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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1971
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session on Tuesday, October 19, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
INVOCAtION
At the request of Mayor Helms the invocation rendered by the
Rev. James W. Hagelganz of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church is herein-
after a part of the proceedings.
"0 God, we are grateful for the gifts of life and communities.
We are a fortunate people. We have a great deal. We have
more than we realize. We pause to say :~hank you, 0 God.'
"We are grateful for our community leaders, and especially for
the men who make up our City Council. Guide them in their
deliberations. As they listen, help them to hear the plea
of the people. Help them to grasp the truth; to avoid the
spurious, and make decisions based on the convictions of the
right, rather than convenience or popularity.
"0 God, we are mindful that there are differing opinions held
on almost every issue. Help us to listen, to feel and
understand positions other than our own. We are grateful
for the times decisions go our way. Help us to be more
understanding and loving when decisions go, not only for us,
but against us. Help us to try to really be a people under
God indivisible.
"Bless our community with the reality of your truth and grace,
and help each of us to discern your will through Jesus Christ.
Amen."
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Councilman C. Robert Arth
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
MINUTE
APPROVAL
The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21 and the
adjourned meetings of September 16 and September 30 were APPROVED
on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried unanimously with the exception of Councilman Arth
who abstained from voting as he was on an excused absence from
said meetings.
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The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5 were APPROVED
on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Mayor Helms and
carried unanimously with the exception of Councilmen Arth and
Hage who abstained from voting as they were on excused absences
from said meeting.
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Application of Glenn Warmer, dba Coast-United Advertising Company, Inc.,
for a Council Permit to allow advertisi ng to be placed on benches.
This is a change of ownership application - the company having been
licensed for this purpose by the City for a number of years. The
City Manager advised that there are 85 benches and the license fee is
$5 per year per each bench.
Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and Mrs. Charles Beatty, Chairman
of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, referred to recent action by the
Commission in recommending to Council that advertising on benches be
eliminated by adopting an amendment to the City Code that public
benches be replaced with a uniform park-type bench - this tn an
endeavor to improve and beautify the City. She noted in part that
surrounding cities (Sierra Madre, Pasadena, San Marino) do not permit 1
advertising on their city owned benches, and that there are existing
sign ordinances but they do not cover the subject advertising; that
bench advertising constitutes visual pollution. No one else desiring
to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded
by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued on replacement cost which staff estimated to be around
$6,375 and maintenance at about $500. Ways of accomplishing the end
were explored with the thought that it would not be economically
feasible to replace all of the benches at one time or to purchase new
ones at one time either; that the City could on an amortization basis
replace benches as the need for replacement arises and at that time
assume full ownership and eliminate advertising at that time. However,
staff will draft an agreement to work out with the applicant. Whereupon,
it was MOVED that staff be AUTHORIZED to draft an agreement to be
executed by the City and the Coast-United Advertising Company. Appre-
ciation was expressed to the Commission for its concern.
APPEAL from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of an
application to divide property at 102 - 124 E. Longden Avenue (Tract
No. 24089) extension of Greenfield Avenue. It was noted that the
Raycraft Construction Company originally filed an application for
permission to construct a five lot subdivision. This was later changed
to a four lot development and would call for an approximate 84'
extension of Greenfield Avenue, a 'cul de sac which exceeds the 500'
maximum length. It was submitted that the proposed development would
virtually eliminate the future possibility of a link-up with Longden
Avenue which the Commission felt should eventually occur.
Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and Gordon Maddock, 1510 S.
Baldwin Avenue, representing the owners of the subject properties,
stated in part that he had met many times with city staff and finally
agreed on the plan referred to by the Planning Director. He explored
this plan in detail, which calls for a 4 lot subdivision and makes
provision for future street extension. He noted the incapability of
acqulrlng the necessary property for street extension at this time and
objected to the recommended requirement if approved of paying for a
water main and easement through to Longden or Lee Avenues; that the 4
lots should not have to pay to booster up the system for the existing
48 lots; that they would be willing to pay their proportionate share.
They would be willing to construct a circular cul de sac at the end
of the street - as it is now. He asked for favorable consideration.
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Richard McNiel, 120 E. Longden Avenue, spoke of increasing property
taxes, the burden of maintaining the large lots and asked for con-
sideration on their behalf.
Ray Moser, 17 W. Woodruff Avenue, representing the Raycraft Construction
Company (applicant), noted the reduction from five to four lots, the
willingness to dedicate the end of the street for future street
extension and the desire to cooperate with the city; that the Police
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and Fire Departments have indicated a desire to see the street go
through to Longden Avenue. He asked for favorable action on the appeal.
Donald Stiver, 110 E. Longden Avenue, noted the endeavor through the
years to develop the property. He said in part that it is a burden
to maintain due to its size on which he is paying 25 percent of his
taxes on the rear part he does not use. He asked for approval of the
lot split.
Frank Gwynn, 115 E. Longden Avenue submitted a petition signed by
property owners at 115, 121 and 139 E. Longden Avenue, setting forth
the number of accidents occurring at the intersection of Longden and
Santa Anita Avenues between 1966 and October 1971. These were obtained
from the Police Department records. He lodged opposition to the
extension of Greenfield Avenue.
Jack Thoss, 2317 Greenfield Avenue, spoke in opposition and stated in
part that during the last seven years he has not observed a fire truck
except on routine inspections. He submitted that if Greenfield becomes
a through street there will be a need for street lights and other
services; that one property would have to be acquired and he asked by
whom? He objected to the lot split as he felt it would only be a
question of time before the street would go through.
R. E. McCreary, 2226 Greenfield Avenue, objected to the development
especially the making of a new cul de sac at the end of the street and
the cost to the taxpayers in services.
Russell Allen, 2334 Greenfield Avenue, noted in part that Greenfield
Avenue was selected by most of its residents because it is not a
through street and was opposed to any step that would bring that about.
Andrew Yerkes, 2231 Greenfield Avenue, expressed a desire that the
street remain as it is.
Paul Young, 2500 Greenfield Avenue, noted that children are accustomed
to playing in the Greenfield Avenue street due to the fact that it is
not a through street and was opposed to taking any action to open up
the street to through traffic.
No one else desiring to speak the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani-
mously.
Councilman Considine spoke to maps of the area in which two long cut
de sac streets are shown - El Capitan and Greenfield. He noted the
amount of expenditure which would be necessary to extend Greenfield
including pavement, sidewalks, water mains, ete: He felt the City
should not undertake such a development for the benefit of a developer
and felt the subdivider had been given alternatives; that he would
like to see the property owners involved in the application have the
full development of their land however he would be inclined to support
the Planning Commission and deny the appeal.
Councilman Hage concurred and submitted the alternative that the
developer may eventually come in off of Lee Avenue and run parallel
to Longden Avenue with a short street - this would however make sub-
standard lots but is worthy of some consideration in the future and
would permit Greenfield to remain a cul de sac. He would uphold the
Commission in its denial.
Councilman Arth referred to the petition which was in opposition to the
extension of Greenfield to Longden and noted that the subject appli-
cation does not call for an extension; that it proposes to construct
four homes on a cuI de sac such as is the case with Greenfield at
present; He felt the cul de sac is desirable and realizes that from
the police, fire and planning viewpoints all streets would be laid
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TRACT
NO. 29869
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out so they would go straight through, but charm is lost that way and
he could not see where four additional homes at the cul de sac would
do any harm to the existing homes. On that basis he favored the
alternate plan. Mayor Helms then called for the motion.
Whereupon Councilman
and deny the appeal.
on roll call vote as
Considine MOVED to sustain the Planning
Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and
fo llows:
Commission
carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Rage, Helms
Councilman Arth
Councilman Butterworth
The Planning Director advised that Tract No. 29869, 120 W. Sierra
Madre Boulevard, is in substantial compliance with the tentative tract
map and recommended approval subject to continued compliance.
Discussion ensued on conditions of the approval of the tentative map
to which the subdivider had previously agreed. However, for the
protection of prospective buyers the developer was asked to record a
covenant on each parcel indicating restrictions thereon.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously that the final map of Tract No. 29869 be APPROVED subject
to continued compliance with all stipulated conditions and that the
subdivider have a covenant recorded on each of the parcels indicating
restrictions on each parcel.
Council received the recommendation of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission
that Duarte Road, in both easterly and westerly directions, be open only
to trucks making local pickups and deliveries and shall no longer be
designated a through truck route within the city. It was noted for
the record that a petition in favor had been received from property
owners in the immediate vicinity. Following some discussion on the
problem of noise and speed of the traffic, it was the consensus of
Council that a study be made and its findings be brought to Council
at its regular meeting of December 7.
At the meeting of October 15 Council received a request from Union
Realco to annex that portion of the Towne Centre property located
between the vacated alley and Santa Clara Street to Vehicle.Parking
District 112. 'Annexation of this property was a condition of the sale
of the property by the City to Union Realco. At that time the
request was referred to the Parking Place Commission for its approval
pursuant to the Parking District Law of 1943. On October 12 the
Commission unanimously approved the annexation request.
Upon receiving the advice that $11,750.91 had been received by the
City to cover the subject property's pro-rated cost of the original
land acquisition and improvements, and for all subsequent tax levies 1
to date for the maintenance, operation, improvement and acquisition of
additional parking spaces for the District, it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried on roll call vote
as follows that the entire transaction be APPROVED and that the
annexation be formalized.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
At the September 21 Council meeting a request was received from the
Parking Place Commission for a 2 hour time limit on a row of parking
spaces abutting the alley north of Huntington Drive between Santa
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Anita and First Avenues. The matter was continued pending study of the
situation. The Commission now recommends that bumper stops be marked
"for shoppers onIyf! or Some similar marking. This would include 9
parking spaces which are part of the City owned land but not within
the District lot - as wkll as 21 spaces within the District lot. Cost
for the marking would be paid out of the District #2 Maintenance and
Operating Fund. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried unanimously that the recommendation be ACCEPTED
and that steps be taken to implement the designation.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Robert G. Kortje, 612 N. First Avenue, spoke of legal technicalities he
had encountered in an endeavor to improve his property. Staff was
requested to submit a written report to Council encompassing all data,
and to ascertain what can be done to alleviate the situation.
William Zeutzius, 340 W. LeRoy Avenue, attorney for the Arcadia Firemen
Relief Association) spoke at length concerning what he termed a possible
mathematical error in connection with the salary of firemen. He
referred to specific minutes and asked Council to review same to
ascertain if in fact such an error had been made. Council requested
staff to prepare a full report and advised Mr. Zeutzius that th~ matter
will be on the agenda for November 2. (NOTE: Communication in this
regard was submitted on Octooer 5;'1971.'
Mayor Helms advised that he had received many complaints concerning
excessive freeway noise from residents in the immediate vicinity. It
was felt that the complaints are significant and that the City should
do what it can to alleviate the problem. It was suggested by Mayor
Helms that Council consider retaining a sound engineer to m~ke a study
and recommendations. Councilman Arth submitted the availability of a
comprehensive study prepared by the University of Nebraska and the
U.. S. Department of Agriculture (Forestry Service) on the use of trees
,and shrubbery for noise abatement purposes ... planted as close as
possible to the source of the noise.. in this case adjacent to the
freeway. He suggested that the City obtain sufficient copies for
residents.
J. Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, commended the Council on its
awareness of the problem and its concern to the extent that steps are
being taken to reduce the noise level.
Helen Dillon, 131 W. Forest Avenue, stated in part that the freeway
noise has changed her way of life to such an extent that she is asking
for a property tax reduction.
Vernon Spaulding, 230 Renoak Way, recited the submission of a petition,
to Sacramento officials requesting that a concrete wall be constructed
along the entire length of the freeway. He expressed appreciation to
Council for its efforts in this problem.
Joseph Lassanvi, Jr., 640 Santa Maria Road, expressed appreciation to
Council fo~ endeavoring to ease the noise problem and told of several
possible sound absorption methods. He will submit same to staff.
George Lewis, 240 Oakhurst Lane, agreed it is a difficult problem to
resolve and expressed appreciation to Council.
It was the consensus of Council that every effort should be made to
improve the situation, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that staff prepare
a complete rep~rt including discussions with officials of the State
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Highway Division and other engineering sources for the elimination
of the problem along the entire length and on both sides of the
freeway; that staff be authorized to recommend the retention of an
engineering consultant' to.assise in this regard.
The City Clerk advised that the Engineer's Report on Annexation
No. 1 to the Consolidated Lighting District had been filed in the
office of the City Clerk on October 14, 1971. Date of public hearing
was scheduled for November 16, 1971. (Resolution No. 4220 adopted
later in this meeting.)
The request for authority to advertise for bids for sidewalk 1
construction under the Phase VI program was continued from October
5 to this date. Numerous communications in favor and against have
been received.
Wayne Butterfield, attorney, spoke on behalf of property owners on
the east side of Santa Anita Avenue between Sierra Madre Boulevard
and Grandview..Avenue., He submitted a petition with 47 signatures
representing 35 homes on both sides of the street in that specific
area. He also submitted a communication from Mrs. ponald "E. Glenn
1764 North Santa Anita Avenue setting forth reasons for obJecting
to the sidewalk construction. Mr. Butterfield then summarized as
follows: that the median strip is now used by pedestrians which is
a safety measure in that one only has to cross one lane of traffic
to reach it. He noted the number of driveways in the area and felt
pedestrians would be in danger as they crossed the driveways; he felt
the flood periods would add to the hazard due to the grade; that the
existing landscaping in the parkways which has helped to hold the
soil would be lost as the sidewalks would be constructed on that
land.
Mr. Butterfield referred to Ordinance No. 878 subsection 4C which
provided for a front yard to be no less than 25 percent of the depth
of the lot and submitted that if that ordinance is still in effect
there may be a violation involved. He felt cutting the front yard
depth by the construction of sidewalks would invite problems for the
police department both from increased foot and vehicular traffic.
Reference was then made to the Council minutes of November 1965 when
a similar proposal to construct sidewalks on the west side of Santa
Anita in the same block was before Council.. Objections were then
lodged and that Council deleted the area from the project with the
observation that if and when the residents desired sidewalks the
matter would again be considered. He asked that Council consider
deleting the subject portion from the sidewalk program.
Arlene Des Jardins, 1812 Oakwood Avenue, representing the Highland
Oaks and Foothill PIA, spoke in favor of the sidewalks, stating in
part that from a survey there are about 25 children on the east and
43 on the west who would use the sidewalk. She asked that the project
proceed primarily for the safety of the children.
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Resident at 1832 N. Santa Anita Avenue, spoke in favor of the program.
Howard Holtz, 1746 N. Santa Anita Avenue, stated in part that he has
never seen anyone walking in the street when he goes to work in the
mornings. Thomas Mitchell, 1758 N. Santa Anita Avenue, felt that
although he has three small children sidewalks would do more harm than
good - and wondered at what point would the children cross the street -
that in his opinio~ the sidewalks, if at all, should be on the west
side.
Joseph F. Brown, 1770 N. Santa Anita Avenue, expressed opposition as
he felt the safety of the children was in jeopardy - what with the
driveways and the embankments which make it difficult to back out of
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a driveway.
subject area
sidewalks in
He noted that a majority of
had signed the petition and
the su~ject portion.
the property owners in the
asked Council to delete the
Joseph Gallo, 1771 N. Santa Anita Avenue, felt there is no need for
the sidewalks and noted areas where there are sidewalks but the
children do not use them.
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously the public hearing was CLOSED on that porti,on of
the sidewalk program just discussed.
Forrest Zinn, 525 S. Cortez Road, suggested Council consider the
construction of sidewalks on only one side of Balboa whereas they are
proposed for both sides.
George C. Clinger, 524 Columbia Road, referred to a hazardous curve in
the subject vicinity and asked for deletion of sidewalks on the north
side of Balboa from Cortez to Columbia.
The Director of Public Works explored in detail how a determination is
made for the installation of sidewalks at a given point - regarding the
North Santa Anita area he advised that the School District as well,as
the various PTAs had requested them; that with the completion of Phase
VI sidewalks would be continuous throughout the entire length of Santa
Anita with the exception of the area under discussion tonight. That as
for'the sidewalks proposed for Balboa D~ive, the same applies.; that he
had worked for the safest place for pedestrian crossing.
Councilman Arth submitted a conviction that is beco~ing quite firm in
his mind that Council does not have to move ahead on project~ it is
convinced are for the best when residents are so opposed. He would be
in favor of sidewalks in front of his home, but that he probably
stands alone on his street in that co~cept; that where they are ac-
ceptable and meet the requirements from a safety standpoint they should
go in, however, when a majority of the residents do not want them they
should not go in - and on that basis he favored deleting the portion
on Santa Anita between Sierra Madre and Grandview.
Councilman Considine then cited an instance where if sidewalks had
been installed a loss of a student's life might not have occurred and
noted the request of the School District for such installation. He
favored moving ahead.
Councilman Hage felt that sidewalks should not be installed where they
are not really needed and that tjJ.is has not been done thus far in the
sidewalk program. However in the subject instance he favored the
,installation for the safety of the children and MOVED to authorize the
City Clerk to,advertise,for bids for the sidewalk program as presented.
Motion seconded, by Councilman Considine. Mayor Helms stated in part
that governrqeni is and must be concerned ,about the rights of the indi-
vidual, but ':the requests of the School District, the various school
organizabi~ns "and. from residents must be 'col1sidered when the safety of
a cn.il'd,'is in question. He felt'Santa Anita is hazardous for walking
as it is ~-- and noted that the land to be utilized for sidewalks is
city owned~' 'He ,felt under the circumstances only one decision could
be made'~ to proceed with the program. He then called for the roll call
vote. '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Considine, Hage,
Councilman Arth
Councilman Butterworth
He lms,
Concern had been expressed about the increasing traffic problem on
Duarte Road at El Monte. The Director of Public Works conducted a
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study of lane geometrics and movements which indicated a need for
improved traffic flow by increasing capacity at the intersections. He
noted that left turn pockets are provided at all major intersections
on Duarte Road with the exception of El Monte Avenue, which situation
may be improved by channelizing and creating a left turn lane with
adequate storage for turning vehicles.
The recommendation by staff is to install about 240' of red curb east
and west of the intersection and the installation of turn pockets for
east and west traffic desiring to make a left turn at the intersection.
The Director of Public Works explained the pattern in detail, Mayor
Helms felt there would be some inconvenience created for the residents
on the south side of Duarte going west because of the no parking
restriction and questioned the expenditure necessary for channelization
at this time.
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It was the consensus of a majority of the Council that the situation
must be improved - the congestion relieved - and the installation of
the turn pockets may be the answer, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman
Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as
follows that staff proceed with the channelization as outlined.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine,
Mayor He lms
Councilman Butterworth
Hage
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported on the
following bids received for lighting the west parking lot at the city
library and made recommendation for the award of contract to the low
bidder:
Total Bid
Beling Electric Company
Edward F, Lindemann
Robert W, Elliott
AEC, Eagle Rock
C, T, & F., Inc,
Sherwin Electric Service
Seco Electric Co.
Power Line Erectors, Inc.
$15,512.00
12,700,00
11,445.00
9,950,00
9,900.00
9,657.00
9,448,00
9,120.00
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to POWER LINE
ERECTORS, INC. in the amount of $9,120; 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 and they are hereby
AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
It was further recommended in said motion that an additional $6,000 be
appropriated from the Capital Improvement Program budget to Capital
Improvement Project No. 513 which will cover the contract, engineering
and inspection costs.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works
it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the work completed by the
Calnor Construction Company at the Wilderness Park Nature Center be
ACCEPTED and that final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract
be and it is hereby AUTHORIZED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine,
None
Councilman Butterworth
Hage, Helms
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It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans for sprinkler
system, landscaping and entrance walkway be designed by John Reukema.
It 'was noted that there is approximately $2000 remaining in the
account for the completion of the entire project.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
DiscLJssion was held during the abOJ e deliberations on the need for
security at the subject site. Staff to study methods therefor.
The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on the status of
the negotiations with the contractor (Rub-R-Gard) in alleviating the
unstable condition of the seal co~t applied to Santa Anita Avenue
(Huntington Drive to Camino Real)'under Job #365. ,Report dated October
15 and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Based on the experience
it was staff's recommendation that the application of a slurry seal
(to be performed by the A.P.S. Co.) would accomplish th7 following:
The total roadway surface would have a uniform appearance. Lane
striping, crosswalks and pavement legend will not be damaged due to
the movement of the seal coat or obliterated due to tracking of
asphalt. Existing rough pavement sections would be retreated with
slurry prior to a uniform application of a slurry seal which would
result in a smooth riding roadway.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that staff be authorized to have the slurry seal
coat applied with the stipulation that final approval would be subject
to all work being executed in a workmanlike manner in conformance with
applicable specifications to produce a uniform and stable roadway
surface.
Council received a petition signed by all property owners on Volante
Drive between Altura Road and Michillinda Avenue in which it was
requested that Volante be closed at Michillinda. Staff recommended
against such closing as it would tend to increase traffic on adjacent
streets; that petitions might be filed for closure of other streets
and possibly result in the Rancho area becoming a residential enclave
with a few highly congested points of ingress and egress, Reports
from the Director of Public Works and the Police Chief are herein made
a part of the record.
Mrs. Edward Berry, 1167 Volante Drive, noted reasons for the closing
other than increased traffic on Volante Drive. She noted the vacant
lot at the west end across Michillinda (in County territory) and the
nuisance therefrom including motorcycles driving on the lot creating
noise and dust. She referred to the freeway billboards and advertising
symbols which can be seen from her residence; that any residential
atmosphere has been removed. She felt if the so-called Eaton property
at the southeast corner of Michillinda and Colorado were improved with
homes the problem would be resolved. She urged consideration of the
closure.
Councilman Arth spoke to the matter stating in part that the problem
does increase during the racing season; that he had pointed out to the,
proponents that the closure just might tranfer the traffic to another
street, however, it just might deter them enough that they would seek
another route and suggested as a trial basis only that a J~o thru
street" sign and some type of temporary landscaping at Michillinda be
installed. ,He also suggested those interested to attend a forthcoming
meeting on the General Plan where the future of the Eaton property
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(staff cars)
p:
READING ROOM
REMODELING
(Library)
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PARKS
(Deferred)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1441
INTRODUCED
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will be discussed.
Councilman Considine felt that the construction of a 6' wall with
some landscaping would 'not help with the problem in the vacant lot,
or the view described, nor with the noise level and thought that
some very dense and high landscaping at the rear of the properties
involved would help more .. perhaps simply a barricade of the' street
would be the answer.
Some discussion ensued on the estimated cost of closing the street
and it was the consensus of Council that the matter be continued
until the November 2 regular meeting -' Mayor Helms pointed out that
the outcome of the October 20 adjourned meeting on the General Plan 1
would be of assistance in the final determination.
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Finance Director it was
MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
on roll call vote as follows that three (3) staff cars (one for the
Public Works Department and two for the Police Department) be
purchased from Mackaig & Sons in the amounts as listed on the report
dated October 12, and one (1) station wagon (for the Fire Department)
from Bob Hicks of Ontario in the amount listed on same report. It
was noted that the total of the low bids is $11,533.49 and $12,950
is budgeted for the purchases.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Helm~
None
Councilman Butterworth
NOTE: Councilman Hage ABSTAINED from voting on the purchase of the
station wagon due to business affiliation with said company.
The Library Board recommended proceeding with the remodelling of the
adult reading room which would bring the periodical area up to the
level of the remainder of the reading room and would greatly
facilitate improved service, surveillance and convenience adding to
the capacity of the area. The work would be performed in the Spring
by city crews. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
remodelling be approved and that $5000 be AUTHORIZED during the next
calendar year.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Con~idine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council received the report from the City Manager and Director of
Public Works concerning development of three small parks located at
Santa Anita Elementary School (.6 acre), Highland Oaks Elementary
School (.9 acre) and the Orange Grove Water Department reservoir
site (1.5 acres),. Proposals had been received and reported in the
October 15 communication from staff. However, it was the consensus
of Council that it would like to review more definitive proposals.
Staff will obtain and submit.
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1441, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING
SECTION 4301 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALE AT AUCTION
OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1442
INTRODUCED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4220
ADOPTED
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
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(Arth)
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HELMS,
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carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1441 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1442, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING THE ZONING OF
PROPERTY AT 2632 SOUTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE FROM PR-l to C-l."
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. 1442 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES: Councilmen Considine, Hage, Helms
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:Councilman Arth due to his business affiliation.
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4220, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS
TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT AND FIXING A TIME FOR
HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID ANNEXATION."
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. 4220 be WAIVED and that same be and it hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
In order to consider the following items the prov~s~ons of the
Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded
by Counciiman Considine and carried unanimously.
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows Councilman Arth was AUTHORIZED to
attend a forthcoming Independent Cities of Los Angeles County Conference
at San D'iego and the amount of $114 was AUTHORIZED from Counci 1
Contingency Account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Referred to traffic generation at the intersection of Baldwin and
Huntington. Staff will investigate and report back.
Referred to the same problem at Sunset and Huntington.
. Referred to the possibility of ~ restaurant being constructed in Sierra
Madre in the foothills above Arcadia and the need for vigilance in that
regard. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by
Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the City Attorney prepare
a resolution to be pirected to Sierra Madre setting forth the view of
the city.
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LEGISLATION
SUPPORT
/
ADJOURNMENT
TO DATE
CERTAIN
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On recommendationof the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that
Council indicate to the State Legislators its support of a current
bill which would control oxide.of'nitro'gen in' used cars.
At 11:15 p.m., the meeting was ADJOURNED to WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 20 at
7 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk .
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City Clerk
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