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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 1972
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, April 18, 1972 at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall,
Rev, J, William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration
Councilman Robert J, Considine
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meetings of March 21
and April 4, 1972 were APPROVED,
ELECTION CERTIFICATION
The City Clerk certified to the results of the General Municipal
Election as follows:
"I, Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of the City of
Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California,
duly authorized by Resolution No. 4251 adopted by the
City Council of said City on the 21st day of March
1972, do hereby certify that I have canvassed the
returns of the General Municipal Election held in
said city on the 11th day of April 1972 and find that
the number of votes given at each precinct and the
total number of votes given in the city for the
following named candidates were as submitted in this
certification."
Said tabulation is hereinafter made part of the official record,
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EXHIBIT "A"
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TABULATION SHEET
ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 11, 1972
CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCILMAN
CITY CLERK
PREC. TOT~L PREC.
NO. HELMS GILB SAELID SCOTT VAN MAANEN VOTES REG. VOTERS
1 263 166 193 258 362 462 1252
2 182 136 149 205 289 -353 914
3 215 348 167 112 350 468 886
4 147 187 123 144 252 323 839
5 229 182 246 261 394 488 1637
6 133 105 208 120 248 312 776
7 315 249 474 186 519 667 1430
8 221 122 323 114 345 439 880
9 153 97 209 139 248 315 773
10 115 61 85 99 163 190 1194
11 160 89 95 135 202 249 1489
12 304 256 190 265 417 547 2039
13 256 182 174 201 334 424 1304
14 294 182 221 262 392 500 1576
15 154 113 110 120 210 266 883
16 232 111 143 179 293 350 1473
17 231 146 128 221 311 388 1292
18 136 82 74 133 173 221 811
19 176 128 104 158 243 302 863
20 269 158 173 218 333 429 1667
21 205 126 129 224 295 363 1322
22 136 120 112 132 205 265 1211
TOTAL 4526 3346 3830 3886 6578 8321 26,511
ABSENTEE
VOTES j.l1 112 75 100 190 215
GRAND
TOTAL 4637 3458 3905 3986 6768 8536 26,511
32.2 per cent
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4252
(Election)
ADOPTED
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City Clerk
takes oath
, of office
RETIREMENT
(Councilman
Considine)
Councilmen
take oath
of office
RAGE ELECTED
MAYOR
ARTH ELECTED
PRO TEMPORE
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RECESS AND
RECONVENE
HEARING
(Nursery
School)
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4252, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 1972,
DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY
CHARTER."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman
Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading
of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
None
The City Attorney then administered the oath of office to the City
Clerk and presented her with a Certificate of Election,
Mayor Helms then presented retiring Councilman Considine with a
plaque expressing Council's appreciation of Mr, Considine's efforts
and accomplishments during his eight year tenure on the City Council;
for his integrity of thought, wisdom and judgment and for his real
understanding of the problems of the community, He wished
Mr, Considine Godspeed in the days ahead.
The City Clerk then administered the oath of office to the newly
elected Councilmen and presented each with a Certificate of Election,
Section 404 of the 'City Charter provides that after any election at
which a Councilman or Councilmen are elected, the first order of
business is for the City Council to elect one of its members as its
presiding officer who shall have the title of Mayor, He shall be
the chief official of the City for all ceremonial purposes, He
shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be
prescribed by Council, The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the
duties of the Mayor during his absence or disability.
Whereupon Councilman Butterworth nominated Councilman Don W. Rage to
act as Mayor for the ensuing year, Councilman Arth seconded the
motion and further MOVED that the nominations be CLOSED. Councilman
Scott joined in seconding the motions, which were carried unanimously.
Mayoc Hage then nominated Councilman C. Robert Arth as Mayor Pro
Tempore, Motion seconded by both Councilmen Butterworth and Scott
and carried unanimously.
Following a brief recess Council reconvened and responded to the
following roll call:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott~ Rage
None
Planning Commission Resolution No, 767 granted a conditional use
permit to Max M. Newman for the construction and operation of a pre-
school and kindergarten on property known as 917 W. Duarte Road,
This decision was appealed by property owners in the immediate
vicinity and petitions were filed opposing the facility at said
location, It was noted that the site contains a single family
residence at the present time and is zoned R-3. Property to the
north and east is zoned R-3 developed with single family residences
and duplexes, Property to the south is C-2 developed with general
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Commercial stores; property to the west is R-3 developed with single
family residences and apartments. The proposed facility would have
a total floor space of approximately 28,620 sq. ft" and would
accommodate 134 children with 14 employees at the beginning - expanding
to 160 children with 16 employees at a later time. Hours of operation
would be 6:30 a.m, to 6 p,m, Monday through Friday,
The Planning Department was of the opinion that the proposed number
of children would not be keeping with the residential character of
the surrounding area and would cause a disruptive factor in the
neighborhood, There is no specified area designated for loading and
unloading of the children from cars and a loading area is essential
for safety in such a development, Conditions under which the
Commission granted the conditional use permit were explored.
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Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and the applicant, Jerry Dukot,
Marino Del Rey, owner of the Playhouse Pre-Schools, stated in part
that he would comply with the conditions specified by the Planning
Commission, In noting the number of children he said that number
would be reduced to 120 with 12 employees some of whom do not arrive
until 9 a,m, He did not feel there would be a parking problem in the
mornings as the children and the employees arrive at different times,
He felt the noise from the operation should not be a considered factor
as the children are primarily ages 2 to 5 years and the play
activity is not the type found on elementary school playgrounds, He
said after 9 a,m. half of the enrollment play outside and the other
half inside, They nap after lunch. Some of the children come only
part time, He said further in part that the subject site is the
least residential type area in which any of his schools are located
and he has never encountered a traffic problem, He said the need
for schools of this nature is great and noted statistics to this
effect.
Councilman Helms expressed concern about half the children being
outside and half inside, Mr. Dukot said this is necessary because
there would not be sufficient classrooms, He gave the dimensions of
the regulation set down by the Department of Social Welfare, However,
arrangements would be made for inside activities during inclement
weather,
In response to Councilman Scott's query as to whether or not the
teachers would be accredited Mr. Dukot answered in the affirmative
although he said this was not a requirement; that they have a teacher
for about every 12 children and that conferences with elementary grade
teachers have indicated that children who have attended pre-school
Seem to do better in the grade schools, He said he did not have any
statistical data to confirm this however.
Arthur R. McIntosh, 1123 S, Golden West Avenue, opposed spot zoning
for operations of the subject nature, He felt the location would
present a traffic hazard inasmuch as Duarte Road is a major arterial; I'
also that the school's proximity to the race track would be hazardous,
He referred to other pre-schools in the city none of which are located
On a thoroughfare such as Duarte Road. In answer to a question by
Councilman Butterworth he stated in part that he was not concerned
about the valuation of his property; he was concerned about the
children's safety, During his presentation it was brought out that
his property is on the northeast corner and is 50' x 140',
Ed Goldstein spoke on behalf of the owner of 925 W. Duarte Road whom
he said was of the opinion that free enterprise should be encouraged,
however, there are four private and four or more church pre-schools
in :the city, with about 40 others in adjacent communities, He felt
the subject area is an established apartment district and should be
So preserved. He asked for denial of the pre-school,
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Vernon E, Cox, 941 W, Duarte Road, felt there is little enough land
left for multi-family development; that what is left on Duarte Road
could be developed more densely and benefit the city economy; that
future demands will probably be for two and three bedroom apartments
and felt it would not be to the city's advantage taxwise to permit a
pre-school in this apartment area.
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Charlotte Riggs, 1111 Okoboji Drive, owner and operator of Playhouse
Nursery School, representing the local nursery schools, stated in part
that there are many such schools now which are not full at the present
time, She felt the city has dropped in population and mentioned the
loss of 4 children from her school just this week. She' expressed
concern about the intention to have half of the enrollment outside and
the other half inside, and urged denial.
Betty C, Cox, 941 W, Duarte Road, representing Mrs, Florence Robertson,
931 W. Duarte Road and Mrs, Edna Gaffney, 935 W, Duarte Road, stated
in part that the City's most important function is as an established
suburban place of residence and felt this should be protected, That
the apartment type living in the subject area will be seriously
undermined should a pre-school be permitted and questioned any
willingness to modify the recently adopted General Plan in the
absence of any compelling reason, She shared the desire of the neigh-
borhood to have the area upgraded, but felt the solution is not in the
nursery school development, She circulated pictures of some of the
quality apartments in her block and asked Council to continue such
use.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously.
Councilman Arth observed in part that all schools require a conditional
use permit in any zone; that Council has the right to approve or deny
such an application after making determinations as to the effect on
the public welfare and property values. That in this instance perhaps
the applicant feels that locating in an apartment area would accommodate
the many working mothers, He continued in part that it is spot zoning
contrary to the General Plan which indicates the subject area for
apartments and this should be encouraged, He also felt the traffic is
an extremely hazardous factor, He pointed out that he firmly believes
in the free enterprise system and is opposed to any effort to deny the
subject application strictly because there might be enough of this type
of business in the city, However, based on the other factors the
development would in his opinion be undesirable.
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Councilman Scott concurred with the views set forth by Councilman Arth
and expressed concern that the corner lot would be practically isolated
for any apartment development, He agreed that the subject area is run
down, however, he did not feel the proposed facility is a compatible
one for the area.
Councilman Helms spoke to the traffic generated on Duarte Road which
would create a hazardous situation for the very young children.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that Council could not decide
zoning matters on the amount of taxes one operation will.bring over
another; that as to a need for a facility this is not up to Council;
if private enterprise wants to take a chance that is also not up to
Council to decide, however, he was inclined to believe that a nursery
school would be ineptly placed in this particular location. He noted
the many times a commercial zoning has been requested for the subject
corner and has been turned down because Council wanted to preserve
the integrity of R-3 zoning, He also felt su~h-'a facility would
practically sterilize the development of the corner lot unless
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Council altered its position and allowed commercial zoning there which
would in turn disturb all of the R-3 properties, He would favor the
retention of R-3 and the school should be located elsewhere in the
city if it wants to come in.
(MOTION
TO DENY)
Whereupon Councilman Butterworth MOVED to overrule the Planning
Commission decision and that the conditional use permit be DENIED
WITHOUT PREJUDICE to its relocating elsewhere within the city, ,
Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott~ Hage
None
None
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HEARING
(Furniture
Store)
Application of David M, Lee for a Council Permit to allow a used
furniture and antique store at 164 W, Live Oak Avenue, This is a
change of ownership only, The store has been so located for some time,
Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded
by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, It was further MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unani-
mously that the permit be issued,
APPROVED
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HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
Planning Commission recommendations concerning 1) planned unit develop-
ment regulations and 2) street setback lines were scheduled for public
hearings on May 16, 1972,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Paul Volgeli, 504 W, Norman Avenue, made'suggestions including the
realignment of the podium in the Council Chamber, the agenda
preparation and publicity, parking at the West Arcadia Post Office
site, combining elections, the use of the City Newsletter as a poll
for resident opinion in bond issues prior to elections, watering of
city parkways particularly on Baldwin Avenue and also referred to a
local resident's need for information from the City,
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported on bids
received for the improvement of Santa Clara Street Job No, 391 and
made recommendation for the award of contract to the low bidder:
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Vernon Paving Company
Norlund Company
0, J, Padilla
Sully Miller
Arnan Bros., Inc.
H, E, Baker
F. W, Richter
Louis Lopez
E. C. Construction Company
Griffith Company
$ 44,240,
45,666,
47,624,
48,290,95
48,751,75
49,369,
50,069.50
53,980,
55,404.50
6~,574,
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(MOTION)
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of
staff be accepted and that the contract be awarded to VERNON PAVING
COMPANY in the amount of $44,240; 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, and
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WORK <:
ACCEPTANCE
(MOTION)
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p;
PARKWAYS
LANDSCAPING
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further that the sum of $50,000 be appropriated from Unallocated State
Gas Tax Funds for said purpose.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that Power Line
Erectors, contractor for the Library Parking Lot Lighting, has
satisfactorily completed said Job No, 384 and recommended acceptance
thereof, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work
be accepted and final payment AUTHORIZED in accordance with terms of
the contract:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
Council received staff report dated April 14, 1972 on landscaping of
parkways on Colorado Boulevard and other areas, It was noted therein
that there are approximately 45 miles of streets with sidewalks. About
50 percent have sidewalks on one side. The report covered only the
streets with property line sidewalks - a parkway strip between the
curb and sidewalk. There are approximately 16 miles of streets with
this type of sidewalk, The problems which might be encountered were
explored as were the benefits to be'derived from parkway landscaping,
Discussion held on the requests of some residents for deferment of
this matter. Mayor Hage stated in part that the original idea was
for the Director of Public Works to prepare a survey of what the
obligations are in all areas not just on Colorado Boulevard. That in
his opinion the report is very thorough and the information is needed
for future Council decisions, It was brought out that due to the
lengthy report perhaps some of the interested citizens have not had an
opportunity to review it and submit their comments.
Edward Passmore, 501 Santa Cruz Road, observed in part that he would
like to review the report and that perhaps the Arcadia Beautiful
Commission and the PLAN organization would also like to see it; that
if Council desires to consider the total city the other groups might
have some recommendations.
Considerable discussion ensued on whether or not some decision should
be made prior to budget adoption, the cost of sprinkler installation,
plantings, etc. A desire was expressed for the thoughts and opinions
of the pub lic,
Councilman Arth MOVED to accept the report and to make it available to
the public with the intent of Council that it will be brought back to
Council for consideration prior to July 1, 1972, Motion seconded by
Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage
None
None
Councilman Butterworth asked theDirector of Public Works to prepare a
cost estimate for the uniform installation of planting in the parkways
throughout the city and the annual cost for uniform maintenance. Same
to be in the hands of Council at the time the matter is presented
again.
Councilman Scott requested the Director of Public Works to prepare a
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STORM DRAIN
PROJECT 9602
(Holly Avenue)
RESOLUTION
NO. 4253
ADOPTED
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De~iN
TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
(Contract
award)
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cost estimate for the restoration of specific areas which were disturbed
by the installation of sidewalks,
It was the consensus of Council that there are indeed many problems to
work out; for instance determining where sprinklers had been in the
parkway area which had been replaced with sidewalks; the work load on
the Department of Public Works in determining factors for the cost
estimates. The Director of Public Works indicated his understanding
of the desires of Council and will proceed along those lines.
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works advised that the
County Flood Control District had requested the City Council to
formally approve the plans and specifications for this project and to
grant permission to proceed with construction of the Holly Avenue Storm
Drain extending. from Las Tunas Drive north to Lemon Avenue. It was
noted that this project is the highest priority project in the 9602
Storm Drain Bond Issue Program and that with its completion the threat
of flooding on El Monte Avenue would be eliminated. The work is
scheduled to start .in June with completion within 120 calendar days
thereafter,
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Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No, 4253, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR 1970 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE
PROJECT NO. 9602."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage
None
None
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported on the
following bids received for the installation of traffic signals at
three intersections, namely; Baldwin and Fairview, Baldwin and Camino
Real, Las Tunas and Holly; and made recommendations for the award of
contract therefor, It was noted that the State and Federal agencies
have approved the proposal to award the contract to the recommended
low bidder and the project is to be financed with 71,3% Federal TOPICS
Funds and 28.7% with State Gas Tax Funds,
S & W Electrical Contractors, Inc,
Fischbach and Moore
Wi 11 iam R. Hahn
Paul Gardner Corp,
Sherwin Elec, Service
Steiny and Company, Inc,
A.E,C, Eagle Rock
Phoenix Electrical Service Co,
Grissom & Johnson, Inc.
$ 40,472
43,835
44,944
45,893
46,376
48,005
44,800
48, 783
49,879
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of
staff be accepted and that the contract be awarded to S & W ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS, INC., in the amount of $40,472; that all informalities
in the bids or bidding process be waived, that all other bids be
rejected and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
the contract in form approved by the City Attorney:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
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LIGHTING
CALL ITA STREET
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(MOTION)
CIVIC CENTER
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(MOTION)
1 ANNtii.
COMMUNITY
FAIR
(Jaycees)
(MOTION)
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The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported that in
accordance with Council instruction staff has proceeded with plans for
the proposed street lighting of Callita; the Edison Company has
indicated it is ready to proceed and have presented an invoice in the
amount of $3,817.54, It was also noted that to date 14 of the 21
affected property owners have deposited their estimated share of $40
each, The following bids were received for the work:
Contractor
Base Bid (5 lights)
Alternate Bid (6 lights)
Steiny and Company
Fischback & Moore
William R, Hahn
AEC Eagle Rock
Paul Gardner
Sherwin Electric
$
$
5,058.00
5,040,00
5,238,00
5,580,00
4,435,00
4,515,00
4,325,00
4;000.00
4,528,00
4,700,00
3,766,00
3,737,50
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The procedure was explained and in view of Council's current policy of
sharing in such project costs as well as providing for such projects
in the Capital Improvement Program staff recommended the award of
contract to the low bidder:
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows that a system of 6 lights be
installed by PAUL GARDNER of ONTARIO in the amount of $4,435 providing
all property owners have made the required deposit prior to the
execution of the contract by the Mayor and City Clerk in form approved
by the City Attorney,
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported that the heating
and air conditioning system is in need of a thorough cleaning with a
vacuum; that informal bids were solicited and received as follows:
Chemical Fireproofing
Commercial Exhaust Service
Area Ventilation Service
$' 3,750
3,630
3,224
It was noted that the low bidder has been checked and found to be
satisfactory, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded
by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that a
purchase order be issued to ARCO VENTILATION SERVICE, INC., in the
amount of $3,224 and that the said sum be APPROPRIATED from Council
Contingency Account.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
Council received the request of the Arcadia Jaycees for permission to
use city property (large parking lot north of the City Hall) for its
annual community fair on June 1 through 4, 1972, Particulars are set
forth in its communication dated April 13, 1972, Discussion ensued
On the conditions of approval and the City Attorney summarized
conditions he would recommend be made part of the agreement in addition
to those recommended by the City Manager and Director of Public Works.
Emphasis was placed on receiving a favorable reaction from the two
property owners to the north of the site.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by
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UNIFORM
SERVICE
RENEWED 8
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",RESIGNATION
(Phillips)
LAND SALE
(Bids to
be received)
EXCESS
FREEWAY
LAND
'S- /J..13
(MOTION)
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Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that permission be GRANTED
subject to the conditions of the City Manager, the Director of Public
Works, the City Attorney, the Chamber of Commerce; that a reaction
be obtained from the said two property owners and that the Jaycees
comply therewith and with any decisions made by the City Manager and
the Director of Public Works during the course of operation,
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Finance Director it was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the contract with the All American
Uniform Company for supplying uniform service be RENEWED for a two
year period,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage
None
None
Council accepted with regret the resignation of Elton Phillips from
the Library Board, Mr. Phillips and family will be leaving the area,
His term would have expired June 30, 1973, Responsibility for filling
this vacancy will be that of Mayor Hage and Councilman ,Butterworth,
The Land Committee has authorized the sale of three lots from the
easterly triangle of property at Indiana and Wheeler, One offer has
been received, It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the City Clerk pubiish
the intention to sell this property and to receive additional offers
on May 16 at the regular council meeting,
The City Manager advised that the State Division of Highways had
informed the City that excess freeway land at the southwest corner of
First Avenue and,the Freeway will soon be up for auction, It is
presently vacant, zoned M-l with 14,762 sq, ft. The minimum bid
price is $33,000, His report dated April 14 set forth in part that
if the City purchased this property it would give the City greater
control over its eventual development. It would also aid the City in
its attempt to assemble the nearby properties to the west for
Planned Commercial development as recommended in the General Plan,
It would further preserve the opportunity for the extension of Newman
Avenue to First Avenue should the City deem it necessary in conjunction
with any future redevelopment of the properties bordered by Santa
Anita, Colorado and the Freeway, He noted that the Land Committee is
in favor of this acquisition.
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
that staff be authorized to submit an offer on behalf of the City to
the State for the purchase of the subject property beginning negoti-
ations at the minimum bid price,of $33,000,
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Councilman Scott stated in part that he has a long standing concern
about the City owning parcels of property and asked why not wait until
the State actually offers it for sale at auction, He felt property
should not be purchased against a contemplated need, And asked if
there is an urgent need at the present time.
Mayor Hage noted that this property is a key lot to the total devel-
opment of the area and if it were sold such a development would be
completely stymied according to the General Plan, He favored going
ahead with the purchase,
Councilman Helms was concerned with the risk involved if it is not
purchased. He stated in part that during the studies on the General
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1449
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ADOPTED
SCOTT
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BUTTERWORTH
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Plan there was a great deal of trouble endeavoring to enV1S10n the
future development of the property; that if the property were sold for
a commercial use it would block off any possible access east from
Newman, However, the property is vacant and available at this time
and by acquiring it the integrity of the whole area and future devel-
opment could be preserved, The City could always sell the land and
recoup the investment.
Councilman Arth stated in part that he would tend to agree with
Councilman Scott, however, based on the studies made and this being
a key lot in those studies he would favor the purchase of the property
at this time.
Councilman Scott observed once more that he could not go along with a
purchase of property as a hedge against the time when someone might
come in to develop the area. If Newman Avenue were to go through
within say a couple of years he would concur but not without a definite
reason.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he agreed that Council
should not be in the real estate business, but noted other exact
instances where developments have been brought about by the city
marshalling property without any definite assurance, That it is an
activity which some years ago would have been very unusual for
government, but it is now becoming more commonplace because once the
land is gone it frustrates anything else.
Mayor Hage then called for the roll call vote in the MOTION.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
Counc ilman Scott
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the tit le of Ordinance No, 1449, ent it led: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9255,1,10
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NONCONFORMING USES IN THE
R-3 ZONE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No, 1449 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage
None
None
Councilman Scott stated in part that he was happy
to serve the city and deemed it a real privilege.
to his tenure with a great deal of anticipation.
for the opportunity
He looked forward
Councilman Butterworth welcomed Mr. Scott and noted that he and
Mr. Scott had worked together some years ago when Mr. Butterworth was
a member of the School Board and Mr, Scott was the assistant business
administrator of the district,
Councilman Butterworth then asked about the progress of Mr, Muche,
the boxing teacher. The City Manager explained the status of the
matter.
Councilman Butterworth also referred to the guarantee received at
the time the City joined the Metropolitan Water District that the
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIVED
CHICAGO
ftARK LAND
V USE
(Tempora~y)
LEAVE/ABSENCE
(Jensen)
GRANTED
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RESOLUTION
NO. 4254
ADOPTED
ADJOURNMENT
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City would have Feather River water and not Colorado River water, He
asked that the documents in this regard be researched,
In order to conside~ the following items, it was MOVED by Councilman
Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously
that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived,
The City Manager advised that M, p, Mitrovich, cont~actor for a large
storm drain project for the Cities of San Marino, Temple City and
El Monte, is seeking a site for his construction headqua~ters in the
Chicago Park area on the south side of LaSalle Street, He would place
two mobile offices and some small construction equipment on the site
which is not visible from either Peck Road or Cla~k Street, It was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that the request be granted on a temporary basis
and subject to te~mination at any time on notification by the City
Manager should there be an improper use of the property.
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On recommendation of the City Manager and the Police Chief, it was
MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried
unanimously that Darwin Jensen be granted a leave of absence without
pay through June 30 of this year. It was noted that this is due to
an accident during off duty hours and his sick leave has been
exhausted.
At 10:20 p.m., Council adjourned to an executive session.
Councilman Helms presented and read in full Resolution No, 4254,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO. 4236 RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE CITY
CLERK. "
It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No, 4236
be ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:Councilman Scott
ABSENT: None
At 10:30 p.m. the meeting adjourned sine die,
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