~ Ton Dump Truck
with Hoist
$ 6,364.32
6,763,80
7,674.28
7,722.30
7,334.75
~ Ton
Pickup
$ 2,147.76
2,515.30
2,614.53
2,496,15
2,456,85
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the bid of International Harvester in the
total amount of $15,736,64 be ACCEPTED; that all other bids be rejected.
Funds available in the current budget.
I AYES: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth'
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PAINTING The City Manager and the Director of Finance reported on bids received for
Public painting portions of the Civic Center, Police Facility, Firing Range and
Buildings the Library, Because the bids are all well in excess of the amount
bi / budgeted it was recommended that only the Library be painted by the low.
j:J[ f.: -",./,...,Jbidder and that an effort be made to have the balance oJ the work 'done
within the budgeted figures. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that
the low bid of Michael's Painting and Decorating Company in the amount of
$5,175.00 (exterior $2,963, interior $2,212) be ACCEPTED; that all other
bids for this particular work be REJECTED.
MICHILLINDA
AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT
RESOLUTION
NO. 4191
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MICHILLINDA
AVENUE
UNDER GROUNDING
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and
carried on roll call vote as follows that all bids for the Civic Center,
Police Facility, and Firing Range be REJECTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the County Board
of Supervisors had adopted a resolution to designate a portion of Michillinda
Avenue within the City jurisdiction a part of the County Road System
contingent on Council approval. The County proposes to improve said street
between Colorado Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard prior to the opening of
that section of the Foothill Freeway currently under construction, All
work will be at no expense to the City, Whereupon the City Attorney
presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4191,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF MICHILLINDA AVENUE WITHIN SAID
CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 4191 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Manager and Director of Public Works submitted a communication and
a plot plan from the Southern California Edison Company on which is depicted
certain 10' easements needed for the Michillinda Avenue Underground
Utilities District #4, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the Mayor
and City Clerk be and they are hereby AUTHORIZED to execute the Grant of
easement, The City Attorney will prepare the appropriate resolution.
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STREET
NAME SIGNS
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WORK
COMPLETION
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PROPERTY
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The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on improved street
name sign legibility (report dated March 12) by painting street names on
the curbs where there are existing post-mounted signs, Reflective beads
would be incorporated in the signs which would benefit night-time driving
conditions. Council indicated a desire to obtain bids for two concepts,
one for just the street name and one for the street name with the block
number, i.e" Lemon Avenue, 300 West. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows
that staff be AUTHORIZED to obtain proposals as indicated, Funds are in
the 70-71 Capital Improvement Project Program,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works
the work as performed by Vernon Paving Company in the improvement of
Second Avenue was ACCEPTED and final payment AUTHORIZED in accordance
with the contract on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The Director of Public Works will provide Council with a report incorpo-
rating the reasons for the traffic pattern at Indiana Avenue, Huntington
Drive, and Second Avenue.
On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on
roll call vote as follows the option to purchase city owned property on
Santa Anita Avenue north of Wheeler Avenue was extended on request by the
optionee, Union Realco, for a period of 30 days. It was noted that $3000
had been tendered, The new expiration date would be April 3, 1971.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Mayor Butterworth will contact Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
concerning city owned property at the southwest corner of First and
Wheeler Avenues,
The City Manager will respond to the El Monte Chamber of Commerce and the
City of Hope inquiries concerning the placing of directional signs at
various intersections. Need for such signs is not indicated at the present
time.
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WOMAN'S CLUB The inquiry of the Woman's Club as to whether or not the City would be
PROPERTY interested in acquiring its property at 324 S, First Avenue was discussed
~ ' " along with reports of the staff, Mayor Butterworth observed in part that
7';lfl~"/./ it appears unless the Club can find some solution to its economic problem
I' it may be a great loss to the community; that at this point a solution is
unknown.
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Mrs, William Greenway, President, stated in part that perhaps the property
could become an asset to the City; that hopefully it could also become a
landmark and asked for consideration of the communication. The City
Manager will pursue the matter to seek out a solution other than presented
in the reports.
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EYE MOBILE
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PROPERTY
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1426
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NO, 1427
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It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that the request of the Lion's Club for permission to
use the city parking lot between the Library and the Masonic Temple on
April 17 be GRANTED. The project is a public service to all persons
35 years of age and over and will screen for glaucoma.
Council had recently expressed an interest in obtaining an analysis of
the relationship between land values and the feasibility of high rise
buildings including offices and apartments. The City Manager submitted a
proposal from James R. Anderson of the Real Estate Research Corporation
indicating the scope and cost of such a study. Mr. Anderson was asked
if it were possible to reach an optimum building height and he explained
what he would be able to provide - that the study would not be directed
to any specific site but would consider the minimum size of buildings
that would be feasible assuming various land values - conclusions would
be supported by case studies, Council concurred in Councilman Considine's
observation that if high rise zoned properties cannot be developed
accordingly then the zoning should be removed and something more realistic
should be placed thereon. Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Anderson
for his interest in submitting the proposal.
The City Manager distributed first drafts of the proposed improvement to
city owned property adjacent to the Camino Grove School, He noted that
it was originally planned for this property to be a joint city-school
effort in which both the city property and the school playground would
be improved at the same time and the cost split on a 2/3 school 1/3 city
basis, however, the School does not have the financial capability at
this time to proceed. The School has agreed on the plans submitted.
Facilities proposed include a baseball infield;, basketb'all' and tennis
courts. The lack of tennis courts in the subject area was discussed
and Council instructed staff to look into the feasibility of constructing
four lighted tennis courts.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1426, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9122,4 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR COMPLYING WITH
CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON A Lor SPLIT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No, 1426 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1427, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
INCREASE THE SIZE OF PARKING SPACES FROM 8~ FEET TO 9 FEET AND PROVIDING
FOR STRIPING THEREOF."
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No, 1427 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4189
ADOPTED
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BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
Resignation
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Appointment
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
APPROPRIATION
Utilities Tax
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4189, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING RULES FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR
AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE DIALING,DEVICES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 4189 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Councilman Arth MOVED to accept with regret the
Harding from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission,
,Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
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resignation of Charles
Motion seconded by
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It was further MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried unanimously that William W. Wyman, 507 Monte Vista Road, be
appointed to fill the above mentioned vacancy to a term which will expire
June 30, 1974,
In order to consider the following it was MOVED by Councilman Hage,
seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the provisions
of the Procedural Ordinance be WAIVED.
In order to join the City of Fresno in connection with the defense of
the utilities tax it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that $250 be appropri-
ated from Manager's Contingency Account for said purpose.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously that April 28 w ill be proclaimed Prisoner of War Day (POW),
Mayor Butterworth will issue the proclamation,
Discussion initiated by Mayor Butterworth on the recent action of Los
Angeles County in dropping its support of the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG). He indicated his intention to write
to Supervisor Bonelli asking that he urge the County Board of Supervisors
to reconsider this step; that in his opinion if SCAG should dissolve it
would not be very long before the Legislature of California would impose
a mandatory regional government in which Cities very likely would have no I
voice and that there are problems which can only be solved on a regional
basis. He asked for ratification of the proposed letter, Councilman
Considine asked that the minutes reflect his opposition as he felt SCAG
is more of an organization for planning .. as a recommending and clearing
house and did not discern it as a regional government. Councilman Helms
MOVED to approve the proposed communication. Motion seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Arth, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
Councilman Considine
None
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MICHILLINDA
IMPROVEMENT
(Water line)
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ADJOURNMENT
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The City Manager advised that it is now necessary to install a 2600'
water pipeline in Michillinda Avenue from Colorado south prior to the
time the street is paved - cost of entire project estimated at $30,000 -
and that plans and specifications must be prepared therefor. Whereupon
it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
on roll call vote that Kenneth Mullen, consulting engineer, be retained
for said work and that staff be and it is authorized to purchase necessary
material for the project, Funds in 470-70.1 Account,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
The City Attorney advised that a lawsuit entitled '~omplaint for Declara-
tory Relief, Mandate, Prohibition, Accounting and Money" had been filed
by the Arcadia Police Relief Association on the City. It relates to a
claim for overtime for police officers lunch periods. On MOTION by
Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call
vote as follows the City Attorney was AUTHORIZED to respond and take any
action which may be appropriate under this lawsuit including any counter
claims, cross complaints or other affirmative action.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth
None
None
Mayor Butterworth adjourned the meeting sine die at 9:45 p.m.
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