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Home My WebLink About1956-1957JD \� ,, e 3084 Council Chambers, City Hall, Arcadia, California Tuesday, April 17, 1956, 8:00 p.m. �I The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular 1 session at the above - mentioned place ana time, with Mayor Hulse Jpresiding. PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse, and Phillips ABSENT: None Rev. J. Davis Bernard of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church gave the invocation. Mayor Hulse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Motion was made by Councilman Dow, seconded by Councilman Camphoue, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3 and 10, 1956, be and thesame are hereby approved. Mayor Hulse presented Water Superintendent John C. Hayes with an award for having completed the extension course "Technique of Municipal Administration" from the International City Managers Association of Chicagg Illinois. The City Clerk appointed the following election officers to canvass the absentee ballots and the results of the election: Mayor Hulse and Councilmen Dow and Phillips. The City Council proceeded to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election held April 10, 1956, and the absented ballots, in accordance with the requirements of the Election Code. After the canvass by th6 City Council of the results submitted by the Election Precinct Officials of the General Municipal Election held April 10, 1956, and a count of the absentee Municipal Election held April 10, 1956, and a count of the absentee votes, the City Clerk declared the results of the election as follows: Total votes cast for councilman, full term: Elton Phillips 2562 Harold Acker 1714 Edward Jacobi 1940 Grant Syphers 1798 Total votes cast for councilman, short term: John Lenz 1014 Conrad Reibold 3159 Total votes cast for City Clerk: Christine Van Maanen 2460 Lawrence White 1757 The following is the Clerk's statement of the result of the election pursuant to Section 9919 of the California Elections code. 4 a r I ,,� 1% (95c. 3085 STATEMENT OF CITY CLERK I, W. M. CORNISH, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, California, do hereby certify and declare that the City Council of the City of Arcadia at a regular meeting held April 17, 1956, has duly and regularly can- ? vassed the returns of the General Municipal Election held in the City of Arcadia, on April 10, 1956, and has declared the result of said election. That each of the persons hereinafter named received the following vote for the respective office for which he was a candidate. PRECINCT NUMBER COUNCILMAN- FULL TERM COUNCILMAN - SHORT TERM ELTON HAROLD EDWARD GRANT JOHN CONRAD PHILLIPS ACKER JACOBI SYPHERS LENZ REIBOLD CITY CLERK CHRISTINE LAWRENCE VANDIANNEN WHITE Precinct No.11 for City Clerk, W. H. Nesbitt 1 Precinct No.19 for City Clerk, L. T. McLean,Jr.l Absentee 14 13 4 9 5 15 19 1 Votes TOTAL 2562 1714 194o .1798 _ 1014 3159 2460 1757 That the total votes cast at' said election, including Absentee Votes, were .4339. City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, California. .12 1 101 50 1 2 78 39 '+ 1 578 28 7-.85 58 54 3 136 50 49 8 20 154 112 60 4 1922 789 67 92 44 141 100 87 84 100 7 75 6 64 110 336 49 6 71 8 113 53 71 84 55 117 105 58 9 113 58 55 72 25 128 98 58 10 85 57 55 70 3� 96 62 11 70 71 79 62 5 91 12 57 52 62 63 30 96 61 62 13 112 92 106 76 54 1 63 1 114 9 2 101 107 51 42 162 128 89 15 102 64 87 75 128 113 5g 16 11g 73 770 70 37 137 llo 6�+ 1 94 59 86 81 48 120 105 69 18 116 80 100 41 163 113 91 104 5976 20 21 63 136 88 160 148 129 77 79 66 74 1713 187 180 154 164 112 22 7 106 8o 61 29 141 96 73 2 9 � 54 log 46 36 123 80 84 24 74 39 29 59 16 91 59 47 25 105 ,50 61 92 44 122 101 68 TOTAL 2548 1701 1936 1789 loo9 313-6- 2441 1756 3144 Precinct No.11 for City Clerk, W. H. Nesbitt 1 Precinct No.19 for City Clerk, L. T. McLean,Jr.l Absentee 14 13 4 9 5 15 19 1 Votes TOTAL 2562 1714 194o .1798 _ 1014 3159 2460 1757 That the total votes cast at' said election, including Absentee Votes, were .4339. City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, California. .12 1 3086 The City Clerk then presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2766 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD APRIL 10, 1956 ". q Motion was made by Councilman Dow that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2766 be waived.. Said motion was sec- onded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse, and Phillips NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dow that Resolution No. 2766 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Dow, Hulse, and Phillips NOES: None Retiring City Clerk Walter Cornish administered the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance to Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk- elect, whereupon Mrs. Van Maanen took her place as City Clerk of the City of Arcadia. Immediately, upon the retirement of the outgoing mem- bers of the City Council, namely, Councilmen Dow, Hulse, and Phillips, the City Clerk signed and delivered to the Coucilmen -elect a cer- tificate of election and administered the Oath of Office prescribed in the State Constitution to the following Councilmen - elect, Edward F. Jacobi, Elton D. Phillips, and Conrad Reibold, each of whom thereupon signed therequired oath of office. The newly elected members of the City Council then assumed their seats. Former Mayor Pro Tempore Camphouse presided. Secret ballots were cast by the councilmen for the new mayor and mayor pro tempore. Councilman Camphouse was elected mayor with a vote of 4-to 0. Councilman Dennis was elected mayor pro tempore with a vote of 4 to 0. Item No. 2 of Matters Pending The request of the Church of Jesus Christ of er- ay aims £o purchase certain City property on which to erect a church was discussed. Councilman Phillips reported on the Recreation Commis- sion's reaction to the City Manager's letter directed to the Commission in regard to their use of this property - the nine acres in the Rio Hondo Basin. He stated that a letter from the Commis- sion would be forthcoming. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council request the City Manager to contact the Church to find out what price they are willing to offer for the piece of property in the Rio Hondo Basin. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold. Councilman Dennis added that the Recreation Commission be notified of the sentiments of the Council. The motion was carried unanimously. Item No. 3 Communication from the Planning Commission was read, In w c applications were recommended as follows: Lot Split No. 96 - request of Mrs. James Keith to divide the north 200 feet of the south 425.09 feet of the east 92 feet of Lot 15, E. J. Baldwin's Addition No. 1 to Santa Anita Colony, is recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer. 2. That a sewer lateral be installed for the north parcel. 3. That Los Altos Avenue be dedicated 39.91 feet wide, and improved as required by the subdivision ordinance, and that a one foot lot at the west end and along the north side be deeded in fee to the City. 4. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Lot Split No. 97 - request of Edward Bailey. This pro- posed lot would be 51 feet wide by 154 feet deep and is not in keeping with the balance of the neighborhood, and the balance of the lot is larger than necessary but to equalize the split will require the movement of the house. The owners are interested in building eight dwelling units which, in the opinion of the Commis- sion, would create a crowded condition and an undesirable neighbor- hood. Recommended for denial without prejudice. 3087 Lot Split No. 100 - request of Camden- Wilshire Company to add 50 feet of undivided property to an existing lot is recom- mended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer. 2. That Canyon Road be dedicated to the north line of the subject property, and improved as required by the subdivision ordinance. Lot Split No. 47 - request of Arcadia Mortgage Discount Corporation to divide the east 48 feet of Lot 3, Tract 5205, except the north 179.86 feet and except the south 25 feet, is rec- ommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer. 2. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission; that Lot Split Application No. 97, the request of Edward Bailey, be denied; that the Council indicate its intention to approve Lot Split Appli- cation No. 96, request of Mrs. James Keith, Lot Split Application No. 100, the request of Camden - Wilshire Company, and Lot Split Application No. 47, the request of Arcadia Mortgage Discount Corpor- ation, upon compliance with the respective terms and conditions contained in the Planning Commission's recommendations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 4. Communication from the Planning Commission was read, recommending for approval tentative map of Tract No. 21241, subject to the following conditions: 1. All existing buildings on Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 to be removed. 2. The north lines of Lots 2 and 5 to be made radial and located to provide 75 feet width at the building line. 3. All fees, deposits, and improvements to be made as required by the subdivision ordinance. 4. The future street reservation in Lots 2 and 3, Tract No. 16837 to be accepted for street purposes. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Tentative Map of Tract No. 21241 upon the terms and conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. Item No. 5 Communication from the Planning Commission regarding e proper zoning to apply to the area between Las Tunas and Live Oak Avenue was read, advising the Council that a committee has been appointed and a recommendation will be forthcoming. Mayor Camphouse ordered the communication filed. Item No. 6 Communication was read from the Planning Commission re- questing eave of absence for Mr. W. P. Sorenson.from the Planning Commission until July 1, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the •Council approve Mr. Sorenson's leave of absence. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. Item No. 7 (Also Item of Matters Pending) Communication from City nager, regarding the status of employees' bonds, was read. It was the Manager's recommendation that the City purchase a Faithful Performance Blanket Position Policy in the amount of $50,000, covering all personnel employed, through the brokerage firm of Miller, Kuhrts, and Cox, for a three -year premium of $3,099.72, and a depositors' Forgery Protection Policy and Loss of Valuable Records Policy, both for coverages of $25,000, for a three -year premium of approximately $129, through the same brokerage firm of Miller, Kuhrts, and Cox. Discussion was had with the City Controller as to the extent of bids submitted and an analysis of the bids. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that since there is a new council, the City Manager should be instructed to give the Council a report of the whole insurance coverage and that he secure a binder to be held by the present agents for a thirty -day period or through June 1, and that a committee, composed of Councilmen Jacobi and Phillips, make a recommendation back to the Council. Motion.was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried.- ,u Iqn d Em Item No. 8 Communication was read from the City Manager and Water uper n ent concerning the sole bid received to drill a well at the St:'Joseph Reservoir site. It was their recommendation that the Council award this bid. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the awarding of the bid for the drilling of the St. Joseph Reservoir site well to the Roscoe Moss Company, in the amount of $18,288.00, subject to the additions and deductions shown on the Bid Schedule, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in accordance with the bid and in the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 9 Communication was read from City Manager and Water uper n endent concerning a proposed contract with the U. S. Army Engineers for reimbursement of cost of relocation of wa ter mains at crossings of the west branch of Arcadia Wash channel, and the same is recommended for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract, the form to be first approved by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 10 Communication was read from City Manager and Water uper n en ent requesting that "the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the performance of the relocation, rear- rangement, and for the alteration of water mains made necessary by the construction of the west branch of the Arcadia Wash. This is the work for which the City will be rdmbursed by the Federal Government under the contract presented for approval and execution under Item 9 of the agenda of this meeting. Such bids to be returned April 30, 1 ?56, and acted upon at the regular Council meeting May 1, 1956.' Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the plans for the relocation, rearrangement and /or alteration of water mains across the west branch of the Arcadia Wash Channel be approved; that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids therefor to be returned April 30, 1956, and to be acted upon at the regular council meeting of May 1, 1956. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis,and unanimously carried. Item No. 11 Communication was read from City Manager concerning a us men s in the Water Department budget. Discussion was had by the City Council and the Water Superintendent. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis. a. that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent and redesignate the $37,000, as recommended, for the drilling and equipping of the well at the St. Joseph reservoir site, and , b. that a transfer be made of the $6,000 from sand p" jfi /6G separators, $8,000 from Pressure Zone 2 development, and $2,000 from installation of gate valves to be redesignated to cover this work as outlined above. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 12 Communication was read from City Manager and Water uper n en ent recommending that the City offer to sell 1,000 acre feet of the current year's decreed right to water in the Western Unit of the Raymond Basin at $25.00 per acre foot, and also 1,000 acre feet in the Eastern Unit of the Raymond Basin on the same basis. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the recommendation of the City Manager to sell this water be accepted, and that the Manager be so authorized. yr � 17 y 4 3089 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 13 Communication was read from City Manager concerning We—r-e—qu—e-sT of the Sister Elizabeth Kenney Foundation to conduct a campaign for the solicitation of funds during the month of May, 1956, the solicitation to be made by volunteers and no coin boxes being used. It was recommended by the City Manager. Motion was made by accept the recommendation of solicitation of funds in May tion, and that Section 18 of waived. Motion was seconded carried. Councilman Phillips that the Council the City Manager and approve the of 1956 by the Sister Kenney Founds - Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be by Councilman Reibold and unanimously Item No. 14 Communication was read from Assistant City Engineer an y nager, recommending that the contract to construct the detour road on the abandoned Pacific Electric right of way between Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive be awarded to the low bidder, Osborn Company of Pasadena, California, in the amount of $20,327.00. Assistant City Engineer Frank Forbes explained the matter in detail and pointed out on a map the location of the proposed detour road. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Osborn Company, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid and in the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 15 Communication was read from City Engineer and City nager recommending that the City Council accept the improvements on the Hugo Reid tennis courts as constructed. There was some discussion about raising the fence and landscaping around'the tennis courts. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Council 1. accept the work of the contractor and release the bondsmen from further liability. 2. authorize the City Engineer to proceed with the planned landscaping of the site. 3. set up $300 to be used up within three months if the property owners request the fence to be raised - otherwise the money to be returned. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 16 Recommendation was given by the City Manager approving TR-e—r-e-qu-e-s-'E of the Military Order of the Purple Heart to exhibit firearms and war equipment for several days during the calendar year. Neither the date nor the place had been determined. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council postpone acting upon this matter until further information indicat- ing date and location is obtained by the City Manager andlapproved by the City Manager and Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. Item No. 17 Communication from City Manager was read as follows: "The annual retraining session of the National Academy Graduates will take place on April 25, 26, and 27 in the City of Santa Barbara. Captain William S. Orr, a graduate of the National Academy (FBI), plans to attend the sessions on the above dates. Funds in the amount of $100 are allocated in the current budget for the Police Department to cover expenses. L) 3090 "It is accordingly recommended that Captain Orr be authorized to attend this retraining session at a cost of not to exceed $100." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager as read by the City Manager and authorize Captain Orr to attend the conference at City expense not to exceed $100.00, the expenditures to be sub- stantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 18 Communication from City Manager and City Engineer was read, recommending that Mr. Bernard B. Brumley, Divisional Sub Foreman, be authorized to attend the State Convention of the California Sewage Work and Disposal Wastes Association to be held in Santa Rosa, April 25 through 28, 1956, at a cost of not to exceed $90, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Controller. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 19 Communication from City Engineer and City Manager was reams recommending that the work of the California Tree Service, of 5215] Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, for the removal of 60 trees in the City of Arcadia, be accepted as the work is completed. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the work of the California Tree Service and release the bondsmen from future liability. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. Item No. 20 Communications from the City Engineer and Assistant Uiiy E-n`g1neer were read, advising that all requirements have been complied with in connection with the lot splits requested by the following, and recommending that final approval be given: Andrew T. Peters, 1422 South Tenth Avenue F. L. Wilkinson, 1119 Duarte Road James S. Riley, 1160 West Orange Grove Avenue Robert L. Blum and Miller Myers, Inc. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council grant and'approve the lot splits as recommended. Motion was sec- onded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. Item No. 21 Communication was read from City Manager, concerning TTFe__r_e_q_ues_F of the Los Angeles Turf Club for permission to construct an entrance on Baldwin Avenue near their northerly property line. The location is approximately 200 feet south of Stanford Drive. The gate is primarily for the use of the two families residing within the grounds and would not be used by the general public and has no connection with the traffic flow from the parking lot. The City Engineer suggests that a condition be placed on this opening wherein the Turf Club installs an electrically controlled gate and that the gate itself be placed at least 20 feet back of the curb line on Baldwin Avenue. Discussion was had among the Council members, the City Manager, and Mr. Rogers of the Turf Club. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer and approve a gate to the Los Angeles Turf Club property in the vicinity of Baldwin Avenue and Stanford Drive with the restriction that the exit be.used only by passenger vehicles of the employees of the Turf Club and their guests. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilman Dennis 3& 3091 Item No. 22 Communication from the Personnel Secretary was read, advising iFat the new Rules and Regulations of the Personnel System were approved by the Personnel Board and that it was their recommendation that they be presented to the City Council for their adoption. Councilman Reibold stated that Mr. Pollock, the depart- ment heads, and the employees should be complimented on this project. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the proper resolution for the next meeting in order that the Rules and Regulations can be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Item No. 23 Communication from Chief of Police regarding the request 4th Annual Southern California School Bus Rodeo to hold this affair on the Los Angeles Turf Club parking lot on May 25, 1956, was read. It was recommended by the City Manager. Mayor Camphouse requested the new members of the Council to express their opinion about holding such affairs at the Race Track. Councilman Jacobi believed they should form a policy in regard to this matter - either to allow all affairs of a similar nature or to turn down all such affairs. He felt that, since the Hot Rod Derby had been turned down, this request should also be turned down. Councilman Reibold wanted to know if a precedent had been established as he understood that this event had been held at the race track three times before. Mayor Camphouse believed that, to a degree, it had and added that their action on the Hot Rod Derby should not govern this case. Councilmen Phillips and Dennis felt that affairs at the Race Track were occurring too frequently and that some kind of policy should be established so that the Police Department and other department heads could be guided accordingly. The City Attorneyadvised that Section 18 of Ordinance 737 need not be waived with respect to this application and that a formal application requiring a hearing would then be required. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be not waived with respect to the application to hold the 4th Annual Southern California School Bus Rodeo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. Item 24 Communication was read from Councilman Reibold, in which he eiinc�d his resignation from the Personnel Board, effective April 12, 1956. Communication was ordered filed. Item No. 25 Communication from the Arcadia Mounted Police was read. request $500 for the 1956 fiscal year to help promote and advertise the City of Arcadia during their participations and demonstrations this year. It was recommended by the City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the Arcadia Mounted Police be granted the sum of $500 and that the Controller make disbursement from the Council Contingency Fund. Councilman Dennis added that the budget committee incor- porate this item in the budget so that it will not recur in this manner. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Item No. 26 Communication was read from San Gabriel Valley Council 57— ouMs—of America, requesting permission to hang a banner across the principal street in Arcadia from May 9 or 10 until May 27, announcing the Boy Scout Rose Bowl Circus. Councilman Phillips felt the display of banners should be restricted to such organizations as Red Cross and Community Chest. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council deny the San Gabriel Council Boy Scouts of America's request to hang banners across our principal street. Mayor Camphouse added that it was his impression that they have limited all banners to Red Cross, Community Chest, Blood Bank, and the County Fair. V ,1��7 3092 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unan- imously carried. Item N 27 Communication was read from Jack Klein, Managing ra or o e C lifornia Farmer, advising that a letter from D. Heinstman, 2779 Tyrrell, Hayward, California, was enclosed. The enclosed letter was one of protest against the banningof poultry raising. Communication was ordered filed. Item No. 28 Communication was read from Arcadia Board of Realtors, requesi'ing the Council to rescind as soon as possible that portion of Ordinance No. 760, enacted October, 1955, governing the use of Real Estate Signs in Zones R -0, R -1, and R -2. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that this matter be sent to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Item No. 29 Communication was read from Arcadia Motors, advising ERafi eecured a business license for 1956 for a fee of $40, and that they have discontinued business as of March 31, 1956; and are requesting that a refund be made for the reaminder of the year. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that, it being the policy•to refund the unused portion of the business license fee, $30, the unused portion ofthe fee, be refunded. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Item No. 30 Communication was read from State Sales Director, TF555-5—u-r—y-56partment, requesting participation in the 15th Anniver- sary of the Series E. Bond. Communication was ordered filed. Mayor Camphouse welcomed Commission members to the Council meetings and wished they would attend more frequently. He appointed the following to act as liaison members with the various commissions: Councilman Phillips - Planning Commission Councilman Dennis - Recreation Commission Councilman Reibold - Library Board Councilman Jacobi - Personnel Board and Health Sanitation Commission The City •Attorney resented and read the title of Resolution No. 2764 entitled 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of ,Resolution No. 2764 be waived. Said Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2764 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolu- tion No.,2765 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2765 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2765 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None N' 3093 The City Attorney presented and read.the title of Resolution No. 2768, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING TAX DEEDS ". Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2768 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2768 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City pay the outstanding bonded indebtedness on Lots 19, 20, and 21, Block 83, and authorize the City Controller to pay the amount from the Capital Outlay Fund. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips tht the names of Mayor Camphouse and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis be inserted as Director and Alternate Director, respectively, of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 15. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolu- tion No. 2767, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2767 be waived. Said motion was sec- onded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2767 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on ro':1 call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council, members of thevarious Commissions and Boards, the City Manager, the department heads, and key personnel hold a breakfast meeting at Eaton's on May 7, 1956, at 7 o'clock, to which the press are to be invited, in order to have a more comprehensive news coverage for the citizens of the community. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unani- mously carried. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council request the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to make an analysis of the solicitation drives and to give a recommendation as to how the City can best handle this problem. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unani- mously carried. Councilman Dennis reported that the County is anticipating an increase in assessed valuation of the County - that the sub- stantial increase in income to the City of Arcadia gives consideration to serious problems, such as our civic development. He thought that the City Manager and City Controller should be requested to make an analysis as quickly as they can, giving a report to the City Council of the income they anticipate for the 1956 -57 budget. �u \X 3094 Mayor Camphouse requested this be made a minute order. The City Manager reeported he had received a communication from the Chief of Police, stating that they had been invited to attend a meeting on April 27, 1956, with the Governor at Baja, California, where mutual problems, such as stolen cars, juvenile prob- lems, and narcotics, would be discussed. He recommended the approval of the Chief of Police' attendance at this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the attendance at this meeting by the Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Manager reported that an informal summary in regard to the garbage and rubbish collection had been made. If any member of the press or any citizen wished a copy, he would be glad to give him one. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. ATTEST: Council Chambers, City Hall, Arcadia, California Tuesday, May 1, 1956, 8 p.m. 0 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session at the above- mentioned place and time, with Mayor Camphouse presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Rev. George Walters, Associate Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, gave the invocation. Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the minutes of April 17, 1956, as submitted in writing, be amended by amending page 6, Paragraph 6, lines 1 to 4, inclusive, to read as follows: "b. That in order to construct the reservoirs in the Elkins Development a transfer be made from existing balances of the followin projects: sand separators, $6,000; Pressure Zone 2 devel- opment, $8,000; installation of gate valves, $2,000." and that as thus amended, the minutes be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. The matters pending, requiring a report not yet received, will be carried over to the next regular meeting. Item No. 2 The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place for the having on the proposed change of setback for the Flamingo Hotel, pursuant to notice duly given, and that affidavit of publica- tion of notice was on file with her; that no written protests had 3095 been received. Recommendation"from the Planning Commission was read in which they approved the request for a change of setback to allow a sign at 45 feet from the center of Huntington Drive instead of the 75 feet required. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. N one in the audience spoke for or against the granting of such a request. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the hearing be closed and that the Council accept the recommendation of the Plannning Commission and that the City Attorney prepare- the necessary ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Item No. 3 The City Clerk announced that this was the time and p ace or the hearing on the request of the Arcadia Clinic for a variance. The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been received. She summarized the contents of the application and read the recommendation from the City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector, recommending that the requested variance from the provisions of the Building Code be disapproved for the reasons therein stated. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed and that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector, and deny the requested variance from the provisions of the Building Code. Item No. 4 The City Clerk advised that thirteen petitions with 532 s gna ores were received from residents, property owners, and businessmen of Arcadia, requesting the City Council reconsider the rubbish pick -up contract. Mayor Camphouse declared that although this was not a hearing, the audience would be given permission to speak for or against the exclusive residential rubbish pick -up contract. Mayor Camphouse read a report explaining some of the problems involved in rubbish collection and why the Council feel that the contract made is a very sound one. Mrs. Charlotte Chapps, 334 East Huntington Drive, spoke in protest to the granting of the exlusive residential rubbish pick -up contract, claiming it was creating a monopoly and depriving the previous operators of continuing a livelihood in that field. She addressed remarks to each member of the Council. Councilman Jacobi said he had several letters on the matter addressed to him personally - each one of the letters definitely against the ordinance granting this exclusive contract. The letters were from scattered sections of Arcadia. Councilman Reibold spoke at length, reporting that he spent quite a bit of time in the last week studying the situation, with the conclusion that it is the City's responsibility to maintain public health and safety, of which rubbish collection is an important part - that after due deliberation, the City entered into a contract with the A -1 Disposal Co., giving tht company the sole right to collect residential rubbish on a regular schedule, and that the provisions of this contract cannot be changed without the mutual consent of both parties, or the existence of non - performance on the part of the contractor. He believed the contract a sound and good one and cited the provisions of the contract. He explained that a monopoly in itself is not evil. He suggested that exploratory discussions be held to consider the feasibility of permitting the few prior operators to continue their residential collections if they meet the minimum requirements and do not expand their business. Mrs. Chapps spoke again, saying that the contract rate is not lower than other operators; the only rate control is on curb and alley pick -up, as other operators give special services such as going over to the rear of the premises picking up regardless of quantity, on a flat monthly rate. Mrs. Cahpps further stated that rubbish collection was never considered a health and safety meas- ure. She also expressed opposition to the no expansion or sale of business suggestion by Councilman Reibold, on the basis that the only security operators have is the expansion or sale of business. Councilman Dennis reiterated that the Council had spent many months on this problem before coming to a decision, but that since more than 500 persons have expressed an opinion against their decision, they should give the matter further consideration, but this did not mean that he is in favor of any change in the contract. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that this matter be referred to the Council Committee as a whole to discuss this and come to a conclusion as quickly as possible with regard to letting the contract stand or to make changes. 3090 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Item No.`5 Communication from City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Build - ng nspector was read recommending that the request of the Los Angeles Turf Club for a variance be granted, subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. That all new construction be of incombustible materials, and 2. That automatic fire sprinklers are installed in areas to be specified by the Fire Chief. Mr. Rogers of the Turf Club explained the work to be done and answered questions of the members of the City Council. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the recommenda- tions of the Modification Committee be approved, subject to the conditions as specified. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. Item 6 Communication from the Plannning Commission was read, regard - niFie request of Arcadia Board of Realtors to rescind sign regula- tions in residential zones. The Planning Commission recommended that adequate time be allowed and a reasonable effort be made to enforce the ordinance before any thought is given to rescinding the require- ments. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Item No. 7 Communication from Planning Commission was read, recom- mein�Fie granting of a variance to permit the erection of an office type building for the purpose of general offices of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, including the main- tenance of a library for use of its members on property bounded by Colorado Place, San Juan Drive, and Santa Rosa Road, for the reasons set out in Sections 1, 2, and 3, and under the conditions set out in Section 5 of Resolution 217 of the Planning Commission. Said resolution recommends the granting of the variance. Mr. F. Wesley Davies, General Manager and Secretary of Rancho Santa Anita, Inc., was asked to comment on the request. He replied that he thought it would be a wonderful asset to the City of Arcadia. The City Attorney advised the Council that it would be in order for them to instruct him to prepare the necessary resolu- tion and the advised them to eliminate the condition contained in Resolution 217 of the Planning Commission which requires the removal of the improvements in the private street, as the street had never been dedicated, the City has no concern with it, and at least a portion of the pavement would be needed to serve the adjacent private garages. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission, embodied in Resolution No. 217, be approved, and that the petition of F. Wesley Davies for a variance, for the purposes and affecting the property therein dt- cribed be granted, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution accordingly, eliminating the requirement that the private street improvements be removed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unani- mously carried. Item No. 8 Communication from the Planning Commission we read, rec- ommending the granting of a variance to permit the extension and modernization of existing electric distribution facilities located on Second Avenue mrth of St. Joseph.Street for the reasons set out in Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Resolution 218 of the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Attorney prepare a resolution in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission embodied in Resolution No. 218 and granting the petition of Southern California Edison Company for a variance for the purposes and affecting the property therein described. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 309 i Item No. 9 Communication from the Planning Commission was read, recommennUing the granting of a variance to permit the erection of a sign for the miniature golf course at 614 West Las Tunas Drive, in Zone C -1, for the reasons and under conditions set out in Sections 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 215 of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney reported that the only structure on the property is at the rear of the premises; that they have no means of advertising the business from the street; that the under the applicable zoning the owner could construct a building on the front lot line with a sign on the building. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney prepare a resolution in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission embodied in its Resolution No. 215, and that the petition of Russell H. Uhl for a variance for the purposes and affecting the property therein described be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani- mously carried. Item No. 10 Communication from the Planning Commission was read, recoln—g the denial of a variance to permit the operation of a beauty parlor at 68 East New man Avenue, in Zone R -3, for the reasons set out in Sections 1 and 2 of Resllution No. 216 of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney reported that because of numerous protests, the applicant requested that his application be withdrawn. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Attorney prepare a resolution in accordance with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission embodied in its Resolution No. 216, and that the petition of Elmer H. and Dorothy M. Stegeman and Mario and Irene A. Delmonte for a variance for the purposes and affecting the property therein described be denied. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unani- mously carried. Item No. 11 Communication from the City Engineer was read, recom- men ng at Lot Split No. 42 be given final approval as the require- ments and provisions had been met. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the recommenda- tions of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 42 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Item N0. 12 Communication from the City Engineer was read, recom- menTIng tFie following,Lot Splits: Lot S lit N 101 - Request of Mary S. Wheeler to divide property a ou an a Anita Avenue is recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer. 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for the north parcel. 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. 4. That the existing garage on the north parcel be moved to the south parcel or that a garage be constructed on the south parcel. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission with reference to Lot Split No. 101 be accepted, and that the City Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested upon compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Counciman Jacobi and unanimously caraied. Lot Split No. 102 - Request of Eunice B. Carlson to divide property at 12ouih-8econd Avenue, making a new building site facing La Sierra Drive, is recommended for denial without prejudice. Mr. Robbins, of Robbins Realty Co., spoke at length in favor of the lot split. He passed photographs around to the Council members to substantiate statements. He described the area in question and explained the peculiar circumstances of the case; that even though the building is non - conforming, there are many other non- conforming uses in Arcadia' that the owner has placed the property in escrow under the condition that a lot split would be granted; that the owner is forced to sell at this time as her husband had been transferred out of the city; that a good deal of moeny had been spent on improvements to the budding and the only way she could break even would be that she could sell with the iU 1' D q 5' 3098 provision that a lot split would be granted. He showed how it would not be difficult to build a home on a lot of that shape and that the few inches of land could be bought to make the lot conform to the,7500 square feet requirement. Mr. Robbins stated that he was only representing Mrs. Carlson and not seeking anything for himself. Mrs. Carlson explained her position: that her husband was transferred some distance away and that she was left alone to handle the transaction of selling her property; that she had found a buyer from San Marino who was anxious to live in Arcadia, but who would buy her property only with the condition that a lot split would be granted. Without a lot split she would not be able to sell the property for a price that would reimburse her for what had been spent on improvements and the original cost. To use the rear portion of the property she must pay the adjacent subdivider $2,559.69, the amount in the trust fund for the improve- ment of La Sierra Drive. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission be disapproved and that the Council grant the request for Lot Split No. 102, subject to the following conditions: 1. That no main or accessory building be permitted within five (5) feet of theeasterly lot line of Parcel No. 1, and that such provision be inserted as a restriction in the deed conveying the same. 2. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. 3. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer. 4. That to trust fund for the improvement of La Sierra Drive be paid. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mayor Camphouse explained Beat he voted in opposition because the motion was not in keeping with our ordinances and resolutions. Item No. 13 A report on the survey taken in regard to the annexa- on o property adjacent to Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road was given by the City Manager. He reported that the consensus was strongly in favor of annexation on the south side of Duarte Road and on the west side of Baldwin Avenue as far south as Longden - south of Longden, the number favoring annexation diminished. The City Attorney discussed the steps required for incorporation and explained tht no portion of the proposed incor- poration could be annexed to the City at this time, and that it was proper for the City of Arcadia to request the exclusion from the proposed incorporation boundaries of these border properties which would, if included, create continuing problems in respect to the widening, improvement, and lighting of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road, if portions of the streets were in two jurisdictions. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Manager be instructed to prepare and present to the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County a request that property to the depth of one tier of lots along Duarte Road opposite the present boundaries of the City of Arcadia and to a depth of approximately 630 feet of the west side of Baldwin Avenue from Duarte Road at least to Las Tunas Drive, be not included in the final boundaries of the Temple City incorporation, for the reason that the inclusion of these properties would create problems in regard to the proposed widening, improving, and ultimate lighting these two streets. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Item No. 14 Communication from the City Manager was read, concern- ing the off r of $3,000 per acre from the Church of the Latter Day Saints of E1 Monte for the nine acre piice of City land in the Rio Hondo channel with the recommendation that the property be de- annexed from Arcadia prior to its sale and that appropriate publicity be made to the public that the City will receive bona fide offers. Councilman Reibold reported that he had visited the property in question and believed the property of little value to the City because of its inaccessibility to Arcadia facilities, S6 3099 and that if the property could be de- annexed it would be wise to sell it. The City Attorney said there were two possibilities: it could revert to County property, or could be annexed by the City of E1 Monte should that city decide so to do. He stated that the property could be placed in the County fire protection district for protection without de- annexing the same. Councilman Reibold suggested that an appraisal of the property be made and that it be made known to the public that the City is willing to sell the property. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Manager be instructed to make a report on this matter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Item No. 15 Communication was read by the City Manager from the rar an, citing the need for eight (8) full -time employees at the rate of $1.00 per hour for the period between June 15 and June 30, 1956. Duties would include substitution on the circula- tion desks and certain duties in connection with the backlog of filing. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the Council adopt the following minute resolution: RESOLVED, that eight (8) temporary full -time positions as Library Clerks be established in the unclassified service in the Library Department for the period between June 15 and June 30, 1956, inclusive, with a salary at the maximum rate of $1.00 per hour. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Item No. 16 Communication was read from the City Manager and a er uperintendent concerning the relocation of water mains at crossings of the west branch of the Arcadia Wash in which they advised that there was no response to the advertisement for bids with the recommendation that the Water Department be instructed to proceed with this work using its own forces. The City Attorney explained that this work will be reimbursed by the U. S. Army Engineers and that a motion on the matter would require a four- fifths vote to be carried. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that no bids having been received for the relocation of water mains at amssings of the west branch of the Arcadia Wash, the Council declares and determhes that, in its opinion, based on estimates approved by the City Manager, the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and car- ried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Water Department be instructed to proceed with the work on force ac- count. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Item No. 17 Communication was read from the City Manager con- cerning tentative reservations at the Hotel Casa Munras for the League of California Cities Institute of May 23 and May 24, 1956, with the recommendation that the City Controller be authorized to send a check in the amount of $50.00 as a deposit to confirm and guarantee reservations. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the City Controller to issue a check in the amount of $50.00 as a deposit to guarantee hotel reservations at Monterey for attendance at the League of California Cities Institute. 3100 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Item No. 18 Communicatlon from the City Librarian advised that four mem ers o the professional staff and two Board members were author- ized by the Library Board, on April 19, 1956, to attend the Southern District meeting of the California Library Association held in Santa Barbara on April 27 and 28, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the communica- tion be filed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Item No. 19 Communication from the City Manager and Water Superintendent reques tedl?hat the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation of a 10 -inch cast iron water main in Holly Avenue from Las Flores Avenue to Walnut Avenue, the bids to be returned June 4, 1956, for review, with Council action to be taken June 5, 1956. The expenditure is provided for in the current budget in the appropri- ation for main replacement (Item 119 -44, p. 67) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Council approve the plans and specification for the installation of a 10 -inch cast iron water main in Holly Avenue from Las Flores Avenue to Walnut Avenue and the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be returned by June 4, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Item No. 20 Communication from Secretary of League of California eZ'iiTs concerning official representation at Board Meetings of that agency. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the names of Mayor Camphouse and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis be inserted as Director and Alternate Director, respectively, to the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2771, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ". Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2771 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2771 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Item No. 21 Request from the Director of the United Cerebral Palsy sso A cif o to conduct a fund- raising campaign in Arcadia in May, 1956. Mayor Camphouse inquired of the City Manager whether he had received a report from the Chamber of Commerce on a plan for conduct- ing charity drives. The Manager replied that he had contacted the Chamber of Commerce but that they had not yet submitted a plan. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Council approve the request of the United Cerebral Palsy Association to conduct a fund - raising campaign in Arcadia in May, 1956, and that Section 18 of Ordinance 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unani- mously carried. 7 31.01 Item No. 22 Requests from organizations to hold events in the VIE-y—oT-Tr—cadia as follows: Arcadia Officers Wives' Club- La Primavera..Ball at Los Angeles Turf Club - May 28, 1956 PTA, First Avenue School - graduation dance for 8th grade students in Santa Anita School cafetorium - June 14, 1956 Los Ballerinos Club - private dance at Rand's Steak House - May 12, 1956 These events were approved by Chief of Police and City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived and that the requested permits be granted to the Arcadia Officers Wives' Club, the PTA of First Avenue School, and the Los Ballerinos Club, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. Item No. 23 Requests to attend conferences as follows: City Clerk - to attend Second Biennial Meeting of the League of California Cities City Clerks' Institute - San Jose - June 13 through June 15, 1956. Chief of Police - to attend 36th Annual Conference of Peace Officers Association of California - San Diego - May 21 -23, 1956. Assistant Fire Chief - to attend the Fire Instructors Conference - Fresno - May 21 to 25, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the requests of the City Clerk, Chief of Police, and Assistant Fire Chief to attend conferences be granted, at City expense, not to exceed $100.00 per trip, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and the City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Item No. 24 Advice from the City Clerk that letters from the West rcaa siness Association and Methodist Hospital of Southern California had been received, concerning the extension of Baldwin Avenue northward from Colorado Boulevard to Foothill Boulevard. Councilman Dennis suggested that since the Council has new members and reports from the City Engineer indicate new developments, that the Mayor call a meeting of the Committee of the Council and affected department heads for a complete review of this matter so that the Council can be brought up -to -date. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that this matter be referred to the Mayor for further action. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Item No. 25 The City Clerk advised that letters of appreciation were received from Mrs. R. E. Davison, Mr. Vernon W. Houghton, and and Arcadia Council of Camp Fire Girls for City services received. Mayor Camphouse ordered the letters filed, the same having been read by each of the Councilmen. Item 26 Letter from the City Clerk advising of the appointment of ITrs_.7_sther Pollatz to the position of Senior -Clerk in City Clerk's office and that she had been duly sworn in as Deputy City Clerk. The letter was ordered filed. Mayor Camphouse invited persons from the audience to be heard at this time. There was no respmse in the audience. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolu- tion NO. 2769, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS SUPPLE_ MENTING THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER AND CITY ORDINANCES CREATING THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND RESCINDING ALL PRIOR RULES AND REGULATIONS "' {,\, 4 J 31.02 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2769 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2769 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2770, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SPECIFYING THE COMPENSATION APPLICABLE TO THE POSITION OF SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER ". The Attorney explained the contents of this resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2770 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows; AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2770 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows% AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney presented and read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 956, entitled 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 308 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION 2 -e ". Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of proposed Ordinance No. 956 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The provisions of said ordinance were then discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that proposed Ordinance No. 956, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENIINGORDINANCE NO. 308 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION 2 -e" be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOF ; : None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney reported on the progress of the peti- tion to form Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No. 2 and stated that an expression of the Council's attitude on the future use of the police and fire station sits adjacent to the City Library would greatly assist in securing sufficient signatures for District No. 2, the Council having previously expressed its intention to retain rather than to sell these and other city properties. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the following minute resolution expressing the Council's attitude in this regard be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arcadia favors the formation of off - street parking districts for the acquisition and improvement of off - street parking spaces; that the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of off- street parking spaces is essential to the effective operation of business under present day business methods; that the City of Arcadia proposes to construct a new Police Facilities Building on the City Hall site and has property available for such purpose; that the City has acquired property at the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Street in the City of Arcadia for the construction of a Central Fire Station; that the City of Arcadia proposes to commence the Police Facilities Building at the earliest date possible and in no event 9 G 3103 later than 1957; that the City of Arcadia proposes to construct the new Central Fire Station during the fiscal year 1956 -57; that upon the construction of each of said facilities, the City of Arcadia intends to remove the existing Police and Fire Buildings from their present locatbn and to improve said properties for public parking, primarily as an adjunct to the adjacent City Library but also for the use of the public generally for purposes of off - street parking. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips A letter from Attorney Daniel E. Farr, representing Mr. and Mrs. Rohrer, had been received by the Council asking certain questions about the parking district. The City Attorney read excerpts from the letter. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Attorney answer the letter advising the writer (1) that a fee title to district property is contemplated by the act; (2) that Parcel 2 would continue to be used for parking during the district formation; (3) of the estimated total in annual assessments on the property; and (4) that the proponents of the district and the Council do not propose to charge for the use of the district lots as such practice would defeat the very purpose of forming the district. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani- mously carried. Councilman Dennis submitted the name of Hans W. Schmidt of 835 Murietta Drive to fill the vacancy in the Personnel Board, adding that he has been a resident of Arcadia since 1940, a Supervisor of the Right of Way Division of Richfield 011 Co., has a master's degree in Business, is now working on his doctor's degree at U. S. C., and would be a fine addition to our staff of Commis- sioners. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Hans W. Schmidt be appointed to fill the position in the Personnel Board for the unexpired term left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Reibold and to expire July 1, 1959. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Herbert Pratt be reappointed to the Planning Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1959• Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani- mously carried. The City Engineer reported that the Flood Control work is progressing rapidly. On April 26, 1956, there was a call for bids for the west branch of the Arcadia Wash. In about thirty days the Corps of Engineers will have ready another call for bids for the east branch of the Arcadia Wash. The following year there will awarded an additional contract which will carry that branch through the City of Arcadia through Orange Grove. One of the problems of the Flood Control in expediting the work is processing the right of way necessary. In acquiring the right of way a representative of the Right of Way Division calls upon the people involved personally in an attempt to negotiate with them for the purchase of the land before starting any condemnation procedures. The Engineer was asked if the property owners could secure information in regard to this matter directly from him. He replied in the affirmative, and that his department was working with the Corps of Engineers and the Flood Control District. The City Attorney stated that for the most part right -of- way acquisition was routine and to b¢ worked out by the property owners and the Flood Control District; that there would be indances where peculiar problems would be presented by reason of required detours, access, and temporary easements; and that the City staff was available for consultation in working out these special problems. Communication from the City Manager and Water Superintend- ent, requesting that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation of a water main in Duarte Road from Sunset Boulevard to westerly City boundary. The Los Angeles County Flood Control District's plans for the Michillinda Avenue storm drain necessitates the relocation of the water main. There is some possibility of reimbursement for the cost of this work by the Flood Control District. The proposed bids should be returned by May 14, 1956, for review with Council action to be taken May 151 1956. iU 10 ti 3104 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Council approve the plans and specifications for the relocation of the water main on Duarte Road from Sunset Boulevard to the westerly City boundary and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened on May 14, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Communication from the City Engineer and City Manager, requesting the City Council approve the payment of $3,900 to Los Angeles County Road Department out of the Council Contingency Fund for the City's share of traffic signal installation at the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Cit Controller be authorized to issue a check in the amount of 3,900.00 to the Los Angeles County Road Department from the Council Contingency Fund for the City's share of traffic signal installation at the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Manager reported that the City Clerk had performed and would continue to perform duties beyond those of the City Clerk and recommended she be compensated for such additional duties. The City Attorney advised that before any compensation . is specified, the nature and extent of the additional duties should be clarified. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that this matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for the appropri- ate'.resolution and submitted to the Council at the next meeting. Said Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Mayor Camphouse appointed Councilman Jacobi as alternate member to attend Civil Defense meetings of Area D and requested the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution. Motion by Councilman Dennis that the meeting be adjouned. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. 01 F4004 ATTEST: 11 jo 11 3103 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 8 p.m. on May 15, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None INVOCATION The meeting was opened by an invocation offered by the Reverend Thatcher Jordan of the Church of the Good Shepherd. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Council- man Reibold, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of regular meeting on May 1, 1956, were approved. RABIES Mayor Camphouse announced to the audience that the subject of inoculation of dogs would not be discussed at this meeting, inasmuch as the recommendation had not been received from the Arcadia Health and Sanita- tion Commission. INSURANCE Councilman Jacobi, member of the committee appointed to study the insurance program, reported that the committee will present the result of this study at the next regular meeting of the Council. They are currently seeking essential data for this report. Councilman Phillips added that he would like to have the City Manager discuss with the Mund- McLaurin Company the change of rates; and to have such information available at the next meeting. RUBBISH Mayor Camphouse announced that the Council, as a CONTRACT committee of the whole, had studied the request of petitioners that the City Council reconsider the rubbish contract. Councilman Phillips reported that, as a result of this study, the Committee felt that several points bear merit and should be considered further. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council go on record that after having thoroughly reconsidered the ordinance, resolution, and contract, basically it is a good, sound procedure and that further consideration of the contract be stopped with the exception that a committee be appointed to investigate and report back to the Council for immediate formal action concerning the following points: 1'. The establishment of rates to be charged for back yard pickup at the election of each householder. 2. A method of reporting quarterly to the City Mana;er the average charge being made per individual householder in the City by the contractor. 3. An annual performance report to be made by the contractor to the City Council so that it may remain vigilant on the entire rubbish pickup situation with a view of keeping rates and service in line with surrounding communities. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, and Phillips NOES: Councilmen Jacobi and Reibold Mrs. Chapps, 334 East Huntington, requested of the Council the specific number of complaints which would constitute unsatisfactory service, allowing legal revocation of the exclusive contract in accordance with the terms thereof; that formal notice be given by the Council to A -1 Disposal.Company and the City Clerk to set up facilities for a permanent record ,y ( icy 31.06 to be kept by the City Clerk of all complaints received by either A -1 Disposal Company or the City Hall; personak, telephone, or letter by dates and names; that the above specific number of com- plaints be made a matter of record in the minutes of Council meetings; that permanent record requested become effective simultaneously with the enforcement of the exclusive contract on June 1, 1956; and that the Council remove ambiguity from the clause in the contract which allows for occasional pickup by other operators. Cond1bion No. 6 on permits of other operators states that they may not operate in residential areas when the contract goes into effect; therefore, they would be liable for revocation of their permits for violation of a condition thereof. Mayor Camphouse appointed a committee of Councilmen Phillips, Reibold, Dennis, City Manager, and City Attorney to follow through in accordance with the motion made by Councilman Phillips. HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and SCHOOL BUS place for the Hearing of the Los Angeles School ROADEO Roadeo, pursuant to notice duly given; that affidavit of pi7hlication of notice was on file with her; that no written protests had been received. She reported that letters had been received from twenty school districts that they have entered bus drivers in this roadeo and urging the Council to grant this request. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mr. Peter Johnson, General Manager of the City School Bus System, representing the Advisory Board of the School Bus Roadeo, spoke in behalf of the Roadeo. He reported that it covers ten counties in Southern California, not just Los Angeles City; that many men of repute are on the Board, naming several as Officer Harvey Tyler, of the California Highway Patrol, Don Perkins of the Los Angeles Safety Council, A. M. Smith, Accident Control Consultant, Charles Koors of the Crown Caoch Corporation, and George McKay of the Firemen's Fund Indemnity Co.; that the roadeo was designed for the safety and protection of the children who attend our schools; explained the operation; that they had incurred a great deal of expense in preparing their brochures for the May 26 date at Santa Anita Turf Club, for they felt that, after thee successive years of having the request granted, permission would be given as a routine mat- ter; and that if the policy of the Council had changed, to grant the request this year but not in the future. After discussion concerning costs, Mayor Camphouse called for protests; hearing none he declared the Hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the request to hold the Fourth Annual School Bus Roadeo at the Los Angeles Turf Club on May 26, 1956, be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilman Dennis In voting "NO" Councilman Dennis added that he was in sympathy with the cause, but that he wag opposed to large number of activities taking place at the Turf Club - that Arcadia is trying to maintain a residential community. Councilman Phillips prefaced his vote with the remark that he agreed with Councilman Dennis' opinion, but would vote in favor of the event this time only. LOT SPLITS: No. 90. Recommendation of the City Engineer that the application of Bertha L. Stephenson, 1004 South Sixth Avenue, for lot split be granted; applicant having compltd with all conditions imposed for the granting thereof. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the recom- mendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 90 be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. 31(Y LOT SPLITS c 0 n t i n u e No. 98. W. H. McCauley, 1136 South Sixth Avenue, and Maurice J. Clayman, 1200 South Sixth Avenue, recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. that the west half of Encino Avenue be dedicated and improved as required by the subidvision ordinance, or that a cash bond be posted, sufficient to pay the cost of such improvement; that the easterly one foot and the southerly 6.66 feet of proposed Encino Avenue be deeded in fee to the City. 4. that a cash deposit of $750.00 per lot, being at the rate of $10.00 per front foot, be made with the City to cover the Pro rata share of the cost of opening . :.Camino Grove Avenue to Sixth 'Avenue. 5. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid for each new lot; 6. that no permit be issued for a dwelling on Parcel No. 2 until Encino Avenue is extended and improved with satisfactory drainage arrangements. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted as to Lot Split No. 98 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilman Jacobi No. 99. George J. Teague, 1009 South Eighth Avenue, recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that the north line of Parcel No. 1 be increased from 75.11 feet to 77.11 feet; 2. that the north line of Parcel No. 3 be decreased from 105.36 feet to 103.36 feet' 3. that the division between Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 be maintained on the original lot line; 4. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 5. that a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel No. 3; 6. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 7. that a satisfactory easement be provided for power lines to each lot. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted as to Lot Split No. 99, and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. ' No 103, Vernon W. Bakkedahl, 1100 South Eighth venue, is recommended for denial as not being in conformity with the general nature of the neighborhood; and if the lot split is approved, it be subject to the usual requirements of a final map, a sewer lateral to the new parcel, and the usual recreation fee. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council take into consideration the adjacent lots and that the Council disapprove the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and indicate 31.08 LOT SPLITS its intention to approve Lot Split No.'103 upon compliance with the usual conditions imposed by c the Planning Commission and City Engineer with o respect to lot splits. n t Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold, i but not carried. Roll call votes were as follows: n U AYES: Councilmen Phillips and Reibold e NOES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, and d Jacobi Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission with reference to Lot Split No. 103 be accepted and that the lot split be denied, without prejudice to its reconsid- eration. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, and Jacobi NOES: Councilmen Phillips and Reibold No. 104 (Beatrice L. Koupal, 504 West Lemon Avenue) Ts commended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1., that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a dewer main and lateral be constructed to serve the new-lot; 3. that Wistaria Avenue (60 feet wide) be extended across the lot and improved as required by tho subdivision ordinance; that the west one foot and the south four feet be deeded in fee to the City to control future extension of the street; 4. that a recreatbn fee of $25.00 be paid for the new lot; 5. that all buildings be removed from the lot; 6. that the above approval be subject to the completion of Lot Split No. 77. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted as to Lot Split No. 104 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. No. 86 Revised (Farley H. Archer, 1070 South Tenth Avenue) is recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recommendation of the Planning Commission with reference to Lot Split No. 86 Revised be approved and that the Council indicate its intention to grant Lot 4nlit No. 86 Revised as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. No. 97 (Edward Bailey, 476 Fairview Avenue) is recommended for denial as not conforming with other lots in the area. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and deny the request for Lot Split No. 97 as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. 4 � 1S�G 31.09 LOT SPLITS Rk 0 n t i n U e C:J Mr. R. W. Straub, 1209 Eighth Avenue, spoke about the cost to him of the extension of E1 Sur and Encino Avenues, $920.00 for the former and approxi- mately $1,000.00 for the latter; tht the spreading of the cost throughout the subdivision should have started sooner; that the cost of E1 Sur should be borne by the public in general as it serves one of the public schools. The City Attorney advised that in computing the cost per lot foot of extending E1 Sur, $4,000.00 had been charged to the adjacent school. Mr. James Baker, 1200 South Eighth Avenue, did not object to the assessment for pthe extension of Encino as he would derive a benefit, but he did object to an assessment for extension of E1 Sur westward as he would derive a benefit threfrom. If the two were tied together and constructed concurrent- ly, t would be of benefit to him. The City Attorney advised that E1 Sur would not go in immediately, but deposits from the subdividers of the lots are required where the City is ready to proceed with street construction. TENTATIVE MAP Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the TRACT 21582 revised tentative map of Tract No. 21582, located between Norman Avenue and Lemon Avenue, west of Holly Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions:: 1. that Lots 10 and 11 be combined and made Into one lot; 2. that Lot 21 be deeded in fee to the City; 3. that Lot 19 be reduced to 75 feet in length and deeded in fee to the City or in trust to a title company for an amount to be determined later; 4. that Lot 20 be deeded in fee to the City; 5. that the developer provide rear line utility easements and the necessary access easements; 6. that all buildings within the subdivision be removed; and 7. that all street improvements, fees, and deposits be as required by the subdivision ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revised tentative map of Tract No. 21582, subject to conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. WELCOME WAGON The City Clerk informed the City Council that the REQUEST request of Welcome Wagon, Inc. for renewal of a business license had come before the Council in February, 1956. This had been referred to the City Manager for additional information; that Mrs. M. Rabb, general representative of the West Coast divis- ion, was present and desired to be heard. Mrs. Rabb spoke concerning the organization and activities of this company. The City Manager recommended against granting a license renewal to this company as it was supplement- ing the work of our local Chamber of Commerce. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and deny the request of Welcome Wagon, Inc., without prejudice to reconsideration upon filtg of formal appliation for a public hearing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Mrs. Rabb requested that a letter be written to her, stating the action and the reasons therefor. The City Attorney advised that the City Clerk would comply with this request. 7 Silo BETTERMENT Recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager AGREEMENT that the betterment agreement between the Flood '.BEST BRANCH Control and the City of Arcadia for betterments of ARCADIA WASH the west branch of the Arcadia Wash be approved. The,betterments include a prorated cost for the Hunt- ington Place bridge, bridge costs for Hunting- ton Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract, the form to be first approved by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Controller be instructed to execute a warrant drawn on the Capital Outlay Fund for the payment of the costs in accordance with the contract. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None SECOND Recommendation of the City Engineer and the City AVENUE Manager that the City Council approve the plans and EXTENSION specifications for the extension of Second Avenue and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received on June 4, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the extension of Second Avenue from La Porte Street to Colorado Boulevard and that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be returned by June 4, 1956, at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. STATE GAS AND Recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager COUNTY GAS TAX that the Council members review the State Gas Tax BUDGET FUNDS Budget and County gas tax Budget for various projects prior to the Council meeting so that action may take place at the meeting, copies of these budgets having been sent to the City Councilmen some days prior to the meeting for the Councilmen's study and review. CITY PROPERTY TO BE ATRA1SED (SW of the Rio Hondo Channel) Ji 15 The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2777, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS IN SAID CITY OF ARCADIA". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2777 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2777 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Recommendation of the owned property located channel, about nine ac and to take advantage Pagano, President of t Board to undertake the of charge. City Manager that the city southwest of the Rio Hondo res in area, be of the offer of he Arcadia Real appraisal for appraised; Mr. Joseph Estate the City free Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City 3- 4F5� 3111 Manager to have this land appraised and to take advantage of the offer to submit such appraisal free of charge from the Arcadia Real Estate Board. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. BID AWARD FOR Recommendation from the City Manager and Water INSTALLING Superintendent as to the awarding of bids for the WATER PIPE IN installation of 6 inch water main in Duarte Road. DUARTE ROAD It was their recommendation that the contract for this job not be awarded at this time, pending further negotiations with the Flood Control District, and that this matter be held over until the next meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and defer action on the awarding of bids for the installation of water pipe until the next meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. CIVIL DEFENSE Letter of recommendation from the City Manager that AREA "D" the City not participate in the Joint Powers Agreement for Area D after June 30, 1956, and that the necessary steps be taken to transfer to Area C because of proximity to Pasadena and that we are considered a target area; that we notify the Area Board. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council notify the Area D Civil Defense Board Chairman of the city's intention to withdraw from the Joint Powers Agreement for Area D as of July 1, 1956, because of the city's intention to transfer to Area C. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None USE OF LONGDEN Recommendation from the City Manager and Water Super - AVENUE WATER intendent that the Longden Plant property be leased PLANT PROPERTY to the Arcadia National Little League, with BY NATIONAL provisions that will save harmless the City from LITTLE LEAGUE anydamage that might arise and also provide for cancellation in event the property is required for expansion of Water Department facilities. Letters from the Recreation Director, regarding the Department's interest in securing the Water Depart- ment site for a Little league diamond, and Arcadia National Little League, in regard to obtaining the use of the site in question, were received. Discussion was held regarding the proper procedure to secure the variance. The City Attorney advised that it would take a few months of considerable effort to secure the variance; that it would be possible to annex the site to Arcadia; that the cost would be less to annex than to process the zoning restriction. The City Engineer concurred and advised the work load would also not be.as great. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the City Engineer to prepare and submit to the Boundary Commission the legal des- cription of the property to be annexed, and upon its approval that the City Attorney prepare the necessary documents for annexation of the Longden plant property of the Water Department to the City of Arcadia; and further that the Little League be not- ified that the City will entertain its request for use of a portion of its property for a ball diamond. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. U 31.12 RUMMAGE SALE Request of Mrs. J. M. Taylor, 385 West Walnut, BROWNIE TROOP on behalf of Brownie Troop NO. 88 of the Longley NO. 88 Way Schoo, to hold a rummage sale at her home on May 26. The City Manager recommended against a rummage sale being held in a residential zone. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived and that the request of Mrs. J. M. Taylor to hold a rummage sale on May 26 be granted if changed to a location in a commercial zone and approved by the Chief of Police and the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. CALL FOR BIDS Request from the City Clerk for authorization to PUBLICATION OF call for bids for the publication of all legal LEGAL NOTICES notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Arcadia during the ensuing fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids according to the City Charter for all legal printing and advertising requirements for the fiscal year July 1, 1956, to June 30, 1957, said bids to be opened at 10:00 a.m., June 6, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. SALE OF Recommendation of the City Manager that the American FIREWORKS AND Legion Post be granted a permit to sell fireworks DISPLAY - and a permit for public display of fireworks. BY AMERICAN LEGION POST Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived and that the request of the American Legion Post to conduct a fireworks display on July 4, 1956, in the Los Angeles County Park, be granted and that permits be granted to the American Legion Post to sell fireworks July 2, 3, 4, 1956, at locations to be approved by the Fire Chief and that the license fee be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None FUND RAISING Requests to conduct fund - raising campaigns: CAMPAIGNS a. Mental Health Foundation b. City of Hope Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council refer this matter to the Chamber of Com- merce for a recommendation in accordance with the Council's request for a policy on solicitation of funds in the City of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None There was discussion as to policy and the City Manager was asked when such a report would come from the Chamber of Commerce. The Manager advised that the Chamber of Commerce had indicated that an informal report would be submitted by May 17, 1956. PERSONNEL Recommendation from the City Manager that the Person - OFFICER nel Officer be granted permission to attend the CONFERENCE Western Regional Conference of the Civil Service As- sembly of the United States and Canada at Carmel, California, on June 3 to June 6, 1956, at City expense. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Personnel Officer to J City attend y,ls "G 31,13 the conference at Carmel, California, at City expense, not to exceed $125.00, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None LETTER OF Letter of appreciation from Boy Scouts of America APPRECIATION (San Gabriel Valley Council) for the fine patrol services extended by the Arcadia Police Department during their recent Camporee. Letter ordered filed. NOTICE FROM Notice of Intention from the County of Los Angeles COUNTY RE Board of Supervisors for tie incorporation of 'CITY OF unincorporated area to be known as City of Industry. INDUSTRY' Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the letter be noted and filed. Motion was seconded by Council- man Dennis and unanimously carried. NOTICE FROM Advice of the City Clerk of the receipt from the COUNTY RE County Boundary Commission of notices: INTENT TO ANNEX a. that the City of E1 Monte had filed a proposal for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation No. 102 to the City of E1 Monte on May 1, 1956. (south side of Lower Azusa Road east of Shirley) b. Re Proposed Annexation No. 95 to the City of El Monte on April 30, 1956. (one lot on west side of Peck Road between Meeker and Concert Streets.) Letters were noted and ordered filed. RES. NO. 2772 The City Attorney presented and read the title of - VARIANCE Resolution No. 2772, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PERMITTING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENSION OF GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE EXTENSION AND EXISTING MODERNIZATION OF EXISTING ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION ELECTRIC FACILITIES ", DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading ADOPTED of the body of Resolution No. 2772 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2772 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RES. NO. 2773 The City Attorney presented and read the title of GRANTING Resolution No. 2773, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE VARIANCE FOR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SIGN AT 614 W. GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF A LAS TUNAS DR. SIGN AT 614 WEST LAS TUNAS DRIVE ". ADOPTED Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2773 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 31.14 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2773 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RES. NO. 2774 The City Attorney presented and read the title of DENYING Resolution No. 2774, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE VARIANCE AT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 68 E. NEWMAN DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ADOPTED THE OPERATION OF A BEAUTY PARLOR AT 68 EAST NEWMAN AVENUE ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the read- ing of the body of Resolution No. 2774 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2774 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RES. NO. 2775 The City Attorney presented and read the title of - GRANTING Resolution No. 2775, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE VARIANCE AT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO PL. GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF A AND SAN JUAN BUSINESS OFFICE AT THE CORNER OF COLORADO PLACE AND DR. - ADOPTED SAN JUAN DRIVE!' Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2775 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolu- tion No. 2775 be adpted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RES. NO. 2776 The City Attorney presented and read the title of - APPOINTING Resolution No. 2776, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE ALTERNATE TO CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AREA D BOARD APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO AREA "D" CIVIL ADOPTED DEFENSE AND DISASTER BOARD ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2776 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Resolution No. 2776 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Campho,i"e, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 5' h 3115 ORD. NO. 956 The City Attorney read the title of proposed - SETBACK Ordinance No. 956 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE (FLAMINGO CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IiOTEL) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 308 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING ADOPTED SECTION 2 -e" and advised that said ordinance be given its second and final reading. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the read- ing of the body of Ordinance No. 956 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Resolution No. 2776 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ORD. N0. 956 The City Attorney read the title of proposed SETBACK Ordinance No. 956 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE (FLAMINGO CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HOTEL) AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 308 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING ADOPTED SECTION 2 -e" and advised that said ordinance be given its second and final reading. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the read- ing of the body of Ordinance No. 956 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Ordinance No. 956 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Council- man Phillips that Ordinance No. 956 be adopted, and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None PARKING The City Attorney reported on the status of Parking DISTRICT #2 District No. 2. As yet, sufficient signatures have not been obtained and one reason is the concern of the owners of property to be acquired that their property having been acquired for parking may at a future date be sold as no longer being needed and the owners thereby losing property presently owned by them. This fear can be allayed by granting to such persons an option to repurchase their property, when and if it be decided to sell-:the same, at the same price (without interest) for which it was acquired by the District. This will satisfy some of the property owners within the District; the request is a aeasonable one and cannot be detrimental to the City. Motion by Councilman Dennis that the City Council place itself on record as being willing to grant to owners of property being acquired for district parking lots an option to repurchase the property at the same prices, without interest, at which it is acquired by the District if and when it be decided that property thus acquired is no longer required for district parking purposes. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unani- mously carried. ENFORCEMENT Recommendation from the City Manager that an OFFICER enforcement officer be employed in the Building EMPLOYMENT - Department to enforce the Sign Ordinance, the PART -TIME employment to be on wedcends only. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that $300.00 be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund to be used for the employment of such enforcement officer for six weeks at $50.00 per week. 5� 3116 ENFORCEMENT Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips. OFFICER The City Attorney advised that this should be a e minute resolution granting the creation of a part- 0 time position temporarily. n t Per. F. Wesley Davies said that the ordinance had i been adopted upon the urge of the Realty Board, n and that the majority of the Realty Board are in u favor of this ordinance if it is enforced. e d The above motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the following resolution be adopted. RESOLVED, that there is hereby created in the De- partment of the City Manager a temporary, part -time position of Enforcement Officer for such periods as designated by the City Manager at a total compensation not to exceed $50 per week. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. FIRE ALARM The City Manager recommended the appropriation of SYSTEM funds in the 1956 -57 budget for the installation of a telephonic fire alarm system. The Manager added that it would result in substantial savings in insurance. Motion was made, after some discussion by the Council members, that the City Council instruct the City Manager and the Fire Chief to negotiate further with the Telephone Company and to return a report to be considered in the current budget. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. COMMUNICATION Letter from Recreation Director was read, advising FROM REC.DEPT. that the Recreation Department is interested in RE 645 the property at 645 Fairview Avenue for recreational FAIRVIEW purposes, that they will study the problem, and would like to be apprised if consideration is given for any other use. Letter ordered filed. CONFERENCE Recommendation of the City Manager that the City FOR Controller be authorized to make disbursement of COUNCILMEN $150 from the Council Contingency Fund for each AT MONTEREY Council member attending the Conference for Mayors and City Councilmen in Monterey, May 23 through May 25, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the City Controller to disburse $150.00 from the Council Contingency Fund for each Council member attending the Conference in Monterey, May 23 through May 25, 1956; Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City T "snager and authorize the City Controller to disburse $150.00 from the Council Contingency Fund for each Council member attending the Conference in Monterey, May 23 through May 25, 1956; all expenditures to be specified by itemized statement upon return. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 31.1;, PETER KIEWIT Advice from the City Manager that a letter had been SONS' CO. received from Peter Kiewit Sons' Co. that they had TEMPORARY been awarded a contract by the Corps of Engineers, FACILITIES U. S. Army, to construct the Lima Street Branch Channel, Arcadia Wash and requesting permission to install temporary offices, construction yard areas, and a concrete batching plant on a five acre portion of the McGonigle property between Foothill and Colorado Aveanue and immediately west of Old Ranch Road, and also a temporary office within the Santa Anita Golf Course facing 322 .Huntington Place, up to February 1, 1957; and that permission had been given from the property owners. The request was recommended by the City Manager. Motion by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and permit the Peter Kiewit Sons' Co. to set up temporary facilities in the area described in their letter of May 14, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried with one dissenting vote by Councilman Dennis PROGRESS The City Manager reported on the progress regarding REPORT - CIVIC the proposed City Hall addition and police station, IMPROVEMENTS stating that the architects were now revising the estimates of costs and that revisions were being made as to office space in the present City Hall and in the new addition. PROGRESS The City Engineer added that if the Council met in REPORT - CIVIC an adjourned session the architects could present IMPROVEMENTS their plans and specifications, enabling the Council to authorize a call for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council instruct the City Manager and City Engineer to have the material on the proposed City Hall addition and police station available at the next Council meeting in order for the .Council to authorize the call for bids. Councilman Dennis wanted to have included in the motion that the plans and specifications,, as revised, would call for an expenditure of at least $75,000.00 less than the bids received on the previous plans and specifications. Motion was restated by Councilman Phillips that the City Council instruct the City Manager to have the revised set of plans and specifications from the architects ready for the next Council meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m., and also that notification be made that the next regular City Council meeting will be on Wednesday, June 6, '.956 (June 5, 1956, being a legal holiday). Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unani- mously carried. ATTEST: Clerk ,v a h I� M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ROLL CALL INSURANCE COVERAGE OF CITY EMPLOYEES CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATION - DUARTE RD. - CONTINGENT UPON STATUS QUO AGREEMENT WITH FLOOD CONTROL DIST. 31-18 ADJOURNED MEETING MAY 22, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on May 22, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold FX- 3000V1 `lam Councilman Phillips read the report he and Councilman Jacobi, as a committee, had prepared on the insurance coverage of City employees. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council instruct the City Manager and the City Con- troller to arrange for insurance coverage as follows: 1. Purchase a Faithful Performance Blanket Position Policy in the amount of $50,000.00, covering all persons employed by the City of Arcadia, through the brokerage firm of Miller, Kuhrts and Cox, for a three -year premium of $3,099.72. 2. Purchase a Depositors' Forgery Protection Policy in the amount of $25,000.00 and Loss of Valuable Records Policy in the amount of $25,000.00, through the firm of Miller, Kuhrts and Cox for a three -year premium of approximately $129.00. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Report concerning the awarding of bid for watar main installation in Duarte Road from Sunset Boulevard to the west City Boundary. The City Attorney reported that he had discussed the matter of reimbursement with the Flood Control District, and advised that the contract be given to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction Company, upon condition that a status quo a Veement be executed with the Flood Control District to preserve the city's rights, if any, to claim reimbursement of all expenditures of such relocation. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this status quo agreement, in form to be approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles Flood Control District to preserve the city's rights, if any, to claim reimbursement for such relocation; that contingent upon receiving this agreement, the bid for the water main relocation in Duarte Road be awarded to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction Company, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to accept the con- tract therewith in accordance with the bid therefor. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and . Reibold NOES: None CIVIC CENTER Plans and specifications for City Hall addition and PLANS AND police station. Mr. Thomas, of Neptune and Thomas, SPECIFICATIONS reported on the revised plans and specifications. He suggested using a 'one package' deal instead of a number of alternates. Changes were suggested in the material to be used; namely, as in the roofing of the Police Station and the elimination of accessories, such as additional lockers for the Police Station; these items could be added as needed. Mr. Thomas stated that if the City wished to reduce the cost further, they should state the figure and the architects would fit the buildings to the figure. S 7 z -.SSG 31.x9 Motion was made by Councilman cil approve the revised plans eluding Alternates 3 and 8 of specifications; that the City call for bids therefor,-withol opEned June 29, 1956, at 11:00 Phillips that the Coun- and specifications in- the original plans and Clerk be instructed to at alternates, to be a.m. LIBRARY Councilman Reibold, as Council liaison to the Library REQUESTrFOR, c:,B6Ard;.'_ relayed ••theIBoardussrequesti,fo_r.. the-purchase and DRAPERIES installation of draperies in the Library, there being sufficient funds in Acct. 118 -20 which does not specify draperies. He stated that estimates had been received, but new bids would be taken because of desired changes. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the request of the Library Board be approved and that the current fiscal budget be amended to specify draperies within Acct. 118 -20. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None VETERANS OF Requests of the American Legion Auxiliary to sell pop - FOREIGN WARS pies on May 25 and 26, 1956, and the Veterans of Foreign - AMERICAN Wars to sell poppies on May 27 and 28, 1956. LEGION AUX.- as Library expansion, extension of Baldwin Avenue, and SALE OF Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the provisions POPPIES of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived and that the requested permits be granted to the American Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LIBRARY Councilman Reibold, as Council liaison to the Library REQUESTrFOR, c:,B6Ard;.'_ relayed ••theIBoardussrequesti,fo_r.. the-purchase and DRAPERIES installation of draperies in the Library, there being sufficient funds in Acct. 118 -20 which does not specify draperies. He stated that estimates had been received, but new bids would be taken because of desired changes. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the request of the Library Board be approved and that the current fiscal budget be amended to specify draperies within Acct. 118 -20. MODIFICATION The City Attorney presented a Modification Agreement AGREEMENT amending the existing contract of the County of Los WITH LOS Angeles concerning reimbursement by the County of a ANGELES CO, portion of the recreation expenditures and explained FOR %REIMBURSE =Ethat the County requested the amendment to meet the MENT OF REC, technicality raised by the County auditors and that EXPENDITURES the end result would be substantially the same. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Modification Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for reimbursement of funds spent on recreation services at school playgrounds in excess of $13,362.00; reimbursement not to exceed $4,454.00. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. LEASE FOR The City Attorney presented a lease to be executed with RENTAL OF Joe L. Bentz of Pasadena for the rental of property on CITY PROPERTY Peck Road at $75.00 per month, which is ?'-20.00 a month ON PECK ROAD more than the City is presently receiving. The City Engineer recommended the execution of the lease. l� i7 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease with Joe L. Bentz of Pasadena for the lease of City land on Peck Road for a rental of $75.00 per month. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. d' Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None CHAMHER OF Request from the Chamber of Commerce for the sum of COMMERCE $2,000.00 to have a survey conducted by the American REQUEST TO Research Service of Los Angeles regarding issues, such HAVE ECONOMIC as Library expansion, extension of Baldwin Avenue, and SURVEY Auditorium facilities. FINANCED Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce and authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00 from the Council Contingency Fund for the conduct of an economic survey in the City of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None MODIFICATION The City Attorney presented a Modification Agreement AGREEMENT amending the existing contract of the County of Los WITH LOS Angeles concerning reimbursement by the County of a ANGELES CO, portion of the recreation expenditures and explained FOR %REIMBURSE =Ethat the County requested the amendment to meet the MENT OF REC, technicality raised by the County auditors and that EXPENDITURES the end result would be substantially the same. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Modification Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for reimbursement of funds spent on recreation services at school playgrounds in excess of $13,362.00; reimbursement not to exceed $4,454.00. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. LEASE FOR The City Attorney presented a lease to be executed with RENTAL OF Joe L. Bentz of Pasadena for the rental of property on CITY PROPERTY Peck Road at $75.00 per month, which is ?'-20.00 a month ON PECK ROAD more than the City is presently receiving. The City Engineer recommended the execution of the lease. l� i7 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease with Joe L. Bentz of Pasadena for the lease of City land on Peck Road for a rental of $75.00 per month. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. d' 3120 EASEMENT WITH The City ATtorney advised that a contract with FLOOD CONTROL the Flood Control District granting an easement OVER CIVIC for the proposed right of way over Civic Center CENTER property be re- executed to eliminate certain restrictions in the present easement. , Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the ,+v'6 Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to accept an c�q�N4 X96) easement for Flood Control purposes through the 43 City-Hall property, in form approved by the City Attorney, covering the same property as in the previous easement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Reibold, and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn. ATTEST: 011.1 P-MINO ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. on June 6, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None The meeting was opened by an invocation offered by the Reverend James W. Arnold of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 1956, and of the adjourned meeting of May 22, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Motion was seconded by Council- man Phillips and carried unanimously. RUBBISH Councilman Phillips reported that the committee, CONTRACT appointed to study the rubbish contract, will be pre- pared to report on the requests to be considered at the next regular meeting of the City Council, June 19, 1956. RESIGNATION A letter of resignation from City Manager William OF Richards was read by Mayor Camphouse. Comments of CITY MANAGER regret were given by Council members. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Mr. Richard's request for accumulated sick leave be 6-4-5-6 31.21 granted; that he be allowed his full accrued and accumulated vacation and that he be granted an additional two weeks' vacation with pay; that his resignation be accepted as tendered; and that the Mayor write a letter so informing Mr. Richards; and that the City Controller be instructed to draw a warrant to Mr. Richards for services rendered to date, for accumulated sick leave and accrued, accumu- lated and additional two weeks' vacation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None HEARING - Hearing was opened on the grading, paving, and the ALLEY construction of curbs, gutters, and aprons in the CONSTRUCTION first alley south of Foothill Boulevard between Wigwam Avenue and Fifth Avenue; first alley south of Diamond between First Avenue and Second Avenue; first alley south of Laurel Avenue between Second and Fifth Avenues; first alley south of Floral Avenue between Northview and Fifth Avenue; Second Avenue between Forest Avenue and Laurel Avenue. The City Clerk reported that she had on file the required affidavits of publication, of mailing, and of posting. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council receive and file the affidavits. Said m tion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. The City Clerk announced that she had received no written protests. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to protest orally or be heard on the matter. No one responded, whereupon the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2778, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN WIGWAM AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF DIAMOND STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF FLORAL AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHVIEW AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE, AND SECOND AVENUE BETWEEN FOREST AVENUE AND LAUREL AVENUE, BY THE GRADING, PREPARING, SUBGRADING, PAVING, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS, AND APPURTENANT WORK. Motion Was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2778 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None AWARD Recommendation from City Manager and Water Superin- OF CONTRACT.TO tendent that the contract for the installation of S. E. PIPE LINE water pipe in Holly Avenue, from Las Flores Avenue (water main in to Walnut Avenue, be awarded to S. E. Pipe Line Holly Avenue) Construction Company in the amount of $4,250.00. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent and award the contract to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction Company; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None V G 6/6/56 3.122 AWARD CONTRACT Recommendation from the City Manager and City Engineer TO that the contract for the extension of Second Avenue A -1 PAVING CO. be awarded to the low bidder, A -1 Paving Company, in (Second Avenue the amount of $4,428.55, subject to confirmation and Extension) approval by the Division of Highways. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer, subject to confirmation and approval by the Division of Highways, and award the contract for the extension of Second Avenue to the A -1 Paving Company in the amount of $4,428.55, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RABIES Recommendation from the Arcadia Health and Sanitation INOCULATION Commission that the City Council favorably consider the adoption of an ordinance pertaining to compulsory inoculation of all dogs kept in Arcadia. The City Clerk advised the City Council that she had received numerous communications for and against the compulsory vaccination of dogs. Mayor Camphouse announced that this was not a formal hearing but that the audience would be permitted to speak on the matter. Mr. Fred A. Wedemeyer, 182 West Camino Real Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Miller, 419 South Third Avenue, Mr. A. R. Fletcher, 600 South Third Avenue, and Mr. Monroe Green, 33 Genoa Street, spoke in opposition to the enactment of a compulsory vaccination ordinance for dogs. Mr. Green submitted a group of suggested changes in the leash law of Arcadia. Dr. Robert Stragnell, 638 Duarte Road, Dr. F. Kenneth Gates, 409 Fairview Avenue, Mrs. George Killeen, 24 La Sierra Drive, Mr. Melvin W. Anderson, 219 Longley Way, and Dr. Thienes of San Marino, Director of Medical Research of Memorial Hospital, spoke in favor of such an ordinance. The various Council members questioned Dr. Thienes at length. His replies gave forth the following information: that the vaccine protects the dog - that it takes about one month to become effective and that the immunity lasts from one to three years, depending upon the type of vaccine used - with the chick embryo vaccine, the immunity will last for two years; with tissue phenolized vaccine, one year - cost of the vaccine is small - the chick embryo vaccine is safe, whereas the pehnalized tissue vaccine does occasionally cause injury to the dog as does the Pasteur treatment to the human - the Pasteur treatment beomes effective in two weeks. Communication from Dr. H. C. fields, of the Arcadia Small Animal Hospital, was read, offering the services of the Southern California Veterinarian Association to perform the vaccinations at a cost to the dog owner of $1.50 each Each member spoke of his personal experience in connection with rabies and Pasteur treatment, which gave him a personal reason for wa nting a rabies ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council go on record as favoring a compulsory vaccina- tion against rabies and instruct the City Attorney to prepare and submit back to the Council an ordinance for consideration and action of the Council; that the letters from Dr. Fields and the suggestions submitted from Mr. Green be referred to the Health and Sanitation Commission for a recommendation to be returned to the Council to be acted upon simultaneously with the ordinance. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: a 6/6/56 31 2 LOT SPLITS AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Planning Commission Recommendations. Recommendations of the City Engineer for the final approval of lot splits as follows: No. 47 - Robert A. Casey, 312 -314 East Huntington Drive No. 85 - Sewanee Builders, 1952 South Tenth Ave. No. 86 - Revised - Farley H. Archer, 1070 South Tenth Avenue Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the recom- mendations of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Splits Nos. 47, 85, and 86 be granted; applicarts having complied with all conditions imposed for the granting thereof. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Lot Split No. 98 (Amended) - Maurice J. Clayman, T'3�_�nifh IXt M Avenue - request to have Condition No. 3 amended (lot split tentatively granted on May 15, 1956) so that the erection of a building will not be delayed indefinitely. Recommendation that Condition No. 3 be amended to provide that the short extension of Encino Avenue not be paved until Encino Avenue is extended to Camino Grove, and that Condition No. 6, prhibiting any building permit on Parcel 2, be rescinded. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 98, subject to the fulfillment of the condition stipulted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Lot Split No. 105 (revised) - Joe E. Earll, 221 East Duarte hoad, dividing 6 1 o s into 4 parcels. Recom- mended for approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that two feet additional be dedicated for widening Second Avenue; 3. that Parcel 4 shall be held as one parcel and not be further subdivided, and that no additional buildings be constructed on it. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 105 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. LitLot Slit No. 106 - Robinson Brother, 1024 South venue - request for a 40 foot parcel off the rear of a deep parcel facing Sixth Avenue, to be used with two lots facing Encino Avenue. Recommended for approval, subject to the condition that a final map be filed with the City Engineer. Lot Split No. 107 - Emil Bolz, 1015 North First venue - reques for the division of a parcel 51.68 by 96.75 feet, containing 5,000 square feet in Zone R -2 (Parcel No. 1 located in Zone C -2). Recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a dewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Lot '9 No. 109.- Andrew Frohlich, 1125 South Fourth vet nue - request to divide the north 80 feet of the south 185 feet of the east 260.92 feet of Lot 38, Tract No. 808. Recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. 6/6/56 3124 Lot Split N,,. 110 - Farley H. Archer and Sewanee Tu-ilders, 047, 1053 Loganrita Avenue - request to divide two lots into three parcels. Recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Splits Nos. 106, 107, and 109; that the Council indicate its intention to grant lot splits as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission; that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 110 be accepted, and that the lot split be granted as requested, inasmuch as all the recommended conditions have already been fulfilled. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. FINAL MAP Final Map of Tract No. 20642, located on Foothill TRACT BoulLJard east of San Carlos Road. Recommended for NO. 20642 final approval, subject to the following fees and deposits: 38 street trees $190.00 2 street name signs 50.00 11 lots recreation fee 275.00 3 steel street lights 435.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 20642, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final map of Tract No. 20642 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 20642, pursuant to Section 8 of Ordinance No. 860. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. OFFER TO Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the PURCHASE City Council accept the offer of Retha M. Mitchell CITY PROPERTY to purchase the strip of land, 11.32 feet wide by BY 346.97 feet long, extending from Tenth Avenue to the MRS. MITCHELL east city boundary, along the south side of Camino Real. She is owner of property to the south. She has offered $1,000 for the land, %000 for the improvements of the street, $1,200 for construction of sewer, and $700 for construction of curb and gutter. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the offer and instruct the City Manager to open escrow for the property upon the terms and conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ZONE VARIANCE Sears, Roebuck & Company seek zone variance in the SEARS, ROEBUCK City of Pasadena to erect retail store and parking & COMPANY lot on north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Michillinda Avenue. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council adopt a resolution recommending that the City of Pasadena make no change and allow no variance from the present zoning on the subject property. Hearing on variance will be held on June 7, 1956, and Chairman Pratt and Planning Consultant Mansur plan to attend to represent Arcadia. The City Attorney presented, discussed fully the contents of and read the title of Resolution No. 2780, entitled: r'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO MICHILLINDA AVENUE ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2780 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: 6/6/56 3 1.25 ,., AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolu- tion No. 2780 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Mr. Vawter thanked the Commission for their action. REROUTING Letter from Los Angeles County Road Commissioner Sam TYLER AVENUE R. Kennedy concerning Tyler Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue across the Rio Hondo. The Planning Commission recommended that the proposed change of crossings be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the proposal of the Los Angeles County Road Department to mbstitute a crossing at Santa Anita Avenue for the crossing at Tyler Avenue. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. ZONING Recommendation of the Planning Commission that no LAS TUNAS DR. change in the zoning be made at the present time; and that an architectural control be established for the LIVE OAK AVE. type of future buildings; that the Planning Commis- sion be instructed to meet with the property owners in an effort to work out a satisfactory future use of the property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council recognize the report submitted by the committee of the Planning Commission as a valid approach to the zoning of the Triangle on Live Oak Avenue and Las Tunas Drive; that the Council instruct the Committee to report back to the Council after meeting with the property owners. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None APPOINTMENT Councilman Reibold discussed the matter of appointing OF a city manager as he did not believe that the City CITY MANAGER should operate for any appreciable time without a manager. He suggested the appointment of Mr. Neil F. Anderson, Chief of Police, to the position of City Manager until such time that a permanent appoint- ment is made, stating further that Mr. Anderson's appointment is not presently intended to be permanent, and that the record should indicate that if and when someone else is appointed, such other appointment shall not in any way be considered by anyone as dissatisfaction with the service that Mr. Anderson rendered in the interim; nor shall it be construed as meaning he will not be considered for a permanent appointment as City Manager should he make application for the position; that the compensation should be at the same rate currently paid to the City Manager. The City Attorney presented, explained the contents of, and read the title of Resolution No. 2782, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AND EMPLOYING NEIL\ F. ANDERSON AS CITY MANAGER, DEFINING HIS DUTIES AND ESTABLISHING HIS RATE OF COMPENSATION ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2782 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None C, 6/6/56 "" ! 26 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolu- tion No. 2782 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None BUDGET The tentative budget for the fiscal year 1956 -57 was presented. Mayor Camphouse commented that the Budget Committee, with considerable deliberation, studied the needs and requirements of the community. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that theree copies of the budget.-as submitted, be filed with the City Clerk to be made available for public inspection at all times; that the evening of June 19 be fixed for the public hearing for the consideration of the budget, which may be continued from time to time; and instruct the City Clerk to give notice thereof by publication in the official nesspaper of the City; and that a copy be.peferred to the City Attorney to check from the standpoint of full legality. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None REFUND OF Request of Charles Singerman for refund of building BUILDING permit fees. Recommendation of the City Manager PERMIT FEES that the total fee of $49.09 be refunded to Mr. Singerman. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the refund requested be made, and that the City Controller be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $49.00. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RETIREMENT Communication was received from the Arcadia Employees' BENEFITS -Association, referring to amendments in the State FOR CITY Employees Retirement System, some of which are not EMPLOYEES effective unless the Contract is amended. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council acknowledge the communication and refer it to the City Manager for his consideration and report. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. RESURFACING Plans and specifications for the work were submitted and by the City Engineer with the request that the City MAINTENANCE advertise for bids to be received on July 2, 1956, OF STREETS at 11:00 a.m. The financing will be from State and County Gas Tax Fund. The estimatec cost is $38,383.19. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for resurfacing of the following streets: Arbolada Drive - from Bladwin Avenue to the "Y" Dexter Avenue - from Foothill Boulevard to Hampton Road Eighth Avenue - from City boundary to Camino Real Avenue Floral Avenue - from Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue Forest Avenue - from Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue Genoa Avenue - from Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue Hacienda Drive - from Carmelita Place to Rancho Road q 6/6/56 S 3127 RESURFACING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS c 0 n t i n u e d Hampton Road - from Fallen Leaf Road to Glenco Drive Highland Oaks Drive - from Orange Grove Avenue to Virginia Drive Louise Avenue - from Live Oak Avenue to Woodruff Avenue Santa Anita Avenue - east side of Santa Anita Avenue between Orange Grove and Grand View Avenues Sierra Madre Boulevard - from Santa Anita to Rodeo. Tindal Road - from Haven to floral Virginia Drive - from First Avenue to Elevado Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be returned by July 2, 1956, at 11:00 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. REIMBURSEMENT The contract provides for reimbursement to the City CONTRACT for expenses incurred by the City in the relocation WITH of existing water main and sewer facilities across CORPS OF ENG. the proposed Arcadia Wash Systei} Channel, East Branch, Part 4 -a. The estimated cost of the work involved is $5,864.00. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with the U.S. Government for their]oo ion of rcl,,--jtlon of existing water and sewer facilities across the east branch of the proposed Arcadia Wash Channel, in the estimated amount of $5,864.00, the amount to be fully reimbursed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. L A COUNTY FAIR Request of Los Angeles County Fair Association for ASSOC.REQUEST - permission to hang banners across Huntington Drive, HANG BANNERS advertising the County Fair, between the dates of September 1 and October 7, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the request of the Los Angeles County Fair Association and give permission to hang one banner across Huntington Drive between the dates of September 1 and October 7, 1956, under conditions set forth by the Safety Committee. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried Unanimously. AUTOMOBILE Recommendation from City Manager regarding City's INSURANCE Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Fire and Theft insurance, giving the Arcadia Insurance Agents Association quotations as follows: Bodily Injury L1ab.Auto - " If If Except Automobile Propty Damage Liab.Auto ' it " except Automobile Material Damage $1,000,000 limit $1,206.28 1,000,000 It 3,441.10 1,000,000 " 81o.69 1,000,000 1,943.38 178.42 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the insurance should be renewed on the basis of the City Manager's letter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 6/6/56 3-12S BOY SCOUT Request of Boy Scout Troop 104, of Holly AngelsZParish, TROOP 104 for permission to sell tickets for a breakfast at the Shopping Bag Market on June 23, 1956; proceeds to be used for Scouting activities. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the pro- visions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived, and that Boy Scout Troop 104 be granted permission to sell tickets for a breakfast at the Shopping Bag Market on June 23, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BLOOD CENTER Request of Arcadia Blood Bank Center to display metal BANK (20" x 30 ") signs advertising the visit of the Bloodmobile in Arcadia on June 18, 1956. Inasmuch as this sign display would violate the City's sign ordinance and the metal signs might prove hazardous, it was thought this was sufficient adver- tising which could be accomplished through the press and the placing of placards in business display windows. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council disapprove therequest of the Arcadia Blood Bank Center to display signs on the streets of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. COUNTRY COUSINS Request of Country Cousins of Casa Colina to hold a OF dinner dance at the Turf Club on December 29, 1956, CASA COLINA Mgtion was made by Councilman Reibold that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived, and that the request of the Country Cousins of Casa Colina to hold a dinner dance at the Turf Club on December 29, 1956, be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. LOUISE AVENUE Request for approval of expenses incurred in the open - JOB NO. 219 ing of Louise Avenue, Job No. 219, in the amount of $2,989.57• Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the expenses incurred in the opening of Louise Avenue, in the amount of $2,989.57, the same to be included in the assessment of the properties benefitted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. REAPPOINTMENT Advice of Library Board that theterm of Mr. Gene E. OF Gregg will expire on June 30, 1956. GENE E. GREGG Motion by Councilman Reibold that iGene E. Gregg be reappohted for a full term on the Library Board, to expire July 1, 1960. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None MONROVIA Notice from Boundary Commission that the City of ANNEXATION Monrovia has filed a proposal for the annexation of territory, known as Proposed Annexation (un- named) to the City of Monrovia (south of Duarte, east of California on May 10, 1956. The letter was noted and ordered filed. CONFERENCE Councilman Dennis reported on the convention attended AT by Mayor Camphouse, Councilman Jacobi, and himself at MONTEREY Monterey on May 23, 24, and 25. One of the matters discussed at the convention was the fluorine content of water. Councilman Dennis stated that the natural fluorine content in Arcadia water is .8 to 1.0 parts per million. 6/6/56 G 3129 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council request the Health and Sanitation Commission to review the matter of fbiorinating Arcadia water from the latest information available, with a recom- mendation back to the City Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. COUNTY HEALTH Councilman Dennis discussed theavailability of SERVICES health services from the Los Angeles County Health Department and whether we were using all the services to which we are entitled. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council request the Health and Sanitation Commission to review the services which are offered by the County Health Department from the standpoint of whether we are taking full advantage thereof. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. RES. NO. 2779 The City Attorney presented, explained the contents of, and read the title of Resolution No. 2779, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of body of rResolution 2779 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2779 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold 'and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None'x RES. NO. 2781 The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution No, 2781,'entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RIJAFFIRMING ITS PROTEST TO THE GRANTING OF AN ONLSALE LIQUOR LICENSE AND REQUESTING THAT A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON BE CONDUCTED IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ". " Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2781 be waived..,Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse; Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolu- tion No. 2781 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None REQUEST OF The City Attorney brought up the matter of the VIDO KOVACEVICH correspondence of Vido Kovacevich requesting addi- tional compensation for the improvement of Baldwin Avenue; copies of which, along with the City Engineer's recommendation to veto such a request, were sent previously to the Council members. The City Attorney concurred with the City Engineer's recommendation and advised that it required no action on the part of the City Council, unless the Council desired to pay the claim. No action was taken. 6/6/56 z i,. 4;" 31.30 CONTRACT WITH The City Attorney brought up the matter of executing BUREAU OF a contract with the Bureau of the Census for the CENSUS payment of anticipated costs. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Contract with the Bureau of the Census, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None SOUND DEVICES Councilman Dennis discussed the matter of trucks IN TRUCKS advertising their wares in residential areas by the use of sound devices that such is not in keeping with the quiet and residential atmosphere of Arcadia. The City Attorney advised the City has an ordinance ,that would prohibit sales on a public street unless lawfully parked. He further advised that we have an ordinance in connection with the public address system and would see if it covers this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council instruct the City Attorney to review the present ordinances and to present either an amendment to a present ordinance or a new ordinance covering both noise and proper parking. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse LANDSCAPING Councilman Dennis discussed the matter of the Hugo HUGO REID Reid Tennis Courts and of the article in the Pasadena Star News - and stated that the City Council had appropriated an amount of money for having the fence raised if the property owners so desired; that the property owners were contacted several times; that the money is still available if the property owners desire to increase the height of the fence; that the City government had gone on record to provide proper landscaping and have a recommendation from the Recreation Department outlining a planting program consisting of five 16 foot trees of one type and five 16 foot trees of another type, together with barbed ground planting to discourage fence climbing. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve an appropriation of $37+.00 from the Council Contingency Fund for the landscaping of Hugo Reid Tennis Courts as recommended by the Recreation Department and to instruct the City Manager to arrange to plant the buffer areas immediately. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None CITY CLERK Councilman Reibold brought up the matter of an ADDITIONAL additional appropriation for Mrs. Christine Van Maanen DUTIES because of the extra duties assigned to her in addition to the regular duties of City Clerk, and reminded the Council that it had previously decided on additional compensation pending recommendation by the City Attorney as to the action required. The following minute resolution was made by Councilman Reibold: RESOLVED, that from May 1, 1956, the sum of $100.00 per month be paid to Christine Van Maanen in payment of secretarial and clerical services rendered to or at the request of members of the City Council, beyond and in addition to the duties of City Clerk in the arrangement of meetings and functions, handling correspondence, and advising on Civil Defense matters. rl 6/6/56 3.1.31 ADJOURNMENT N ATTEST: Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. O /mayor 6/6/56 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 8 :00 p.m. on June 19, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Councilman Phillips be designated Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. INVOCATION The meeting was opened by an invocation offered by the Reverend Father William Farney of Holy Angels Church. PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Phillips announced that the hearing on HEARING the budget would not be held at this time as it was not possible to publish the required notice in time for tonight's hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1956 -57, originally set for June 19, 1956, be continued to and reset for June 28, 1956, at 7:00 p.m. HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Phillips announced that this was the NURSERY SCHOOL time and place fixed for the public hearing on the application of Mrs. Emilia Balabanoff to operate a nursery school at 1625 South Second Avenue, Arcadia. i�p \( The City Clerk announced that she had on file the affidavit of publication and that she had received no written protests. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if anyone wished to protest orally or be heard on the matter. No one responded, whereupon the Mayor Pro Tem declared the hearing closed. My"o 0. 1 WIMPEN-, " MAW- 6/6/56 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 8 :00 p.m. on June 19, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Councilman Phillips be designated Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. INVOCATION The meeting was opened by an invocation offered by the Reverend Father William Farney of Holy Angels Church. PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Phillips announced that the hearing on HEARING the budget would not be held at this time as it was not possible to publish the required notice in time for tonight's hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1956 -57, originally set for June 19, 1956, be continued to and reset for June 28, 1956, at 7:00 p.m. HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Phillips announced that this was the NURSERY SCHOOL time and place fixed for the public hearing on the application of Mrs. Emilia Balabanoff to operate a nursery school at 1625 South Second Avenue, Arcadia. i�p \( The City Clerk announced that she had on file the affidavit of publication and that she had received no written protests. The Mayor Pro Tem asked if anyone wished to protest orally or be heard on the matter. No one responded, whereupon the Mayor Pro Tem declared the hearing closed. 3132 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the application of Mrs. Emilia Balabanoff to operate a nursery school at 1625 Second Avenue, as set forth in her application; and that the excess of the deposit over cost of publication be refunded. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. HEARING Hearing was opneed on the application of Mr. Fred FRED Howard, President of the Garden Center Self- Service HOWARD Furniture Store, under Ordinance No. 823, amending Ordinance No. 737, to conduct a close -out sale of furniture and appliances for the period June 25 to July 25, 1956. The City Clerk reported that she had on file the affidavit of publication; that she had received no written protests. The Mayor Pro Tem then asked if anyone in the audience wished to protest orally or be heard on the matter. Mr. Fred Howard, who made the application, was the only one to speak. He asked if the period could be changed to sixty days; and if the dates could be changed to July 15 through September 15, 1956. Mr. Howard stated further that business had shown promise of improving during recent weeks; that he wished more time to decide whether or not to close -out his merchandise. No one else wishing to speak on the matter, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney advised that the request may be @anted by the Council upon any condition or restric- tions it feels fit to impose. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council deny the present application without prejudice to a later application, and that the City Controller be authorized to issue a warrant for the excess of the deposit over the cost of the publica- tion. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BID FOR The City Clerk reported that two identical bids had LEGAL been received from the Arcadia Trubune and Arcadia ADVERTISING Bulletin as a result of her call for bids; namely, $1.25 per column inch for the first insertion, and 1.05 per column inch for each subsequent insertion in seven point type). The cost of furnishing copies of said printing and advertising on separate sheets, size 6 x 9 inches, is $3.00 for the first 25 copies, and $1.00 for each additional 25 copies where the copy does not exceed fifteen inches in length, plus an equal amount for each additional 15 inches or fraction thereof i%uired by the advertising printed. The City Attorney advised that the Tribune would be preferable because the Thursday publication with a Wednesday noon deadline would provide a time saving schedule. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council award the contract to the Arcadia Tribune, and that all other bids be rejected; that the Arcadia Tribune be designated the official newspaper for required legal publications; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to exedute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. SUBDIVISION Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Sub - ORDINANCE division Ordinance No. 860 be amended to require a filing fee of $25.00, plus $1.00 per lot on all new subdivisions, and $10.00, plus $5.00 per lot when more than one new lot is requested. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare such an amendment to Ordinance No. 860. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 2 s -iv - " 3133 LOT SPLITS Lot Split No. 107 - Emil Bolz, 1015 North First Avenue - request for final approval. Recommended for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 107 be granted final approval. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Lot S 2 No. 112 - William J. Haskin, 1017 South Sixth - Tequest o divide a 65 foot parcel lying between a subdivided lot and an approved lot split. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. filing of a final map with the City Engineer 2, payment of a $25.00 recreation fee Lot Split No. 114 - John L. Barnes, 1560 South Tenth venue - request to divide a 57 foot lot; that a 60 foot wide lot can be made by removing the existing stable on the rear. Recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 5. payment of all other amounts stipulated in her offer of May 16, 1956 Motion by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split Nos. 112, 114, and 115, and that the Council indicate its itention to grant lot splits as requested, in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Lot Split No. 111 - James Kosturos, 220 West Foothill Boulevard - request to divide lot into three parcels, each being far below the average size of lots in this vicinity. A prior request for this same division was denied by the City Council on August 2, 1955. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Lot Split No. 113 - Albert Knutsen, 321 Leda Lane - request to cut an irregularly shaped parcel from a lot which is now irregular in shape, leaving land which is land locked in the rear. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recommen- dations of the Planning Commission with reference to Lot Split Nos. 111 and 113 be accepted and that the respective lot splits be disapproved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. TRACT Request that the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk sign the 20642 subdivision map as interested owners since the City of Arcadia has an easement for sewer purposes through the southerly porthn of this tract. 41otion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Coundlauthorize the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to sign the map. Motion was seconded and ,carried unanimously. 6/19/56 1. filing of a final map with the City Engineer 2. construction of a new sewer lateral to the new lot 3. payment of a $25.00 recreation fee 4. increasing new lot width to 60 feet by removing existing stable Lot Split No. 115 - Retha M. Mitchell, 1602 South n venue - parcel of land adjacent to a strip of City owned land, sale of which was authorized on June 6, 1956. Recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. purchase of the strip of land from the City 2. construction of sewer main, sewer laterals to each 16t, and curb and gutter along Camino Real. 3. filing of a final map with the City Engineer 4. payment of $75.00 recreation fee for the three new lots 5. payment of all other amounts stipulated in her offer of May 16, 1956 Motion by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split Nos. 112, 114, and 115, and that the Council indicate its itention to grant lot splits as requested, in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. Lot Split No. 111 - James Kosturos, 220 West Foothill Boulevard - request to divide lot into three parcels, each being far below the average size of lots in this vicinity. A prior request for this same division was denied by the City Council on August 2, 1955. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Lot Split No. 113 - Albert Knutsen, 321 Leda Lane - request to cut an irregularly shaped parcel from a lot which is now irregular in shape, leaving land which is land locked in the rear. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recommen- dations of the Planning Commission with reference to Lot Split Nos. 111 and 113 be accepted and that the respective lot splits be disapproved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. TRACT Request that the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk sign the 20642 subdivision map as interested owners since the City of Arcadia has an easement for sewer purposes through the southerly porthn of this tract. 41otion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Coundlauthorize the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to sign the map. Motion was seconded and ,carried unanimously. 6/19/56 31.34 TENTATIVE MAP Tract located on Third Avenue at Norman Avenue. Con - TRACT 19391 struction of this tract will practically complete the street work contemplated on Street Plan No. 21 adopted some years ago, and will provide an outlet to Second Avenue for this large area. The Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. All buildings within the tract, except the dwelling on Lot 1, shall be removed, and all :buildings located on land from which this subdivision is created shall be removed to such extent that no new non - conforming buildings are created. 2. Rear lot line easements shall be provided for power and telephone line installations. 3. All improvements, deposits and fees required by ordinances and regulations of the City shall be complied with. 4. Dedicate 12 feet for the widening of Second Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Tentative Map of Tract No. 19391, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. FINAL MAP Tract located east of Sixth Avenue and south of TRACT 22498 Longden Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended final approval, subject to the installation of im- provements required by the subdivision ordinance, and the payment of fees and deposits as follows: 34 street trees @ $5.00 $170.00 1 street name sign @ $25.00 25.00 16 lots recreation fee 2F.00 400.00 Deposit for street lights to be determined Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 22498, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final map of Tract No. 22498 be and the the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 22498, pursuant to Section 8 of Ordinance No. 860. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. INVITATION A. Request to call for bids for the installation of TO BID water mains in Second Avenue from La Porte Street to Colorado Street. WATER MAINS Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the installation of cast iron water main in Second Avenue from La Porte Street to Colorado Street, filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be returned by July 2, 1956. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. B. Request to call for bids for the installation of water mains in Genoa Street from Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue in accordance with plans and specificat- ions prepared therefor. Motion.: was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Installation of cast iron water main in Genoa Street from Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue, and that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be returned by July 2, 1956. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. RES. NO. 2785 The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of-Resolution No. 2785, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR 1 6/19/56 31-:35 EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATIONS FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2785 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis Motion was made by CouncJhan Reibold that Resolution No. 2785, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis STATE GAS TAX Memorandum of Agreement for expenditures of State EXPENDITURES Gas Tax within the City of Arcadia for the fiscal year 1956 -57• This agreement has been prepared in accordance with the kDroject statement submitted to the Council on May 15, 1956, with one exception, the remodeling of the traffic signal at Huntington Place and Huntington Drive. This has been deleted from this statement because the project has not been approved by the Sacramento office of the Division of Highways. When the approval has been received, a revised project statement will be submitted and an addendum will be prepared to this agreement for the above construction. Recommendation is that the resolution (attached to the Memorandum of Agreement) be adopted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2784, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2784 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No, 2784 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ASSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis FLOOD a. Flood Control Betterment Agreement approval of CONTROL the East Branch, Arcadia Wash. The City Engineer reported that the Agreement has come in too late for a report at this meeting; that it would be presented at a later date. b. Revision of the utilities' location contract with the Corps of Engineers on East Branch, Arcadia Wash. The City Engineer reported that the contract has already been approved by the City Council, but was submitted for revistn wherein the Corps of Engineers would reimburse the City for relocation of the sanitary sewers, gas line, and water line on the City Hall property. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract, to be approved in form by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously, 6/19/56 31-36 TRANSFER The City Engineer and City Manager reported that the STATE GAS TAX 1955 -56 budget was too specific in enumerating FUND certain streets to be improved under the maintenance provisions of the State Gas Tax Project. There was a provision for the expenditure of $20,000.00 for general maintenance of City Streets, and our own budget listed the streets to be resurfaced. It is their recommendation that to do this work in conformity with our budget and to protect this Tas Tax Maintenance money from reverting to construction fund money, as provided under the Street and Highway Code, the current fiscal budget be amended by trans- ferring the sum of $20,000,00 from the Gas Tax funds for secondary and major streets to Account No. 115, Street Department, and encumber Project No. 37, which is the project for resurfacing scheduled to be awarded July 3, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager and authorize the current fiscal budget to be amended by transferring the sum of $20,000.00 from the Gas Tax funds for secondary and major streets to Account No. 115, Street Depart- ment, and encumber Project No. 37 which is the project for resurfacing scheduled to be awarded July 3, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis EMPLOYEES Report from the City Manager concerning the request RETIREMENT of the Arcadia Employees Association for consideration SYSTEM of certain adjustments or amendments to the City's retirement contract for employees. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the report on this matter be deferred until such time as all Councilmen are present. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRANSFER Recommendation of the City Manager that $1100.00 be OF appropriated to meet the payroll in the office of FUNDS the City Clerk for the remaining two periods by transferring from 108 -198, Council Contingency Account, to 103_1, Personal Services Account; and that $1365.00 be appropriated to meet the payroll in the office of the City Manager by transfb< ring from 108 -198, Council Contingency Fund, to 102 -1, Personal Services Account. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the City Controller to transfer the amount of $1100.00 from Council Contingency Fund, Acct. 108 -198, to Personal Services Fund, Account 103 -1, and the amount of $1365.00 from Council Contingency Fund, Account 108 -198, to Personal Services, Account 102 -1, and that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follow: — AYES. Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis CHAMBER OF Recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce to meet with COMMERCE the City Attorney and the City Council for advice REPORT on a municipal ordinance and the working of their suggestions into a law or revision of the present control was approved. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Manager be instructed to arrange a meeting of the City Council and City Attorney with directors of the Chamber of Commerce and to notify the parties participating. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 6/19/56 t , • 31.37 RIO HONDO The City Clerk reported that seveal offers have been PROPERTY received to purchase the property owned by the City in the Rio Hondo basin; out of fairness to those who made the offers the amounts were not divulged as a deadline date had not been set for receiving offers. The City Attorney advised that a closing date should be set; the information not be disclosed until the meeting of the Council; no deposits required. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that offers on the Rio Hondo property be received by the City Manager up to July 12, 1956, 5:00 p.m., to be disclosed at the Council meeting of July 17, accompanied by a report from the Manager; and that no deposits be required from those submitting the offers. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. COUNTY HEALTH Notification from Los Angeles County Health Department SERVICES that after July 1, 1956, the rate per inspection will be $2.91 per visit under Contract No. H166. Councilman Jacobi questioned whether or not the City is receiving additional information. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the matter be referred to the City Manager for additional information and recommendations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. BUSINESS Request from J. Herman Co., 2410 South Main Street, LICENSE Los Angeles, for refund of heating, ventilating, REFUND and air conditioning business license fee, which was was erroneously paid twice, in the amount of $50.51. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the City Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of $50.41 to J. Herman Co., 2410 South Main Street, Los Angeles, fora refund of duplicate fees overpaid in error. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES; Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and.Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis EXPIRATION The City Clerk advised that July 1, 1956, is the OF expiration date of the terms of the following Com- COMMISSIONERS' missioners: TERMS Charles F. Ganther - HElth & Sanitation Com. W. Harry Ransberger - " " " " John Stone - Personnel Board L. D. Bonham - " it Robert Cumins - Recreation Commission Mayor Pro Tem Phillips ordered that this matter be deferred for action to the next Council meeting due to the absence of two of the Council members at the present meeting. EVENT Requests of the Lions Club of Sierra Madre to hold a REQUESTS dance at Eaton's Santa Anita on June 30, 1956, and of the Do Si Do Squaredance Club of Arcadia to hold a dance at the Arcadia Armory on Sunday, July 29, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived, and that the requests of the Lions Club of Sierra Madre to hold a dance at Eaton's Santa Anita on June 30, 1956, and the Do Si Do Squaredance Club of Arcadia to hold a dance at the Arcadia Armory on Sunday, July 29, 1956, be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. FUND RAISING Request of Santa Teresita Hospital to conduct a CAMPAIGN fund raising campaign in Arcadia from June to October, 1956. The City Clerk reported this would not be a door -to- door solicitation. 6/19/56 7 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the pro- visions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived, and that the request of the Santa Teresita Hospital to conduct a fund raising campaign in Arcadia be granted as requested, there to be no door -to -door solicitation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LETTERS OF Communication signed by Mrs. Crapo Johnson on behalf APPRECIATION of the Greater Arcadia Improvement Association thank- ing the City Council for their action on the poultry matter and also commending two Health and Sanitation Commission members; namely, Mr. C. Ganther and Mr. H. Ransberger. Communication from Mr. K. F. Julin commending the City Engineer, Mr. M. J. Carozza, for the fine work he did in expediting the proposed Colorado Boulevard detour construction work. Letters ordered filed. REPORT FROM The Health and Sanitation Commission reported that HEALTH AND after study of the suggestions submitted by Mr. SANITATION Monroe Green, the Commission is of the opinion that COMMISSION the suggestions are adequately covered by ourpresent leash law and the proposed compulsory vaccination ordinance. The Commission also recommended that the services of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association be accepted if the City Council passes the proposed compulsory inoculation ordinance. The Mayor Pro Tem ordered this communication filed and the City Clerk instructed to submit a letter of apprec- iation to the Health and Sanitation Commission for their suggestions. The City Attorney presented and read proposed Ordinance No. 957, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF ALL DOGS KEPT, HARBORED OR BROUGHT WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 957 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as fol- lows: AYES: Councilmen jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis RUBBISH Mayor Pro Tem Phillips reported that the committee CONTRACT appointed to study the rubbish contract were in agree- ment on three areas of the matter; namely, curb service, back yard service, and special services. The report will be ready and presented at the next Council meeting. RES. NO. 2783 The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2783, entitled: "A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 263+ BY AMENDING SECTION 3 THEREOF AND BY ADDING SECTION 3 -A THERETO ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Rew1ution No. 2783 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2783 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis f 6/19/56 3139 ADDITIONAL Recommendation from the City Engineer that a final PAYMENT additional amount of $250.00 be paid to the Basulto HUGO REID Construction Company for the construction of the TENNIS COURTS Hugo Reid Tennis Courts because of the delay in the work at the request of the City and through no fault of their own, and for the subsequent increase in wages and materials. Motion was made by Councilman Joacobi tht the City Council authorize the City Controller to issue a warrant to the Basulto Construction Company in the amount of $250.00 in full and final payment under the contract. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis SAN GABRIEL Councilman Reibold brought up the matter of a contri- SYMPHONY bution to the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association; ASSOCIATION that there had been a request for $1,000.00; that an appropriation of $500.00 would be considered. The Mayor Pro Tem explained that an appropriation from the coming fiscal budget could not be authorized before such a budget is adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council instruct the City Clerk to answer the letter of the San Gabriel Symphony Association of May 8, 1956, advising an allocation of $500.00 is being considered for this purpose, and they will be officially notified after the adoption of the budget. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. ARCADIA Report from the City Engineer that he had received ENTRANCE confirmation from the State that the sign " ARCADIA" SIGN could be placed at Michillinda and Huntington, there being adequate space back of the curb for the sign; that the State does not permit such a sign on a highway. The City •.Engineer suggested placing the sign at the above - mentioned location if they secure permission from the County and, also, landscaping this particular site. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the sign location be changed to Michillinda and Huntington Boulevard and that the site be landscaped. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council adjourn to June 28, 1956, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ATTEST: 1 I IS °A 6/19/56 3_x.40 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED MEETING JUNE 28, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on June 28, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None Mayor Camphouse brought up the matter of appointments to the various Boards and Commissions, terms of members expiring July 1, 1956. PERSONNEL Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Mr. L. D. BOARD Bonham be reappointed to the Personnel Board for a term of four years, to expire July 1, 1960. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold suggested the name of Frank J. Walton of 141 West Longden Avenue to fill the other vacancy in the Personnel Board. Mr. Walton has lived in Arcadia five years, has four children, is engaged in the steel tubing business, and was vice - president of a steel dis- tributing company for a firm in the East prior tonoving to Arcadia. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council appoint Mr. Frank J. Walton to the Personnel Board for a term of four years, to expire July 1, 1960. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. RECREATION Councilman Phillips commented on the excellent work done COMMISSION by retiring Recreation Chairman Robert H. Cumins and moved that the City Council reappoint Mr. Cumins to the Recreation Commission for a term of four years, to expire July 1, 1960. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HEALTH AND Councilman Dennis commended the work of the two retiring SANITATION Commissioners, Messrs. Charles Ganther and Wm. Harry COMMISSION Ransberger. He added that it would be well to have a medical man on this commission and Suggested the name of Dr, Robert Stragnell, a practicing physician in Arcadia. He also recommended Mrs. John P. Meehan, 460 West Walnut Avenue, who also had a medical background. The City Clerk advised that the hearing on the matter was held as scheduled at the meeting of June 19, 1956; that the application had been denied without prejudice to reapplication therefor. Councilman Phillips stated that a bare'quorum had heard the matter; that those present did not oppose the application for a thirty -day period but at the time of the hearing the applicant was not prepared to proceed with the sale as scheduled but indicated that he might want a permit for a longer period at a later date. Motion was made thereupon by Councilman Phillips that the City Council grant Mr. Fred Howard permission to conduct a close -out sale at 220 South First Avenue, for the disposal of inventory now on hand for a period to terminate not later than July 29, 1956. Inventory to be filed with the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. 6/28/,56 A Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council appoint Dr. Robert Stragnell and Mrs. .John P. Meehan, Jr., to the Health and Sanitatbn Commission for terms of four years, to expire July 1, 1960. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. HEARING The matter of the dpplication of Mr. Fred Howard, president of the Garden Center Self- Service Furniture Store, under GARDEN Ordinance No. 823, amending grdinance No. 737, to conduct CENTER a close -out sale of furniture and appliances for the SRLF -SERV. period June 29 to July 29, 1956, was reconsidered. FURN.STORE The City Clerk advised that the hearing on the matter was held as scheduled at the meeting of June 19, 1956; that the application had been denied without prejudice to reapplication therefor. Councilman Phillips stated that a bare'quorum had heard the matter; that those present did not oppose the application for a thirty -day period but at the time of the hearing the applicant was not prepared to proceed with the sale as scheduled but indicated that he might want a permit for a longer period at a later date. Motion was made thereupon by Councilman Phillips that the City Council grant Mr. Fred Howard permission to conduct a close -out sale at 220 South First Avenue, for the disposal of inventory now on hand for a period to terminate not later than July 29, 1956. Inventory to be filed with the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. 6/28/,56 A ]BUDGET HEARING Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open for considera- tion of the official budget for 1956 -1957• Mr. George Gaffney, 935 West Duarte Road, spoke on behalf of the Greater Arcadia ImArove ent A so iation, requesting that a larger appropLation �e mad4e for inspections and vector control, not including the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society services. He believed that the total appropriation of $6575.00 should be increased so that approximately $7500.00 could be allowed for vector control and inspections only. The Council members discussed the matter, and believed they should study this matter more thoroughly; that a further appropriation could be made later out of the Council Contingency Fund. The City Manager recommended that the tentative 1956- 1957 Annual Budget of the City of Arcadia, as heretofore presented to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, be amended as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Library Board with respect to the Library personnel, as set forth in the Library Board's letter of May 18, 1956, be accepted, and that the tentative budget be amended to include and provide for the Library Board's recommendations. 2. That the recommendations of the Personnel Board with respect to the classified positions in the Police and Fire Departments, be approved and accepted, and that the tentative budget be amended to include and provide for a five step increase for all classified positions in the Police and Fire Departments, other than the clerks. 3. That the tentative budget be further amended by including and providing for a two -step increase for all other persons in the classified service of the City, including clerks in Police and Fire Departments. 4. That the compensation of the Radio Technician be increased 5 percent, to wit: $260 to $273 and the tentative budget be amended accordingly. 5. That Paragraph 1 of page 10 of the tentative budget be amended as follows: Range T1 =0 City Manager , Senior Clerk 290 - 353 Sec. to City Manager 353 - 430 4,344 Admin.Asst or Priv.Sec. 600 (Max.) 3,600 $19,944 A position of Secretary to the City Manager should be created in the Classified Service in this Department, as the abilities required and duties to be performed exceed those of Senior Clerk. The new schedule applica- ble to Senior Clerk is set forth above and the recommended salary range for the Secretary to the City Manager. The annual amount, however, is an extension of the higher salary. The Charter creates the position of Private Secretary or Administrative Assistant. A maximum salary of $600 per month is above specified for this position, but provision is made for only six months' compensation, it being the thinking of all concerned that within six months the Council should determine as a matter of policy, the program to be followed in the filling of the position thus created by the City Charter. In accordance with the foregoing, page 9 should be amended by changing the first figure of $18,766 to $19,944, and the third figure of $19,266 to $20,444. 6. Page 13 should be amended by adding to the list of regular employees in Paragraph 1, the addi- tional position of "Stenographer Clerk - Temporary - Maximum $312" with no provision made in the annual column. 7. On page 10 the term "Director of Finance" should be changed to "Controller ". 8. Page 18, Paragraph 1 should be amended by adding thereto, one Assistant Treasurer (Temporary) maximum $336 with no extension in the annual column. 6/28/56 BUDGET 9. Pages 19 and 20 should be amended by substituting HEARING the figure $6740 for $3370 and be deleting the c sentence: 0 n *One -half of salary to be charged to City t Manager's budget. i n 10 Pages 52, 53, and 54, Paragraph 3 should be amended u to specify merely the total number of temprary e employees in any one category without restriction d as to program, as follows: 24 Playground Supervisors - part -time 13 Recreation Supervisors It it 18 Instructors 1 Band Instructor II 11 31.42 max. $1.75 hr It 2.25 hr. 40.00 session It 600.00 (summer session) 11. Page 64, the position Senior Clerk should be changed to the position Stenographer Clerk with the salary range of $256 - 312 and the sum of $3744 extended in the annual column. 12. Page 67 should be amended by adding Paragraph 3, as follows: Main and hydrant installation $10,000. The figure of $102,564 for the St. Joseph Reservoir should be reduced to $82,990 and thereby making provision for the water main installation and overtime addition and Stenographer Clerk reduction mentioned in the next sentence. Page 64, Paragraph 1, should be amended by adding at the end thereof, overtime $3000. These two changes will change the subtotal to $127,891 and the grand total to $138.019. The salary increases provides mendations should be charged Tax revenues accruing during and the remaining portion of revenues then transferred to Account. i by the foregoing recom- to the unused Admission the fiscal year 1955 -56. such Admission Tax the Capital Outlay The foregoing changes will,.of course, necessitate recapitulation of pages 1, 2, 3, and 6, as well as 77, 78, 79, 30 and the various departmental salary recapitulations. The City Controller should be instructed to make these calculations and changes. 13 Page 74 should be amended by changing "PROJECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN 1956 -57 BUDGET:" to "PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN 1956 -57 STATE GAS TAX BUDGET° 14. Page 76 should be amended to change "PROJECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN 1956 -57 BUDGET:" to "PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN 1956 -57 COUNTY GAS TAX BUDGET ". There being no further recommendations or suggestions, Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the tentative 1956 -1957 annual budget as prepared by the City Manager, presented to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk on June 6, 1956, be amended in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager, in his letter of June 29, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi. Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2798, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OFFICIAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956 -1957" Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No 2783 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 6/23/56 3 .i43 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2788 be adopted. Motion was-seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RES. The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2787 title of Resolution No. 2787, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, READOPTING THE OFFICIAL 5 -STEP PLAN SAWY SCHEDULE FOR THE VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY, ESTABLISHING AND REAFFIRMING THE VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY, ASSIGNING NEW SCHEDULE NUMBERS TO SUCH POSITIONS, AND ALTERING AND ADJUSTING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY, AND AMENDING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS TO CONFORM HEREWITH" Motion was made by by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2787 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,_ and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2787 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold 6/23/56 NOES: None SERVICES The City Attorney brought up the matter of revising the OF contract with Mr. Albert Locher of the Police Department ALBERT for technical services. LOCHER Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute amendment to contract with Albert Locher for services as radio technician to adjust compensation to $273 per month. MEETING Mayor Camphouse brought up the matter of meeting with the WITH Chamber of Commerce to study the problem of solicitations CH. OF COM. within the City of Arcadia. He appointed all members of the Council to the committee as well as the City Attorney and City Manager, leaving the arrangements as to time and meeting place to the City Manager. MAYOR Councilman Phillips reported that he had been appointed PROTEMPORE Mayor Pro Tempore at the last Council meeting in order to preside in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Councilman Dennis be reappointed Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. PARKING The City Attorney stated with reference to Arcadia DISTRICT Vehicle Parking District No. 1 that at the next Council NO. 1 meeting the Resolution approving report and fixing time and place of hearing thereon would be presented and the Ordinances declaring intention to form Vehicle Parking District No. 1 and fixing time and place for hearing would be introduced. That the present schedule contemplates the adoption of the Ordinance of Intention at an adjourned meeting. Such a calendar would make possible the operation of the parking lots prior to the holiday season. The City Attorney also reported on the progress of Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No. 2 stating that but one additional signature was required before the petition could be presented to the Council. The City Attorney recommended that consideration be given to amending the parking requirements of the zoning ordinance to provide a formula according assessed owners a reasonable credit toward parking requirements by reason pf district parking and explained the formula used in the City of El Monte, Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council indicate its favorable reaction to the procedure used'in the formation of Parking District No. 2; and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation as to formula. 6/23/56 314A Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Attorney advised that application for a build- ing permit had been made with reference to one of the lots proposed to be acquired in District No. 2; that this lot was essential to District No. 2 and that if improved could preclude the formation of the District. Councilman Phillips moved that the City Attorney prepare and have ready for the next Council meeting all documents and proceedings that will assist in the formation of Vehicle Parking District No. 2. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RETIREMENT The City Manager, referring to his letter of June 14, SYSTEM 1956, addressed to the City Council, recommended approval of Parts II and III, increase in death benefits and provision for reduction in the minimum service retirement age for local safety members. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the matter of adjustments or amendments to the employees' retirement contract be referred to the Personnel Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unani- mously. CAMDEN - Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City WILSHIRE Council instruct the City Atttorney to take all necessary COMPANY vs.steps to prepare for, appear in, and defend the suit of THE CITY OF the Camden - Wilshire Company against the City of Arcadia, ARCADIA, et al. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis ET AL and unanimously carried. COMMENDING Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Recreation RECREATION Department, its Chairman and Director, be commended COMMISSION for the fine work they have done. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. SECOND Councilman Phillips brought up the matter of the new AVENUE park on Second Avenue that is being built in conjunction PARK with Third Avenue School; that the Board of Education put in a sprinkling system and a fence. At the extreme northeast corner where the fence ends, there is a stretch of 75 feet of exposed railroad embankment and suggested that the Council autnrize the extending of the fence to the concrete abutment. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Engineer be directed to extend the fence at Second Avenue Park to close off the railroad right of way from the park area, the amount of the expenditure to be taken out of the City Engineer's budget. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RETIRING Councilman Phillips suggested that the retiring Commis - COMMISSIONERS sioners be given some appropriate recognition of their services, such as a scroll. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize the preparation and presentation of scrolls for the retir ing Commissioners. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. A Mayor ATTEST: ! ✓lliLtJ // / City Cler .T 6/28/56 i 3J 45 INVOCATION PLEDGE M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR•MEETING July 3, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. on July 3, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The meeting was opened by an invocation offered by Rev. Burns Anderson of South Arcadia Union Church. Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. RUBBISH Councilman Phillips reported that the committee, appointed CONTRACT to study various phases of the rubbish contract, was in agreement on most of the areas covered, but due to pressure of work and vacations they have not yet completely summarized the report; that the report will be submitted at the next regular meeting of July 17, 1956. PROPOSED The City Clerk advised that she had received a petition BRIDLE with sixty signatures affixed thereon, protesting the TRAIL proposed bridle trail on the Santa Anita Flood Control Channel. Such petition requested that a hearing be held on this matter. Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis stated that although this was not a formal hearing, he would hear from anyone in the audience desiring to speak on this subject. The following persons spoke in protest: Mr. Paul Massier, 1000 North First Avenue, Mr. Wm. Cracknell, 1212 Highland Oaks Dr., Mrs. Ruth Magill, 1120 Highland Oaks Dr., Mr. Theodore Holden, 151 E. Colorado Blvd., Mr. C. F. Magill, 1120 Highland Oaks Drive, Mr. W. B. Gara, 1822 Tulip Lane, Mr. Burt Cobb, 1116 Highland Oaks Drive, Mr. H. B. Highland, 1538 Highland Oaks Drive, Mrs. Alfred Land, 1136 Highland Oaks Drive An additional petition was presented to the City Clerk at this meeting, such petition bearing 188 signatures pro- testing the use of the Santa Anita Flood Control Channel for a bridle trail. A photograph was also presented to the City Clerk as a matter of record; same being taken of the sign directing equestrians to use the Santa Anita Wash for safer riding. Mrs. Ruth Magill presented a map showing Riding and Hiking Trails, which she had received from the Los Angeles County Engineer. Mr. Paul Massier read objections to the location of this trail and same were presented for the record. Recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer was that the City Council, by Resolution, reaffirm its decision request- ing action of the Board of Supervisors to locate the bridle trail along the Santa Anita Wash, requesting that the Board of Supervisors expedite the procurement of the relatively few parcels of land not yet secured for this purpose. 7/3/56 3145 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the matter of the proposed bridle trail be referred to the Council as a committee of the whole. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised persons desiring to submit questions on the matter to contact the City Attorney, City Engineer, or City Manager in writing within the next few days; that many queries could be answered satisfactorily in that manner. Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis requested the City Clerk to check the petitions received as to accuracy and submit same to the City Manager for study and report back. TRACT Planning Commission recommendation that subdivision costs of 22279 $3,198.00 be allocated to the Wolmer property as its just proportion. LOT Recommendation of Planning Commission that request of Wendell H. SPLIT Mackie, 1111 -1117 Sunset Boulevard, to divide the north 70 feet 116 of Lot 103, Tract 2731, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map prepared by a civil engineer or a licensed surveyor be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 1 to the property line: 3. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 4. that all buildings on both parcels be removed. FINAL Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final map of MAP Tract No. 21241 be approved, subject to the following fees 21241 and deposits: 6 street trees @ $5.00 $30.00 1 steel street light pole 145.00 Recreation fee - 5 lots @ $25.00 125.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips: 1. That the City Council finds that the allocation of costs in the amount of $3,198.00, recommended by the City Planning Commission with reference to Tract No. 22279 is fair and reasonable to all concerned and that such recommended allocation be approved; 2. that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split 116 be accepted and that the City Council indi- cate its intention to grant the lot split upon compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and the City Engineer; 3. that the final map of Tract No. 21241 be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the City Planning Commis- sion, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby, author- ized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 21241. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager that the contract to AWARD FOR install six -inch cast iron water main in Genoa Street WATERMAIN from Santa Anita Avenue be awarded to the low bidder, INSTALLATION S. E. Pipe Line Construction Co. in the amount of IN $2,000.00, GENOA STREET Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that that the contract for the installation of water main in Genoa Street be awarded to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction Co. in the amont of $2,000; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. 7/3/56 310 Said motion was.seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager that the contract for AWARD FOR the installation of 8 inch and 12 inch mains in Second WATER MAIN Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to La Porte Street be INSTALLATION awarded to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction IN Company, in the amount of $1450.00. SECOND AVE. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the contract for the installation of water mains in Second Avenue be awarded to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction Company, in the amount of $1450.00; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager AWARD FOR that the contract for the resurfacing of major and RESURFACING sundry streets be awarded to the low bidder, Warren OF STREETS Southwest, Inc., in the amount of $30,257.06; and that all other bids be rejected. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the contract for the resurfacing of streets be awarded to the low bidder, Warren Southwest, Inc., in the amount of $30,257.06; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager AWARD FOR that the contract for the construction of the police. CIVIC CENTER building, the City Hall addition, and the remodeling of BUILDINGS the existing City Hall be awarded to the low bidder, Daniel Brothers Construction Company in-the amount of $452,400.00; that Daniel Brothers Construction Company is currently constructing buildings at the Arboretum and are extremely competent building contractors; that the bid is within the 10 percent leeway provided in the Architects' estimate. Councilman Phillips commented that an appropriation for this construction had been set aside in the Capital Projects Fund; that the Council had been working on this project for the past several years, endeavoring to make these improvements without bonded indebtedness; that the Civic Center project was listed No. 1 of the Capital Projects; that it was with a great deal of frustration that the bids offered some six months ago had to be rejected because they were too high; that he wished former Councilmen Dow and Hulse were present to share in the realization of this dream for which they worked so long and untiringly. 5 7/3/56 3148 FLOOD CONTROL BETTERMENT AGREEMENT Motion was then made by Councilman Phillips that the contract for the construction of the police building, the City Hall addition, and the remodeling of the existing City Hall be awarded to the low bidder, Daniel Brothers Construction Company, in the amount of $452,400.00; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form to be approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Controller be authorized to draw a warrant for the balance due the Architects under contract of employment. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The matter of the Betterment Agreement with the Flood Control District deferred until a later date. SIGNALS AT Recommendation of the Safety Committee that the City SUNSET - DUARTE Council instruct the City Manager and City Engineer to AND communicate with the Los Angeles County Road Department LIVE OAK & indicating our willingness to cooperate with the BALDWIN signalization at Live Oak and Baldwin Avenue, but not at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Duarte Road. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Safety Committee and instruct the City Manager to communicate with the Los Angeles County Road Department, advising them of our willingness to cooperate with the signal installation at Live Oak and Baldwin Avenues, but not at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Duarte Road. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. TAXICAB The City Clerk advised that July is the date for LICENSE renewal of taxicab licenses and that she had received RENEWALS applications as follows for such renewals, for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1956, as approved by the Chief of Police and City Manager. Arcadia - Monrovia Valley Cab Co. 18 vehicles Harry Erickson 1 vehicle James Grier 1 vehicle Philip Hirschkoff 1 vehicle Fred Murset 1 vehicle John Orenstein 1 vehicle John Popp 2 vehicles Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the applications of Arcadia - Monrovia Valley Cab Co., Harry Erickson, James Grier, Philip Hirschkoff, Fred Murset, John Orenstein, and John Popp for owner permit, auto for hire, taxicab, be approved for mnewal. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and Carried unanimously. ..JTICES FROM The City Clerk advised receipt of the following LOS ANGELES CO. notices from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commis - BOUNDARY COM. sion: q 7/3/56 .,..:31-49 a. Notice that the City of Monrovia has filed a proposal with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory known as proposed annexation to the City of Monrovia, on June 25, 1956. b. Notice that the City of E1 Monte has filed a proposal with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory known as proposed annexation #101 to the City of El Monte, on June 21, 1956. c. Notice that the City of E1 Monte has filed a proposal with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory known as proposed annexation #103 to the City of E1 Monte, on June 25, 1956. d. Notice that the City of E1 Monte has filed a proposal with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation of territory known as proposed annexation #105 to the City of El Monte, on June 22, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Notices b,c, and d be noted and filed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and.carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised that the annexation referred to under Item 'a' is a strip of land 25 feet long at the rear of Lot 65 in Tract 808; that said strip borders on the boundaryline between Arcadia and Monrovia; that the purchaser of this strip, whose property in Monrovia borders this strip, wishes to have this 25 foot strip annexed to Monrovia thereby having all his property in one city. The City Attorney further advised that consent to such action would require a resolution of the Arcadia City Council. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the matter of the annexation referred to in Item 'a' be referred to the City Engineer for his recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. VEHICLE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the PARKING title of Resolution No. 2786, entitled: "RESOLUTION DISTRICT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING NO. 1 REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. (VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1)" Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2786 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reivold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2786 be adoped. Motion was seconded and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 958, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LANDS FOR PARKING PLACES, AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF`.'. 7/3/56 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the read- 3150 ing of the body of Ordinance No. 958 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 958 be introduced. Motion was seconded by Council- man Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney advised the Council that as previous- ly discussed the schedule for Vehicle Parking District No. 1 proceedings contemplated adjournment of this meeting to July 10 so that Ordinance No. 958 could be then adopted. VEHICLE The City Clerk presented to the Ccu ncil her certificate PARKING concerning proposed Vehicle Parking District No. 2, DISTRICT indicating that petitions had been filed bearing NO. 2 sufficient signatures representing both area and assessed valuation to enable the institution of pro- ceedings for the formation of Vehicle Parking District No. 2. The City Attorney advised that the last required signature had been received at 11:45 that morning; that although little more than the minimum of signatures were presently on file, a telegram had been received that another petition was in the mail request- ing the formation of the district; that the Engineer's report and the Clerk's certificate were based solely on the signatures actually filed; that the additional petition in the mail merely indicated that more than the minimum number of signers were in favor of the District. The City Attorney further advised the Council of the letter of Mr. O'Brien, dated July 3, 1956, indicating that his company had signed the petition in the spirit of cooperation with the other owners in order to enable the formation of the parking district; that the petition was signed in reliance upon the Council's announced intention to allow a reasonable credit toward parking requirements to those whose properties were assessed for an off - street parking district; that his company placed itself on record as intending to subsequently protest the district unless such a formula were worked out. The City Attorney added that the resolution ordering the debt limitation report and also the resolution ordering the condemnation procedures concerning the seven parcels proposed to be acquirdd for this district were prepared. Because ground was broken for con- struction on one of the lots the previous morning, it was expedient that condemnation proceedings be started immediately, as the filing of suit and recording of notice of suit and issuance of summons fixes the valuation of property as of the time of issuance of the summons - the effect is to curtail further costs. Upon question from Councilman Dennis, the Attorney advised that in the event the parking district failed in their suit the costs would be borne by the General Fund of the City; the total liabRity would be approx- imately $850.00, including $100.00 for.clerical assistance. 7/3/56 3251 The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2791, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING A REPORT UNDER THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION r AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931. (VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2791 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2791 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2792, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC WELFARE, INTEREST, CONVEN- IENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE, TO WIT, OFF- STREET MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING PLACES ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of .the body of Resolution No. 2792 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2792 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORD.NO.957 The City Attorney read the title of proposed Ordinance RABIES No. 957, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF ALL DOGS KEPT, HARBORED, OR BROUGHT WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the final' reading of the body of Ordinance No. 957 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 7/3/56 I '3152 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 957 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse PROPOSED The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the SUBDIVISION title'of proposed Ordinance No. 959, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, NO. 959 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 860 of SAID CITY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION NO. 29.1 ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 959 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 959 be introduced. Motion was seconded by Council- man Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ' NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RES.NO. 2789 The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the PETITION title of Resolution No. 2789, entitled: "A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, WELL SITE PETITIONING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF CERTAIN CITY -OWNED NON- CONTIGUOUS REAL PROPERTY ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2789 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion wassade by Councilman Jacobi that resolution No. 2789 be adopted. Motion was seconded and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ARCADIA The City Manager reported that the Chief of Police, BOWLING upon prior request from the City Council, had filed a COURTS protest to the granting of a liquor license to the LIQUOR Arcadia Bowling Courts; the hearing has been postponed. LICENSE OFFICE Request of the City Manager that an office engineer be ENGINEER employed, for the Engineering Department, at the second VACANCY or third step as now scheduled in order to attract suitable, competent personnel, this request having been approved by the Personnel Board. d 3.153 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the employment of an office engineer at a salary not to exceed the third step of the established schedule for office engineer. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. SAN GABRIEL Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City VALLEY Council contribute $500 to the San Gabriel Valley SYMPHONY Symphony Association and authorize the City Controller ASSOCIATION to draw a warrant in said amount to the said San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse VACANCY Councilman Reibold advised that Mr. Robert H. Cumins IN would be unable to accept the reappointment of the RECREATION Recreation Commission, thereby creating a vacancy on COMMISSION that Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept Mr. Cumins' apology for not being able to serve and declare a vacancy in the Recreation Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. NEW Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Mr. Grant APPOINTMENT Syphers be appointed to the Recreation Commission for TO a four -year term to expire July 1, 1460. RECREATION Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HOSPITAL The City Attorney reported on the status of the AGREEMENT Hospital Agreement: that the Council had decided upon the exchange of the lower five acres for the upper three acres; that the Attorney for the Hospital had recommended some changes which were not included within the Council's authorization, namely, that the use of the upper three acres be restricted to non - medical or medical research purposes and that the use of such property be subject to the approval of the Hospital. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the prior authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the hospital lease, exchanging the lower five acres for the upper three acres, be further amended to provide that the City Council give the Hospital Foundation thirty days' written notice of the City's intention to use or lease the upper three acres so that the Hospital Foundation might submit , its objections or suggestions concerning such use or lease but that the City reserve the ultimate right to use or lease the property. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. L. A. COUNTY The City Manager advised the City Council of a HEALTH meeting he has scheduled with the Health and Sanitation SERVICES Commission regarding services obtained from Los REPORT Angeles County and report thereon. REQUEST The City Engineer reported that the Griswold Engineers, OF Inc., requested permission to use a 50 x 30 foot GRISWOLD strip at one end of the City Hall property for an ENGINEERS office and a material yard site while constructing the channel over the City Hall property and to purchase transit mixed concrete from the plant which Peter Kiewit Co. has erected between Foothill and Colorado Place. 9 3154 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council grant the request contained in the letter of Griswold Engineers, Inc, as outlined by the City Engineer. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council adjourn to 8:00 a.m., July 10, 1956, in the Council Chambers. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. J Is. ' list ATTEST: M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 1011 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 a.m. on July 10, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORD. 958 The City Attorney presented for the second time and PARKING read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 958, entitled: DISTRICT "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, NO. 1 DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LANDS FOR PARKING PLACES, AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the final reading of the body of Ordinance No. 958 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 958 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 7/10/56 31 �5 ORD. 959 The City Attorney presented for the second time and read SUBDIVISION the title of proposed Ordinance No. 959, entitled: "AN FEE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 860 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION NO. 29.1 ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the final reading of Ordinance No. 959 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 959 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse REQUEST The City Clerk reported that she had received a written OF request from Mr. Paul M. Pederson, 612 West Norman MR. PAUL M. Avenue, to temporarily discontinue his-poultry business PEDERSON (for a period of about three months) because of ill, health. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Manager be instructed to make a report and recommendation on this matter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. DUARTE RD. The City Engineer advised that he had been notified by IN letter that the City of Monrovia Planning Commission MONROVIA had rejected a request for a C -2 Zone on Duarte Road between Fifth Avenue and the Santa Anita Wash. The City of Arcadia had protested this zone change previously. SHRINE Councilman Reibold reported that a representative of FOOTBALL the San Gabriel Valley Shrine Club had requested the GAME City to join with the Arcadia Board of Education to furnish transportation for the Arcadia Football Team, Little Leaguers, and others, to attend the Shrine Football Game on August 1, 1956; the Board of Education furnishing the school buses free of charge and the City of Arcadia to appropriate $200.00 for additional expenses. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that this matter be referred to the City Manager and Recreation Commis- sion for their report and recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mr. Ed Beaty, of the Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber of Commerce had also been requested to contribute toward the transportation of Arcadia boys to the Shrine Football Game - that he would give this report to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ATTEST- City 7/10/56 3156 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. on July 17, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None INVOCATION The meeting was opened by an invocation offered by the Rev. Thatcher Jcrdan, Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Camphouse thanked the City Manager for the arrangements made for the afternoon ground- breaking ceremony; the Rev. J Davis Barnard for the invocation at the ceremony; and the former Mayors Robert W. Dow and Dwight L. Hulse for participating -in the ceremony. APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the minutes of OF the adjourned regular meeting of June 28, 1956, the MINUTES regular meeting of July 3, 1956, and the adjourned meeting of July 10, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips, Chairman of the Committee appointed to study the rubbish contract read the following report: RUBBISH "The following is the report of the committee appointed CONTRACT by the Mayor on May 15,1956, for the purpose of review- ing certain aspects of the contractual arrangements which exist between the City of Arcadia and the A -1 Disposal Company. "1. The Committee recommends that Resolution No.2725 which establishes maximum rates for specified types of services be amended to include rates for 'Rear Yard Pick -Up Service'. The table suggested for inclusion is Attachment A and is hereto appended. "2. After due consideration, consultation and thorough review of Ordinance No. 941, the committee believes that Section 9 of said ordinance which provides in part 'SECTION 9. COLLECTION RATES The City Council of the City of Arcadia shall from time to time fix and determine the maximum rates that may be charged by any person, firm or corporation for the collecting or removing of garbage or refuse from any premises in the Cityof Arcadia...' is sufficient within itself and that additional legislation is not required at this time. The Council having complete control of the fixing of rates now and in the future. 113. The Committee believe that this Council and future Councils are responsible to the citizens of this community for remaining ever vigilant with respect to the efficiency, adequateness of service and reasonableness of rates. Therefore, to assist in this responsibility it recommends that the City Council instruct the City Manager to procure on an annual basis data pertinent to charges being made by other cities for•comparable services, such data to be available for the Council's perusal at the first of each calendar year." "In addition to the above recommendations which specifically relate to the matter referred to the commit- tee by the Council, the committee suggests for the Coun- cil's further consideration the following: . ,31 5: "1. That the term 'special pickup' be defined along these lines in such documents as are appropriate - 'Special pickup' means irregular basis; that is, at intervals not predetermined, nor for the purposes normally arising out of the day -,to -day operation of a residential establishment. A suggested frequency not oftener than ninety (90) days. "2. That the rate for the special pickup of material already assembled should be $1.50 per cubic yard or per 100 lbs., or fraction thereof, with a minimum per job of 4 cubic yards or*$6.00." GARBAGE AND REFUSE RATE SCHEDULE "Attachment A CURB OR ALLEY SERVICE SCHEDULE GARBAGE (Twice Weekly) TIN CANS AND BOTTLES (Once Weekly) COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH & ASHES (Once Weekly) RATE PER MONTH X .50 X .50 X .50 X X .75 X X 2.00 X X X 2.25 REAR YARD PICKUP SERVICE SCHEDULE (Maximum Carry Distance One Hundred Fifty Feet) GARBAGE (Twice Weekly) TIN CANS AND BOTTLES (Once Weekly) COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH & ASHES (Once Weekly) RATE PER MONTH X 1.50 X 1.50 X 4.00 X X 2.25 X X 4.50 X X X 6.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council adopt the rates given in the report of the Com- mittee and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary amendments to Resolution No. 2725 to include these rates. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. BRIDLE The City Clerk reported that petitions with 248 signatures TRAIL had been received and recorded in the official council MATTER meeting of July 3, 1956; said'petitions protesting the riding and hiking trail along the Santa Anita Wash; that the matter had been referred to the Council as a committee of the whole. Councilman Reibold reported on the consensus of the committee as follows: 1. The City is concerned about the safety of all persons; the trail along Santa Anita Avenue is dangerous, particularly the crossings at Foothill, Colorado, and Huntington Drive; that it would be expedient to remove the trail from Santa Anita Avenue as soon as possible. 2. The sign directing riders to use the Santa Anita Wash be removed. 3. The Committee would suggest that protests to theloca- tion of the riding trail be made directly to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, inasmuch as this is basically a County project. The City Attorney advised that the City Council approved the location of the riding trail up the Santa Anita Wash generally; that such approval, however, does not confer any rights upon the County Recreation Department or the individual riders to use another individual's property. From then on it is a matter for the County to determine if a trail should be established, and if so, precisely what the location should be; and to proceed to acquire the property either by negotiation or condemnation for that purpose. The natural easements for water drainage or easements acquired for flood control purposes can be used for that purpose only. Where the County has acquired fee title to the land, then the County can grant lesser easements for other purposes as long as these lesser easements do not conflict with the primary purpose for which it acquired the property. The City Attorney advised further that as the approval of the City Council was only for the general layout of the trail in the vicinity of the Santa Anita Wash, it would not be a regression from the Council's general approval to implement that approval with the request that the County consider the effect of the trail upon the adjacent properties in their planning of the precise location and actual method of construction. He stated further that it would be some time, a year or two, before such construction could materialize. The channel could be constructed with a gradual slope toward the flood control channel so as to aid in holding any excess water, should the amount of run -off waters be excessive. The City Engineer advised that no decision has been made as to which side of the Wash will be used for riding purposes. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council go on record instructing the City Manager to write a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors stating that the City, in the interest of safety, is most anxious that the County place the \ riding trail geographically where it would lessen the hazards of riding and not depreciate property values; and request that the City Engineer be kept advised and given an opportunity to discuss various local problems. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. Speaking in opposition were: Mr. Burt Cobb, 1116 Highland Oaks Drive Mr. and Mrs. Fred Magill, 1120 Highland Oaks Drive Speaking in favor was: Miss Barbara Marshall, 365 West Duarte Road The City Attorney added that in all major projects, be it freeways, fire stations, etc., there will always be a 3159 number of persons protesting; that all factors should be weighed to consider what is best for the majority with the least private injury possible. HEARING The City Clerk reported that the Valley Transit Lines (Mr. Peter Van Loben Sels, President) has made applica- VALLEY tion for a permit to operate a charter bus service in TRANSIT Arcadia; that under the provisions of Ordinance No. 823 a LINES hearing was scheduled; that affidavit of publication of notice of the hearing was on file with her; that no written protests had been received. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Mr. Peter Van Loben Sels, President of the Transit Line, 11838 Cherry Lee Drive, E1 Monte, stated that he had been operating in Arcadia for about five years; that he was operating under State Franchise; that his business consisted primarily of bus service for the Annunciation Parochial School in Arcadia and the Multiple Listing Realtors. The City Clerk read a communication from the Chamber of Commerce asking the City Council to defer action on this matter until an analysis could be made to determine the need for charter bus service within Arcadia. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney advised that two or three more bus companies have been operating in Arcadia in total . ignorance on their part as well as ours that a license was required; that the taxicab ordinance was primarily designed to regulate taxicabs, and is not too well suited to regulate chartered buses; that some amendment should be made. Mr. Van Loben Sels requested permission to conduct his business in Arcadia, with no view to expanding, until the Council has reached a decision as to his application. The City Attorney advised it would be well for the City Council to consider granting a permit for the balance of the year, subject to the condition that the business would not be expanded, rather than have him continue illegally during the interim. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the Valley Transit Lines be allowed to continue-business in Arcadia as in-the past for a period of ninety days from July 17, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Mr. William Suhm, Chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke, saying he wished to clarify the position of the Chamber of Commerce; that they encourage all enterprises in the community; would like to have the City Engineer and City Manager meet with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss this matter in order to arrive at an equitable solution of the charter bus problem. Planning Commission Recommendatbns LOT SPLIT Request of Frank B. Lombard, 531.West Camino Real, to 117 divide parcel into a 60 foot and 63.4 foot lots. Planning Commission recommend approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer 2. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid for the new lot. 3. that the garage either be moved or cut back to make it conforming, including adequate access. 3_t GO 4. that the kitchen facilities in the guest house be removed, and the building moved to make it conforming. LOT SPLIT Request of Robert J. Kingsley, 201 West Lemon Avenue, to 118 subdivide in Zone R -0. Planning Commission recommend denial of this request because of its location in Zone R -0. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission as to Lot Split No. 117, and that the Council indicate its intention to grant lot split as requested, upon compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission; and the Council accept the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission with reference to Lot Split No. 118, and that the lot split be disapproved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. CAMDEN- Recommendadon of the Planning Commission to deny the WILSHIRE application of Camden- Wilshire Company for a continuation COMPANY of a variance to permit the continued operation of a VARIANCE tract sales office at 1666 North Santa Anita Avenue, in REQUEST Zone R -1, for the reasons set out in Section 1, 2, and 3 of Resolution No. 221 of the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and disapprove the request for a zone variance. by the Camden - Wilshire Company. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. FIRST Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that a public BAPTIST hearing on the application of the First.Baptist Church CHURCH for a change of zone and the Planning Commission's recommendation relative thereto be set for August 7, CHANGE 1956, at 8 p.m., in the Council Chamber, and that the OF ZONE City Clerk give proper notice thereof. REQUEST Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and canied unanimously. PLANNING Communication from Planning Commission that Mr. D. L. COMMISSION Robertson has been elected chairman and Mr. Frank Vachon CHAIRMAN vice - chairman of the Planning Commission for the ensuing year. The communication was ordered filed. CIVIC Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council CENTER by minute order exercise the election in Section 8 of the contract with Neptune and Thomas to employ them as supervisors of the Civic Center construction. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and retain Neptune and Thomas for the supervision of the Civic Center construction at the rate of 1.4 percent of the actual cost of the respective project, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None FIRE Recommendation of the City Manager that permission be PREVENTION granted Fire Chief Jams M. Nellis to attend a Conference on Fire Prevention to be held in Sacramento on July 23, 1956. M61 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Fire Chief to attend the Conference in Sacramento on July 23, 1956, at city expense, not to exceed $75.00, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follws: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None SHRINE Recommendation of the City Manager not to participate in FOOTBALL the type of activity requested by the Shrine Club unless GAME it is sponsored and carried on as a part of the City Recreation Program; that in contributing to various agencies to underwrite their own programs, no matter how worthwhile, sets a very bad precedent; that he questioned whether it is a proper expenditure of the taxpayers' funds. His recommendation backs that of the Recreation Department. Mr. Van Harris, 300 West Lemon, Arcadia, spoke, concerning transportation for the boys to attend the Shrine Football Game. The Council members discussed the offer of the Board of . Education to provide buses if the City provide the drivers and pay them; the problem involved in transporting the children (probably between 800 and 1200) and the resulting responsibility of supervision; the program already set up by the Recreation Department for its trips out of the City. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council deny the request of the Shrine Club to partici- pate in their project for this year. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Mr. Wip. Horstman, 1327 Oak Meadow Road, spoke on behalf of the granting of the request of the Shrine Club. Councilman Dennis added that the Council was most interested in any project contributing to the welfare of the young people of this community. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the appropriation of a sum of $250 on a matching basis from the Council Contingency Fund to be payable to the Shrine Club to enable them to charter buses, the sum making up the difference between the 25 cent fare and the 50 cent fare charged by•a chartered bus; the Shrine Club assuming the full responsibility for taking the boys to the Football Game and back. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. NATIONAL Request of the Southern California Chapter of the National MULTIPLE Mutliple Sclerosis Society to display coin boxes through - SCLEROSIS out the business district of Arcadia in a fund raising SOCIETY campaign for the period July 15 through August 31, 1956. .The City Manager recommended disapproval; the major objection being the inability to accurately account for all funds contributed in this manner. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and disapprove the request of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 7/17/56 3162 RIO HONDO . The City Manager read his report, dated July 13, 1956, PROPERTY in which he summarized the Council action pertaining to this matter, gave the appraisal value listed by the Arcadia Board of Realtors, and listed the offers of bidders as follows: Bernard B. Bender 234 West Valley Blvd., E1 Monte $3,100 per acre Arce Brothers 1116 East Cypress, Covina 3,110 per acre V1do Kovacevich Co. 3154 N. Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead 3,515 per acre Joseph T. Davies 4355 Fandon Avenue, E1 Monte 4,300 per acre G. M. & S. Co. (G. E. Morelock, Pres.) 221 Walnut Street, E1 Monte 4,500 per acre The City Manager made no recommendation. Motion was made by -Councilman Dennis that the City Manager be instructed to contact the bidders to ascertain how long their offers would remain effective; notify said bidders that the City is taking under advisement whether the City will sell this property; will consider these offers; and that the City will tltimately decide what steps should be taken. Said motion was not seconded nor carried., The City Attorney stated that consideration of the sale of the 8 plus acres of city -owned Peck Road property was first initiated when a church and a subdivider had asked if the City had property for sale in that area; that at that time a report was made by the Capital Projects Com- mittee in which it was stated that as a general rule all city -owned properties should be retained even though no city use was presently contemplated thereof. That the 8.8 acre piece was considered separately because of its isolated location with respect to the rest of the properties of the City; that the Recreation Department had been contacted and it subsequently reported that it could see no reasonable use for the property in connection with the City reacreation program except possibly for a small golf course and that it had finally decided that the property was too remote even for such a purpose. That the minutes originally reflected no intention to sell but only a desire to explore the interest that might be developed if the City were to sell the property and and an appraisal was obtained on the property. That, subsequently, the Council fixed a deadline for the receiv- ing of proposals, the same not to be made public until tonight so that one person's proposal might not be used as a Epring board to a higher proposal from another - that the City is not obligated to make a sale at this time, but that it has the right to do so without any further formalities if the Council decides that it is in the best interests of the City to sell this piece of property. The City Attorney further stated that, in anticipation of the bids received tonight and the Council's explanation that it would not serve the property with police and fire protection and would prefer that it be disannexed from the City, the E1 Monte City Council had spread upon its minutes its willingness to annex the property if the City of Arcadia decides to sell the same. Mr. G. E. Morelock stated that he was the president of G. M. & S. Co., 221 Walnut Street, E1 Monte, one of the bidders and that he was a subdivider and would propose to subdivide the property if he purchased it. Mr. Bernard Bender, 5733 North Camellia Avenue,Temple City, expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the transaction was thus far handled. Motion by Councilman Jacobi that action in the matter be defdrred for thirty days and that the Manager contact those who had submitted proposals and ascertain if they would hold their proposals open for consideration for that period of time. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Dennis added that he did not believe the City should sell at this time; that they should be extremely careful in disposing of any City land. 7/17/56 3163 CHAMBER OF The City Manager had recommended on July 10, 1956, that COMMERCE further study be given to the suggestions presented by the Chamber of Commerce on the best method of handling the requests for fund raising campaigns in the city. The members of the ?Council felt that they had not had sufficient time to make a decision in the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Manager be instructed to notify organizations and individuals who request permission to conduct a solic- itation campaign that the City does not look with favor upon such activities; that the City is now in the process of formulating regulations on matters of this nature and that the request would undoubtedly be denied at this time. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. INSURANCE Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council COVERAGE authorize the purchase of a $50,000 Faithful Performance - Bond on the City Clerk (who, as an elective official, CITY CLERK has not been covered by the blanket bond for city employees) for a premium of $536.70, covering a four - year period. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the purchase of $50,000 Faithful Performance Bond on the City Clerk for a premium of $536.70, covering a four -year period. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobj Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None PARKING Recommendation of the Safety Committee that the City - Council, by appropriate resolution, prohibit parking at HUNTINGTON BLVD.any time on the eastbound Huntington Drive between Holly BETWEEN Avenue and Huntington Drive. HOLLY AVE. AND HUNTINGTON DR. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Safety Committee and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to prohibit parking at any time on the east- bound Huntington Drive between Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. BIDS Recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer that - the City Council authorize the City Clerk to call for BONITA ST. bids for the improvement of Bonita Street from Se cond IMPROVEMENT Avenue to Third Avenue, which includes the construction of concrete curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement, and asphalt parking adjacent to the baseball diamond, located on Second Avenue Park. This project is included in the Capital Outlay Budget for the fiscal year 1956 -57. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the - improvements of Bonita Street from Second Avenue to Third Avenue and the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be opened at 11 a.m., August 6, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. BIDS Recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer - that the specifications for the removal of forty REMOVAL OF trees in the City of Arcadia be approved and the City TREES Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be received August 6, 1956, at 11 a.m. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the specifications for the removal of forty trees in the City of Arcadia and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11 a.m., August 6, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 7/17/56 .; 3164 I REQUEST OF Request of Paul Pederson to temporarily discontinue PAUL PEDERSON his poultry business for a period of three months because of ill health. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the declaration of Mr. Paul Pederson setting forth reasons for a ninety day cessation of poultry raising be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER'S Letter from the Personnel office advising of the STAFF action taken by the Personnel Board as follows: "In view of the adverse effect on the classified service that would be caused by paying a Private Secretary in an unclassified position a maximum of $600 per month when the maximum salary for Secretary to Manager in the classified position is $430 per month, the Personnel Board recommends to the Council that the maximum salary for the unclassified position of Private Secretary be set at no greater than that of the Classified position of Secretary to City Manager, and in the event that the classified position of Secretary to City Manager is established and filled, that the unclassified position to be filled should be that of Administrative Assistant." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that this matter be tabled. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. REQUESTS OF The City Clerk read communications from Mr. C. J. C. J. BARRY & Barry and Mr. Y. J. Moon requesting extension of Y. J. MOON their rubbish permits to allow for occasional residential pickups at the specific request of residents. Coundlman Phillips reviewed briefly the history of the permits and the contract referred to in said communi- cations: In January, 1956, Mr. Barry and Mr. Moon, and several others, made applications for permits to pick up rubbish, garbage, etc.; the City Council at that time extended to them a temporary permit while it took under consideration the terms of the application and permit to be granted; a number of changes were made to that permit, approximately five or six items, on the sixth item; if and when the City Council contracted for the exclusive pickup of rubbish in the residential ISM district by a contractor, these permits which we were yy�� granting under the new application would be operated qf"3�� solely for commercial pickup and would be barred from 0. the residential area; on the basis of that he believed that these two requests asking for extensions to extend beyond the commercial areas should be denied for the reason that the City Council has subsequently entered into a contract with Mr. Paul Thorsen for the exclusive pickup of mgular service in the residential area. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the requests of Mr. C. J. Barry and Mr. Y. J. Moon be denied and that their permits De retained at the levels of commercial pickup as they now exist. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, and Phillips NOES: Councilman Jacobi NOT VOTING:._ Councilman Reibold Councilman Reibold, in declining to vote on this - measure, stated: "I would like to abstain from voting in this matter, and in so doing, I would like to make this sta4ment for the record: In my opinion the decision in this matter is predicated upon what the intent of the contract was, as drawn between the City and the contractor. Since I was not a party to the negotiations of the contract, I do not feel that I am justified in passing judgment on this motion." 7/17/56 ..3165 LETTER FROM Notice from the City of Monrovia requesting the CITY OF Arcadia Planning Commission make a joint study with MONROVIA the Monrovia Planning Commission regarding the feasibility of preserving the abandoned Pacific Electric right of way for a future street between the two cities. It was ordered that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for the proper action. EMPLOYEES' The Personnel Board's approval of the City Manager's RETIREMENT recommendations on certain adjustments or amendments to the employees' retirement contract as requested by the Arcadia Employees' Association. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary documents for the adoption of the amendments to the employees' retirement contract recommended by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF Request of the City Manager that the City Council CITY MANAGER approve his appointment of Mr. M. J. Carozza as City PRO TEMPORE Manager Pro Tempore. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the City Manager's appointment of Mr. M. J. Carozza as City Manager Pro Tempore. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. SO. CALIF. Notification from the Public Utilities Commission of EDISON NEW a hearing set for the Southern California Edison SCHEDULE Company which has requested authority to establish a new system -wide underground schedule, to be known as Schedule U, applicable to a new type of service under certain conditions. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the notice be filed. Motion was seconded and carried unani- mously. GREYHOUND Notice that The Greyhound Corporation (Overland CORPORATION Greyhound Lines Division) has filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for authority to increase its passenger fares for intrastate travel within the State of California. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the notice be filed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. SO. COUNTIES Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of the GAS CO. OF State of California that the Southern Counties Gas CALIFORNIA Company of California has made application for a general increase in gas rates under Section 454 of the Public Utilities Code. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the notice be filed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. RUBBISH Councilman Dennis, in referring back to the Commit - CONTRACT tee's report on the rubbish contract, which was read by Councilman Phillips at the beginning of the meeting; specifically, the two items listed at the end of the report referring to the meaning of the ead- ef- tb ®- Fegept- re €onr�ag -te- the- mezaiag -of -tine term "special pick -up" and the rate for the special pick -up, made a motion that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary amendments to the contract or ordinance as he sees fit to cover the last two recommendations of the Committee's report, giving the A -1 Disposal Company the sole right to pickup on a special basis as proposed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES; Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, and Phillips NOES: Councilmen Jacobi and Reibold 3166 CONDEMNATION The City Attorney reported that he had received a SUIT letter from Anderson, Howard, & Hege, Attorneys, in regard to the condemnation suit filed by the City in connection with the forming of Parking District No. 2; in which the attorneys listed the damages which their clients expect to receive if the City loses the suit. �!3 He added that copies of the letter will be sent to them. INTER The City Attorney presented the proposal of California COMMUNICATIONS Sound Products, Inc., for the installation and SYSTEM leasing of an inter - communication system in the AND Police Facilities Building, the installation to cost SPECIALIZED $325.00 upon completion and the lease to be $34.95 SOUND SYSTEM per month for five years and $15.00 per month IN thereafter; and a proposal of the same company for POLICE BUILDING the installation and sale of a specialized sound system at a total cost of $8,897.61, including sales and use tax. The City Manager reported that numerous proposals had been received and previously discussed with the City Council; that the ;proposals of California Sound Products, Inc., were recommended by him for acceptance and that the payment for the equipment be made out of the Capital Outlay Fund. The City Engineer advised that it is advisable that contractual arrangements for such equipment be made now so that portions of the same may be installed before the concrete slab is laid. The City Attorney recommended that a clause be added providing that the contractor be required to notify the City within 45 days of any additional equipment required to be installed by the City in order that the contractor's proposed installation be a complete working unit, and so that the proposal price will be the full price and no extras allowed. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City accept the proposals of California Sound Products, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a purchase contract for specialized sound systems and a lease contract for the installation and leasing of an inter - communication system of the Police Facilities Building in accordance with said proposals, in the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Rdbold NOES: None TRIANGLE The City Attorney reported that the Planning Commission LIVE OAK had received a letter from Boller, Suttner & Boller AND protesting the delay in the action of satisfactory LAS TUNAS zoning for the triangle in the Las Tunas and Live Oak area. He advised that copies of the letter would be sent to the Council members. HOSPITAL The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from the Administrator of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California requesting the approval of the general design, layout, plot plan, and architectural features of all buildings and structures, enclosing the following exhibits: An elevation of the classroom building 2. An elevation of the students' residence building A plot plan showing present buildings under construction and proposed location of the School of Nursing buildings. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Councdl approve the general layout and design of the proposed hospital buildings and related structures, as t f rth e lan herewit submitted t t G$iet GPounc a tp suc rov, e. ub e to.Ph _ sig sing an , .de very o �i� Mo�IM So�i, eemen� writh the - .Hospital_ whereby= the_itsouther."Ly,rfive�tacres� are ,th bec< exchangedhi fgr) cthe._norLthyexly_,three..�acr" of.ethe hospital site; that such approval shall apply only to to the buildings and improvements to be located on the properties leased by the hospital under the said Modification Agreement; and thirdly, that the Hospital submit a plan for the landscaping of the unused portions of the southerly five acres of the hospital site acquired under said Modification Agreement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. 3:1.67 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAPTAIN VALUABLE PAPERS AND RECORDS POLICY The City Manager reported that he had received a letter from the Personnel Board approving a class specification for Captain. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the class specification for Captain as recommended by the Personnel Board be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Recommendation from the City Manager that the City Council authorize that the Valuable Papers and Records Policy coverage be extended to $50,000.00 for a three -year premium of $208.65. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the City's coverage for its Valuable Papers and Records Policy be extended to $50,000.00 for a three -year premium of $208.65. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None TEMPLE CITY The City Manager reported that he had received a letter INCORPORATION from the Temple City Home Rule Committee regarding Temple City's proposed incorporation, requesting the City of Arcadia to withdraw their previous letter to the County Board of Supervisors and substituting another which would incorporate the boundaries suggested by the Arcadia staff, which is as follows: ON THE NORTHWEST: The Temple City boundaries would correspond with the rear lot lines on the south side of Duarte from a point just east of Oak Avenue, thence east to the present Arcadia City limits. ON THE EAST: The Temple City boundaries would start on z�7e rear lot lines approximately 630 feet west of Baldwin Avenue, thence south to the north side of Lemon Avenue, thence east to a point corresponding as nearly as possible to the rear lot lines on the lots facing Baldwin on the west side of Baldwin, from Lemon Avenue, south to Live Oak Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and instruct him to notify the Temple City Home Rule Committee that the Arcadia City Council is agreeable to their suggestions and to notify the County Board of Supervisors of this agreement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. AFGHAN The Afghan Hound Club of Arcadia requests permission HOUND CLUB to hold a dance at Carpenter's. The request was REQUEST approved by the Chief of Police and the City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 be waived, as amended, and that the request of the Afghan Hound Club of Arcadia to hold a dance at Carpenter's be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BETTERMENT Recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer AGREEMENT that the City Council approve the Betterment Agreement WITH with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, FLOOD authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the CONTROL agreement, and authorize the payment from the Capital Outla Fund. The betterment costs total $45,986.00, less 11,686.00 credited the City for the removal and replacement of plants, lawns, roads, etc., within the right of way and easements granted to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. The agreement requires the City to post, on demand, $34,300.00, which amount represents the difference in cost from the estimated betterments and credits due the City. This figure is subject to a final accounting by the Flood Control District upon completion of the work. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for betterments of the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement, in form approved by the City Attorney; the costs to be expended from the Capital Outlay Fund. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Ehillips, and Reibold NOES: None ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Council meeting adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. i i ATTEST: d �2 City Clerk 7/17/56 31.68 3169 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. on August 7, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse INVOCATION The Rev. C. W. Parry, Associate Pastor of the Arcadia Friends Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor pro tempore Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Councilman Reibold questioned paragraph 3 on page 13 of OF the July 17 meeting regarding the rubbish contract, JULY 17, stating that it was his understanding that there would be 1956 no change in the contract to the A -1 Disposal Company, but that the motion was made to permit them to operate legally under the license granted them which had been denied under a technicality at a previous meeting; that he was aginst the extension of the contract to an area not now covered already. That if that was the intent, then the minutes should be corrected to show such intention. During the discussion, at the request of the Council, the City Attorney explained that it would not be necessary, as the minutes now stand, to amend either the ordinance or the contract in order to extend the permit of the A -1 Disposal Company to include all types of residential pickup but merely to payy a motion spread upon the minutes. Councilman Jacobi asked if the word "sole" as used in the motion on page 13 could be construed as meaning ten years. The Attorney explained that as written he would take it to mean that the intent was to amend the contract to extend the absolute exclusive for the life of the contract. Councilman Reibold moved that the minutes on page 13 relating to the rubbish contract be corrected to read ". . that the City Clerk be insturcted to extend the business permit now held by the A -1 Disposal Company to cover all phases of residential pickup." Motion failed for want of a second. After further discussion, at the Attorney's suggestion, it was moved by Councilman Reibold that page 13 of the Council minutes of July 17, 1956, lines 15 to 20, as submitted in writing to the members of this Council, be amended by deleting lines 15 to 20 and the following words substituted in their place: ". . pick -up, made a motion that the City Clerk be instructed to extend the present rubbish collection permit heretofore granted to the A -1 Disposal Company to all phases of residential rubbish collection ". Councilman Dennis seconded the motion. Mayor pro tempore Dennis allowed time for further discus- sion and then called for a vote on the motion before the house, which resulted as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi and Reibold NOES: Councilmen Phillips and Dennis ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor pro tempore Dennis announced that the matter of amending and approving the minutes would be taken up at the next council meeting. Councilman Phillips moved that the minutes of the. meeting of July 17 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman Dennis seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: 3.1.'70 AYES: Councilmen Phillips and Dennis NOES: Councilmen Jacobi and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse HEARING - Mayor pro tempore Dennis declared the hearing open on the application First of the First Baptist Church for a zone change from Zone R -1 to Zone R -2 of Baptist the property located west of First Avenue, between Forest and Haven CHURCH Avenues. Attorney Dexter Jones appeared on behalf of the First Baptist Church. No one else desired to be heard either for or against the requested variance. Councilman Reibold moved that'the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion be accepted and that the application of the First Baptist Church of Arcadia for a change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone R -2 on portions of Lots 72 and 73, Tract No. 7820, be granted upon compliance with the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 220. Motion was seconded by Founcilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Hearing - Mayor Pro tempore Dennis declared the hearing open on the application FOSTER of Foster Transportation Company for a charter bus permit. Attorney TRANSPOR- Robert Y. Schureman, representing the Foster Transportation Company, TATION explained the activities of the company and their need of a business COMPANY license in order to sign a contract for the transportation of children to parochial schools. No one else desired to be heard. Councilman Phillips moved that a charter bus permit be granted to Foster Transportation Company for the balance of the calendar year for school contract service only and that a 90 -day permit for general charter bus service be granted Foster Transportation'Company, during which period the entire transportation problem can be examined. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman- Camphouse Mayor pro tempore Dennis brought up the subject of the action taken at the last Council meeting regarding the Valley Transit lines application. Councilman Phillips moved that the 90 -day charter bus permit granted to Valley Transportation Lines on July-'17 be extended to the end of the calendar year, such extension to apply to school contract service only.. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer that the contract AWARD for the opening of Bonita Street from Second Avenue to Third Avenue be FOR awarded to the low bidder, Osborn Company, in the amount of $5,760.65. IMPROVE- MENT OF Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the BONITA recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer and award the STREET contract for the opening of Bonita Street, from Second Avenue to Third Avenue, to Osborn Company in the amount of $5,760.65; that all other bids be rejected and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract accordingly in the form approved by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Gamphouse Councilman Jacobi moved that the current fiscal budget be amended by creating a Bonita Street Opening Project Account and that funds in the amount of $6,100.00 be transferred from the Capital Outlay Fund and appropriated-to such project account. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 8/7/56 31.'71 CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer that the AWARD 1956 contract for the removal of trees be awarded to Johnson Tree FOR Service, the low bidder, in the amount of $5,513.00.' REMOVAL OF TREES Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer and award the contract for the removal of the forty diseased trees to the Johnson Tree Service in the amount of their bid of $5,513.00; that all other bids be rejected and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the contract accordingly in the form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse LOT No. 108. Request of Aim tin Shively, 53 Haven Avenue, and Annie C. SPLITS Hanawalt, 57 Haven Avenue, to divide the rear portions of their respective parcels and sell to the First Baptist Church, owner of property adjacent on the north. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the filing of a final map with the City Engineer. No. 122. Request of Carl W. Mills, 202 E. Sycamore Avenue, to divide a corner lot into two lots facing Second Avenue and one lot facing Sycamore Avenue. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That sewer laterals be provided for parcels 1; 3. That a recreation fee of $50.00 be paid for the two new lots; 4. That a concrete curb and gutter be constructed on Sycamore Avenue and on Second Avenue adjacent to Lot 13, grade to be approved by the City Engineer. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the 'recommendation of the Planning Commission in regard to Lot Splits 108 and 122 and indicate its intention to approve said lot splits upon compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse No. 119. Request of Vernon W. Bakkedahl, 1100 South Eighth Avenue, to divide a lot 57.81 feet from the front portion of his property. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the request. A letter requesting consideration was filed with the Council but no one desired to be heard. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny without prejudice Lot Split 110. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse No. 112, L. Haskins, 1017 South Sixth Avenue, and No. 106, Robinson Bros., 1024 South Sixth Avenue, both recommended for final approval by the City Engineer as having complied with the conditions of the tentative approvals. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and grant final approval of Lot Splits No. 106 and 112. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold aid carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ZONING ORDI- Planning,Commission Resolution No. 224, recommending the amendment NANCE of Sections 3, 8.1, 15'and 16 of Ordinance No. 760 and adding a new AMENDMENT section No. 12.1. City Attorney Nicklin explained that the amendments recommended concerned the zoning of property not otherwise classified, the zoning of property upon annexation; the removal of insurance agents as a use permissible in the C -0 Zone; establishing certain improvement requirements for parking areas; extending beyond the six months period the use of variances or modifications under certain conditions; and creating a new zone to be known as an architectural design:`.zone and setting up the provisions for it. 8/7/56 3'72 Councilman Reibold moved that the Council set a public hearing on the recommendations of the Planning Commission for September 4, 1956, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and that the City Clerk be instructed to give due legal notice thereof. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse OUR Planning Commission Resolution No. 225 recommending the granting of a SAVIOR variance for the construction and conduct of a church and Sunday school LUTHERAN at 512 West Duarte Road subject to the following conditions: CHURCH VARIANCE 1. That Our Savior Lutheran Church execute and record an offer to dedicate for street and highway purposes the Easterly 30 feet of the property, excepting the southerly 100,feet thereof, said offer to remain in force for twenty years after the exercise of the variance, the offer to lapse if the variance be not used for the purpose thereby authorized within six months; 2. That a deed be tendered by the church along with the offer, but not accepted until the remaining property required for the opening of the future street be acquired; that said deed may be tendered upon the condition that the applicant for the variance will not be required to pay any cost of the improvement of the street when and if constructed on the property tendered without consideration; 3. That a deed be given to the City for street and highway purposes for the 12 -foot widening of Duarte Road in front of subject property. City Attorney Nicklin explained that the offer and deed for the Easterly 30 feet would make possible the opening of a street parallel with Duarte Road and access to deep lots. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the variance under the conditions set forth in its Resolution No. 225 and that the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare the necessary resolution for adoption upon tender of the deeds required. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse OPENING Recommendation from the Safety Committee that the petition of 70 pro - ISLAND perty owners in the vicinity for the opening of a cross -over on Santa AT Anita Avenue at Rodell Place be approved and that the Council authorize RODELL such opening. PLACE Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, Chief of Police and Director of Public Works and authorize % the cutting through of the island on Santo Anita Avenue at Rodell Place; that the City Engineer prepare the plans for such work; and that the cost be included with other street improvements. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse BIDS FOR Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council authorize the CAST IRON City Clerk to advertise for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe and PIPE AND fittings to be used for water main replacement program as provided in FITTINGS the 1956 -57 budget. Councilman Jacobi moved that the City Council instruct the City Clerk to call for bids for the cast iron pipe and fittings according to the specifications prepared by the Water Department, such bids to be returned August 20, 1956, to be acted upon at the Council meeting of August 21. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse TRAFFIC The City Clerk advised that the Engineer had received agreement forms from SIGNAL the County Road Department for the installation and maintenance of traffic signals at Live Oak Avenue and Baldwin Avenue to be signed by the Council in accordance with their action on July 3, 1956. Councilman Reibold moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the installation, cost, control and maintenance of a traffic control system at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Baldwin Avenue in the form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried as follows: 8/7/56 31_'73 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that $1250.00 be appropriated from the County Gas Tax Funds for the City's part of the cost of installing the traffic signal at Live Oak and Baldwin Avenues. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CIVIC Recommendation from the City Manager that the current fiscal budget CENTER be amended to create in the general fund a Civic Center Project PROJECT Account and transferring thereto funds to cover the civic center contract, the balance of the archi - tect's fee for plans aid also his fee for supervision and the cost of the communication's system. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and amend the current fiscal budget by creating a Civic Center Project account in the general fund; that funds be transferred to such account in the amount of $179,378.00 unencumbered balance in the Capital Outlay Fund and $136,583.00 from the unbudgeted general fund; and that the balance of $152,670.00 be appropriated from the first revenues of the Arcadia Sales Tax. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse FIRE Communication from the City Manager that inasmuch as it was not possible TRAINING to complete the necessary paving for the fire training tower, authorized TOWER on August 16, 1955, at that time, that the unexpended portion of the $3,000 then approved be reappropriated. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and appropriate $2,358.43 for the completion of the fire training tower and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate the necessary contract to complete this project. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse WATER Communication from the City Manager that a well at the St. Joseph Reservoir DEPARTMENT site and the Elkins project (Zone 5), funds for which were redesignated APPROPRI- on April 17, 1956, in the 1955 -56 budget were not completed during the' ATIONS last fiscal year and it will be necessary to reappropriate the unexpended balances. Councilman Reibold moved that funds be reappropriated in the amount of $18,195.33 for the St. Joseph well project and $5,603.54 for the Elkins (Zone 5) system in the 1956 -57 budget. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips,_Rdibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse NOTICE OF Notice from County Board of Supervisors of a hearing on August 21, HEARING 1956, on Arcadia City Council Resolution No. 2789, petitioning for ANNEXATION annexation of certain city - owned, noncontiguous real property, was noted and ordered filed. BUILDING The City Manager read a report that the part -time enforcement officer DEPARTMENT hired as a result of the May 15, 1956, action of the City Council, had PERSONNEL presented a bill of $65.96 for mileage which was not included in the money appropriated by the Council for his services, and requested an appropriation of that amount. Motion by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and appropriate $65.96 to cover Mr. Mahoney's expenses, such appropriation to come from the Council Contingency Fund, and to be put in the proper expenditure account by the City Controller. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Manager recommended that in view of the effectiveness of Mr. Mahoney's employment that an additional full -time building, inspector be employed on a schedule that would include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 8/7/56 ,31 74 Councilman Phillips moved that the matter of a full -time man be taken under advisement for at least two weeks and that a report be made as to whether or not they would like to continue for at least a time the employment of Mr. Mahoney on a part -time basis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CONFERENCE a. Attendance of the Fire Chief, J. M. Nellis, at the Pacific Coast ATTENDANCE Intermountain Association of Fire Chiefs at Sacramento, August 20 to 24, 1956, for which funds are provided in the current budget. b. Attendance of the City Manager, Neil F. Anderson, at the Inter- national City Managers Association at Banff, Alberta, Canada, September 16 to 20, for which funds were set up in the current budget. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Fire Chief and City Manager be authorized to attend the respective conferences and that they be reimbursed their reasonable and necessary expenses of travel and attendance, the same not to exceed the budget amounts and to be supported by itemized statements upon their return. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried-as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Gamphouse EVENT Request of Los Ballerinos Dance Club for permission to hold a private REQ[E ST non - profit dance was recommended for approval by the City Manager. Councilman Reibold moved that the request of the Los Ballerinos Dance Club to hold a dance at the Westerner Restaurant on August 11, 1956, be granted and that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse INQUIRY Communication from the City of Monrovia inquired if the City of Arcadia FROM would be interested in a joint study of Public Utilities Commission rate MONROVIA increase changes. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council instruct the City Clerk to notify the City Council of the City of Monrovia that the City Council of the City of Arcadia is interested in securing information only if no cost is involved and if the situation is unusual or calls for a specific type of investigation. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion which was carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi; Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Gamphouse BRIDLE The City Clerk read the cover letter to a supplementary list of names to TRAIL the petition protesting the Bridle Trail location, calling attention to PETITION the fact that only 23 of the 157 additional names were Arcadia residents. Paul Massier, 1000 North First Avenue, read a statement of the Property Owners' Group, which contained a request that the group be notified of any meetings relative to the Bridle Trail. Mayor Pro tempore Dennis asked the City Manager to forward any information or material regarding the pro- posed Bridle Trail to Mr. Massier. ANNE%A- The City Clerk presented a Petition for annexation, filed July 27, 1956, TION covering county territory, adjacent to the City of Arcadia. PETITION Councilman Jacobi moved that the City Council acknowledge receipt of the petition of the Century Rock Products signed by E. 0: Rodeffer and filed with the City Clerk on July 27, 1956, for the annexation to the City of Arcadia of territory described therein, and that the same be referred to the City Clerk to check and to report on the sufficiency of the petition. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse. A second Petition for Annexation, filed August 7, 1956, covering county territory adjacent to the City of Arcadia, was presented. Councilman Jacobi moved that the City Council acknowledge receipt of the petition of the Century Rock Products, signed by E. 0. Rodeffer, President, and filed with the City Clerk on August 7, 1956, for the annexation to the City of Arcadia of territory described therein, and that the same be referred to the City Clerk to check and to report on the sufficiency of the petition. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: 8/7/56 31.'75 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse REQUEST Communication from the City Manager requested funds for the expendi- FOR tures in connection with the rabies clinic, where more than a thousand TRANSFER dogs were inoculated and 155 licenses were purchased. Motion by OF FUNDS Councilman Reibold that $73.42 be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to the four departments whose employees were asked to work overtime in connection with the inoculation of dogs. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None " ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse LETTER: A letter from the.215th'Armdred•Field Artillery Battalion, 260 West OF.. Huntington Drive, expressed appreciation for the cooperation received APPRECIA- from the Mayor and the City Clerk in regard to the proclamation issued TION' for the second anniversary of the guard unit becoming an artillery unit. Mayor pro tempore Dennis ordered the letter noted and filed. Mayor pro tempore Dennis called a recess at 10:00 p.m. The Arcadia City Council reconvened at 10:07 p.m. COMMUNI- The City Clerk read a letter from the Women's Club requesting informa- CATIONS tion regarding future plans for the Civic Center. Mrs. Archie L. Wilson, president, gave a summary of the Club's interest in the project and was advised by Mayor pro tempore Dennis that the Chamber of Commerce would make a report later in the evening. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr, and Mrs. M. C. McClintock, 21 Alta Street, expressing appreciation of the City Fire Department's service during a recent illness in the family. Mayor pro tempore Dennis asked the City Manager to pass the letter on to the Fire Chief. The City Clerk presented a report from the Director of Public Works setting out the difficulties in legal descriptions if the proposed deannexation of certain property on the southeast side of Arcadia were to be approved. Resolution No. 2533 N.S. of the City Council of Monrovia approved the relocation of city boundary lines and petitioned the City of Arcadia for consent to such relocation. Rex Williams, 1857 Encino Avenue, purchaser of the 25 -foot strip of Arcadia territory orally requested such change of boundary. Motion by Councilman Phillips that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and deny the petition for deannexation without prejudice; that if Mr. Williams wishes to come back at a later date to petition for the annexation of the entire lot to the City bf Arcadia, the Council will look with favor on such a move at that time; and that the City Engineer be requested to lend all assistance possible to make Mr. Williams a citizen of this community. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as' follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Manager read two letters from the West Arcadia Business Association requesting permission to erect overhead banners, referring them to the Council without recommendation as a matter of policy decision. Motion by Councilman Phillips that the Council deny the request of the West Arcadia Business Association for permission to erect overhead banners announcing their "Dollar Days" and "Back to School Parade." Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CHAMBER Ed Beaty, Secretary- Manager of the Arcad a Chamber of Commerce, presented OF and read a report containing the statistical in obtained from COMMERCE the economic survey, conducted by the American Research Service at the REPORT request of the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council. He stated that the entire survey is now complete with the exception of the retail business data, which they hope to have in final form in two weeks. There were 408 contacts made, one every third dwelling unit in every fourth block. The completed figures were the following: Public Library Expansion: yes, 202; no, 113; no opinion, 93. Of the 202 favoring the library expansion, 151 were in favor of a bond issue, 29 against one, and 22 voiced no opinion. Baldwin Avenue Extension; yes, 253; no, 27; no opinion, 88. Of the 253 favoring the extension, 192 were in favor of a bond issue, 40 against one, and 21 voiced no opinion. 8/7/56 3176 Civic Auditorium: yes, 135; no, 168; no opinion, 105. Of the 135 favoring the civic auditorium, 100 were in favor of a bond issue, 27 against one, and 8 voiced no opinion. Mr. Beaty thanked the Council for its part in the survey. He also brought up the matter of the request of a business district for a third vehicle parking district. EXTENSION Mayor pro tempore Dennis thanked Mr. Beaty for providing the report at OF this time. In view of the favorable report on the Baldwin Avenue Ex- BALDWIN tension and the bond issue to finance it, the matter of placing it on AVENUE the November ballot was brought up. In a discussion of the costs and the amount of bonds required, the City Attorney was instructed to con- tact the firm of O'Melveny and Myers and obtAin an estimate of their fees to conduct the entire proceedings and the City Engineer was in- structed to examine the previous estimate of the extension of Baldwin Avenue, including rights of way, underpass and all other expenses of construction. Mayor pro tempore Dennis appointed a project committee consisting of Councilmen Phillips; Reibold and Jacobi to go over with the City Engineer the plans and costs and to incorporate their recom- mendation with that of the City Engineer, to report at an adjourned meeting. MANAGER Councilman Reibold moved that in accordance with Section 500 of the Arcadia RESIDENCE City Charter the residence requirement for the City Manager be extended an REQUIRE- additional 90 days. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried MENTS as follows: WAIVED AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse x CITY Councilman Phillips brought up the advisability of improving the south HALL side of the City Hall in view of the fact that with the opening of IMPROVE- Huntington Boulevard on that side, as many people will use the south doors MENTS of the building as the north. Mayor pro tempore Dennis requested a re- appropriation of funds for art tile treatment of the front of the building. Motion by Councilman Reibold that the Council appropriate the sum of $300.00 for art tile treatment on the front of the building, said sum to be taken out of the Council Contingency Fund. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse PROPOSED The City Engineer reported that during the past week he had been requested COUNTY by the County Road Commissioner to supply that office with a deficiency BOND report on our street system in Arcadia. Sirc a there was no opportunity to ISSUE bring the matter before the Council a report was made by Mr. Carozza as FOR City Engineer. Since that time a letter was received from Kenneth Hahn, STREET Supervisor from the Second District, requesting action by the Council on IMPROVE- a priority list so that Arcadia streets might be included in the $150,000,000 MENT bond issue being proposed by the Los Angeles Citizens Committee for Better Roads. Mayor pro tempore Dennis appointed Councilmen Phillips, Reibold and Jacobi as a committee to work with the City Engineer in this matter. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 960 entitled NO. "An ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 960 AMENDING SECTIONS 35, 36, 37, 38, 69, 70 and 71 of ORDINANCE NO. 728 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AND REPEALI1U SECTIONS 75, 76, 77, 78, 80 AND 81 of SAID ORDINANCE NO. 728. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council waive the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 960. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi moved that Ordinance No. 960 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2795 en- NO. titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 2795 DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS AS THROUGH STREETS, CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS OF PUBLIC STREETS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS AND CERTAIN PLACES AND ZONES AS NO PARKING ZONES AND LIMITED PARKING ZONES." Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2795 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: 8/7/56 ;31'77 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2795 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. NO. 2793 2793 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE REQUESTED CONTINUATION OF A VARIANCE TO PERMIT PROPERTY IN AN R -1 ZONE TO BE USED FOR A TRACT SALES OFFICE." Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2793 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2793 be adopted. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion, which was carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CAMDEN The City Attorney announced that a stipulation had been entered in WILSHIRE the case of Camden Wilshire against the City, indefinitely extending CO. vs the time for the City to appear therein; that a new map encompassing CITY OF all of Camden Wilshire Company's property has been prepared by the ARCADIA company and reviewed by th-- staff, and appears to meet all the re- quirements of the City. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. NO. 2796 2796 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISORS FOR ALLOCATION OF RECREATION FUNDS." Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2796 be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi moved that Resolution No. 2796 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2794 N0. 2794 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." Councilman Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Reso- lution No. 2794 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2794 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Gamphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2790 NO. 2790 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIRING THE MAXIMUM RATES CHARGEABLE FOR THE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolutias No. 2790 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 8/7/56 8 x.'78 Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2790 as presented be amended by inserting the word "maximum" in Line 3, Section 1, prior to the word "rates ". Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2790 be further amended by changing Section 2, Paragraph "A ", line 5 to. read "Combustible rubbish and ashes, not to exceed one loose cubic yard or 100 pounds ". Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2790 be further amended by deleting Paragraphs "c" and "e" of Section 3; and by changing Paragraph "d" to read: "Special Pickup for Materials Already Assembled; not to exceed $1.50 per loose cubic yard or per 100 pounds or fraction thereof, with a minimum of $6.00 per pickup" and making it Paragraph "c" instead of "d ". Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2790 be amended by deleting Paragraph "b" of Section 3. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2790 be further amended by adding to Section 5 a new Paragraph "b" to read: "'Special Pickup', as used in this Resolution, shall mean the pickup other than at the times and dates specified by the City Manager pursuant to Ordinance No. 941, and pickups for purposes not normally arising out of the day -to -day operation of a residential establishment." Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Phillips moved that Resolution No. 2790, as thus amended be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that the permit heretofore granted to Paul Thorsen, dba as A -1 Disposal Company be extended to all phases of residential rubbish and refuse collection. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote by the following: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor pro tempore Dennis asked the City Manager to check on the new signs appearing on Mr. Thorsen's trucks, particularly the sign "Municipal Contractor, City of Arcadia." No one else in the audience desired to be heard. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Phillips that the Council adjourn to Thursday morning, August 9, at 7:30 a.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse �0 8/7/56 ATTEST: 1 r City Clerk 3179 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING August 9, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session in the, Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7:45 a.m., August 9, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse WEED The weed abatement report of the City Engineer was presented. No one ABATEMENT desired to be heard. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2797 NO. 2797 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPER- TY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIRING THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATE- MENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF." Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2797 be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2797 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse BALDWIN The City Attorney reported that the tax rate to retire ae$500,000.00. bond AVENUE issue would be approximately 12C beginning the first year and dropping down EXTENSION to about Sc the last year on a 10 -year basis of 7kc the first year and 4c the last year on a 20 -year basis. He reported that the charges for the services of O'Melveny and Myers for the entire proceedings could be $2.00 per thousand, payable one -half after the election and the other half only on those bonds issued, and only one -half payable if the bonds fail to pass. The Ordinance of Intention must be introduced, if not actually passed, at least 60 days prior to November 6. The City Engineer reported that the Committee and he had reviewed the estimates prepared a year and a half ago, had considered the increased cost of construction since that time,the cost of right of way and a 5% contingency and they recommended that a figure of not less than $600,000.00 be used as a basis for the bond issue. The City Attorney advised that it was not necessary that the entire amount of bonds voted be sold if the cost of the project did not re- quire that amount, and that if more money was realized from sale of the bonds than was actually used, the excess would revert to the Interest and and Redenption Fund for the reduction of the ad valorem tax rate. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council employ the firm of O'Melveny and Myers for the preparation, supervision and conduct of the bond elec- tion proceedings and issuance of the bonds if successful, at their proposed price of $2.00 per thousand, payable one -half at the time of election and the other half at the time of sale only as to the amount actually sold, with instructions that the proceedings of election be completed in time to have it on the ballot for November 6 in a total amount of $675,000.00, for the purpose of acquiring right of way, and constructing and opening and extending Baldwin Avenue from Foothill to Colorado, including all struc- tures necessary for the underpass.of the railroad and Colorado Street and all necessary interchanges; and to appropriate from the Council's Contin- gency Fund the sum of $675.00 to make the committed payment to O'Melveny and Myers. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Denn9s NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 3160 CHAMBER Ed Beaty, Secretary- Manager of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, presented OF and read a letter, recommending that the Council members be reimbursed in COMMERCE the amount of $100.00 per month to cover 'but of pocket" expenses and that RECOMMEN- an amendment to the Charter of the City of Arcadia for this increase be DATION RE placed on the general election ballot of November 6, 1956, for a vote of the COUNCIL people of Arcadia. The City Attorney called attention to the fact that the EXPENSE members of the..Cduncil would have to make a decision soon so that the ACCOUNT necessary papers could be prepared and in the hands of the Board of Supervisors in time to get on the November ballot. Councilman Phillips moved that the letter from the Chamber of Commerce be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary documents in the event the recommendation in its present form, or a revised form, is accepted and that the Council take the entire matter under advisement. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mr. Beaty spoke again, stating that the Chamber of Commerce wanted to volunteer its services, that it stood ready to help in any way possible in the promotion of the bond issue for the extension of Baldwin Avenue and the charter amendment for councilmanic pay. CHAMBER The other two phases of the Chamber of Commerce survey came up for dis- OF cussion, the extension of public library facilities and a civic auditorium. COMMERCE REPORT Councilman Reibold moved that the Council minutes reflect that the policy of the City Council has been to encourage and participate in as rapid a development of the.library and library facilities as has been practical within the income of the City; that such policy will continue in the future and that at this time we see no reason for calling for a bond issue on the information that has been currently compiled; and that therefore this matter will be taken under advisement, that in regard to the civic auditorium we recognize that there is merit in such a building in the community, but in view of the possibilities which could develop through the Board of Education in the future, this matter, too, will be deferred at this time.. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ATTEST: City Clerk ,iii.. / / 8/9/56 3181 M IN U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR'MEETING AUGUST 21, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. on August 21, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None INVOCATION The Rev. Willard Dorsey of the Arcadia Christian Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF Motion was'made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of the regular MINUTES' meeting of August 7, 1956, and the adjourned regular meeting of August 9, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. RIO HONDO The City Clerk reported that the City Council, at their regular PROPERTY meeting of July 17, 1956, took this matter of the sale of 8 plus acres of Rio Hondo property under advisement. Upon inquiry, the City Manager advised that he had ascertained that the highest offer received, from the G. M. & S. Company (Mr. G. E. Morelock, President) was still firm. Councilman Phillips reviewed the action by Council at the meeting of July 17, 1956, stating also that the minutes of previous Coundl meetings reflected Council intention to sell this property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the bid of the G. M. & S..Company for $4,500.00 per engineered acrer for the city owned Rio Hondo property, approximately nine acres in area, and authorize the City Manager to institute escrow proceedings with said company; said escrow to be contingent upon the de- annexation of this property from the City of Arcadia. Said Motion seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None CHARTER Communication from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recommended that the AMENDMENT out -of- pocket reimbursement for the City Councilmen be increased from $25.00 per month to $100.00 per month and that this matter be placed on the ballot for the November 6, 1956, election. The City Attorney had previously been instructed to prepare the proper resolution to be presented to the Los Angeles County Board and the ordinance calling a special election to be consolidated with the General Election, the Council consensus being that this is a matter for the people to decide by vote. The City Attorney reported that he had prepared the ordinance as in- structed and if.the Council we're inclined to follow the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce; he would -introduce the ordinance at this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce that the reimbursement for out -of- pocket expenses of the Councilmen be increased to $100 per month and that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with the necessary steps to place this matter on the ballot for the November 6, 1956, election. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis; Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None PARKING Mayor Camphouse announced: "The hour of 8:00 o'clock p.m. having DISTRICT arrived, this is the time and place fixed for the hearing on the NO. 1 report filed in connection with proposed Vehicle Parking District HEARING No. 1. It is also the time and place fixed for the hearing on the formation of sAid district as proposed by Ordinance of Intention No. 958." The City Clerk reported that she had the four affidavits showing publication, posting and mailing of ordinance of intention, and mailing of the notice of hearing on report, and presented the same to the Council. '3M 82 MOtlon was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council note the four affidavits and file them for the record. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carri3d unanimously. The City Attorney explained that the first part of the hearing is for those who wish to ask questions or object to any portion of the assessment, the report, or the manner in which it was presented or spread, may be heard; that the protests should be in writing to have legal effect; that the second portion of the hearing is technically whether the parking district should be formed or not; and that actually the hearings are combined and the testimony may overlap on the two phases of the hearing. The City Clerk administered an oath to the Assessment Engineer, Mr. Laurence J. Thompson, in lieu of the City Engineer, as to the truth of his testimony contained in his report. Mr. Thompson read his report entitled: "REPORT ON THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA UNDER THE 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931' filed in the office of the City Clerk on July 3, 1956, and approved by the City Council of the City of Arcadia by Resolution No. 2786 adopted July 3, 1956. The report read as follows: "July 3, 1956 "To the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California: "Pursuant to Resolution No. 2761, adopted by you on April 3, 1956, a copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit A, I hereby submit to you this report upon the proposed acquisition and improve- ment described in said resolution and in the petition referred to therein for the formation of a vehicle parking district under the Vehicle Parking District Law of 1943 (Part 1 of Division 18 of the Streets and Highways Code) and to be designated Vehicle Parking District No. 1 of the .City of Arcadia, California. This report is made under and in accordance with the provisions of the 'Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Act of 1931' (Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code). "The following are attached hereto, marked as indicated, and made a part hereof, to wit: "1. Exhibit B, being a map showing the general nature, location, extent and exterior boundaries of said proposed Vehicle Parking District No. 1, which is the district of lands to be assessed to pay the cost of the proposed acquisition and improvement, and showing the general nature, location and extent of the proposed property to be acquired. "2. Exhibit C, being a plat showing the property proposed to be acquired and the general nature, location and extent of the proposed improvements to be made thereon. "3. Exhibit D, being a schedule showing the estimated cost of the proposed acquisition and improvement and the. estimated expenses of the proceedings. The totals shown in said schedule are as follows: Total estimated acquisition cost $40,500.00 Total estimated improvement cost 8,245.88 Total estimated incidental expenses 5,000.00 . $53,745.88 114. Exhibit E, being a schedule showing as to each parcel of land to be specially assessed the following: (a) The parcel number corresponding to the number shown on Exhibit B. (b) The assessed value (land only) of such parcel as shown on the assessment roll of Los Angeles County for the fiscal year 1955 -1956. The total of said assessed values of land is $104,790. (c) The assessed value of the improvements on such parcel as shown by said assessment roll. The total of said assessed values of improvements is $146,020. (d) The true value (land only) of such parcel calculated in accordance with the provisions of said Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931. The total of said true values is $209,580. (e) The principal sum of all unpaid special assessments heretofore levied, and all special assessments re- quired or proposed to be levied under any completed or pending assessment proceedings other than the instant proceedings, upon such parcel. The total thereof is $205.02. 8/21/56 3183 (f) The estimated amount of the assessment to be levied upon such parcel to pay the costs and expenses of the proposed acquisition and im- provement. The total of said estimated assess- ments is $53,745.88. "The bonds to be issued to represent assessments not paid within thirty (30) days after the recordation of the assessment shall extend over a period of nineteen (19) years from the 2nd day of January next succeeding the next October 15th following their date and the principal of said bonds shall be payable in twenty (20) annual installments. The maximum rate of interest to be paid on said bonds is six per cent (6 %) per annum. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd.) Laurence J. Thompson Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer of the City of Arcadia, Cal i forniaP The Assessment Engineer also read Exhibit D as follows: "VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTIMATED COSTS AND EXPENSE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT "Estimated Acquisition Costs: Parcel No. 1 Parcel No. 2 $22,500.00 $18,000.00 Total $ 40,500.00 Estimated Improvement Costs: 1. Removal of existing buildings, Lump Sum $3135.00 2. Grading and Preparation of subgrade - 14,430 sq. ft. at $0.11 1587.30 3. A. C. Pavement - 180.5 tons at $8.80 1588.40 4. Driveway Aprons - 567 sq. ft. at $0.935 530.15 5. Wheel Bumpers, 193 lin. ft. at $1.21 233.53 6. Painting Stalls and Directional Lines, 120 stalls at $3.30 396.00 T. Concrete curbs - 270 lin. ft. at $1.65 445.50 B. Miscellaneous Labor and Materials, Lump Sum 330.00 Total $8,245.88 "Estimated Incidental Expenses: Engineering and Inspection $1000.00 Publication, Printing, Postage etc. 500.00 Legal fees; including condemnation expenses 2500.00 Assessment Preparation 500.00 Issuing and selling Bonds 500.00 Total $ 5,000.00 Grand total of estimated costa and expenses $ 53,745.88 " 8/21/56 3184 Referring to Exhibit B, the Assessment Engineer explained that it was a small map which shows the district which is involved, some 29 parcels, and is bounded on the west by First Avenue and bounded on the northeast (a triangular district) by a railroad and Indiana Street, and on the south by Huntington Drive. The parcels to be acquired, Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 (designated on the diagram by shaded areas for your informa- tion) give you the boundaries of the assessment district as well as showing you the property to be acquired. The Assessment Engineer referred to Exhibit C, prepared by the City Engineer, as showing the two parcels to be acquired and the nature of the improvement, the locations of the streets, and the 110 stalls that will be provided in this parking district, and shows where the stalls are, the concrete approaches, asphaltic paving, and some curbs and parking lines; that this assessment has been in accordance with the benefits, as provided by law; that there are many approaches to the problem and each such parking dis- trict, regardless of the city, has its own particular problems; the various parcels on the map are, distance wise, about equally distant from the parking; the remoteness or the absence of remoteness is not an issue here; that they did take into consideration two main things: one, the area - logically, the area of the lot has a great deal to do,with the benefits to be received - the larger the lot, the larger the improvement that is on or can be on the lot and likewise requires more parking facilities. Consider- ation has been given to area basis. Three fourths of the cost has been spread on an area basis and one - fourth of the assessment levy here has been spread on the basis of assessed value of the land and improvements. He felt that value must certainly be taken into consideration, because when this parking lot is consummated, if it is, properties will have an in- creased value and certainly by the amount of expense incurred, and far more; that it will be reflected dollar wise, so it is the result of these two yardsticks; that it is about 20 cents a square foot on area basis, about 6 percent of the assessed value of the land and buildings; the sum of those two, in round figures, gives you the assessment. Referring to Exhibit E, he explained that it showed each lot of the 29 lots and the assessment of each one; that each property owner was mailed by first class mail a notice showing them the location of the property and the proposed amount of this assessment as levied against his particu- lar parcel, so they have had knowledge of this a long time, probably six weeks. The Assessment Engineer added that if there were any questions he would try to cover them at this-time. The City Attorney then advised that the Assessment Engineer's report was quite complete and if there were any questions by the Council they might be asked at this time, while the questions from interested persons can be asked after the reading of the protests. There being no questions, the Attorney advised that it was the time for the City Clerk to read any and all protests which may have been filed up to the present time. The City Clerk reported that she had received written protests from the following: Mr. Charles M. Pierson, 1441 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs, California Mr. 0. A. Maule, President of C. M. Millwork Co. Mr. Joseph M. Cuellar, 149 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Bowers, P. O.Box 915, Arcadia Mr. and Mrs. William L. Sockman, 143 Alta Street, Arcadia and read in full each of the protests. Mayor Camphouse.then asked: "Does any person who filed a written protest or his representative desire to be heard orally in support of such protest ?" Mr. Francis Welton, Attorney -at -law of Temple City, representative of the C. M. Millwork Co., said he had filed a written.protest for the company. He added that his client's property is zoned for M -1 and cannot be reasonably converted into commercial use; as a result of a. technicality with the amog control law, his client is now spending from $12,000 to $15,000 to build a multiple chamber incinerator; that before going into this expenditure Mr. Maule investigated moving his plant into some other location, but it was much too expensive; all the other property is zoned for commercial use; that most of them would recognize that manufacturing uses more square footage than commercial area; you will note this formula, three - fourths in area as to one - fourth in value, which is working in exactly reverse order; yet a formula has been developed which penalizes him (Mr. Maule) because he has second largest area in the district; this is very beneficial to the people who have stores as they need off street parking; the people who benefit by it should pay for it; these people (C. M. Millwork Co.) have sufficient:parking for their employees; few people come to their plant as most of the business is done by telephone, and he, himself, had never found difficulty in parking by them; that they are being penalized for something from which they will not benefit; the way the formula is worked out, the Bank of America who has the largest area, just slightly larger than his client, has a $6300 assessment of area just about a little over 100 feet larger but an assessed valuation of fifty times as much; that the Bank of America will benefit from off - street parking; they have no alternative, either to go along or lose their 8/7/56 3185 customers; he undersgood they did not sign the petition until over half of the people in the district had committed themselves; that the C. M. Millwork Co, will derive no benefit from it; they have the second highest assessment, $3,879.64, on a triangular piece of property at Indiana and Wheeler Streets; one fact should be pointed out that the gas station on the corner has a similar piece of property and will not benefit fro off - street parking, but they have the third highest assessment, $2,869.03; it is his contention that the C. M. Millwork Co. property should bear some relationship to the benefits derived as it cannot be excluded. Mayor Camphouse asked: "Does any person who filed a written protest or his representative desire to be heard orally in support of such protest?" The City Attorney advised that there being no further oral response, he would like the Assessment Engineer to state his opinion as to whether or not all the lands in the proposed district will be benefited by the pro- posed project; also, the relative merits of the respective assessments; and to answer the contention raised, particularly by Mr. Welton and possibly contained in the letter of the Sockman property. Mr. Thompson answered that he definitely was of the opinion all of the property in the proposed district will be benefited by this proposed parking lot; that they are benefited in direct proportion; aherwise, the report would have been different. As to the Millwork property, he be- lieved that manufacturing property needs parking; that whether property is manufacturing or commercial has no bearing on this, for this project must be thought of as prospective; what may be one type of property today may be another tomorrow; that the parking district is a permanent improvement; that the Millwork property might not be there as long as the parking dis- trict; there is always a possibility of change in properties, so the pro- perties must be thought of in terms of area. As to the filling station or gas station, it makes no difference whether it is a filling station or not; all the people who come to a filling station do not come for gas; they come to get their cars repaired and they have to leave their cars on the lot; that many filling stations do not have enough area for parking; that people like to get a few gallons of gas and leave their cars there while they go elsewhere to shop; that off street parking is important to a filling station, too; that every lot in the parking district would be definitely benefited by the proposed parking lot and in the proportion set forth therein. The City Attorney asked him how he felt about the triangular piece referred to by the geneleman. The Assessment Engineer replied that he felt that the benefits derived would more than justify the loss, that in a lot of assessments, such as lighting and sewers, assessments are according to frontage and not according to area; but in this type of work they are concerned greatly about area and it takes into consideration the triangular shape. 'The City Attorney then asked if the answer to his question would be that the benefits derived would more than offset the wasted space in the area. The assessment Engineer replied that was correct; that value takes that into consideration, too; the area may have sharp points and so the assessor would depreciate that in value. Mayor Camphouse then asked if there were any further questions. Mr. Ardene Boller, Attorney in the City of Arcadia, asked if he might ask a question, to which the Mayor replied "Yes ". Mr. Boller stated that he had not protested but would like to ask a few questions and get a few things straightened'in his mind; that he owned a lot in this district which is Lot 33 at the southeast corner of Wte eler and First. He asked in his evaluation for assessment purposes in the district, did he place any greater value on the property on Huntington Drive than the property on Wheeler or First-or Indiana. The Assessment Engineer replied'that it was taken into consideration; the appraised value of that property does take that into consideration. Mr. Boller then wanted to know if the assessment reflects the land appraised value. The Assessment Engineer replied, "that, plus the improvements thereon"'. Mr. Boller then asked if the improvements were contemplated in the assessed values, to which the Assessment Engineer replied in the affirmative. Mr. Boller then asked of the City Attorney 'if the ordinance is passed, if those people who own land in the area can build 100 percent building occupancy of their own land or not. The City Attorney replied that at the present time the zoning ordinance requires one square foot of parking for each two square feet of floor space; that there is in proceed with the Planning Commission, and ulti- mately to the Council, an amendment to provide a measure of. credit to those who have supplied parking in the parking district assessment; roughly, that a property that has been'assessed in a completed vehicle 8/7/56 [; parking district may, with the consent of the City Council, satisfy its off - street parking requirements by the payment of a cash figure into an off - street parking fund and receive credit against that cash payment up to the amount of the assessment that is to be levied whether it has been paid or not; the theory or thought being that the property or person that is eubjett to this district assessment is pro- viding parking now in somewhat the same manner that he would do so if he were to provide his own lot; that the advantage is that the deve- lopment of a given lot and the payment of it sum in off - street parking fund will permit the City to acquire property advantageous to the entire area; access to such lots is left unobstructed and open to the public; such lots are under public ownership, properly sign- posted and maintained, will produce more satisfactory and adequate parking than a series of remnants usually on the back end of lots; that there are some now in this general area that have technically provided parking, but nobody can park in them; but this formula, which will come through the Council at its next meeting, makes possible the giving of a reasonable credit to those who have been assessed and makes it possible to spend that money in the same area'for the acquisition of property on a planned over -all basis rather than on the piecemeal basis; an example he liked to give is on Wilshire Boulevard the Miracle Mile - where all the stores have a parking lot in back of them, but each lot is restricted to the owner's customers; they lose a great many stalls by a lot of fences along each lot and the corresponding traffic congestion - people starting in and then trying to get out. If their properties were opened into one large lot it would add more than one -third more parking and certainly would add to the convenience of the people, thereby enticing their trade, relieving traffic congestion. That provision is not adopted yet, but it is in the mill. Mr. Boller then stated that there was a large building that has abso- lutely no parking facilities; that there are two others that have such limited facilities that they fall short of the present ordinance; and wanted to know if they are going to be penalized or get out on the same basis as those who have parking facilities. 31-86 The City Attorney replied that UP- building that is completely covering the lot is a non - conforming building; that lot pays a proportionate share toward this acquisition because he has improved his lot; it was built before the off - street parking was required; he (the owner) might sit back smugly now, but when he desires to make structural alterations, or rebuild in case of a fire, he will then take the jolt because then he will have to provide this off - street parking to replace that building. Mr. Boller said one of the things that he did not have in mind was the assessment of the valuation placed not only on the land but also on the improvements; if the assessment were placed on the physical improvements then it would be reflected in the amount of assessed valuation, and with that thought in mind and with the thought in mind the ordinance which was referred to will be adopted, he would have no'objection. Without that ordinance, he would object that it was discriminatory. The City Attorney added that he had discussed the ordinance with the Planning Codmiission and the Council, and in principle he thinks they are in unanimous agreement; but there may be some quibbling over the minor wording. Mayor Camphouse asked if there was anything further. The Mayor then asked: "Does any person in the audience or any member of the Council desire to ask the Assessment Engineer any question regarding his written report which he read earlier in the meeting ?" The City Attorney said if not, it would be in order for the City Engineer and the Assessment Engineer to report to the Council the total area of lands in the district subject to assessment, the total area of such lands as to which written protests have been filed, and the percentage of such total area such written protests represent. The Assessment Engineer replied that the total area was 205,871 square feet, the written protests which have been presented representing the properties in the area are 26.92 percent of the area subject to assessment. The•Mayor then asked about the percentage on the assessed basis. The Assessment Engineer replied that he had not added'it dollar -wise, but he could in one moment if he were interested. The Attorney added that it is not required; that it would run relatively close; that he had computed up to the filing of the fourth protest and it ran 24.49 percent on area and 17.77 percent on assessed valuation; that it would be less as to assessment than as to area. The Attorney was then asked by the Mayor what percentage of protests was required, to which he replied that 50 percent or more is required to legally terminate the proceedings; that after adding the last pro- test the percentage on area would be 26.92 percent and possibly 20 percent on the other; there is approximately a three - fourths majority which has not protested; that it required a minimum of 65 percent of affirmative requests to start these proceedings. 8/7/56 3:1.8'7 The City Attorney then advised that the next step, if there be no further discussion on that phase of it, would be in order for the Council to adopt and enter on the minutes an order acting upon this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold as follows: "This City Council hereby determines that written protest or objection to the doing of the things proposed to be done as set forth in Ordinance of Intention No. 958 has not been made by the owners of more than one -half of the area of the land included within the pro- posed Vehicle Parking District No. 1 of this city and subject to assessment, and that there is no majority protest within the meaning of Sections 2930 and 2931 of the Streets and Highways Code.f Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Attorney advised that if the Council felt any boundary, or any portion thereof, should be changed, it should be acted upon at this time; or if it approved the district and project as proposed, it should adopt it by the proper minute order at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold as follows: "It is hereby ordered that all protests and objections, both written and oral, made or filed in the matter of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 be and the same are hereby overruled and denied." Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2800, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CITY AND REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY AS SET FORTH IN THE REPORT ON FILE, AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT FEASIBLE. (VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1) Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2800 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold. NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2800 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None The City Attorney presented and read the title of.-Ordinance No. 963, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING, THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 of SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT (VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1)" Motion was made by Councilman'Phillips that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 963 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 963 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None HEARING Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of WALTER C. Waltei C. Muller for variance from Building Code. No one spoke MULLER for or against granting of the request. The City Attorney advised that this was set for a formal hearing because the petition did not include the signatures of all the people.owning property within 50 feet of the property., Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector; and approve the request of Walter C. Muller for a variance from the building code. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None HEARING Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Inland INLAND Petroleum Company for a variance from the building code. PETROLEUM COMPANY The granting of such variance was recommended by the City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector, and grant the variance requested by the Inland Petroleum Company on the property located at Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None HEARING Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Mr. E.M.HARDS E. M. Hards for a permit to conduct a door -to -door sales and service of Electrolux cleaners. Mr. Hards spoke on behalf of his request. Discussion was held concerning Mr. Hard's residence location being in Duarte, and the business office location in Pasadena, where the sales tax would be credited, also the policy of the City against door -to -door solicitations. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under advisement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis. Mayor Camphouse requested the City Manager to investigate other sales made in Arcadia, ascertaining if any other businesses have their office in another city which would receive the sales tax. Councilman Reibold then requested to have his motion withdrawn if Councilman Dennis agreed so to do. Councilman Dennis withdrew his second. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the hearing be closed and that the request of Mr. E.M. Hards for a permit to conduct a door -to- door sales and service of Electrolux cleaners be denied and that the investigation fee of $25.00 be refunded to Mr.,Hards. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None TRACT The Planning Commission recommended that the tentative map of Tract NO. No. 14818, located on Rodeo Road north of Sierra Madre Boulevard, 14818 be denied without prejudice and that the subdivider resubmit a map more closely conforming with the requirements of the subdivision ordinance and the subdivision committee. Motion was made by-Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and.disapprove the tentative map of Tract No. 14818 without prejudice. Said motion.was.seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRACT The Planning Commission recommended that tentative map of Tract No. NO. 15033, located between Norman Avenue and Lemon Avenue west of Holly 15033 Avenue, be denied without prejudice, and that the subdivider resubmit a map which more closely meets the requirements of the subdivision ordinance and provides means of access to the west portion of the long dead -end street. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips.that the.City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and disapprove tentative map of Tract No.15033 without prejudice. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. LOT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 121 (Mrs. SPLIT E. B. Ousley, 14 South Third Avenue) creating a property line at the 121 wall line of an existing, wood frame building, which the owners do not wish to remove, be denied because of the non - conforming building. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation•of the Planning Commission as to Lot-Split No. 121 and that the lot split be disapproved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 8/7/56 LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning-Commission that Lot Split NO. 123 123 (Orville M. Knutsen, 1735 Holly Avenue) a division forming a new lot 73 feet by 105 feet, be approved, subject to the following condi- tions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for the new lot; 3. that a 15 foot radius corner cutoff at the inter- section of Holly Avenue and Sharon Road be dedicated for a street; 4. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 5. that final approval not be given until Sharon Road is dedicated, thus giving the new lot frontage on a public street. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split N . 123 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. MAINTEN- The City Engineer recommended the approval of Amendment No. 3 to the ANCE OF Agreement of the State Highways for maintenance of State Highways in STATE the City of Arcadia, eliminating an annual payment of approximately HIGHWAYS $31.20 for Route 9 -E but increasing by approximately 45% the rate per mile on Routes 9 -A and 161; the combined results of this agreement bringing an additional $2,040.00 annually to the City. The City Attorney thereupon presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2805 entitled• "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ", the effect of which would be to approve the agreement and authorize its execution. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2805 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2805 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with the State Highways Division, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None WEED Recommendation of the City Engineer that the work by Mr. John C. ABATEMENT Warner, Contractor on the Weed Abatement program, has been completed in accordance with the specifications, and that it be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the work of Mr. John C. Warner and release payment of the balance due, according to the contract. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carriedcon roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None FINAL LOT SPLIT NO. 99. Recommendation of the City Engineer that application APPROVAL of Mr. George J. Teague, 1009 South Eighth Avenue, be given final LOT SPLITS approval. LOT SPLIT N0.• 108. Recommendation of the City Engineer that the appli- cation of Autin Shively and Annie Hanawalt, 53 -57 Haven Avenue, be given final approval. • LOT SPLIT NO. 109. Recommendation of the City Engineer that the application of Mr. Andrew Frohlich, 1125 South Fourth Avenue, be given -final approval. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendations of the City Engineer as to Lot Splits Nos. 99, 108, and 109, and give final approval to the respective lot splits. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. 3/.V/56 STREET Communication from the City Engineer that the contractors have com- CONSTRUC- pleted their work for street construction as follows: TION 1. The extension of Second Avenue at Colorado Boulevard by the A -1 Paving Company; 2, Street Improvement Project No. 31, for 1955 -56, by Warren Southwest Company; 3. The construction of the Detour Road on the abandoned Pacific Electric Railroad right.of way by the Osborne Company; 31:50 and recommended that the City Council accept this work and authorize the final payments to be made in accordance with the contract documents in each instance. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the work and authorize the final payment for the work on the exten- sion of Second Avenue at Colorado Boulevard by the A -1 paving Company, Street Improvement Project No. 37, for 1955 -56, by Warren Southwest Company, and the construction of the detour road on the abandoned Pacific Electric Railroad right of way by Osborne Company. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None AWARD Recommendation of the City Manager that the contract for the purchase OF of pipe and fittings for the Water Department be awarded to the low CONTRACT bidder, United States Pipe and Foundry Company, in the amount of $20,353.71. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted;.that the contract for the purchase of pipe and fittings be awarded to the low bidder, United States Pipe and Foundry Company, in the amount of $20, 353.71; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract accordingly, in form approved by the City Attorney.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 'BACK TO Recommendation of the City Manager to approve the request of the SCHOOL' West Arcadia Business Association to hold its Fifth Annual Back to PARADE School Parade on Saturday, September 1, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of the West Arcadia Business Association to hold its Fifth Annual Back to School Parade on Saturday, September 1, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. CHAMBER Communication from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce requesting financial OF assistance in the formation of another parking district in the future, COMMERCE should such need arise. Councilman Phillips stated that the City had already gone on record to underwrite the early beginnings of a parking district, which would not be a risk to the City; and that the City should not show favoritism of one area over another. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that if another business district should desire to institute proceedings for a parking district, the City Council would follow the same modus operandi and underwrite the first portion of the cost up to $250 or $300, and that'the Chamber of Commerce be so advised. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. RESIGNATION Communication from Dr. Norvell R. Dice, member of the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission, informing the City Council that the pressure of duties makes it necessary for him to submit his resignation as a member of said commission. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the resignation of Dr. Norvell R. Dice -from the Parks and Recreation Commission, that the City•Manager be instructed to write Dr. Dice expressing the sincere appreciation of the City Council fn r his time, energy, and efforts;.also, that the City Manager ascertain from Dr. Dice availability of another school official for this new appointment. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 8,ai/56 3191 SEWAGE Communication from the office of the Mayor of Hermosa Beach, WHITE'S California, requesting the City•of Arcadia to join the cities of POINT Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach in urging a positive, progressive program for improvement of the sewage facility at White's Point. Mayor Camphouse remarked that this has become a problem to all people in California and he believed that within a short time the State would move to try to remedy the situation. He ordered the letter filed. FLOOD Complaint from Mrs.-Cole Madsen, 800 West Foothill Boulevard, about CONTROL the manner in which the work of the flood control project is being conducted, especially, a sprinkling system and landscaping on her property. The City Engineer spent a great deal of time deliberating with the Madsens and is of the opinion that is a matter to be worked out between the Flood Control District and.the property owners. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare a letter to be submitted to Mrs. Madsen explaining that the City will do all within its legal ability to help her in this matter. Said motion was.seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRAFFIC Request from Mr. J. H. Hoeppel,•35 East Floral Avenue, Arcadia, that a EAST 25 mile per hour sign be placed on Floral Avenue near the northern FLORAL corner at Floral and First Avenue in the interest of paic safety and the peace and comfort of residents residing on East Floral Avenue between First Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue, where speeding has been prevalent. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the matter be referred to the Safety Committee for the posting of a 25 mile zone if it meets the requirements. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LETTER Letter of appreciation from-Mr. J. H. Hoeppel, 35 East Floral OF Avenue, for the resurfacing of East Floral Avenue between First APPRECIA- Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue. TION The letter was ordered filed.. BRIDLE Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Allen E. Stimson, 1654 Highland Oaks Drive, TRAIL expressing favorable views toward the proposed bridle trail. Letter ordered filed. LETTER Letter from the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association expressing OF appreciation for the City Council's generous donation to the APPRECIA- Association. TION Letter was ordered filed. CONFERENCE Recommendation of the City Manager approving the attendance of Police ATTENDANCE Chief William S. Orr at the-1956 Conference of the International Association of Police Chiefs to be held in Chicago, Illinois, September 9 to 13, 1956, inclusive. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Chief of Police to attend the 1956 Conference of the International Association of Police Chiefs in Chicago, Illinois, from September 9 to 13, 1956, inclusive, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Con- troller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None PERSONNEL Recommendation of the Personnel Board that the position of Secretary BOARD to the City Manager be established and class specification approved. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and establish the position of Secretary to the City Manager and approve the class specification assigned to said position. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. CALL FOR Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council authorize the BIDS City Clerk to advertise for bids for the installation of 12 inch water WATER DEPT. main on Holly Avenue from-Norman Avenue to Las Flores Avenue, to be opened on September 4, 1956, at 11:00 a.m., in the City Council Chambers. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the plans and.specifications for the installation of 12 inch water main on Holly Avenue from Norman Avenue to Las Flores Avenues, and that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, the bids to be opened on September 4, 1956, at 11:00 a.m., in the City Council Chambers. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 3 12 BRIDLE Mr.. Paul Massier, 1000 North First Street, Arcadia, read a supplementary TRAIL petition expressing opposition to the proposed bridle trail through Arcadia, which bore 120 signatures. Mrs. Fred C. Magill, 1120 Highland Oaks Drive, spoke. She said she had written the County authorities, and that a large map would be sent to her in September, showing the alternate routes that could be used, and that further study would-be made of the problem. Mayor Camphouse expressed the belief that the Council would like to know how many Arcadia people will be affected by the bridle trail, and would like to know how many people in Arcadia own horses. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the petition be filed and that the City Clerk be instructed to secure the number of horses in Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance NO. 961 No. 961, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1956 ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 961 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,-and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 961 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance NO. 962 No. 962, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1956 ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading-of the full body of Ordinance No. 962 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 962 be introduced. Said motiam was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented and read the title of proposed Ordinance NO. 960 No. 960, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 35, 36, 37, 38, 69, 70, and 71 of ORDINANCE NO. 728 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 75, 76, 77, 78, 80 AND 81 OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 728 ", and advised the Council that said ordinance be given its second and final reading. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 960 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 960 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips 'and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2801, NO. 2801 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO ". Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2801 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None 3/7/56 34-93 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No.- 2801 be .adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman-Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: .None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read•the title of Ordinance NO. 964 No. 964, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING; PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO B& HELD IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,•1956, FOR THE PURPOSE.OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the. reading of the body of Ordinance No. 964 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold. NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 964 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by'.Councilman'Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,-and Reibold NOES: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution NO. 2802 No. 2802, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF ARCADIA BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1956, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1956 ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of'the body of Resolution No. 2802 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2802 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution NO. 2803 No. 2803, entitled !!A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF ARCADIA CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1956, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1956 ". Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2803 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2803 be adopted. -Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,-and Reibold NOES: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance NO. 966 No. 966, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO AMEND SECTION 402 OF THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER, AND CONSOLIDATING•SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 966hbe waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No: 966 be intro- duced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: 8/21/56 3194 AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance NO. 965 No. 965, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE R -2 ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 965 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold N0; S: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 965 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES' None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolu- NO. 2798 tion No. 2798, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2798 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2798 be adopted.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips;and Reibold NOES: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution NO. 2799 No. 2799, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF-THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF.EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the.reading of the body of Resolution No. 2799 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2799 be adopted.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None CO. OF L.A. The City Attorney reported on the notification from the County of $150,000,000 Los Angeles that cities, so inclined, should endorse the proposed BOND PROPO- $150,000,000 bond issue which has been discussed recently. The SAL City Attorney presented a resolution endorsing the'said bond issue, with the further advice that the County of Los Angeles could not go ahead with the bond issue without the general acceptance of the various cities, inasmuch as the cities represent over 80 percent of the county population „ assessed valuation, and mileage of roads; that in his opinion the latest formula is rather favorable to the City of Arcadia because of the high assessed valuation and dense population; and that the projects of the city come under the following categories: 1. Right of way acquisitions 2. New construction 3. Reconstruction The Council, being of the opinion that the City.of Los Angeles would receive the bulk of benefit based on their assessed valuation, felt that the matter should be tabled. - Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Resolution be tabled: Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. INCORPORA- Notice of incorporation of the City of Altadena. The City Attorney TION OF advised that it follows generally the water district boundaries in ALTADENA that area. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that said notice be noted and' filed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ..,3195 PETITIONS The City Attorney advised that two petitions were filed for annexation FOR of property east on Peck Road. The petition filed on July 27, 1956, ANNEXATION was not a valid and sufficient petition for the reason that the grand -- fotal of the assessed valuation as shown by the assessment rolls EAST ON available at the time of filing was $31,620.00 and the petitioner's PECK ROAD assessed valuation was only $4,890, which was not the one - fourth required. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the following minute resolution be adopted: "Resolved, that this Council finds that the petition for the annexation of territory to the City of Arcadia filed with the City Clerk, said city, on July 27, 1956, by Century Rock Products, through Mr. E. 0. Rodeffer, President, is neither a valid or sufficient petition; the same is null and void, and that no proceedings can or shall be taken with reference thereto. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. The City Attorney further advised that another petition filed by the same petitioner, describing slightly different property, the total assessed valuation of which was $15,730 and the petitioner's assessed valuation the same as in the previous petition, namely, $4,890; which is more than the one - fourth as shown by the assessment rolls available at the time of the filing and does meet the requirements as far as sufficiency of ownership of assessed valuation and area. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney be irs tructed to prepare the appropriate resolution for the consideration of the Council at a future meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. L.A.COUNTY The City Attorney reported that he had attended two hearings held by HEARINGS the County Board of Supervisors. The first was on the proposed annexation of the Longden Avenue Well site. He stated that the Board indicated that they will not annex property to the City under Article 3 of the Annexation of Uninhabited Territory Act as the Board is opposed to any annexations under that act; that he had explained to the Board that the requested annexation was more orderly than an annexation under Article 5, which could be accomplished by annexing the property together with the connecting strip of Longden Avenue. That he had further explained that the. purpose was not to avoid taxation but to acquire jurisdiction of our own property; that it was desired to use the undeveloped portion for a playground until such time as the property was needed for additional reservoir storage. The City Attorney stated that he had likewise attended the continued hearing ontthe Temple City incorporation bourrkries and advised that the Board indicated that only two deletions from the proposed boundaries would be made, namely the most northerly tip and the northwesterly corner; that the Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue boundaries would remain unchanged. LEASE The City Attorney reported that some time ago the City Council had authorized the execution of a lease on property outside the present gravel extraction lease on Peck Road, the same to become effective upon the execution and transfer of certain related documents by and between the City and the County of Los Angeles; that all the related matters have been worked out with the exception of the access to the recreation area proposed to be received from the Flood Control Dis- trict. That this must await the submission of a new subdivision map of the Elkins property which will provide access to the recreation property. That the lessee of the gravel property has extracted all the material he can at the present time and has asked that he be permitted to extract under the new lease on a day to day basis until the new lease becomes effective. The City Attorney recommended that such authorization be given on a day to day basis upon the condition that the permit may be terminated upon five days' notice if for any reason the pending negotiations with the County fail to materialize. Motion by Councilman Phillips that Century Rock Products be granted a permit to extract material from the addi- tional property ca✓ered by; the lease recently authorized but not yet effective, upon a day to day basis, upon the same terms and conditions as provided in such lease, and that such permit be terminable by the City upon five days' notice if the negotiations with'the County Flood Control District fail to materialize. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. MINUTES OF Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council amend the JULY 17, minutes of the regular meeting of July 17, 1956, page 13, lines 15 to 1956 20, inclusive,.to read as follows: "pick -up, made a motion that the-City Clerk be instructed to extend the scope of the permit now held by the A -1 Disposal Company to cover all phases and types of residential combus- tible refuse and residential non - combustible refuse and garbage, as defined in Section 2 of Ordinance No. 941." Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the minutes of July 17, 1956, as amended, be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. EDITORIAL Motion was made by Mr. Dennis that the City Council retain Mr. Boris CONSULTANT Randolph as editorial consultant for a period of eight•months for the purpose of preparing the annual report to be distributed at the conclusion of the year; that he be retained by the City so that the City can have tighter control on the editorial content; that he will be.working a minimum of one day a week for the next couple of months, then two days a week, and whatever is required for completion thereof; that his salary of $200.00 per month be paid out of the Council Con- tingency Fund, Account No. 108.12. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None APPROVAL The City Manager reported that he received an invoice from Mr. Van OF Harris, from the local branch of the Shrine Club, in the amount of INVOICE $249.00, and requested approval for payment of same. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the payment of the invoice in the amount of $249.00, to'Mr. Van Harris, covering a portion of the expense incurred in transporting boys to the Shrine Football game; with the further request that the City Manager advise Mr. Harris that the City will not in the future contribute to events of this nature. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None SWEET The City Manager reported on the receipt of a request from the Sweet ADELINE Adelines, Inc., for financial assistance in sending a group of singers REQUEST to the International Quartet Contest to be held in Wichita, Kansas, in October, 1956. The City Manager recommended against approval of this request and was of the opinion that perhaps matters of this nature should be handled by. the Chamber of Commerce and not the City, inasmuch as publicity and advertising is involved. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and deny the request of the Sweet Adelines, Inc. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. Councilman Dennis also moved that the City Manager be authorized to handle-matters such as this, routing them through the proper channel. Said motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. POLICE Request of City Manager that the Chief of Police be authorized to MANAGEMENT attend the University of Southern California Police Management INSTITUTE Institute for sixteen weeks, one day a week, at a cost of $220 a semester, which is appropriated in the budget. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to attend the University of Southern California Police Management Institute for 167weeks, one day a week, at a cost of $220 a semester; the amount to be paid from the Miscellaneous Account in the budget. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis,Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Phillips MAYOR PRO Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Councilman Phillips be TEM appointed Mayor Pro Tem, in his (Mr. Dennis') absence at the next meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the meeting adjourn to Wednesday, August 29, 8:30 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. �s ATTE City Clerk 3`l 96 3:19 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING AUGUST 29, 1956 The City Council of the City of'Arcadia met in regular adjourned session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:30 a.m. on August 29, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read the title NO. 961 of Ordinance No. 961, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1956 ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that tte reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 961 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 961 be' adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read the title NO. 962 of Ordinance No. 962, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE.RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1956 ". Motion was made by'.Councilman'Reibold that the reading of the full body'of'Ordinan, ce No. 962 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 962 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips,and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read the title NO. 964 of Ordinance No. 964, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN MINICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION W]T H THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE ", explaining that the adoption of an ordinance for a bond issue requires a four - fifths' vote. Motion was made by CouncilmanJacobi that the reading.of the full body of Ordinance No. 964 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 964 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES; None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read the title of NO. 963 Ordinance No. 963, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT,THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING,,THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO:'1.OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT (VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1) ". 3198 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 963 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 963 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, andReibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis AMENDING The City Attorney advised that it would be in order for a motion to MINUTES be made to amend the minutes'of May 22, 1956, on page 3, changing the OF word "accept" on line 50 to "execute ". 5/22/56 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of May 22, 1956, be amended by correcting lines 49 to 53, inclusive, page 3, to read as follows: "Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an easement for Flood Control pur- poses through the City Hall property, in form approved by the City Attorney, covering the same property as in the previous easement." Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PERMIT Motion was made, upon the advice of the City Attorney, by Councilman TO Phillips that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute and FLOOD deliver to the Flood Control District a permit for the temporary use CONTROL of property adjacent to the easement heretofore authorized, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded-by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ANNEXATION The City Attorney advised that on August 22, 1956, an amended petition TO CITY OF was filed with the City Clerk for the annexation of certain territory ARCADIA contiguous to the City of Arcadia; that the petition was signed by the owners of more than one - fourth of the area and assessed valuation under the Act of 1939; that the description contained in this petition has been filed with and favorably reported upon by the Boundary Commission; that the Act provides that upon the filing of a valid and sufficient petition the City Council shall set a time and place for a public hearing and give notice thereof; said hearing set to be called for October 16, 1956, 8 p.m. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 2804 and read the title thereof, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ANNEXA- TION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, THE SAME BEING SITUATED NEXT THE SOUTH- EAST PORTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND DESIGNATED AS 'SOUTHEAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED ANNEXATION NO. 15"t. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2804 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2804 be adopted. Said motion was adopted by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis LOS Request of the Los Ballerinos Dance Club to hold a private non - profit BALLERINOS dance at Carpenter's Restaurant on September 8, 1956. DANCE The City Manager explained that this was one of many requests to hold dances or parties at local places, which are cleared by the Chief of Police and City Manager before being presented to the City Council for their approval. The City Manager was requested by the Mayor to approve such routine requests through his office directly and to present to the Council only those requests which are unusual in nature, or those activities which are to be held at the race track. REQUESTS TO Requests from the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Downtown INSTALL Busines`smen's Association and West Arcadia Businessmen's Association CHRISTMAS to install Christmas Decorations prior to the holiday season. The DECORATIONS City Manager recommended approval, subject to the standards set by the City Engineer. 31.99 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendations of the City Manager and approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce for the erection of Christmas ornamental lights, subiject to the restrictions of the City Engineer. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read the title of NO. 966 Ordinance No. 966, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO AMEND SECTION 402, OF THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER, AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE ", Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 966 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was,made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 966 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis CONTRACT The City Attorney advised that the bid proposal of the United States WITH Pipe and Foundry Company contains a stamped provision that they will U.S. PIPE replace materials which are defective but will assume no further & FOUNDRY responsibility for the workmanship. As the main office is in COMPANY Birmingham, Alabama, it would take some time to change this. In talking with the company representative in Los Angeles, the Attorney found.that in twenty years there had been only one case where the material proved defective.in manufacture. Because of the time element, he advised approving the contract subject to the limited warranty, as specified by the company. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council waive any irregularity or informality in the bid proposal.or bid processes and to reaffirm the awarding of the contract to the United States Pipe and Foundry Company, subject to the limited warranty specified in their bid proposal. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read the title of NO. 965 Ordinance No. 965, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE R -2 ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body or Ordinance No. 965 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that,Ordinance No. 965 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis CHAMBER Mr. Ed Beaty, Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, saying OF he would like to extend the services of two committees on Council COMMERCE matters - one,the Street and Highway Committee, composed of residents of all areas of Arcadia, to work on the publicity and information as far as the Baldwin Avenue bond issue is concerned; and the Legislative Committee to work with issues concerning amendments to the City Charter. Mayor Camphouse thanked Mr. Beaty for offering the services of the Chamber of Commerce. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ATTEST: i City Clerk y'. 3200 ,, . 3201 ROLL CALL M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 p.m. on September 4, 1956. PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse k INVOCATION: The Rev. J. Bernard Bershoff,,.of,,the Arcadia Christian• Reformed Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Councilman Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MAYOR PRO Councilman Phillips reported that he was appointed Mayor Pro Tem TEM for the adjourned meeting of August 29, 1956; that he was now resigning from that position and moved to reappoint Councilman Dennis Mayor Pro Tem. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 21 and of the regular adjourned meeting of August 29, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Dennis declared the hearing open on the matter of the ON amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. ZONE ORD. AMENDMENT The City Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Zoning Ordinance be amended as follows: 1. Amend Section 3 (d) to provide that all property annexed to the City and not zoned concurrently, with its annexation shall be placed in Zone R -1, and exempting city -owned property; 2. Add Section 3 (e) to provide a procedure for zoning upon annexation; 3. Amend Section 8.1, C -0 Professional Office Zone, by eliminating insurance agents and real estate brokers from the list of permitted professional uses; 4. Amend Section 15 to provide better control of the improvement of public parking areas adjacent to residential zones; 5. Amend.Section 16 to provide a method for extending variance which may not have been used in a six months' time; 6. Add Section 12.1 creating a new architectural design zone. all as more specifically set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 224. The City Clerk announced that she had the affidavit of publication on file. Mayor Pro Tem Dennis then asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of or against the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. No response, the hearing was closed. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis,Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse LOT SPLITS Councilman Phillips reported that of the three lot split requests, two of them conformed completely, but that Lot Split No. 125 was only 70 feet wide; but due to the location of the buildings, this was deemed sufficient. 3202 LOT SPLIT N0. 124 - Bekins Van and Storage Company, 27 West Huntington Drive. The requested parcel is 60 feet wide at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Morlan Place, west of the storage building. The Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 4. That the balance of the property at the rear of the storage building be paved for a parking lot for customers of the building. LOT SPLIT NO. 125 - George E. Filkins, 1560 South Santa Anita Avenue, and Russell W. Darlington, 1564 South Santa Anita Avenue. Request to divide the east end of each lot to make one lot facing Camino Real. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer. 2. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. LOT SPLIT NO. 126 - Eugene Reneson, 1115 Arcadia Avenue. Recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split Nos. 124, 125, and 126 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant lot splits as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by:Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the tentative map of 14818 Tract No. 14818, located on Rodeo Road north of Sierra Madre Boulevard, be approved, subject to the following conditions: • 1. That adequate rear line utility pole easements to serve the subdivision be provided; 2. That all street improvements be made according to City City standards, including curb, gutter, and pavement along Sierra Madre Boulevard and the construction of a catch basin at the Sierra Madre Wash; 3. That all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve tentative map of Tract No. 14818, subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that approval,be given the 21241 final map of Tract No. 21241 (located at the north extension of Seventh Avenue) subject to the installation of all improvements required by the subdivision ordinance, and-payment of the following fees: 6 street trees @ $5.00 each $ 30.00 1 steel street light pole @ $145.00: 145.00 5 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 125.00 Planning Commission reported that the City is owner of a utility easement along the north line of the tract, and it will be necessary to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the map consenting to the subdivision; and that to provide access.to the tract, it will be necessary to rescind the action taken in approval of Tract No. 16837 to the south, and to accept the offer of dedication for street purposes of a portion of Lots 2 and 3 of said tract. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that.the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 21241, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final.map of Tract No. 21241 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the map on behalf of the City as to the property within the subdivision owned by the City; and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said city and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 21241. 3203 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION The City Engineer presented and read the title of Resolution No. NO. 2807 2807, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING REJECTION OF OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR STREET PUTPOSES AND ACCEPTING SUCH OFFER OF DEDICATION ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of R solution No. 2807 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2807 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that-final map of Tract 21582 No. 21582 (located between Norman Avenue and Lemon Avenue, west of Holly Avenue) be approved, subject to the following fees and deposits: 30 street trees @ $5.00 each $150.00 2 street name signs @ $25.00 each 50.00 17 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 each 425.00 4 steel street light poles @ $145.00 each 580.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 21582, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final map of Tract No. 21582 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on sai& map and affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time as there-shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 21582. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. RES. NO. 223 Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 223) that AMENDMENT Section 15 of Ordinance No. 760 be amended, pertaining to the TO contribution of cash to the City in lieu of providing the automobile ZONING ORD. parking space required for office, commercial and industrial buildings. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council call a public hearing on the matter of anending Section 15 of Ordinance No. 760, to be set for Tuesday, September 18, 1956, 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber; and that the City Clerk be directed to give due notice thereof. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ZONE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 226) that VARIANCE a variance be granted to allow the property at the rear of 547 Workman Avenue and 2714 South Baldwin Avenue (Thomas E. Brooks and Ralph D. Stogsdill) to be used for automobile parking, subject to the conditions contained in the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper resolution embodying the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission, and granting a variance at the rear of 547 Workman Avenue and 2714 South Baldwin Avenue. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request of Thomas E. NO. 120 Brooks, 547 Workman Avenue, to divide the rear of his property and sell to the owner of property to the north, be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a covenant be recorded linking ownership and use of this parcel with Lot 25, Tract No. 6641. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 120 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ` 3204 VARIANCE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution'No. 227) REQUEST approving the request of Herbert Kalliwoda for a zone variance to permit the construction and operation of an automobile laundry KALLIWODA at 66 West Las Tunas Drive, subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission embodied in its Reso- lution No. 227and that the petition of Herbert Kalliwoda for a variance for the purposes and affecting the property therein described be approved upon the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper resolu- tion. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. CHANGE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 228) that OF the application of Fred M. Coxon and others for a change of zone from ZONE Zones R -1, R -2, and C -1 to Zones C -2 and P on certain property located at 125, 134, 140, and 208 East Duarte Road and 902 South Second Avenue be denied for the reasons set out in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of said resolution; and that a public hearing before the City Council will be required. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council set October 16, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., as the time for'the public hearing on the application of Fred M.Coxon and others for a change of zone and that the City Clerk be directed to give due notice thereof. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ZONE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 229) that the VARIANCE City Council-grant the request of the Times-Mirror Company for a zone variance to allow certain property at the rear of 1150 West Colorado TIMES Street to be used for automobile parking area for Eaton's Restaurant, MIRROR for the reasons.set out in- Sections 1 and 2,.and, under the conditions set out in Section 4 of the resolution. The City Clerk reported that written appeal had been received from the following, requesting-that a-public hearing be held: Mr. W. Y. Harkness,-1155 Volante Drive, Arcadia Mr. William D. Hughs, 1150 Volante Drive, Arcadia Mr. Max H. Fischer, 1161 Volante Drive, Arcadia Mrs. Shirley M. Fischer, 1161 Volante Drive, Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Dennis announced that because of the requests, it would be necessary to set a public hearing on this-matter. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that a public hearing on the zone variance requested by the Times- Mirror Company be set for September 18, 1956, 8 p.m.; and that the City Clerk be directed to give notice thereof. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously SO. PACIF. Request of the County of Los Angeles, through its Chief Administrative R/W Officer, for approval of the acquisition of the 40 foot wide strip of.land, the abandoned right of way of the Southern Pacific Railroad, from a point at the rear of the National Guard Armory northerly to the south line of Huntington Drive, to be used as an addition to the Arcadia County Park. The Planning Commission recommended that this request be approved. The request is in conformity with Chapter 3, Article 9, Section 65551 of-the-Government Code. - Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the request of the County of Los Angeles to acquire the 40 foot strip of land, the abandoned right of way of the Southern Pacific Railroad, from a point at the rear of the National Guard Armory northerly to the south line of Huntington Drive, to be used as an addition to the Arcadia County Park. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. BRIDLE The City Clerk reported that she had received a petition with 100 signs- TRAIL tures, protesting the proposed bridle trail in Arcadia with the request thaC it be added to the other petitions; that the total petitioners now number 624. Mr. William C. Cracknell, 1212 Highland Oaks, read a report in•which he stated that some time ago they had requested a map from the County authorities, and had now received such a map of the proposed bridle trail, which he would submit to the Council for their inspection; the trail going east through Sierra Madre and through the northern corner of Pasadena into the Mt. Wilson area. He believed that even if the trail were eliminated through the main parts of Arcadia, there would still be access to a route in the northern section. 3205 The City Clerk was asked the number of horses owned in Arcadia. She replied that she had contacted the Horseman's Association and the Santa Anita Stablea'and'found'tha't there are approximately 250 horses'owned in Arcadia, about 50 at the Santa Anita Stables, of which about fifteen are privately'owned;'that she would have a written report for the Council on this matter a little later. She was also requested by the Mayor Pro Tem to have copies of Mr. Cracknell's documents for'the Council and one for the City Manager. Councilman Reibold questioned the preamble in the original petition and the supplementary petitions; that the original petition protested the utilization of the Santa Anita Flood Control Channel or its banks for a bridle trail, while the later petitions request the pro- posed riding and hiking trail through Arcadia be eliminated or di- verted to some other area. The City Engineer reported that the Flood Control channel would not be completed before 1958 or 1959, and the bridle trail would be some time after that; that the right -of -way to be acquired for the trail would not be processed until the channel is completed; that the County Board of Supervisors had informed the City that it would be kept posted on matters relating to the proposed bridle trail, and such information would be forwarded to Mr. Massier of the Property Owners' Group. Councilman Reibold discussed the matter of three different issues being at stake - that it was one thing to remove horses from the proposed trail; another, to remove them from the center of Arcadia; and still another to remove them from Arcadia. Mayor Pro Tem Dennis reiterated that tle group would be notified of any and all action taken by the County in regard to the proposed trail and ordered the material filed. AWARD Recommendation of the City Manager that the contract for installation OF of a 12 inch cast iron water main in Holly Avenue from Norman Avenue CONTRACT to Las Flores Avenue be awarded to the low bidder, S. E. Pipeline' Construction Co., in the amount of $5,990.00. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, waive any irregularity in the bid process, and award the contract to the low bidder, S. E. Pipe Line Construction Co., in the amount of $5,990.00; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for-the installation of a 12 inch cast iron water main in Holly Avenue from Norman Avenue to Las Flores Avenue in the amount of $5,990.00, in-the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYESr. 'Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the City Engineer that the lot split application NO. 69 of Mr. Ralph N. Chase, 1907 South Second Avenue, be given final approval. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Lot Split No. 69 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the City Engineer and Water Superintendent that the 19974 improvements in Tract No. 19974, Third Avenue between Alster and Las Flores Avenue, having heen completed in accordance with City require- ments, be accepted and the bonds released. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the improvements of Tract No. 19974 and release the bonds. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse COUNTY Notices from the County Boundary Commission that the City of E1 Monte BOUNDARY has filed proposals with the Secretary of the County Boundary Commission COMMISSION for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation No. 106 and Proposed Annexation No. 107 to the City of E1 Monte. The notices were noted and ordered filed. '3206 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ' Notices'of Intention to circulate petitions in' certain unincorporated territory.of Los Angeles County for incorporation of new cities to be known as the City of Altadena, City of'Bradbury, and the City of Duarte. The notices were noted and ordered-filed... BOARD OF Notices of Intention to circulate petitions in certain unincorporated SUPERVISORS territory of Los Angeles County for incorporation of new cities to be known as the City of Altadena, City of Bradbury, and the City of Duarte. The notices were noted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION The City Engineer presented and read the title of Resolution No. NO. 2806 2806, entitled:' "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADLA,'CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2806 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried'on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No:'2806 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The Caty Engineer presented and:read the title of Resolution No. 2808 NO. 2808 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE.CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING THE POSITION OF SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE^. :+. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2808 be.waived..•Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:- Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2808 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on.-roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,' and Reibold NOES: :None • . • ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse GRANT The City Engineer reported that all the escrow conditions have been DEED met and complied with in connection with the transfer of City owned property to Milo M. and Retha M. Mitchell; that the proper papers have been prepared and the money posted; that the City Attorney advises the Council to take action authoriziing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant deed to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Corporation Grant Deed, granting to Milo M. Mitchell and Retha M. Mitchell, husband and wife as joint tenants, the following described real property in the City of Arcadia: The south 91.20 feet (measured on the west line) of Lot 37, F." A. Geier• Tract,"'as 'per map recorded in Book 23, page 40, of Maps,• in::the office of'the County Recorder of said County. EXCEPT therefrom the northerly.80'feet of said land. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi.and carried'on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES- None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RADAR Councilman Reibold brought up the matter of, whether the City was doing CONTROL its best or could do more to prevent traffic accidents in Arcadia. Radar control was discussed. It was the opinion of the City Manager, former Chief of Police,:that radar'is not very effective after the first six months of use andithat it requires the services of three patrolmen, who otherwise could be circulating through other parts of the City and cover a larger area; that the Police Department is understaffed at the present. 3207 The Council members wondered whether a radar system could be .,borrowed perhaps from 'the City of Los Angeles, as an.experiment to see how effective it-would prove. Mayor Pro Tem Dennis asked that the Safety Committee be requested to study the matter of traffic control-further after.the City Manager's return from his vacation. The City Engineer reported that theyhad been working on the traffic with the entire city to show traffic flow and.the controls that exist in the City; that every time there is a serious accident, the Traffic Safety Committee reviews the matter; that the National Safety Committee is trying to educate the public in the use of regulatory signs. MAYORS Councilman Phillips reported that he had attended a meeting of the AND Mayors and Managers of the surrounding cities. At this meeting the MANAGERS' Pasadena City Manager reported that plans are being processed for MEETING the alignment of the Foothill freeway; that the engineers expect the alignment to be made before the end of this year. Councilman Phillips believed the Council ought to be apprised of this fact immediately and that the City Engineer find out from Sacramento what is transpiring. The City Engineer reported city officials of the surrounding communities have called a meeting to be held in the near future to discuss these problems; and that after attending this meeting a report will be made to the City-Council.. Mayor Pro Tem Dennis said that-former City Councils had a working relationship with city councils of other communities and that this council would welcome an opportunity,to,study mutual problems in this manner. VECTOR The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the Council members had received CONTROL . copies of the report from the State Department Bureau of Vector REPORT Control. The City Manager reported that he had received only a few copies, one•on.file in his office, one on.file in the City Clerk's office, and another in the City Clerk's office for.public use; that the information has been given to the press. A suggestion was made by Councilman Reibold that two copies of the report be left with the Library, one for'reference•and one for loan use. - Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Health and Sanitation Commission be requested to study the report of the State Department Bureau of Vector Control, deliberating sufficiently on this report and holding adequate public hearings so groups from the outside can express themselves; and consequently give a recommendation to the City Council. I Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LETTER FROM Councilman Dennis reported that the Council members had received copies CHAMBER OF of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce, which reads as follows: COMMERCE "August 27, 1956 Honorable Mayor and Councilmen City of Arcadia .Arcadia, California Attention: Mr. Neil Anderson, City Manager Gentlemen: "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Off Street Parking Committee of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce we wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and thanks for the cooperation and assistance given the businessmen of Arcadia. "The creation and formation of off - street parking,dis•tricts is the life blood of any retail section in every city. Other attempts have been made to acquire parking in the downtown areas but have failed. Through your cooperation and the endless hours of planning and work on the part of James,Nicklin, our City Attorney, and the assistance of M. J. Carozza, our City Engineer, the dreams of our merchants are now about to become a reality: with the formation of Parking District #1 at the council meeting of August 21. "It is our feeling, now that the first district is formed and district #2 in the process, the way is paved for other areas to acquire their off - street parking and the way will possibly be easier for later parking projects. "Again your cooperation ingranting the request for assistance in other areas will provide the necessary spark to bring these badly needed facilities to a successful conclusion. "Words do not adequately express our deep appreciation for the assistance given the Chamber of Commerce and the Parking Committee by our Council, City Attorney, and City Engineer. Sincerely yours, Gifford P. Eastwood President Charles Shugert Chairman, Off Street Parking Richard S. Carlson Roy Long Mel Pratt William Suhm Robert Toussaint Ed Beaty Secretary- Manager EB /p" The City Manager was instructed to acknowledge the letter from the Chamber of Commerce. CONSTITUTION Councilman Jacobi believed that Arcadia should join with other WEEK Southland communities and join with President Eisenhower in declaring the week of September 17 -23 as Constitftion Week. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council proclaim the week of September 17 -23 as Constitution Week. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LOS ANGELES The City Manager reported that City Managers and Mayors have been CITY CIVIC requested to assist the City of Los Angeles financially in building AUDITORIUM a civic auditorium; that since the first report, he had learned that the annual deficit of $550,000 would have to be made up by County taxes; that there is a good deal of resentment among the various cities regarding this matter. RECREATION Because of Dr. Norvell Dice's resignation from the Recreation COMMISSION Commission, the Council felt that some other person from the APPOINTMENT Board of Education be appointed. The name of Mr. E. C. Egly, Business Manager, was suggested. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Board of Education and appoint Business Manager E. C. Egly to the Recreation Commission to succeed Dr. Dice, whose term would expire July 1, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was also made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council recommend to the Recreation Department the changing of their regular meeting night to the third Wednesday of each month because their present meeting time conflicts with that of the Board of Education meetings. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. m FIA ATTEST: City Clerk 3208 3219 ' 3210 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING 1a, 1956 The Mayor declared the hearing open and requested that the persons protesting the Planning Commission's recommendation address the Council first. Francis H. O'Neill, attorney, 558 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, spoke on behalf of seven clients who protested the granting of this zone variance, saying that this would increase the nuisance of noise, dust, and lights, among other factors. Mr. O'Neill recom- mended consideration of the following: 1. Review the original-.recommendation of the City Engineer, that some type of fence or wall be epnstructed on the southern boundary lips of the proposed parking area. A chain link fence with a hedge was suggested. This would.decrease the noise from the collection of rubbish, cars and the lighting annoyance. 2. That the pr-esent:llght standards, and any new light fixtures, be so designed as to focus on Colorado Street instead of in a southerly direction. 3. Improvement in the form of attractive plant- Ines along the- borders. 4_ The buzzer to the housekeeper's cottage be muted, as the present one is distracting. L The-City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m. on September 18, 1956. INVOCATION The Rev. Karl Myers of the - Village Pr`e`sbyterian Chinch offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse lei in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALK PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilmen tennis and Phillips APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes OF of the regular meeting of September 4, 1956, be MINUTES approved as submitted in.writing. Said motion eras seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Camphouse,-Jacobi,.and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and 'Phillips HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and - place set for the - hearing on the appeal from the TIMES recommendation'of the Planning Commission contained MIRROR CO. in its Resolution No. 229 recommending the granting of the application-for a variance for additional parking on property adjacent to Eaton's restaurant and advised that notices had been mailed to the 18 parties involved. The Mayor declared the hearing open and requested that the persons protesting the Planning Commission's recommendation address the Council first. Francis H. O'Neill, attorney, 558 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, spoke on behalf of seven clients who protested the granting of this zone variance, saying that this would increase the nuisance of noise, dust, and lights, among other factors. Mr. O'Neill recom- mended consideration of the following: 1. Review the original-.recommendation of the City Engineer, that some type of fence or wall be epnstructed on the southern boundary lips of the proposed parking area. A chain link fence with a hedge was suggested. This would.decrease the noise from the collection of rubbish, cars and the lighting annoyance. 2. That the pr-esent:llght standards, and any new light fixtures, be so designed as to focus on Colorado Street instead of in a southerly direction. 3. Improvement in the form of attractive plant- Ines along the- borders. 4_ The buzzer to the housekeeper's cottage be muted, as the present one is distracting. L 32ii HEARING TIMES MIRROR CO c _ 0 n ti n _ u e d -- The City Attorney advised that the recommendation of the Planning Commission, emhodied�in.its Resolution No. 229, contained-the-following-conditions- "a. Installation and continued maintenance of suitable bumper rail or wall along the south side of_the parking lot, conforming to the recommendations of -'the City Engineer; "b. Installation of curb and gutter the full length of the applicant's property on the west side of the property on Michillinda; "c.` That no drivewaytbe constructed on-the 105 foot strip south of the parking lot; "d. That vehicular access to the - parking area be limited to ingress and egress to and-from Michillinda Avenue and Colorado Street; sub- stantially at the •locations and in the manner shown or�"the revised plot plan submitted by applicant and on file with the Planning Com- mission; "e. That the drainage channel through'the property be Pilled,- compacted and paved as Soon as practicable, but-in no event later-than twelve months after the M'-chillinda Storm -'Drain has been placed in operation; and that the property be drained -in a manner - satisfactory to the City Engineer; 'f. That the remaining 105 foot strip be used solely .for R -1 I or for the-construction' of additional.bungalow units substantially as in existence on-the remainder -of applicant's property. ' That applicant agree' tha=t the granting of the variance as thus recommended - -shall not serve as a precedent for or the .ground upon which any,other or further relief from-the zoning ordinance may be predicated as to the remaining 105 foot strip. That applicant further agree that if said 105 foot strip be sold, or if the property of which it is now a part be'soid, applicant will inform the purchaser-of. such agreements and-of the terMs upon which the variance hereby recom- mended was granted; "g. That each of the conditions shall be continu ing in nature and the violation of any one or more thereof shall constitute grounds for the revocation or. modification of the variance hereby r @commended." Richard 0. Adams, Attorney for the Times- Mirror Co., expressed his appreciation of.the-protestants being willing -to withdraw their protests.by simply requesting further conditions to the granting of the, zone: variance. He'stated -`that the growth of. the restaurant'necessitated greater parking areas, which would help the residential owners in the neighborhood by avoiding street parking apd congestion; that his client -would have no- objecition.to deflecting the lights',—but he could not see hokr the addition of a second wall would afford -any additional protection,- that the addition of plantings on the west'side of the vacant lot would result in maintenance'iaithout any benefit to the public in general; that he -2- 9/18/56 1 3212 _. a HEARING objected to Condition c in the Planning.Commission rec -. o�mwndation which had reference to no . driveway being TIMES constructed on the 105 foot strip south of the parking MIRROR CO, lot - at the present time the.condition is agreeable, C but in the event of improvements in the future he would o appreciate having that condition limited to such a n period-as the property remains unimproved. t 1 The City Attorney advised the - objection to Condition c n. was a.- technicality which could be easily changed. u e There was some discussion among the Council members, the d City Attorney, and the City Engineer as to the existing fence, which is a wooden fence about five or six feet high, along the rear property line of and erected by the adjacent residential property owners. Attorney Adams said his client would be willing to accede to any reasonable conditions that would be Imposed. Mr.. William Hughes, 1150 Volante Drive, addressed the Council, saying that Eaton's do not have an existing fence; that the wall is owned by the residents to the south, and not Eaton's; that Eaton's have plantings on Altura Road artd that-the" protestarts would prefer a chain link fence with qubstantial plantings, as on Altura.:__ He- complained of lights being on and car doors slamming until 2 a.m. He added the protestants were agreeable to the extension of the parking variance if [ they were protected frdm the nuisances of which they t complained. Mr. Charles Eaton said restaurant.lusually closes at 12,.and-not more than a -halt dozen people are leaving -at-that, time; that the employees had been parking on the.parking lot, but if additional parking space were not granted, the employees would have to park elsewhere; that they were willing to go along with the wire fence and plantings; and added that neighbors were dumping trash inside the - fence., The City Engineer advised there would be no problem in watering a hedge along a wire fence. Mrs. Laster, 1141 Volante•Drive, stated the people leaving trash on the restaurant grounds were people coming from elsewhere, parking for a while, and then leaving their trash; and that, as to the lights, she could•s.ee in any'room of her house.at night with only the aid of the lights from the parking lot. Attorney Adams believed that- a'chain link fence would afford less problems iii the collection of water than another type of fence. There being no one else desiring to be _heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made-by Cou�icilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as embodied in their Resolution No. 229, modified to include the erection of a six foot chain -link fence together with the necessary plantings; and secondly, to also include the - changing of the direction of the lights in the entire perking area to ,a northerly direction to eliminate the difficulty.with the pro - testahts; and thirdly, the correction.of Condition c In-Planning Commission Resolution No. 229 to provide a -3- 9/18/56 driveway in the future for any lawful use of the property; and approve the petition of the Mirror -Times Co. for a.zone variance to allow certain property at the near of 1150 West Colorado Street to be used for automobile parking area for Eaton's Restaurant•; and that the City Attorney be instructed -to prepare the necessary papers. -L t Said motion -was seconded by Councilman - Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES; Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold None NOES: Non ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and - Phillips HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission, embodied in - its Resolution No. 223, that Ordinance No..760 be PROPOSED amended by amending Section 15, pertaining to the AMENDMENT contribution of cash to the City in lieu of providing TO'. -the automobile parking space required for office, ORD. N0:- 2760 commercial and industrial-buildings.'.; SEC. 15 The City Clerk reported that she had received one - written protest on the matter, copies of which were given the Council members. The City Attorney advised that he had discussed with protestant the contents of her letters;_that some of the criticism -had been met by,,two amendments included in the Planning Commission's recommendation: By way of explanation, the City Attorney 'stated that the requirement of one foot of parking space for every two feet of floor space for commercial, industrial and - office buildings is a very minimum requirement and one of only recent enactment. That plans for newer establishments provide from four to seven feet of parking spac& for every _foot of floor space. That one parking district lias-bben ordered formed within the City, another is in . process, and .four more; -• are in various stages of •.dis cussion. That -some owners have already provided parking and under the district proceedings are required to provide additional parking, but presently get no- credit of any kind•foi'such additional parking. In his opinion, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, although not perfect, goes a long way toward solving parking problems; that it =will assist in the -formation of- parking- districts; that the parking district act provides the machinery for the acquisition of publicly owned parking'lots, strategi- cally located, properly planned and publicly maine tained for the use and convenience of the public; that euch parking space. is often.wasted by the.provision of small parking areas at the -rear of individual stores, which areas are frequently restricted to customers or tenants of the particular building, and still more valuable space often is lost by the fencing of each individual parcel. .That'the loss of property from the tax rolls by reason of its acquisition for off - street parking is-offset by the increased assessed valuation of the adjacent.properties and the increased sales tax revenue resulting ;from the businesses - served by such parking. ' The City Attorney advised the.Council that one prop- erty owner on Huntington Drive, within the proposed " District No: 2, has taken out a permit.for.an -4- 9/18/56 - -L t HEARING . PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 760 SEC. 15 C 0 n t i n U e d 32i� addition to his building and is providing the requipod parking on an adjacent lot which adjacent lot is ona proposed to be acquired by the District. That this is legally possible inasmuch as he is now the owner of the property and there is no asaurance that the district will in fact be formed. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing closed. 'The City Atto ney presented, discussed, -and read the title of Ordance No 967, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA; CALIFORNIA, 3 i AMENDING SECTIONS , SA, -5 AND 16 OF ORDINANCE yo. 760 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION NO. 12.1 ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No..,.967 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call Jote as follows: AYES: rCouncilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No, 967 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on_roll-call_ vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and Phillips PROPOSED Planning Commission recommendation that an ordinance be ORDINANCE' adopted regulating advertising structures. The City REGULATING Engineer reported that this recommendation would serve ADVERTISING to more adequately control advertising signs as a SIGNS whole. 1. The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 968, entitled. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, SIGNS.AND BILLBOARDS IN SAfD CITY ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of.the full body of Ordinance No. 968 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on'roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Camphouse, Jacobi and Reibold .NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen.Dennis and Phillips Mr. William 4iyper, 2232 South-Fourth Avenue, an Arcadia resident and President of the Electrical Sign Association, informed the Council that he had only recently heard of such an ordinance to be put into effect and that he would,appreciate a copy of same to be studied by his association and asked the privilege of submitting'suggested changes. The City Clerk was instructed to forward such copy to Mr. Wyper upon availability. The City Attorney advised that the City could act upon this Ordinance.at the next regular Council meeting to be held on October 2, 1956. -5- 9/18/56 SALVAGE PICK -UP REQUEST BY DISABLED - AMERICAN VETERANS OF EL MONTE' EVENT REQUEST Motion was made by Councilman Reibold iHat Ordinance No. 968 be.introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call.vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ASSENT; Councilmen Dennis and Phillips The City Manager and the Acting Police Chief were-of- the opinion that the City is sufficiently covered for salvage pickup and that this permit request should be disapproved.- _ Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the -City Council accept the recommendation of the City-Manager and Police Department and disapprove the request of the Disabled American Veterans of E1 Monte, California. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Phillips None Councilmen_ - Dennis and Phillips , Request of St. Anne's Guild of the Monrovla.Annunciation Church to•hold its Annual Benefit Dance at Santa Anita Turf Club on November 17; 1556. Motion was made,by Councilman Reibold that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived, and that the request of St. Anne's Guild of the Annunciation Church to hold its Annual- Benefit - Dance '• at Santa Anita Turf Club on November 17 -, -1956; be grant-- ed. _Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LETTER OF Letter was received from Mr. E. T. Sharp, 2518 APPRECIATION 'Greenfield Avenue; Arcadia, expressing appreciation for the fine work done by the Police and Fire Department when Mrs:'Sharp -was stricken with a. heart attack. The letter was noted and ordered filed. REQUEST Recommendation of the-City Manager that the request of OF the Recreation Commission to purchase and-install two RECREATION drinking fountains at Third,Avenue Ball Park be granted. COMMISSION TO The City Engineer advised that no additional money PURCHASE would-be reg4red as -the amount of $160.00 needed was a EQUIPMENT saving on the installation of the Vista Park - fence. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the current fiscal budget be amended by amending Capital Projects Account 117 -21, Paragraph A, as follows: A. Vista Park (1) Raise,fence'6 ft. for distance of -230 ft. $400 (2) Replacement items for playground .equipment (swing chairs, chains, And-tetherball poles) 160 (3):Installation of two drinking foun- tains at Third Ave. Ball Park 160 -6- 9/18/56 U, 3216 Said- motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and Phillips PURCHASE OF Recommendation of the City Manager that approval be WATER DEPT. - given the request of the Water Department to purchase' EQUIPMENT —from Abaco Welding Supply Company of Pasadena a used P & H, Model TR -181, limited input type electric welder at the price of $140, including all accessories. The Water Department has sufficient funds in the Water Fund to'cover this expenditure. -• . Motion was made by Coundlman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of.the City Manager and approve the request.of the Water Department to purchase from Abaco Welding Suppl Company of . Pasadena a used P & H, Model TR -191, limited input type electric ,wielder at the price of $140.00, UrIjIPS all accessories, gnd amend the Water Fund budget to include•sald item in the amount of $140.00. Motion -was zeconded -by Councilman Reibold and carried on'roll'call vote as follows:..*. AYES: Councilmen Camphouse,, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT:- -Councilmen Dennis and Phillips PERSONNEL Recommendation of the City Manager and Chief of Police BOARD to approve the Personnel Board's recommendation that the class specification for Sergeant be changed for the time served as a Patrolman from one year to a minimum* of two years from the date of the probationary appointment as a regular Patrolmen. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager that the specification for Sergeant of the - Police Department be changed to read A sergeant must have served a minimum of -two years from the date of the probationary appointmeht as a regular patrolman." Said-motion-was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanipously. NOTICE FROM Notice from the County Boundary Commission that the COUNTY City of Monrovia has filed a proposal for the BOUNDARY annexation of territory known as proposed Annexation COMMISSION ##20 to the City of Monrovia, received'on August 30, • 1956. Notice -was noted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION' The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2809 title of Resolution No. 2809, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AUTOMOBILE PARKING AT THE REAR OF 547 WORKMAN AVENUE AND 2714 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE ". -Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No.'2809.be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:' -7- 9/18/56 362.0 AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and Phillips RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2810 title of Resolution No .,2810, - entitled: ."A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,' CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ERECTION AND OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE LAUNDRY AT 66 WEST LAS-TUNAS DRIVE ". Motion was made•by.-..Councilman Jacobi that•the-reading of the body of_Resolution.No. 2810 be waived: -Said "motion was seconded'by Councilman Reibold- .and.carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse., Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None'. ABSENT:. Councilmen Dennis and Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No.'2810 be'adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: RECREATION AGREEMENT_ WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES:. None ABSENT: Councilmen'Dennis and P1ji! —1ps)s sup The City Attorney advised that the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for reimbursement of a.portion of our recreation expenses had been received.-as requested In a previous resolution.of the Council; that._it is similar to the revised agreement between the.City and the County last year; that it provides for the payment of all sums in excess of $13,362.00 up to-the-amount of $4,454.00; that the payments are made on a quarterly basis. Motion was made.by Councilman Reibold .that the City = Council "approv #-the Recreation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi,. and Reibold NOES: None ABSENTf Councilmen Dennis and Phillips NOTICE PROM Notice from County Boundary Commission that the City of COUNTY 'E1 Monte had filed a- proposal for the annexation.of BOUNDARY territory known as proposed Annexation #108 to the COMMISSION City of E1 Monte, received on August 28, 1956. Notice noted and ordered.flled.. TWO The.City Attorney advised that the Manager Pro Tempore EASEMENTS and City Engineer recommended,the execution of two WITH easements with the'Southern California Edison Company, EDISON CO. one with reference'to the Hospital site and the other with property on Peck Road. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the two easements with the Southern.Californla Edison Company,.pertaining to their utilities on the Hospital -site and the Peck Road properties, :in form .approved by the.City Attorney.. -8- 9/18/56 3'18 LETTER Councilman Jacobi asked that a letter of commendation OF be sent to Officer Syrus L. Van Campen who was instru- COMMENDATION mental recently in reporting a fire which might have caused fatality in a family of eight persons; that this-service was performed after working hours, beyond the.call of duty. COUNTY SANITATION Mayor Camphouse reported on the recent County Sanitation DISTRICT District meeting, over'which Chief Engineer A. M. Rawn MEETING presided. The matter of cleaning sewers was brought up at the meeting; that the County would do the job for Arcadia at a cost of about $60,000. The City Engineer reported that it costs the city only about $16,000 to do the same job; and that the sewers in the city have all been recently cleaned. The Mayor also added that the County proposed to buy Ila hole in the ground" which would later be developed into-a park which would serve people other than Arcadians; and that the City 6f Arcadia would be assessed for something from which it would derive very little direct benefits. -9- 9 9/18/56 Said- motion was seconded by-Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: None {ABSENT: Councilmen Dennis and Phillips POLICE Couhcilman Jacobi brought up the matter of renewing the CARS contract on police cars. The City'Attorney advised that it should be placed on pending matters, as thirty dayak notice must be given before'-the end of the year if -the contract is not to be- renewed. The-City Clerk was instructed so to -do. TRAFFIC Councilman Reibold brought up the matter of traffic SAFETY safety in Arcadia feeling that a Council Committee might COMMITTEE be appointed to work with the Safety Committee, comprised• of the City Manager, City $ngineer, and Chief of Police; to be assured that all is being done in terms of personnel and equipment to minimize traffic accidents; that there . is -the obligation of maintaining the streets for safe driving; proper enforcement which may or may not involve radar or additional police personnel; that there is public-education possibilities. Mayor Camphouse appointed Councilman Reibold as chairman of the...comi►itetge above suggested, and Councilmen Jacobi and Phillips td serve with him. ARCADIA 'The City Attorney advised of the notice from the State-of BOWLING California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that COURTS -the protest by the City to the transfer of an 'on sale general liquor license'-to the Arcadia Bowling Courts, Inc., was sustained: -.• 'Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the notice from,-the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the matter of the protest.of Neil F. Anderson, Chief of Police, City of Arcadia,-against transfer of on sale general license to Arcadia Bowling Courts, Inc., 17 -23 Morlan Place, Arcadia, be spread upon the minutes and acknowledged by letter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LETTER Councilman Jacobi asked that a letter of commendation OF be sent to Officer Syrus L. Van Campen who was instru- COMMENDATION mental recently in reporting a fire which might have caused fatality in a family of eight persons; that this-service was performed after working hours, beyond the.call of duty. COUNTY SANITATION Mayor Camphouse reported on the recent County Sanitation DISTRICT District meeting, over'which Chief Engineer A. M. Rawn MEETING presided. The matter of cleaning sewers was brought up at the meeting; that the County would do the job for Arcadia at a cost of about $60,000. The City Engineer reported that it costs the city only about $16,000 to do the same job; and that the sewers in the city have all been recently cleaned. The Mayor also added that the County proposed to buy Ila hole in the ground" which would later be developed into-a park which would serve people other than Arcadians; and that the City 6f Arcadia would be assessed for something from which it would derive very little direct benefits. -9- 9 9/18/56 stz-0 The City Attorney suggested that the Mayor be authorized to act upon such matters coming before the Directors of Sanitation District No. 15, as could not await consultation with 'other Council members, in such manner, as he deemed best for the City of Arcadia, as frequently matters are brought up without sufficient advance notice; and' -too restrictive an instruction to=the Mayor might hamper hiw in voting as a member of 'the District Board. N3 Motion was made by- Councilman Jacobi-that as to all - matters coming before the °Board of Di"reotors`of' Sanitation District No. 15 without sufficient notice to discuss' the same with the -City Council, the Mayor be authorized and instructed to take such action as he deems necessary or appropriate in the interests of the City'of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded -by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT— Motion was made by- Councilman - Reibold that-thee- meeting adjourn." Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ATTEST: ,City Clerk e -10- 3`20 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING'- OCTOBER 21.1956 The -City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular sessipn in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m Octobfr 2, 1956. INVOCATION Rev. - .Leonard Gilmour, Pastor•of the Arcadia Friends Chur�h,.offered the invocation. -- PLEDGE Mayor Pro.Tempore Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to. the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ASSISTANCE Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis reported that Mrs. Lawrence LEAGUE ._ Lydick, President, Mrs. Carl Foley, Vice President, and Mrs. Frank'Stratford, Project Chairman, of the Arcadia Assistance League were present to make a presentation to the City. Mrs. Foley, on behalf of the Assistance League, presented — 'a- -check in the amount-of $1,000 to be used for equipment and facilities in the newly acquired wilderness area in the northeastern part of Arcadia, which is to be used as a park. Motion was made by the Mayor, seconded and carried, that the City accept the donation for the purposes for which it was presented. The City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Assistance League thanking them on behalf of the City Council and the department heads concerned. APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of OF the regular meeting of September 18, 1956; be approved as MINUTES submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. 'PETITION The City Clerk reported that she had received a petition with ten signatures for annexation to the City of Arcadia; that it is inhabited territory and contiguous to the City of Arcadia; that a map and legal description were included. The City Attorney outlined the basic procedure for inhabi- ted annexations. The petition presented is a request for permission to circulate a formal petition among the electorate in the area. It should be forwarded to the Planning Commission for its recommendation or report on the general nature of the area, its subdivisions, the nature and extent of the improvements, and the general nature of the entire area. The Commission should make Its report and recommendation as to whether all or any portion of the territory should be annexed; their recom- mendation is advisory only and the Council may permit the circulation of a petition even though the Planning Commission recommends against the annexation. After receipt of the Planning Commission's report, the Council then decides whether the petition may or may not be circulated. If the decision is in the affirmative, the Council decides what portion it will permit to be ' annexed and what conditions, if any, must be included in the petition,such as whether there will be an 3221 annexation fee. After the Council has given its consent to the circulation of the.petition, the proponents submit - the boundary description to the County Boundary-Commissibn for its approval. Notice -of intention to circulate the petition is prepared and the affidavit of publication is filed, and twenty one days later the petition may be circulated. The last signature on the petition must bear a date not later than six months after the first signature and each signature must be dated. Up6n receipt of a petition with sufficient signatures; the Council sets a hearing -for protests by property owners and if the annexation be not protested out by the owners-of a majority of the property, an election is held.. Only registered voters within the area may -vote at such an election. If the election carries by.a majority of the votes cast, then the Council may either adopt an ordinance of annexation or submit the matter to the electorate of the City of Arcadia.- The City Engineer located the area on the map, describing it as a sizeable area and.including the City water well. The Mayor Pro Tempore'suggested that it be - referred to a committee of the City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney for their recommendation to the.Council. The City Attorney. advised that -the Council; if they so desired, could turn thumbs down on the petition, or they could refer it to the committee suggested concurrently with the Planning Commission; that according to the 1913 Act, if not turned-down, it must be referred to the Planning Commission for their'report and recommendation. 'Motion was made -by Couricilman'Jacobt that the - petition for annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for their report or recommendation as to,the annexing any or all of the described area and as-to the zoning to be placed thereon; and that it also -be referred to a committee of the -City Manager,.City Engineer, and City Attorney for a second concurrent report. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.. TRACTS Notification from the City Engineer and Water Superinten- 18241 dent that improvements have been 'completed on Tract and 18241 (Encino Avenue) and Tract 20098 (Tulip Lane) recom- 20098 mending same be accepted and the bonds released. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council -accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and Water Superintendent and accept the improvements on Tract No. 18241 and Tract No. 20098 and release the bonds thereon. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Application of 'George E. Filkins, 1560 South Santa Anita NO. 125 Avenue and Russell W. Darlington, 1564 South Santa Anita Avenue." Recommendation of the City Engineer that this lot split be,given final approval as all- requirements and provisions have been fulfilled. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that -the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and that•Lot Split No. 125 be granted as'requested. Said motion -was seconded by- Councilman Phil -lips and carried unanimously; -2- 10_/2/56 3222 MODEL LINEN Recommendation of the- Planning.-Commission (Resolution CO. No. 231) granting the request of Model Line Pupply (RES. 231) Company for a,zone variance at 122 North Sant Anita Ave- nue to allow the enlargement of existing cove ed loading areas on the east and south sides of fhe present laundry building, - Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City _ Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Com- mis4on and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the propfr resolution. t` Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and -carried unanimously.. AMENDMENT Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. OF 232) that the Zoning Ordinance be amended by-adding ZONING ORD. Section 10.1, creating a new "C -M" Commercial Manufactur- (RES. 232) ing Zone;-Section 15.1, prohibiting access to a less restricted zone through property in.a more restricted zone; and by amending Section 11, "M -1" Zone, by'removing therefrom any uses presently included therein and hereafter to be included,in the new C -M Zone. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council.set a public hearing on the Planning Commission recommendation for November-7, 1956, at 8-.p.m., in the Council Chamber. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Mrs. Mildred C. Ferris, 915 La .Cadena Avenue: The.. 127 westerly 5 feet of La Cadena Avenue had been vacated in 1922 in -an attempt to rectify a survey error. The .Planning Commission recommended approval,-subject to the following conditions: 1: that a final -map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 3, that the 5 foot strip along.the west side of La Cadena Avenue the length.of the applicant's property, vacated by Ordinance No. 101, be:, rededicated for street purposes; 4. that a covenant, guaranteeing the maintenance of the present setback along La Cadena Avenue and Fairview Avenue, be recorded at,the - time of final approval of the split. 5. that the existing shed be removed. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the'Planning Com- mission as to Lot Split No. 127 and.that the-Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split requested In compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously: FLUORIDE Report from -the Health and Sanitation Commission that CONTENT . they had;received advice from -the State of California, REPORT Department of Public Health, that the fluoride content of 0.8 ppm in Arcadia water is considered optim4m for -3- 19/2/56 W IiL 3223 a 4 this area and did.not,recommend the addition of supplemental fluoride at 'this- time. The report was noted and ordered f11ed,'arid the City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Health and Sanitation Cominissionto thank them for their investigation of this matter. COUNTY- Report from the Health and Sanitation Commission that, HEALTH in their opinion, the City is,at present taking full SERVICES.- advantage'of the services offered by the County Health' Department. COUNTY. RATE ADJUSTMENT FUND RAISING PROJECT This report was noted and ordered filed,- and'the City Manager instructed to include this report in his letter of acknowledgment and thanks to the Health and Sanitation Commission. Notification from Los Angeles County of annual adjustment, in rates covering care of city prisoners in the County Jail. The new rates are as'follows:, $3.07 Per male prisoner 7.07 Per female prisoner Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that"the City Council authorize the City Manager to notify the County of Los Angeles that the Arcadia City Council-accepts their adjustment in rates, ae contained in their letter of September 11, 1956,,, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.- Request of the Women's Auxiliary of the Arcadia Community Hospital for permission to hold a "Holiday Home Tour" on.December 7, 1956, a fund raising project for the Hospital. Motion was made by Councilman • Reibold that the provisions of Section-18 of Ordinance No. 737, asp amended, be waived, and,- that the request o£-the Women's Auxiliary of .the Arcadia Community Hospital to hold a "Holiday Home Tour" on December 7, 1956, be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. ATTENDANCE Request of Mr'. John C. Hayes, plater Superintendent, to AT attend the American Water Works Association Conference CONFERENCE in San Diego on October 23 to 26, 1956, inclusive, at e cost not to exceed $150.00. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council authorize Water Superintendent John Hayes to attend the conference in San Diego on October 23 to 26, 1956, inclusive, at city expense not to exceed $150.00, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return, - Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -4- 10/2/56 3224 PROPOSED Notice from the County Boundary Commission that the ANNEXATION City of E1 Monte has filed a proposal with the Secretary TO of-the County Boundary Commission for the annexation EL MONTE of territory known as Proposed to be annexed to the City of E1 Monte, Annexation No. 109. The notice was noted and ordered filed. PROPOSED Notice from the.County Boundary Commission that the ANNEXATION City of Monrovia has filed a proposal with the Secretary TO of the County Boundary Commission for the annexation MONROVIA of territory known as Annexation District No. 19 to the City of Monrovia on September 21, 1956. Said-notice was noted and ordered filed. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and NO. 968 read-the title of Ordinance No. 968, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS IN SAID CITY ". Motion was-made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 968 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: - AYES:_ Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The Mayor Pro Tempore asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed ordinance - then;'if anyone wished to speak against the ordinance. Mr. William P. Wyper, 2232 South Fourth Avenue, Arcadia, an executive of Southern California Electric Sign Association, protested the proposed sign ordinance, saying that it was ambiguous in several instances and the fees too high; that the Planning'Commission could have consulted them before drawing up the ordinance as they have men who are experienced in drawing up sign ordinances, and have helped other cities in such respect; with their advice the Planning Commission could have avoided such ambiguities which will require amendments later. Mr_. M. Cudler, another executive of the same sign association, also spoke against the sign ordinance. -He objected to that part of the.ordinance at the top of page 4 relating_to a wind pressure of not less than twenty pounds per square foot of exposed surface; that the clause refers to all signs, whereas a roof sign should withstand a wind pressure of 30 pounds; that a man who interpreted that section as it reads and had a roof sign indalled to withstand a 20 pound pressure, it.would cost -him about $120 to rectify that error and have it changed to withstand 30 pounds. He protested also the reference of a structure having'a total length of not more than 30 feet; that.Rand's in Arcadia have a sign about 150 or 200 feet long. He believed that Section 9 e, limiting•the height of-a roof sign to no more than 20 feet above the roof should be changed to "above the parapet wall "; and,tha�. the limit of 50 feet above the curb is inadequate; that a man with a larger building would be limited to a smaller sign than the man with a smaller bu4ding. He added that the section in which a sign below a height of ten feet above the sidewalk grade may extend over -5- . 10/2/56 3225 ORDINANCE public property not more.than•six inches-.does not conform N0, 968 to the underwriter's-code;-and that there was no c differentiation -= between a flat sign -and a projected o sign; that the square area of a sign was limited to 330 n square feet, but it is not clear whether that refers• .t to the total area of.both sides or to just one side i of a sign; that the minimum fee of $2.50 is too small n but the other fees are too high. U e The City Attorney advised that at the last meeting he d_ had asked the first protestant to put his- thoughts in writing so that the City would have the opportunity to analyze them, but no letter was forthcoming.- He concurred with the second protestant -in regard to the section on page 4; that for sake of clarity a proviso might be added, referring to the wind pressure ordinance _• -in the Building,Code.. The Attorney added that he would like to have a written report of the suggested changes from the protestants in order to•analyze them carefully. He believed that the ordinance is basically sound and that it has been long needed; that it could be passed tonight and that after studying the suggested changes, the two or three adjustments that might.be required could :.be done with little expense in publishing them. The City Engineer added that the Planning Commission had spent a great deal of time in drafting this ordinance, and that it represents much time and study on their part; that the,- Planning Consultarit'had studied the rates of other communities and the rates set up in the ordinance were.comparable to those.of other communi- ties.. The City Attorney advised that whenever an ordinance is being prepared by any group, commission, staff. or committee, it,would be advisable.to•consult such associations or organizations as are directly affected and who are peculiarly experienced in the field, not for the purpose of meeting their desires as to matters of policy; but primarily. for the purpose of getting their assistance in practical problems that arise in the - trade. As a.basic policy, professional organiza- tions could "well be called upon -to help. Several of the councilmen discussed the advisability of not.delaying the adoption of this ordinance. Motion was made by-Councilman Reibold that-Ordinance No. 968 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call-vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips; and Reibold NOES: Councilman Dennis ABSENT: Councilman CamDhouse ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second.time and NO. 967 read the title of Ordinance No. 967, entitled "AN. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 3,1, 15 AND 16 OF ORDINANCE NO. 760 Aio ADDING A NEW- SECTION-NO. 12.1 11 . Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading.of the full body of Ordinance No.•.967 be - waived. .Said - motion was seconded-by Councilman Reibold .anti carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,•Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -6- 10/2/56 3226 Motion =was made -by..Councilman-Phillips that Ordinanee.•- No. 967 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll. -call vote as follows: AYES.: Councilmen Dennis,,Jacobi, Phillips, and Aeibold NOE, : None ABSW: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The pity Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0, 2812 title of Resolution No. 2812, entitled "A RESOPUTION-OF THE PITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.ARCADIA, CALUPRNIA, GRANTING.A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AUTOMOBILE PARKING AT THE REAR OF 1150 WEST COLORADO STREET ". The Engineer reported that the property owners who had previously protested had indicated that they would accept a rapidly growing hedge along the northerly side of.their own -fence line; they were to submit a letter confirming this, however, no such letter was received. Motion was made by Cpuncilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of 'Resolution No. 2812 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:- Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: 'None ABSENT:. Councilman Camphouse , Motion was made by-Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2812 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as .follows:- AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips -,.and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2813 title of Resolution No..2813, entitled "RESOLUTION.OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM" ._Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of-the full body of Resolution No. 2813 be, waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,-and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that'Resolution No. 2813 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman-Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 2811 title of Resolution -No. 2811, entitled-"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION AND CONDUCT OF A CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 512 WEST DUARTE ROAD ". -7- 10/2/56 322' Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading . of the full body of Resolution No.2bll -.be waived. •Sai .motion was seconded by- Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows': - AYES:, Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ` NOES-. None _ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2811 be-adopted, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried'on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold -NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 2814 of Resolution No. 2814, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITE! COUNCIL; OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES".-— Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2814 be waived. Said motion was seconded`by Councilman Phillips and - carried -on roll call vote "as follows:. AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by. Councilman Reibold that Resolution No.* 2814 be adopted. Said'motiori was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call 'vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2815, title of Resolution No. 2815, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANTS OF.EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES ", Motion was-made by Councilman'Jacobi that the reading of the "full body of Resolution No. 2815 be waived. Said motion was.secdnded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,.and Reibold NOES: None "' - ' . ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No.-2815-be adopted. .'Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as' ,follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse. -3- 10/2/56 32,8 RESOLUTION' The City Attorney_ presented „discussed, and-read the . NO. 2816 title of Resolution No.,'2816, entitled "A RESQLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS", ` Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2816 be "ived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roj� call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,, ��d Reibold NO44 : None- ABSENT: ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2816 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ATTENDANCE Request of City Attorney to attend the National Institute AT of Municipal Law Officers'to be held in Omaha, Nebraska, CONFERENCE on-October 7 to 10, Inclusive, at a cost not to exceed $250, which is provided in the budget. Motion-was made by Councilman Reibold that the City: Council authorize the City Attorney-to attend the; National Institute of. Municipal Law'Officers in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 7.to 10, 1956, inclusive, at city expense not,to exceed $250, the expenditures to be substantiated,by. itemized'expense,account. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and,.-: carried on roll call 'vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse EVENTS Request of-Mr. E. T..Long that Society of California Accountants be permitted to hold a dance at the Flamingo on October 6, 1956. Recommended by the City, Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that.the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No, 737, as amended, be. waived and that the request of the Society of California Accountants to hold a dinner dance at the Flamingo on October 6, 1956, be granted. Said motion was. seconded by Councilman'Reibold and carried unanimously. ATTENDANCE Request of City Engineer that the Chief Building • AT Inspector,.Mr. Talley, be authorized to. attend the . CONFERENCE_ Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference.-at Palm' Springs on October 29 through November 2, 1956, at a cost 'not to exceed $150.00'. Recommended by the City. Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Philllps that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and.authorize the Chief Building Inspector.to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference at Palm Springs on October 9 through November 2, 1956,•at a cost not to exceed $150.00, the expenditures to be -9- 10/2/56 3229 substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and 1 carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, •Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman"Camphouse RUMMAGE Request of Arcadia Congregational Church to,hold their SALE = annual rummage sale on October 18 and 19, 8:30 a.m. - - 4 p."m., on the premises at 2607 South Santa Anita. Recommended by the City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived a'nd that the request of the Arcadia Congregational Church to hold a rummage sale on October 18 and 19, 1956, at 2607 South Santa Anita be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CLAIM Recommendation of the .City Manager that the unpaid OF. balance of the claim ($52.65) of Fireman Ted Dowding FIREMAN for damage to his car at the Santa Barbara fire be paid by the City. The total damage to his car was.$127.65, - whereas the Forestry - Service paid only $75:00; leaving an unpaid balance of $52.65. The City Manager deemed this a moral obligation on-part of the. City - to'pay the difference; as he went to the fire under instructions of*his superior. Motion was made by Councilman Philllps"that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and pay Fireman Ted Dowding the amount of the unpaid balance, $52.65, out of the Council Contingency Account. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse " CONFERENCE Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis reported on the Conference of OF Mayors he had'attended the previous week; that about MAYORS 35 mayors in Southern California had attended. It was brought up-at the meeting that there were to be a number of vacancies in official positions. As the City of Arcadia has never been represented on the League of California Cities or the Conference of Mayors, it would be well for the City to express itself to the effect that it would be willing to participate and accept some of the appointments. The City Attorney advised that it would notify the League and the Conference of city desires to serve on any appropriat that the letter to the League should be president of the Southern Division, who forward it to the -state level. be proper to Mayors that this committee; addressed to the in turn would VALLEY Councilman Phillips brought up the matter of the permits TRANSIT issued to Valley Transit Lines and Foster Transportation, AND Inc.;`-.that several months ago after study of the F03M TRRN7..5- situation, the bus permits of the two- - companies were .PORTATION extended for 90 days; that period expires October 17 for -10- 10/2/56 11230 the Valley Transit Lines and November 7 for the Foster Transportation, Inc. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the permits of the Valley Transit Lines and the Foster Tr. nsportation, Inc. be extended on a temporary basis to the nd of the calendar year, December 31, -1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BOND ISSUE Ma- r Pro Tempore Dennis brought up the matte of the FOR bong issue for the extension of Baldwin Avej He EXTENSION be }teved the Council should go on record as t their OF segV iments regarding the expenditure of any funds in the BALDWIN event the bond issue is approved;,that the Council pass AVENUE - a minute resolution that it was the intention of'the Council not to spend any money or not to issue any bonds -for )aldwin Avenue extension,_with the exception;.of engineering costs and land acquisition, until such time as the alignment of the freeway has been determined through Arcadia or if such a route had not.been decided by January, 1958, then to proceed with any action felt. necessary. Council members concurred. y was made by Councilman Dennis that the following .Motion resolulrion be adopted•:- -RESOLVED,:that.with the exception of, engineering.Fost$ and land.acquisition, it is the intention of this Council,�in the: event. of. the passing of the $675,000 'he ',City of Arcadia,, that -these moneys Mond issue o f t will not be.spent until the freeway.has, been determined, . or prior to January 1, 1958., if•.route not determined.by that time.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as- follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ARCADIA. Request of Mr. Ross Cayer, Captain of the-Arcadia MOUNTED Mounted Police, that they be given a waiver of all .• POLICE building permit fees for the building that they contemplate constructing on the-Live Oak pro erty.. Their amount of the fees would -be between $40 and The City Manager- recommended against this request as it would be precedent setting, but that the Council adjust Budget Account No..108 -12 (General City Expenses) so that there is an additional $50, and-then request that the Mounted Police pay their proper fees to.the Building Department. Motion •was.made by Councilman Dennis that the City,. Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and disapprove waiving the building permit fees but that the budget be. amended by transferring $50.00 from Account.. No. 10,8.19 -b to Account No. 108.12, Arcadla.Mounted Police. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: .None ABSENT:. Councilman Camphouse r.. -11 10/2/56 323al COLORADO Councilman Dennis said he was pleased to see that BOULEVARD something was done about filling in the ditch on Colorado Boulevard and inquired of the City Engineer about the replacement of-- trees. The Engineer'replled that they had an agreement with the Flood Control District whereby the City will be paid $1200 to replace six trees which were removed. Councilman Phillips inquired as to the progress of the fencing along the Second Avenue Ball Park, to which the City'Engineer answered that the posts were going in the next -day. :_ D • Councilman Reibold inquired about the beautifying of Huntington Boulevard. The City Engineer reported that money has been provided and'work would begin this coming spring on the stretch between Holly and Baldwin Avenues; and that the boulevard between-Baldwin Avenue and Michillinda Avenue would be done the following'year. Some of the Councilmen wondered why it was being delayed so long a time. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold adjourn. Phillips ATTEST: city cleric Said motion was seconded by and carried unanimously. -12- 0" f- that the meeting Councilman m . Ma' Digs Pn =Tem 3232 Council_ Chambers, City Hall, Arcadia,.California .. Tugsday, October 9, 1956, 5:00 o'clock P:M. "NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia will be held on Tuasday, October 9, 1956, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on said date in �oe Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall for the purpose of considering and acting upon an ordinance prohibiting certain advertising structures, signs and billboards. DATED: October_ 9, 1956. (Sgd.) Christine Van Maanen City Clerk of e City of Arcadia ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING,OF THE-ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL AND WAIVER_ OF NOTICE AND CONSENTiTO THE HOLDING OF SPECIAL MEETING.OF•THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. We, the undersigned, members of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, do hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the above notice and do hereby waive any and all further notice of, and do hereby consent to the holding of a.special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia on'October 9, 1956, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers of the "Arcadia ' City Hall for the purpose of considering and acting upon an ordinance prohibiting certain advertising structures, signs and billboards. DATE AND TIME RECEIVED Sgd. Donald S. Camphouse 10 -9 -56 10:15 a.m. Sgd. Edward F. Jacobi 10 -9 -56 10:30 a.m. Sgd. Conrad T. Reibold 10 -9 -56 11:01 a.m. Sgd. Robert F. Dennis 10 -9 -56 11:15 a.m. Sgd. Elton D. Phillips 10 -9 -56 11:28 a.m." Pursuant to the foregoing Notice of and Consent to the holding of a special meeting, which was on file and in the office of the City Clerk prior to the time of the meeting, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in special session at the above time and place, with Mayor Camphouse presiding: PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None The sole item on the agenda and the only item to be acted upon at this meeting was Ordinance No. 969. The City Engineer presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 969, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF (�.3 ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING CERTAIN ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS ". 3233 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading VW of the full body of Ordinance No.. ".969 be Waive &. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows- AYE$*- Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None Motion was made-by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 969 be adopted. Said motion was• - secorided by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call -vote as follows: AYES-, Councilmen Camphouse,'Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, + and ReibcU NOES: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councillman Reibold and carried unanimously.. ATTEST:, i y er 1 - J I -2- M I N U T E S ..CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16;'1956 y 3234 ,_The_ City Council of the City -of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall•at 8 �.m., October 16,.1956. INVOCATION Rev. Henry L.. Ewan, Padtor of the Arcadia Episcopal Church•of the Transfiguration, offered the invocation.. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL '' - PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes OF of the regular meeting of October 2, 1956, and of the MINUTES - special meeting of October 9, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Fred Coxon and others for a change of (RES. 228) zone from R -1, R -2, and C -1 to C -2 and P for property at REQUEST FOR 125, 134, 140, and, 208 East Duarte Road and 902 South ZONE CHANGE Second Avenue. Planning Commission recommended denial of this request. The City Clerk reported that she had on file affidavit of Notice of Public Hearing, and that she had received I6� letters of protest and also petitions, bearing 139 &N III signatures, in favor of the proposed zone change. I• Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open and stated that the application was for a change of zone from Zones R -1, R -2 and C -1 to Zones C -2 and P; that though some particular uses may be intended by the applicants, the hearing is actually upon a request for a change of zone and this should be kept in mind by applicants and proteatants alike. The City Attorney read the application of Fred M. Coxon and others for a change of zone, which was signed by owners of the property involved. The Mayor announced that those protesting the proposed zone change would be heard first. Thomas R. Suttner, Attorney, representing property owners on Greenfield and Magna Vista, commended the Planning Commission on their decision and agreed with them that there is adequate C -2 property in Arcadia. He added that a year ago this property had been rezoned from residential to C -1 under the condition that buffers were to be established in the rear, but that only one of these lot's, Lot 14, complied. He asserted that public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice does not justify this zone change; that there 1s plenty of area zoned C -2 on Duarte Road between Double Drive and First Avenue; that the property values of the homes on Greenfield Avenue and Magna Vista 3235 TEARING Avenue would be destroyed. He exhibited ;a poster (RES. 228) displaying photos of the homes on these streets, adding REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE that.the average value -was $23,250 with improvements averagin $2,750, with a total assessed.valuation figure c 60 of $72,4- multiplying this figure by 8 (applying o the familiar rule of thumb) would give a value in n excess of $570,000, which is approximately the same t' result when you take the,$23,000 and the amount of i improvements and multiply by the number of houses. He n stated that a request for a zone change is seldom made u " for the public good, but for the purpose of making e.- money; that the requested zone change would increase d the value of the.property of the_.applicant at the expense of the surrounding home owners. Mr. Thomas Sullivan, 1340 Greenfield Avenue, said that he,. his relatives ;:and friends moved into the area a little over a year ago - that a rezoning as requested would be to their detriment. Mr. Preston Harris; 1801 Louise Avenue, read a copy of a letter from Home Owners Association of Southern Arcadia addressed to the City Council, protesting the proposed zone change for the reason that it would be detrimental to the best interests of the residents of southern Arcadia acid not - in.keeping with the residential character of the'community. He added that the associa- tion feels strongly that the Council should go along .with the Planning Commission and deny this request. Rev. James W. Arnold, of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, protested the granting of the zone change _request; that his church had recently erected a social hall at a great sacrifice of the people,•but that the church could not compete with commercial,recreation; that they feel -that a recreation center serving liquor would not help the youth of Arcadia, and so he opposed the granting of.the zone change request. Someone in the audience asked if•all of the protestants to the zone change request could be allowed to stand for a moment. The Mayor acquiescing,.a large number arose. The Mayor announced that those in -favor of the proposed zone change would be heard at this time. Mr. G. M. Robbins, 609 Estrella.Avenue, addressed the h�56 Council. He read a report in which he,- presented -to the Council a summary of the data along constructive lines as it should and could be accepted in Arcadia in elevating the status of the parcels involved, their adjoining lands and -the City as,a whole.,Rspor.t is on file with the City Clerk._ Mr. Albert Cole, 3741 East California*; Pasadena, was introduced by Mr. Robbins. Mr. Cole'said he had been a resident of Arcadia ai►d close to Arcadia for the last fifteen years, and that during this time he had spent a great -deal of money in Arcadia; that the City was in need of ventures which have been turned clown in.the past; that in'his opinion Arcadia is in need of a high class bowling alley and recreation center; that he owned 100 feet.of property right across the street. from'the property in question; that as far as the bar is concerned in the proposed bowling alley, the `operator would not jeopardize.his license by selling. 'to minors; that he was"heartily,in accord with the •proposed zone change. -2- 10/16/56 3236 -3- .10/16/56 HEARING Mr. John-Hart, 805 Coronado Drive' Arcadia (safes (RES.-228) manager for the Model Laundry and Linen Supply Co.•'ih' REQUEST FOR Arcadia) spoke in'favor of the proposed zone change. ZONE CHANGE Mr. Hart said the company was desirous -of sponsoring c two additional bowling teams for the recreation of o their employees; but it the present time they are n permitted only one bowling-team in this area due -to t the lack of sufficient bowling facilities in Arcadia. 1 n. The City Attorney advised that the issue In the hearing u is whether or not the zoning of the'subject Property' e should be,changed to C -2 and P. That, althotigh d applicant has suggested the elimination of certain C -2 uses with respect to-the subject property, ghat there would still remain some 30 permissible uses under Zone C -2 available to the - property if it were reclassi- fied as requested in addition to all the uses permitted in the lesser zones of C -1, C -0 and the various R- Zones. That if the property is later to be used for a'bowling alley, the operator must obtain a permit.so to,do from " the City Council after a public hearing•and notice.. That if the property is to be used for a bar, a permit must-be obtained from a state'agency and that the City s notified of such an application. That any persons Who might oppose such specific uses would have an opportunity to do so at' future hearings'. 14r. Robbins then' showed films of pictures• taken• of new and modern bowling alleys and the surrounding property to other communities, before -and after improvements end pictures -of unkept areas in other communities. Mi . Robbins concluded the reading of his report. He read letters from -Mrs. Mary Jane Witt,-Arcadia housewife and President of the San Gabriel Valley Women's International -Bowling•Association;.Mr. J. A. Wood, Secretary- Treasurer of the San Gabriel. Valley Bowling Association;- and the HiWay 66 Motel Association; all . urging the granting of the zone change. Letters were filed with the City'Clerk. l56 Mr. Robbins handed to the City Cleric petitions For the 1 granting of the, zone changay. 212 of;cvhi.ch wer6'signed I1I1 by Arcadians and 76 by non - residents. Mr: Robbins was asked by Councilman Dennis what the plans for development would be if a liquor license- were denied, to which Mr. Robbins answered that he did not know. Mayor Camphouse deolared the hearing closed. Councilman Jacobi felt there were too many people opposed to this zone change for it to be in the public interest and -that he'would have to-,pass his vote against it., - Couricilman-Derinis•declared that the Council had•apent a .great-many hours investigating this problem - going over the property personally, surveying the various areas; thatfhe, peronally,. -has always maintained that business should be confined to the area in which it is- now'operating and 'that until they could find a solution that would benefit the,people in the area it would riot be wise to.make changes.; and until such time as there is a need for an over -all change in the area -on both sides of the- street, it is best'to leave -3- .10/16/56 323'7 HEARING (RES..-228) REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE c 0 n t i . n u e d , properties as they are., He believed the request--should be denied without prejudice. Councilman Reibold agreed that the basic question is not-;one of whether or not a bowling alley-18 good; is not.a question of the issuance of a liquor license; but only a question of change of zone. He-felt that public necessity does not require,such a change in our basic zoning at this time, and he would uphold the recommenda- tion of -the Planning Commission. Mayor Camphouse asserted that there is change and development on the eastern edge of Duarte Road but that they should see the whole picture, He believed -that the proponents failed to prove the public necessity for such a change at this time._ Councilman Phillips.prefaced his remarks by stating that the'efforta_of Mr. Robbins were very commendable and that such development in the proper location would be a valuable addition to the -city;'that Mr. Robbins has accomplished several good projects for the city, one.on Greenfield Avenue and another on Encino Avenue. -.He believed that the zoning problem in- Arcadia is .becoming greater by the moment;,-that now .there are at . least 5,000,000 people living east of Arcadia; that until a freeway is built,- these people must pass through Arcadia. He believed -that Duarte -Road is a blighted street-and could be-developed only as a business street, but•that the architectural development must be controlled; that the granting of this particular zone change is too spotty and they cannot see-the over -all picture; that if the proposed development failed, it might be put to any other'C- 2,use. He- stated that he had talked,and visited with every person who had requested it. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips,that the City Council uphold the position of the Planning Commission and deny the request.of Fred M. Coxon and others for a change of -zone from R -1; R -2 and C -1 to C -2 and P for property at 125, 134, 140, and 208 East Duarte Road and 902 South Second Avenue. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AXES: .Councilmen Camphouse, Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, _and Reibold NOES: None Mayor Camphouse called a three minute recess. HEARING - Mayor•Camphouse declared the hearing open on the PROPOSED proposed annexation of property contiguous to the ANNEXATION southeasterly portion of the City.of Arcadia designated NO. 15 as Southeast Arcadia Uninhabited Annexation No. 15, The -City Clerk stated that-she had received and had on file affidavits of publication'of the notice of setting the - hearing from the Arcadia Tribune, a newspaper -- published in the'City of Arcadia, and -from the Pasadena-Star News, a newspaper published outside the .City of Arcadia but in the County of -Los Angeles, as required by law. She also stated that,she had on file the Affidavit of Mailing Copies of the'resolution setting the hearing to each-person to whom land within the territory proposed to be annexed is assessed on the last county assessment roll at the address shown -4- 10/16/56 HEARING PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 15. '3238 thereon-or as known to her, and to any person who-had Filed his name and his address and a request for such notice. The City Clerk read written protests froaq' the following who owned property within the territory proposed to bg annexed: Keith Davidson, .2395.Monte Vista Street, Pasadena Stephen. 1Vhittlesey Owen B. Gilson, 4006 No. Figueroa St,, L.A. 65 Graham Brothers, Inc. . J. Vernon Cox Max Goldring Mayor Camphouse inquired if there were anyone in the audience, owning property within the area proposed to be- annexed, who desired to speak. Attorney Oscar Trippett, counsel for Graham Brothers, Inc., addressed the Council. He stated•that he would like to raise a jurisdictional point at this time; that Section 35305 of the Government Code provides that any persons having 25 percent,of the assessed value of property in a proposed annexation ma'y_petition for annexation; that a petition was filed.by Century Rock'Products for the annexation of property having an assessed value of $15,730.00, of which the petitioner was the owner of property assessed'at $4,890.00; and that the Council ordered the City Attorney to proceed.with the annexa- tion. He added that by the same - token, those figures show that persons owning property of approximately two - thirds of the assessed value did not join in the application for annexation;.that from:the, protests on file that they had checked, they felt:that.every single .owner of-property-within the proposed annexation except Century Rock Products had protested it; and that Section 35313 of the Government Code requires the Council to cease proceedings -if persons owning more than a majority -of the assessed valuation oppose the proposed annexation. He suggested that the Council defer the hearing for.two weeks and have the City Clerk check the records to see if the Council had a .right to proceed. City Attorney Nicklin advised that if at the time of the hearing protest is made by the owners o€ one -half or more of the value of the territory as shown by the last equalized assessment roll., then the City has no alternative but to terminate the proceedings; that it would be in order to continue the hearing and refer the matter to the City Clerk to check, with the assistance of the City Engineer and the- City-"Attorney, the weight to be accorded to each protest filed and if there should be a majority protest then there is not much point in hearing any of the other bases for protest: Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing be continued to November _7, 1}5'6, and that the City Clerk be instructed to check upon allrprotests. and: report upon the same to the Council at that time. The motion.was seccnded-by Councilman.Dennis.and carried . on roll call vote as-follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips,• Reibold, and Camphouse K NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- 10/16/56 3239 HEARING Mayor Camphouse stated that this was the _time and place LOUISE set for the - hearing on confirming-,the assessment for AVENUE -the improvement of opening and extending-Louise Avenue OPENING and LeRoy Avenue. AND EXTENSION Attorney Nicklin introduced Royal M. Sorenson, special counsel for the improvement act proceedings. The City Clerk stated that she ..had'the required affidavits of publication and mailing. Councilman Reibold moved that the affidavits be filed. Councilman Phillips seconded thetmotion which was carried unanimously. The City Clerk stated that there were no written or objections on file. Mayor_Camphouse_ asked _protests if anyone in the audience desired to be heard. No one responded. Mayor__Camphouse declared_ihe hearing closed. The City Attorney resented and.read .the -title of Resolution No. 2818, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OPENING AND EXTENDING LOUISE AVENUE AND LE ROY AVENUE IN SAID CITY ", Councilman Dennis moved that the reading of the full body of the resolution be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Dennis moved that Resolution No. 2818 be adopted and that the Mayor and-City Clerk be authorized to -sign it. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and•carried unanimously. Attorney Sorenson explained the--procedure for issuing bonds under the Street Opening Bond Act of 1911, the interest rates, and the method of paying them. No one in the audience had any questions. Mr. Sorenson also explained. -that property owners, who had been awarded sums for property condemned for the street openings involved, would be credited for the amount of the award; that any award would be an off -set against their assessment. City Attorney Nicklin presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2819 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING.THAT SERIAL BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF,THE OPENING AND'EXTENDING OF LOUISE AVENUE AND LE ROY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ". Councilman Dennis moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2819 be waived. The motion was seconded by- .Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and,Camphouse NOES: None 'ABSENT i None -6 -. 10/16/56 3240 Councilman Dennis moved that Resolution No.�_2819 be adopted and that the Mayor-and Clerk•be authorized to sign same. Motion was seconded by Councilpari•dacobi. and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYPS: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT:' None LOT SPLITS Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendatioh of the Planning Commission nd deny the NO. 128 request -of Marjorie W.-Whittaker, 1020 West Huntington Boulevard, Lot Split No: 128. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. No. 114- Motion was made by Councilman Phillips, oegpnded by No. 129 Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried that the No. 130 Council- accept the recommendation of the Planning No. 131 Commission and indicate its intention to approve the following lot splits upon the respective copditions applicable to each: -.• No. 114. John L. Barnes; 1560 South••Tenth Avenue. 1. Lot width to be increased to 53.5 feet; 2. The existing barn to be removed. No. 129. Raymond M. Kennett, 200 South Second Avenue. •1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2: Provide sewer lateral on Second Avenue for Parcel 2 through a 3 foot easement over Parcel 1; 3'.• Dedicate.12 feet for widening.Second Avenue; 1 _4,. Pay $25.00 recreation fee; 5. Reimburse the City $284.79 for pro rata share of the cost of-opening Bonita StreEt, whicri provided street frontage for Parcel 2. No. 130. Donald H.•Walters, 702 Fast Camino Real. 1. That :a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. Provide a sewer lateral for.Parcel 2•; 3. Pay $50 00 recreation fee; 4. Remove four non - conforming bui ldings from Parcel 2; 5• Relocate the garage on Parcel 1 to clear the new lot lines; 6. Record a covenant restricting Parcel 2 to one ownership until such time as a subdivision of the rear portion is approved. -7- 10/16/56 3249 LOT SPLITS No: 131. __Hdrbert H.'Ooddard, 2129 South.Sants Anita NO. 131 Avenue. 3 _ 1 That a final -map be filed with the City Engineer;_, -8- 10/16/56 2: Provide a sewer lateral-for Parcel 2; 3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee; 4; Remove brick incinerator and aviary; 5. Reconstruct non - conforming driveway to City standards. TRACT The City Engineer presented a map showing the location of NO. Tract No. 16818,. west of Second Avenue and north of 16818 Camino Real, and explained the-condi- tions. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman _,- Reibold and unanimously carried,: -that the Council accept the recommendation-of the Planning Commission and grant tentative approval of Tract No. 18618 subject to the - following conditions: r 1. Dedication of 12,feet-for the widening of Second Avenue; , 2. Dedication and improvement of the half street at the-west end with one -foot lots and barricades to control the street extension; 3. Dedication of 5 -foot planting and sidewalk easements along each side of Pamela Road; .4: All streets to be improved as required by Ordinance and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; 5. Payment of the following fees and deposits: Street trees $130.00 Street name signs 50.00 Street lights as per plan to be developed Recreation fee 250.00 6. Subdivider to provide utility easements at rear of lots. TRACTS. The City Engineer pointed out on the map the location of NOS. the previous subdivision, with over seventy odd lots and 23143 with only one street,.which had been denied. He 23144 explained how the various conditions had been met and 23145 how practically all of the property that could be subdivided was now included in the three tracts submitted; that Attorney Neuhoff, representing Camden Wilshire Com- pany, and their engineer did much work in meeting the conditions of the Subdivision.Committee and the Planning Commission, that the.Planning Commission had approved this.subdivision but had held up the-other-two tracts for certain conditions as to individual lots. That because of the mountainous area some_lota.in the other tracts can be reached only by private easements; that some of them have pad areas to provide drainage to the street; but that basically the entire, design is one of proper,land use as recommended by the Planning Commis- sion. -8- 10/16/56 3242 TRACTS In response-to questions regarding the Wilderness Area, NOS. the City Engineer and Attorney Neuhoff pointed out-that 23143 there is now a 20 -foot roadway to the area and that 23144 eventually there will be three ways to get in and out 23145 of the area. Mr. Neuhoff said that his company would c be willing to furnish a letter agreeing to provide the o road to the Wilderness Area but that the rpad in n question'was not in this tract but in Trac� No. 23144. t 1 ''Both City Engineer Carozza and Mr. Neuhoff stated that n the matter of drainage had not been taken up with the u Forestry Service, the Fire Department or the Flood e Control District except as to the matter of drainage d into Lannan Canyon. Mr. Neuhoff stated that where there were major channels, subdivisions were required to provide money to help build them, but therg were no major channels in these particular subdivisions, no overflow that would require reports to the Flood Control, and that the lower area had been planned to take care of the runoff from the higher areas. Mr. Carozza stated that the two existing - reservoirs were adequate until Tract No. 23145 were developed when it would -be necessary to take up the problem of a new small reservoir to serve >approximately forty of the higher,lots. Harold Tegart, Engineer for Camden Wilshire Company explained the.narrow.width =.of-the cul- de- sacs.".whichrdid not conform to ihe•Planning:Commission recommendation that a 36 -foot road section be,construated.in a.60 -foot right of way and a 30 -foot roadway.in a.50 foo.t.right of way. That in trying to save•.the oak trees;-it had been necessary to use the back of lots for driveways and to provide narrower cul- de- sacs;.that the standard width of shorter ' cul -de -sacs in the County was.a 26-foot-road- way. Councilman Phillips commended the City Engineer and-the Camden. Wilshire Engineer for-working-out the plans. Councilman Phillips moved that the-Council accept/ the recommendation-of the Planning Commission-,and approve the revised tentative map,of.Tract No. 23143 with the conditions and restrictions imposed by the City Engineer and the Planning Commission and with•the further. . condition that Camden Wilshire Company furniah•the City of Arcadia a letter agreeing to improve and dgdicate a right of way, 'legally,described, for access to the Wilderness Area from proposed Tract No. 23144, and that a surety bond be furnished to insure construction of the -road and dedication of it for street purposes. Councilman Dennis seconded the motion. The action now pending, Camden Yfi-lshire Company vs. City Council of ..Arcadia, was brought up in relation-.4. to the approval of the tract. Council members felt- that it should be dismissed with the'approval••of Tract No. 23143. Attorney Neuhoff pointed out that the.action included property now shown in Tract 23144, which was not being considered at.this time; that with the•three tract maps he had submitted a letter stating that.1f. the-subdivisions were approved by the Planning.Commis- sioh and the City Council, all proceedings in'.connection with the law suit would be stayed; that it had-been necessary for him to file the law suit to protect his clients' rights. =9- 10%16/56 3243 The City Attorney explained that,:as far as the law suit r was concerned, a dismissal was mandatory after five '.'years and discretionary after three:' That in defense of Mr.. Neuhoff and Camden Wilshire .Company, under the Subdivision Map Act any person aggrieved by any decision of a City Council has but 90 days to file a suit or they waive all their rights, and time has shown that more than 90 days was_required to workout some other solution -of the problems in this area under subdivision. Councilman Phillips stated that he felt that the Council should go on record that if they considered Tract-'No. 23143 separately now.with the restrictions they had put on it, that Tracts No. 23144 and No. 23145 should be considered together from now on, and that pending proceedings will be further stayed upon approval of the other subdivisions. Councilman Reibold said that'he believed the Council should either approve the one tract with'the understand- ing that the suit would be dropped or•hold up the entire matter; approving all three at the same time and having the-suit dropped. While he was sympathetic to all three tracts, he likewise would be falling short if he did not.hold out at_the time it was proper to do so in an effort to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. 'Councilman Phillips withdrew his motion: Councilman Dennis moved that the-Council-take Tract No. 23143 under advisement: The motion was seconded by Councilman-Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES. Councilmen Jacobi,.Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse- NOES': None ABSENT: None ,The Mayor called •a recess of - two* minutes. TRACTS The City Engineer NOS. mended acceptance 18820 on Tracts No. 188 21122. of Longden Avenue 19653 'Avenue. and the mater Superintendent recom- of the work and.release of the bonds 20 and 21122 on Eighth•Avenue south and Tract No. 19653 on Loganrits Councilman Dennis moved that Tracts Nos. 18820 and.19653 be approved and the bonds released. The motion was' seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. LOT SPLIT ' The City Engineer recommended final approval of Lot NO. 123 Split 123, Orville M. Knutsen,__1735 South Holly Avenue, as having met all the requirements of the Council and ..the Engineering Department. Councilman Dennis moved that Lot Split No. 123 of Orville-M. Knutsen, 1835 South Holly Avenue, having met all the-conditions of the Planning Commission and the City Council be accepted for final approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. FLOOD City Engineer Carozza explained CONTROL sary for the Flood Control Dist AGREEMENT . trees at the Colorado Boulevard construction of the new Arcadia agreement was for the amount of replacement. that-it had been neces- rict to remove six deodar detour site in the Wash Channel and the payment•for their -10- 10/16/56 .1 32-44 Councilman Dennis moved that the. Mayor and City Clerk;�be' authorized and.directed to execute the agreement with the Lo 'Angeles ngeles County Flood _Control District for the pay- ment of_$1,200.00 for the replacement of_s x deodar trees on Colorado Boulevard, removed.in the construction of the Arcadia Wash Channel. PROTEST Mayor Camphouse announced that because it was so late AGAINST _ anyone in the audience desiring to speak would be heard BALDWIN at this time. i AVENUE EXTENSION The City Clerk read a letter from the W nchq Santa BOND ISSUE Anita Residents' Association expressing oppgsition to the proposed bond issue for the extension of Baldwin Avenue, basing their opposition on a report that Baldwin Avenue would then become a major artery to the San Bernardino Freeway. Mr. James Frazer, President of the Rancho Senta -Anita Residentd Association, addressed the Council and stated that they had not intended the matter to become controversial at.this meeting;.that the Association wanted to go on record as being opposed-to the extension. Councilman Phillips stated that there was no intention on the part of the Cityi'to make Baldwin Avenue a truck route, that he had no knowledge that it was to be used as a.truck route, but that it -was necesaary to construct roads to accommodate.trucks. .,Mr. Caroz-za•.. advised.Mr. Frazer that the State had control only:of state highways,- that.local city streets cannot be establiehed.as truck routes except-by ,Council action. Councilman Reibold stated that he voted to put the matter on the ballot becaus_,e there were some in favor and some opposed;.and that "the way to handle it would be to-put it to a vote' -of the people.- Councilman Dennis pointed out that the State has indicated that there is going to be a freeway put- through,-and that no matter what the City of Arcadia• does, the State can still put in an underpass.:.. . The letter was ordered•filed. PERSONNEL The Personnel Board recommended the following changes RECOMMEN- for personnel in the City Engineering.Department:; DATIONS ENGINEERING 1. Reclassification of.Office Engineer to DEPARTMENT Assistant Civil Engineer;. . 2. Changing the salary schedule of Assistant Civil Engineer from No. 32 ($430 to $523) to No. 35 ($463 to•$564); 3. The establishment of anew classification of Associate Civil Engineer with salary schedule' of No. 38 ($498 to .$607): . 4. Raising salary of the. Assistant City Engineer from Schedule No. 42 ($550 -$67o) to Schedule ..,No. 45 ($592 - $721). Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council-adopt the recommendation of the Personnel Board regarding the positions of Assistant Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, and Assistant-City Engineer. Motion was seconded by-Councilman Jacobi and.,carried unanimously. _ -11- 10/16/56 Y 4 3`,45 LEAGUE Recommendation of the City Manager regarding attendance CONFERENCE at the League of California Cities Conference in Los ATTENDANCE Angeles. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City � Manager and authorize the attendance at the League of-California Cities Conference in Los Angeles, October 28 through 31, of those members of the City Council, City Staff, Boards and Commissions for whose attendance budget pro- visions have been made, their expenditures to be sub- stantiated by itemized expense accounts, approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None CONFERENCE Recommendation of the City Manager regarding attendance ATTENDANCE of the Fire Chief at the International Association of FIRE CHIEF Fire Chiefs in Miami, Florida. Current budget reflects provision. Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council accept the recommendation-of the City.Manager and authorize the attendance of F1re'Chief Nellis at the International Association of Fire Chiefs to be held in Miami, Florida, from November 12 to November 15, his expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense -account upon his return, to be approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL A letter from the - County Auditor requested a warrant in ELECTION the amount of $799.50 to cover the city's share of pay- ment to election officers in connection with consolida- tion of City of Arcadia Bond and Charter Amendment elections with the general election on November 6, 1956. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council authorize the City Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of $799.50 to cover the City of Arcadia's share of the consolidated election expenses for the City of Arcadia Bond and Charter Amendment elections to be held on November 6, 1956, and that said amount of $799.50.be charged to Council Contingency Fund 108.19b. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote'as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None REFUNDS The City Clerk requested authorization to refund the unused portions of investigation feesrdeposited with the City.by the Valley Transit Lines and Foster Transports- tion Company in the amount of $22.50 each.. The Council determined the cost of such hearings to be $2.50 each. Councilman Phillips moved that the City Council authorize.the refund of the unused portions of investigation fees deposited with the City by the Valley Transit Lines and Foster Transportation Company -12- 10/16/56 3246 in the amount of $22.50-'each. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None FILING The, City Clerk requested authorization to purchase and SYSTEM install a municipal filing system in her office at a' FOR cost of $3,218.50. She stated that $900.00 of this CITY amount had been set up in the budget and requested CLP'RK'S appropriation of the balance in the amount of $2,318.50. OFFICE Councilman Reibold'moved that the City Clerk be author- ized to purchase and install a municipal filing'system in her office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, Councilman Reibold moved that $2,318.50 be'transferred from'the Council Contingency Fund, 108.19b, to Account No. 103.20, and the transfer of $900.00 from Account No. 103.11 to Account No. 103.20. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None I RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of NO. 2817 Resolution No. 2817, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.. CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." Councilman Reibold moves -'that the reading of the full .body of Resolution No. 2817 be waived.- Motion was . .seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen-Jacobi; Dennis,. Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No. 2817 be adopted. The motion was seconded by'Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: . None ANNEXATION The`City Attorney presented a petition for',annexation PETITION, of property commonly known as Mayflower Village, adjacent to and southeast of the City of Arcadia, bounded on the north by the Monrovia City limits, on the east by the west side of Peck Road, on the west by easterly'city limits of Arcadia, and on the south -by the north side of Jeffries Avenue. -13- 10/16/56 3241 Councilman Phillips moved that the petition be referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation as to the annexation of any or all of the described area; and that-it also be referred to a committee of the City Manager, City - Engineer, and City Attorney for a second concurrent report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. NOTICES The City Attorney presented a Notice of Intention to FROM- Circulate a Petition for incorporation of a new city to BOUNDARY be known as Bradbury; and notices of proposed annexa - -' COMMISSION tions to the City of E1 Monte, No. 110 in the vicinity of San Bernardino Road and No. 112 near the intersection of Rosemead and Garvey. Councilman Dennis moved that the notices be noted and 'filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and unanimously carried. CITY Councilman Reibold moved that effective November 1, ENGINEER- 1 56, the salary of the City:Engineersbe: changed from SALARY $66,00 to $925.00 a month; :.,The :motioh as seconded by Councilman Phillips and ca'r"ried,'•on' ro11. call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: .None _ ry CITY Councilman Reibold moved that.the salary of the City MANAGER Manager be increased $1,000.00 a year., The motion was SALARY seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Jacobi, Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse` NOES: None ABSENT: None DANCE The City Manager presented two letters, one, from the REQUESTS "Monrovia Guild of the Childrenks Hospital requesting permission•.to hold_a_ dance at the Club House at Santa Anita Park on December. 1, 1956, and the other from Arcadia Post No. 247 'of the American Legion, requesting permission to hold their annual Hallowe'en dance on Saturday night, October 27, 1956. Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, waive the require - ments of Section 18 of Ordinance No, 737, as amended, and grant the requests. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Phillips moved that the Council adjourn to 6:00 p.-m.., October'18. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold. -14- ATTEST: I 10/16/56 reumomm. W.F. 3248 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP,ARCADIA REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1956 The City .Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular adjourned session in the Council Chamber of the•.City Hall at 6 p.m., October 18, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2620 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold,and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2820 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Camphouse ABSENT; ,Councilman Dennis AMENDMENT • Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of OF _ the special meeting of October 9, 1956, be corrected by MINUTES .',.correcting the last paragraph of page one thereof to read as follows: The City Engineer presented,and read in full Ordinance No. 969, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING CERTAIN ADVERTISING " STRUCTURES, SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS "; and,,by deleting.the first seven lines of page two thereof. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and car- ried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: "'Councilman Dennis VEHICLE The City Clerk reported that the REPORT ON THE PROPOSED PARKING ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR•VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA UNDER THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. 2 INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 ", prepared by Mr. Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, was filed in her office on October 18, 1956. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolu- NO. 2820 tion No. 2820, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE "CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. .(VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2)" Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2620 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold,and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2820 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis 32.-9 ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 970 of Ordinance No. 970, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.. CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LANDS FOR PARKING PLACES AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 970 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 970 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis CANOPY The City Engineer brought up the matter of providing a FOR canopy for the City Hall at an expenditure of $2,025.21 - CITY HALL an item not contained in the contract for the Civic Center improvements. Motion was made by Councilman'Reibold that the City Council authorize the expenditure of $2,025.21 for a canopy for the City Hall, the same to be included in the Civic Center Capital Projects account. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis - .p . REPORT Motion was made by Councilman Ph1h- ips'that the City ON Manager and.City Controller be instructed to review the CAPITAL available monies in the Capital Outlays Fund to the end OUTLAYS of the fiscgl period, June 30, 1957; on a monthly basis, FUND. and report back to the City Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the meeting adjourn to 8 a.m., October 24, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman.Jacobi and carried unanimously. • --�� yor•:,, • �-C ATTEST: r � l/ city clerk -2- 10/18/56 r . 3250 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA JIEGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING October 24, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular 'adjourned session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 a.m., October 24, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time (explain - NO. 970 ing that it required a four- fifths vote) and read the title of Ordinance No. 970, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT,NO. 2 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LAND FOR PARKING PLACES AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, ANT) FIXING THE•TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF." Motion was made'by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 970 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis.- . ,r �.:•` Motion was• made by Councilman Phillips,that Ordinance Not.'970 be adopted'. Said motion was seconded by Council- -man Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis REQUEST Request of San Gabriel Valley Light Opera Association for OF a contribution of $500 to'assist in the over -all future SAN GABRIEL of the association. City Manager recommended against VALLEY the granting of the request: LIGHT OPERA ;;• ASSOCIATION Councilman Ph1),14ps,- stated that the City, anriUally budgets a considerable sum of money to the Chamber of Commerce under the heading of Public Relations and Civic Benefits; that these requests could be better channeled through the.Chamber of Commerce; that if the amount budgeted for the Chamber of Commerce should be increased to meet these requests,'it could be done; tht the Arcadia Mounted Posse would be the exception and would continue to be channeled through the City as it is an auxiliary of our Police Department. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and deny the request-of the San Gabriel Valley Light Opera Association. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion, but prefaced his second by remarking that there is a distinction between 3251. the San Gabriel Valley Light Opera Association and the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association, which has already received a contribution from the City; namely, the Symphony Association provides music to San Gabriel Valley residents without charge and is a long established association. Mayor Camphouse agreed with Councilman Phillips that the requests of this nature should be cleared through the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ed Beaty, General Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, advised the Council that the Chamber of Commerce budget is prepared by March 1, while many of these requests are staggered throughout the year. He said that it would help if the organizations customarily requesting contributions from the City would be notified by letter from the City Manager that in the future such requests would be handled by the Chamber of Commerce, and that the requests should be made no later than February 1 of each fiscal year. The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn to October 31, 1956, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ATTEST: ( G�i City Clerk 3252 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 31, 1956 Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the previous adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment. There being no Councilmen present she declared the meeting adjourned sine die. ATTEST: 32'53 M I N U T E S November 7, 1956 The City Council of the City of session in the Council Chamber November 7, 1956. Arcadia met in regular of the City Hall at 8 p.m., INVOCATION The Right Rev. Monsignor Gerald O'Keeffe, of Holy Angels Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphoiuse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Mayor Camphouse' expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council for the support given the charter amendment issue in the November 6, 1956, election.' MINUTES The City Clerk reported that the signatures on the petitions filed in her office in the application of Fred Coxon and'others for a zone change had been checked. The results were 438 residents -in favor of the zone change. In the minutes of October 16, 1956, it had been recorded th$t there were petitions in favor of the zone change, signed by 139. The petitions bearing.139'signptures were in protest.••The minutes also recorded the initials of Mr. Robbins as 0. M.; they should have been recorded as 0. L. Motion was made by.Cbuncilman Reibold that the minutes of October 16, 1956, as submitted in writing, be corrected as follows: - Lines 23 and 24 of page 1 to read as follows: "letters of protest, bearing 139 signatures and also petitions in favor of-the proposed zone changes' Line 41, page.2, to read as follows: " "Mr. 0. L. Robbins,, 609 Estrella Avenue, addressed the" Lines 38 to 40','1nclusive:,.page 3, to read as follows: "Mr: Robbins handed-to the City Clerk petitions for the granting of the zone.change; 438 of which were signed by Arcadians and 308 by non - residents." .Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16,1956, as corrected, of-the regular adjourned meeting of October 18, 1956, of the regular adjourned,meeting of October 24, 1956, and of the adjourned regular meeting of October 31, 1956, be approved._ Said motion was seconded, by Councilman Jacobi.and carried unanimously. TRAFFIC Councilman Reibold, chairman of the Traffic Safety Dom - SAFETY mittee of the Council, read a report prepared by the. QQMMITTEE Committee. The report list@d, their findings, thtir REPORT recommendations, and the initial and operating coetq .x 3254 Involved in carrying out the recommendation. The report was submitted to the City Clerk. Motion was made by-Councilman Reibold that the amount of $15,555.611 the total cost of conducting a radar speed enforcement program for six months, be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to Account Nos. 109 -1, 6,666.00; 109 -9, 1,26o.00; 109 -12, $180.00; 109 -15, 270.24; 109 -22, $,759.37; and 115 -B -7, $420.00. Said motion, was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES.: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibol_d NOES: • None .- ASSENT: Councilman Dennis HEARING Mayor Camphouse declared the continued hearing open on PROPOSED the proposed annexation of property contiguous to the ANNEXATION southeasterly portion of the City of Arcadia designated NO. 15 as southeast Arcadia Uninhabited Annexation No. 15. M Letters of. protest were read by the City Clerk from the Greater Arcadia Improvement Association signed by Barbara B. Johnson, George P. Gaffney, and Mrs. Peer B. Clausen and from Luther Grotke, 5380 North Durfee, E1 Monte. The ;City Attorney advised that:it would be in order to have the various- persons, to whom was delegated the task :ofr,reporting,on jurisdictional, items, report at.-this time. .The City - Attorney was sworn:as •a witness. by the ,City Clerk and-thereupon testified as . follows•:. "Pursuant to your direction,:I, personally, in company with the City Clerk and with her assistance, checked the -assessed _valuations:.of:all properties included within the.territory,that is described , as -Arcadia Annexation No. 15• The result of that search disclosed that all the .properties being annexed are:lots contained.within the so- called Chicago Park plus two properties owned by Century. Rock Products. All of the lots were assessed at $20.00 or $30:00,•with, the exception of three lots that were assessed as a unit at $60.00, and the improvements on that one unit at-$2700.00..,The, two arcels.owned by -Century Rock Producta: were:assessed•at- $33,800:00•and 45;2.40.00, respectivel The•total assessed valuation of the. entire area is 149 „380.0O.,.The assessed.valuation of the two parcels owned by Century Rock Products as to which•no;protest is made;-is $39;'040.00. •That $39,g4o.00 -,is, considerably more,.than half of $49,380.00, and there- 'fore protest was.not.made by•owners.of.half::of the.prop- erty in the territory, according to the.last.assesament roll - available. In• connection with the assessment roll, .,I; would like to report that the State Board of .Equali.za- ,tion•on••August 20, 1956, transmitted the..equalized assessment roll .f.or..the fiscal year, 1956- 1957,.to Mr., J,•M., Lowery, Los Angeles _County Auditor- Controller. - I present for the record a photostatic copy of the letter, .'advlsing,of.,the,:transmittaI dated•.Augcust,20,.,.1956, date- stamped.,Augiis.t.21;•1,9',56;, at 10:51 a..m., L, A. County Auditor, and I testify further that according to ••D..,D. Gutshall, the equalized ; assessment. roll. was ..; physically delivered.. to , that .off ice •during.the•day.of _.August .21, ,and was both,in;.law•�and in fact available gat : that• time. - The.,significance..of, -.the date ,is. the_ fact that :.the!amended petition :for.,the annexation,.of the property', - .presently under discussion, was filed with the:,City;;., .Clerk ,on August 22 of 1956.•,,1 state further.that.under -2- 117/56 f U ` 3255 both the 55 -56 roll and under the 56 -57 roll the petition for the annexation of the properties presently under consideration was sufficient as a petition under either roll, for the reason that the petitioner need own only one - fourth of the assessed valuation and of the area in order to present a valid-petition. I testify further that the - petitioner has, at the time the petition was signed and filed, owned more than a fourth of the area, and under both the 1955 -1956 and under the 1956 -1957 rolls has owned more than one- fourth of the value of the territory as shown respectively by those rolls. In connection with a further Jurisdictional point, I would like to testify that on October 18, 1956, I, in the compa- ny of the City Manager and City Engineer, personally toured the area proposed for annexation and will state that of the entire area there is only but one section that could be inhabited; that is the area where the hog ranches have their improvements. I did see two people there. There could be no more than two residential establishments in the area, and I would state that in my opinion the property is not resided upon physically by twelve or more people. At this time I would like to swear in the City Clerk and have her testify concerning the question of , registered voters within the area. I am a notary public and as such can take her oath. The City Clerk was thereupon sworn in a a witnese by the City Attorney. CITY ATTORNEY: You are the duly elected, qualified and acting city clerk of the City of Arcadia? CITY CLERK: I am. CITY ATTORNEY: I will ask you if on November 5, 1956, you did not personally inspect the records of the Regis- trar of Voters of Los Angeles County? CITY CLERK: Yes, I did. CITY ATTORNEY: And that inspection was made to ascertain the number of registered voters, if any, shown by those records as registered at addresses within the territory under consideration for annexation to the City of Arcadia under proceedings known as Arcadia Annexation No. 15. CITY CLERK: Yes, I did,.Mr. Nicklin. CITY ATTORNEY: And did your investigation not cover territory in excess of the property itself that is being annexed? Did it not cover, in fact, the entire Chicago Park area? CITY CLERK: Yes. CITY ATTORNEY: And, as a matter of fact, did not your investigation disclose that there were but eight registered voters up to September 11, 1956, in that entire area whether it be included in the annexation or not? CITY CLERK: Yes, that's right. CITY ATTORNEY: And did it not further disclose that, at most, there were two registered voters who could possibly be registered at addresses within the territory being annexed? CITY CLERK: Yes, there were two. 0 -3- 11/7/5!6 I 3256 ,, . HEARING CITY ATTORNEY: And, in accordance with the foregoing, is PROPOSED it not your opinion that the property is uninhabited as ANNEXATION defined in Section 35303 of the Government Code? NO. 15 CITY CLERK: That is correct. CITY ATTORNEY: And you have a report to that effect, in so many words? CITY CLERK: Yes, I do and I submit it herewith. CITY ATTORNEY: Please file that in the record. That is all -that I have. It has covered the basic points." Attorney Oscar Trippet, counsel for Graham Brothers, Inc., addressed the Council. He stated that he would like to present two affidavits as to jurisdictional questions. One was the affidavit of Mr. Cox who made a study of the assessment roll available on November 5, 1956 - that, theoretically, it is available on October 20,19956► He Odad that in the original assessment roll the territory to be annexed had been assessed at $15,700, with Lots 1 and 2 at $4800; while in the subsequent assessment roll the area was assessed at $49,880, with some $38,000 assessed to Lots 1 and 2. The value of the two lots had been raised by eight times, but not the other assessments; that it phould be realized that there has been no change in value of any of that property. He made the statement for the record in the event that the validity of the proceedings would be tested; that these proceedings may have to be tested in court. He added further that it is required that written notice be sent of the proposed an- nexation to each person who is assessed at the last Equalized County Assessment Roll';'that" the "City Clerk used the 1955 -56 assessment roll. Mr. H. Randall Stoke addressed the Council, protesting the proposed Annexation--No.•15; stated that the 1955 -56 Equalized Assessment Roll was used by the City Clerk in determining;"sufficiency of the August 7; 1956, petition for annexation and was also used in sending out notices, but the City has now switched to the 1956 -57 roll. The proceedings as set forth in Section 35300 of the Govern- ment Code refers to the figures as shown by the last— Equalized Assessment = Roll.' The figures as-shown on October 16, 1956, are "'tho'se bf =the 1955 -56 roll. Mr. Stoke quoted a section from Section 32006 of the Govern - ment'Code which = provides for a period of^fifty days after filing'of a•notice of intention to incorporate, no petition shall be filed with or' no-prbceedings by a legislative body of any City for annexation of any territory shall be held; -that if the City insists upon August 22, 1956, as_the date of the petition, then this action is subsequent t6•th6 action of Duarte,. which -filed,a petition to incorporate on August'17, 1956, the proposed incorporation including a part of the proposed Annexation -No. 15. - -He added-that later, on August 22, 1956, Duarte revised their boundaries to exclude the present proposed annexation, but that there:is no pro- vision for the withdrawal of any territory once a notice has been filed or the abandonment of_any such notice. Attorney Trippet addressed the Council-again, saying that the -City could be involved in police and fire pro - tettion if they annexed the property. Mr. W. H. Holabird, 318 East Union, Pasadena, a real estate appraiser, spoke of the'detrimental effects that would result upon the Graham Brothers property if the propose& annexation occurred; that the proposed -4- 11/7/56 325'7 HEARING annexation would cut thro PROPOSED property with the result ANNEXATION taxing entities; and the N0. 15 be changed by reaoning or figures of the loss that tion. Mr. Holabird added opposed to the quarrying for annexation but to the client's property to the ugh the Graham Brothers' that it would be placed in two use of the strip in Arcadia may condemnation. He quoted could be sustained by annexa- that his company was not operations of the petitioner annexation of part of his City of Arcadia. City Attorney Nicklin inquired of Attorney Oscar Trippet if, to his knowledge, there was any person owning or claiming to own property within the territory proposed to be annexed who had not received notice of the annexation proceedings. Attorney Trippet stated that he had been informed that Century Rock Products had not received a notice of.the proposed annexation. The City. - Attorney advised that he had mailed copies of both publications of the annexation notice to the petitioner;.that the Clerk's affidavit referred only to the notices she had personally mailed; that the law requires that she either mail, or cause to be mailed, notice to all persons owning property within the territory being annexed and that therefore the notice section had been complied with. Mr. Anton Hagen of the Norwood Village Improvement Association addressed the Council, sayint that there were over 15,000 people immediately adjacent to the property proposed to be annexed, and that they were opposed to the quarrying operations. He added that Mr. Rodeffer had petitioned the County three times to have the peoperty rezoned for mining purposes, but was denied each time. He read portions of a letter the association had sent to Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission protesting the rezoning of the area. He presented a petition to the City Clerk, bear- ing 113 signatures of citizens of the City of Arcadia, petitioning the City not to.annex the industrial section to the City of Arcadia. Bernard Sacks, Attorney, addressed the Council in defense of his client, Mr. Max Goldring. He pleaded that the property not be annexed for reasons of equity. He stated that the annexation would divide his client's property into three strips. He added that Chicago Park can eventually be developed into a residential area, and that his client owns considerable number of lots in that area; and that if the City annexes the area but later deannexes a part of it, his client's property may be left a floating island. Glenn R. Watson, Attorney for Century Rock Products, addressed the-Council and stated in part as follows: "I have, as Attorney for Century Rock Products, received notices of the protest.hearing. I received them.twice. I received them first at my request in the form of a copy of the.publication and again in the form of affidavits of publication. I have them here now in my possession. .I would like to address a question to Mr. Carozza,.City,Engineer. Mr. Carozza, is the so- called strip that has been discussed in excess of 200 feet in width? MR. CAROZZA: Certainly. MR. WATSON: Is it 265 feet wide, or thereabouts? MR. CAROZZA: Approximately 265 or 260 feet. -5- 11/7/56 3258 HEARING MR. WATSON: Thank you. And, if I may, if Mrs. Van PROPOSED Maanen is not in a position to answer at the moment, I ANNEXATION would like for the record to show one more thing. When Noe 15 you checked the Registrar of Voters, did you not find that c both on August 7 and on Auger 22 of 1956 there were less Q than twelve registered voters shown on the register? n • t CITY CLERK: Yes. i n MR. WATSON: As the hearing has progressed, it has been a u little difficult to keep the record straight, and with e your permission I would like to set it straight in two or d three respects. In the first place, with respect to the i 1956 -57 assessment roll and the affidavit that is not available for examination since the assessment roll was received from Sacramento, I. personally, and prior to the Issue of the recent tax bills, have been in the Assessor's office and have seen it. And, not only did I go there to see it and examine it with respect to the assessed valuations, but I discussed the matter with the person in charge of it as custodian and was told that both legally and in fact anyone with proper purpose can see that assessment roll at any time after it was received." Attoftey Watson stated further concerning the 800 percent tax increase on applicant's property that it had been purchased at a consideration of nearly a quarter of a million dollars; that the County Assessor had seen the revenue=,etampa and' -assessed .the property, accordingly„ the recenti talc bills being nearly $3,000..00.::That although; "Graham'Brbthers :cladswd their property was- worth'.a er million and :a quarter 'dollars:that.it.wasiassessed at::! only $44;000:00'. er_ ; He stated further that the applicant had gotten 100 percent unanimous approval and recommendation from the Regional Planning Commission that the property be zoned for a Q -Zbne: but that the Board .of: .,SupervisorB' had:,.. . reversed the Regional Planning .Commissi'on!s'repgr=endation. He 'stated .further that• Mr._'Randall. Stoke,_ 1n: addition to being attorney for Graham Brothers, ,has also ,appeared :as. :. attorney for-thetproposed Cityiof:Irwindale; and thereupon presented -a :map showing ;the proposed boundaries of. ;the...: City of Irwindale almost surrounding.the, applicant's:• property. Mr. Watson•stated further that:if the property is..,: annexed and applicant.allowed.to quarry Band and gravel, applicant would comply..with every reasonable restriction imposed for-.the protection of.property owners;.that, applicant would welcome such requirements.as.,an!eight -; foot high masonry wall of colored concrete, accompanied by planting;•that: all excavations be'at�a slope.of not,.... more than one foot,vertical to•one "foot horizontal;•,, that there be no night operations; that there- be,no; _ loud; speakers; that the grounds .and, rotaries be kept :._ wet at. all times -'- that ' all: . trucks- - before, leaving,the.;,, premises be sprinkled with. water;. that *• only; a,,wet., +E,;,. process rock,•sand,.and gravel operatipn,•be- ,conducted; •rr that all 'equipment be. first approved by the .A3r Pollution Control District; that.there.be;no water pollution,-,.all as contained in the Q- Zone•ordinance under which Mr..:.•.` Trippet''s clients, 'now.. operate. ..: Mr. Watson. presented five.photographs of. the area. and,,.;: explained: them as follows': ".One is-the spraying.on the__ screens. The next photograph •shows•the,-primary.crusher'- underground'. •The next picture•shoals,a •truck.in,actual operation- -on your property,; your, city - owned: property, t •_ showing-the truck dumping-'into;;the primary %crusher,whicp „i =6- 11/,7/56 3259 HEARING is an underground operation, showing the sprinkling process PROPOSED on the trucks and on the grounds." ANNEXATION NO. 15 He noted that a new high school had been recently c constructed immediately adjacent to applicant's present 0 operations. The truck traffic would use Rivergrade Road. n He pointed out the additional tax revenues and business t license revenues that would accrue to the city and 1 suggested a business license for quarrying at the rate of n one - fourth of one percent of the gross receipts. He U.. likewise submitted a commitment to.annex to the Arcadia e School District and to be taxed for outstanding bonded .d indebtedness of the City. Mr. E. 0. Rodeffer, President of Century Rock Products, spoke, saying that he had done business with the City of Arcadia for a number of.years; that the relationship had been a harmonious one, and that he would like to belong to the City. He sincerely believed that the annexation would not be a detriment to the people in the surrounding area, but would be an advantage to him as well as to the City of Arcadia in increased taxes. Mr. Dwight Hulse, Chairman of the Annexation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Arcadia, addressed the council advising them that the Chamber.of Commerce had gone on record favoring this annexation for several reasons: namely, the City does not have a balanced economy and that this annexation would help to create such a position; and that'the City can expand no further except through annexation. Mr. Ed Beaty, Secretary- Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, reiterated Mr. Hulse's statement that the Chamber of Commerce had gone on record endorsing the proposed annexation. No one else wishing to speak, Councilman Jacobi moved, that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised the City Council that upon completion of the hearing, the Council must adopt either an ordinance refusing to annex the property or an ordinance annexing the property. He added further that no proceedings were taken to classify the property concurrent with the annexation and that accordingly under the provisions of Ordinance No. 760, the property ' would automatically be classed as R -1 upon its annexation and until further proceedings are taken. The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 972, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIONATFD AS - SOIPI'FIEAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED ANNEXATION NO. 15.E Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading' of the full body of Ordinance No. 972 be waived. Said motion was seconded and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion "was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 972 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by -7- 11/5/56 0 HEARING PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO, 15 (continued) :3 8 Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips; Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis 3260 HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution (RES,..232) No. 232) that the zoning ordinance be amended by adding Section 10.1, creating a new "C -M" Commercial-Manufactur- ing Zone; Section 15.1, prohibiting access to a less restricted zone through property'in a more restricted zone; and by amending Section 11, "M -1" Zone, by removing therefrom any uses presently included therein and here- after to be-included in the neon C- M•:Zone. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney advised that this matter had been studied by the Planning Commission for some time; that the amendment by adding Section 10.1 merely creates a new zone classification and that further proceedings would be required to place any particular property into such a zone; that the amendment by adding Section 15.1 defines access across property as a use of property, No one in the audience desiring.to be-heard, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City :Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance necessary to 'incorporate the recommendations of the Planning Com- mission and to distribute copies thereof to the City Council prior to ita next meeting for their further study. -Said motion was seconded-by Councilman Reibold and_:.. carried unanimously. HEARING -Applications of Messrs.: Otto B.- Clepp, Keith H., Harris; SUSAN'S -and Chas, V. O'Brien to solicit home photography for_ OF Susan's of Hollywood.. HOLLYWOOD Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mr. Otto B. Clepp, Production Manager of Susan's, 1382 .North Ridgeway Place, Hollywood,. California,, spoke of the type of photography and the policy of the company. Mrs. Townes, General Manager_of•Susan's Studio,;. spoke of her work with the studio: No one else wishing to speak on the matter, motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded-by Councilman Jacobi and.;..• carried unanimously. The various council members expressed their disapproval of door -to -door soliciting. Motion was made by.Councilman Reibold.that:the,applica- tion of Susan's.of Hollywood for a door -to -door solici- tation license be denied, and the unused- portion_in.,,, excess of publishing the notice be refunded. -Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and' - carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and•Camphouse NOES:.. None ABSENT: COUnCilman Dennis -8- 11/71FFi 3261 HEARING Application of Collins P. McCracken for a tip sheet MCCRACKEN permit. Investigation report was submitted by the (tip sheet) Police Department. Report of.Chief of Police disclosed that the locations presently allotted to tip sheet salesmen, who have been licensed heretofore,•is crowded and the issuance of another license might add to the traffic problem during the racing season. Mr. C. P. McCracken, Inglewood, California, spoke on the tip sheets and the company he would represent. The City Attorney advised that under City Ordinance, the fee is set at $600; that no more than six men are allowed to operate in any one day under each permit; and that selections must be submitted to the Chief of Police prior to.the race. The Attorney added that a second ordinance provides that no material of any kind shall be distributed to any person in a vehicle unless the vehicle is lawfully. parked. Motion was made by.Councilman Jacobi that the hearing of Collins P. McCracken for a tip sheet permit be continued to the next regular meeting. Said motion wag seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on.roll.call vote.as...•_. follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Mayor Camphouse announced that the Council would adjourn later to the next evening at 8 p.m o'clock, and would consider the following items on the agenda: 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 at that time. HEARING Application of the Salvation Army for a license to pick SALVATION up-and solicit salvage. ARMY (salvage) Mayor Camphouse declared-the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to speak, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unani- mously. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the request of the Salvation Army to solicit salvage from door to door be denied, 16 keeping with the policy of controlling door -to -door activities. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis HEARING Application of Mrs. Elsie S. Ford and Mrs. Margaret H. REALSILK Corbett for licenses to conduct door -to -door sales for COMPANY Realsilk Company merchandise. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mrs. Elsie Ford, 156 La Porte Street, Arcadia, California, addressed the Council, informing them of the company she represented and the type of work she would be doing. -9- 11/7/56 .r. I ' . o 3262 The Council members expressed the opinion of disapproving of door -to -door solicitations, but did not object to the business if an office were established in the City, whereby'the City would receive the 1 percent sales tax. -Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the applica- tions of Mrs. Elsie S. Ford and Mrs. Margaret H. Corbett for licenses to conduct door -to -door sales for Realsilk Company be denied. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: .Councilman.Phillipq: recalled that at,the time the previous request to hold such roadeo, the representative from the•California School Bus Employees' Association ,informed the.members,of the Council that due to prior planning, expenditure and publicity, that if they could hold :the :roadeo .in •Arcadia at-that time they would not request,. permission in the future. - Councilman Phillips also.-stated that due to the peculiar circumstances he voted "AYE" but that he would not so vote again. The members of the,Council concurred. , Motion was made.by;Councilman Phillips that the request of-the California,School Employees' Association to hold their annual school bus roadeo on the parking lot,of the anta ; Anita Race. Track on •May 25,.,• 1,957,,, be, denied :S , Said :motion was seconded •by :Councilman,4acobi .and: carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: _ Councilmen •Jacobi, ,Phillips, Reibold.,';and.'.:. Camphouse: NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Request of West Arcadia Business Association:fgr'per mission to .conduct Band Review on November' 17,,•1956'.; The City Manager recommended the granting of this request. AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis HEARING 'Application of Mrs. Carol L. Thomas, 1110 South CHILD CARE Mayflower, for renewal of license to permit child care RENEWAL in her home. (Mrs. Thomas) Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the request of Mrs: Thomas for renewal. of license -far. child (rare be %4=ved. , Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. SCHOOL BUS .Application; of the California School Employees.! Ad000i- ROADEO ration to hold their.annual: school bus: roadeo on ;the :parking •lot of ; the Santa Anita Race Track..on May. - 25.,.7,957 Mr.- Earl: Nelson, resident,:-9f. Los. Angeles,,. spoke. . on. ; behalf of the California•.School Employees'.Associ $ tion, requesting permission.to hold the annual school bus roadeo. The•City Manager reported that's similar request came::._ before the. Council .on May 15; 1956,.• for' '.a 1956 !roadeo,.. at.eahich time the Council granted the request after,.-,.. protest: .Councilman.Phillipq: recalled that at,the time the previous request to hold such roadeo, the representative from the•California School Bus Employees' Association ,informed the.members,of the Council that due to prior planning, expenditure and publicity, that if they could hold :the :roadeo .in •Arcadia at-that time they would not request,. permission in the future. - Councilman Phillips also.-stated that due to the peculiar circumstances he voted "AYE" but that he would not so vote again. The members of the,Council concurred. , Motion was made.by;Councilman Phillips that the request of-the California,School Employees' Association to hold their annual school bus roadeo on the parking lot,of the anta ; Anita Race. Track on •May 25,.,• 1,957,,, be, denied :S , Said :motion was seconded •by :Councilman,4acobi .and: carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: _ Councilmen •Jacobi, ,Phillips, Reibold.,';and.'.:. Camphouse: NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Request of West Arcadia Business Association:fgr'per mission to .conduct Band Review on November' 17,,•1956'.; The City Manager recommended the granting of this request. 3263 Motion was made by.Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of West Arcadia Business Association for permission to conduct a Band Review on November 17, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Reibold and carried unanimously. TRACT Recommendation of-the Planning Commission that the tenta- NOS. tive maps of Tract Nos. 23143, 23144, and 23145 23143 (located on the northerly extension of Highland Oaks 23144 Drive and Canyon Road) be approved, subject to the fol- 23145 lowing conditions: 1. That all improvements required by the Subdivis- ion Ordinance shall be installed to the satis- faction of the City Engineer; 2. That a surety bond shall be poaW Hith the City to guarantee the construction of the Canyon Road access to connect with Highland Oaks Drive within one year; 3. That a 36 foot roadway section be constructed in the 60 and 50 foot rights of way and a 30 foot -roadway section be constructed in the 400 &. rights of way, except that Canyon Road shall i have not less than a 36 foot roadway; 4. That a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement be provided on each side of the 40 foot rights of way; 5. That deed restrictions prohibit the changing of any drainage after the original construction, and establish a building line 30 feet from the front property line. Attorney Neuhoff,,representing the George Elkins Company, discussed the 36 foot roadway, stating that he believed a'30 foot width would be sufficient. ., The City Attorney pointed out that the homes constructed in this area would be of the finest and there would be a lot of entertaining; consequently, there would be a need for sufficient parking width. Mrs'. Tegart, Engineer for Camden Wilshire Company, discussed the;water. situation. He.believed a water tank 15 feet in diameter and 12 feet high would be sufficient. When questioned about the cost, he said he would not hazard an answer. He added that the average family uses about 10 gallons per minutes at the maximum. Councilman Phillips suggested that the company put in the line and the pumps; and the City, the tanks. It was suggested that further discussion be held in this matter at the adjourned meeting the following evening, at which time they may have advice from the Water Superintendent. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented and read the title of NO. 2824 Resolution No. 2824, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SPECIFYING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE REPLACE- MENT OF CERTAIN STREET EXCAVATIONS BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ". -11- 11/7/56 3264 ,,:,. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2824 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:' AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES:, None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2824 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented -and read the--title of Resolu- NO. 2823 tion No. 2823, entitled:' "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T#iE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,' APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR.MAJOR CITY STREETS ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2823 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and-carried-on. roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None Jr— ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2823 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried.on roll call—vote—as follows: ',I. AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None' ".. ABSENT: . Councilman Dennis ADJOURNMENT:Motion was made by'Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn-to 8 p.m., November-8, 1956.+' Said'motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and.carried unanimously. -12- 11/7/56 3265 M I N U T E S• NovEMSER 8, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular adjourned meeting in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., November 8, 1956. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Attorney Neuhoff asserted that unless they proceeded soon, they would be compelled to delay operations until next spring. He added that they could not make any commitments until he knew.what liabilities might be involved. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to work with the Geo. Elkins Company and attempt to arrive at a solution of the water problem and, if possible, make a report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor, Camphouse appointed Councilmen Dennis and Reibold, the City Manager, the City Engineer, and the Water Superintendent, to the committee to work with the Geo. Elkins•Company to study the water situation and report back` to.- the' C6un6ii . CHANGE OF Planning Commission recommended approval of the request SETBACK of Clyde and Doris K. Turk 53 Eldorado Street, for a REQUEST change of setback on Lot 14, Block 671, Santa Anita (Turk) Tract. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation- of,,the Planning Com- mission and approve the request- of.Clyde and Doris K. Turk for•'a''change,of ,setback, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. and Camphouse ABSENT: None TRACT NOS. Tentative maps of Tract Nos. 23143, 23144, and 23145, 23143 located on the northerly extension of Highlands Oaks 23144 Drive and Canyon Road. 23145 (continued) Attorney Neuhoff reported that he had endeavored to get some figures on the cost of water facilities from the City Water Superintendent, but there seemed to be some problem in estimating the costs. He added that Mr. Tegart, their engineer, has tried to work out some figures along that line, and that their company is will- ing to assume a reasonable cost for the pumps; however, without the Water Superintendent's report, he cannot make a proposal. Councilman Dennis believed it would be expedient to bring this matter to a conclusion between now and the next regular meeting. Attorney Neuhoff asserted that unless they proceeded soon, they would be compelled to delay operations until next spring. He added that they could not make any commitments until he knew.what liabilities might be involved. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to work with the Geo. Elkins Company and attempt to arrive at a solution of the water problem and, if possible, make a report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor, Camphouse appointed Councilmen Dennis and Reibold, the City Manager, the City Engineer, and the Water Superintendent, to the committee to work with the Geo. Elkins•Company to study the water situation and report back` to.- the' C6un6ii . CHANGE OF Planning Commission recommended approval of the request SETBACK of Clyde and Doris K. Turk 53 Eldorado Street, for a REQUEST change of setback on Lot 14, Block 671, Santa Anita (Turk) Tract. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation- of,,the Planning Com- mission and approve the request- of.Clyde and Doris K. Turk for•'a''change,of ,setback, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. 'I � LOT SPLITS Request of Frances Keller, 615 South Baldwin Avenue. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, 132 subject to the following conditions: (Keller) 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for each parcel; 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 3266 4. That the stables on the north parcel and the connecting breezeway be removed or be demolished by April 1, 1957; 5. That the existing driveway be reconstructed to provide a separate driveway for each lot upon which any structure is to remain. Mr. Karl Lowe, Arcadia real estate broker, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that the applicant wished to sell the property as is and objected to the condition of removing the stables. The Council members discussed the situation, stating that the non - conforming use should not be continued. It was recommended by the City Staff that a cash bond of $1,000.00 be posted to assure the removal of the-barn. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the matter be taken under advisement until the City Attorney can make a recommendation in the matter. Said motion was later withdrawn by Councilman Dennis. After further discussion by Mr. Lowe, the.Council members, and the City Engineer, motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Lot Split 132 and declare its intention to approve the lot split subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission and an additional agreement in the escrow that a $1,000 cash bond be posted, in form approved by the City Attorney, to insure compliance with the conditions. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis. Mr. De Silva spoke, saying that the new owner would be willing to remove the barns about April 1, 1957, and that it would not be. necessary to have a cash bond posted to insure this promise. The above motion of Councilman Phillips was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Relbold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLIT Request of Carlton S. Smith, 422 Eldorado Street to 133 subdivide into one 48 foot lot and one 54 foot lot. .(Smith) Since the majority of lots on the street are 65 feet or more, and the new lots would be substandard in width, the Planning Commission recommended that this request be denied without prejudice. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission with reference to Lot Split No. 133 and.that the -2_ 11/8/56 3267 lot split be disapproved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. . LOT SPLIT Request of Edward J. De Muth, 603.West Camino Real. Rec- 134 ommended for approval by the Planning Commission, subject (De Muth) to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineert 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion as to Lot Split No. 134 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried.unanimously. TRACT NO. Tentative map of Tract No. 23433, located west of Holly 23433 Avenue and south of Lemon Avenue. Because a section of Wistaria Avenue extending westerly from Holly Avenue would be separated from the existing portion of Wistaria Avenue at Bella Vista Avenue by four lots, and that the remaining portion would be difficult to develop at a later date, the Planning Commission recommended that the request be denied without prejudice. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion and disapprove the tentative map of Tract No. 23433 without prejudice. Said motion was seconded by-Council- man Reibold and carried unanimously. PETITION FOR Petition from owners of property within the area bounded ANNEXATION by Live Oak Avenue, Peck Road, Jeffries Avenue and the Arcadia boundary for.annexatiori to the City. Reports of the Planning Consultant, Planning Commission and the Committee consisting of the City Manager, City Engineer and City Attorney were submitted to the City Council. Mayor Camphouse advised that as the City of Monrovia has instituted proceedings to annex this area, the City of Arcadia could take no action. Mrs. H. B. Holliday, 2600 South Tenth Avenue, Arcadia, inquired about the report and was advised to contact members of the committee. Copy of said report was sub- mitted to Mrs. Holliday by the City Clerk. Mr. Edward Newell, 2662 South Mayflower Avenue, Arcadia, stated the petitioners were most desirous of being annexed to the City of Arcadia and hoped that the Council would look with favor on such a possibility. Petition and reports were noted and ordered filed. BRIDLE Communication from Mr. Paul Massier, Chairman of the TRAIL_ Property Owners Group regarding proposed riding and hiking trail through Arcadia. Mrs. Ruth Magill, 1120 Highland Oaks Drive, spoke regard- ing the matter, asking the City Council to study the report; that the Property Owners Group would appreciate their decision. Mayor Camphouse stated the Council would take the matter under advisement. -3- 11/8/56 326? PETITION Petition was submitted, signed by residents of Camino Real (TRAFFIC) Avenue bOween Holly Avenue and E1 Monte Streets, requesting that the speed limit of 25 miles per hour, as posted on that street, be strictly enforced. Mayor Camphouse requested the City Manager to answer the letter and inform the petitioners of the new radar program the City is about to undertake. SALE OF Requests of the Arcadia De Molays and the Arcadia Fire - CHRISTMAS men's Association to sell Christmas trees. The request TREES of the Arcadia Firemen's Association was to use the property at 100 South Second Avenue, which property has become a City park and part of the school system, Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve both requests and that the Arcadia Fire- men's Association be notified by the City Manager that a new location will have to be found, said location to be approved by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived in approving the above requests. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. FUND DRIVE Request of the Los Angeles County Heart Association to ,'%'- solic'it funds during the• month- of February; ,`1957•. The-Council ,members discussed: the: possibility. of a •united drive for charities,:collectively instead of.,a number of individual drives. Notion was•made by Councilman Dennis that the'request,of• the Los Angeles County_Heart Association to solicit funds in a door -to -door campaign be denied without prejudice. Said motion was'seconded by CouncilmanJacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:- AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi; Phillips,. Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None' ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips absented himself from .the meeting:at, 9:15.P.m. TRANSFER Request from the City Manager that $18,000.00 of the OF $82,990:00 partial appropriation for the construction of;. FUNDS a reservoir at the St, Joseph:'site be used to.purchase..: materials for the relocation.of.:its water mains. at..the crossings of the east and west-branch of the Arcadla.Wash, which amount will be fully reimbursed by the Corps of Engineers, U. A. Army. When reimbursement .is. made, it• ' 4ill• be• crodited to the! original fund.. ? ,. Motion;was•made by Councilman Dennis that theiCity; Council approve the transfer'of funds in accordance with.- the-request-of the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by'Councilman Reibold. carried on :roll call; vote "ad follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi;•Reibold-, and . Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT:.. Councilman Phillips -4r 11/8%56 !' 32(,;g NEW Request of City Controller for purchase-of an additional EQUIPMENT accounting machine from the Council Contingency Fund at an approximate cost of $6800.00. Said request has been approved by the City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that $6800 be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to Account No. 104.20 for the purchase of a new accounting machine in'the City Controller's office. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi . and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips VACANCY Notification from the Planning Commission of the PLANNING expiration of the term of office of Mr. W. P. Sorenson. COMMISSION Notice was noted and ordered filed. Mayor Camphouse advised that the matter of appointment to the Commission would be taken under advisement. REPORT Report from the City Manager and the City Controller on the Capital Outlay Program. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the report be taken under advisement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. NOTICES OF Notices from County Boundary Commission that the Cities Of ANNEXATION El Monte and Monrovia. have filed proposals -for . amexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation No. 96 to the City of E1 Monte and Nos. 20, 21, and 22 to City of Monrovia. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the notice be noted and filed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. NOTICES Notices of Intention from Los Angeles County Board of OF Supervisors to circulate petitions in certain unincorpor- INCORPORATION ated territory of Los Angeles County for incorporation of new cities to be known as: . City of Duarte City of Irwindale City of Rosemead Notices were noted and ordered filed. ORDINANCE - The City Engineer presented; discussed, and read the NO. 971- title of Ordinance No. 971, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA$ CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAKING ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 971 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 971 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by -5- 11/8/56 C 3270 Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: - AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips RESOLUTION The City Engineer presented, discussed, and read the N0, 2821 title of Resolution No. 2821, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2737 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 THEREOF, AND CREATING A POSITION OF ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2821 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2821 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: ,AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold,- and,Camphouse NOES: hone ABSENT: Councilman Phillips RESOLUTION The'City Engineer presented, discussed, and read the ' NO. 2822 title of Resolution No. "2822, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE•CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON SOUTH SECOND AVENUE AND ON DUARTE ROAD "..' Motion was made by Councilman Dennis.that.the reading .of the full'body of Resolution No. 2822 be waived. Said motion.was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: -AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse . ,NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion was made by Councilman.Dennis that Resolution :No.. 2822 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: :AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips RIO HONDO The City Engineer reported.on the status.of: the sale of PROPERTY 18,plus•acres in the Rio Hondo area to the G. M. 8c S. Co. -7q 3, Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the,deed for.the sale of the 8 plus acres in the Rio -Hondo area.to: the. G. M. & S. Co., and that the same be placed_in•escrow for delivery to purchaser upon compliance with•the,: terms of.escrow. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and. carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and'Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips -6- 11/8/56 ^ 327! LOT SPLITS No. 57. Recommendation of the City Engineer that the NO. 57 City Council give final approval to the lot split request NO. 117 of Mrs. Elvira L. Orsborn, 402 West Lemon Avenue,.all conditions having been fulfilled. No: 117. Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Council give final approval to the lot split request of Frank B. and Adella Lombard, 531 West Camino Real, all conditions having been fulfilled. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recommen- dations of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Splits No. 57 and No. 117 be granted as requested. Said motion was-seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CASSADY Letter from County Board of Supervisors advising the PROPERTY Council that the strip of land should be made part of (40 foot the Arcadia County Park to forestall the possibility of strip) .obnoxious uses being made by private ownership. There was d scussion among the Council members as to the improvement and widening of the road adjoining the 40 foot strip of land. The City Engineer reported that the road could not be widened south of the Armory. He reported further that the Council had indicated its willingness that the curbs and gutters be developed along the entire length of the road in another year with gas tax funds. The Engineer added that the estimated cost of the strip is $40,500; the cost of improving the entire - length of the road with curb and gutter, $15,000. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the letter from the County Board of Supervisors be answered and a request made that the road be improved.as one of the conditions of acquiring the 40 foot strip of land. Said motion was seconded by Councilman.Dennis, but there was no vote on the motion. The City Engineer advised that the City could assume the cost of developing the road, which would amount to $15,000 and contribute $10,000 to the cost of acquiring the strip of land for the park with the condition that the acquisition is completed during the'current fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the improvement of eastbound Huntington Drive at a cost of $15,000 and a contribution of $10,000 toward the cost of acquiring the 40 foot strip of land as an addition to the Arcadia County Park, on condition that it is acquired during the current fiscal year. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips CONSTRUCTION Request of Hinshaw's to extend the 5th window on AT Baldwin onto the sidewalk approximately 36 inches. The HINSHAW'S structure will be in existence only from November 11 through December 27, 1956, as a Christmas attraction. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that permission be given to Hinshaw's to undertake the construction as explained in their letter of November 7, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. -7- 11/8/56 3272 RECREATION The City-'Manager reported that the Recreation.Commission COMMISSION has requested that their meetings be held on the first AND Wednesday of each month instead of the second Thursday HEALTH which had been scheduled previously. The Health and AND Sanitation Commission also will change their meeting SANITATION date to the first Thursday of each month. COMMISSION MEETING Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City DATES Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper documents to show the change in meeting dates. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. THIRD Communication from Dr. Dice of the names chosen for the AVENUE name of the Third Avenue School. BONITA PARK SCHOOL SCHOOL was the first selection, with the request that the street( south of the playground be named BONITA STREET, and the park area, BONITA PARK. The second choice was PARKSIDE SCHOOL. , Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the name selected as first choice for Third Avenue School, the street, and park be approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper documents. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. AMERICAN The City Manager reported that the American Municipal MUNICIPAL League will hold a meeting in St. Louis on November 25 - .LEAGUE 29, inclusive, and suggested that the.Mayor be authorized MEETING to attend; that funds are available in the current budget. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor be authorized to attend the American Municipal League Meeting in St. Louis on November 25 through 29, inclusive, and visit some of the cities in the general area of St. Louis to study improvements and report back to the Council; and that an itemized expense account be presented upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dennis,, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips MINUTES Mayor Camphouse reported that Mr. Dwight L. Hulse, OF representative on the Watershed Commission, had filed WATERSHED with him the minutes of the meetings; and that the meet - COMMISSION ing on the 15th will be one in which they are asking for an increase in funds for watershed conservation. CITY OF HOPE The Mayor reported that he had received a letter from FUND.DRIVE the.City of Hope requesting permission'to conduct a fund raising campaign. The Council members expressed the opinion of looking forward to a united fund drive for all charities. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor be authorized to refuse the request of the City of Hope. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. A T: yo y 'Clerk -8- 11/8!36 32'78 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1956 'The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., November 20, 1956. INVOCATION Dr. Sargis M. Benjamin, Assistant to the Minister of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem.Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag:_ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold. ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse HEARING Application of Collins P. McCracken for a tip sheet (McCracken) permit. continued The City Clerk reported that she had been notified by Mr. McCracken on the telephone that he was withdrawing his.application, and would confirm it by letter. As yet, she had not received such confirmation. The City Attorney advised that the hearing should be continued until such time as said communication is received. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that-the hearing be continued to 8 p.m., December 4, 1956, the next regular 'Council meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Alfred B. Wallick for a license to conduct (Wallick) a used,car business at 415 East Huntington Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Dennis declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard either for or against the granting of the application,,,the-hearing was declared closed. The City Manager recommended that.the request be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the applica- tion of Alfred L. Wallick to conduct the business of selling used cars at 415 East Huntington Drive be approved, and that the City Clerk be authorized to refund -the unused portion of the investigation fee as determined by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried-on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman.Camphouse TRACTS Report from Committee appointed-to study tentative maps No. 23143 of property located on the northerly extensions of No. 23144 Highland Oaks Drive and Canyon Road. No. 23145 _Attorney Neuhoff, of the Geo. Elkins Company, asked and consented that action on tentative maps of Tracts No. 23143, 23144, and 23145, be continued until the next .327* regular meeting of December 4, 1956, giving him sufficient time for conferences with the company. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the tentative maps of Tract'Nos. 23143, 23144, and 23145, be continued until the n*kt regular meeting of December 4, 1956. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PETITION The City Clerk presented and read a petition submitted (street for the installation of fi street lighting system on both lighting sides of First Avenue between Duarte Road and Diamond system) Street. Said petition was signed by 28 property owners, who stressed the fact that the area is primarily com- mercial and without adequate lighting. Report submitted by the City Engineer was read, recommend- ing that such district be formed under the Municipal Lighting Maintenance District Act of 1927 for the maximum period of five years and re- formed upon expiration for a minimum of 1j years; during which time repayment of the installation cost of $5&00.would be made through one hundred percent maintenance and operation assessment to the district, and the funds for installation costs be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund. The City Attorney advised that legally it is possible to Install a lighting system:•in a business district - without:,° taxing any of the owners.on•the- business street; that there is inherent danger in inadequate lighting of a business area r Motion,.was.made by Councilman�Phillips that�the .petition for thelinstallation of.a.street lighting.system:on -both sides of First Avenue between Duarte Road and Diamond Street be granted; that the City Manager and City Attor- . ney'be instructed to•prepare the proper proceedings for the creation of the lighting district; that the-amount'•of. $5800 from .the Council•Contingency.Fund be-earmarked for :..; such installation'and•that this should not;be••considered as setting -a precedent-in covering the cost of installa- .tion for.'future lighting districts. Said motion was.seconded by Councilman Reibold.and car-: - ried on roll call vote as follows: •• AYES: ..Councilmen Dennis,•Jacobi,•Ph1111ps, and -, • I • , Reibold ..NOES:. None ABSENT: -Mayor Camphouee•:. PETITION Report1from Mr. Everett Mansur, City Planning Consultant, (annexation) concerning the petition submitted to the City to consider annexing property bounded by Jeffries Avenue, Peck Road, and.the Monrovia and Arcadia City-boundaries. This - _proposed annexation includes a! triangular area which..was- - _included. - .within .the••previous.proposed annexation... •: •reported`on October 22, 1956.,.--- .The report was noted'and ordered filed. REQUEST Report :from City-.Engineer,-,Assistant Fire Chief-; :and:, : • VARIANCE Building Inspector, concerning.request•for : var];ance.. FROM from-Building Code to allow an unprotected steel build- BLDG.-CODE :ing.'for an automobilerlaundry at 66. West Las.Tunas _.. (automobile •.Drive..•'Denial was recommended by.the: committee as.the laundry) "Bullding-Code allows.the construction of- this -type of , building in -No.. I :Fire Zone.not to exceed 2500 square •. .feet; the request is fora building:containing.,3200. . square feet. .I 32'6- Councilman Phillips was of the opinion tha't'it seems impossible to improve that particular location, as a snag presents itself each time an- attempt is made for development of this triangle. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the Committee be accepted and that the request for a variance from the Building Code at 66 West Las Tunas Drive be disapproved:. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi, but no action was taken by reason of the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Reibold and Jacobi NOES: Councilmen Phillips and Dennis ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Action was deferred until the next regular meeting. LOT SPLIT Recommendation of City Engineer that final approval be NO. 127 given Lot Split No. 127,MILDRED C. FERRIS, 915 La (final) Cadena Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recom- mendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 127 be given final approval. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. COMPLETION CONSTRUCTION Recommendation of the City Engineer that improvements WORK on Bonita Street be accepted as constructed and that (Bonita St.) final payment be authorized to Osborn Company. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Dennis, and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse REQUEST.TO Recommendation of the City Manager that the request of SELL the Men's Club of the Arcadia Community Church to sell XMAS TREES Christmas trees on the corner of Third and Live Oak be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the request of the Men's Club of the Arcadia Community Church to sell Christmas trees on the corner of Third and Live Oak be granted.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. POLICE Recommendation of the City Manager that the City enter CARS into a contract with the Western Auto Leasing Company (WALCO), owned and operated.by Mr. Ray Anderson, whereby the City lease nine Chevrolet Bel Air sedans and one station wagon. The City Manager reported that the cost would be 6j cents per mile if the company furnished the gasoline, and 41 cents per mile, if furnished by the City. He believed it would be to the advantage of the City to take the lower rate and furnish the gasoline. Mr. Greg Kornbacher and Mr. William Wegge of the Vehicle Leasing Company addressed the Council. Mr. Kornbacher asked for consideration of their proposal to lease cars to the City. Mr. Wegge stated that he had misunderstood the requirements of the City and suggested the City accept the recommendation of the City Manager. -3- 11/20/56 3276 The City Manager stated that the City had experienced seven very successful years with the Western Auto Leasing Company in the past and recommended entering into such a lease with this company. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with the Western Auto Leasing Company for the leasing of nine Bel Airs and one station wagon, in accordance with the proposal, and in the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis requested the -City Manager to make a report on the four new City cars 90 days prior to the expiration of the current contract, giving due consideration to lease purchase of cars for 'the City. Mr. James P. Frazer,-600 North Old Ranch Road, asked, in view, of a recent Arcadia Tribune.ed"1t0r1a1,:•s release by the West Arcadia '.Businessmerr''s•:Association and the defeat of the Baldwin-Avenue extension bond issue, whether'the City Council intended to use other funds or take other means to intall an under - pass at Colorado Boulevard,, connecting•,Baldwin •. Avenue with Foothill Boulevard., Councilman Phillips stated that these are - :changing •times;: that in his opinion it-was-unfair to ask., what the Council intended to do.two or three years nence.;-that speaking for himself, the election was conclusive as to the issue presented but that he would continue to be watchful with respect to the freeway program and developments. Councilman•Reibold stated that he has no. intention of spending money for the extension of Baldwin Avenue at this time; that the people of Arcadia voted that they did'not want.a'ppnd issue; they did not say they did not want Baldwin Avenue extended; that the vote was.the dembcratic way of letting the.!:. -.people decide the issue. Mr. Paul Malling, 316 Oxford Drive,-'objected-to a Council meeting being held in the morning when it is inconvenient for the public to attend And the • lack of publicity given the agenda and the.lneetings. The-City Attorney advised that the ` agenda•for.regu - •lar Coundl meetings is prepared considerably,in <<: advance.-of meetings, is sent to..the press and is available to any interested.person. As to:the; .•- Baldwin Avenue extension, that-the City has•a•• capital projects-program projected•pver the next ten years;•which does not include the extension of Bai'dwin Avenue;•that Mr. Phillips made•an,honest- "'statOwnt when'he said he had no present plans.for any such extension but would keep an open mind:on the subject in view of possible further developments. As to the Council meeting held in the morning when the ordinance calling the bond issue was adopted, -4- 11120%56.!. 32'77 that it was the last step in cal -ling the election; that it had been introduced.at-a previous meeting and had been discussed a number of times and had been publicized. As to adjourned meetings, that agendas are not usually prepared as adjourned meetings are usually held in order to either complete a regular agenda or to act upon specified matters which are usually indicated at the close of the preceding meeting; and-that occasionally routine matters are disposed of at such meetings. As to the bond election, the City Attorney advised that it could have been conducted separately by the City or consolidated, as it was, with the general election. That residents can cause a proper matter to be placed on the ballot by the-initiative process by filing a petition containing sufficient signatures. If it is a legislative matter, the Council must then either adopt it by ordinance or refer it to the people by calling a special election for that purpose. A charter amendment must be voted upon by the people In any event. Mr. Malling wanted to know what constituted sufficient signatures and for the expenditure pf how large an amount. He was advised that the expenditure or commitment of more money than the City has available during a•fiscal year requires a vote of the people. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and NO. 971 read the title of Ordinance No. 971, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT -PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAKING ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM ". Motion was made by Councilman.Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 971 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 971 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 971 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and .Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and NO. 972 read the title of Ordinance No. 972; entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF ARCADIA, ANNEXATION CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF NO. 15 CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS SOUTHEAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED ANNEXATION NO. 15." Motion was made'by Councilman Phillips that the read- ing of the full body of Ordinance No. 972 be waived. -5- 11/20/56 32'x'7 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: - Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Clerk read two letters•from the City of Monrovia, one from the City Clerk and the other from the Mayor Pro Tem, protesting the proposed annexation. Mr. Robert Thomas, Councilman from Monrovia, addressed the Council, protesting the annexation. He stated that the annexation-by Arcadia would stop the growth of Monrovia southward; that when they met with Arcadia Councilmen several weeks ago, it was their understanding there would be a moratorium on annexa- tions of uninhabited territory; that the benefits Arcadia will receive from the annexation would be slight in comparison to the damage it will do Monrovia; asked that the matter be held in abeyance until the two cities have time to work it out together. Mr. George Gaffney, 935 West Duarte Road, Vice Presi- dent of Greater Arcadia Improvement Association, protested the annexation, saying that the only justi- fication for annexing the property would be the revenue, jie,• believe.{! the • revenue ;would,,not.,be suffic- ient. reason :.to jeopardize the_public: health of the community; that the hog ranches in the proposed annexe- tion .would .be a., fly.menance that could,not,;be: eradi- cated as,readily by the City,•if it annexes territory with a non- conforming use, as the County will abolish such.; use within ,a, period..of,: three years; that the City would have to furnish water, police, and fire protec- tion to the - territory.• .. ....... . .. :... , Glenn Watson, Attorney,.for Century•,Rock_Pnoducts,,,,. spoke before the Council, reminding them that action could not •be deferred a,t,thts time, according.to - , - ,:, provision,of the,Government Code; that.the.Annexation is not just.;for. the revenue .today., but,to help maintain a,balanced economy for the,future Mr.;,, Luther ,Grotke, . 5380 North Durfee,., El, Monte, , spoke of the petition filed with,the City Clerk before the previous meeting;, a. petition,whi.ch,had -been•signed by Arcadia residents protesting the ..annexa,tion.,, Councilman,Reibold said•_that the matter .of_Annexation, No. 15 has been a public record for a long time;'that, in fact, a long, article regarding:_it-appeared : in,the . Arcadia Tribune; ,that; he was not,,aware of :any mora- torium,on annexations being agreed,upon between:•;•, Arcadia and .Monrovia; he, thought what was of;primgry importance was- that .tho.,wishes.of_.tbe people,who,,•. _ wanted,to be...anhezed.'stioialcl. first be .determined: ,._ Councilmen, Phillip s. and, Jacobi,,,who had attended.the feague . of ;California :Cities' - Conference; .at which 1'r ,•,; time they had.disciussed.with Monrovia councilmen boundary lines between the•cities, were not aware there, was.any.'agree.ment as 'to a,moratorium.on annexations. Mr. Loyd ,Brady,.,Gityi Manager, of Monrovia; addressed' . the Council, stating -that an economic city'j,_ voives , a •population of between 25,000 and. 200,,000;, that, below and. above those figupes.ttie cost per,capita,of„ operating a city increases; that 'Monrovia.is.jloolcing 32"9 forward to growth by expansion of its territory; that it would be logical for Monrovia to expand in the direction of the territory Arcadia is proposing to annex. Mayor Pro Tem Dennis read the following communication which he had.prepared: "The City -of Arcadia has not actively sought the annexation of adjacent county territory. This policy was clearly explained to members of the Monrovia City Council at a discussion with them at the recent League of Cities Conference. "Annexation No. 15 was instituted months ago by a petition filed last August by the owners of a majority of the property involved therein; hearings were set and held as required by law. "This City Council has always been ready to discuss the mutual problems of neighbor titles involving adjacent unincorporated areas, and is still glad to do so. We neither can legally nor have we attempted to establish any moratorium on annexation." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the commun- ication be phrased into a letter to be sent to the City Council of Monrovia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised that�the property adjacent to Peck Road was purchased for sewer farm purposes; -later, the City joined Sanitation District No. 15 and the property lay idle for a number of years; that it has recently been used for gravel extraction under leases with the exception of that part under easement to the Flood Control District; presently, there are leases for mineral extraction, from which the City receives royalties; recently eight acres south of the channel were sold for residential development. As to fire protection, the Attorney added that very little of that territory needed it, but additional protection could be secured from the County by.the.property remalning in the Coiinty-Fire.ProteCtion District.' As to the.hog ranches in the territory proposed "to be annexed, the City Attorney "stated that the Zoning. Ordinance h8s..a sound procedure for determining the termination date of non- conforming uses. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 972 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, explained, and read the NO. 973 title of Ordinance No. 973, entitled:. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 760 AND ADDING TWO NEW SECTIONS, NO. 10:1 AND NO. 15.1 ". Councilman Phillips believed that the provision requiring equipment rental service to have architec- tural approval was discriminatory, and other Council- men concurred. -7- 11/20/56 3A80 Motion was made bj Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 973 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: .Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and 11 Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that proposed Ordinance.No. 973 be amended by deleting "with architectural approval" in Item 11 under Section A. page 3, and, as amended, Ordinance No. 973 be intro- duced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the NO. 974 title of Ordinance No. 974, entitled: j'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 479 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION NO. 2 -A THERETO". Notion was made by Eouncilman Reibold,thatuthe..reading oS•the full body of Ordinance No. •974"be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote'as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None •• ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION No. 2825 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold•that;,Ordinance No,'974 be. introduced.. .Said motion- was:seconded by Councilman,Jacobi,and,carried . on , roll,call vote as follows. AYES:,-Councilman,Japgbi, Phillips.,)Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: .Councilman Camphouse The,,City AttorneY,presented,•.discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2825, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE•CITY COUNCIL OF,THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING. GRANT. DEED FOR. STREET. AND•HIOHWAY:,PURPOSES ". Mot ion ' was = made. by Councilman Phillipsvthat.:the. reading of the full body_of, Resolution No. 2825 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call votejas follows:, r,,,; AYES:,•: Councilmen Jacobi; Phillips,.Reibold, and,. :. Dennis . NOES: None' AEPENT: .;Councilman. , Camphouse Motion was,made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No:.2825 be adopted..•Said, motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:_. AYES :', .Councilmen *Jacobi,.'Phillips;. Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT:.,,-Councilman Camphouse 3281 THIRD AVENUE The City Attorney, referring to the request made of SCHOOL the Council at the previous meeting to approve the name of the School, street, and park, advised that the naming of the school is purely a function of the School Board; that Bonita Street had already been dedicated as Bonita Street; and that the City has never officially named any park so far as he could ascertain; that if they wish to adopt an ordinance or resolution naming the park, they may do so, but it Is not necessary. LIGHTING The City Attorney advised that the County Road Depart - DISTRICT ment will submit documents to the Council for consid- eration at its next meeting concerning the Lighting Maintenance District No. 903 which involves Temple City and Arcadia. The portion of the district in Arcadia is located in the area around Baldwin Avenue and Garabaldi. The Arcadia properties are not assessed for it, but technically they are included in the district. If Temple City incorporates, the district will automatically be dissolved as it will then be entirely within a city. The County proposes to annex District No. 903 to District No. 540 so that it will not aitDmatically be dissolved. VEHICLE The City Attorney advised that the - ,owner of one parcel PARKING (two lots) to be acquired for Parking District No. 1 DISTRICT has asked $27,000 but'would'accept'$26;000; that the NO. I appraised value of the roperty prior to commencement of the proceedings was $13,000; that an informal review of the figure by the appraiser indicated that its maximum value now is.$22,500; that even adding the cost of condemnation, the highest figure the staff could presently support would be $23,500; that condemnation proceedings would shortly be instituted to fix a date for establishing value of the property. He recommended that a_ special qualified appraiser be appointed and a special counsel hired for the trial of the case in the event it goes to trial. BEAUTIFICATION Councilman Jacobi read a letter from Mr. William S. PROGRAM Stewart, Director of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, indicating their willingness to cooperate with the City of Arcadia in developing their beautifi- cation projects. The Council spoke in appreciation of this offer. The City Engineer reported on various beautification measures, including new designs for the center parkway on Santa Anita Avenue. He added that the strip on Huntington Drive between Baldwin Avenue and Holly Avenue has already been approved by the Council, the first step of that improvement being the reduction of the island down to 16 feet; and that the cost of improving Colorado Street would be $12,500. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that $12,500 be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Fund to complete the Colorado Street Beautification Program. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse EXHIBITS Councilman Phillips brought up the matter of maps, IN pictures, or other written or printed material that HEARINGS is offered as evidence in a hearing; that these 10 3282 materials should be retained by the City Clerk and marked as Exhibit A, B, C, and the like. Motion was made by Councaman Phillips that any evidence or material that is presented for discussion, explanation, or persuasion at any hearing before the Council, a board, or a commission, is to be retained in the file of the City Clerk, board, or commission, until released by a particular board, commission, or the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CIVIL The City Clerk reported that she had been notified that DEFENSE the City is now officially a part of Area 'C' of the AREA "C" Civil Defense regions and that Integration would soon be under way. HOSPITAL Mr. Walter Hoefflin, Jr., presented the plans for the construction of the nurses' quarters. He added that hospital would like to place a plaque in the emergency ward honoring the City of Arcadia, and would welcome the Council's suggestion. . Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the plot plan and general design of the Agreement lease and the general design and elevation of the nurses' residence and school of ,.;:nursing as submitted in Plan 2A;.and that the Mayor and -,City Clerk;be: authorized to endorse.such,.approval on,two copies of,said plans.. Said.motion.was seconded,by Councilman Jacobi and carried on-roll-call vote as follows,:.• AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phill_ips,,Reibold,.and , Dennis NOES: None . ABSENT:. Councilman Camphouse Mayor Pro Tem Dennis appointed Councilmen Reibold and Phillips and,the City Manager.to create the,proper ,.,.•,, wording for the plaque to.be placed in.the•hospital_ emergency ward. Councilman Dennis inquired if the Hospital Foundation would be willing to release a.certain.portion of the land.located at the point of Holly Avenue, Huntington Drive, and Huntington Place for the purpose,-of,. erecting some type of decorative structure; an Arcadia City sign and an.appropriate Hospital sign. Mr. Hoefflin was of the opinion that it would be accepta- ble and stated he would be most willing to assist in the planning thereof. Motion was.made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council meet at the Hospital site on Sunday, December 22 1956, at 3 p.m. fora tour, of. the .facilities, zt which time.the.' laque will be .read and the City 'e check for $34,489.35 will be presented; that the City Manager and the City - Engineer be instructed to..:.: prepare a recommendation as to the amount ,of land the City would desire from the hospital; and that the. City Manager write to the hospital so:advising:.them of the recommendation and that-favorable consideration be giben'to beautifying that area. Said motion was seconded.by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. 3283 ORDINANCE NO. 975 ADJOURNMENT The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 975, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PRESCRIBING REGULAR MEETINGS OF ALL CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ". The City Attorney advised that it was not necessary to waive the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 975. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 975 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips, seconded by by Councilman Jacobi, and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. M o ATTEST: 4 �,�/ /�,- ; W Y� � � City Clerk J 11/20/56 3284 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL:OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1956 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m.y December 4, 1956. INOCATION The Rem. Thatcher Jordan, Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd,.offered the invocation: PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None BRIDLE Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the matter of TRAIL the Bridle Trail be removed from the pending agenda and tabled for the present. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, and added that such matters are referred to the County Regional Planning Commission. Said motion was carried unanimously. $1INUTES Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that 'the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 1956, of the regular adjourned meeting of November 8, 1956, and of the regular meeting of November 20, 1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Mr. Collins P..McCracken for a tip sheet McCracken permit. (cont.) The City Clerk reported that-she had received a letter from Mr. Collins�P. McCracken cancelling his application. Motion was made by Councilmah Jacobi that the hearing be closed and that the City Clerk be authorized to refund the unused portion of the, investigation fee, as determined by the City Manager, and that the requested permit be denied inasmuch as the request was withdrawn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as •follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips., Re.ibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Mayor- Camphouse announced: "The hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. VEHICLE having arrived, this is the time and place fixed for the PARKING hearing on the report filed in connection with proposed DISTRICT. Vehicle Parking District No. 2. It is also the time and NQ. 2 place fixed for the hearing on the formation of said district as proposed by Ordinance of Intention No. 970." The City Clerk reperted.thatr_ she had the four affidavits showing publlcation.,,postIng.and mailing of the ordinance of intention and mailing of the notice of.hearing•on.re- port, and presented the same to the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the-City Council note the four affidavits and file them-for the record. Said motion was seconded•by Councilman Jacobi-and' carried .unanimously. 3285 HEARING Mr. Franklin Hamilton, of O'Meiveny & Myers, explained VEHICLE the nature of the proceedings; that the Council 1s conduct - PARKING ing two.hearings - one-on the Debt Limit Report and a DISTRICT second on the Ordinance of Intention to determine Vether ts' NO. 2 parking•district.should be formed and the Council should go forward with the.proceedings; that the reports set o forth a map showing outlines of.the lands to be acquired, n with the Ordinance of Intentionialso setting forth the t boundaries and proposed - improvements; that the City will 1 handle the meeting in the following fashion: n u 1. 'The Debt Limit Report prepared by Mr. Laurence J. e Thompson, Assessment Engineer, ordered by the d Council to prepare the report, will be read. He will also give some testimony concerning the project. 2. The City Clerk will read any written protests which may have been filed with her. The Mayor will invite interested property owners to address the Council on the matter. 3. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council has three alternatives open: a. It may abandon proceedings in their entirety. b. It may go forward as proposed in the Ordinance of Intention. c. It may undertake proceedings to modify boundaries of district•or'modify the lands to be acquired for parking. In the latter event, if the Council deems it advisable to make modifications, it will be necessary for the Council to adopt.a resolution to continue this hearing and adopt a resolution of intention proposing the modifications. Assuming the Council decides to go forward with the project as proposed in the Ordinance of Intention, it will first adopt a resolution making the necessary findings under the Debt Limitation Act of 1931. If it finds the project feasible, in that resolution it will also waive the debt limits as provided in the 1931 Act. The Council will also introduce an ordinance ordering the district formed and ordering the City Attorney to acquire the property necessary for this project. He added that there were two items somewhat different from the prior hearing. In the case of ten or eleven parcels, the debt limits specified in the 1931 Act have been exceeded and if the Council desires to go forward, it will be necessary that those debt limits be waived; that by a four - fifths vote they may be waived. In the ordinance ordering the district formed, the.last one directed the City Attorney to bring a condemnation proceeding in order to acquire the property by contract. By previous resolution the Council ordered him to file a condemnation proceeding on the property, and such an action has been filed and is now pending. Accordingly, -the proposed ordinance would order the City Attorney to continue prosecution of that action. Mr. Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. Thompson read his report entitled "REPORT ON.THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA UNDER THE 18PECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931.'" filed with the City Clerk of Arcadia, California, on October 18, 1956, as follows: -2- 12/4/56 3286 1. Exhibit B, being a map showing the general nature, location, extent and exterior boundaries of said proposed Vehicle Parking District No. 2, which is the district of lands to be assessed to pay the costs of the proposed acquisition and improvement, and showing the general nature, location and extent of the property proposed to be acquired. 2. Exhibit C, being a plat showing the property proposed to be acquired and the general nature, location and extent of the proposed improvements to be made thereon. 3. Exhibit D, being a schedule showing the estimated cost of the proposed acquisition and improvement and the estimated expenses of the proceedings. The total shown �n said schedule are as follows: Total estimated acquisition cost $77,000.00 Total estimated improvement cost 11,160.00 Total estimated incidental expenses 537.0 , 4. Exhibit E, being a schedule showing as to each parcel of land to be specially assessed the following: (a) The parcel number corresponding to the number shown on Exhibit B.- (b) The assessed value -(land only) of such parcel as shown on the assessment roll of Los Angeles County for the fiscal year 1956 -1957. The total of said assessed values of land is $126,560.00. (c) The assessed value of the improvements on such parcel as shown by said assessment roll. The total of said assessed values of improvements is $146,570.00. (d) The true value (land only) of such parcel calcu- lated in accordance with the provisions of said Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act.of 1931. The total of said true values is $253,120.00. (e) The principal sum of all unpaid special assess- ments heretofore levied, and all special assessments required or proposed to be levied, and all special assessments required or proposed -3- Y� 12/4/56 'October 16, 1956 HEARING - "To the City Council of the City of Arcadia, - California VEHICLE - PARKING "Pursuant to Resolution No. 2791, adopted by you on July 3, DISTRICT 1956, a copy of which,is attached hereto marked Exhibit A. NO. 2 I hereby submit to you this report upon the proposed acquisition and improvement described in said resolution and in the petition referred to therein for the formation ,of, a vehicle parking district under the Vehicle Parking District Law of 1943 (Part 1 of Division 18 of the Streets and Highways Code) and to be designated Vehicle Parking District No. 2, of the City of Arcadia. This report is made under and in accordance with the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and b Majority Protest Act of 1931" (Division of the Streets and Highways Code). "The _following are attached hereto, marked as indicated, and made a part'hereof, to wit: 1. Exhibit B, being a map showing the general nature, location, extent and exterior boundaries of said proposed Vehicle Parking District No. 2, which is the district of lands to be assessed to pay the costs of the proposed acquisition and improvement, and showing the general nature, location and extent of the property proposed to be acquired. 2. Exhibit C, being a plat showing the property proposed to be acquired and the general nature, location and extent of the proposed improvements to be made thereon. 3. Exhibit D, being a schedule showing the estimated cost of the proposed acquisition and improvement and the estimated expenses of the proceedings. The total shown �n said schedule are as follows: Total estimated acquisition cost $77,000.00 Total estimated improvement cost 11,160.00 Total estimated incidental expenses 537.0 , 4. Exhibit E, being a schedule showing as to each parcel of land to be specially assessed the following: (a) The parcel number corresponding to the number shown on Exhibit B.- (b) The assessed value -(land only) of such parcel as shown on the assessment roll of Los Angeles County for the fiscal year 1956 -1957. The total of said assessed values of land is $126,560.00. (c) The assessed value of the improvements on such parcel as shown by said assessment roll. The total of said assessed values of improvements is $146,570.00. (d) The true value (land only) of such parcel calcu- lated in accordance with the provisions of said Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act.of 1931. The total of said true values is $253,120.00. (e) The principal sum of all unpaid special assess- ments heretofore levied, and all special assessments required or proposed to be levied, and all special assessments required or proposed -3- Y� 12/4/56 328' HEARING VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 to be levied under any completed or pending assessment proceedings other than the instant roceedings, upon such parcel. The total thereof is 1,389.08. (f) The estimated amount of the assessment to be levied upon such parcel to pay the costs and expenses of the proposed acquisition and improvement. The total of said;.estimated assessments is $95,595.00. "The bonds to be issued to represent assessments not paid within thirty (30) days after the recordation of the assess- ment shall extend over a period of nineteen (19) years from the 2nd day of January next succeeding the next October 15th following their date and the principal of said bonds shall be payable in twenty (20) annual installments. The maximum rate of interest to be paid on said bonds is six per cent (6%) per-annum. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd.) Laurence J. Thompson Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Bgkm?' The Assessment Engineer, Mr. Thompson, also read Exhibit D as follows: "VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTIMATED COSTS AND EXPENSES OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT Estimated Acquisition Costs: Parcel 1 $77,000.00 Total $77,000.00 Estimated Improvement Costs: 1. Grading and preparation of subgrade 32,000 sq. ft. @ $0.10 per sq. ft. " 3,200.00 2. A. C. Pavement: - 698.113 tons @ $8.50 per ton 5,934.50 3. Driveway Aprons 600 sq. ft.. @ $0.375 per sq. ft. 525.00 4. wheel Bumpers 870 lin. ft. @ $1.00 per lin. ft. 870.00 54 Painting stall lines, etc.: 194 stalls @ $3.25 per stall 63C.50. Total 11,160.00 Estimated Incidental Expenses: Engineering and Inspection 1,000.00 Publishing g, Printing, etc. 500.00 Legal fees, including 6nd3mation 4,935.00 Assessment Preparation 500.00 Issuing and Selling Bonds Total _00_.00 7�u35 00 7,435,n,_ Grand Total of Estimated Costs and Expenses $35,595.00" -4- 12/4/56 4, HM HEARING The City Clerk reported there were no written protests VEHICLE filed with her up to the time of the hearing. PARKING DISTRICT Mayor Camphouse then asked: "Does any person wish to make N0. 2 an oral protest ?" Mrs. Mary Anne Phelps, 17 Wheeler Avenue, addressed the Council, saying that she was not protesting the parking district but questioned the amounts of the assessment, and wondered how they arrive at the specific'amounts. She said that on her property, two parcels of Lot 5, the assessed value of the land was $1020, on the buildings $950; the true value, $2040; and the amount of the assess- ment, $2,252.20.- She added that another piece of property in the district, that of the Thrifty Drug Store, had an assessed value of the land at $11,800, and of the buildings at $32,540, the true value at $23,600, and the amount of the assessment at $6,442.51. She wondered why her assessment was higher than the true value of her land while that of the Thrifty Drug Store was lower than its true value. Mr. Thompson replied that one - fourth of the total cost of the district is calculated on the assessed valuation of the land and buildings and three - fourths on area; that by by so doing the more valuable piece of land and improve- ments are taken into consideration in arriving at the assessment; that true value is merely double the assessed valuation and has no bearing on the assessment figure; that in the preparation of the 1931 Debt Limit Act they used the figure as it then had a relationship between the true value and the assessed value; that the figure is now put into the report for the reason that the law requires it. Mrs. Phelps felt that the properties on Huntington Drive should be assessed more in proportion that the other properties, to which Mr. Thompson replied that the assessed valuation of the properties took that into consideration. She wanted to know if these owners would be allowed to build on 100 percent of the property or would have to rese.vo one -third for parking. The City Attorney advised that the zoning ordinance requires property owners to provide one square foot of parking space for each two square feet of floor area in commercial and industrial buildings; in the past that requirement still prevailed if people provided their own parking or were made part of a district whereby they paid for additional parking; that some months ago the ordinance was amended to provide that in lieu of providing parking, the owner of the property affected may tender a sum of money to the City, which goes into a parking fund, and the City may accept that sum and upon its acceptance that particular piece of property would no longer be required to furnish one -third for two - thirds area; it is peculiar- ly important because in older areas that have been develdpe6 it frequently becomes necessary because of fire or other reasons.to reconstruct the buildings; likewise, assuming- that.the.buildings originally constructed covered over two - thirds of the property, they could not remodel; they could if they contributed cash to a fund for the acquisition of publicly owned off- straet parking in the same area; it provides further, if-the property owner elects to use that particular option he may take credit for the full amount for which the property has been assessed; with respect to the property of Mrs. Phelps, should she elect to build on the entire piece, she may tender an amount equal to the assessed .alue of the land itself and take.a credit of the amount assessF against her property. -The City Attorney added that the zoning ordinance does not provide enough parking for modern day shopping habits, that publicly owned parking -5- 12/.4/56. 3289 HEARING. which is permanent, properly located, properly planned VEHICLE and developed as units,, provides much more efficient and PARKING usable parking than.isolated parking for several people. DISTRICT N0. 2 Mrs. Phelps wanted to know further if-Wheeler Street would be closed, as had been rumored, to which the City Attorney replied there had been no official plan for that type of thing; it would be done only if a large enterprise were to buy the large area and requested closing the street and private enterprise could-not-force any, owner •to sell-. She'also asked about the lots on Wheeler - Street- belonging to the City. The Attorney•advised that the City has declared when the new fire station and police station are completed the area would be-cleared of improvements and devoted to public parking. The Assessment Engineer was asked by Mr.'Hamilton to briefly outline the boundaries of the proposed district and locations of the lots to be acquired. Mr. Thompson described the boundaries as Santa Anita Avenue on the west, Huntington Drive on the south, First Avenue on the-east, and the first alley north of Wheeler Street on the north; and that seven lots south of Wheeler Street are proposed to be acquired for the parking district. Mayor Camphouse asked: "Does any person wish to make an oral protest ?" Mr. N. J. Hall addressed the Council, saying that he was the former owner of Lot 30 and wanted to know what price would be-paid for each of Lots 27 to 30, inclusive, to which Mr. Thompson replied "$11,000 each is set forth in the report". He added that due to pressure from the City Attorney, he was induced to sell the lot for $9,300 and wanted to know who would be getting the profit; that he was issued a permit to build on the lot and five days later a.condemnation suit was filed against him. Mr. Hamilton advised there would be no profit to anyone; the cost would be assessed against benefited property. The City Attorney reported that Mr. Hall was given a permit to build because he insisted upon it; that the condemnation suit was filed at'that time for one purpose only; namely, that the value of the property is determined as of the date the condemnation suit is filed and summons issued; that Mr. Hall was notified within one hour after the filing; and that he was not obligated to sell the property; that he was paid $13,000.00 by private purchasers. Councilman Reibold questioned the protestant whether he knew of-the proposed parking district formation at the time he began construction, to which he replied there had been some talk -for. about five years. Mayor Camphouse again asked: "Does any'person wish to make. -an oral-protest ?" No one responded. He then asked: "Does any person present'desire to speak in favor of the proceeding or comment upon it in any other way ?" Mr. Thomas Sullivan addressed-the-Council, saying that he had been informed by his bank of an assessment against his property in the amount of approximately- $4,000; that he feels it is just that the property owners should pay for it;that he was in favor of the formation of the district. Mayor Camphouse repeated: "Does any person present desire to speak- in-favor of the proceeding or comment upon it in any other way ?" -6- 12/4/56 3290 Y HEARING Dr. Richard Kramb, 19 East Huntington, addressed the VEHICLE • Council, saying that he owned Lot' No. 8 in the proposed PARKING parking district and was in favor of the district; that DISTRICT he had been advised that a committee of three men will NO. 2 control.the parking and restrictions; and requested that the Council members be advised that it is desirable to maintain uniform parking restrictions on the entire parking district. The City Attorney advised after the district is formed, the Council will appoint a board of three Parking Place Commissioners to-.formulate rules; that the members must be registered voters and interested in the area; that it Is hoped that the regulations will be uniform. The Mayor again asked: "Does any person present desire to speak in favorcfttB proceeding or comment upon it in any other way ?" Councilman Dennis discussed the advisability of having the control of the parking.district under the jurisdiction of the City. The City Attorney advised that it would be under the Jurisdiction of the City and that the City would enforce the regulations; that it should be operated on a turn -over basis for the shopptng public, and not for all -day parking for commuters or employees. Mr. Hamilton advised that & three -man board would be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council; that.the board is removable by a four - fifths vote of the Council or upon the filing of a petition by the majority of the owners, but that the City Council has no direct power to establish policy or to operate the lots. Mr. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, was asked to testify as to whether or not in his opinion all of the lands in the proposed district subject to assessment will be benefited by the proposed project, to•which Mr. Thompson replied in the affirmative. Mayor Camphouse then asked: "Does any person in the audience or any member of the Council desire to ask the City Engineer any question regarding his written report which he read earlier in the meeting ?" Mr. Hamilton advised that the Council may adopt an order overruling such oral protests as have-been made. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips as follows: "This City Council hereby determines that written protest or objection to the doing of the things proposed to be done as set forth in Ordinance of Intention No. 970 has:not been made by the owners of more than one -half of the area of the land included within the proposed Vehicle Parking District No.-2 of this.city and subject to assessment, and that there is no majority protest within the meaning. of Sections 2930 and 2931 of the Streets and Highways Code." Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reib•: =•.n and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:- Councilmen Dennis, Camphouse IR)ES: None AiDSENT : None Jacobi, PhillipE, :_fibold, and Mr. Hamilton advised that the Council may now abandon thF proceedings or go ahead, or. proceed to modify proceedin -', -7- 12/4/56 3291 HEARING VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 in any respect; that if no changes are to be made and the Council desires to approve the district as proposed; A min- ute order.to that effect should be adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips,as follows: "It is hereby ordered that all protests and objections, both written and oral, made or -filed in the matter of Vehicle Parking District Parking District No. 2 be'and the same are hereby overruled and denied." Said motion was seconded by�Councllman Dennis and carried on roll call.vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Camphouse NOES: None. ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 2835, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO, 2 OF SAID CITY AND REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY AS SET FORTH IN THE REPORT ON FILE, AND.DETERMINING THE PROJECT FEASIBLE. (Vehicle Parking District No. 2)" Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2835 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2835 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:" Councdlmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None . ABSENT': None The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No..976, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING, THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE "PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 976 be waived.- Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:" Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 976 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None f. 5:E 12/4/56 3292 TRACTS Tentative maps -on property located on the northerly No. 23143 extensions of. Highland Oaks Drive and Canyon Drive. No. 23144 No. 23145 The -Mayor announced that this matter had been referred to a committee of the Council and Staff at the November 20, 1956, regular meeting. Councilman Reibold reported that the Committee had worked out an agreement which they rec- ommended to the City Council for approval; that the essential problem in the area was the provision of water for the higher elevations. the recommended agreement was in essence that the Camden - Wilshire Company agree to provide all transmission and distribution mains and storage facilities for 360,000 gallons of water in either two steel tanks of equal size or one concrete tank, neither to be in excess of 26 feet in height; provide and,pt- pare a reservoir site and access thereto and therefrom; and upon completion of the same to tender deeds and bills of sale thereto concurrent with which the City would pay $25,500.00 as its share of the cost.. Councilman Dennis felt it should be written into the agreement that the City would have no financial liability for any additionallwid at a higher elevation. The City Attorney added that the basis for the figure was the cost of serving water to lots in the lower area, and anything over and above that to be assumed by the Camden Wilshire Company. Attorney Neuhoff, for the-Camden Wilshire Company, said they were basically in agreement with the proposed contract except for a few minor details, which could be readily worked out. _ Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the tentative maps of.Tradt Nos. 23143, 23144, and 23145, as submitted, with the.revisions made thereinafter the initial submission, upon the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and City Engineer; upon the further condition that the applicant execute a contract, approved in form by the City Attorney, which provides, among other things, the installation of the entire water transmission, distribution and storage system by the applicant in accordance with the requirements, plans, and specifications, approved by the Water Department of the City; that the storage capacity be 360,000 gallons at an elevation of 1275 feet by means of two steel tanks of equal capacity or one concrete tank, no tank to be in excess of 26 feet in height; that all necessary pumps, transmission mains, valves; and fittings, incidental thereto, shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the-City of Arcadia; that the applicant provide and prepare without.cost to the City the site for the reservoir; that upon the completion of the installation, the applicant deed the reservoir site to the City and grant to the City an easement for ingress and egress to said reservoir site, and shall deliver to the City a bill of sale for all facilities contemplated thereby, at which time the City shall pay to the applicant $25,500.00; and that the agreement further provide that the City's payment of $25,500.00 shall discharge its full -obligation for storage, transmission and distribution of water to all portions of Company's property within City. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -9- 12/4/56 3293 RENEWALS (tip .sheet permits) The City Attorney and Edward Neuhoff; Attorney for Camden Wilshire concurred in the statement that upon approval of the "tentative maps and execution of the contract therein provided for, Mr. Neuhoff would stipulate to a continuation of the pending litigation until approval or disapproval of the final maps of Tract Nos. 23143, 23144, and 23145, dismissal of the pending litigation to be -filed upon the final approval of Tract Nos. 23144,. and 23145. Applications for renewals for tip sheets from Messrs.. Robert Malloy and P. G. Calvery. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi.that"the City Council approve "the applications of Messrs. P. G. Calvert and Robert Malloy for renewals of tip sheet permits for the 1956 -57 racing season. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Dennis ABSENT: None Councilman Dennis stated that he has' been opposed to the issuance of tip sheet permits, feeling that it is not in keeping with the type of community we have; and that he would like to_have the City Manager's opinion on this matter. The City Manager reported that-in the beginning tip sheets were sold on the streets; later an ordinance-was: passed licensing the tipsters, stipulating the number of salesmen, daIgnating the location and the hours at which such busi- ness may be conducted; locations being only those where cars may legally park. He added that at the present time there are very few places where tip sheets "may be legally sold . RES. NO. Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending that 232A the business of heat treating and tempering plant be (Zone M -2) classified as a use permissible in Zone M -2. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation.of the Planning Com- mission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution placing heat treating and tempering . plants in the M -2 zone. Said motion was seconded.by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.. RES. No. Resolution of the.Planning Commission recommending denial 234 of the application.of Johanna M. Wenz for a zone variance ;Johanna to allow property at 1820 South Santa Anita Avenue to be M. Wenz.) used for a mortuary. The City Attorney asked if a written appeal had been filed, to which the City Clerk replied in the negative. The City Attorney advised that it was not necessary to set the matter for a public hearing unless-an appeal had been set. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare a .resolution in conformity with.the findings of the Planning Commission and submit said resolution to the Council at the next regu lar meeting of December 18, 1956. Said-motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold,and carried on roll call vote as follows:. -10- 12/4/56 3294 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: 'None RES. NO. Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending that 234 the Masonic Temple be classified as a place of occasional (Masonic assembly for the purpose of determining parking require - Temple) - ments. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council instruct the City Attorney to draw up a resolution embody- ing the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that approval be 14818 given the final map of Tract No. 14818, located on Rodeo (final) Road north of Sierra Madre Avenue, subject to the follow- ing fees and deposits: 42 street trees @ $5.00 $210.00 1 street name sign 11 $25.00 25.00 13 lots, recreation fee @ $25.00 325.00 3 street light poles, estimated at at $145.00 435.00 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 14318, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final map of Tract No. 14813 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 14813. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. OJT SPLITS Recommendation of the City Engineer that final approval be NO. 134 given the lot split applications of Edward T. Biedeba,ch., :1)e Muth) 1102 South Tenth Avenue (Lot Split No. 87) and Edward J. De Muth, 603 West Camino Real Avenue (Lot Split No. 134) NO. 37 having complied with all requirements and provisions. Biedebach ) Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendations of the City Engineer and that final approval be given on Lot Split Nos. 87 and 134 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded-by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. INOIRY Letter from the Church of the Annunciation, 2802 Ashmont (City Avenue, concerning availability of vacant property ?roperty) located between City well and Church property on Longden Avenue. The City Engineer described the location of the property In question. The Water Superintendent advised against selling any of the City property at that location, claiming that it would be needed for future use; that the n3ed for land is becoming more acute; that there is considerable land east of the Church which is only used as a parking lot; and also land north of the Church property. -11- 12/4/56 3235 Councilman Reibold requested a"- land,use map in order to study the matter, to which Mayor Camphouse adde& that this should be a minute order. Councilman Dennis stated that the water problem is extremely important and that we should in no way compromise.. our position. Mayor Camphouse stated that water is a crucial item in,all cities, of America, and if there were no objection that' this matter be studied thoroughly before making any decision. GOOD HUMOR Letter from Mr. R. 0. Siemon, 2010 Wilson Avenue concerning TRUCKS Good, Humor Trucks, and the tunes emitted therefrom. Mayor Camphouse remarked that this matter had been dis- cussed before. Councilman Reibold thought .the basic question was one of noise abatement; that-there are many sources of noise; that he is awaleened more by screeching tires•.and roaring pipes than by the Good Humor Truck; that you cannot restrict just one facet of the noise problem. Councilman,Phillips reiterated that the problem is noise abatement, the control of which is-difficult because of the legal aspects; an ordinance which may have stringent control over noise may infringe on the rights of individ- uals. He felt something should be done, but that they should first have legal advice before acting. .Councilman Jacobi felt that the noise should be curtailed after a designated hour at night. Mayor Camphouse added that he lived where the acoustics are good, but that they must recognize that a man's living Is at stake; that they should have a recommendathn from the staff and legal department, Mr. Siemon addressed the Council, protesting that the Good Humor Truck is constantly ringing its bell. Council- man Dennis wanted to know if the City has any ordinances at present that could be enforced to cover this problem, to which the City Attorney answered there was ow r*@27ating the use of sound amplifiers. -The Attorney added that .the ampligier carries much further than bell ringing. Councilman Dennis thought that noise of all kinds should be controlled; and mentioned that the noise of people at evening swimming parties and of train whistles is a nuisance: Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the matter of noise abatement be-referred to the -City Manager, his staff, and the City Attorney for a recommendation'as to the means of control. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips, and carried on.roll call vote -as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold., and Camphouse NOES. None ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that few penal ordinances -.are self= operative; that the typical noise abatement ordi- nances require •the signing of complaints'by the.persons offended by the Violation. -12 12/4/56 3296 KEN BRAYTON Letter concerning protective coverage by Police Department, 110 Santa in which Mr. Brayton requested an investigation to deter - Ynez Drive mine if the coverage by the Police Department of neighbor- hood areas should not be investigated to determine whether or not said areas are receiving adequate coverage. The letter was noted and ordered filed. 130Y SCOUT Request for permission to hold rummage sale at Youth Hut, TROOP Longley Way School, on Saturday, January 26, 1957• The 0. 109 request was approved by the City Manager. Auxiliary) Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the provisions of Section 13, of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived, and that the request of the Mother's Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 109 to hold a rummage sale on Saturday, January 26, 1957, in the Youth Hut of Longley Way School, be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Rebold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Dennis ABSENT: None Councilman Dennis was opposed to this, believing this would establish a precedent they might regret later; that a rummage sale attracts a certain class of people to buy merchandise which another class does not want. .Councilman Phillips was not opposed to this particular rummage sale while Councilman Reibold could see nothing wrong with rummage.sales; that it was a long established custom. RESIGNATION Letter from Mr. Rowland Dierlam, resigning from the Health OF and Sanitation Commission. COMMISSION :MEMBER The letter was noted and ordered filed. TRAFFIC Recommendathn of City Manager regarding the 1956 -57 racing CONTROL season at Santa Anita Race Track - budget for traffic (budget) control. Councilman Dennis felt that only fully qualified patrolmen should be used in their part -time work. The City Attorney suggested that the part -time patrolmen, as city represen- tatives, could better represent the City by being alert rather than listless while on duty. Councilman Reibold felt it was unfair to be prejudiced against a whole class because of one individual; because one fireman proved to be incompetent, the whole class of firemen should not be ruled against. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager that the proposed budget for part -time patrolmen for the racing season, as contained in his letter of November 27, 1956, be accepted; that the employment of a maximum of 125 special part -time positions of patrolmen be created In the Police Department to handle race track traffic during the balance of the fiscal year; and that the expenditure of $44,523.20 for a total of 23,704 man -hours be author- ized. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -13- 12/4/56 1 32t CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS REPORT FURNITURE FOR POLICE FACILITIES AND CITY HALL ADDITION Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that regularly employed members of the Police Department, who work on part -time jobs in connection with the traffic control of the crowds during racing season be paid overtime at•the regular, rate of pay at a minimum of,four hours per day instead of taking compensatory time off; and other extra personnel be paid at the rate of $1.50 per hour with a minimum of four hours per day. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Dennis requested that the City Manager submit, at the conclusion of the racing season, a list showing the full -time occupation-of each employee working as part -time patrolman during the racing season. Recommendation of the City Manager regarding projects from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: 1. Rear elevation treatment of City Hall, and repainting $17,500.00 2. Mosaic treatment on new police and City Hall buildings 18,000.00 33 Storm drain survey of City 7,500`.00 4. Plans for two fire stations .16,000.Oo . 5. Comprehensive master plan of City 30,000.00 6. Civic center road near Armory 140 Total , Councilman Phillips saw no objection to all the items with the exception of 5 and 6; he felt that the City should not set any money aside for those two items until the Council has crystalized its thinking to a greater degree. The City Engineer explained that authorization would be appreciated to solicit proposals on these projects; that the figures given are merely estimates. Councilman Dennis felt they should.approve the projects but not appropriate the money at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips.that the City Council approve Project Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, as given in the City Manager's recommendation of November 28, 1956, and authorize the City staff to proceed with the estimates and recommendations thereto, and submit to Council in detail for approval of the necessary.funds. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Recommendation of the City Manager that the sum of $51,776.00 be appropriated from sales tax revenues to the Civic Center Project- Account for the purchase of furnishings and equipment for the Police Building and the City Hall addition as follows: POLICE BUILDING Furniture &Equipment $43,766.00 Estimated Discount,.15% 61565.00. Sales Tax 1,488.00 -14- $38,689.00 12/4/56 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Furniture and Equipment Estimated discount, 15% Sales tax 3298 14,804.00 2 503.00 *13,0W-00 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and appropriate the maximum sum of $51,776.00 from the Sales Tax revenues to the Civic Center Project Account for the purchase of furniture and equipment for the new Police Facilities and City Ball addition; that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None i ABSENT: None VARIANCE Request for variance from Building Code to allow an FROM unprotected steel building for an automobile laundry at BUILDING 66 West Las Tunas Drive. CODE (cont.) Mr. Phil Patterson, representing Messrs. Smith and Williams, Architects, addressed the'Council, submitting designs of the proposed bu0.ding and describing it in detail. Councilman Phillips felt the Council should approve the request; that this particular area is in need of develop- ment; and that although this is a variance from the building code, the proposed building has merit from the attractive appearance. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the request for a variance from the building code to allow an unprotected steel building for an automobile laundry, with an area of 3200 square feet, at 66 West Las Tunas Drive, be approved, and that a building permit be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis, and carried on roll call vote`as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None CHARITY Report of the City Manager analyzing the solicitation SOLICITA- drives in Arcadia and the methods which could be used; 'TIONS listing the various standards used by cities in evaluating REPORT organizations applying for public solicitations for charitable purposes. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and instruct the City Attorney to proceed with the preparation of the proper ordinance. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi nc carried unanimously. 4QiARTER Recommendation of the City Manager that the permits of the .BUSES Foothill Stages Company, Valley Transit Linea, and Foster Transportation Company for both charter and contract services, be renewed upon•payment of the -15- 12/4/56 3299 established license fee, until such time as a new ordinance regulating charter buses-is adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation-of the City Manager and grant permits for another year to the Foothill Stages Company, Valley Transit Lines, and Foster Transportation Company, for charter and contract services upon application. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. FOR -GET -ME Request of Disabled American Veterans of Duarte, California, NOT to conduct'their. annual Forget -Me -Not drive in Arcadia. DRIVE Recommendathn of the City Manager that the request be DAV disapproved. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and disapprove the request of the Disabled American Veterans of Duarte to conduct their annual For - Get -Me -Not drive. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. PROPOSED Notice from the County Boundary Commission that the City 1NNEXATION of E1 Monte has filed a proposal to annex territory known'as Annexation No. 100. Said notice was noted and ordered filed. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read NO. 973 the title of Ordinance No. 973, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 760 AND-ADDING Two NEW SECTIONS, NO. 10.1 AND NO. 15.1 ". Motion was'made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 973 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 973 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read NO. 974 the title of Ordinance No. 974, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 479 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION NO. 2 -A THERETO ". Motion was -made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of'the full body of Ordinance No. 974 be.waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Counoilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -16- 12/4/56 3.300 Motion was made by-Councilman Phillips that Orainance.No. 974 be adopted. Said.mo.tion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on'roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time and read NO. 975 the title of Ordinance No. 975, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PRESCRIBING REGULAR MEETINGS OF ALL CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ". Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that-the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 975 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Ordinance No. 975 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 977 of Ordinance No. 977,.entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 229 OF SAID-CITY BY ADDING SECTION 6 -a THERETO ". Notion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 977 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 977 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as.follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 2827 of Resolution No. 2827, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT ON THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE IN SAID CITY." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2827 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips.;and carried ori.' roll call vote as follows: -17- 12/4/56 3301- AYES: Councilmen Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Dennis,-Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2827 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips, and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title �NO. 2828 of Resolution No. 2828, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Zile CITY OF ARCADIA,-CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MAP OF THE FIRST ALT_EY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND WIGWAM AVENUE, IN SAID CITY." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2823 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi; Phillips; Reibold, and . Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2828 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title ?NO. 2829 or Resolution No. 2829, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA; CALIFORNIA, SETTING A HEARING FOR -THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVE - MENT OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND WIGWAM AVENUE,.ALL WITHIN THE CITY-OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ". Notion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2829 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: -None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2829 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse NOES: No-ne ABSENT: None _ Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and. I -18- 12/4/56 3302 RESOLUTION The.Ci.ty Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 2830 of Resolution No. 2830, entitled: "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGLES IN'THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 540 PETITION NO. 1074" Motion eras made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2830 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and•carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2830 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORT The City Engineer read his report on the proposed forma - ON tion of Lighting Maintenance District No. 9; the amount PROPOSED to be assessed to the district being $1,972,00. �IGHTING KAINTENANCE The Mayor asked if anyone had any comments or suggestions FIST. NO. 9 in regard to the map or report. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by RESOLUTION Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried that the report '.NO. 2832 and map be approved as submitted and ordered filed. Thereupon City Attorney Nicklin presented, read the title of, and discussed Resolution No. 2832, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, WHICH DISTRICT IS TO PAY THE COST AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET. LIGHTING SYSTEM ON A PORTION OF,FIRST AVENUE IN SAID CITY, AND FIXING * TIME'AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATION OF SAID DISTRICT OR TO THE EXTENT THEREOF." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2832 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold.and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips., Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2832 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and ;carried on roll call vote as,-follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION "The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the tittle N0. 2833 of Resolution No. 2833, entitled: "A-RESOLUTION-OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY•OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,,ACCEPTING GRANT DEED." -19- 12!4156 3303. Motion was made, by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2833 be waived. Said ..motion was seconded by.Councilman Phillips and carried on roll'call vote'as'follows:. ..AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2833 be adopted.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman: Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:' Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 2834 of Resolution No. 2834, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT.DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." Motion was made by'Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2834 be•waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None CONTRACT WITH. FLOOD CONTROL FOR PROPERTY ON PECK ROAD Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2834 be adopted. Said motion was seconded -by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ' ABSENT: None , The City Attorney discussed the contract with the Flood Control District which was authorized.in April, 1956. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the prior authorization of April 3, 1956, for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver certain documents affecting the City -owned Peck Road properties be reaffirmed, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and that each are hereby reauthorized to execute an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District providing for the extraction -and removal of all material within the proposed spreading basin, and thereafter to deed the property to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for flood control purposes, reserving to the City the easterly 20 feet thereof for the future widening of Peck Road, the next 300 feet for the City's unrestricted use, and the surface use -.of the surrounding 50 foot berm, upon the condition that the County deed to the City eight plus acres in the Upper Highlands for a recreation area, with access thereto and therefrom; also a modification of the existing lease with LeRoy and Violet Basich; and a supplemental agreement with Century Rock Products for the gravel extraction of the properties not covered by the original Basich lease; each of the foregoing to be in the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi, and.carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -20- 12/4/56 r 3"101. POSTING OF Councilman Dennis brought up the matter of posting signs SIGNS with the wording LITTER LAWS STRICTLY ENFORCED" along FOR some of the Arcadia streets, such as Santa Anita Avenue,. ANTI- LITTER Colorado Street, and Foothill Boulevard. LAW Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Safety Commission be requested to submit a recommendation to the Council on the posting of anti - litter signs. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. COMPLAINT The City Engineer reported that he had received a letter 'REMOVAL from Mr. William E. North, 2026 South Sixth Avenue, OF complaining about the removal of dead trees. The Engineer TREES reported that this matter had been taken care of and the trees are now removed. CITY Councilman Dennis displayed a design to use as an emblem EMBLEM for the City. (decal) Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council adopt said design as a city emblem on a temporary basis, using it as a cover for the brochure which is currently In preparation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PLAQUE Councilman- Phillips reported that he and Councilman (Hospital) Reibold, appointed as a committee to decide upon the wording for the plaque in the Hospital, submitted the following: "THESE EMERGENCY FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA "' AMERICAN Mayor Camphouse reported that his attendance at the MUNICIPAL American Municipal Congress in St. Louis was very worth- CONGRESS while, and that copies of his written report would soon IN be available to the Council and to the press. ST. LOUIS Councilman Reibold felt that whenever department heads attended a conference, a written report of such conference - should be sent to each member of the Council, with sufficient copies for the staff. lDJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Ma7or- ATTEST: c ' y er -21 -- 12/4/56 3,105 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA .REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1956 The-City Council o.f:_the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the.Council Chamber. of-the City Hall at 8 p.m., December 18, 1956. INVOCATION The Rev. A. Leonard Gilmour, Pastor of the Arcadia Friends The City Clerk answered: "I have the affidavits." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the' Affidavits of Publication and•,POsting be filed. Said motion was seconded .by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. The Mayor then asked the City.Clerk if she had received any written protests or objections to the making of the improvement or any written statements "in support of it. The.City Clerk answered that she had received written protests. She read each of the written protests she had received. They were from -the following: Mr. and Mrs. Edwar_& A.`King,,154 East.Laurel Avenue, Arcadia Mr. E. B. Hulme, 160 Laurel Avenue, Arcadia Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Adams, 911 North Second Avenue, Arcadia Mr. J. H. Zavits, 150 East Laurel Avenue, Arcadia Mrs. R. Waskin, 108 West Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to make an oral statement for or against the making of the improvement. Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of.allegiance to the flag. SPECIAL Miss Ginger Metheny,, a student of First Avenue Junior High GUEST School, gave a declamation, entitled "Bill of Rights ". ROLL .CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT None - MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman•Jacobi that the minutes of the regular meeting of.-.December 4,1•1956, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Phillips and carried una�iimouAly. HEARING Assessment District formation for the-improvement of the (Laurel_ first.alley south of Laurel Avenue between Second Avenue Avenue) and Jigwam Avenue, pursuant to Resolution No. 2829. Mayor Camphouse announced: "The hour of-8:00 o'clock P.M. having arrived, this.is the time and place for hearing evidence to determine whether the public convenience and necessity require the improvement of the first alley south of Laurel Avenue between Second Avenue and wigwam Avenue, by the grading, preparing subgrade, paving and construction of-concrete curbs, gutters and aprons." The Mayor addressed the -City Clerk, - asking her: "Do you have the following affidavits relative to this hearing? (1) Affidavit of Publication (2) Affidavit of Posting ?" The City Clerk answered: "I have the affidavits." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the' Affidavits of Publication and•,POsting be filed. Said motion was seconded .by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. The Mayor then asked the City.Clerk if she had received any written protests or objections to the making of the improvement or any written statements "in support of it. The.City Clerk answered that she had received written protests. She read each of the written protests she had received. They were from -the following: Mr. and Mrs. Edwar_& A.`King,,154 East.Laurel Avenue, Arcadia Mr. E. B. Hulme, 160 Laurel Avenue, Arcadia Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Adams, 911 North Second Avenue, Arcadia Mr. J. H. Zavits, 150 East Laurel Avenue, Arcadia Mrs. R. Waskin, 108 West Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to make an oral statement for or against the making of the improvement. 3306 Mr. E. B. Hulme, who had written a letter of protest, addressed the Council, - saying that he would like to ask one question; that of what started the paving procedure. The City Engineer answered that it was begun by a petition signed by owners of 68 percent in area of the property subject to assessment. Mr. Hulme wanted to know the date of the petition, to which the City Engineer replied that it was received October 18, 1955. Mr. Hulme thought a time limit should be placed on such petitions. He stated that only three people were using the alley; and that it is virtually a blind alley, that it does not run from street to street. The City Engineer displayed a map, showing that the alley was connected to a street. Mr. Adams, who also had submitted a written protest, addressed the Council. He stated that he would probably be paying the lions share of the cost as his property was 287 feet long; that the total improvement would be 440 feet, and he would have the expense of half of 287 feet; he could understand the improvement in an industrial or commercial area, but not in a residential area. Mr. Adams was questioned by Councilman Dennis Whether he was requested to sign the original petition, io:whlch.Mr. Adams replied that he-was not aware of the petition :until after.1t had -been signed; that he was approached to sign one,which was subsequently denied. 'When.questioned whether he was.protesting because of the cost, Mr. Adams answered that he was influenced by.the cost. When questioned as to whether he would prefer to have the alley closed, Mr. Adams answered that he would have no.,objection to that as he would have access from the front to his garage by means of a dirt road. The Mayor inquired of the City Engineer whether anyone.. would be closed in if the alley were closed, to -which the Engineer replied in the affirmative. The City . Engineer added that this is the only alley in the area that is not paved. The Mayor then asked if anyone else wished to make oral statements for or against the making of the improvement. There was no response. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the hearing be; Closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised that the next motion would be the expression of the Council of its intention to proceed or terminate the proceedings;:that if it.were their,. intention to proceed, he had the proper'resolutioni prepared. Motion_was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council proceed with the resolution. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold,: Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -2- 12/18/56 3w7 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that all protests, both written and oral, made in the matter of said hearing, be overruled and disallowed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Coundlmen Dennis,- Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed (explaining that it NO. 2843 required a four - fifth's vote.), and read the title of Resolution No. 2843, entitled: . "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVE- MENT OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND WIGWAM AVENUE, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2843 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution, No. 2843 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll.call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the NO. 2844 title of Resolution No. 284+, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND WIGWAM AVENUE BY THE GRADING, PREPARING SUBGRADE, PAVING- AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS•AND APRONS AND APPURTENANT WORK THERETO WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR,.-AND DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2844 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and'earried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No.-2844 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -3- 12/18/56 HEARING (Eldorado Street) Setback line alteration on a portion of Eldorado Street - Resolution No: 2326. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Engineer discussed the alteration of the setback line heretofore established on Eldorado Street. The City Clerk reported that she had the Affidavit of Publication and that she had received no-written protests. Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone wished to address the Council for or against the proposed setback alteration. There was no response. Motion was made by Councilman'Phillips that the hearing be closed. 'Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.' 3308 ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 978 of Ordinance No. 978, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA; %AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 257 OF SAID CITY BY'ADDING SECTION 1-0." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that'the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 978 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: -Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made,by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 978 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as-follows: AYES:- Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and. Camphouse .NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Application of American Security Service, Inc., for a (Patrol license to conduct -a private patrol service. Service) Mayor Camphouse declared the-hearing open. The City Clerk read the report from the City Manager, concurring•_ with the Police Department recommendation-that the permit be granted. The City Manager added that this.was a change of ownership. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to.speak on the matter. There was no response. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the permit to engage in private patrol service be granted to American security Services, Inc., and that the City Clerk be authorized to refund the unused portion of the investiga- tion fee, as determined by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -4- - 12/18/56 3309 HEARING (variance Touchon) Variance request from Robert C. Touchon to allow erection of two steel canopies over gasoline pumps at 670 West Duarte Road.` Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Engineer discussed the.variance.and read the report from the Safety Committee, quoting Sections 504 (b) and 1602 (b), from which the variance is. requested; and the recommendation was that if the variance is granted, it should be on the condition that necessary dedications are made to widen Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road, and that the buildings shall not be used for any purpose ex- cept an automobile filling station. Mr. August J. Goebel, 1135 West Huntington Drive, Attorney for Mr. Touchon, addressed the Council: He said that the General Petroleum Corporation had written .a letter in regard to this matter. 'He asked if the architect's colored design of the structures could be retained by him as, photographs had been submitted to the City.Clerk.. He added that they were willing to make the necessary dedica- tion for Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road, 15 feet on one side and 12 feet on the other; and that General Petroleum has entered into a long term lease and there would be no objection to the premises being used only;for a service station. , Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the hearing be closed.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that'the request of Mr. Robert C. Touchon for a variance from Sections 504 (b) and 1602 (b) of the Building Code to allow the erection of -two steel canopies bver.-gasoline pumps at 670 West Duarte Road be granted, in accordance with•the recommen- dations of the Safety Committee that the necessary dedications are made to widen Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road and that the buildings shall not be used for any purpose except an automobile filling station. 'Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None CLAIM Claim of Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education of Welfare Corporation for refund of taxes paid to City of Arcadia. The City Attorney advised that this is a claim for a refund of taxes paid under protest because of a constitu- tional amendment to the statutes of California, ratified and approved by the electors of the State of California at the General Election held on November 4, 1952, which was upheld by final.judgment of the Supreme Court•of the State of California.and•by a denial of an Appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. All of.the property -for which a refund of taxes is'claimed was exempt from taxes on the first Monday in March, 1953, and ever since has been exempt from taxes and assessment under the provisions of Section lc of Article XIII of the Constitu- tion of the State of California and Sections 214 and 214.5 of the Revenue -and Taxation Code of-the State of Califor- nia. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the request of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education'of Welfare -5- 12/18/56 3310 Corporation for, ,re itntl of taRent �Ja�d 1n .trt�.'smo�ac of -$799,16- -pe approved, and that the refund be made accordingly}. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as,follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse . NOES: None ABSENT: None RES.NO.2 6 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the appli- (Voltz) cation of Harold L. Voltz for a change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone R -2 on the rear,portion of property located at 822 North First Avenue be granted. The City Clerk reported that this matter required a public hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that a public hearing be set for January 15, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. RES.NO.237 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the (Cassady) application of C. P. Cassady, Inc., for a zone variance to allow automobile parking in the rear of property located at.84 West Huntington Drive, in Zone R -1, be denied for reasons set out in the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the matter of the request of C. P. Cassady, Inc. for a zone variance be continued to the next regular meeting, January 2, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split NO. 135 No. 135 (Edward A. Kirtlan, 1840 Stonehouse Road) be ( Kirtlan) approved, subject to the filing of a new final map. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that.the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be accepted as to Lot Split No. 135 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the condition recommended by the Planning Commission. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final map 19391 of Tract No. 19391, located on Third Avenue at Norman Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. All improvements to be installed as required by Subdivision Ordinance. 2. Payment of the following fees -and deposits: 60 street trees B $5.00 each $300.00 3 street name signs @ $25.00 each 75.00 26-lots recreation fee 0 $25.00 each 650.00 deposit for steel street light poles according to plan to be submitted by the Edison Co. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve final map of Tract No.-19391, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final map of Tract No. 19391 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and -6- 12/18/56 331l affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Minute Order at such time-as there shall.be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good.and-sufficient'eurety bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract-No. 19391. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried.unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning-Commission that the 22220 revised - tentative map of Tract No. 22220, located on Hungate Lane and Southview Road, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That-one foot lots numbered 8, 9, and 10 be deeded to the City to control the extension of alleys and streets. _ 2. That the five foot portions of lots adjacent to Hungate Lane at Fairview Avenue be deeded to the .City or sold to adjacent property owners so as not to become separate parcels'of land. 3. That.the existing alley running south from Southview Road.west of- Hungate Lane, and a portion of Lot 17, Tract 19503; be-vacated in -order to form Lots 6 and 7: The City of Arcadia should -be 'reimbursed by the subdivider for the costs involved in these vacation proceedings: 4. That all improvements and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance be made. 5. That all existing improvements within the alley to be vacated be removed by the subdivider, with the exception of the sanitary sewer. 6. That the improvements in the drainage easement now located between the alley and Fairview Avenue, be be-removed-in conjunction with the construction of this subdivision, unless the owner -of the lot requests that they remain:' Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and approve Tentative Map of Tract'No. 22220, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.' - LOT SPLIT City Engineer's recommendation that Lot Split No. 108 140. 108 (Austin Shively and Annie Hanawalt, 55-57 Haven Avenue-) (final) be given final approval. Motion was.made by Councilman Reibold that the recommenda- tion of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 108 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. STREET Recommendations of the-City Engineer that the tracts, IMPROVE- listed below, have bean completed in accordance with MENTS City requirements and that they be accepted and the bonds released: Tract 17435 Tract 18702) Tract 2021 ) Tract 091 Tract 20642 Highland Oaks Place north of Elkins Drive Beverly Drive, Sixth Avenue, south of Longden Burnell Oaks Avenue -7- 12/18/56 3312 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the improve- ments of Tract Nos. 17485,, 18702, 20211, 22498, and 20642 be accepted and the bondsmen released from further liability. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.. LIGHTING Report of City Engineer concerning proposed formation of DISTRICT Lighting Maintenance District No. 11. NO. 11 The.City ,Engineer read in full his report on the proposed formation of :Lighting Maintenance District'No. 11. The City Attorney advised that if-it were the desire of the Council to proceed with the formation of the district, he had the proper resolution prepared for their adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that it was the desire of the Council to proceed with the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 11. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2841 title of Resolution No. 2841, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, AND APPROVING THE MAP OF-THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN-THE MATTER OF PROPOSED LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 11." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2841 be waived'.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and.carried:; on roll call vote as follows: .'AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2841 be-adopted...Said. motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse . NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2842 title of Resolution No. 2842, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, WHICH DISTRICT IS TO PAY THE COST AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF BEVERLY DRIVE; ROSEMARIE DRIVE, BURNELL OAKS LANE, THIRD AVENUE, SIXTH AVENUE, FLORENCE AVENUE, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, ALSTER AVENUE, SHARON ROAD, WISTARIA AVENUE, ENCINO AVENUE, LAS FLORES AVENUE, OAK GLEN AVENUE, WILSON AVENUE, DOSHIER AVENUE; SYCAMORE. AVENUE, ALTA OAKS DRIVE, HIGHLAND OAKS AVENUE, DANIMERE AVENUE, GRANDVIEW AVENUE IN SAID CITY; AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATIONr OF SAID DISTRICT OR TO THE EXTENT THEREOF." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the full body of Resolution No. 2842 be'waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on -roll call vote as follows: -8- 12/18/56 3313 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and _. Camphouse NOES:- . N6ne ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2842 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: The City Attorney advised that the City may undertake to proceed with the annexation on its own motion; that the property would have no tax revenue for the-City as it is used for non - profit, religious purposes; that-the parcel is within the strip that the City requested be deleted from the Temple City incorporation. There was discussion among the Council members, expressing opinions that the Church initiate a petition.among the property owners; that they were in favor of having that portion of the area included in the City of Arcadia; that dedication.of footage for the widening of Duarte Road should be considered along with this matter, instead of later. The City Attorney advised that it was just as costly to annex one parcel of land as a number of parcels; and suggested if the Council were interested in annexing property just south of Duarte Road, west of the City limits, the City Staff confer with Mr. Schlick and have' a recommendation ready for.the next Council meeting. The City Engineer added that the matter of a dedication for the widening of Duarte Road should be included in the study and recommendation of the proposed annexation along the southern side of Duarte Road. Mayor Camphouse requested that the suggestions of the City Attorney and City Engineer be made a minute order and directed to the City Staff. LETTER Communication from Mr. J. H. Hoeppel, suggesting the ( Hoeppel) construction of overpasses o-jer the Santa Fe on First Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue, and that First Avenue be widened north of the Santa Fe railroad tracks. The letter was acknowledged and ordered filed. CHRISTOIAS Communication from.the American Legion, Glenn Dyer Post PARTY No. 247, requesting a donation for their 1956 Christmas FUND party.for the children of Arcadia. REQUEST The.City Manager reported that $300.00 was given last year for a similar party and that there is a like amount in _the current budget for this purpose. -9- 12/18/56 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse . NOES: None _ ABSENT: None INQUIRY RE Communication from the First Church of Christ, Scientist, ANNEXATION located at 812 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, requesting that -consideration-be given to annexing the property with the street address of 9862 East Duarte Road. Mr. Walter E. Schlick, Chairman of the Board of Directors, addressed the.Council, abating that their property con- sists of two parcels, one in the City of Arcadia and the other in the County; and that they would prefer to have both parcels under-;the.same government and in the City -.of Arcadia. Mr. Schlick stated further that the parcel was to be used for parking purposes._• The City Attorney advised that the City may undertake to proceed with the annexation on its own motion; that the property would have no tax revenue for the-City as it is used for non - profit, religious purposes; that-the parcel is within the strip that the City requested be deleted from the Temple City incorporation. There was discussion among the Council members, expressing opinions that the Church initiate a petition.among the property owners; that they were in favor of having that portion of the area included in the City of Arcadia; that dedication.of footage for the widening of Duarte Road should be considered along with this matter, instead of later. The City Attorney advised that it was just as costly to annex one parcel of land as a number of parcels; and suggested if the Council were interested in annexing property just south of Duarte Road, west of the City limits, the City Staff confer with Mr. Schlick and have' a recommendation ready for.the next Council meeting. The City Engineer added that the matter of a dedication for the widening of Duarte Road should be included in the study and recommendation of the proposed annexation along the southern side of Duarte Road. Mayor Camphouse requested that the suggestions of the City Attorney and City Engineer be made a minute order and directed to the City Staff. LETTER Communication from Mr. J. H. Hoeppel, suggesting the ( Hoeppel) construction of overpasses o-jer the Santa Fe on First Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue, and that First Avenue be widened north of the Santa Fe railroad tracks. The letter was acknowledged and ordered filed. CHRISTOIAS Communication from.the American Legion, Glenn Dyer Post PARTY No. 247, requesting a donation for their 1956 Christmas FUND party.for the children of Arcadia. REQUEST The.City Manager reported that $300.00 was given last year for a similar party and that there is a like amount in _the current budget for this purpose. -9- 12/18/56 3314 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that $300.00 be given to the American Legion, Glerin Dyer Post No. 247, for their annual Christmas party for Arcadia children. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES -: Councilmen "Dennis, Denn_is_, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and - Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RENEWAL Renewal applications for tip sheet permits for the OF following, all approved by the Chief of Police: TIP SHEET PERMITS- Frederick M. Baedeker, 1342 Sonora Avenue, Glendale (Baedeker Guide) Milton A.-Bradley, 124 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles (Turteraft) Marie La Duke, 4351 Normal Avenue, Los Angeles (Duke's) Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the, applications of Mr., Frederick M. Baedeker, Mr. Milton A. Bradley and-Mrs. Marie La Duke, for renewal of tip sheet permits be granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: ASS: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES- Councilman Dennis ABSENT: None RENEWAL Application for renewal of license to conduct the business (Used car) of selling used cars by'Mr. Lee Wallick, 415 East Huntington Drive. Said- motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BIDS FOR Request from the City Manager and Water Superintendent LINING that the City Council advertise for bids for the cement MAINS mortar lining of the 20 inch steel transmission main FOR in Second Avenue from Longden Avenue to Camino Real; the WATER DEPT. cost being provided for in the current budget under the. Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the specifica- tions for cement mortar lining of water mains prepared by the Water Superintendent be approved and that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids.in accordance -10- 12/18/56 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the renewal application of Mr. Lee Wallick to conduct a used car -business at 415 East Huntington Drive`be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. STREET Mayor Camphouse commented on the fine and festive DECORATIONS appearance of the Christmas decorations on the streets. RECREATION Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City DEPARTMENT Council instruct the Mayor to write a letter of commenda- COMMENDA- .tion to Recreation Director John Panatier for the conduct - TION ing of the trip to Santa's Village in Arrowhead for almost 300 children without incident and for the out- standing progress made in the Recreation Department the . last two years; also a letter of commendation be written . to the Recreation Commission for the fine work they are doing. Said- motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BIDS FOR Request from the City Manager and Water Superintendent LINING that the City Council advertise for bids for the cement MAINS mortar lining of the 20 inch steel transmission main FOR in Second Avenue from Longden Avenue to Camino Real; the WATER DEPT. cost being provided for in the current budget under the. Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the specifica- tions for cement mortar lining of water mains prepared by the Water Superintendent be approved and that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids.in accordance -10- 12/18/56 Z 315 therewith for the cement mortar lining of-the 20 inch steel transmission main in Second Avenue from Longden Avenue to Camino -Real; the bids to be returned. by January 14,.1957, at 11:00 a.m., and to be acted upon by the Council on January 15, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None, LONG BEACH The City.Manager reported that the Elks' -Lodge of Long ELKS' LODGE Beach requested that the City's Admission Tax be waived - on the tickets purchased by members of their lodge, who will hold a party'at the Race Track on.March 15, 1957; all of the money derived from these admissions will be turned over to their fund for cerebral palsy, that there are 50,000 members in the district organization, but that not all members would be attending. The Council.members discussed the matter, stating that the admission taxes were collected to provide the cost of'the extra police protection during the racing season. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Manager be instructed -to write Mr. Jenuine, General Manager of the Western Harness_ Racing Association the reason -the request was being denied. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ' NOES: None ABSENT: None .STREET AND Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Engineer HIGHWAY be granted permission to attend the Ninth Annual CONFERENCE California Street and Highway Conference at Berkeley on January 23.to 25, 1957, inclusive. BERKELEY Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recommen- dation of the City Manager be accepted and authorize the City Engineer to attend the Ninth Annual California Street and Highway Conference -at Berkeley on January 23 to 25, 1957, inclusive, at;ciiity expense, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized -expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller; and that a report of the highlights of the conference be made to the City Council. -11- 12/18/56 Said motion was.seconded by Councilman `Jacobi and carried unanimously. CONFERENCE The City Manager requested approval of his attendance at OF the Spring Meeting of the City Managers' Department, CITY League of California Cities, to be held at Palo Alto on MANAGERS February 13 to 15, 1957, inclusive. AT PALO ALTO Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that thA City Council approve the request of the City Manager and authorize him'to'attend the Spring Meeting of the City Managers' Department, League of California Cities, to be held at Palo Alto on February 13 to 15, 1957, inclusive, at city expense, the expenditures to be sub- stantiated by itemized expense account upon return. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. -11- 12/18/56 33:6 LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot Split No. ' N0: 131 131 (Herbert H. Goddard, 2129 South Santa Anita Avenue) (Goddard) be given final approval, all conditions having been met. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recommen- dation of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Split No. 131 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE The City Attorney.presented for the second time, No. 976 discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 976, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING, THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE.BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT. - (Vehicle Parking District No. 2)" Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that,the reading of the full body of Ordinance-No. 976 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 976 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by.Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time, NO. 977 discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 977,.. entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE. NO. 229 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION 6 -a- THERETO." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 977 be-waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis,-Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was•made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 977 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Reibold and carried on roll call vote•as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None. Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO% 2836 title of Resolution No. 2836, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING A MASONIC.TEMPLE AS A PLACE•OF OCCASIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE'PURPOSE OF DETERMINING PARKING REQUIRE- MENTS THEREFOR." Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2836 be waived. Said -12- 12/18/56 331'7 motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made -by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2836 be'adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman .Reibold`.and carried on roll call vote as-follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,_ Reibold, and Camphouse' NOES: None' ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented,-discussed, and read the NO. 2837 title of Resolution No. 2837, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING THE BUSINESS OF A HEAT TREATING AND TEMPERING PLANT AS A USE PERMISSIBLE IN ZONE M -2 UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 760 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No..2S3T,be waived. .Motion was seconded by.Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES -None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2837 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on'roll call vote as follows: ..AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,'Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION -The-City Attorneyy' presented, discussed, and read in full NO. 2838 ..Resolution No. N3� 8, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY •COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING REQUESTED VARIANCE AND SPECIAL'USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PROPERTY IN AN R -1 ZONE TO BE USED FOR A MORTUARY." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2838 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: -AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and -Camphouse _ NOES:- None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the 'N0. 2839• title of Resolution No. 2839, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT-Y-OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING.THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO AMEND SECTION 402 OF THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2839 be waived. -Said -13- 12/18/56 33.18 motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Dennis, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Councilman Dennis thought it would be well for the City Attorney to clarify when this proposition becomes effective., The Attorney replied that it does not become effective until after it has been signed by both houses of the Legislature and the Governor; that it may be about two months. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2839 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll cal-1 vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis,-Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2840 title of Resolution No. 2840, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A•SPECIAL MUNICIPAL;ELECTION, HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956; FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A STREET OPENING AND UNDERPASS BOND PROPOSITION.•.,. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2840 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call.vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,•Phi111ps ,'.Reibold,. and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT:• None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2840 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the. '40. 2845 title of Resolution No. 2845, entitled: . "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,. CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS ON BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO ; REPRESENT UNPAID ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO'ORDINANCE;NO:., 892 'AND ORDINANCE NO. 896 OF SAID CITY," Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2845 be waived. Said motion was seconded and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES.: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi; Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -14- 12/18%56' 331-9 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a grant of easement to the Southern California Edison.Company on the St. Joseph water well site, in form approved by the City Attorney, and deliver same to grantee without monetary consideration. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ARCADIA Councilman Dennis brought up the matter that Arcadia HIGH SCHOOL High School has a fine band which has been winning-awards BAND all over the State; that the City is not represented in the Rose Parade; that other titles are conducting a lot of publicity toward this end; and that we request the Chamber of Commerce to look into this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Chamber of Commerce be requested to make.a recommendation to the City as to the matter of Arcadia participating in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. -15- 12/18/56 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2845 be adopted. Said motion was seconded -by Councilman.Phillips -and carried on roll call vote as fol- lows: AYES: Councilmen•Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse - NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The -City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2846 title of Resolution No. 2846, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PORTIONS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY-FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT INCLUDED - WITHIN THE.CITY OF ARCADIA BY REASON OF ANNEXATION WITHDRAWN FROM.SUCH DISTRICT. "' -Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2846 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES. Coundlmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was.made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution -No. 2846 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman.Jacobl and .carrled on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None EASEMENT Request from the Water Superintendent for a grant of WITH easement for the Southern California Edison Company for SO. CALIF,. power lines recently installed at the St. Joseph Reservoir EDISON CO, site. _ Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a grant of easement to the Southern California Edison.Company on the St. Joseph water well site, in form approved by the City Attorney, and deliver same to grantee without monetary consideration. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ARCADIA Councilman Dennis brought up the matter that Arcadia HIGH SCHOOL High School has a fine band which has been winning-awards BAND all over the State; that the City is not represented in the Rose Parade; that other titles are conducting a lot of publicity toward this end; and that we request the Chamber of Commerce to look into this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Chamber of Commerce be requested to make.a recommendation to the City as to the matter of Arcadia participating in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. -15- 12/18/56 3320 COUNTY Mayor - Camphou -se reported that he had attended a meeting SANITATION of the'County- Sanitation Districts- the previous week, in DISTRICT which Mr. Rawn had advised all twenty -three districts that he would like to have a bill introduced permitting all County Sanitation Districts to tax, at a rate from 3 to 10 cents per hundred dollars, for sewer maintenance. Mayor Camphouse believed that since the City has its own program of sewer maintenance and can do it at a much lower cost than the County, he is opposed to such a bill; that it has cost the City $15,000.00 for such maintenance, whereas if the tounty,undertook it,-it would cost the City about $21,000.00 at only a 3 cent tax; that because of Arcadia ►s high assessed valuation, it would be.paying for more than it received; he felt that the City should go on record that it does not feel it should be taxed for this project and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution advising the State Legislature and the County Sanitation Districts that this enabling act should not be passed; that the City confer with other cities who feel the same way. The City Engineer concurred with the Mayor that it would be good to try to foster support among other cities in the same district, and if not successful at that level to work at a higher level. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution expressing the City's official position that a County Sanitation District tax for sewer maintenance be on the permissive basis only, and that the Mayor be authorized to confer with sister cities on this matter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi. Councilman Phillips wanted to know what would be contained In the Resolution; that if it were designed,for the State Legislature, it would have to-recite a bill. Councilman Dennis felt that the Council should go on record opposing the entrance of Arcadia into any kind of program where the City participates on a district basis in a sewer maintenance program, that the Mayor be instructed to vote against the Ciiy4s participation in a district assessment for sewer maintenance. The City Attorney advised that the Mayor of each city in the district is ex officio a director of that district. The motion made by Councilman Retbold:and'seconded by Councilman Jacobi was carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by,Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. y 1, ATTEST: My Clerk -16- 12/18/56 3;321 Financial support from Arcadia `. %business and.'civic organizations 5,000 Financial support from other sources in the form of special gifts 5,000 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried-on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None-,-' M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY "2,.1957 The City Council of -.the City-of-Arcadia-met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the -City Hall at 8 p.m., January 2, 1957• - - .INVOCATION The Rev. A. Karl Myers, of the:,V,illage Presbyterian Church, offered the invocation,..,. - - PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led "in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis," Jacobi, Ph'1111ps, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None MINUTES' Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1956, which were submitted. in mimeographed form, and posted on the bulletin 'board, be approved -as submitted. -Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and.carried• unanimously. ARCADIA Mayor Camphouse reported that the funds needed for the HIGH SCHOOL coat of transportation, housing,,and. boarding the Apache APACHE Band members, Apache Princesses,'and chaperones, were BAND estimated at $25,000; and that the City Council is APPEARANCE desirous of giving full and wholehearted cooperation to IN J - the -Board of Education and its activities and based upon INAUGURAL the- action.taken.by the School Board,•wish to lend PARADE tangible assistance to this project. �> Motion was made by Mayor Camphouse that the sum of $5,000 from the Council's Contingency Fund'be contributed to the - Arcadia Chamber oP Commerce for the express purpose of assistance in the defrayal of expenses incurred in -connection with-the,participation • of Arcadia High Schools Apache Band in the inauguration of.President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice - President Richard M. Nixon'; that the Cityts contribution be contingent upon (1) the trip being conducted under the - full- approval and jurisdiction of the Arcadia Unified School District and ghat (2) the remaining $20,000 being raised approximately in accordance with the Fund Raising Committee's Budget.Division be obtained in the following proportions: Financial support from 'students, band members'and participantst_ families and friends $10,000 Financial support from Arcadia `. %business and.'civic organizations 5,000 Financial support from other sources in the form of special gifts 5,000 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried-on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None-,-' 3322 HEARING Application of Mr. James Heaton for a business license to (Heaton) conduct a social club, permitting dining and dancing, at 27 West Huntington Drive. Mr. James Heaton, Jr., 4232 Don Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, ad- dressed the Council, stating that he wished to provide a large ballroom for dancing and parties; that he anticipated the transfer of his liquor license to the establishment; that he would serve rood upon call; that when he had parties for the young adults, he would not serve liquor. Discussion among the Council members ensued; they believed they should have more information and-that it would be help- ful if the City Attorney would suggest restrictions which should be placed on this type of business. Motion'was made by Councilman.Jacobi that the hearing be continued to January 15, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of John Toscano for business license to conduct (Toscano) taxi service at Santa Anita Race Track Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open and asked if ;4.' anyone wished to address the Council. Mr. John Toscano, 8616 Edmond Drive, Rosemead, addressed the Council,- saying that he had such's license for eleven years, but due to the fact that he did not have a license last year, it was necessary to appear in this manner. Mr. -Toscano stated he operated two cabs in Rosemead and wished to operate one at the local race track. The City Manager read a report from the Police Chief in which it was recommended that if approval were given, the following stipulation be made: That the applicant will keep his cab available for service from the time he arrives until'he loads out' at or near the end of'the races, and'must.not use the privilege of his license to attend the races. The City Attorney advised that it would be difficult administratively to enforce restrictions.of'this nature. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the application of Mr. John Toscano for a business license to conduct taxi service at the Santa Anita Race.Track be denied, there being no showing of public convenience or necessity. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None 11 ABSENT: NonC Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Clerk be authorized to refund to Mr. John Toscano the unused portion of the investigation fee, as determined by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded•by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RES. NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that.the City 237 Council deny the application of C. P. Cassady, Inc., for Cassady a zone variance to allow automobile parking in the rear (cont.) of property located at 84 West Huntington Drive, in z Zone R -1, for the reasons set out in the resolution. The City Attorney advised that the Commission's recommen- dation had been held over from the previous meeting to allow the ten days for an appeal. The City Clerk stated she had not received such an appeal. -2- 1/2/57 LOT _SPLIT NO. 136 Motion was made. by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney be instructed -to draw up•the-- proper resolution concurring with the Planning - Commis 6ion -,te961ution, denying the request. Said motion 4as,st66hded:by Councilman Jacobi and carried °unanimouk))_ Application of Johanna M. Wenz,- 1820 .South Santa Anita. Ave. (Lot Split No. 136) to create three lots, one of which would be quite irregular. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the-request be denied, but if granted the following conditions should be-met: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for.Parcels 1 and 3; 3. that a recreation fee of $50 ;be paid; 4. that Parcels 1 and 2-be extended southerly and• easterly so as to include the irregular portions of Parcel 3. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the'recommendations of the Planning Commission and dis8pprove the request of Mrs. Joahnna M. Wenz, without prejudice., Said<motion -was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final map 18.618 -of Tract No. 18618, located on Pamela Road west of Second ,! .Avenue, be-approved as all deposits and -fees have been T paid,-subject-to the posting of a bond to guarantee the installation of the required improvements. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve final map of Tract.No. 18618,,_subject to-the-condition set forth by the Planning Commission and that the final map-of Tract No. 18618 be arid -the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and - directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix 'the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said Mintite Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond, guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 18618. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. CASH Recommendation of the City Manager, City-Controller, and SURPLUS City Treasurer that the resolution (No. 2763) permitting investments in short -term treasury bills with a limit of $200,000 be amended to remove the limit; that the IND6XGD , - total availability of cash will fluctuate sharply during the next six months. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2763 be amended to change the limits of $200,000 to $500,000. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Counci -lmen Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, aid -3- 1/3/57 3.324 TRANSFER Request from-the Recreation Department that,an amount OF;, equal to-the-proceeds from the teen -age dance, $40.60, FUNDS co- sponsored by the Arcadia Parent Teachers Association and the Arcadia Recreation Department, be disbursed from the Recreation Budget, Account No: 117- 17,•.as a contri- bution to the Arcadia High School band for participation in the presidential inauguration: The request was recom= mended by the City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Managerts.recommendation be: accepted and that the City Controller be authorized to make a disbursement of $40.60 from Account No. 117 -17 -to the Arcadia High School Band Fund for participation in the Presidential Inauguration. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and .Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None BUSINESS Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council LICENSE• adopt an Ordinance transferring the -position of Business DEPARTMENT License Collector from the office-of the City. Clerk to the office of the City Manager. INDEXfiO - - Discussion was held as to the need for enforcement powers in' connection with-the administration of the license collection department. It�was further stated that if Council approves said recommendation; it will be necessary to employ one additional clerk to be assigned to the license department to handle the office duties, the City Manager to make such recommendation for Council approval at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the recommenda- tion of the-,City Manager be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary legisla- tion to transfer the license collection department to the office of the City Manager and that-the present staff be retained in the office of the City Clerk with the exception of the business license collector who will be transferred to the office of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphousq NOES: None ABSENT: None AMENDED Recommendation of the Personnel Board. that Personnel PERSONNEL Rule IX, Paragraph 3, be amended by adding thereto a new RULES paragraph to read as follows: "Any City employee who, after May 1, 1956, shall have been continuously employed by the City without interruption for a period of ten years shall be entitled to the additional vacation provided in the preceding two paragraphs. In computing such ten year period of employment, all employment shall be considered whether temporary,.probationary or permanent, and whether in one or more positions or departments, so long as the employment was without interruption." Recommendation, also, of the Personnel Officer, after consultation with the City Attorney, that the following be added to the above amendment for clarification: -4- 3325 "Leaves pf absence with or without pay shall not, normally constitute an interruption of employment w within the meaning of this paragraph. If a J leave of absence of-'more than thirty (30) calen- dar days, which must be approved by the City Council under Personnel Rule IX, Section 1, is intended to constitute an interruption of employment, it shall.be so stated when-the leave is- granted." Councilman Reibold felt that if the leave were for more than 90 days it shou d be deducted. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council- accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board with respect to- amendment of Rule IX, Paragraph 3; and secondly, that the Personnel Board be asked to consider whether time off during a granted leave of "absence without pay should constitute part of the term of service, or whether it should constitute -a disruption of service. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on•roll'call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and - Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None FIRE DEPT. Communication.from Personnel Board advising that it was PERSONNEL in'sympathy with shortening-the hours of Fire Department personnel from 72 hours approximately to.67.5 hours per �o week; and that manning the Department to full strength, as well as shorter hours, should be considered at the next budget hearinge..y Councilman Phillips felt that the information received was inadequate; that to give this inatter due considera- 't:�on,-they should know in dollars and cents what it W1117 cosy th'd City, and the number of people involved; that he would like to have it referred back to the staff "'for additional information along -these lines. Motion was made by Councilman-Dennis that the City Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Manager be instructed to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Westphal's letter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. - .. -5- 1/2/57 Council disapprove the, request for shorter working hours for Fire Department personnel and that the City Manager -bet instructed''t°o' convey the "sentiments of the Council to -the Personnel Board''_Said'motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips -and carried unanimously. VECTOR Communication from the Health and Sanitation Commission ,CONTROL that the report,on Vector Control is still,.being ,SURVEY studied by the Commission, and that _ a recommendation relative to that report will be submitted,to the Council �DOCEO in the near future. Said communication was noted.and ordered filed. LETTER Communication from City Manager that'a'letter had been (Westphal) received from Mr. Paul C. Westphal, S2 West Palm DriZe, stating that he had found it difficult to get haulers to_ -remove manure at proper intervals and asking their INDEXED consideration.* _ Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Manager be instructed to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Westphal's letter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. - .. -5- 1/2/57 226 CALL FOR Request of City Engineer for approval of plans and BIDS specifications for parking area and driveways, north of 22 City Hall, in the Civic Center; and, authorization for T'7 the Mayor and City Clerk to advertise for bids on same. The City Engineer displayed a map illustrating the pro- posed parking area. Councilmen Dennis and Phillips felt that a parking strip along the northern side would destroy the symmetry and beauty of the landscaping planned for the area in front of the city hall. The City Engineer felt that the parking area'should be functional - close to the entrances; that this had been.a part of the original plans, but that the architects could be asked to work out a different plan; and that they could study the relocation of the ball park if the Council so desired. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Engineer be instructed to appoint a committee to study the matter of a parking area for the city hall, including the relocation of the ball park, and to submit a recom- mendation back to the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: -AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,-Phillips, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Reibold ABSENT: None CAMDEN- Request for authorization for Mayor.,4nd City Clerk to WILSHIRE execute agreement with Camden- Wilshire Company in the.* AGREEMENT form approved by the City Attorney, in accordance with 4 x 3 the minutes of December 4, 1956. BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS /G 7- The City Attorney advised that'the agreement had been cleared with the Manager, Engineer,and.Water Superintendent and coincided with the instructions of December 4, 1956. He stated further that the Camden - Wilshire Company had submitted signed stipulation extending, time for City's appearance in mandate action until approval of final maps of tracts involved and'also signed request for dismissal of the action to be used by City upon such final approval. ' r Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized.to. execute, Vie agreement with Camden - Wilshire Company.in the form approved and presented by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobj, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Applications for renewal of business licenses from the following for 1957: Charles.J. Barry -,Junk collection Y. J. Moon - commercial Mrs. Emilia Balabanoff - South Second Avenue and commercial rubbish rubbish collection nursery school, 1625 Mrs. Carol L. Thomas - child care at 1110 South Mayflower Avenue ,. Frederic C. and Mary C. Schultze - nursery school,, 1111 OkoboJi Drive Salvation Army -'.salvage collection at homeowner's request ? . 3:12 -/� Disabled American Veterans, Ch. ##29, Pasadena - salvage collection at homeowner's-request 17 St. Vincent de Paul Society (Los Angeles) - salvage collection at homeowner's request 2/ Chapps Automotive Service.- "servtce.station and used car x.2,7 George B. West - bowling alley at 21 Morlan Place Foster Transportation - charter bus service (schools,. churches, scouts, etc.) _ A -1 Disposal Co. - residential and commercial garbage and rubbish,collection Motion was-made by'Councilman Jacobi that-the City Council grant the renewal of the permits for the above- mentioned companies and individuals -for their respective services as were in existence at the close of the preceding year, and that the provisions of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, applicable to renewal of applica- tions, be waived. Said motion was seconded by,Councilman-Phillips and car- ried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:- Councilmen - Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNTY Notices from County Boundary Commission that Pasadena BOUNDARY' has filed .a proposal for the annexation of territory COMMISSION- known as Proposed Annexation from Los Angeles County Flood Control District to the ,City of Pasadena and INDEXED E1 Monte has filed -for the annexation of territory known as Proposed'Annexation No. 113 to the City of E1 Monte. Said notices were noted and ordered filed. SANITATION Mayor Camphouse reported that he had received a commun- DISTRICT ication from the Sanitation District, advising him that LETTER the proposed plan of taxing for sewer maintenance has INDEXED been-postponed- that they will have a meeting of all -engineers at which this problem will be resolved. The Mayor added that our Engineer will proceed along the lines instructed. L FLOATS Councilman Dennis brought up the matter of floats being IN entered in the Rose Parade at no cost by various cities; ROSE BOWL and requested the City Manager to communicate with the PARADE executive director of the Chamber of Commerce to see INDEXED how this is accomplished. POLICE Councilman- Reibold commented on the article in the STAFF Tribune referring "to the small-size of the police staff as compared with other cities in the Unitzd States, INDEXED and wondered if the- City Manager wished to comment on it. The City Manager stated that we had a lower than average percentage of police personnel-per capita, but that statistics per se do not reflect the true status; that 'there are•other factors such as density of population, types of activity in a particular city, that should be taken into consideration. Councilman Reibold added that the City should have., . "adequate police protection and that perhaps this matter should be'studied prior to budget preparation. -Councilman Dennis, referring to the article in the Pasadena Star News about the adequacy of our police personnel, felt the article was giving the wrong -7- 1/2/57 3328 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City -' Attorney be requested to canvass the field fora legal. assistant and to advise the Council when he wishes.them to make such an appointment within a salary of $600 a month, and that such recommendation be returned to the Council at his earliest convenience.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis,, Jacobi, Phillips -, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNEXATIONS The City Attorney advised that notices were received from the County Boundary Commission that the City of. �ND6%EC El. Monte has .filed. a proposal. for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation No. 104 to the City of E1 Monte and that the City.of Monrovia has filed for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation District No. 21 to the City of Monrovia (Amended). The City Attorney added that the amended proposal eliminated the Church property and the Arcadia well site. The notices were noted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2847 title of Resolution No. 2847,, entitled-: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, wD° AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INVESTMENT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2763." -8- 1/2/57 impression; and would like to request the City Manager to answer -that article. Mayor Camphouse requested this be *made a minute order. The.City Manager added -there will be an increase in police personnel for the next budget. LEGAL Councilman Phillips read a letter from the City,Attorney ASSISTANT recommending that in lieu of a full -time city attorney TO a full -time assistant to the City Attorney be appointed CITY by the Council for the reasons set forth in the letter. ATTORNEY Councilman Phillips commented that our present City Attorney was one of the best - qualified in the San Gabriel Valley if not in the state; that.he always seems to have the correct legal interpretation on municipal problems. Councilman Phillips stated that he was not sure but what'the City would be better off with the full -time services of the present City AttaDrney; that in any event the pressure of legal work has steadily gotten heavier and heavier and steps should be taken immediately to relieve the situation. That the hiring at this time of an assistant for the balance of the fiscal year would not affect the City's position cash wise as the Council Contingency Fund is adequate to take care of this situation. The City Attorney suggested a salary of between $500.00 and $600.00 a month.and stated that the Manager had indicated that for the balance of the fiscal year there was sufficient clerical help within the departments with which the assistant would work to take care of the added Clerical work resulting from the appointment of the legal assistant. That the present legal secretary could riot assume any increase of work by reason of the new position. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City -' Attorney be requested to canvass the field fora legal. assistant and to advise the Council when he wishes.them to make such an appointment within a salary of $600 a month, and that such recommendation be returned to the Council at his earliest convenience.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis,, Jacobi, Phillips -, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNEXATIONS The City Attorney advised that notices were received from the County Boundary Commission that the City of. �ND6%EC El. Monte has .filed. a proposal. for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation No. 104 to the City of E1 Monte and that the City.of Monrovia has filed for the annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexation District No. 21 to the City of Monrovia (Amended). The City Attorney added that the amended proposal eliminated the Church property and the Arcadia well site. The notices were noted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2847 title of Resolution No. 2847,, entitled-: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, wD° AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INVESTMENT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2763." -8- 1/2/57 3329 _ Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2847 be waived. Said motion was - seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2847 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, - Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed, N0: 978 and read•the title of Ordinance No. 978, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE,CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 257 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION 1-0." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the.full body of Ordinance No. 978 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT:. None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 978 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse: NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title NO. 2831 of Resolution No. 2831, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE,CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE DATES, HOURS AND PLACES OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR CITY wDOM° BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS," Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No..2831 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: 'None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2831 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -9- 1/2/57 3330 RESOLUTION The -City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2846A•title of- Resolution No.'2846A,entitled:- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INDEXED ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." -Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the readiing of the full body of Resolution No. 2846A be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES:- None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2846A be adopted. Said motion was•seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold , and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNUAL The City Manager reported a request from the Arcadia POLICE Police Relief Association to hold a dance at the Los RELIEF Angeles Turf Club on June 8, 1957, and that he would EVENT approve same. INDEXED Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of the Arcadia Police Association to hold a fiance at the Los Angeles Turf Club on June 8, 1957, and waive the provisions of Section 18-of Ordinance No. 737, as amended. .Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the meeting adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and.. carried unanimously. ATTEST: City Clerk -10 1/2/57 MINUTE..S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,Dl 7 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 1957 The'City Council of the City of Arcadia'met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., January 15, 1957. INVOCATION The Rev. H. Warren Anderson, of the Arcadia Community Church, offered the invocation. -- PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. -ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Dennis MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1957_, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. SEALED Bids on bonds to be issued to represent unpaid assessments BIDS for the acquisition -and improvement of the opening of Louise Avenue. LOUISE AVENUE The City Clerk reported that -no bids had been received. The Council determined that it would be necessary to readvertise forbids at a future date. HEARING Application of Mr. James Heaton for a business license to (cont.) conduct a social club, permitting dining and dancing, at Heaton 27 West Huntington Drive. Mayor Camphouse called for the continuation of the hearing field on January 2, 1957. Councilman Phillips asked the City Attorney to explain where it fits in'with our business license ordinance, and whether another license could be issued by which the Council could have more stringent control over dances and othe�'admission type of events. Mayor Camphouse added that the Cou Vat- ahould have some form of control over this broad use. The City Attorney-advised that a short time ago it became necessary to impose rather stringent controls over certain types of businesses; it was then that Ordinance No. 823 was adopted.' The effect of this ordinance-was to require, in addition to-a business license, a permit issued by the Council'i.tself; among these businesses requiring such a permit--is a social club: That based upon statements made by•applicani in his application at the last meeting, he thought there was a misunderstanding as to the necessity of 'requiring a permit; that the applicant intends to provide a place for public assembly, lodge meetings, and the like, and in addition thereto provide catering service; that as such, a business would require no permit and'would not come under the category of social club; that if a true social club were to-be operated, he would recommend the application set forth the precise nature, purpose, and method of operation of the Club; that the applicant admits he has no such aim in mind at all; that e 33314 �.� individual functions to be conducted at the place might require permits; and that.it would be his recommendation that no over -all permit for a social club be granted without considerably more information than the Council now has; that it was largely a misunderstanding on the part of the staff as to the necessity of a permit in this case; he would suggest not only denying this requested permit, which'is unnecessary for the type of business in which the applicant 1s proposing to engage, but that the Council consider refunding the applicant the entire investigation fee. Councilman Reibold questioned the applicant, Mr. Heaton, if he had in mind just what the-City Attorney had -` outlined. Mr. Heaton answered in the affirmative. Councilman Reibold questioned further whether he would have any objection to a permit being required for such events as require a.permit and tickets are sold to the public. Mr. Heaton answered "No ". The City Attorney advised that if it were to become a public dance hall, a permit would be be required. Mr. Louis R. Swanson addressed the Council, stating that he was co -owner of the building at -27 West Huntington and wished to have a few points clarified - whether parties'held. by and for a boy scout organization would require a permit and whether meetings of the proposed Elks Club would.require a.permit. The City Attorney responded that.if the cited examples were to be strictly.private affairs, no such . permit was required. An Elks Club party, restricted to members of the Elks Club, would not require.a permit. If, however, the public were invited or tickets sold to the public, it would require a permit. The Attorney added that in the past various small groups have held private parties and have complied with.both the spirit - and the letter of the law; that it is his interpretation that only public events require a permit, not strictly private parties; that he has had no occasion to suggest more stringent regulations; that if organizations are found to'hold public dances under the guise of private parties, he would suggest more stringent regulations; that if-any member of the Council felt that more stringent regulations should be made, he would expect the Councilmen to suggest a change. Mayor Camphouse asked if.ariyone elsp,wished t'.be heard. There was' no respopse: Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said- motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was further made by Councilman Reibold that the application of Mr. James Heaton for a permit to conduct - a social club at 27 West Huntington Drive be denied on the basis that the permit as requested was neither necessary nor applicable. to the proposed use of the': premises, and that the dntire investigation fed bg refunded. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Mrs. Charlotte R. Diamond fora permit to (Ift Diamond) conduct a new and used furniture and appliance store at cf 325 North First Avenue. The City Clerk reported there were-no protests. -2- 1/15/57 3332 HEARING,. , Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone wished to be heard on (Mrs.'biamond) the matter. c = _ o Mrs. Charlotte Diamond,--9117 Fairview Avenue, San n Gabriel,-.addressed the Council, explaining the nature of t her proposed business. When questioned about the source i of-.,her supply, she replied that she -would..purchase used n .jewelry and would buy locally; and.that her business u could not be construed as a pawnshop. When asked if e what she bought could have been pawned somewhere else, d she replied -that she-had no way of knowing. When asked If her business would be duplicating that of the Thrift Shop, she responded that their merchandise was more or less discards, while hers were higher- priced articles, such as antiques,. and the like. The City °Manager questioned her as..to whether she was going into the-second-hard business or antique business, and whether she.-would buy from indigent people. Mrs. Diamond.replied that she would be dealing -in both types and that she would buy from-poor people locally. The City Manager advised that this would be a type of business to which the Police Department would have to pay a great deal. of attention; and that the ordinance be amended to provide more stringent regulations of such businesses. Mr.- '.Donald: Ehr, former Board member•of the Arcadia Wel- fare and Thrift Shop, addressed the Council, stating that he believed the proposed business would be unfavor- able to the Thrift Shop business.. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips.-that the hearing be. closed-.. •Said motion was' seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Attorney - advised that this is one of the many businesses cited in Section 18-, as amended; that denial of a permit for this type of business elsewhere than in Arcadia might.not,be 90 proper as -a denial would be _. -here because of the local circumstances; we have a transient population- four.months a year which outnumbers the City population by three to one, and a business otherwise perfectly legal might be abused by a small _.percentage of people. who find themselves stranded or attracted -with the idea of sudden- gain;.that more stringent--regulations can be sustained_here; that the authority to deny this type of operation-is contained in Subsection (b) of Ordinance No. 823, as follows: "The City Council may, after investigation of said -application and of said proposed business, grant or refuse to grant a permit therefor -. The City Council shall have the right to, and shall refuse any_such permit if it shall find and determine that the granting of the same or the conducting of the business for which a permit iszequesWd will be injurious, detrimental or harmful.to the public peace, health, safety, morals or welfare of the City of Arcadia or the inhabitants thereof. If such permit is granted, the City Council may impose such terms; conditions, restrictions.,_and limitations upon the operation and conduct of such _business, not in conflict with any paramount law, as it may deem necessary or expedient to protect the public peace, health, safety, morals or welfare of the City-of the inhabitants thereof." . Motion.was-made • by Councilman Jacobi "that the application of Mrs..Charlotte R. Diamond for a.permit to conduct a second- hand store at 325 North First Avenue be denied for the reason that it is a business which, at best, -3- 1/15/57 3333 requires extreme and close scrutiny, particularly, -:I. " T view of the nature of this community;-that there-ie no need for such a business, and by reason of the '7-seasonal•transient- residency far-- outnumbering the local population on numerous occasions such a business ` lends itself- to practices inimical to the general - welfare of the City. Said motion was - seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse - NOES: None - -ABSENTS Councilman-Dennis- Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Clerk be authorized to refund to,Mrs. "Charlotte - Diamond the unused portion of the investigation fee, as determined by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call - vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and ' Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis HEARING-, Request from Mr:' -- Harold L. Voltz For change of zone ZONE CHANGE- from Zone R -1 to Zone R -2 at the rear of 822.North :. (H. L. Voltz) First Avenue. - Planning Commission recommbnded, approval (Resolution No. 236). - Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. He asked if anyone in the - audience wished to be•heard. No one responded. The City Engiheer described-the property included in the proposed -- rezoning. - Motion was- made -by Councilman Phillips -that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded- by*Councilman -- Reibold and carr- ied- unanimously. " Motion was made by Councilman Phillips -that the City Council accept the recommendation-of the Planning Commission and - approve the application-of Mr. Harold L. - Voltz for the reclassification of real property located at the rear of 822 North First Avenue from Zone R -1 t6 Zone R -2. 'Said mot16n-'was, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HEARING Formation of 'Lighting Maintenance District No. 9 on Lighting portion of First Avenue: District No. 9 The City Clerk reported that she had the Affidavit of „ — Posting and the Affidavit of Publication. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. -He asked if- anyone wished to speak. No one responded. Motion.was made by Councilman-Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded -by Councilman Jacobi and carried, unanimously. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2853 title of Resolution No. 2853, entitled: "A RESOLUTION 7 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, T ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED -AS (LIGHTING MAINTENANCE - DISTRICT NO..9s TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES 'FOR THE -4- 1/15/57 3334 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON -A PORTION OF FIRST .AVENUE IN- SAID.. CITY. -" Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the full reading of _the body of Resolution No. 2853 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and w Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis HEARING Laurel Avenue Improvements (alley) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2853 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Phillips, - Reibold, and Improvement of the First Alley.south of Laurel Avenue between Second Avenue and Wigwam.Avenue.. Mayor, Camphouse announced: "The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. M. having arrived, this is the time and place for hearing protests or objections against the improvement of the first -alley south of Laurel Avenue between Second Avenue and Wigwam Avenue i1 as described in Resolution of Intention No. 2844." The Mayor asked the City Clerk if she had the following affidavits relative to this hearing: 1 Affidavit of publication 2 Affidavit of posting . 3 Affidavit of mailing- The City Clerk.replied in the affirmative.. Motion was made by.Councilman Phillips that the affidav- its of publication, posting, and mailing be filed. Said emotion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES : - None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis The City Clerk reported that she had received one written protest; namely, from Mrs. Calvin,T. Adams, 911 North Second Avenue. The clerk read the protest. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak relative to this matter. Mr. Martin Kordick, 134 East Laurel, addressed the Council, saying that he owns the property just west of the alley; that he would be assessed about one -third of the cost; that he at one time had paved the alley at his own expense, and that he would like to go on record as :being.in favor of the proposed improvement. Mr. Howard Price, 166 East Laurel, addressed the Council, stating that he lived at the other end of the street from Mr. Kordick, that the alley was in a deplorable condition, and that the alley should be paved. -5- Y 1/15/57 3335 The Mayor then -asked if anyone else wished to be heaird. No one responded. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed.- Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mr. Sorenson reported -that the City Engineer had informed him that the written protests do not exceed 50 percent of the assessed area in value, and that if"the Council wish to proceed, it is .indicated the Council should overrule the protest. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the protest be-overruled. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2852 title of Resolution No.-2852, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF�THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LAUREL AVENUE BFTWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND WIGWAM AVENUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO, 2844." .Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2852 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold,.and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis CONTRACT Recommendation of the'City Manager and Water Superin- AWARD tendent that the contract for the cement mortar - lining of 20 inch steel transmission main in Second TRANSMISSION Avenue from Longden Avenue to Camino Real Avenue be LINE awarded to Pipe Lines Inc ., i n the amount of $13,462.50. SECOND AVENUE TO Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City CAMINO REAL Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager 3• and Water Superintendent and award'the contract to Pipe Lines, Inc., and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Pipe Lines, Inc., for the cement mortar lining of 20 inch steel transmission main in Second Avenue from Longden Avenue to Camino Real-Avenue in the amount of $13,462.50, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis INQUIRY Letter from Mrs. Kathryn O'Connor, inquiring as to RE CITY whether or not the City would be willing to sell PROPERTY certain property lying north of Live Oak Avenue and (LIVE OAK) west of the.Santa Anita Wash; said-property being adjacent to that owned by Mrs. O'Connor in County territory-. The City Engineer described the area in question, stating that a portion had been granted by the City to -6- 1/15/57 3336 3 p ,; the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and that Eighth Avenue has been proposed to be continued through that area to be-joined to Sixth Avenue. The City Attorney advised that if this property be sold, that the Council consider making annexation of contiguous piece a condition of sale, as it would be wiser for that strip to be annexed rather than be left an island. The City Engineer suggested an.appraisal of the area be made and that he believed the local Realty Board would be willing so to do. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council indicate its willingness to sell the property at a fair market price, to be determined by an appraisal, provided a condition be attached whereby the adjacent property be annexed (said area lying north of Live Oak Avenue between Sixth Avenue and.the Santa Anita Wash, bounded on the west, north, and east by the existing City limits). Said motion was seconded by.Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote-as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis SHUTTLE Recommendation from City Manager concerning request of SERVICE West Arcadia Business Association to operate temporarily - (WABA) a tram shuttle service from their parking area to the stores in the Hub, using some of the City sidewalks. Mr. Donald Ehr addressed the Council, describing the tram, the service, and route, and explaining that the service would be for only a few weeks while the parking area at the rear of Hinshaw's is being improved. Considerable discussion followed among the Council members, City Engineer, and City Manager as to the hazards involved and the illegality in allowing such a service, the consensus being that the problem could be better solved. Mr. Ehr withdrew his request, adding that if the staff could.resolve the problem the Association would be grateful, as the convenience of their customers is paramount.. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the matter be referred to the City staff for a recommendation back to the Council in time for the adjourned meeting of January 22, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.- INDEPENDENT Recommendation of the City Manager that an independent AUDITOR auditor be hired for the fiscal year 1956 =1957; that SERVICE $2400 has been appropriated in the current budget 2 to pay this expense. Mayor Camphouse referred this matter to a--committee composed of Councilmen Phillips and Jacobi, recommenda- tion to be submitted at the-next Council meeting. FUND DRIVE Request of the American Cancer Society to solicit funds American within the City during the month of April, 1957. Cancer Soc. -7- 1/15/57 333'7 Councilman Relbold stated that the Council has been a working for a long time on a method for handling solicitations; that he was in favor of drives where Arcadia people are participants in the benefits, but would be against such drives where the costs involved are excessive, where the charity itself is far removed from Arcadia people, and where the benefits received are insignificant in the total picture; and that they had not yet come up with a final solution. Motion was then made by Councilman Reibold that the request of the American Cancer Society to solicit funds during the month of April, 1957, be denied. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi. Councilman Phillips added that his sentiments were along the lines of Councilman Reibold's; that since the Council has attempted to tighten up on soliciting and other types of annoyances to the citizens of Arcadia, a number of people have commented favorably; that it is the ultimate goal of the Council that worthwhile charities join hands in one united drive. Councilman Phillips agreed with Mr. Reibold and stated that condemnation procedures are generally more costly inasmuch as you are buying improvements on the land; that this is an unimproved piece of property. Council- man Phillips recalled that during the last campaign he spoke of the vast medium in the southwest areas for more recreational facilities; that although .this, -8- 1/15/57 The motion made by Councilman Reibold and seconded. by Councilman Jacobi was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold; and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis PURCHASE Recommendation of the City Manager that approximately OF 5.3 acres of property, located at the southwest corner PROPERTY of Duprte Road.and Santa Anita Avenue., offered to the (DUARTE RD. city at .a price of $115,000, be purchased. AND SANTA ANNTA AVE.) Councilman Reibold stated that he thought -the action recommended is much more far reaching than simply the,purchase of 5.3 acres of land; that we are in a period where decisions.made in the next few years, in all probability, will set the timber for the future of the City; that the City Manager had pointed out the scarcity of land in adequate quantities for future public need; that land can.be condemned and under the law we have that right, but such proceedings are not desirable if there is any other way,to solve the :.r problem. Councilman Reibold further stated that the natural question arising is what can the-land be used-for or what is planned for the land; that person- ally he had no preconceived idea. However, one of the questions that would arise in people's minds who think about this particular site and its proximity to the high school, would think of it as a site for an auditorium for the school and city and that the - Library Board is actively making arrangements to procure the services of. a- consultant in the hope that technical advice will reflect future library needs, ,such as size and location. He stated further that "they, had discussed bommunity centers and other'-fac- ilities appropriate to the locations approximate to the high school; that he is personally very much in favor of. . the City Manager's recommendation regardless of the usage -of the property. Councilman Phillips agreed with Mr. Reibold and stated that condemnation procedures are generally more costly inasmuch as you are buying improvements on the land; that this is an unimproved piece of property. Council- man Phillips recalled that during the last campaign he spoke of the vast medium in the southwest areas for more recreational facilities; that although .this, -8- 1/15/57 3338 particular piece of land appears rather close to the high school and county park, situations do change and as Arcadia grows the need for recreational facilities will arise; that the County Park over which we have little or no control"does not- provide.a Little League or Baseball Park for residents. Councilman Phillips .added he was in complete accord with Mr. Reibold and it was his opinion that this land should be acquired by the City. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ... NOES:" None ABSENT: _Councilman Dennis COMMENDATION Letter from Mr. and Mrs. John H. Colvin of 502 West Lemon Avenue, commending services received from the INDEXED Building Department. The letter was noted and ordered filed. BUSINESS Applications for renewal of business licenses for LICENSE 1957 received from the following: RENEWALS C. R. Allen (Santa'Anita Stables, 33 Morlan Place) f John R. Barr (Taku Restaurant, 16J Huntington) amusement game only Disabled American. Veterans of E1 Monte (salvage collection on call only) -9- 1/15/57 Mayor Camphouse added that he had noticed in a newspaper recently that it is estlmated.that by 1975 there would be no vacant land in Los Angeles County. It was his opinion that plans for future.growth must be made now. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the purchase of property at the south - west corner -of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue (and more specifically described in the map attached to the City Manager18 recommendation of January 11, 1957) at the price of $115,000.00, from•the Capital Projects. Fund; $10,000:00 to be paid into escrow at at'the opening thereof, and the balance payable at the close of escrow; and that the City Manager be authorized to open escrow accordingly, said form of escrow to be approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote-as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips,. Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis CONFERENCE Recommendation "of the City Manager that.the Chief of ATTENDANCE Police be authorized to attend a joint meeting of all BY chiefs of police and sheriffs in California; the POLICE conference to be held in Fresno on February 1, 1957. CHIEF Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City INDEXED Council accept the recommendation of the._City Manager and authorize the Chief of Police to attend the conference of police chiefs and sheriffs of-California in Fresno on February 1, 1957, at City expense within the budget limitation, the expenditures to be sub - stantiated by itemized'expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ... NOES:" None ABSENT: _Councilman Dennis COMMENDATION Letter from Mr. and Mrs. John H. Colvin of 502 West Lemon Avenue, commending services received from the INDEXED Building Department. The letter was noted and ordered filed. BUSINESS Applications for renewal of business licenses for LICENSE 1957 received from the following: RENEWALS C. R. Allen (Santa'Anita Stables, 33 Morlan Place) f John R. Barr (Taku Restaurant, 16J Huntington) amusement game only Disabled American. Veterans of E1 Monte (salvage collection on call only) -9- 1/15/57 3339 Mrs. D. M. La Guidire (Nursery School, 530 West Las Tunas Drive) Mrs. Jean Lyman (Nursery School, 1016 S. Baldwin Ave Rudy Meier (Foothill Stages) Charter Bus Services Metro Edwards Corporation (Santa Anita Theatre) Russell Uhl (Miniature golf, 614 West Las Tunas Dr.) Valley Transit Lines (Charter Bus Services) Referring to the application of John R. Barr, Mayor Camphouse remarked that the amusement game ordinance should be studied. Councilman Phillips agreed with him in principle, but that the particular license in question had been in existence; that they should look into the type of operations which are conducive to betting. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the applica- tions for renewal of business licenses, as listed above, be approved, and that the provisions of Section 18, of Ordinance No. 823, applicable for renewals, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor.Camphouse instructed the staff to -bring the Council up to date on what activities are:permissive. URDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 979 title of Ordinance No. 979, entitled: - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY-OF ARCADIA,. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16 AND 17 OF ORDINANCE NO. 737 OF SAID CITY AND ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NO. 13 -A." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance -No. 979 be-waived. Said motion was seconded by. Councilman Jacobi. and carried•.,• on roll call vote as-follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips; Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: -None ABSENT:' Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 979 be introduced.' Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll gall vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi,. Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis' RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the N0. 2848- title of Resolution No. 284A, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE DETACHMENT FROM SAID CITY OF CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED THEREIN." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the "reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2848 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2848 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: -10- 1/15/56 7 3540 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis _R3M1UL'U4Z'ON The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2849 .title of Resolution No. 2849, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, y I� DECLARING A PORTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE PROTEC- TION DISTRICT INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY REASON OF ANNEXATION WITHDRAWN FROM SUCH DISTRICT." Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading, of the full body of Resolution No. 2849 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: 'Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2849 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed,-and read the NO. 2850 title of Resolution No. 2850, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING REQUESTED VARIANCE TO ALLOW PROPERTY IN AN R -1 ZONE TO BE USED FOR AUTOMOBILE PARKING ?" Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of -the full body of Resolution No. 2850 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and -carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi,_Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman - Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2850 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as- follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2851 title of Resolution No. 2851, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, S AMENDING RULE IX, PARAGRAPH 3, OF THE PERSONNEL RULES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2851 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: -11- 1/15/57 3341 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2851 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Council -men Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis PACIFIC The City Attorney advised that the abandoned Pacific ELECTRIC CO. Electric right of way authorized to be purchased at the PROPERTY price of 10,729.00, with title insurance policy to the �11 value of 50,000.00 if construction were contemplated, should have the purchase thereof re- authorized with title insurance policy at only the price of purchase thereof, as no construction is being contemplated at the present time. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the purchase of the abandoned Pacific Electric Co. right -of -way prop- erty be re- authorized at the price of $10,729.00 without title insurance in excess of the purchase price. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold; and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman_ Dennis CHARTER The City Attorney advised -that the Charter amendment has AMENDMENT ;just passed the•Sehate with••the cooperation of Senator. Richards and would become effective this month. He added that he would be in Sacramento the following week for a few days and would be happy to serve the City if the Councilmen so.desire. CONFERENCE Motion was made by Mayor Camphouse that the City Clerk's OF attendance at the Conference of City Clerks in E1 Centro CITY CLERKS on January 12, 1957, be authorized, and that the expenditures be substantiated by itemized expense account INDFxsr to be approved by the.City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was-seconded by Councilman Jacobi-'and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ARCADIA Recommendation.of the City Manager that the application MONROVIA of Arcadia- Monrovia Valley Cab Co. to replace two older VALLEY Chevrolets (1951) with 1955 models be approved; that CAB CO. this did not change the number of vehicles being operated by this.company. INDOl6D Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the replace- ment of two newer cabs for two older cabs of the Arcadia - Monrovia Valley Cab Co. be approved. Said motion was seconded by 'Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. _- PLANNING The City Engineer inquired as to whether or not the COMMISSION Council would like to have a joint meeting with the Plan - MEETING ning Commission on the fifth Tuesday of January (Jan. 29). The members.of.the Council agreed so to do. INDOCED -12 1/15/57 3342 CIVIC CENTER The City Engineer reported on the new designs for the PARKING parking lots for the Civic Center. Using a map, he LOT illustrated the location of the two proposed parking DESIGNS lots, one on the northeastern side of the City Hall and the other on the southeastern side of the City Hall, more specifically in the rear of the police building; that the parking lot on the northeastern side would provide parking for 55 cars;..that a.: temporary access road be built directly north of the City Hall until the Little League ball park is available for construction of a permanent access road; that the parking lot behind the police building would provide parking for 155 cars; that if more parking were required in the future; such parking eould be provided on the ball park area: that the parking area behind the police building should be developed first. The City Attorney advised that the Little League has an agreement with the City whereby if the City wishes to close the lease, it may do so at the end of any calendar year by giving six months' notice; that this provision was entered into.to protect the Little Leasgue's investment in improvements upon the land, so as not to interrupt their baseball season. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the new plans for the Civic Center parking area as presented by the City Engineer be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse� NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion.was further made by Councilman Phillips that the City Manager be instructed to serve notice upon the Little League organization that the lease will be terminated in its present form when legally possible, and that if any continuation is granted it should be upon a limited basis it the discretion of the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis COMMITTEE Councilman Phillips reported that the committee of MEETING three appointed to study, the mosaic work on the City ON Hall had met with the City,Manager,.City Engineer, and MOSAIC WORK Mr. Thomas, They agreed that the staff and the (Civic Center) architect would present to the artists of the mosaic - company the idea of an historic motif; that the scroll 7'42 �.; depicting the chain of ,title from the King of Spain be used as a basis. It was further suggested that it be in pastel shades. Mayor Camphouse expressed appreciation to this committee. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made that the meeting adjourn to 7 p.m., January 22, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanim sly. Ma or ATT UITy Clerk A3- 1/15/57 3343 MINUTE -S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 22, 1957 Pursuant to the order of adjournment.of the regular, meeting of January 15, 1957, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7 p.m., January 22, 1957. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ASSENT: Councilman Dennis HEARING Formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 11 for Lighting various new subdivisions and for lighting maintenance District districts that have expired. No. 11 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Phillips, Aeibold, and Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution. No. 2855 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:- AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES.: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis The City Clerk reported that she had the Affidavit of Posting and the Affidavit of Publication. Mayor.Camphouse declared the hearing -open. He asked if anyone wished to,be.heard in the matter. No one responded. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0._2855 title of Resolution No. 2855,.entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 7 ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT DESIGNATED AS $LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 11', TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF BEVERLY DRIVE, ROSEMARIE DRIVE, BURNELL OAKS LANE, SIXTH AVENUE, FLORENCE AVENUE, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, ALSTER AVENUE, SHARON ROAD, WISTARIA AVENUE, ENCINO AVENUE, LAS FLORES AVENUE, OAK GLEN AVENUE, WILSON AVENUE, DOSHIER AVENUE, SYCAMORE AVENUE, ALTA OAKS DRIVE, HIGHLAND OAKS AVENUE DANIMERE AVENUE AND GRANDVIEW AVENUE IN SAID CITY. r' Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2855 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on - roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Phillips, Aeibold, and Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution. No. 2855 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows:- AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES.: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis 3344 REOPENING Reopening of bids for the acquisition and improvement of OF BIDS Louise Avenue opening. LOUISE The City Attorney advised that bids should again be called AVENUE for Street Assessment Bonds for the opening of Louise Avenue; that it had been indicated by Special Counsel Sorenson there will be some bidders. RESOLUTION' The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2856 title of Resolution No. 2856, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING-FOR SEALED BIDS ON BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT UNPAID ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 892 AND ORDINANCE NO. 896 OF SAID CITY." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2856 be, waived. Said motion was seconded by-Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2856 be adopted. Said motion was sed6nded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Dennis ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 979, which had NO.'979 been introduced at the prior meeting. He recommended that the ordinance, as introduced, be further amended by a1 °60 amending Sections 24 and 28 of Ordinance No. 737 to coincide with the changes as proposed in Ordinance No. 979 and he submitted a draft of Ordinance No. 979 as thus further amended, explaining the further changes. Motion by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 979 as previously introduced be amended by including the amend- ments of Sections 24 and 28 of Ordinance No. 737 as recommended and submitted by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and unanimously carried. The City Attorney then presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 979, as thus amended as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 24 AND 28 OF ORDINANCE NO* 737 OF SAID CITY AND ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NO. 13 -A." Motion was made by Councilman, Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 979 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance.No. 979, as hereinbefore amended, be re- introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: -2- 1/22/57 3,0345 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis LETTER FROM The City Attorney read a letter from Assemblyman Geddes, ASSEMBLYMAN enclosing a copy of Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. GEDDES 18, validating the amendment of Section 402 of -the Arcadia City Charter. He said that in a prior letter Mr. Geddes had stated that Senator Richards had assisted him in carrying the bill through the Senate. He recommended that the Mayor write a letter of appreciation to both Senator Richards and Assemblyman Geddes. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Mayor be authorized to write letters to Senator Richards and Assemblyman Geddes in appreciation of their expediting the matter of the.City Charter amendment. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ASSISTANT The City Attorney reported that he had interviewed TO numerous applicants for the position of Assistant to the CITY City Attorney, and that he had selected four whom he ATTORNEY believed to be the best qualified; that it would be his suggestion that these applicants by interviewed by the City Manager, who as enforcement officer under the City Charter will be working closely with the new assistant. The Council concurred with this. suggestion.. LETTER Discussion was held on the letter received from Mr. Ted (Mr. Ted Bresser, 1300 Holly Avenue, in which Mr. Bresser Bresser) requested answers to various questions concerning the employment of the assistant to the.City Attorney. Coun- cilman Reibold read a tentative draft of a letter which could be submitted to Mr. Bresser if the Council so desired. Mayor Camphouse felt the letter should be ..answered along lines as suggested by Councilman Reibold, and requested this matter be reflected as a minute order. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ATTEST: city clerk -3- 1/22/57 3346 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., February 5, 1957. INVOCATION The Rev. A. Karl Myers, of the Village Presbyterian Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1957, and of the adjourned regular meeting of January 22, 1957, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None BID& Acceptance of bids for the improvement of the first alley OPENED south'of Laurel Avenue,.between Second Avenue and Wigwam (Laurel) Avenue. The City Clerk opened the bids,.all of which were in order, and read them as.follows: Y Osborn Company, Pasadena $2,500.00 A -1 Paving Company, Monrovia 3,105.00 Warren Southwest, Inc., Torrance 3,276.70 •Attwood and Pursel, Pasadena 3,478.50 W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc., Monrovia 3,910.70 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the bids as - read-be accepted and referred to the administrative staff . for review and' recommendation to the Council at the next regular meeting, February 19, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. BIDS Bids received on bonds to be issued to represent unpaid OPENED assessments on the acquisition, improvement, and opening (Louise of Louise Avenue. Avenue) The City Clerk opened the one bid received; namely, from C) the Publix Title Company of Los Angeles in the amount of $9,792.98, the bonds to bear interest at- the,rate of 6 percent per .annum. RESOLUTION The bid was handed to Mr. Roydl So: NO. 2864 for study. Mr. Sorenson then read No. 2564, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING PURSUANT TO THE.PROVISIONS OF PART AND HIGHWAYS CODE" ^enson, special counsel, in full Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE SALE OF BONDS 2, DIVISION 6, STREETS Motion was•made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2364 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: a 134'7 AYES: Councilmen Dennis,.Jacobi, Phillips: Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None HEARIM Application of Mr. George Agajanian for a permit to con - (Agajanian) duct commercial rubbish pick =up in the name of Selma Rubbish Company. , Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Agajanian, the applicant, addressed the Council. Upon questioning, it was brought out that the applicant had conducted his business in this area c6ntinuously since 1939 and that, with the exception of 1956, he had always secured the appropriate license and that he had adequate insurance and could comply with all requirements of the new ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Selma Rubbish be granted a permit to operate a rubbish pickup business from only commercial establishments not included in the city contract executed under Ordinance No. 941 on .- -condition that the applicdnt pay the license fee due for the years 1956 and 1957, with any delinquency penalties due, and that the applicant meet all the conditions heretofore established and required for the issuance of permits under aforesaid Ordinance No. 941; and that the Treasurer refund that'portion of the investigation fee in excess of the cost of the investigation, as determined by the City Manager,.and in excess of the fees and penal - ties due from applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Relbold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Ralbold, and Camphouse NUS: None Kza� Application of Mr. Douglas H. Cone for a permit to [mi) conduct a,used -car business a0 400 Beat Huntington give. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open and asked if anyone in the audienoe wished to speak on the matter. Mr.'Douglas H. Cone, the applicant, 260 South Mountain Trail, Sierra Madre, addressed the Council. He'informed the Council, upon questioning, that Vh}§ Was a new business on improved property. 7Z\ &_The City Manager reporte&�bhat an Investigation Had beep made by the Police Department and that their findings'.' were very favorable to Mr. Cone. Motion was made by CounCiimarl.igeiboj4 "t the hearing be closed. Said motion was seco. by Councilmen Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mtion was made by Councilman Reibold that the application ,of Mr. Douglas H. Cone for a'permit tolcotduct a used -car business at 400 Bast Huntington Drive be granted and that the,City Clerk be authorized to refund to Mr. Cone the unused portion of the investigation,fee, as determined by the City Manager. -2- 2/5/57 -.348 Said motion was seconded` by Councilman Jacobi and carried 'on roll call vote as follows: - AYES: `Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None HEARING Application of Mr. Felipe N. Estrada for a permit to (Estrada) conduct a used- furni.ure busines at 208-North First Avenue. �NpO� Mayor Camphouse declared the-hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the matter. No one'responded. The City Manager read the report of the Police Department investigation, in which the department outlined the difficulty they had in locating the.applicant as he did not live at the address given on his application; his phone number was checked, and that proved to. be the phone number of someone else. A check was made with the Post Office where it was learned he had left a forwarding address on Miloann (County territory). A phone number was furnished and after about twenty calls, contact was made with Mrs. Estrada. Word was left with her to have her husband call the- ,Department.as soon.as possible, but as yet the Police Department has been unable to contact Mr. Estrada. Motion was made by Councilman'Phillipsthat the hearing be closed. Said motion was geconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold said that he personally felt, it was 'not a matter of whether the Police Department could reach the applicant, but that the issue was one of granting a permit for a second -hand store, and that he wes. against the granting of such a permit. Councilman Phillips stated that he was against the granting of said ppeermit for the same'raasons that hs"opp1oaed the awlica- tion of 1s4 bU mond at a previous q"ting. *tibn wd made by 4auhailmn Phillips that the appiiGp- tioh d *a Pilipd W4 Iatrada for a permit to conduct s pia® �U#hitu� Wdihads at 408 NQrth d i id -Vti n w second 0001 AMA OA 44V Wi'0Qi- 0411 vats a 'to. long i AYSSi Counallmea Dennls.'1anobl. Phillips,. Relbaid, and Camphouse NOES % None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Clerk be authorized to refund to Mr. Estrada the unused portion of the investigation fee 4{4 determined by the City Manager. Said motion was seFonded by''Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vgte -as follovls: .. ..I C AYES: Councilmen Dennis. Jacatii, Phillips, )Wbold, and Camphouse NOES: None ZONE CHAWN Reoommendation of the Planning.Commission that the (Resolution property at -the rear of 900 to 1010 •Nortt} -V - Avenue No.. '240•) be .reclassified frog Zone--R-1 -to Zone, R -2 `for the reasons set -out= ln:�3 Ction 1 +pV' Aes4]1ution IDto. ,24p. The City+C'rerk reported that this matter required a :public hearing.. m3- 3349 The City Engineer distributed.maps concerning the-lot. split to the Councilmen who studied them.. The City Engineer then explained the lot split and the maps, stating that the area outlined in red is the Wheeler property and the pencil marks near the top indicate existing location of houses at 220 and 228.Sycamore; that the newly created lots at the rear would be served by a 30 -foot strip between the two lots on the front. In response to the Mayors question, the Engineer stated that the granting of the lot splits would In effect . create a multiple residential area in a single-family zone. In response to Councilman Phillips' question, the Mayor stated that the proceedings involved the split of two lots into four parcels with private driveways to the rear of the property. The Engineer further advised that the property slopes from Sycamore towards Foothill on the south; that the Sycamore sewer is not low enough for sewering by gravity fall the rear.portions of these Sycamore lots proposed to be split off; that it would be.possible for the owners to obtain sewer..easements across the commercial.property on Foothill- but.this would create a problem for the Foothill owners in the develop- ment of their commercial properties. He advised that Lot 8 was split prior to our lot split ordinance; that there is presently but one house on the front portion of each of the lots under discussion.. In response to question by Councilman Engineer advised that a portion of one Robert and Phyllis Gregg accoediinngg to reports received by the Cityl thai ehe -4- m Reibold, the - lot had been sold ID the title insurance le` division'had 2/5/57 Motion "a made by Councilman Dennis that a hearing be set for March 5, 1957, and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish notification of such hearing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Application of Mr. D. C. Wheeler, Jr., 228 Beat Sycamore NO. 39- Avenue, which was denied on OctobeP 5, 19540 and March 1, 1955, and for which a recreation fee of $50 was '• paid on April 15, 1955, in error. Recommendation of Planning Commission that the lot split be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City mfgaawp; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for bo$h new parcels;. 3, that a recreation fee of $50.00 be paid (previously paid); 4. that curb and gutter be inatalled Alsmg Sycamore Avenue for the full width of Lots 10 and 11; 5. that two separate 15 foot driveways be provided for at"" to VO reap of the lots, Me. D. C. Wheeler, 228 Bsst.9ya re Avenue addrfased aw. oow�eil status teas � bad Vold as Ao fee PoemWon on April 15, 1955; and bellv4 w W6 split had been approved, had applied fora loan and had plans drawn for a new building; that they had a buyer for one of the divided lots, but that he would-not purchase the whole, undivided lot. . . .. 1.. The City Engineer distributed.maps concerning the-lot. split to the Councilmen who studied them.. The City Engineer then explained the lot split and the maps, stating that the area outlined in red is the Wheeler property and the pencil marks near the top indicate existing location of houses at 220 and 228.Sycamore; that the newly created lots at the rear would be served by a 30 -foot strip between the two lots on the front. In response to the Mayors question, the Engineer stated that the granting of the lot splits would In effect . create a multiple residential area in a single-family zone. In response to Councilman Phillips' question, the Mayor stated that the proceedings involved the split of two lots into four parcels with private driveways to the rear of the property. The Engineer further advised that the property slopes from Sycamore towards Foothill on the south; that the Sycamore sewer is not low enough for sewering by gravity fall the rear.portions of these Sycamore lots proposed to be split off; that it would be.possible for the owners to obtain sewer..easements across the commercial.property on Foothill- but.this would create a problem for the Foothill owners in the develop- ment of their commercial properties. He advised that Lot 8 was split prior to our lot split ordinance; that there is presently but one house on the front portion of each of the lots under discussion.. In response to question by Councilman Engineer advised that a portion of one Robert and Phyllis Gregg accoediinngg to reports received by the Cityl thai ehe -4- m Reibold, the - lot had been sold ID the title insurance le` division'had 2/5/57 3350 LOT SPLI been discovered by the City in this Manner and both NO. 39 buyer and seller had been notified that no approval had c been given for the division. He advised that all lot o splits shown by the title records are immediately checked n for compliance with our ordinances and the parties t' involved notified at once if not in compliance. i n The City Engineer further.advised that a similar request u had been made by Mr. Wheeler in 1954 and was denied e by both the Planning Commission and the City Council d at that time; that through some clerical error a bill of $50.00 representing the $25.00 recreation fee per newly created lot had been tendered to and paid by the Wheelers; that this was, brought to light when the Wheelers made application for a building permit for. the site plan showing a lot split; the Building Department refused to issue the permit because no split had been granted, the owners withdrew their plans and resubmitted I,:%, =\ -them with a corrected site plan showing the entire lot, which then made it a proper operation, and a permit was granted for the house which is on the property. In response to further questioning by Councilman Reibold the Engineer stated that the money had been paid prior to the time the plot was changed to show the single lot; that it was clear at that time there was no claim for two lots; that the site plan is still available in the Building.Department. ""'Wxs. wheeler addressed the Council stating that they had applied for a lot split previously; that the 20 -foot strip requested had been widened to 30 feet at someone's suggestion; that after receiving the statement for $50.00 and paying the same in 1955, they thought the lot split had been granted; that thereupon they tore out 25 to 30 orange trees, graded out the road through the property, cut off the lot, applied for a loan to build the house on the front portion and drew up the plans. They were advised by Mr. Talley to submit a site plan showing the entire lot; that they did so but the prospective buyer would.not buy the entire parcel; that they were facing a foreclosure on their property and sold the front portion'to a buyer who would not buy the entire piece; that they have not built on the rear portion but they have a person who wants to build on one rear portion and that they want to sell their large front house and build a smaller _one on the other rear portion; that they will all be fine homes; that there was another lot owner divided on the street. The City Engineer advised that one lot on the street had been divided prior to our ordinance and one on the corner of Sycamore and Second is in the process of division in accordance with the.conditions recom- mended. "- \Q',The Mayor asked if this is not similar to the type of multiple family development which has occurred in South Pasadena over the years where single family residential areas have developed into residential income; that his lot is actually large enough for two houses but he would like to see the entire area placed in the R -0 Zone;. that it is the only way to maintain property values; that .this is not done -5- i•,,r•.� 2/5/57 3351 LOT SPLIT by breaking up these units; that the property NO. 39 back there is beautiful - a lot of property in c �� Arcadia is. Mrs. Wheeler advised that there are o 14,000 to 16,000 square feet in each of the lots. n a t The City Engineer reviewed the background of the 1 lot split ordinance and cited Woodruff Avenue as n an example comprising a series of little-parcels u on the back end of lots that are fed by a 20 -foot e strip; that they are a'source of problems right d now. Mrs. Wheeler said in response-to questions that the street had not been paved into the property; that she had spent quite a bit removing the trees but could not fix the value. Mr. Phillips expressed concern in being a party to the legal liability of not being able to get service trucks to the rear of the property. the City Engineer made note of the state legislation requiring a 40 -foot minimum street width as a rule. Mrs. Wheeler stated that the only communication she received was the:statement which she interpreted to be a granting of the lot split; that the plot plan was corrected to show a single lot at the request of the City. Motion by Councilman Dennis that the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the lot split be disapproved and that the application'for Lot Split No. 39 be denied. Motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Jacobi ABSENT: None The City Engineer recommended that the payment of 10.00 be investigated and refunded if found to have been paid, Motion by Mr. Dennis that the City Manager be instructed to investigate payment of the fee and submit his recommendation at the next Council meeting regarding the possibility of refund. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Jacobi ABSENT: None -5a - the above pro - Lot Split No. 39• 2/5/57 ` 1 NOTE: The ceedings is complete in the transcript of file concerning a -5a - the above pro - Lot Split No. 39• 2/5/57 3352 LOT SPLIT NO.. 137 Mr. J. A. Stoker, 1132 South Fourth Avenue. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission; subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion'was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission as to Lot Split No. 137 and that the Council indicate -its intention to grant lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and City Engineer. Said1motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and . carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Lois Eberly, 508 West Lemon Avenue. Recommendation of No. 138 the Planning Commission that the lot split, which conforms 1a with others in the area and provides for the extension of Wistaria Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. that 59 feet of the lot be dedicated and improved as required by the Subdivision Ordinance for the extension of Wistaria Avenue, including dedication in fee of a 1 -foot strip along the southerly and westerly sides of the lot; 4. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission as to Lot Split No. 138 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and City Engineer. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold'and carried on roll call vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None LOT SPLIT Dora H. Georgan, 1406 South First Avenue. Recommendation NO. 139 for approval by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineers; 2. that a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 3. that Parcel 2 be 150 feet deep; 4. that the easterly 30 feet of Parcel 2 be dedicated and improved as Greenfield Avenue when the street is opened in the area; 5. that there be a reservation of right and agreement to dedicate rear line utility easements over Parcels 1 and 2; 6. that the adjustment of side lot lines shall conform to a future subdivision; -6, W1/57 J p . ,.1. 3353 7. that the 15 foot easement along the southerly line of the property be used solely for mainten- ance of the property, and further that said easement be vacated when Greenfield Avenue is extended; 8. that no buildings be constructed on Parcel 2 until access is available from Greenfield Avenue; 9. that the nonconforming buildings be removed. Mr. Henry H. liege, 664 Duarte Road, Attorney for Mrs. Georgan, addressed the Council, discussing the adjustment of side lot line - stating that they were willing to sell or purchase any necessary property in order to conform with the side lot lines of a future subdivision. Mrs. Dora H. Georgan, 1406 South First Avenue, addressed the Council, wanting to know why she should be required to.have a greater depth than 120 feet on her lots while those of Greenfield Avenue are no deeper than 120 feet. Mayor Camphouse asked Mr. liege if the termination date were far enough away so as not to be affected by a continuation of this matter for another two weeks. Mr. liege said that he had a 90 day escrow and they could continue the matter if the Council so desired. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that continued.until.the next regular meeting, 1957, and that the staff endeavor.to,work solution during the.-interim. Said motion by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll follows: the..hearing be February 19). out a suitable was seconded ;all vote as AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold, and. Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None FUND DRIVE Communications received from National Multiple Sclerosis- REQUESTS Society for a fund drive in:August, 1957, and from the United Cerebral-Palsy for a fund-drive in;May, 1957. Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone from either of these two organizations wished to speak on the matter. No.-one responded.. Councilman Phillips remarked that in keeping with his usual policy each time one of these requests for soliciation of funds is made, he wanted to.reiterate his position; that Arcadia is a city whose income factor is high and consequently marked for solicitations; that there are many worthwhile organizations whose overhead factor is reasonable, but.that there are others whose overhead factor is so high that very little goes directly to•the charity; that he would like to extend the City's hand,to.the "National.Multiple Sclerosis Society and the. United Cerebral Palsy and other worthwhile organizations to loin in a single united solicitation drive in Arcadia. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council deny the request of the National Multiple Sclerosis-Society to solicit funds in August, 1957,. and• that the City Manager be instructed to notify the United Cerebral••Palsy,Associatlon that it is necessary to obtain a permit for solicitation in Arcadia, which permit must be approved by the City Council, and also inform the organization of the Council's policy in this matter. -7- 2/5/57 3354 Sold motion was-seconded by Councilman Dennis, but was - prefaced by the remark that there are many worthwhile organizations requesting solicitations, but that it is the responsibility of the Council to control it. The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOSS: None - ABSENT- None 7- _ The City Clerk reported that representatives from the Cancer Society and the Heart Association were in the audience and desired to be heard. Mr. Lawrence Martin, 1131 La Jolla, Los Angeles, repre- senting the Cancer Society, addressed the Council, stating that a united fund did not support the Society nearly as much as an individual drive; that the public must be educated to realize the need of the organization and that this can be-done only by a. program instituted at the time. of the drive, independent from other drives. Mr. Martin concluded his remarks with an appeal that the Council reconsider. Mr. Chauncey Alexander, representative of the Los Angeles County Heart Association, requesting an individual drive, also stated that a united drive does not give sufficient support. Mr. Alexander asked reconsideration of this - request to solicit for funds. The City Attorney asked if there were possible merit in suggesting -two united drives, one for national health programs and one for purely local services. Mr. Alexander expressed interest in-the'suggestion. LOT SPLIT Mr.. Albert Case, 2512 South Santa Anita Avenue. Recom- N0 78 mendation of the City Engineer that final approval be - ,(final given the lot split as all provisions and requirements approval)- have been met. 0 L0 SPLIT Mr. Thomas E. Brooks, 547 Workman Avenue. Recommendation NO. 120 of the City Engineer that final approval be given the lot split as all provisions and requirements have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recommen- dations of the City Engineer be accepted and that Lot Splits No. 78 and,No. 120 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. FLOOD Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the CONTROL proposed right of way for the improvement of the east RIGHT branch of the Arcadia Wash from Huntington Drive to OF WAY orange Grove Avenue be approved. The City Engineer recommended approval.of -this right of way because the �9 work is extremely important and the alignments are basically consistent with the existing channel. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approv.e.the location and extent of the'right of way required for the improvement of the east branch of the Arcadia Wash from Huntington Drive to Orange Grove Avenue, as shown on Map No. 105- ML -ILV submitted by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and - carried unanimously.- -8- 2/5/57 :t:> 3355 LETTER Letter -from Mr.-Mark Nicholson advising that the price of (art work) the finished � artwork for the emblem of the City of Arcadia IND6XEt will be $300;00. t . Councilman:Dbmnis added that the embim '.woul0 be suitable for reproduction, such as for letterheads and wherever such artwork would -be needed. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that $300.00 be appropriated from the Council Contingency Find to-Aeeount No. 103 -12 for the purchase of the artwork for the emblem of the City of Arcadia. Said motion,was seconnddeedd by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vb'te�4(s fol- lows$ AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and -Camphouse NOES : • None ABSENT: None LETTER Communication from Mayor Dunn of Fresno requesting support legislation from'city on legislation concerning sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages. Councilman Phillips felt they should:wait until they have INDOMD something concrete in the form•of•a bill-before they take 6ny action. He suggested that's letter be written to }byor. Dunn, indicating that the Arcadia City Counoil is In symOathy with-the City of. Fresno concerning I0 • problems and advising them that the Council will give full consideration to any specific proposal that may be presented but.eannot give a blanket'endorsement to a general proposition still in the; forms ive stage-: Mayor Camphouse requested this be made a plitfyute order. -9- 2%5/57 n 8DL • ;.� S : •..� AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse N=s Now AB8Wt Now ARCHITECT Request for authorization of execution of contract with (cervices) Neptune and Thomas for work on the rear of the City Hall, work not covered by the existing contract, The City Attorney, with the concurrence of the City Engineer, advised that a contract with Neptune and Thomas, architects on the Civic Center project, should be entered into at this time so that the work on the rear portion of the existing building can be integrated with the rest of the work; that if this-work-is to be done, it should be commenced now; that the services of the present architects will be even more important on this phase than on the rest of.the eivic.center'project as it will,require ability and effort to integrate the old building with the new;..that their services tor-this work cannot be included in our present contract;'and that the work to be done must go to bid..- Motion by Councilman Phillips that the City Attorney be Instructed to prepare an agreement.,with Neptune and Thomas, Architects, on the standard'A.I.A. form for the retention of architectural services fgr,�the redesigning of the rear portion of the present City` ll -%&i 'a--Tee of: :6 perce.nt•of,the cost of ,construction and 2 percent for supergieioq, the plans to be first approved by the City Council, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such'an agreement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi.and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and -Camphouse NOES : • None ABSENT: None LETTER Communication from Mayor Dunn of Fresno requesting support legislation from'city on legislation concerning sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages. Councilman Phillips felt they should:wait until they have INDOMD something concrete in the form•of•a bill-before they take 6ny action. He suggested that's letter be written to }byor. Dunn, indicating that the Arcadia City Counoil is In symOathy with-the City of. Fresno concerning I0 • problems and advising them that the Council will give full consideration to any specific proposal that may be presented but.eannot give a blanket'endorsement to a general proposition still in the; forms ive stage-: Mayor Camphouse requested this be made a plitfyute order. -9- 2%5/57 3355 SERVOIR Recommendation from the Water Superintendent that•the ROOF City Council accept the proposal.of Mr: Frank Alderman for the performance of the design and supervisory work pertaining to the entire replacement of the roof of the Orange Grove No. 1 reservoir. The current budget provides for an expenditure of $30,000 for this project. The fees of the consulting engineer, Mr. Frank E. Alderman,- would amount to $3,100." Mr. Hayes thought the cost might be more than $30,000 as the estimate was made a year ago; that the whole job would be about.$38,000, but wood salvage might amount to about $8,000. There was - discussion among the council members as to the -size of the consulting engineer's fee and the actual.cost of the project. They felt they did not have sufficient breakdown on the cost of the project. Matien was made by layer t4Mhouse that this matter be deferred to the next regular meeting to give the Council, more time to make a thorough study of this matter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Dennis, Camphouse. NOES:, None ABSENT: None Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold, and ADDITIONAL Recommendations of the City Manager for the employment PERSONNEL of one deputy treasurer at a salary of.$269 to $ 28 per month and a stenographer -clerk at the salary of $269 to INDEXED $328 per month and the purchase of*one typewriter at an approximate cost of $205, such funds to be provided from .the Council Contingency Fund. There was discussion among the Council members.as to advisability of creating new positons before budget time. The City Attorney presented, discussed', and read the title of.- Resolution No. 28.62,, - :entitled: "A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING A-POSITION OF STENOGRAPHER-CLERK-IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE IN THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2862 be waived. Said motion was seconded by,Councile:an Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: , AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillipa, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented;.discussed, and read the N0. 2863 title of Resoluton4o..2863,.entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INDEXED LIED M "M'PuOSMON OF DEPUTY TREASURER IN THE CLASSI- Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 2863 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: COuncildBn.•Dennis, Jacobi,,, Phiilips,•Reibold, and Camphouse." NOES: None, ABSW: None �_ 2/5/57 335: Motion was lrade.by Councilman'Re old that Resolution No.- 2363 be .adopted: - Said gotio was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on "roll call vote as follows: J • • f AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None 4 Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the purchase of a typewriter at an approximate cost of $205, funds to be provided by transfer from the Council Contingency,Fund,to Account .No. 102 -20.. Said cQotion was seconded by Councilman Phillips .and .carried -on roll. -call vote as, foil6wa AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouae NOES: None ABSENT: None CONVER]NC8 •Recommendation of the Recreation Commission and the City ATIMMAHM Manger that the Recreation Director be authorized to attend the 9th Annual California Recreation Conference INDEXED 'in Sacramento, California, on February 24 through February 27, 1957• t Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Recreation Department and City Manager and authorize the Recreation Director and two members of the Recreation Commission who wish to attend the Recreation Conference in Sacramento, California, on 06bruary.24 through February-27, 1957, at city expense, within the amount allotted in the current budget; all expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on•roll call vote as follows: `AYBS: Councilmen Dennis, .Jacobi,•Phillips,'Reibold, and eamphouse NOES: None. ABSENT: None lVWNNBL Submission of the report "Personnel Classification Study BOARD and Recommendations for the City of Arcadia" dated November 26, 1956, approved by the Personnel Board. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the report be taken under advisement. Said notion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. eoi eilslan Dennis" addld Wwt Mr. Pelloek 91MMld by complimented for his,fine work. LETM Communication from City of Pasadena requesting consent (Pasadena) to annexatbn by Pasadena of a.15 foot strip of Michillinda Boulevard and•Michillinda Avenue (Sierra InDr Madre) . The City Attorney advised that because the strip is more than 30000 feet long and less than 200 feet wide and comprises only a portion of'a public street, the City of Pasadena requests the consent of all cities within three miles in order to annex it; that'Sierra Madre has consent- ed to the annexation, and that he sees no reason•for Arcadia not consenting to it. V5/57 . r 3358 RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed., and read the N0. 2865 title of Resolution No. 2865, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35304.5 OF THE INDEXED GOVERNMENT CODE, TO THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PASADENA OF A PORTION OF MICHILLINDA BOULEVARD." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the body of Resolution No. 2865 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2865 be adopted*. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None BUSINESS Applications received for business license renewals as LICENSE follows: FROM RENEWALS MONTEREY PARK have a dump site in the City of-Monterey Park. Mr. Leslie T. Bloom, 100 West Huntington Drive introduced that would solve this problem of home rule - Q1pE%ED (amusement game) Mr. Eugene Greaney, 614 North Las Tunas Drive He suggested.that a letter be addressed to the "County (amusement games) Mr. Earl Sheehan.(private investigator, guard, and be concluded that the City of Arcadia was taking sides patrol) . ` a Mr. Eldred Gildner, 614 North Las Tunas Drive (amusement game) Mr. M. Jacobsen, 223 North First Avenue (amusement game) Mr. Edward H. Friedman, 151 East Huntington Drive (amusement game) Mr. Sam Ricklin, 46 East Huntington Drive (amusement game) Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the applications for permits above listed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. PROTEST The City Attorney reported that a protest had been VEHICLE received against the proposed assessments for'such PARKING district, but that it had no legal bearing at this time. DIST. "NO. 2 COMMUNICATION Letter from City of Monterey Park requesting the City FROM of Arcadia to protest the County's proposed'action to MONTEREY PARK have a dump site in the City of-Monterey Park. The City Attorney advised that there is - legislation introduced that would solve this problem of home rule - Q1pE%ED a bill that would restore to-cities all local regulation .except those matters specifically reserved to the State. He suggested.that a letter be addressed to the "County Board of Supervisors requesting them "to cooperate with the local government, wording it so that it would not be concluded that the City of Arcadia was taking sides on the present issue but requesting County cooperation with the City of Monterey Park. -12- 2/5/57 31,359 a. Lotion was made that the Mayor be authorized to send such a letter as described above. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney reported that the property recently NO. 2861 authorized to -be purchased by the City is in escrow ready to be closed. r The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2861, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED." Motion was made by Councilman Phillipa that the reading of the, full body of Resolution No. 2861 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOBS: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2861 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Mayor and PROPERTY City Clerk.be• authorized to..eaecute and deliver tq the 1 sellers of the property beiiig'.purchased by the City a �l quitclaim deed for the purpose of reconciling lot lines under previous transactions, affecting the property being purchased, in the form approved by the City Attorney.' Motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse' NOES: None ABSENT: None SANITATION Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the two DISTRICT representatives on Sanitation District No. 15,. Mayor NO. 2E Camphouse and Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis, serve as Director and Alternate Director, respectively, on Sanitation District.,No. 22. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION Thp City Attorney press"4 dd`� dlscussed, ano read the NO. 2858 title of Resolution Nob. P-Mg- entitled: "A REXOLOTION OF am CITY COUNCn OF MM CITY OF A1ldllQ M A TO 90 BOARD OF D ]� F COUNTY woq SANITATION DISTRICT N0. 22 OF LOS ANGSLBS COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE KDMW THEM=." -13- 2/5/'57 311 %C Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2858 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2858 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented-, discussed, and read the NO. 2859 title of Resolution No. 2859, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, % DETERMINING THAT CITY -OWNED PREMISES UNDER-LEASE ARE REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of.Resolution No. 2859 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as.follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2859 be adopted: Said motion was seconded by Councilman.Ja__c_obi and carried on roll call vote as follows.. Motion was made by' Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2857 be bdopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as. follows:. AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -14- 2/5/57 AYES: Councilmen Denni@, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2857 title of Resolution No. 2857, entitled: "A RESOLUTION <�I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE." �4 Motion was.made.by.Councilman Dennis that the reading of the,full.body of Resolution No. 2857 be waived.. Said motion.was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows" AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None". Motion was made by' Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2857 be bdopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as. follows:. AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -14- 2/5/57 3361 ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time, NO. 979 discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No: 979, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIAN CALIFORNIA, ANENIDINO SECTIONS 4, 58 60 80 ;NDEXfD 9, 11, 12, 1.6,, 17, 24 and 28 OF ORDINANCE NO. 737 OF SAID CITY MW ADDIM THERETO A NEW SECTION, N0. 13 -A." Motion was made by$euncilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Drdinance No. 979 be waived. Said motion was-seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 979 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 980 title of Ordinance No. 980, entitled: "AN•ORDINANCE OF -OF THIV CITY COUNCnt-.OF. ,THS 1;1TY, OF ARCADIA; _ CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN 'REAL,PROPERTY_IN:SAID•CITY_AND o .ESTABLISHING THE-SAME 7ANB R =2:" Motion :was.made.by Councilman•Phillips•that the.,reading of the full tody•of Ordinance N6...1950 :waived.- Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll . call vote as follows:- PLYES: Councilmen Denn1s,.:Jagobi,;Ph1,ll1ps, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: ...None Motion .was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance ,N(5.-98O bi jntroduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold- and,carried . on roll call vote as follows:.,. AYES:. Councilmen Dennis „Jacobi,,Phillips,,Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: :None., ABSENT; ..Noe PROPOSED _Tlhe'City Attorney reported theta notice had been received ANNEXATION from the County Boundary Commission that the City of ,•. Al. Monte has filed .a - proposal :for, -the aruiexation.of. EL kkE :territory _ known as Proposed ;.Annexation No'. 117. tp the.. City,of- -&. Monte; located; near, Lower;Azusa Road; south and ” east of ,the; •new: Arroya High School; .,tha.t..the 'property INDEXED =could .not be annexed the`,Cit of Arcadia 'b �y. y y Treason of _, intervening E1 .Monte territory. •-The Mayor ordered the communication noted'.and'filed:, j 1 ::. •. .: *; W., i 4 H CLUB •Recommendation of the City Manager: that the recjugst: -of,. DANCE thet 4.H Club.t. hold a,dance at Santa,Anita School,,.-on Saturday evening, F bruary 23, 1957, to raise funds for ,the,;Marbh.of Dimes _�at a .charge: oP 50 ,cents 'per peison.) INDMCW be approved.. _ Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City,., Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager -15- 2%5/57 3362 and approve the request of the 4 H Club to hold a dance at Santa Anita School, on Saturday evening, February 83a 1957, be approved, subject to the approval of the school authorities for the use of the facilities; and that the provisione.of Section 18, of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded,by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. CONFERENCE The City Engineer reported that copies of his report on REPORT attendance at a conference has been sent to the Council INDEXED and the staff. The Council acknowledge-receipt of same with appreciation. RESERVOIR Councilman Phillips remarked the reservoir on Camino Real ON between First and Se coed Avenue apparently had not been CAMINO REAL painted for years as it still shows the name of the u+Daso former owners, Walnut Mutual Water Growers'Association, and wondered why the name had not been removed. The staff was requested to investigate. HELIPORT Councilman Dennis suggested that the City Engineer be requested to give a report on the practicality of the INDEXED establishment of a heliport locally and to communicate with the Chamber of ComAbrce as to their opinion. Mayor Camphouse requested this be made a minute order. SONIC Councilman Dennis remarked that he felt something should BLASTS be done about the sonic blasts in this area; that the Council should go on record as supporting the action INDExED being taken in Washington or to take steps at the City level which would have some influence in preventing this. He thought the City Attorney could look into this matter. The City Attorney advised this could_be.done by resolution or a letter sent to legislative representatives. Councilman Dennis suggested that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter.regardingthe above - mentioned problem to the proper legislative representatives at all levels. Mayor Camphouse requested this be made a minute order. MEETING The Mayor reported that at the meeting held by the Arcad- WITH is Coordinating Council_, he had asserted that the City has COORDINATING not definitely decided what it intends to do with the COUNCIL property recently purchased.';He further,,reported there INDOMD was a discussion of the recre'atiohal area "for a*'diy camp. He commended the Council members and staff who attended the meeting. LEAGUE OF Motion was made by,Councilman Dennis that the City Council CALIFORNIA appropriate an additional amount of $50.00 and transfer CITIES' same from the Council Contingency.Fund to Account No. DAY AT 108 -12, toward the cost of .defraying the expenses of the RACE TRACK League of California Cities dinner at the Turf Club on February 21, 1957, to be expended at the direction of the Mayor. RMp(GD Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: 'AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: " "None ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. mayor (�GCe�C -16- 2/5/57 AT r City er 3363 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., February 19, 1957• INVOCATION The Rev. Willard C. Dorsey, of the Arcadia Christian Church, offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None HEARING Application of Mrs. Charlotte R. Diamond for a (Mrs. Diamond) license to conduct an antique and used furniture business at 325 North First Avenue. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mrs. Charlotte Diamond, 9117 Fairview Avenue, San Gabriel, addressed the Council, stating that she was making application to conduct an antique and used furniture business in Arcadia. Upon questioning from the various Council members, Mrs. Diamond answered that her present application differed from her former application in that she was now applying for only antiques, primarily, and second -hand furniture, secondarily, while in the former application she listed many other items; that she was dealing in second -hand furniture because some items of furniture, not being 100 years old and rightly claimed as antiques, would still be deemed prized possessions by some, such as items around 50 years old; that if an individual came In to sell items, she would question him as to where he had secured them, but that the majority of items would come from dealers; that if the items she secured from an individual were antiques, she would certainly make inquiry; that.she would acquire her antiques through dealers, as Mr. White in Pasadena; that there are a lot of antique collectors in Arcadia who understood antiques as she does. Mayor Camphouse announced he had pictures of an antique operation which he would like to introduce into the record. The Council members studied same. Upon further questioning, Mrs. Diamond stated that she would secure most of her items. from wholesale dealers, including a Mr. White in Pasadena; that the business would not be strictly antique, but also used- furniture. Motion was made by Councilman•Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None 3364 ,[ Mayor Camphouse commented that he, personally, felt 7 there was no change in her present application from the former one; that there is insufficient evidence to establish a reopening.of this hearing; that it appears to be the same application with a new dressing; that there are far too many applications of this kind. Motion was then made by Mayor Camphouse that the application of Mrs. Charlotte Diamond to conduct an antique and used furniture business at 325 North First Avenue be denied. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion with the preface that this type of business is not compatible with the type of community Arcadia.is; that it would induce the type of traffic not desired in our community. The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: No6e ABSENT: None HEARING Application of Mr. John Cease, representative of Sears (Sears Roebuck Roebuck & Company, for a permit to solicit sales of & Company) the American People's Encyclopedia, a product of Sears. Encyclopedia Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. INCEXCD Mr. Victor D. Olson, 2650 East Olympic Boulevard, East Los Angeles, Manager of Sears' Educational Publications Department, addressed the Council, stating that he wished permission to solicit the sale of encyclopedias In Arcadia, door to door. Upon questioning, he stated further that the encyclopedias cannot be purchased over the counter in the local stores, but are secured only from their mail order house in Chicago; that Mr. John Cease is field manager for that solicitation in this area. Councilman Phillips stated to Mr. Olson that the City Council has taken a stand against solicitations of any kind in the City of Arcadia. The Council members felt that additional information should be obtained. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be continued. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, and Reibold NOES: Councilmen Phillips and Camphouse A13SENT: None FUND DRIVE Communications seeking permission to conduct fund REQUESTS raising drives as follows: 3 7j CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, INC. - March 15 - April 21, 1957 UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY - May 1 - 31, 1957 The City Clerk reported that she had just prior to the meeting, from Mrs. 46 Victoria Drive, Arcadia, request the Society for Crippled Children to containers in the merchants' stores, has been granted by said merchants. received a letter, Ethel T. Melvin, Lng permission for place coin when permission -2- 2/19/57 3365 Upon questioning, Mrs. Melvin stated that the funds received in Arcadia were used locally to provide a day camp for two weeks for the local crippled children, that the Society is a national foundation, but has -County chapters. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the request of the Crippled Childrents Society of Los Angeles County, Inc. to-place coin containers in business places in Arcadia be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows:' AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Mr. Rex Boone, E1 Monte, President of the San Gabriel Committee and the San Gabriel Chairman for the fund campaign of the United Cerebral Palsy Association in May, addressed the Council in appealing for permission to conduct this drive. Mayor Camphouse asked Mr. Boone if he were aware of the Council's decision over the past few months in denying door -to -door solicitations, Mr. Boone replied that he was aware of it, but that the Society is in an emergency state; that if they.do• not raise sufficient money in the County, their activities in San Gabriel Valley will be curtailed; that, at present 375 children in this area are being treated; that they do not receive any funds from the united drives, such as Community Chest, AID, and the like; that they have applied for help from the united drives, but were told there was no vacancy and must await their turn to be included; that most of the work is done by volunteers, such as himself; that the cost this year is limited to 10 percent of the funds collected. Councilman Dennis commented that he was in sympathy with the problem but he felt that other means could be used to secure funds than by invading the privacy of the citizens of Arcadia. Councilman Dennis then asked to.be excused from the meeting. Mrs. Frank Mulford, 130 East.Magna Vista, Arcadia, addressed the Council, stating that she was a volunteer worker last year, working as a captain in Arcadia, and was received everywhere with courtesy and interest; that, as a mother of a child who has cerebral palsy, her child should be provided with the proper training since she was contributing taxes toward the support of public schools, which her child could not attend. Councilman Reibold replied that the City had nothing against the United Cerebral Palsy Association, but that they had to take a stand against the innumerable solicitations requested; that probably the answer, would be to conduct three major drives: one for purely local charities, such as Scout organizations, Campfire Girls, Y.M.C.A., etc.; one for the Red Cross; and one for the multiplicity of national foundations, such as the United Cerebral Palsy Association. -3- 2/19/57 3366 ?� 3 Mrs. Mulford then asked place coin containers in if they could be business places permitted to where permission was given. Upon Councilman Phillips' query whether this request would require a formal application, the City Attorney advised that a liberal interpretation of the ordinance would permit the Council to construe the application as one to solicit funds and the Council could grant a permit to solicit funds in some manner other than that specifically requested; that such applications are usually informal and at least imply a request that the provisions of;Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Councilman Reibold stated that in this case if the drive could be conducted by means of the coin contain- ers, he would be in favor of it. Mayor,Camphouse felt that as long as they denied other door -to -door solicitations, they should deny this per se; that the organization could submit another application requesting solicitation through coin boxes. Councilman Phillips remarked that he believed solicita- tion by means of coin boxes would be the lesser of two evils, and so would approve it. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the request of the United Cerebral Palsy Association to solicit funds in a door -to -door campaign be denied. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis The City Attorney advised that he had received a phone call about .4 p.m. that day from Mr. Alexander, repre- sentative of the Los Angeles County Heart Association, to inform him that their attorneys had filed an application for a temporary restraining order against the City of Arcadia, as a result of the City's denying their application to solicit funds in a door -to -door campaign. The Judge, as yet, had not issued a restraining order, but had asked that our City Attorney appear the next day, at 2 p.m., to discuss this matter with their attorneys and the Judge. The City Attorney advised that there is need for further consideration of the matter in the light of the recent avalanche of requests for solicitation permits, both commercial and charitable; that the City of Arcadia has A somewhat unique situation in that the community has better than average homes and higher than average income making it a target for solicitations of all kinds; that the average person does not know the background of each and every organization which solicits and it is hard for the individual to distinguish or evaluate the relative merits of each; that there is need for a workable scheme that will satisfy the needs of worth- while organizations, either local or national, one that will stand the acid test of those who do not wish to conform. Councilman Phillips asked the City Attorney if he needed official action.on this; that he would like to have him armed with the denial of the permit. -4- 2/19/57 336'7 The City Attorney advised that he is required by the Charter to appear for and represent the City and all officers thereof in any suit involving them in their official capacity; that no additional authority was required but that he needed to know their desires in the matter; that if the Council were to modify their former stand, the matter in Court would, doubtless, proceed no further at this time; that he was not requesting they do this; that no action was required at this time; that they made their previous decision and lack of present action will allow their foxVer action to stand. He added that the reason the organization is proceeding as they are is not because primarily they would be hampered in this community, but because of a possible chain reaction; that action of this community has been copied'many times in the past. Councilman Reibold felt they should hold on and then draft such legislation as is necessary; that they are not against the agencies per se, but only the way in which the solicitations are handled. Mayor Camphouse added that he felt the foregoing was the opinion of the Council. Mr. Paul Malling, 316 Oxford Drive, Arcadia, addressed the Council, stating that he was not here for either of the national charity drives, but.that he could not understand why the Council voted to continue the hearing on the Sears Roebuck application and then disapprove the applications of the two worthwhile organizations; if the privacy of his home were to be invaded, he would much rather have it done.by these charitable organizations than by a book salesman; that he would.go along with Councilmen Camphouse and Phillips that the Sears Roebuck request be denied. Councilman Reibold remarked that the reason he voted to'continue the hearing the above - mentioned request was because of a point of law - that of.restraint of. trade, a federal statute - which he thought. should be studied. LOT SPLITS Recommendations of the City Engineer that the following NOS. 77, 92, lot split request be given final approval as all 100, and 137 requirements and•provisions have been met: (Final) 7;j, No. 77 - Mr. John H. Colvin, 502 West Lemon' Avenue 73 No. 92 - Mr. Robert R. Hooper, 1214 South Eighth Avenue No. 100 - Camden Wilshire Co., 2109 Canyon Road f �7 No. 137 - Mr. J. A. Stoker, 1132 South Fourth Avenue Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Lot Splits No. 77, No. 92, No. 100,.and No..137 be given-final approval as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis -5- 2/19/57 336S LOT SPLITS Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot Split NO. 139 No. 139, Mrs. Dora H. Georgan, 1406 South First Avenue, ( Georgan be approved as submitted, with the depth of 150 feet, GUTTER 30 feet of which should be dedicated for street purposes, and subject to.all of the other conditions INDEXED of the initial report. N0. 140 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the (Hornung) lot split application of Mr. Wm. J. Hornung, 1114 x'76 Sunset Boulevard ;(No. 140) be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. pay recreation fee of'$25.00. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Splits No. 139 and No. 140, and that the Council indicate its intention to grant Lot Split No. 139 as modified and Lot Split No. 140 as requested, in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and City Engineer. ,Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis PETITION Petition, signed by residents in the area of Baldwin FOR Avenue and Camino Real, requesting that the broken CROSS pavement on the northwest corner of that intersection GUTTER be repaired. The City Engineer reported that the.Street Department INDEXED budget has sufficient funds in its materials account to construct a concrete cross gutter.at this location during the fiscal year, but that it can be accomplished only during the spring, when there is no longer the threat of winter rains and the race track traffic problem has ceased. He added that this work has already been scheduled, and would be accomplished at the appropriate time. REFUND OF Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City INVESTIGATION Clerk be authorized to refund to Mrs. Diamond the FEE unused portion of the investigation fee, as determined Aol1 by the City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Relbold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis REFUND Request of Mr. E. R. Sorver, 514 West Norman Avenue, REQUEST Arcadia, for a refund of a sewer assessment for house INDEXED lateral, as an excavation revealed there was no such lateral. Recommendation of the City Engineer that Mr. Sorver be refunded $59.85, the.amount assessed on said property for such-installation. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer -6- 2/19/57 3359 and that the City Clerk be authorized to refund $59.$5 to Mr. Edwin R. Sorver. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll.call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis STORM DRAIN Recommendation of the City Manager that the City STUDY Council accept the proposal submitted by the Engineer- ing Services Corporation for the study of all needed aWD storm drains in the community, including a linen- backed, colored, composite diagram and tracing for duplication purposes with at least 15 copies of the report, and showing the estimated cost of each project of the storm drain; and that the amount of $4,000 for this work be appropriated to a capital projects account from available unappropriated revenue. The City Engineer felt that in all probability there will be another County bond issue, and that it would be advisable to have a study of this nature completed prior to that time, which would enable the City to participate in its share of improvements. Mayor Camphouse reported that the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities has appointed a committee to study this situation and to make a recommendation as to the approach of the bond issue and the - problem in general; that Arcadia is represented on this committee by the Mayor. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer and authorize the appropriation of $4,000 from unappropriated revenue to Capital Projects Account for the services outlined _above to be performed by Engineering Services Corporation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold.and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis PROPOSED Recommendation of the City, Manager and Director of FIRE Public Works that the administrative staff and City STATIONS Attorney be authorized to prepare proper contract documents for architectural services for a central fire station and a substation with the architectural firm of Neptune and Thomas. The City Manager stated that the funds are in the Capital Projects Fund - have been so earmarked. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize the employment of the firm of Neptune and Thomas as architects for the central fire station and the subsidiary fire station; and further that the City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney prepare and negotiate with said firm of Neptune and Thomas -7- 2/19/57 3370 LAND APPRR2AISAL T�0 AWARD OF CONTRACT 'o g contractual documents for the architectural services for the construction of these two stations, such documents to be submitted to the City Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Property located north of Live Oak Avenue and west of the Santa Anita Wash. Report of the City Manager and City-Engineer that an appraisal of the property had been made by the Arcadia Board of Realtors at no cost to the City, and a recom- mendation that the administrative staff be authorized to continue negotiations with the prospective purchaser, if the appraisal meets with the approval of the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council authorize the administrative staff to proceed with negotiations for the sale of the property, described in the letter of the Arcadia Board of Realtors of February 12, 1957, with the stipulation that the adjacent property to the west and north of Live Oak Avenue be annexed to the City of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Recommendation of the City Engineer that the contract for the improvement of the alley south of Laurel Avenue and west of Second Avenue, work to be done under the provisions of the 1911 Act, be awarded to Osborn Co., in the amount of $2,500.25. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize the Street Superintendent to execute a contract with Osborn Co. for the performance of the work in the first alley south of Laurel Avenue, in form approved by Special Counsel and the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis 5:i! 2/19/57 3;x'71 ACCEPTANCE Recommendation of the City Engineer that the work of OF WORK the Johnson Tree Company of Arcadia,in removing thirty diseased and dangerous trees, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and accept the work of the Johnson Tree Service. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Dennis Councilman Dennis returned to the meeting at this time, 9:32 P.M. CALL FOR BIDS Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that —7 ( the specifications for the removal of twenty dead or dangerous trees be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be received March 41 1957, at 11:00 a.m. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and approve the specifications for the removal of twenty dead or dangerous trees and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, to be returned on March 4, 1957, at 11 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None OFFICIAL Communication from Department of Commerce, Bureau of CENSUS the Census, reporting the population of Arcadia as fol- COUNT lows: 7 �n total population 37,271 males 18,263 females 19,008 occupied dwelling units 12,305 The City Clerk reported that she had filed copies with the appropriate agencies. BUSINESS Applications received from the following for permits LICENSE to renew business licenses: RENEWALS Arcadia Non - Profit Nursery School, 1511 South Tenth Avenue Mrs. Vernette J. Hulse, 1432 South Eighth Avenue (foster home) Motion was made by Councilman Phillips for the approval of the renewal of business licenses for -9- 2/19/57 33'72 Arcadia Non - Profit Nursery School and Mrs. Vernette J. Hulse, and waive the provisions of "Section 18 of Ordinance No. 323, as applicable to previously licensed businesses. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. NOTICES Notices received from the County Boundary Commission FROM that the City of E1 Monte has filed proposals for the COUNTY annexation of territory known as Proposed Annexations BOUNDARY No. 116, No. 119, and No. 120 to the City of E1 Monte. COMMISSION The City Attorney described the areas in the proposed annexations as follows: No. 116: South of Garvey and east of Peck Road - INDEXED proposing to build'a. bowling alley on the property; that the area is so far from Arcadia that the City could not possibly get to it. - No. 119: three lots at the northeast corner of Tyler and-Lower Azusa Road; the City of Arcadia could h88dly,, INDEXED get to it, as it is south of the wash. No. 120: one large-lot on south side of Garvey, west of Hoyt; fills the little pocket left there; surround- ed on three sides by E1 Monte. V sao Communications were noted and ordered filed. REFUND Recommendation of the City Manager that Mrs. D. C. (Mrs. Wheeler) wheeler be refunded $50.00, a recreation fee paid in error, and the amount be paid from the Parks and Recreation Fund. Councilman Jacobi asked if such refund would jeopardize Mrs. Wheelers position should she desire to place the matter before Council again. The Attorney advised that the refund would not preclude this but would clear the records, inasmuch as this amount was paid by Mrs. Wheeler through an error made by some member of the City staff in submitting a statment to Mrs. Wheeleis that the Ree 13pa7able only in the event that the lot split is approved and the Council has already refused such an approval. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the City Clerk to refund $50.00 to Mrs. Wheeler from the Recreation, Parks, and Facilities Fund. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEWS Request of Arcadia Leona Club to hold a benefit dance for the Methodist Hospital.at the Los Angeles Turf Club on March 16, 1957. The City Manager recommended INDEXED approval. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City CounciL approve the request of the Arcadia Leona Club -10- 2/19/57 33'3 to hold a benefit dance for the Methodist Hospital at the Los Angeles Turf Club on March 16, 1957, and that the provisions of Section 18, of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and and carried unanimously. Request of the Youth Groups of the First Baptist Church of Arcadia to conduct a bake sale just in front of Penny's Department Store in West Arcadia and the Thrifty Drug Store, on the corner of First and Huntington Drive, on February 23, 1957, for the purpose of raising funds to help support a Mission project. The City Manager recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manger and approve the request of the Youth Groups of the First Baptist Church to conduct a bake sale at the described locations, as long as it is held on private property, and that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. JURY DUTY The City Manager reported that one of the City employees had been called for jury.duty: It was his M°EX_ recommendation that City employees performing such a duty should receive their regular compensation from the City while on such duty. Mayor Camphouse requested this be made a minute order. It.was ordered by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Non STUDENT DAY The City Manager reported that March 5, 1957, will be Student Day at the City Hall and that all depart - ovDEXE° ments were making plans for the students. Mayor Camphouse said he would like the students representing Council members to be seated at the Council table during the Council meeting on that evening. Mr. W. D. Field addressed the City Council, stating that he did landscaping in Arcadia; that he had done such at 1901 South Third Street; that he had landscaped the front of the lot with planters constructed of bricks, at two levels; one, one and MDDM° one -half feet high; and the other, one foot high; that cacti and succulents were planted. The plantings extend over onto the City owner property; and now he has been informed that these must removed. The City Engineer reported that the Building Department and the Street Department, in observing landscaping being done on a dedicated right of way, advised the owner to remove such plantings or construction as they become hazards. He added that the P.T.A.'s are endeavoring to clear all parkways so that the children may walk along them instead of on the streets. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer. -11- 1 2/19/57 33'74 INDEXED Councilman Reibold said.he did not agree with Councilman Dennis. Councilman Dennis said the reason for his motion was because of the danger to children walking down the streets, especially near blind corners. Councilman Reibold remarked that he would like to see the lot in question before acting upon it. Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that the matter be tabled. The City Attorney advised that the City is liable for the dangerous and defective condition of property dedicated for and accepted by the City for public purposes; that he is more concerned with the type of plantings on the parkways than with the planter boxes themselves; that there is a potential problem where children walk from home to school and there is no place to walk but on the street; that he personally felt that the least the.City could do would be to have an unimpaired walk area of three or four feet; that if people are to walk in back of the curb line, it should be relatively traversable; that much has been done to remove the more flagrant situations; but that there are still areas with vegetation a foot deep, which is not traversable. Said motion of Councilman Reibold's was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi-, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilmen Dennis and Camphouse ABSENT: None Councilman Dennis commented that it is the duty of the City Council to interpret the laws as written; that if a law is not correct; it should be changed; that they should not take exception to the law; that they are the final body in this community to interpret the law. Mr: George Gaffney, 935 West Duarte Road, addressed INDEXED the Council, stating that he had a few questions he would like to ask. One was that he would like to know the location of'the proposed fire stations. Mayor Camphouse replied that the City had purchased a parcel of land on Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa for one and has a deed to a site on Baldwin Avenue. Mr. Gaffney then wanted to know about the property purchased on Fairvlew.Avenue. Councilman Phillips replied that it was.not definitely decided whether the Baldwin Avenue site or Fairview Avenue site would be used for the proposed fire station, but that the City leaned toward the Baldwin Avenue location. Mr. Gaffney wanted to know „also, if the property appraisal on the agenda had been discussed in a public meeting - previously. Mayor Camphouse replied 'Yes ". Mr. Gaffney further asked what the amount of the appraisal was as'he had not heard it mentioned in the meeting. Mayor Camphouse answered that the ampunt was $4,700.. He asked further if the property had been advertised for bid, which was answered in the negative. He then asked if it is legal to sell City property without advertising for bids. The City Attorney replied that it is legal. -12- 2/19/57 33'75 ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 980 title of Ordinance No. 980, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE R -2." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the full reading of the body of Ordinance No. 980 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 980 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2860 title of Resolution No. 2860, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MDR' ACCEPTING GRANT. DEED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2860 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and car- ried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis,.Jacobi; Phillips, Reibold, . and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2860 be adopted, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the deed. Said motion was.seconded by Councilman.Phillips and carried.on.roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2866 title of Resolution No. 2866, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AWARDING CONTRACT•TO.OSBORNE COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INDENTION NO. 2844." Motion was'made by Councilman Phillips that-the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 2866 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis,.Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -13- 2/19/57 33`6 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2866 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None AGREEMENT Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the prior WITH authorization of April 3, 1956, for the Mayor and L. A. COUNTY City Clerk to execute and deliver certain documents FLOOD affecting the city -owned Peck Road properties be CONTROL reaffirmed; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and that each are hereby reauthorized to execute an agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District providing for the extraction and removal of all materlal.within the proposed Peck Road Spreading Basin, and thereafter to deed the property described in "Exhibit A" attached to said agreement and made a part thereof, to Los Angeles County Flood Control District for flood control and spreading basin purposes, reserving to the City the surface use of two 50 -foot berms as delineated and shown on said District's R/W map for Peck Road Spreading Basin No. 221 -RW 1.1, upon the condition that Los Angeles County Flood Control District deed to the City 8.70 acres, designated on District records as Parcel No. 138, Santa Anita Wash, in the upper highlands for a recreation area, with access thereto and them- from; also a modification of the existing agreement lease with LeRoy and Violet Basich; and a supplemen- tal agreement with'Century Rock Products for the INDEW gravel extraction of the properties not covered by MDExED the original Basich lease; each'of the foregoing to be in the form approved by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Cbuncilman Phillips and,' carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse -NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Dennis suggested that before preparation Is begun on the 1957 -58 budget, the City employee situation should be studied from the angle of finding 1ND°XW = inducements, such as in the area of working conditions, other than increases in salaries, to attract personnel to City positions. He then made a motion that a committee of Councilmen Reibold and Phillips be appointed to confer with the City Manager, Personnel Director, and the Personnel Board, to investigate ways and means of coming up with 'an answer for filling the vacancies which are continually arising in this City and meeting the demand for employees by means other than increased salaries. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi. Councilman Reibold commented that there were a number of things that could be done, but that he would be much happier about.the assignment if the absence of increased salaries were not made mandatory. The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: -14- 2/19/57 33'7'7 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi',-- Millips, Reiboic#, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Jacobi suggested that a letter of appreciation be written to the Arcadia Board of Realtors for their recent gratuitous services. Mayor Camphouse instructed the City Clerk to write such a letter. Mayor Camphouse reported that he had received several letters recently from Senators and Congressmen to whom an appeal had been made about the sonic blasts +NO�sD and aerial travel over Arcadia; that he had also received a letter from the Mayor of Monrovia who had gone on record approving of our stand on air traffic. He felt that we should advise them of the steps we have taken. He reported further that he had received a letter from Representative Hiestand, with a copy of House Concurrent Resolution 107, regulating aircraft traffic; and that he had received a letter from Mr. William A. Cordtz, President of the Southern California Council of Outdoor Advertising, advising of their opposition to Senate Bill 666 which is now before the California Legislature. Mayor Camphouse also related that the current issue INOMD of Natural History Magazine', circulatmd throughout the Uni%d�iates� has a v�nteresting story of the City of Arcadia. AB 64 The City Attorney reported that he had received a letter from Assemblyman Bonelli, addressed to a former mayor and members of the City Council, request - aNDO(0 1ng endorsement of Assembly Bill No. 64; that the bill was authored by thirty -seven assemblymen; that he 'had not had time to analyze the legislation from the standpoint of whether it is the best' legislation possible; that the cities are,esked to endorse it before the Legislature reconvenes on March 4. He recommended that the Council do not endorse the bill as such unless they have completely analyzed it; and that they should do no more than . endorse the general purpose,of the bill at this time, if they felt so inclined: Mr. Hal Roach, publisher of the Arcadia Tribune, addressed the Council, stating that he was opposed to such a bill; that it was hard to draw the line between what is obscene and what is not; that whenever you get into that area of censorship you are trading on our free press; that there are other means of handling this than by setting up censorship boards, which are affected by the prejudices of opinions of the people on such a board; that the matter could best be handled by educational programs. The City Attorney noted that the bill does not deal with obscene literature but only with crime comics. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the letter be noted and filed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor Camphouse noted that representatives of various civic organizations were present at the meeting, and he commended them for their interest in the Council meetings. -15- 2/19/57 3375 Mayor Camphouse reporter that he had received a letter regarding conditions around Santa Anita School. He suggested that the matter be investigated by the City WDOCSD Engineer to see if it is within the jurisdiction-of the City, and to communicate with the people involved.. Mayor Camphouse commented that the City Council has made itself clear on its stand against second -hand store businesses. Councilman Dennis reiterated that the City Council does not approve of such businesses INDExaD other than the one sponsored by the local welfare association, and suggested that the City Manager communicate with persons desiring_to start such a business and relate the sentiments of the Council. Councilman Dennis brought up the matter of the requests that will be coming in for•the use of the MOOD Turf Club at the conclusion of the racing season. He then made a motion that the Mayor appoint a committee to re- examine the extra curricular uses of the race track as to the attitudes of the community. Motion was seconded.-by Councilman.Reibold and carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse -NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Camphouse said he, would appoint the committee shortly. . ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the meeting adjourn. Said _ motion was seconded by Councilman =' Phillips and,cairried unanimously. yor ATTEST: " ��cSL Utir�l City Clerk -16- 2/1-9/7 �t 3379 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1957 The City Council of the'City•of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 9 p.m., March 5, 1957. STUDENT Mayor Camphouse welcomed the students who were DAY elected city officials to the Council meeting. Miss Efie Hankia, student mayor and an exchange student from Greece, introduced all the students who were seated with their counterparts at the Council table. INVOCATION Invocation was offered by Rev: Lyndell Cheeves, of the Arcadia Church of Christ. PLEDGE Miss Hankia led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None iMINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1957, and of the regular meeting of February 19, 19571 be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CONTINUED Application of Sears Roebuck and Co. for permission HEARING to solicit sales door -to -door of the American (Sears Roebuck) People's Encyclopedia. 41DIX6D Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mr. Vic Olson, 2650 East Olympic Boulevard, Manager of the Educational Department of Sears Roebuck and Co., addressed the Council, requesting permission for the sale of the American People's Encyclopedia. under Ordinance No. 823 and under Section 14 of Ordinance No. 737. Upon questioning by the Council members whether initial contact and appointment could be achieved by writing letters, Mr. Olson replied that such means had proved unsuccessful in the past. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Dennis commented that the hearing had beep held over at his request because he believed the matter should be given complete consideration. He then moved that the request of Sears Roebuck and Co. for door -to -door solicitation for sale of American 3380 INDEED People's Encyclopedia be denied, the Council finding that the granting of the permit and the conduct of the business thereunder in the manner proposed will be detrimental to the public peace, welfare, and convenience of the community. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips.. Air. Olson_ addressed the Council further, stating he would like to have Mr. Dennis reconsider his motion on the basis that the decision not in favor of Sears soliciting door -to -door will place an undue burden on interstate commerce and also is in violation of the regulations of the United States Congress. The City Attorney advised that the Federal Constitu- tion does provide in substance that no local agency may impose any unreasonable burden on interstate commerce; that the clause was inserted a long time ago anticipating interstate barriers against concerns that do interstate business; the ordinance that we have is a regulatory ordinance and is not an absolute prohibition on its face; that the ordinance provides that the Council shall deny a permit if it finds that the granting of it or the conduct of the business under a permit will be inimical to the health, welfare, convenience, safety, or morals of the community; if the Council desires an absolute prohibition so that they do not have to weigh the relative merits of the individual application, the way has been paved by the Supreme Court of the United States in the Green River Ordinance Case and in the case of Breard vs, the City of Alexandria, each city having adopted the so- called Green River type of ordinance, which makes an absolute prohibi- tion against door -to -door solicitation and makes it applicable to interstate commerce, as well as local; that such ordinance is on the basis that the person's home•is his castle, that he is entitled not to have it interrupted by the conduct of business in.,his homb. Councilman Phillips remarked that in seconding the motion, he was cognizant of the fact that there have been adverse court decisions as related to interstate commerce and as related to the Constitution of the United States; that he personally felt that times are beginning to change, that local option and home rule are eventually going to be able to be upheld; that as far as local governments of small municipali= 'ties, they will be able to protect themselves and their citizens; that the hours of five to nine in the evening, the time at which Mr. Olson planned to make his calls, would be a most unreasonable hour to call upon the family unless they were there by invitation, and if he were there by invitation, he would not need to solicit door -to -door; and that he could accomplish the same end by phone call or by letters; that he could see no reason why he should change his position. Mr. Olson added that the City of Torrance up to recently had an ordinance very similar to Arcadia's; however it was deemed unenforceable and it was necessary for them to change it and make it actually a regulatory measure and permit some solicitation. Councilman Phillips answered that this would be a calculated risk as far as he was concerned, and perhaps the Council should look toward prohibitive regulation. -2- 3/5/57 3381 Councilman Reibold reiterated that as a group the WDE%ED Council members were against door -to -door solicita- tion; that door -to -door solicitation comes in two broad categories; one, where it is asking for donations for charity, and most of them very worth- while, and the other is solicitation to sell some product or service; that he is against door -to -door solicitation; and it seemed to him that some of the calculated risks that have to be taken on their part is whether or not they can stand up in court; on the other hand the calculated risk of a firm like Sears who enjoys-a great deal of business in this city has to take as to what the outcome might be of weighing some encyclopedias versus some good will on the other sector; whether the City can win it or not, he did not know, but he, personally, was willing to take the risk. Motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AXES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Application of Mrs. Madge F. Garner for a license (Garner) to conduct a day nursery at 1615 Lovell Avenue. The.Cit.y•Clerk reported that .-notices had been submitted to residents within 300 feet_of the proposed nursery, and that she had received: acceptances therefrom. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mrs, Madge.K. Garner, 1615 Lovell Avenue, Arcadia:, addressed the Council, stating upon questioning that this was a day school only; that she planned to have six children;, that she had not yet received clearance from the State,,but that they mould grant, her a.permlt after she received her-license from the City;.that the -guest house which she would be using for this purpose has five rooms; that :the State would allow her ten children with that amount of - room;..that all of the neighbors within 300 feet had signed the petition and were agreeable to such an operation. The City Attorney related the history of this operation;that it is normally conducted in residential areas; that the ordinance was set up to protect the residents in the immediate vicinity from an operation of this kind if they had any objection to it; that the application must be renewed from year to year. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be.closed.• Said motion was.seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.. , Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Mrs. Madge F. Garner be permitted to conductea day nursery at 1615 Lovell Avenue, as described in her application of January 301 1957, subject to the.approval of .the. State; and that. the City Clerk be,authorized to. refund the unused portion of the investigation fee, as.determined by the City Manager, to Mrs..Garner. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:. -3- 3/5/57 3382 AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Dennis ABSENT: None Mayor Camphouse announced that the hearing of the Goodwill Industries will be taken up at the next regular meeting. HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution Zone Change No. 240) that the property at the rear of 900 to 1010 North First Avenue be reclassified from Zone R -1 to Zone R -2 for the reasons set out in Section 1 of the resolution. 'I- Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Engineer reported that the property in question with the exception of one small parcel is under one ownership and that the proposed zone change would allow for uniform development of the property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and reclassify the property at the rear of 900 to 1010 North First Avenue from Zone 'R' =1 to Zone R -2. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi; Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None TRAFFIC Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Personnel Council.approve the authorization of $13,543.80 for the employment of regular and extra police personnel for the Western Harness Racing Meet, during the period wDEXEo of March 14 to April 10, inclusive. The City Manager added that this amount would be paid from the Admission Tax received from the Turf Club, and does not affect the budget. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the expenditure of $13,543.80 from the Admission Tax receipts for -the employment of regular and extra police personnel for controlling traffic during the Western Harness Racing Meeting, from March 14 through April 10, 1957, and that the additional temporary positions in the Police Depart- ment required thereby be created for that period of time. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -4- 3/5/57 1 3383 EVENT Request of Sierra Madre Community Nursery School REQUEST Association to hold annual dinner dance at the Los MMED Angeles Turf Club on March 30, 1957. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of Sierra Madre Community Nursery.School Association to hold their annual dinner dance at the Los Angeles Turf Club on March 30, 1957, and waive the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously.. AUDITOR Report of the Committee of Councilmen Phillips and 1y Jacobi that their recommendation of an auditing firm 7 to examine the records of the City of- Arcadia is the firm of Guill, Blankenbaker and Company, with whom Mr. Dale Hiestand, former independent auditor for the City,' is connected. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council a point the firm of Guill and Blankenbaker at a fee of $2400.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 1956, to June 30, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None APPOINTMENT Vacancy on Planning Commission because of.expiratlon TO of the term of Mr. W. P. Sorenson on December 6, 1956. PLANNING Councilman Jacobi recommended that Mr. R. E. Davison, COMMISSION 1342 North Santa Anita Avenue., be appointed to succeed Mr. Sorenson and briefly reviewed Mr. Davison's INDFUD qualifications and background, stating that he held a degree in Architectural Engineering; had been an engineer for public works in North Dakota and Montana; had served with the Army Engineers and the Federal Housing Authority; and was now Manager of the Construction and Maintenance Department of Richfield 011 Company in Los Angeles. Wuxr REFUND REQUEST INDEXED Motion by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council appoint Mr. Rudolph E. Davison to the Planning Commis- sion to succeed Mr. W. P. Sorenson, whose term expired December 31, 1956, Mr. Davison's appointment to be for the term expiMng.July 1, 1960, and that a letter be directed to Mr. Sorenson in appreciation of his services to the City. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobl,.Phillips, Reibold, Communication from Mr. Clinton L. Brainerd, requesting refund of general contractor's business license .fee of $50.00. The City Attorney brief opinion on of these requests Pacific Builder; advised that'he had sent them a this matter; that there because of an article stating in part that the -5- will be more in the Daily recen a e 3/5/57 3384 of Agnew vs. Culver City prohibited cities from 4. install all street improvements as required by ordinance, including catch basins and connections to the existing flood control channel; 5. pay the following fees and deposits: steel street light posts $435.00 26 Street trees ® $5.00 130.00 1 street name sign 25.00 Recreation fee - 10 lots ® $25 250.00 Mayor Camphouse express the opinion that the existing building, a very old structure, would be a liability. Councilman Dennis reiterated that he thought the building should be removed. Mr. Harry Robinson, the subdivider; addressed the Council, stating that the building in question might become an asset; that if nothing could be done with the building they would move it, but that he did not like to be told that he had to remove it. The City Engineer advised that the existing house was iri conformance with the setback line and that there was ample clearance on both sides. Councilman Reibold felt that he would like to see the proposed subdivision before passing judgment on it. Mayor Camphouse thought it would be well for the Council to view the property in order to study the problems thoroughly. -6- 3/5/57 collecting license fees from contractors. The Attorney stated that he did not so construe the case; that under the holding of the Agnew case, the City may impose a license fee for revenue purposes but may not impose such a fee as a condition precedent to a licensed contractor doing business and may not regulate the qualifications for contractors but only the quality of the work; that, in his opinion, the City is not obliged to make the requested refund. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council deny the request of Mr. Clinton L. Brainerd for the refund of general contractor's business license fee of $50.00. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None TRACT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the NO. 23767 tentative map of Tract No. 23767, located north of Sierra Madre Boulevard and east of Sierra Wash, be 7Tb(� approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. grant 5 foot sidewalk and planting easement on each side of the 50 foot street; 2. provide a garage for the existing house on Lot 5; 3. provide rear line easements for utility pole lines; 4. install all street improvements as required by ordinance, including catch basins and connections to the existing flood control channel; 5. pay the following fees and deposits: steel street light posts $435.00 26 Street trees ® $5.00 130.00 1 street name sign 25.00 Recreation fee - 10 lots ® $25 250.00 Mayor Camphouse express the opinion that the existing building, a very old structure, would be a liability. Councilman Dennis reiterated that he thought the building should be removed. Mr. Harry Robinson, the subdivider; addressed the Council, stating that the building in question might become an asset; that if nothing could be done with the building they would move it, but that he did not like to be told that he had to remove it. The City Engineer advised that the existing house was iri conformance with the setback line and that there was ample clearance on both sides. Councilman Reibold felt that he would like to see the proposed subdivision before passing judgment on it. Mayor Camphouse thought it would be well for the Council to view the property in order to study the problems thoroughly. -6- 3/5/57 3385 When adked at what price. the proposed homes would be sold, Mr. Robinson stated the price would be at'least $25,000. Mr. Harry Knight, 1709 Orange Wood Lane, addressed the Council, stating that he would like to see the frontage of the lots remain at 75 feet, which would be consistent with present standards in that area. The City Engineer advised that some of the lots around the cul de sac were not 75 feet -at the front but were more than 75 feet wide at the building'line, and that all of the lots had more than the minimum of 7500'square feet of area. Mr. W. J. Lloyd, 126 Loralyn Drive, addressed the Council, protesting the small frontage of some of the lots in the proposed subdivision; that such lots would be substandard; recommended that the Planning Commission restudy this tentative map. Mr. Lloyd also felt that the street should be 60 feet wide rather than 50. r Mr. Gerald Kane, 112 Loralyn Drive, protested the proposed subdivision for the reasons that the old structure was incongruous with the surroundings, that•a 50 foot street was too narrow in that area, and that four lots had less than a 75 foot frontage. Motion was made by Councilman•Dennis • that.the matter. of Tract No. 23767 betaken under advisement. ,Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mr. Lloyd requested . that he be notified when this matter appears before the Council..�Councilman.Dennis•.: requested -Mr. Lloyd.to put.his remarks in writing, which Mr. Lloyd agreed'to do. FINAL Recommendations of.,-the City Engineer that the lot . LOT SPLITS split,epplications•of. the following be given final . approval as,all provisions and requirements:have.been NO. 135 met: (Kirtlan) �4 6 7 EdwArd.A. Kirtlan, 1840.Stonehouse Road NO. 139 Dora H. Georgan, 1406 South First Avenue. (Georgan) Motion was made, by Councilman Phillips that the City �-� 7 Cou ncil accept the recommendations -of the-,.City-Engineer and that Lot Splits No. 135 and Na. 139 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded.by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.,.- CIVIC CENTER Recommendation of the. City Engineer, that the City: Parking Area Council approve the plans and specifications -for the t development of the parking areas at the Civic Center and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be.received on March 19, 1957, at.11 a.m. . The City. Engineer reported . that this would be the.,, development.of one and a half parking lots; the parking lot behind the new police station would accommodate 88 cars while.the one northerly of':the•city hall-would, accommodate 44 cars., Motion was•made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the plans and specifications, as . submitted,.by the City,.Engineer, for the development, of the, parking areas at the Civic Center, and authoriie , the City Clerk to.advertise for bids to be received r 3386 on March 19, 1957, at 11 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, WEED Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Clerk ABATEMENT be authorized to advertise for bids for the cleaning of PROGRAM lots, according to the specifications for the 1957 Weed Abatement Program, bids to be.received by 11 a.m.,. . March 19, 1957. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the work of the 1957 Weed Abatement Program, to be received by 11 a.m., March 19, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Engineer that the California AWARD Tree Service be awarded the contract for the removal (removal of 18 dead or diseased trees at a total cost of of Ltrees) $2,484.00, the lowest bid received. Councilman Jacobi asked whether the City could perform such services itself at slower cost. The City Engineer advised that the City does remove some trees, but that it has neither the equipment nor the.manpower to undertake this project. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the contract for the removal of 18 dead or diseased trees to California Tree Service at a cost of $2,484.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement, in form approved by the City Attorney, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESIGNATION Communication from Mrs. Helen Kinnison, resigning from (Mrs. Kimison) the Library Board, inasmuch as she is moving to Sierra Madre. '"D°XD Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City. Council accept the resignation of Mrs. Helen Kinnison with regret., Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor Camphouse requested the City Clerk to write Mrs. Kinnison in,.appreciation of her many years of service to the City of Arcadia. Councilman Reibold submitted the name of Mrs. Annie Laurie Opel, 45 West Norman Avenue, to fill the term of Mrs. Kinnison, and gave a brief resume of her background;stating that Mrs. Opel holds a degree in English from Grinnell College in Iowa, Class of 1938; she is married and has two children, and has been a resident of Arcadia nine and a half years; that she 3/5/57 338'7 is President of the American Association of University Women, member of the Santa Anita P.T.A.;she is Den Mother for cub scouts; and,in his opinion, he felt that Mrs. Opel is a very talented person,. and that she told him she sees a real challenge in the opportunity of serving on the Library Board. Motion was then made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council appoint Mrs. Annie Laurie Opel to the vacancy on the Library Board, the term to expire July 1, 1957• Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll cni.l vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None PERSONNEL Recommendation of the Personnel Board that "Leaves of BOARD absence without pay up to one year in length may be (Vacation) granted and not constitute an interruption of service. If the Council feels that, in granting a leave of absence without pay of more than 30 days (as provided for in Personnel Rule IX, Section 1), the leave should constitute an interruption of service, it should so stipulate at the time the leave is granted." The'Council members felt that if a leave for more than thirty days is granted, without it constituting an interruption of service, it should be so stated at the time the leave is granted; that where a leave of more than thirty days is granted, without stating whether or not it shall constitute an interruption of service, It shall be so construed that it is an interruption of service. -9- 3/5/57 The City Attorney advised that he would prepare such an amendment and would present it to them prior to the next meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the Personnel Board be taken under advisement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. BUSINESS Applications for renewals of business licenses for the LICENSE following: RENEWALS f4 Bentz Truck Sales (used truck and trailer sales and repair) Vince's Cafe, 1219 South Baldwin Avenue (shuffle- board game) Motion was,made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the granting of business license _ renewals to Bentz Truck Sales for used truck and trailer sales and repair and to Vince's Cafe for shuffleboard game. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. -9- 3/5/57 33SS COUNTY Notice from the County Boundary Commission BOUNDARY City of E1 Monte has filed a proposal for COMMISSION of territory known as Proposed Annexation the City of E1 Monte. WDEXEO Mayor Camphouse ordered the notice filed. that the the annexation No. 121 to Mayor.Camphouse commented on the attendance of the representatives from the various women's clubs, and expressed his appreciation of their attendance. JUVENILE Recommendation of the City Manager that permission be OFFICERS' granted to Officer Wm. L. Reddington to attend Juvenile CONFERENCE Officers' Conference at Oakland, California, on March 20, 21, and 22, 1957, at a cost of $125.00. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City ,NDEXrQ Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant permission to Officer Wm. L. Reddington to attend Juvenile Officers' Conference at Oakland, California,.on March 20, 21, and 22, 1957, at a cost not to exceed $125.00,.the expenditures to be substanti- ated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was.seconded by.Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney.presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2854 title of Resolution No. 2854, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, L4DMMD CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE POSITION OF BUSINESS LICENSE INSPECTOR TO BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICER, AND-TRANSFERRING SAID POSITION TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2854 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2854 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None BILLS The City Attorney reported that the California Legisla- BEFORE tive Digest and the.League of Cities Digest of bills LEGISLATURE affecting cities had been received. He recommended that staff members report to the Council on the more WDOWD important bills and that the Council take such action as is deemed necessary on them; that there are more than 7,000 bills before the Legislature, some of vital interest to cities; that he expects to be in Sacramento at different times during the session. -10- 3/5/57 33Q(I . VEHICLE The City Attorney reported that pursuant to authority PARKING contained in the ordinance ordering the formation of DISTRICTS Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No. 1, he had NO. 1 & NO. 2 negotiated purchase of the property ordered to be acquired; that he had secured a firm appraisal by Jack Mann, a highly qualified appraiser, that he had appraised Parcel No. 2 in District No. 1 at $25,250; That Parcel 2 was in escrow at $25,500; that consid- ering the time and expense involved in litigation, that seller was providing a title policy, and that the lot was paved and available for immediate use as a parking lot, it was his recommendation that the Council authorize the purchase of Parcel No. 2 in Vehicle Parking District No. 1 at the price of $25,500 and that pursuant to Section 21710 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Council authorize the advancement of unencumbered surplus funds in the amount of the purchase price and incidental costs the same to be paid into escrow for delivery upon recordation of the deed and to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the assessments or sale of bonds upon the completion of the district proceedings. Upon questioning.by the Council members the City Attorney added that condemnation proceedings had been filed, but in each instance the prices have been negotiated on the bases of appraisals made; that dismissal will be filed as to Parcel 2 and that the matter will proceed to judgment by stipulation as to Parcel 1 for the reason that while the owner of Parcel 2 required immediate payment and this was one condition of the agreement as to price, that the owner of Parcel 1 prefers that possession be delayed because the property is subject to a lease soon to expire; that Parcel 1 is improved with buildings that will have to be removed and the property graded before It can be used for parking, hence the advisability of immediate possession of Parcel 2 and delay in possession of Parcel 1. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the acquisition of Parcel No. 2 in Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No. 1 at the negotiated price of $25,500, plus escrow costs, the firm appraisal being $25,250; and that the Council advance out of unencumbered surplus funds now on hand the purchase price and incidental costs, pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code, Section 31710, the same to be reimbursed out of the proceeds of the assessments or bond sales in Parking District No. 1.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to sign and file a stipulation for entry of interlocutory judgment for the purchase of Parcel'No. 1 in Vehicle Parking District No. 1 at the appraisal price of $22,500, payment to be made either out of assessment or bond proceeds or out of general funds only upon future authorization of the City Council. -11- 3/5/57 3390 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised as to Vehicle Parking District No. 1 that the Act provides upon the acquisition of any property by the Vehicle Parking District, the Council shall appoint a Board of Parking Place Commissioners to set up the rules and regula- tions for the properties acquired by a given district; that they may appoint them in their discretion at any time prior to acquisiton; and must appoint them upon acquisition of properties; that since it is contem- plated that at least Parcel 2 will be acquired yet this week, he would recommend the appointment of three members to the Board of Parking Place Commissioners, Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No. 1; that it is contemplated that that lot will be opened for use possibly this week, and it is mandatory that such a commission be appointed for that time; that the requirements for membership on such committee are that members be residents and qualified electors of the City, and persons of business experience and ability; that they should be persons also interested in the area and its problems; that the initial appointments are for a term of three years, with the proviso that of the members first appointed they shall cast lots to decide one year, two year, three year terms respectively, so that thereafter there will be one new member appointed each year; that a member may be removed by the Council and shall be removed by the Council from the request of the owners of 50 percent of the property within the district being assessed; that the Council is not without control although the commissioners actually direct the operation of the lots within a given district; that Mr. Beaty from the Chamber of Commerce may have some recommendations as to the initial membership on Vehicle Parking District No. 1. Mr. Ed Beaty addressed the Council, stating that the Parking Committee of the Chamber of Commerce met that afternoon and instructed him to pass their appreci- ation on to the Council, City Attorney, and the City Engineer for their fine help and cooperation to further the accomplishment of this parking district; and that he would like to submit the names of the following for consideration as Commissioners: Mel 0. Pratt, 123 Loralyn Drive, who owns business property at 21 East Huntington Thomas C. Sullivan, Jr., 160 White Oak Drive, who owns business property at 25 South First Avenue Donald A. Strawn, 1133 South First Avenue, who owns business property at 145 East Huntington Drive Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce and appoint Messrs. Mel Pratt, Thomas C. Sullivan, Jr., and Donald A. Strawn for the director- ship of Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for the period specified under the Act. -12- 3/5/57 3391 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Camphouse reported that Mr. Shugert called him that evening to express his regret that he could not be present at the meeting to express appreciation at the formation of the district; and that he wished the Mayor to convey his message to the rest of the Council. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed; and read the NO. 2867 title of Resolution No. 2867, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, WDOWD ACCEPTING GRANT DEED." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 2867 be waived. Said motion was seconded and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2867 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:--Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None AB 3006 Councilman Phillips "reported, in connection with the report on current-bills-before-the Legislature by the City Att'6rney;'he had noted'AB 3006 relative to the amendment of Section 23739 of the Business and Professions' Code,which would attempt to define the words "immediate vicinity" to churches, schools, playgrounds, etc. for onsale business licenses to 600 feet; that there may be agencies in the City to which this information should be forwarded, if they are not aware of this and its effect upon them. The City Attorney advised that the bill specifically authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control to refuse issuance of retail licenses for premises within 600 feet rather than immediate vicinity of churches, schools, and children's public play- grounds, and extend such authorization to off -sale as well as on -sale licenses. Mayor Camphouse reported that he had been informed that Mr. Fred Griesinger had been selected as a delegate to the International Realty Convention at Wiesbaden, Germany, this spring; that he would like iftIXm to have a letter from this City to the Mayor of Wiesbaden, Germany, before he leaves for the convention; and he so instructed the City Clerk to prepare this letter. Mayor Camphouse continued that he had a letter.from the Air Reserve Squadron relative to a program that -13- 3/5/57 3392 174- the Arcadia.High School has planned for March 13, 1957 requesting the City Clerk make notes for the Council- men. He reported further that the Council has received many letters from various people regarding the zoning of the "triangle "; that the Council is considering those requests and will consider some means of discussing this again at some future time. WDOMO Mayor Camphouse added further that he had a note regarding the development of the Flood Control Program from Col. Fry, and he asked the City Manager to apprise the Council members of this matter; that he had received answers from the various senators and congressmen, and also the State and local government moo= representatives, relative to the airplanes flying overhead, and that they should reiterate their position; and that he had received a letter from the Mayor of Los Angeles relative to National Health Week, that Arcadia participate in the conference and MDO® luncheon downtown in March; that he would like to comply with the request and send a letter stating to the committee that the City is interest in health and recommend that there be some tie -in between Health Week'and the United Health'Drive. ADJOURNMENT Motion was-made by Councilman Phillips that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded.by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ATTEST Ci y Clerk -14- 3/5/57 INVOCATION ROLL CALL 3393 MINUTE'S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session -in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., March 19, 1957. The Rev. 0. Emerson Washburn, of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, offered the invocation. Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1957, be approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor Camphouse announced that Agenda Item No. 9, regarding the proposed mortuary, could not be discussed this eveningi that the City Attorney advised that any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission within ten days shall file an appeal there- from with the City Council; that the ten -day period had not expired and that it would be premature to discuss the matter or arrive at a decision before the time to appeal had expired. HEARING Application for permit to solicit advertising from Jr. Chamber local.merchants for display in the All orts Almanac, of Commerce the California State Junior Chamber o- S imerce { internal project of the year. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mr. Henry H. Hege, 664 Duarte Road, addressed the Councilmin the representative capacity of President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He stated that the funds received from such a project would be used to support their annual Christmas Party for Arcadia children. He stated further that only business firms would be contacted. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the application of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for a permit to solicit advertising from Arcadia business firms to be placed in All Sports Almanac be approved, and that the unused potion oT— Theestigation fee be refunded to the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: 3:394 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Application of Goodwill Industries of Southern Goodwill California to collect salvage from Arcadia house - Industries holders on call and, at times, to distribute Goodwill collection bags and information, telling housewives of the Goodwill program. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mr. George Moore, Public Relations Director of Goodwill Industries, 342 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, addressed the Council, stating that their program is based on collection of salvage from philanthropically minded people who call them; but at times the, organization sends out persons, who carry identifica- tion cards from the Los Angeles Department of Social Service,.to leave collection bags and information as to their service; that this latter program has been done only once in the last two and a half years; that they have a 'Goodwill Sunday' at the Church of the Good Sheph6rd, where they leave collection bags once a year. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the provisions of Section 18, of Ordinance No.--737, as amended, be waived, and that the request of the Goodwill Industries of Southern California to collect salvage upon call be granted.- Said motion was seconded by'Councilman Phillips. The City Attorney advised that the motion did not grant-the full permit requested by the applicant in this case; that the applicant-had also requested permission to solicit homes to leave literature and receptacles for collection of salvage at householders' homes. Councilman Dennis felt that the request to leave receptacles would be a worthwhile cause in this community. Councilman Phillips-felt that the Thrift Shop in Arcadia served the community; that the door -to -door bell ringing is a form of solicitation. Mayor Camphouse added that the Council had emphasized from time to time that privacy of the Arcadia home should be maintained. The motion of Councilman Jacobi Was. carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Dennis ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the unused portion of the investigation fee be refunded to the Goodwill Industries. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. -2- 3/19/57 3.395 HEARING Application of Mr. Frank Marchese for a permit to Frank conduct a bowling alley at Las Tunas and E1 Monte Marchese Avenue, including billiards, restaurant, coffee shop, 't I, , and cocktail lounge. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Attorney advised that under Ordinance No. 823, amending Ordinance No. 737, this particular type of business is required to have a permit from the Council; that there are some fifty types of business which require permits from the Council; that a large portion of applicant's property is already zoned C -2 and so far as the zoning is concerned the proposed bowling alley could be located on that portion of applicant's property already so zoned; that the balance of applicant's property has been recommended for a change of zone by the Planning Commission and will soon be before the Council for consideration; that the City does not have control of the issuance of liquor licenses as such; but that the Council in granting the permit for a bowling alley has.the authority to impose the conditions upon which the bowling alley may be conducted; that they may determine whether a bowling alley at that location is good or bad, and then what conditions shall be imposed, one of which may be whether liquor should be permitted to be sold on the premises. He added that there is something new in the field of liquor control; that, effective January 1, 1957, a new type of liquor license is issuable by the Alcoholic Beverage Board; that in the past there was the off -sale and on -sale liquor licenses (the latter having two categories: first, the club license to bona fide organizations, such as American Legion, Elks Club, etc.; second, licenses to bona fide restaurants, such places being open, to everyone, including minors; because of the abuse in the latter category, a new license was created, whereby a licensed premise was Established where the sale of food is not required; that the prime distinguishing condition of the new category is that minors are not permitted on the premises so licensed, and that the entry of or presence of minors on such premises is cause for the suspension or revocation of such license. Eugene McClosky, Attorney, 426 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Council for his client, Mr. Frank Marchese Mr. Frank Marchese, 1500 Garfield Avenue, San Marino, addressed the Council. Upon questioning from the Council, he stated that he was not in the bowling business at the present time; that he never had been engaged in such a business; that he was engaged in a new car business back East; that he is the owner and operator of Hagen's nursery business.at present; that he would operate under the corporate form of business, a closed family corporation, under three separate corporations, namely: Carol Catering Company, South Arcadia Recreation Center, Inc.; and Frank Marks Development Corporation. Attorney McClosky added that noise would be kept to the minimum as the 32 alleys would be laid on asphalt; and that the cost would be about $600,000, including the purchase price of the land.. Mrs. Lloyd Porter, 229 West-Las Tunas Drive, addressed the Council to inquire under which license the proposed business was planning to operate the cocktail lounge. -3- 3/19/57 3396 Attorney McClosky replied that he could not make J/ application for a.liquor license until the preliminary plans are approved; that their proposal would be for a bona fide restaurant application; that the bowling alley is a project as a whole and young people will come to bowl; that the best guaranty that the establishment will be run properly is that his client is making a'substantial investment which he would like to protect. Upon a question from Mrs. Porter, he replied that he did not know how many hours the business would remain open, that it depended upon public demand. Mr. William Romaine, 2719 Gilpin Way, addressed the Council, asking if .a bona fide restaurant liquor license were granted to the applicant, would minors be allowed to enter the building. The City Attorney replied in the affirmative. Mr. Romaine inquired further if he could.see the floor plans. The floor plans were demonstrated by Attorney McClosky. Mr. Romaine then said he would like to go on record as being opposed to the issuance of a liquor license to this particular enterprise as so many minors are interested in bowling and that he is opposed to that type of business in that area, which he felt should be restricted to retail or service type of business. Councilman Dennis inquired of the City Attorney that in the event a permit were granted to this applicant and the business later sold to another operator, would the.new'operator have to file a request for a new permit. The City Attorney replied that the permit is personal to the applicant, but that in this instance the applicant proposes to do business under the corporate form of business; -that a corporation's control could change hands without changing the corporation. Councilman Reibold wanted to know the definition of a.premise in a licensed premise. The City Attorney replied that licensed premises permits are new; that he has never seen an application for such a permit or such a permit itself; however, as he understands the terminology, the'application for a licensed premises permit describes the premises for which a permit is requested and at which liquor is to be served, and that the permit itself likewise specifically describes the premises'covered by the permit; that the licensed premises may be only a portion of a building; that the licensed portion, however, must be separated from the rest of the building by adequate means as required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Mayor Camphouse then asked if the whole building could be construed as a premise for the purpose of a licensed premise. The City Attorney replied that he assumed that a licensed premises.permit could cover an entire building if so desired. He stated further that it would be proper for the Council -to grant the permit upon condition that no liquor be- served or consumed upon the entire premises, or upon condition that liquor be served or consumed only at the dining room or cocktail lounge; that the permit could be granted on condition that if liquor is served on the premises it be served only under a licensed premises permit, and that such permit apply only to such portion of the building as the Council designates. -4- 3/19/57 339' /r) Mayor Camphouse then commented that he did not think the serving of liquor was necessary in a bowling alley or that it is compatible in Arcadia. Mr. Donald Nordbold, 230 Longley Way, addressed the Council, stating that as a father and a teacher of teen -aged boys, he knows them pretty well;"that most of them like bowling and some like to drink along with their bowling; that he is opposed to liquor being served at the bowling alley. Mr. Gerald Brill, 2711 Gilpin Way, addressed the Council, stating that he lives within 500 feet of the proposed bowling alley; that he is the father of teen- aged boys, that he works with young adults in the community and over the whole State; that he had to pursue boys out of a cocktail lounge; that it would be a temptation for the young people. Mr. Brill felt it would create a parking problem for a lot of people prefer to park on the streets.as thefts occur in parking lots; that there would be a police problem unless professional people were hired to oust minors at curfew time; that he hoped the Council would turn down the application for a bowling alley as the request for a liquor license would come up again and again. Mr. John Downey, 1525 Holly Avenue, Principal of the Longley Way School, addressed the Council, speaking on behalf of himself and the Superintendent of Schools, stating that if a liquor license were issued to the applicant, it would not be in the best interests of the Unified School District. Mr. Bill Messick, 158 Sandra Council, inquiring about the tions of our ordinances. Avenue, addressed the noise control specifics- The City Attorney informed him that the City has no specific ordinance on noise control other than the nuisance section of the Penal Code, which is not a satisfactory answer to the local noise nuisance. Mr. Messick then added that he would recommend to the Council an ordinance along the lines recently passed by Long Beach, based on the Chicago type of ordinance, for the control of noise. Mayor Camphouse asked the applicant-if he would object if the Council were to grant the permit on the condition that a licensed premises permit would be granted to the entire building. Attorney McClosky replied that he would have to confer with this client on that matter. Councilman Reibold felt that it was going too far to " impose a licensed premises permit on the whole premises as it would prohibit all minors from entering; that it would be better to so construct the building so as to separate the cocktail lounge or the premises where liquor is served from the bowling alleys. The City Attorney asked the applicant if a permit to operate the bowling alley contained a condition that if liquor be served on the premises it be served only under a licensed premises permit restricting the serving of liquor to the cocktail lounge or restaurant, would this interfere with the conduct-of the bowling alley. -5- 3/19/57 3398 Mr. McClosky replied that his client said it would not interfere too badly. The City Attorney commented that he could see no reason why the sale of liquor should not be restricted to an area-where only adults are permitted, as they only may lawfully purchase liquor; that a common complaint is the mixing of minors and.adults in places where liquor is actually served; that it seemed rather harsh to deny minors access to such fine facilities as proposed, unless necessary to do so; that the Council can effectively keep minors away from exposure to liquor in the situation proposed if it grants the bowling alley permit on the condition that if liquor be served, it be done only under a licensed premises permit, and specify that portion of the building to be so licensed; that minors would then be by state law kept out of that portion of the building. Notion was made by.Councilman Dennis that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Dennis commented that he was very much opposed to the creation of any kind of a building or recreation center of any type in Arcadia which could become a problem from the standpoint of juvenile6; that the Council has made every effort to avoid the creation of such problems; that it has been the sentiment of the community to have the Council follow procedures of this nature; that if the development of this nature is turned down on this location, it will not be long before some other development will be proposed that will be an asset to the community; that he would be In favor of the bowling alley or billiard hall if it would be strictly for adults. Councilman Phillips felt, after studying the situation and visiting many of the bowling alleys, that some of the bowling alleys were well run and others were sloppily run organizations; that the consensus in San Gabriel Valley was the need for more bowling alleys; that the sale of liquor in these establishments should be rather closely guarded and controlled; that because of the control needed, he felt it would be better within the City of Arcadia than outside the City, where the City would have no jurisdiction over the control. Councilman Reibold added that in essence he agreed with Mr. Phillipst views; that he felt one or two large bowling alleys should be under the jurisdiction of the City; that he did not believe you could legislate morality; that merely closing the door will not prevent minors from pursuing the downward path, but that it is another thing to cause enticement by creating an attractive nuisance; that if the applicant were agreeable to a licensed premises permit restricted to the bar, and no further than the dining area, the City would be missing an opportunity to banish an eye -sore that has been plaguing the City for a long time. Mayor Camphouse felt that a permit should be granted with the condition that the whole building should be included under the licensed premises permit; that young people would not be the source of much income to the applicant; that this would not be too much of a hardship imposed on the applicant; that he would like all minors excluded from the premises. -6- 3/19/57 3399 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the application of Mr. Frank Marchese for a permit to conduct a bowling alley at Las Tunas and E1 Monte Avenue, including billiards, restaurant, coffee shop, and cocktail lounge, be approved on condition that if ly� intoxicating liquor be served upon the premises, it be served only under a licensed premises permit ti limiting such sales to the cocktail lounge or Yi restaurant or both; that the consumption of inhndcating liquor in any other portions-of the building be pro- hibited; that the construction of the building conform to the zoning ordinances in all respects, that such permit would apply to the corporate form of ownership as proposed; and that the unused portion of the investigation fee, as determined by the City Manager, be refunded to the applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold. Mr. Brill-addressed the Council again, stating the Coordinating Council representatives could not attend the Council meeting that evening and asked if the matter could be deferred. He then asked about the number of cars that could be parked in the parking area. The City Engineer'replied that the Zoning Ordinance regulates the size of the parking lot. The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilmen Dennis and Camphouse ABSENT: None TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the 23767 tentative map of Tract No. 23767, located north of (continued) Sierra Madre Boulevard and east of Sierra Madre Wash, be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. grant 5 foot sidewalk and planting easement on each side of the 50 foot street; 2. provide a garage for the existing house on Lot 5; 3. provide rear line easements for utility pole lines; 4. install all street improvements as required by ordinance, including catch basins and connections to the existing flood control channel; 5. pay the following fees and deposits: steel street light posts $435.00 26 street trees @ $5.00 130.00 1 street name sign 25.00 recreation fee - 10 lots @ $25.00 250.00 Councilman Reibold reported that he had viewed the proposed subdivision and noticed that some of the lot lines depart quite far from standard; that the remaining old structure may have acted as a bench mark and set some of the lot lines; that if the house were removed and the lot lines set back,'the lot lines could be in conformity with the standard; that it was his recommendation that the matter be referred back to the -7- 3/19/57 3400 Planning Commission to consider removing the house and to see what further could be done to remedy the lot lines that are�not standard. ' The City Engineer advised that all but three lots are of standard size, and that these three have ample building area. . Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve tentative map of Tract No. 18568, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibo.ld and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and' Camphouae NOES:- None ABSENT: None LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot N0. 141 Split No. 141 (Beckwith Realty Company, 143 Fast Sycamore Avenue) be approved subject to the filing of J a final map with the City Engineer. Motion was made by Council Jacobi that the City Council accept the -recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 141 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. =8- 3/19/57- The City Attorney advised that under the Subdivision Map Act, if action is not taken-within 40 days it is deemed to be approved. 17 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council disapprove the tentative map of Tract No. 23767 without prejudice, to its being reconsidered at a later date, and with the recommendation that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRACT N0. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the 18568 revised tentative map of Tract No. 18568, located �14C� 7 north of Longden Avenue between Santa Anita Avenue and Second Avenue, be approved, subject to the following fees, deposits, and conditions:- 2 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 $725.00 street name signs @ $25.00 100.00 90 street trees @ $5.00 450.00 8 steel street lights @ $145.00 1,160.00 Install all improvements required by ordinance, including the extension of First Avenue; All utility lines, such as gas, water, sewer and electric, from existing improvements on lots in the new subdivision shall be relocated to provide such service from the new streets; Rear line easements for all overhead utilities shall be provided, including the necessary access easements and guy easements; Dedicate a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement along the easterly cul-de -sac. The City Engineer advised that all but three lots are of standard size, and that these three have ample building area. . Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve tentative map of Tract No. 18568, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibo.ld and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and' Camphouae NOES:- None ABSENT: None LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot N0. 141 Split No. 141 (Beckwith Realty Company, 143 Fast Sycamore Avenue) be approved subject to the filing of J a final map with the City Engineer. Motion was made by Council Jacobi that the City Council accept the -recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 141 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot split requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. =8- 3/19/57- 3401 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse r NOES: None ABSENT: None RES. =N0. 241 Recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Zone Change . change of zone on certain property on the west side of Fifth Avenue, north of Huntington Drive - from Zone R -3 to Zone C -M and C- 2.with.a D architectural design overlay. Hearing date to be set. • RES. NO. 242 Recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Zone Change . change of zone on property bounded by Las Tunas Drive, Live Oak Avenue, and E1 Monte Avenue, from R -1 and C -2 to Zones PR -1, C -2, and C -M with a D architectural ig design overlay. Hearing date to be set. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that hearings be set on the recommendations of the Planning Commission contained in its Resolutions Nos. 241 and 242 for April 16, 19571 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. STREET Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that RESURFACING the City Council pass a resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to allocate to the City of Arcadia Gas Tax funds in the amount of $12,000 for resurfacing of the following major streets: Orange Grove (west center line to Santa Anita - •37 mile) El Monte Avenue (Live Oak to Longden Avenue - .15 mile) Tenth Avenue (Camino Real to south center line - .4 mile) Virginia Drive (Santa Anita to Elevado - .19 mile) RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2870 title of Resolution No. 2870, entitled: "A RESOLUTION i,�• OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LAS ANGELES CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS IN SAID CITY OF ARCADIA." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 2670 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2870 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: -9- 3/19/57 3402 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None TEMPORARY USE Request of the E. A. Irish Co., who has been awarded OF PROPERTY .the contract for the construction of the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash, for permission to use the property at the southeast corner of Michillinda and Foothill for an equipment storage yard for a period of approxi- mately ten months. It is the recommendation of the City Engineer that if permission be granted, a number of conditions (as outlined in his letter to the Council,. dated March 13, 1957) be imposed. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the request of the E. A. Irish Co., subject to-the following conditions: 1. that the area be fenced with a 6 foot high wire fence; . 2. that the site be used basically for the storage of rolling equipment, such as trucks, cranes, and pickups; 3. that the time of'use be limited between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on week days; 4. that the entrance to the property be located on the Michillinda Street side; 5. that the area of the lot to be used for this purpose be only that portion which is a minimum of 50 feet away from the house to the east; 6. that the same location.be used for the U. S. Corps of Engineers Inspection Office; 7. that there be no aggregate or batch plant material storage; 8. that there be no steel fabrication on the property; 9. that a small carpentry shop be allowed; 10. that minor equipment repair for the equipment used on the job and the servicing of this equipment be allowed; 11. that the Contractor be responsible for the abatement of dust by regular wetting down of the -area and that no undue noises shall result from the location; 12. that upon the completion of the work on this project that all equipment, material, fencing, etc., be removed from the property and the same restored to its original condition; 13, that the violation of any of these conditions imposed shall be sufficient cause for the removal of the permission, if granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. -10- 3/19/57 3403 CONTRACT -Recommendation of the Director of Public Works regard - AWARD ing the award of contract for the 1957-58 Weed (weeds) Abatement Program. The City Engineer requested permission to postpone this recommendation until the next Council meeting, April 2, 1957, inasmuch as there were matters requiring further study in the bids which were received and opened on March 19, 1957. Permission was granted. CONTRACT AWARD Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Parking Area the contract for the parking areas and drives in the in Civic Center be awarded to the lowest bidder, A -1 Civic Center Paving Co., Monrovia, for the amount of $12,321.90, if subject to the conditions of the plans and specifica- tions. The bids received were as follows: A -1 Paving Co. $12,321.90 Osborn Company 13,285 -00 W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. 13,668.00 Warren Southwest, Inc. 14,005.00 R. B. Braswell 14,400.00 Atwood & Pursel 14,700.00 American Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. 14,775.00 J. W. Nicks Construction Co. 14,866.00 Griffith Company 15,100.00 Robert V. Kleppinger 15,516.32 Mussro Construction Co: 18,526.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Pub }ic Works and that the contract be awarded to A -1 Paving Co., in the amount of $12,321.90, and that this amount be appropriated for this purpose from available unappropriated revenues to the Capital Project Account; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None- CONTRACT Recommendation of the Water Superintendent that-the APPROVAL contract with the Corps of Engineers, United States Channel Army, for reimbursement to the City for the expense %y to be incurred in relocating the water facilities across the proposed Baldwin Avenue Branch and East Branch of the Arcadia Wash Channel and for inspection of the relocation of sewer lines at these crossings, be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same. The City Attorney advised that he had made the necessary changes in the contract and recommended its execution. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract between the City and the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, for the relocation of.water facilities and inspection of sewer facilities, in form approved by the City Attorney. -11- 3/19/57 3404 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None CALL FOR BIDS Request of the City Manager that.bids be called for Pipe Lines the installation of pipe lines in Genoa Street between First and Second Avenue and in Alice Street between Santa Anita and Second Avenue, in accordance with plans and specifications; bids to be returned by April 1, 1957. CALL FOR BIDS Water Mains j✓,7 44 REQUEST Car Exhibition Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the plans and specifications for the installation of-pipe-lines in Genoa Street and in Alice Street be approved as submitted and that the City Clerk be authorized to call forbids for the installation of pipe lines in Genoa Street between First and Second Avenues and in Alice Street between Santa Anita and Second Avenues, in accordance with the plans and specifications; the bids to be received by April 1, 1957, at 11 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Request of the Water Superintendent that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the performance of the relocation of water mains made necessary by the construction of the Baldwin Avenue Branch and the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash Channel, in accordance with the plans and specifica- tions. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the plans and specifications for the relocation of water mains at the Baldwin Avenue Branch and the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash Channel be approved; that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the relocation of water mains made necessary by the construction of the Baldwin Avenue Branch and the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash Channel; the bids to be received by April 1, 1957, at 11 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and parried unanimously, Request of West Arcadia Business Association to hold an exhibition of high school students' cars in the West Arcadia Hub Shopping Center in conjunction with wDSxcD the celebration of "Young Californian Days" on April 4, 1957. The City Manager could see no objection to granting this request. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the request of the West Arcadia Business Association to hold an exhibition of high school students' cars on April 4; 1957, and that Sec- tion 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. REQUEST Request of the Junior League of Pasadena to hold a 'POPS Pops Concert at the Turf Club on September 6, 13, 20, CONCERT' and 27, 1957. INDO" -12- 3/19/57 3405 :_ INDEXED Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the request of the Junior League of Pasadena to hold a Pops Concert at the Los Angeles Turf Club on September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1957, and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None BUSINESS Requests for renewal permits for the sale of tip APPLICATIONS sheets during the Western Harness Racing Meet from the following: Frederick M. Baedeker, 1J42 Sonor Avenue, �lf Glenoaks ('Baedeker P. G. Calvert, 334 Wildrose, (donrovia (Bernie �.� Known') Robert Malloy, 918 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia ('Bob's'). Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the renewal requests for permits for the sale of tip sheets during the Western Harness Racing Meet for Messrs. Frederick M. Baedeker, P. G. Calvert, and Robert Malloy. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: Councilman Dennis ABSENT: None ASSISTANT The City Attorney advised that after interviewing TO numerous applicants for the position of Assistant to CITY ATTORNEY the City Attorney, that Lawrence E. Cook had been selected; that he had been interviewed by the City a Manager and Councilmen Phillips and Reibold, as well; that the applicant had been admitted to law practice in June of 1956, has practiced privately since that time; that he is 37 years of age, married, and has two children; that he, at present, lives in-Culver City but planned to move to the Arcadia area if appointed to the position. The City Attorney recom- mended that the City Council employ Mr. Lawrence Cook as Assistant to the City Attorney at a salary of $550 per month, to be employed as soon as available. Councilman Reibold added that he was much impressed with the applicant and felt that he would make a valuable contribution to the City. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2871 title,of Resolution No. 2871, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 1ND"F.o APPOINTING LAWRENCE E. COOK TO ASSIST THE CITY .9 'z- ATTORNEY." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2871 be waived. -13- 3/19/57 -3406 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:; Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2871 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried-on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis; Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 981 title of Ordinance No. 981, entitled: " AN ORDINANCE �� OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE R -2." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 981 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman-Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 981 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2368 title of Resolution No. 2868, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 4WE"o ACCEPTING GRANT DEED." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2868 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT-. None Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2368 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -14- 3/19/57 3407 RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed; and read the NO. 2869 title of Resolution No. 2869, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION." Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2869 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2869 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2872 title of Resolution No. 2872, entitled: "A RESOLUTION rL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 7 ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2872 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Jacobi, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by No. 2872 be adopted Councilman Phillips follows: Councilman Reibold that Resolution Said motion was seconded by and carried on roll call vote as AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, -discussed, and read the NO. 2873 title of Resolution No. 2873, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, •7� AMENDING RULE IX, SECTION 3, OF THE PERSONNEL RULES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 2873 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None -15- 1 3/19/57 3408 Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2873 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: - AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips-, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None LEO7SLATIVE The City Attorney advised that many b=s coming BILL before the present Legislature are of importance to SERVICE the City; that he Suggests the City Manager be authorized to subscribe to the Legislative Bill ft�n Service if the City could receive suc servrce within 73e sours; that it is a daily report from the Bill Room on the precise status of the bills, which committees have the bills referred to them, etc., that he would inquire as to the promptness of such service. Councilman Dennis stated that he was leaving for Sacramento soon and would secure information as to the promptness of this service. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize Councilman Dennis to investigate the Legislative Bill Service, and if his findings are approved by the City Attorney, that the City Manager be authorized to subscribe . to said service, the cost to be charged to Account No. 101.6. Said motion was seconded by Councilmnan Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEST Recommendation of the City Manager that the request Exchange of the Exchange Club of Arcadia to hold its annual Club Spring Dance in the Club House at Santa Anita Park WEM on Saturday evening, April 13, 19572 be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the request of the Exhange Club of Arcadia to hold their annual Spring Dance in the Club House at Santa Anita Park on Saturday evening, April 13, 1957, be approved, and that Section 16 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Jacobi brought up the matter of the fatal accident recently at Santa Fe Railroad Tracks and First Avenue; th t the wigwag signals -in motion while ,Z trains are switching and cars pass without danger may have indirectly been the cause. There was discussion among the Council members as to whether the wigwag signals could be stopped When trains are merely switching or a flagman be stationed there to wave people through when there is no danger. Mayor Camphouse requested the City Manager to investigate the matter and see how it is handled in other localities. -16- 3/19/57 3409 Councilman Phillips commended the City Engineer-on wcEXED his excellent work in connection with securing the right of way for the completion of Baldwin Avenue, widening. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ATTEST: °/� Mf �!-xJ City Clerk / A W, , FRe? MEN -17- 3/19/57 34-10 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m.,-April'2, 1957• INVOCATION The Rev. Edwin R. Howard of the Arcadia Congregational Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT:. Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi APPROVAL Councilman Reibold reported that before approval of the OF minutes of March 19, 1957, there be a clarification of MINUTES the terms used in connection with the request of Mr. Frank Marchese for a permit to conduct a bowling alley at Las Tunas and E1 Monte Avenue. The City Attorney advised that "licensed premises" is not the correct term to use in describing a permit in which liquor is to be'sold and minors not allowed on the-,premises; that the proper terminology is "public premises "; that in a public premises permit where food Is served, the edible items may not exceed 20 percent of the gross sales and the sale or serving of meals is prohibited; that the effect of this would be to preclude a public premises permit in the restaurant portion of the bowling alley, unless they wanted to serve no meals and no more than 20 percent of the gross sales in edible items. The City Attorney continued that if a permit were granted to conduct the bowling alley where liquor could be served only in the restaurant or cocktail lounge with the condition that no minors be permitted where the liquor is consumed, then the burden of enforcement would be on the City. Councilman Phillips stated that the intent of his motion for this new type of license was that the enforcement would be by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that his motion of the previous meeting as given in the minutes of March 19, 1957, page 7, lines 1 to 16, inclusive, be amended by-changing the term "licensed premises permit" on line 7 to "public premises permit' and eliminating the phrase "or restaurant or both" on lines 8 and'9. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold. Eugene McClosky, Attorney for Mr. Marchese, addressed the Council, asking that they defer action as the matter of the enforcement of bona fide eating places where minors are excluded has not been resolved. The City Attorney advised that if the condition were one imposed by the City Council, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would not enforce it; that if a bona fide eating place permit covered only the restaurant or the restaurant and cocktail lounge, he did not know whether the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would enforce any 3411 prohibition against consumption in other portions of the premises; that the regulation states that the license covers the consumption of the liquor sold in the area for which the license is issued; that it can be construed a prohibition against the consumption elsewhere, but that he would want a direct ruling on that from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board before he would consider it as such. Attorney McClosky addressed the Council again, stating that he thought it was an undue restriction on his applicant's business to restrict the serving of a cocktail to an adult with his dinner. Councilman Phillips stated that the intent of the motion was to restrict; that this being a new regulation it might be some time before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would issue an opinion on the matter; that he would like to have his motion stand at present; that if the applicant wished to appeal the motion at some future time, the Council would listen. Attorney McClosky added that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board does appreciate the necessity of giving definitive answers. Councilman Reibold said he would go along with Councilman Phillips; that in a month if the applicant wished to raise the question again, he could do so. Councilman Phillips felt that management would be a big factor; that good management over a period of time would prove to the benefit of the applicant. The motion of Councilman Phillips was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 1957, be approved as thus amended. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Mr. Michael Frontino (Superior Music and ( Frontino) Amusement Co.) for a permit to place two games of skill at Heaton's Banquet House, 27 West Huntington Drive. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. Mr. Michael Frontino, 1923 Parkside Avenue, Burbank, addressed the Council, describing the games of skill which he wished to place in the business establishment. The City Manager commented that they were strictly games of skill, and that others similar to these had been approved. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the application of Mr. Michael Frontino to place two games of skill at Heaton's Banquet House, 27 West Huntington Drive, and that the unused portion of the investigation fee be refunded to Mr. Frontino. Said -2- 4/2/57 3412 motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi PERSONNEL Recommendations of the Personnel Board as contained CLASSIFICATION in their classification study, which was submitted to STUDY the Council at a previous date. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the person- nel classification, dated November 26, 1956, be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis. Personnel Officer Pollock, upon.questioning by the Council, stated that no new positions have been created since that time which would be affected by the report. Motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi ZONE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution VARIANCE No. 243) that approval be given the application of (Wenz)- Johanna M. Wenz for a.zone variance and special use .permit to allow the property at 611 West Duarte Road / of to be used for the purpose of conducting a mortuary, subject to the conditions set out in said resolution. The City Clerk reported that she had received several written appeals in the matter, and that a hearing would be required. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that a hearing on the matter be set for May 7, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. TRACT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the 15033 revised tentative map of Tract No. 15033, located between Norman and Lemon Avenues (the westerly J/0 l extension of Sharon Road) be approved,'subject to the following fees, deposits, and conditions: 40 lots recreation fee @ $25 $1,000.00 91 street trees e $5 455.00 2 street name signs @ $25 50.00 8 steel street light posts @ $145 1,160.00 All street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance shall be installed; Rear line utility easements shall be provided; Before approval of the final map the four foot strip along "A' street shall be added to the lot adjacent. The City Engineer reported that this is a subdivision of about 35 or 40 lots, and that all but five lots have the tainimum width, but which conform to others on Norman Avenue. -3- 4/2/57 34.3 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City 3. that all street improvements be made as required by ordinance, including catch basins and connections to the existing flood control channel; 4. payment of the following fees and deposits: 3 steel street light posts @ $145 $435.00 26 street trees Q $5 130.00 1 street name sign @ $25 25.00 10 lots recreation fee @ $25 250.00 This matter had been referred back to the Planning. Commission at the last meeting. The subdivider had agreed to remove the existing house to allow a change in lot lines to provide 75 feet minimum at the building line of all lots. All lots are over the required area. Mr. W. J. Lloyd, 126 Loralyn Drive, addressed the Council, stating that as spokesman for the residents living in the area of the proposed subdivision he wished to extend congratulations to the Council for their action in this matter; that they now have no objection to the tract as presently proposed. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the,-revised tentative map of Tract No. 23767, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and.carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi LOT SPLITS Recommendation of Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 142 (From Riley, 1430 South Second Avenue, and NO. 142 Glen E. Bolton, 1420 South Second Avenue) be approved, subject to the following conditions: C- -4- 4/2/57 Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revised tentative map of Tract No. 15033, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi TRACT Recommendation'of the Planning Commission that the 23767 revised tentative map of Tract No. 23767, located north of Sierra Madre Avenue and east of the Sierra Madre Wash channel, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a 5 foot sidewalk and planting easement be granted on each side of the street; . 2. that rear line easements for utility lines be provided; 3. that all street improvements be made as required by ordinance, including catch basins and connections to the existing flood control channel; 4. payment of the following fees and deposits: 3 steel street light posts @ $145 $435.00 26 street trees Q $5 130.00 1 street name sign @ $25 25.00 10 lots recreation fee @ $25 250.00 This matter had been referred back to the Planning. Commission at the last meeting. The subdivider had agreed to remove the existing house to allow a change in lot lines to provide 75 feet minimum at the building line of all lots. All lots are over the required area. Mr. W. J. Lloyd, 126 Loralyn Drive, addressed the Council, stating that as spokesman for the residents living in the area of the proposed subdivision he wished to extend congratulations to the Council for their action in this matter; that they now have no objection to the tract as presently proposed. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the,-revised tentative map of Tract No. 23767, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and.carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi LOT SPLITS Recommendation of Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 142 (From Riley, 1430 South Second Avenue, and NO. 142 Glen E. Bolton, 1420 South Second Avenue) be approved, subject to the following conditions: C- -4- 4/2/57 3414 1. final map to be filed with the City Engineer; 2. dedication of 12 feet for the widening of Second Avenue; 3. recreation fee of $25.00 be paid for the new lot. N0. 145 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 145 (Jane B. Wunderlich, 525-West Walnut -)/0 7 Avenue) be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. final map to be filed with the City Engineer; 2. recreation fee of $25.00 be paid for the new lot; 3. removal of.storage sheds and relocation of the existing garage as indicated in the application. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission be accepted as to Lot Splits No. 142 and No. 145 and that the Council indicate its intention to grant the lot splits as requested in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. VARIANCE Request of Mr. Howard M. Cheney for a variance from REQUEST the provisions of Section 502 of the Uniform BLading (Cheney) Code to allow the non - conforming dwelling on Lot 11, Block 3, Tract No. 101, located at 33 East Duarte Road, to be used as a real estate office. Recommenda- tion of the City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector that if the variance is granted for a period of one year or thereabouts, the following conditions should be made part of the approval: 1. removal of the lattice work from the west side of the porch on the west side of the house; 2. removal of the old shed at the northwest portion of the property; 3. removal of all weeds and combustible rubbish; 4. dedication of the necessary land for the widening of Duarte Road. Mr. Howard M. Cheney, 316 Santa Rosa Road, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that he was agreeable to the conditions attached to the variance, but that he wished the variance for a period of about five years,.to. give him sufficient time to raise. capital for developing the area'in question. Councilman Dennis asked Mr. Cheney how he felt about a two year variance, and then at that time apply for an extension if he were unable to.develop the area" at that time. Mr. Cheney replied that he preferred a.longer variance. Councilman Phillips felt that if a five -year variance were granted, the Council would have a hard time taking it away, but if a b6 -year variance were granted, and the applicant came back at that time for an extension, he would have to present good reasons for-the extension. -5- 4/2/57 344.5 Mayor Camphouse commented that one -year and two -year variances had been granted in the neighborhood, and he felt that a two -year variance would be fair and reasonable. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the variance request by Mr. Howard M. Cheney from the provisions of Section 502 of the Uniform Building Code on property located at 33 East Duarte Road be approved for a period of two years, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission heretofore mentioned. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: . The City Clerk, upon inquiry from the City Attorney, reported that no appeal had been filed on the second application. The City Attorney advised that no hearing would be required on Resolution No. 245 unless an appeal is filed within ten days after notice of the adoption of the resolution, which time has not yet expired_; that it would be better that the hearings on Resolutions 244 and.245 be held at the same meeting since they concern the same property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that a hearing on the application of Century Rock Products for a change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone M -2 on property heretofore described be set for May 21, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. REFUND Recommendation of City Engineer that a refund of REQUEST $54.15 be•paid to Mr. A. R..Patteh, 1157 Arcadia (L'atten) Avenue, for an assessment of a sewer lateral that was never installed. IND6XfiD Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize the refund of $54.15 to Mr. A. R. Patten for an assessment for a sewer lateral that had been erroneously charged against him. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: -6- 4/2/57 -AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi RESOLUTIONS Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution NO. 244 No. 244) that the application of Century Rock Products and for a change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone M -2 on N0. 245 certain property located north and south of Lower (Century Rock) Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River be approved on the condition that 30 feet be dedicated for the widening of Lower Azusa Road. Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 245) that the application of Century Rock Products for a special use permit for the development of natural resources, limited to certain property located north of Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the resolution. The City Clerk, upon inquiry from the City Attorney, reported that no appeal had been filed on the second application. The City Attorney advised that no hearing would be required on Resolution No. 245 unless an appeal is filed within ten days after notice of the adoption of the resolution, which time has not yet expired_; that it would be better that the hearings on Resolutions 244 and.245 be held at the same meeting since they concern the same property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that a hearing on the application of Century Rock Products for a change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone M -2 on property heretofore described be set for May 21, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. REFUND Recommendation of City Engineer that a refund of REQUEST $54.15 be•paid to Mr. A. R..Patteh, 1157 Arcadia (L'atten) Avenue, for an assessment of a sewer lateral that was never installed. IND6XfiD Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize the refund of $54.15 to Mr. A. R. Patten for an assessment for a sewer lateral that had been erroneously charged against him. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: -6- 4/2/57 3416 AYES: Council► Vennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Campho NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Engineer regarding contract AWARD award for the 1957 Weed Abatement Program. (Weed program) . , !#e City Engineer reported that due to irregularities T Y71 in `the bids, there was a delay in the recommendation for the award of the bid; that bids had been received as follows: Carbohad Corp., Inc. $5,139.00 Howard A. Copple 5,446.56 John C. Warner, dba Commercial Lot Cleaning 5,710.80 The City Engineer added that the second bidder, Howard A. Copple, should be rejected as no bond was furnished and that he is not a licensed contractor; that the other bids had minor irregularities which Council could waive; and that.it was his recommendation that the bid be awarded to Carbohad Corp., Inc., in the amount of the'bid+ proposal. Motion wa's made by Councilman Reibold that the bid for the 1957 Weed Abatement Program be awarded to Carbohad Corp., Inc., in the amount of qhq bbd proposal subject to the signing of the agreement consistent with the City's bid proposal; that the qualifications appended by the bidder be voided; that any irregulari- ties or informalities in said bid or bid process be waived; that all other bids be rejected; that the bid bonds be returned to the other bidders; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager that the bid for AWARD the installation of pipe lines in Genoa Street and (pipe lines) Alice Street be awarded to the low bidder, Wilson Pipeline Construction Company, in the amount of $6,578-00. G (004 The bids received were as follows: Wilson Pipeline Construction Company $6,578.00 Loren B. Smith 8,647.00 Graven & Company 8,890.00 S. E. Pipeline Construction Co. 9,250.00 Royal Pipeline Company 9,280.80 Utility Construction Co. 9,546.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the - contract for the installation of pipe lines in Genoa Street and Alice Street to Wilson Pipeline Construction Company in the amount of $6,578.00, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be -7- 4/2/57 34 1'7 authorized to execute the agreement, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager that the contract AWARD award for the relocation of water mains made necessary (water mains) by the construction of the Baldwin Avenue Branch, and the East Branch, of the Arcadia Wash System channels, be deferred until April 16, 1957. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the contract award for the relocation of water mains above described be deferred until April 16, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. REQUEST The City Clerk reported that she had received a FOR request, bearing twelve signatures, for permission ANNEXATION to circulate a petition for annexation of property PROCEEDINGS contiguous to the City of Arcadia, located westerly of Baldwin Avenue, northerly of Live Oak Avenue, southerly of Duarte Road, and easterly of the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of Michillinda Boulevard. The City Attorney advised that this was the first step in the annexation procedure; that this was merely the request for permission to circulate a petition for annexation; that it should be referred to the Planning Commission for their report; after their report the Council may or may not refuse to give consent to circulate a petition; if the Council decides to give.consent to the circulation of the petition, it may impose conditions; that if by the annexation proceedings the property is to be included within Arcadia Unified School District, the Council must so specify in the resolution consenting to the circulation of the petition; that if the Council does not so specify, the boundaries may later be changed by action of the Board of Supervisors; after the Council has given its consent to the circulation of the petition, the proponents submit the boundary description to the County Boundary Commission for its approval; then the Notice of Intention to circulate the petition is published, the Affidavit of Publica- tion filed; twenty -one days later the petition may be circulated; then the petition may be circulated among the registered voters in that area; upon receipt of the petition with sufficient signatures, the Council sets a hearing for protests by property owners, and if the annexation be not protested by the owners of a majority of the property, an election is held; if the election carries by a majority of the votes cast, the Council may either adopt an ordinance of annexation or submit the matter to the electorate of the City of Arcadia. Councilman Dennis felt that either the Planning Commission or the Council should indicate the type of zoning that would be required in the area proposed for annexation before progressing any further; that if it is the intention of the proponents to have C -1 zoning. he would be against the annexation. -8- 4/2/57 3418 The City Attorney advised that the city zoning ordinance has been amended to provide that the Planning Commission�shal,J, in reporting upon the annexation, recommend the zoning to be placed thereon and that the property shall be zoned concurrently with the annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the request for permission to petition for annexation to the City of Arcadia be referred to the Planning Commission for their report and recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION Request from the City of Monrovia that the Arcadia Monrovia City Council consent to the detachment of an area on the easterly side of Alta Vista Avenue, as illustrated in a map of Tract No. 19029, enclosed with the request. It was the City Engineer's recommendation that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the request from the City of Monrovia be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and'carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION Letter from Mrs. Winifred Holmes, 422 East Camino (Holmes) Real, appealing the denial of the Modification and Planning Commision for the erection of a second dwelling in Zone R -1 on a lot containing less than 15,000 square feet. Councilman Phillips stated the subdivision formed from the rear of the lots in the area has an irregular lot line because the Holmes retained twenty feet more than the adjacent lot owners as they were raising parrakeets at the time; that with the homes on the new parcels created by the subdivision, the original parcel now has three dwellings, which is in conformity with the surrounding area-; that because the Council is trying to maintain a truly residential area, he would not approve the erection of another house on the parcel retained by the Holmes. Mr. Philip E. Rose, 1039 West Roses Road, San Gabriel, addressed the Council on behalf of his mother -in -law, Mrs. Holmes, stating that the neighbors had no objection to the granting of the request; that the construction of another house would not mean•a crowding; that to allow this request would not be setting a precedent as more than three dwellings have been erected on other lots of similar size. Mr. G. L. Robbins, 907 South First Avenue, addressed the Council, stating there were other examples where dwellings were erected on property less than the minimum of 7500 square feet; that a second house would improve the property; that the neighbors agreed it would not be detrimental to their property; that the purchaser would be willing to have the Council stipulate that he stay 15 feet from the lot line; that a small house could be built. Councilman Dennis did not feel that the size of the house had anything to do with it; the City is trying -9- 4/2/57 3419 AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi COMMUNICATION Request of Mr. J. H. Hoeppel, 35 East Floral Avenue, (Hoeppel) that the City Council, because of a recent fatal accident at the Santa Fe crossing on First Avenue; consider action on an underpass at that intersection• or that a flagman be stationed at such intersection. The City Manager reported that the new radar equipment has been used to check the speed of the trains, that the speeds checked have ranged from 30 to 41 miles per hour. He added that he was scheduled to meet with the Santa Fe representatives the next day in regard to that crossing. Letter from Mr. Hoeppel acknowledged and ordered filed. EVENT Request of the Arcadia Kiwanis Club to hold a dance REQUEST on April 6, 1957, at the Los Angeles Turf Club. Ap- (Kiwanis) proval was recommended by the City Manager. RWrXiD Councilman Phillips moved that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of the Arcadia Kiwanis Club to hold a dance on April 6, 1957, at the Los Angeles Turf Club, and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. -10- 4/2/57 to maintain property values in this community and it would not be.fair for one resident on a street to be- gin the downgrading of an_ area'. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council deny the appeal of•Mrs. Winifred Holmes, 422 East Camino Real, regarding the erection of a second dwelling in an R -1 zone on her lot. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carred on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Relbold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi LIBRARY Request of the City Librarian for the purchase of two REQUEST Recordak photo - charging machines at a total cost of (Equipment) $1,350.75 from Account No. 113.20. Miss Grace Clark addressed the Council, explaining p,�C6xc that the total figure included all necessary equipment, except the date cards, and that the money was available in the capital outlay account. Motion was made by Councilman Relbold that the request of the Librarian to purchase two Recordak photo - charging machines with the necessary equipment at a total cost of $1,350.75 be approved, and that the money in that amount be transferred from Account No. 118.21 to Account No. 118 .2 0, and that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and f carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi COMMUNICATION Request of Mr. J. H. Hoeppel, 35 East Floral Avenue, (Hoeppel) that the City Council, because of a recent fatal accident at the Santa Fe crossing on First Avenue; consider action on an underpass at that intersection• or that a flagman be stationed at such intersection. The City Manager reported that the new radar equipment has been used to check the speed of the trains, that the speeds checked have ranged from 30 to 41 miles per hour. He added that he was scheduled to meet with the Santa Fe representatives the next day in regard to that crossing. Letter from Mr. Hoeppel acknowledged and ordered filed. EVENT Request of the Arcadia Kiwanis Club to hold a dance REQUEST on April 6, 1957, at the Los Angeles Turf Club. Ap- (Kiwanis) proval was recommended by the City Manager. RWrXiD Councilman Phillips moved that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of the Arcadia Kiwanis Club to hold a dance on April 6, 1957, at the Los Angeles Turf Club, and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. -10- 4/2/57 3420 ADVERTISE Recommendation of the City Marl FOR be given to advertise for bids BIDS installing a deep -well pumping St. Joseph Reservoir property, specifications; the bids to be -1957, at 11 aim. ager that authorization for furnishing and unit for the well on in conformance with received by April 15, Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the deep -well pumping unit for the well at'St. Joseph Reservoir and that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing and installing the pumping unit; such bids to be returned by April 15, 1957, at 11 a. m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 981. title of Ordinance No. 981, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL•OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, �./ RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE R -2." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 981 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 981 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented; discussed, and read the NO. 2874 title of Resolution No. 2874, entitled: "A RESOLUTION INDEXW OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION." Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2874 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Resolution No. 2874 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi -11- 4/2/57 3421 VEHICLE The City Attorney advised that an interlocutory judgment PARKING as to the Daniels property to be acquired in Parking DISTRICT District No. 1 had been entered; that the judgment NO. determined that the acquisition was to be subject to an r11 existing lease expire bthe dlease hhas Jar untilAu gust311 1957; that since been been surrendered pnd the property can now Pe acquired free of the lease. He recommended that pursuant to Section 31710 of the Streets and Highways Code, the acquisition price of $22,500.00 be now advanced'from unincumbered general funds for the purchase of Lots 23 and 24, Block 75, Arcadia Santa Anita Tract, which comprise Parcel 1 of Vehicle Parking District No. 1; that the amount advanced will be repaid out of the assessment or bond proceedings in Parking District No. 1; that the acquisition of the property, at this time will enable the removal of the buildings and the improvement of the lots prior to the Christmas season. Motion by Councilman Dennis that the City Council approve the acquisition of Parcel No. 1 in Arcadia Vehicle Park- ing District No. 1 at the stipulated price of $22,500; and that the Council advance out of unencumbered surplus funds -now on hand the purchase price pursuant to Section 31710 of the Streets and Highways Code,' the same to be reimbursed out of the proceeds of the assessments or bond sales in Parking District No. 1. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips,_Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Mayor Camphouse welcomed the women who represented the League of Women Voters at the meeting. REQUEST Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve the request of the West Arcadia Business WDEnD Association to hold its annual circus party on Saturday, April 13, 1957, at the Hub parking lot. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of the West Arcadia Business Association to hold its annual circus on April 13, 1957, and waive the progp pns of Section 18, of Ordinance No. 737, as amend Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. CONFERENCE Recommendation of the City Manager that the request of ATTENDANCE the City'Controller to attend the Municipal.Finance V4M6D Officers* Conference at St. Paul, Minnesota, from June 2 through June 6, 1957, at a cost not to exceed $425.00 be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Council authorize the City Controller to attend the Municipal Finance Officers' Conference at St. Paul, Minnesota, from June 2 through June 6, 1957, at a cost not to exceed $425.00, the expenditures to be substanti- ated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager. -12- 4/2/57 3422 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and. carried-on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi CONFERENCE Recommendation of. the City Manager that Mr.'Bill ATTENDANCE Brumley, Street Sub - Foreman, be authorized to attend the California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association INDUW to be held in-San Diego, California, from May 1 through May 4, 1957, at a cost not to exceed $100.00; the amount to be charged against Account No. 115.10 in the Service Division. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that Mr. Bill Brumley be authorized to attend the conference of the California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association to be held in San Diego, California, from May 1 through May 4, 1957,.at a cost not to'exceed $100.002.and to be charged to Account.No. 115.10 in the Service Division; and that the expenditures be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Controller and City Manager. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi BILLS The.City Engineer reported that he had attended several BEFORE meetings in regard to freeways as they would be affected LEGISLATURE. by the numerous bills in the State Legislature; that INDEXED such bills have been studied and telegrams sent to Assemblyman Geddes in regard to one. Councilman Dennis said that members of the Council have gone to Sacramento at various times and accomplished a great deal; that if any member of the staff or council could make a worthwhile contribution at the State Capitol, he should be encouraged to make such a trip; that if- the City Engineer or City Attorney feels he could accomplish something he should be. authorized to go to Sacramento. Mayor Camphouse discussed some of the bills reviewed in the Legislative Digest and reiterated Councilman Dennis' feelings. The City Attorney advised that some drastic changes are being proposed in the bill regarding local.governments in order to convert those who have been opposed. He advised WEXED further that it would be advisable for two to attend these meetings together and that'it is extremely difficult to secure appointments during the session. All Councilmen concurred that any member of the Council, the City Attorney, the City Engineer, and the City Manager be authorized to go to the State Capitol at any time during the present legislative session when important bills requiring city support were to be considered. DICTAPHONE Councilman Reibold brought up the matter of remedying RECORDING the sound reinforcement system in the Council Chambers. EQUIPMENT RVe= -13- 4/2/57 3423 Motion was then made by Councilman Reibold that the City Clerk be authorized to procure Dictaphone recording equipment and a transcriber at a cost of $1,330.80, the amount to be transferred from the Council Contingency Account 108 -19b to Office Machines and Furniture 103.200 and that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold. and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Councilman Reibold stated further that he felt the need of an amplifying system was indicated, as well as two additional microphones; that the walls down to the paneling Should be treated acoustically with material which would not clash with the present ceiling. Council- man Reibold stated that the total cost of the new system, Including installation, engineering and acoustical treatment of the walls would be $2,175.00. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Manager be authorized to procure the amplifying equipment, treatments, installation, and engineering services as described above, at a total cost not to exceed $2,175.00, the amount to be transferred from the Council Contingency Account 108 -19b to Equipment and Improvements 108 -22, and that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and - carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi APPOINTMENTS Councilman-Reibold also brought up the matter of handling TO appointments to the Boards and Commissions. He proposed BOARDS the following procedure; AND COMMISSIONS 1. By turn, two Council members be made jointly responsible for the filling of each vacancy as ftGXFD it occurs. 2. In theevent that they cannot reach agreement as to a single candidate, then let each present.his own choice for the final determination by the Council as a whole. 3. Should the two Councilmen be unable to suggest a candidate within thirty (30) days from the time the vacancy occurred on the Board or Commission then, in that case, the responsibility for such appointment would automatically progress to the next two Councilmen. 4. Utilize the attached table for the determination of the order to be followed in the future. 5. Make the City Clerk responsible for notifying the Council when a vacancy occurs on a board or commission, and at the same time informing .them whose specific responsibility it is to submit candidates for the subject vacancy. -14- 4/2/57 3424 He had a suggested table for determining the order of councilmanic responsibility for board and commission appointments, copies of which -were given the Councilmen. 'Councilman Reibold proposed further that some member of a board or commission be invited to attend each Council meeting and be provided space at the Council table. It was suggested that the chairmen of the various boards and commissions be the first. The City =Clerk was instructed to-take care of -the invitations - for the forthcoming meetings: STORM DRAIN Councilman Phillips brought up the matter of the storm HOSPITAL drain at the hospital area; that he thought the drain should be covered. The City Engineer - advised that the hospital has retained landscape architects who are working on the site. Cam oilmen Dennis suggested that the City Manager be authorized to discuss•the matter of covering the storm drain with the hospital authorities; that the matter be accomplished within the next year. Councilman Reibold felt that a sidewalk should be con- structed between Holly'Avenue'and Huntington Drive. The City Engineer felt that if the City were to assume the rtfco burden of constructing-a sidewalk for a certain facility, it would be starting a precedent. Councilman Dennis suggested that since the hospital is ^ having a formal opening the City should send-a few bas - J�J -kets of flowers for the ceremony. Motion was then made by= Councilman Dennis that the City Manager be authorized to send - flowers to the ceremony for the formal opening of the - hospital, at a cost not to exceed.$50.00. 'Said motion was seconded by- Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis;'Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the meeting adjourn. Said motion Was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ATTE City.Clerk - -If - I =I D . p use, M -15- 4/2/57 3425 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 3 p.m., April 16, 1957. INVOCATION The Rev. H. Warren Anderson of the Arcadia Community Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Camphouse led in.the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse ABSENT: None Mr. Charles F. Tindall, Chairman of the Health and Sanitation Commission, was welcomed to the Council meeting by Mayor Camphouse. - APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the OF minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1957, be MINUTES approved as submitted in writing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and.carried unanimously. HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution (zone change) No. 242) that zoning on property bounded by Las Tunas Rea. No. 242 Drive, Live Oak Avenue and E1 Monte Avenue - commonly "triangle?, rI known as the - be changed from Zones R -1 J 1� and C -2 to Zones PR -1, C -2, and C -M with a "D" architectural design overlay for the reasons.and subject to the conditions set out in the Resolution. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Clerk reported that she had received letters both for and against the Planning Commission recom- mendation; that in addition to the letters of which copies were mailed to the Councilmen, she received three others. She read the latter three letters, which were from the following: Mr. R. V. Senior, 119 West Live Oak Avenue; Ws. Julia Dolan; 217 Woodruff Avenue; Mr. Howard C. Owsley, 331 West Las Tunas Drive. Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard in favor of'the zone change. Mr. L. A. Zima, 33 East Longden, addressed the Council, stating that he was owner of a parcel of land ready for flevelopment and improvement; that this parcel, about 145 feet on Las Tunas and 95 feet on the northerly side of Live Oak, had remained dormant for some time because he was waiting for some relief in a change of zone-, that he has been unsuccessful in trying to find someone to lease the property under. the present zoning, that with lease. zoning change the property.could be improved to the extent that anyone in the vicinity could be proud of the improvement; that'he was heartily in accord with the proposed zone change. 342G HEARING Mr. W. S-. Spaulding, 175 West Live - -Oak Avenue, (zone change) addressed the Council; stating that he had lived in Res. No. 242 the vicinity for a number of years; that one cannot C intelligently proceed with -a new development because o , of the nature of the requirements for special n variances; there is no organized development possible t under such circumstances; that he was surrounded by i businesses on three sides, yet his property was zoned n R -1; that he-was in favor of the zone change. u e- The Mayor then asked -if anyone in the audience wished -d' to protest the proposed rezoning. Mrs. John T. Simpson, 2715 E1 Monte Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that she lived directly across from the "triangle" and was deeply concerned what industrial zoning would do to her property; that as a former official who helped draft the City Charter and on the screening - committee for the appointment of the first City Manager,. she felt she had the right to discuss the welfare of the City of Arcadia; that when her home was built - eleven years ago, Arcadia was a city of large- acreage and farms; when the building restrictions were lifted; the type of people drawn to Arcadia were those with whom the home, children, and Church were paramount; that only the City Council can make and keep Arcadia the city of homes because of the absolute zoning powers; that every candidate, for public office has been asked by the voters to take a stand in keeping Arcadia a city of homes and limiting business to the needs of the residents; over the years if he had not made such a pledge, he was not elected; that private interests will ask•that an exception be made in that particular case, but -that no public body can - make -one exception because it then establishes a precedent; at the present time'there are private interests who are wishing for personal gain; that industrial zoning is not in keeping with the basic concept that Arcadia is a City of Homes; she urged the Council'to consider the past, the present, and the future of Arcadia, and to deny the C -M zone petition. Mr. John Orsi, 241 West Woodruff Avenue, addressed the Council, saying that he was a property owner in the immediate area and that he was spokesman for 501 resident owners in the area who were opposed to the proposed manufacturing zoning -As such zoning was not of public necessity or for the promotion of public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare, but that it was detrimental to the residen- tial character of the surrounding area; referring to the proposed development of approximately three- fourths-of a million dollars in value for the area under commercial zoning, Mr. Orsi felt that the "triangle" could prosper under commercial zoning. Councilman Phillips questioned Mr. Orsi as to whether he objected to all twenty -two categories listed under manufacturing zoning. Mr. Orsi replied that the property owners had discussed the various types of manufacturing and were opposed to all twenty -two classifications because anyone could create a nuisance. Upon discussion among Council members and Mr. Orsi as to D -Zone overlay upon commercial zoning, the City Attorney advised that a D -Zone overlay could be placed upon commercial zoning. The Attorney advised further that the design zone is an overlay -2- 4/16/57 34.27 HBARIM zone imposed upon and in addition to basic zoning (zone channgge) applicable to the property and that further restric- Res. No. 242 tions are thereby placed over -and above the basic c zoning; that the ordinance provides in part that the o r�// Planning Commission shall consider the height, bulk, n 7' and area of buildings; the - setback distances; the col- t ors and materials on the exterior; the type and pitch 1 of roofs; the size and spacing of windows, doors, and n other openings; the size, type, and location of signs; u towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio e and television masts; plot plan, landscaping and d automobile parking area; relation to the existing buildings and structures in the general vicinity and area; and lighting of buildings, signs, and grounds; that concurrently with establishing property in a D zone, the Council adopts, by resolution, the restric- tions that it deems appropriate to the given parcel; that the matter of architectural zoning has been studied for two years; that one problem was the diffi- culty of establishing regulations or norms that would fit the entire city; -that Ordinance No. 967 was finally adopted, recognizing that problem;'that instead of setting up arbitrary regulations, the Planning Com- mission studies the individual property and considers its relationship to other properties, and recommends to the Council a set of restrictions which is moat appropriate for a particular parcel of ground in relation -to the area in which it 1s situated. The Attorney further stated that this is the first parcel to come up for consideration under the D -Zone. Mayor Camphouse asked Mr. Orsi if the people who signed the petition were basically opposed to the connotation of the word "manufacturing ". Mr. Orsi -�: replied: "That is correct." Mr. Orsi added that many of the classifications under manufacturing also apply to commercial; that the major zone change is the matter which is of prime concern; that it may not affect the area immediately but it will in the future; that if this zone - change request is granted, similar requests will follow. Mayor Camphouse remarked that the property in question, east of the Wash, has been a problem to develop. Councilman Phillips concurred with Mayor Camphouse; he said that application after application for zoning variances on that island had come in; that they feel that Las Tunas Drive would act as a buffer between residential and manufacturing zoning. Councilman Dennis added that the D -Zone overlay provides the city a tighter control.. Mr. Orsi felt that although they..have control over the architectural design, they do not have control over noise and nuisances. Mr. John Hallock, 137-Sandra Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that he didinot believe the attractive manufacturing plants, such as exist on Wilshire Boulevard, could be attracted to this area as the "triangle" is too small. Mr..Hallock felt a variance would offer better control as it could be stopped at any time. Mr. Hallock queried regarding how the matter originated. Mayor Camphouse answered that their anticipation was the improvement of the undeveloped area in the triangle. -3- 4/16/57 34�$ HSARIM (zone change) Res. No. 242 c o. n t b u e ;,:.a Mr. Hallock stated further that the area.west of Market Town has..lain fallow for.years, but in the last- five or six years it has appreciated in value from $55,000 to $90,000; -that the triangle in question can and will develop in time; that a great deal of money has been expended by_rosidents in..improving their homes. He added further that only small industry, such as machine shops; could.be induced to occupy that area; that he objected.to the zone change, but not to variances. Councilman Dennis remarked that they have been working on this problem for about three years, endeavoring to protect the property owners; that the intent of the D -Zone overlay has been to protect the home owner; that.the pendulum has been swingin con- sistently with the property owners; that they have lost valuable developments as a result of their views; that the problem calls for give and take on both sides; that the Council is trying to.protect interests of both sides;*that the people will have to have confidence in what the Council is-doing; that this is a decision to move forward. Mrs. Simpson addressed.the Council again, stating that she felt the matter was one of give and take; that the triangle had started with R -1 zoning only, but now has many usages, while the home owners in that area have.asked for nothing; that after ten years of giving, it was time to be on the receiving end. The City Engineer read the.restrictions (fourteen in number) contained in the Planning Commission recommendation, Resolution No. 242. Councilman Reibold asked Mr..Orsi if he -felt that the people he. represented -would prefer to have the triangle remain as it -1s or developed with the restrictions listed. �Mr.. Orat replied that from the beginning the people were opposed to having it rezoned for manufacturing. He wanted.to know "if,the D -Zone overlay control could be applied to commercial zoning, why was it necessary to rezone to manufacturing. Councilman Reibold felt that by imposing the additional restriction of.D -Zone overlay, that something should be granted in return - that of manufacturing zoning; otherwise it would be undue restriction. Mr. Orsi asked if they were operating -under variances now and to what were they entitled. .Councilman Reibold replied that variances would have to be taken out of his statement. There being no,one else desiring to be- heard, motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold commented that the "triangle" had been steeped in a history of bitterness and that the boundaries of annexations should not go down a street resulting in different jurisdiction on each side; that he was against zoning by variance, but that some- times it is good; that variances in general only endeavor to put questions of mistrust in the minds of -4- 4/16/57 3429 HEARING people; that no zoning law ordinance is any better than (zone change) the integrity of the Council and Planning Commission; Res. No. 242 that the attempts made by this Council and prior c Councils to find a solution to-this problem have been unequaled elsewhere; that'if the people prefer to n have the property remain status quo, he feels it t should remain suoh except the R -1 property on E1 Monte 1 should be changed to C -2 zone; that it does not give n everything that was hoped to be obtained, but that he u could not vote to impose a D -Zone overlay over the e existing property without giving something in return. d Councilman Phillips remarked that-he has been in favor of architectural control over th_e� whole city; that he was in favor of maintaining a city of homes; that on the fringe of the City where two governmental organization adjoin - The County Regional Commission and the City of Arcadia - certain steps would have to be taken that would not be necessary elsewhere; that on Las Tunas Drive, the northern side of the "triangle ", 25,000 to 30,000 cars a day comprise the traffic; that,•in itself, is an immense noise factor; that the best probable usage of the "triangle" would be a park, but as it stands now he felt strongly that the uses in the C -M zone - the semantics of C -3 or C -4 might sound better - could be controlled adequately. . Councilman Jacobi suggested that-this matter be held ih abeyance. The City Attorney advised that in the matter of a zone change there is no jurisdictional period in which the matter must be resolved, but that the decision should be made within a reasonable time, largely because a decision is predicated upon facts shown at this time - that the longer the decision is delayed,. the more possibility that the facts will change and the record will not show the change of facts. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission regarding change of zone for property known as the "triangle" and bounded by Santa Anita Avenue, Las Tunas Drive, El Monte Avenue, and Live Oak Avenue, be taken under advisement; that the Planning Commission be requested to study the CM zoning with the thought of considering a C -4 zoning, probably eliminating the references in the present CM Zone recommendation dealing with the manufacturing phase of the zoning, with specific reference to three sections, namely, Sections 12, 180 and 22; that the Planning Commission return a new type of zone, more liberal than C- 3,•and giving the opportunity to put into operation the D -Zone overlay, removing those features which are particularly obnoxious to the people in the area. Said motion was seconded`Dy Councilman Jacobi. Mayor Camphouse interposed that the "triangle" had been poorly planned; that he felt there was nothing wrong with C -M zoning; that it was undue restriction to impose a D -Zone overlay when it already has a variance; it would not be fair to an individual who had a substantial investment in the area; he would like to see something constructive done here and that if a D -Zone overlay is imposed, some relief should be given in return. -5- 4/16/57 3430 The motion was carried on•roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and.Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution (Zone change) No. 241). that certain property on the.west side of -Res. No. 241 Fifth Avenue north of Huntington Drive be changed from Zone R -3 to-Zone C -M with a D" architectural design overlay for the reasons set out in Sections 1 and 2 of the resolution. The City Clerk reported that all interested property owners had been notified per requirements. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open. The City Clerk reported that she had received communi- cation from the-Monrovia Planning Commission request- ing that the decision regarding the zone change be held in abeyance until-such-time as Fifth Avenue street surface can be improved. Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. ...Mr. E. J. Altmeyer, owner of the Wagon Wheel Lodge, addressed the Council, stating that he was opposed to the zone change as it would lower the value of his property; that manufacturing,such as presses operating day and night, would be detrimental to his business and property._ Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone else wished to be heard. There -was no response. Motion was, made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried.unanimously. Councilman Reibold wondered if because of the decision on the previous matter, should not this also be taken under advisement. The City Attorney advised that if a zone change in one part of the town requires further consideration, the same would apply on this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the Planning Commission,recommendation for a change of zone on property on the west-side of Fifth Avenue north of Huntington Drive from Zone R -3 to Zone C -M with a "D" overlay be taken under advisement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried_on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEST Recommendation of the Planning Commission that FROM approval be given the•request of the City of Monrovia MONROVIA 1 that the rear portion of the properties at 904, �� 924, and 1004 South Alta Vista Avenue be detached from the City of Arcadia and annexed to the City of -6- 4/16/57 3431 Monrovia, upon the condition that the 20 foot jog be eliminated and the north -south line straightened. The City Clerk reported that communications had come in regarding this matter, copies of which had been sent to the Council members. The City Engineer displayed a map of the area, described the locality, and discussed the matter. Mayor Camphouse asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. Mr. J. M. Westover, SubidJuLder, Temple City, addressed the - Council, stating there would be no problem in straightening the line; that they may be able to equalize it in the middle. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper resolution consenting to the detachment of property from the City of Arcadia, for presentation at the next Council meet- ing. Said motion was seconded by- Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of-the Planning Commission that the 19707 revised tentative map of Tract No. 19707, located west r of Second Avenue and to north of Live Oak Avenue, be approved,. subject the following conditions: Payment of the following fees and 1. Redivide Lots 7 and 8 to make each lot 73 $225.00 feet wide; 2 street name signs @ $25 50.00- 2. Dedicate in fee to the City a one -foot strip along the east side of "A" street north of Lot 9 and at the north end of- "A" street, shown as Lots 10 and 11, to "control the orderly future development of property east of "A" street; 3. Lot -8 to be changed to R -2 zoning; 4. All streets to be fully improved as required by the-Subdivision Ordinance; 5. The subdivider shall provide all necessary rear line easements and access easements for utility lines; 6. Payment of the following fees and deposits: 9 lots recreation fee $25 $225.00 2 street name signs @ $25 50.00- 22 street trees @ $5 110.00 5 steel street light posts @ $145 725.00 Councilman Phillips remarked that this area,had been given a great deal of consideration as to development and zoning; that an alley opens on to Second Avenue in order to avoid entrance upon Live Oak; that planning this alley had been difficult because of the irregular property lines; that one house had to be moved onto another area; that a good solution to this area has been finally worked out. The City Engineer reported that two of the lots have a 73 foot frontage but are 93 feet deep, the problem was to consider rezoning on Live Oak; that the area just south of the subdivision would'act as a buffer area. -7- 4/16/57 a432 Motion.was made by Councilman.Phillips that the City. Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revised tentative map of Tract No. 19707, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLITS I Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the NO. 143 3 /P/ requests for Lot Split No. 143 (P. E. Petersen, 36 NO. 144,1/lg West Longden Avenue) and Lot Split No.. 144 (Park Investment Company, 76 West Longden Avenue) be denied without prejudice. Councilman Phillips reported that the applicants will meet with members of the staff and endeavor to present a new proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny without prejudice to their reconsideration the requests of Lot Splits No. 143 and No. 144. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. SPECIAL USE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution APPLICATION No. 245) that.the request of Century Rock Products (Century Rock)'.for`a special use permit for the development of "-natural resources be approved, limited to certain property located north of.Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River and subject to the conditions set out in the resolution. The City Clerk reported that she had received an . appeal from this recommendation which would necessitate a hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that a public hearing be set regarding the request of Century Rock Products for a special use permit for,May 21, 1957• Said motion was seconded by Councilman,Phillips and carried unanimously. REQUEST Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution ZONE CHANGE No. 248) that the request of J. Kendall McBane, M.D., (McBane) for a change.of zone on the rear of the property at 1108 South Baldwin Avenue be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the resolution. The City Clerk reported that this matter required a hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that a hearing be set for May 7, 1957, regarding the request of Dr. J. Kendall McBane for a change of zone on the rear of property at 1108 South Baldwin Avenue. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously, -�- 4/16/57 3433 . PERMISSIBLE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution USE No. 249) that the business of slicing, packaging, and C -2 ZONE wrapping of cheese be established as a use permissible in Zone C -2. The City Attorney advised that should the City Council approve the Planning Commission recommendation, it would be in order to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in accordance' with their recom- mendation. He advised further that they had passed a resolution a few years back approving the packaging of foods on the north side of Huntington Drive. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the -City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as set forth in their Resolution No. 249, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in accordance with the Planning Commission recommenda- tion, to be presented to the Council at the next regular meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City (Baldwin Ave.) Council approve the plans and specifications for the widening of the northeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road (financed by State Gas Tax Funds) and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids, subject to the approval_by the, State Division of Highways. Notion was made by Councilman Relbold that the City-, Council approve the plans and specifications for the widening of the northeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road and authorize the City Clerk.to call for bids upon receipt of approval -from the State Division of Highways,; the bids to be received at 11 a.m., May 6, 1957. Said •motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City (Streets) Council approve the plans and specifications for the resurfacing of various streets (to be financed from State and County Tas Tax F unds) and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids to be received at 11 a.m., May 6, 1957. Motion was.made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the resurfacing of various streets'in Arcadia, as described on map, and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids to be received at 11 a.m., May 6, 1957•" Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager that this contract AWARD award for furnishing and installing a deep well (pump unit) pumping unit for the well on St. Joseph Reservoir' property, in conformance to specifications, be deferred to the next regular council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the matter be extended to the next regular meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unani- mously. -9- 4/16157 3ij34 CONTRACT Recommendation of'the City Manager that the contract AWARD for the relocation of pipe lines made necessary by (water mains) the construction of the Baldwin Avenue Branch and East Branch of the Arcadia Wash Channels be awarded 5 D•/ to the low bidder, Wilson Pipeline Construction Company, in the amount of $5,090.00. Bids for the above - described work were received from the following: Wilson Pipeline Construction Co. $50090.00 S. E. Pipeline Construction Co. 91900.00 Graven & Company 22,100.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to Wilson Pipeline Construction Com- pany for the relocation of pipe lines made necessary by the construction of the Baldwin Avenue Branch and East Branch of the Arcadia Wash Channels, in the amount of $5,090.00, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement accordingly, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call.vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None NOTICES The City Clerk reported that she had received notices FROM from the County Boundary Commission that the City of COUNTY E1 Monte has filed proposals for annexations of BOUNDARY territory known as Annexation No. 122 and Annexation COMMISSION No. 123; 122 referring to property located between Garvey and the Ramona Freeway, east of Rosemead UQEX n Boulevard, and 123 referring to property southerly of West Hondo Parkway and between Tyler Avenue and Double Drive. Councilman Phillips felt that Annexation No. 123 should 1NOM0 be studied further. The City Attorney suggested the advisability of a ,joint meeting of the staff or council of the cites of Arcadia and E1 Monte to study the area of probable WM`- -" annexation between these two cities. PETITION TO ANNEX -4 1zz Councilman Phillips acquiesced with the City Attorney's suggestion. Mr. Bruce McCloud, 2641 Tenth Avenue, presented to the City Clerk a petition, bearing 203 signatures, requesting annexation to the City of Arcadia and -its school system; an area ,just southeast and contiguous to Arcadia boundary lines, more fully outlined in a map enclosed with the petition. Mr. McCloud stated that the signatures comprise 96 percent of the property owners in the area; that it is 100 percent residential with the exception of two churches and the 'Arcadia wells. The City Engineer reported that this portion was contained in Monrovia Annexation 20, Amended; that the petition was filed only with the Boundary Commission and the status of such is null and void: The City Attorney advised that filing boundary descrip- tions of annexation proceedings are not ,jurisdictional. At the request of the ?%yor he outlined in detail -10- 4/16/57 1,1 R 34,5 proceedings under the Annexation- Act-oT -1913 involving Inhabited territory and closed by suggesting that in such proceedings the interested parties seek advice from his office at the various stages of the proceed- ings as they are quite complicated. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the request to annex be referred to the Planning Commission for their report and recommendation, pursuant to the 1913 Act. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold. There was some discussion as to whether more area should be included in the annexation in order to straighten the boundary lines, after which the City Attorney advised -that the Council could refuse to accept the application unless•the additional area were included in the petition. The Motion above stated was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None _ ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 2875 title of Resolution No. 2875, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION STUDY ANp RECOM- MENDATIONS FOR 'THE CITY "OF' ARCADIA'." Motion was made -by Couhcilman' Reibold- that 'the• full reading of the body o£ Resolution No. 2875 be waived.- Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips,. .Reibold, and:Cimphouse NOES: None ABSENT:., None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2875.be adopted. 'Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips-and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi,' - Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 2876 title of Resolution No. 2876, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.. CALIFORNIA, WPEXED DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES." Motion was made by Councilman Phillips.that the full reading-of the body'of Resolution No. 2876 be waived., Said motion -was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: 'None Jacobi, Phillips,. Reibold, Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No.,2876 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll,call, vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold,. and Camphouse NOES : , None ABSENT: None'. -11- 4/16/57 336 REQUEST The City Manager.reported that the Arcadia Unit of "POPPY DAYS" the American Legion Auxiliary has requested permission MGM to sell poppies on the streets and'in business places on May.24 and 25, 1957. _ 'Motion was made-by Councilman Phillips.that the City -Council approve the request of the Arcadia Unit of the American.Legion Auxiliary to sell poppies.on May 24 and 25, 1957. J 0 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ARCADIA The City-Manager reported that-the Arcadia Mounted MOUNTED Police requested financial assistance from the City POLICE for the current year in,the amount of $800.00 to defray the costs of transportation to shows and 1NDOf6D parades; that $500.00 had been budgeted for this $rogram in the current budget, but that an additional 300.00 could�be• provided if the Council desire. Motion was made by.Councilmah Jacobi that the current fiscal budget be amended by. increasing the allocation of $500.00 for the Arcadia Mounted Police to $800.00; $300.00 to be,appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund; and that'.-the total amount be paid to them from Account No. 108.12. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen'.Dennis, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None MAYOR Mayor Camphouse announced that he had served as Mayor CAMPHOUSE for one year; that the City has grown and progressed RESIGNS in the last two or three years, during which time he mrDCxco has served as Councilman'and Mayor and has taken part in that progress, that all of the Councilmen shared in the duties and responsibilities; that during that time,. the Council was served by two mayors; he felt that the policy of changing mayor had merit, and at this.time he was submitting his resignation as Mayor of the City of Arcadia. Councilman Reibold objected to this policy in principle on two grounds, saying that when the present mayor was elected he did not believe in succession of mayors; that such being a matter of principle, he felt that while it is an honor to-act as mayor, the point is a small one when you consider the responsibility of representing all the people in the City; that the mayor is automatically a member of the Board of Directors of the Sanitation District and, generally speaking, the mayor is a representative at the League of California Cities; that it seemed to,him that it takes sometime for a new mayor,to'get his feet on the ground; that the acce t his 'Ni r tion; that the charter prov ea a ce a 'e ec ono one or more councilmen there shall be one of its members elected as presiding officer, known as.the Mayor; that the' charter does not provide that it shall be done annually or traditionally one each year; he thought they should seriously consider some of the other facets of this, especially with respect to the matter of representing the City; that he wanted to object in principle; that from a personal standpoint, the -12- 4/16/57 0 34 ii tAD�`7fED present Mayor. has given unselfishly of his time; that the duties require more time of a mayor than a council- man; he thought he would be amiss if he did not compliment Mr. Camphouse not only on the dedicatorial way of conducting the office, but that it was a pleasure working with him; that again he wanted to object to the policy of annual succession of mayors. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion of the accep- tance of Mayor Camphouse's resignation as mayor; that he.wanted to reiterate that the Mayor has given a great deal of time and effort to the job; that he represented the City at the County Sanitation District and the League 6f California Cities Meetings most effectively; that in seconding Mr. Camphouse's resignation, he was reluctant to lose his leadership. However, inasmuch as there were two Sanitation Dis- tricts, he could be appointed a delegate thereto. Said motion was carried unanimously. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Relbold and carried unanimously. REPH93MMIYE Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that Councilman Camphouse LEAGUE be appointed to serve as the City's representative on OF the League of California.Cities. Said motion was CALIF.CITIES .seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ■voE, Councilman Jacobi stated he was aware of'the excellent accomplishments by the resigning Mayor and wished to commend him also. -13,- 4/16/57 Thereupon Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis presided. He announced that it was in order to appoint a new mayor. Motion was made by Councilman,Phillips that Mr. Dennis, who has served as Mayor Pro Tempore for the past year, be appointed Mayor of the City of Arcadia. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call. vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillipa, and Reibold HOES: None NOT.VOTING: Councilman.Dennis. - DIRECTOR The City Attorney advised that the Mayor is automati- AND tally a director on the Sanitation District Board, but*, ALTERNATE an alternative is selected; that the-alternate should FOR be selected at thie.meeting as-well as Mayor Pro SANITATION Tempore appointed. . DISTRICT Mayor Dennis expressed appreciation for his appointment and.also•commended Mr. Camphouse. Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that Councilman Phillips be appointed Mayor Pro Tempore. Said motion was nvDro seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was further made by Mayor Dennis that Councilman Camphouse be appointed as alternate on the Board of Sanitation District No. 22 and-Councilman-Phillips as alternate on the Board of Sanitation District No. 15; that they be the primary representatives of the City on the. Boards, while he would represent the City when they were unable to do so. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Relbold and carried unanimously. REPH93MMIYE Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that Councilman Camphouse LEAGUE be appointed to serve as the City's representative on OF the League of California.Cities. Said motion was CALIF.CITIES .seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ■voE, Councilman Jacobi stated he was aware of'the excellent accomplishments by the resigning Mayor and wished to commend him also. -13,- 4/16/57 .. 342A WILDERNESS Councilman Phillips inquired as to the status of the AREA deeds to the wilderness area. The City Attorney _ replied that the City had received the deeds and were awaiting their return from the County Recorder. Councilman Phillips felt that.the City should make preliminary overtures to the City of Monrovia for the de- annexation of these eight acres, and their annexation to the City of Arcadia. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that overtures now be made to the Monrovia City Council in regard to the de- annexation of the eight acres in the wilderness area deeded to the City. -Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION The -City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2877 title of Resolution No. 2877, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MDEXCn APPOINTING' A MEMBER-TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF LOS ANGffi,ES 'COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO." Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse.that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 2877 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roil call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi.-Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2877 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the NO. 2878 title of Resolution No. 2876, entitled! "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNIfY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER THERETO." Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the full reading of the-body of Resolution No. 2878 be . waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman. Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2878 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -14- 4/16/57 J RECOMMENDATION OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BD. ipocxso 3439 Mayor Dennis reported the receipt of copies of the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board Report regarding their findings and recommendations concern- ing freeway construction. He felt that since Arcadia is on the verge of having.a freeway con- structed through•its_ city that it go on record approving their recommendations. Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that the Arcadia Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the State Division of Highways expressing the same sentiments,, that are contained in the resolution of the Metro- politan Transportation Engineering Board. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. BILL 2071 Mayor Dennis brought up the matter that Senator WDSOD Kraft had introduced Senate Bill 2071.which would incrbase the number of days of horse racing and permit racing at night time; that he believed the city should object to this particular bill; that a letter be written to the members of the committee expressing the sentiments of the Council on this matter. The City Attorney suggesied_that - the letter be addressed to Senator Richards and to the chairman of the committee, and that the letter contain a request to be notified when it is scheduled for a hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the Mayor express the official views of the Council and the City in opposition to Senate Bill 2071. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ATTENDANCE Councilman Camphouse made a motion that the City AT Attorney and all Councilmen be authorized to attend LEGISLATURE the Legislature at any time during the balance of the current legislative session, the cost to be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips, Jacobi, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ARCADIA Mayor Dennis reported that the.14ayoi• had been GIRL SCOUT extended an invitation to attend the annual Juliette PROGRAM Low Ingathering of the Arcadia Girl Scouts to be held at the Bonita Park School playground on May 11, INDEXED 1957, at 2 p.m.; that Councilman Phillips had accepted on behalf of the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips, and carried unanimously. /�) It ATTEST: ATTE City Clerk F -15- 4/16/57 34,410 M.I'NUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA - - REGULAR MEETING - -_ MAY.7, 1957 The City Council of the City of session in the.Council Chamber May 7, 1957. = - INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL- Arcadia--met-in ALL Arcadia--met in regular of the'City Hall at 8 p.m., The Rev. Thatcher Jordan of the Shepherd offered the invocation. Mayor Dennis led in the - pledge PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, = and Dennis ABSENT: None " Church of the Good of allegiance to the flag. Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, Mr; D. L. Robertson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, was welcomed to the Council meeting. APPROVAL Motion was.made,by Councilman-Reibold that the minutes of OF the regular.meeting of May 7, 1957, be approved as MINU'T'ES submitted in.writing. Said motion was seconded by -Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HEARING Henry -Hege, Attorney, 664 West Duarte Road, addressed the Request for Council on behalf of Dr. McBane, the applicant. He stated Zone Change -that the Planning Commission had recommended -that the McBane... easterly'115 feet of -the property be placed.in PR -2 zoning, and the remainder-changed to C -2, subject to six condi- tions; that he objected to the first condition of dedi- cating 13 feet for the widening of Baldwin Avenue as the ;Y 13 feet requested were not contiguous to the area in ,:.question; that applicant was willing to comply with the second condition,. that of having the existing frame building removed from Lot 39; but was not in-agreement with the third condition, that of furnishing a covenant indicating applicant''s consent to dedicating the northerly 20.feet of Lot 39 for street purposes, accompanied by a deed -for such property to be accepted if and when Arcadia Avenue is extended east from Baldwin Avenue; that other -owners of property in•the area would not consent to such dedication; that the City would be able to secure the complete right of way from some of the owners only by condemnation proceedings; that such a covenant at this time would place a cloud on the title of applicant's property and thus -be unreasonable; that he was opposed to the fourth condition;. that of the distribution of the street costs as recommended, as he did not know the _ basis on which the assessment would be made; that they have no assurance of what.the cost will be; that he objected to the fifth condition, that of using the existing dwelling recently relocated at the rear of the property for dwelling purposes only, as they could secure only $100 a month for rent.as such while they could rent the place'as a reading clinic at $200 -a month; that they would be willing to remove .-.the.building should the area become a parking lot; that they had no objection to the sixth condition, that of being placed in Fire Zone No. 1; that they were a`,, opposed to-.R ?2:zo6ing.- gi(nbe the area ,is almost completely surrounded by commercial zoning; °that the only residential ,,.property is that immediately to the north and it is unimproved property at the present -time. 3441 HEARING Dr. Mc Bane, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating Request for that it was his intent to develop the property to the Zone Change best use-of the property arld the.community in general. McBane c Mrs. Lenore K. Etcher, 657-West Duarte Road, addressed o the Council, stating that all the properties on Baldwin n Avenue, including hers and that east of her property, t should dedicate a certain amount of land for parking. 1 Mrs. Eicher stated this could be accomplished by the n condemnation of just one house;,.that she had signed the u petition.-for the.zone change; but would like to know if e the applicant would voluntarily remove the.house when it d becomes necessary to do so for the parking area. Attorney Hege answered that they -were in favor of a good parking lot such as exists behind Hinshaw's, and that they would be willing to remove the building-at--such time. His client desired a temporary variance at this time. Upon questioning from Councilman Phillips, Attorney Hege acquiesced that he had three objections to the Planning Commission recommendation; namely, the covenant, the usage of the dwelling at the rehr of the property, and the dedication of 13 feet for a street. The City Engineer reported that the 13 feet requested -for the street dedication,.although not contiguous to the area in question, is a part of the entire parcel owned by the applicant. _ Dr..McBane objected to the 13 -foot dedication because if the curb were_put in 13 feet further it would be adjacent to his building, which would necessitat4k the moving of his building; that he would like a buffer Qf planting material;between the sidewalk.and the medical building which would provide privacy. Councilman Camphouse- emarked that widening the street would bring the curb to the building line of all business places along that street, and it would be'.the risk that everyone runs. Councilman Phillips stated that where there is a zone change from residential to- business, the Council follows the policy.'of approving a variance for oneeor two years; that if -the Council did give cor}sideratiorf at all to the use of the'house_ for a reading clinic it would probably be on an annual basis. " Attorney Hege added that the applicant was•planning to construct additional rooms to the medical building. Upon questioning from Councilman Reibold,he said that the building in. question could not be rented as a residence at a reasonable price. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold; and unanimously carried. I - Councilman Phillips asked the City Engineer to clarify Mr. Hege's statement that condemnation proceedings would to be instituted in order fOr.Areadla,Avenue to be extended easterly. The City Engineer repq ;rated -t xhem..has�,bAinaActivity in the area; that there is a question as toltheT- rddstion at which Arcadia Avenue should be projected easterly from Baldwin Avenue, whether it should be on a prolongation of the rear lot lines or whether it should be projected to -2- 5/7/57 3442 `1 %'] : connect with the,existing Arcadia Avenue; that.it is the feeling of the Planning Commission that the projection from the existing Arcadia.Avenue would -make a better connection and would tend to open up more property in that particular area, especially.for parking; that-Mr. Hill of the King.Cole property was not pleased with a plan that would change the present 30 -foot street dedication of the rear of their property; the Planning Commission expressed the feeling that a jog in the street would present.problems in the flow of traffic on a business street; that a four- corner intersection is better than a jog; that if, there were a.jog, it.would be about 120 feet. Councilman Phillips felt -that the Planning Commission should be commended for endeavoring to open up the backs of these.deep lots; that this would.give:an opportunity for working with the applicant and the - neighbors to get Arcadia Avenue cut through between Fairview and Duarte east of Baldwin Avenue; that condemnation of one or more owners would be required in which severance damages would be'involved which might offset -any advantages that might otherwise lie gained: Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission except that Conditions 3 and 4 thereof are to ,be removed and Condition 5 modified by granting a variance to permit the use of the existing dwelling recently relocated on the rear of the property as a reading clinic for a period of two years only and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare all necessary ordinances and resolutions. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried'on roll call vote as follows: AYES: 'Councilmen Camphouse,.Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None. HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution Zone No. 243) that a variance,and special use permit be Variance and granted Johanna.M: Wenz for the construction and Special Use operation of a mortuary at 611 West Duarte Road, subject Wenz) to conditions listed in the resolution. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing.open. Fred M. Howser, Attorney, addressed the-Council on behalf of the applicant, Johanna M. Wenz, stating that in the over -all planning in.Arcadia,. there was no provision made for'mortuaries; that'as.far as ordinances in Arcadia are - concerned, mortuaries may be located anywhere in our community, but under the provision of-the-ordinance it is provided that the Planning Commission and.City Council shall have the prerogative of pinpointing where mor- tuaries shall be in Arcadia; that since the Planning Commission has approved the application, it would be more appropriate for those who have made the appeal to come forward`and.tell why they are opposing the application; =tha't'he °could anticipate what the contentions will be what was presented at the Planning Commission; that it- waiV,fmpos`s ble _f ort tAe applicant to_ be present, but 'z:tha`t-"her daughter;.' Mrs. "DiStefano, Is present. Mrs.'-DiStefano, upon questioning from Attorney Howser, said that she -'had been a resident of Arcadia for about three•years, the mother of two children; that her family -3- 5/7/57 3443 HEARING had been in the mortuary business for'four.generations; . Zone that she, herself, had been in the business for about Variance and fifteen years; that she and her husband will conduct the Special- Use business with her mother; that the hours of conducting (Wenz) services are normally from 9:00 to 11:00 and from 1:00 to c 3100; that they did not propose to carry on cremations on o the premises; that they did.not propose to carry on the n J1 emergency services that would require sirens. t i Attorney Howser presented as evidence an architect's n drawing of the structure they proposed to build at 611 u West Duarte Road,' that they proposed to resurface the e present home and prepare it in Old English style along d with the main chapel depicted in the drawing; that the structure would be in keeping with the Old English design of the Methodist Church at Holly; that it is anticipated that the mortuary at the very minimum will cost approxi- mately $100,000.00. He also displayed a floor plan of the proposed structure. He added that they have a lot that is 500 feet deep; that they would grant to the City the northerly 30 feet of the lot for a street dedication and would share the cost of cutting a street through the property and to give 12 feet of the northerly curb line for Duarte Road street purposes; that there will be two chapels, one in front with a capacity of 250, and one in the rear with a capacity of 150; that there is ample off - street parking to take care of both ceremonies. Attorney Howser also displayed a larger map indicating the zoning of the surrounding area, adding that the mortuary is located in the general area of the churches, which is where it belongs; that though the traffic count in the area reaches 8500 cars per day, it is not during the hours when the ceremonies are held.• Mr. Howser presented a .copy of the Transcript of Proceedings of Hearing before the Planning Commission of Arcadia City re: Petition for Zoning Variance, taken October 23, 1956, from which he read excerpts of testimony given by Mr. Dan McFarland, who conducts the United Escort Service; Mr. John Kent, State Field Representative for the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, and Mr. John Flanagan, a mortician. Attorney Howser felt that a community of Arcadia's size should have more than one mortuary; that the establishment of.hospital facilities would increase the demand of such services;.that they have tried to find locations elsewhere An Arcadia, but have been turned down wherever they tried; that in the case of Robertson.•vs City of Loa Angeles, 146 ACA (Appellate Court of our State) dated December 28, 1956, pages 901 and.902, the Court said "The fact that a plaintiff's property may depreciate in value as a result of rezoning does not establish unreasonableness or invalidity for damage caused by the proper exercise of the police powers is merely one of the prices an individual must pay as a member of society." Mr. Howser added that if the matter . is debatable upon the question of whether zoning is required by or consistent with the public welfare, the Courts will not interfere; the boundary between different zones must be drawn and that is the function of the municipality,. not the Courts; that it is apparent from appellants' complaints that•their property situated from one -fith to one- fourth of a mile from the rezoned area has depreciated.or will depreciate in value is not well'taken in point of law;,they have no vested right to continuity of zoning of the general area in which they reside; they have no vested; right.in the maintenance of restrictions on the property of the defendants; that to continue the zoning restrictions upon •defendant's'property may confer•benefits on neighboring owners, including plaintiffs, and enhance.the value of their property but the existence of such benefits does not -4- 5/7/57 3444 HEARING Zone Variance and Special Use (Wenz) c 0 t 1 n u e generate interest protected by the Constitution under diminution by governmental.authority in the proper exercise of the police power; that the City has the.right to modify its zoning regulations from time to.time; that the effect of zoning upon surrounding properties is a matter of consideration and determination-by the !legislative authorities. Mr. Howser-added -that the decision given the.Council was determinative on the question of how far it.should consider protests; and that the proposed mbrtuary,would be one of the finest and most desirable in the entire San Gabriel Valley. H. Randall Stoke,,Attorney,.associated with the law firm d of - Latham and Watkins, addressed the Council on behalf of the people who were opposed to the Planning Commission recommendation, stating that there are four conditions that must be met before a spot- zone.change will be permitted, namely: 1. There must be exceptional or extraordinary circumstdnces or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the _ property that do not apply generally to the property or class of use in the same zone or vicinity; 2. The granting of such variance.must not be materially detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improve- went in such zone or vicinity in which the property is located. 3. Such variance must be.necessary for the preservation and - enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant possessed by other property.in the same zone or vicinity; 4'. The granting of such variance must not adversely affect the comprehensive; general plan. Attorney Stoke stated that he would discuss this matter in the -light of these conditions; that if the zone request were granted, the officials.of the King Cole _ Market intend to definitely move their market - there is now it for -sale sign.on it-- principally;_ because of the tear that a mortuary at this location.would stultify commercial.development-of the area; that -in regard to its proximity to other commercial buildings, he stated there are some within the vicinity; however,- there are two residences to the west, belonging to people who have lived there for many years; the property that is the subject of.this application 1s completely surrounded by property that is being used for residential purposes; that it is inconceivable that it would be proper planning to, place into an area an operation or use which would atupify the whole area either for commercial purposes or residential purposes; that -he believeias to the first condition, there were no_ extraordinary circumstances as to the property involved which do, not apply generally to the area. Mr.. Stoke.continued - that in the light of the second condition = would the granting of the variance be detrimental to public health or welfare or injurious to property, or improvement in the area. He stated that the establishment of a mortuary at this site would have a detrimental effect on property values,in the area; that this-is a million dollar neighborhood; that the mortuary would have a depressing effect upon the people -5- 5/7/57 34.45 HEARING in the area; that, thirdly, is a: variance necessary for Zone preservation and enjoyment of a property right of Variance and applicant possessed by other property;,that-since Special Use applicant is surrounded by property in-R-1 zoning, he (Went) 1s not entitled -�to commercial zoning; that as to how the c granting of the variance will affect the comprehensive, o i general plan, he added that a mortuary.is usually n considered a C -2 use in other•citleb; that another t mortuary is not needed in Arcadia; that on the average i about 360 adult persons die each year in Arcadia while n the present facility in Arcadia can handle from 350 to u 375; that they believed the applicant has not met the e conditions which are required before an application may d be granted. Mr. W. H. Stevens, 620 West Duarte Road; addressed the Council, stating that the kitchen of his home faces the property of the proposed mortuary. He turned over to the City Clerk a petition, bearing between 650 and 700 signatures, protesting the establishment of the proposed mortuary; that the signatures represent better than 90 percent of the people living within 300 feet of the proposed mortuary. Mr. Stevens displayed a map which he used to indicate the various properties in the area. He added that he had lived in the area for 19 years and many of the neighboring residents had lived there many years. Mr. J. B..,Blue, 9046 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,_. addressed the Council, stating that he was a real estate appraiser and has been in the real estate business for 31 years; that he believes the establishment of a mortuary.at the proposed site would be a detriment and . would decrease the values of the single family homes in the area; that it would affect these and other properties in the area if said properties are rezoned for multiple family use; it would affect adversely properties.on both sides of Arcadia Avenue in the area if Arcadia Avenue were extended easterly from.Baldwin Avenue to La Cadena Avenue; that it would affect adversely the Duarte Road frontage on both sides, within at least two blocks, if the business zoning on Duarte Road is extended easterly from the present C -2 limits; that'other mortuaries in the Valley are generally located in second and third rate business districts and that they have either brought damage'to properties already improved or have retarded the development of properties not yet zoned and improved for business uses; that he believed new mortuaries should be permitted only in areas that are already blighted by existing uses. Mr. John Morse, 1912 Watson Drive, addressed the Council, stating that he lived outside the zone surrounding the proposed mortuary, and, as a representative of the Home Owners Association of Southern Arcadia, 'felt he should take a stand maintaining that Arcadia should remain a city of homes;.that they are against_ the.granting of the zone variance for the proposed mortuary; that their organization has between 60 and 70 paid -up members at this time. Mr. Stoke again addressed the Council, stating that he wished to discuss the nature of the use.ivhich is intended to be established at this location; that.it is an unlimited commercial use;•that although'the' hours of ceremony are small, there are people going to and from a mortuary constantly; that if a variance is granted, the Council should consider the privileges which are enjoyed by the other mortuary, should the applicant -6- 5/7/57 34.46 HEARING* request the same;.one, that of neon signs; secondly, that Zone. of_ ambulance service: Attorney Stoke submitted a Variance and picture of the applicant's mortuary in Los Angeles: Mr. Special Use Stoke continued that although Duarte Road has a high (Wenz) traffic•count, other streets-with high traffic count c, still remain- residential - he cited California Street in O. ' San Marino -as an example; that the applicant does not n l!o1 own -the property for.which a variance is granted; that t. the purchase is contingent upon the granting of a i variance;-that it is their belief,that there should not n be spot zoning; that.the properties will be developed u for residential purposes; that the reasons set forth by e the Planning Commission in light of the facts presented d cannot be supported to permit the application. Malcolm Davis, Attorney, 534 West Duarte Road, addressed the Council, stating that he lives at the southeast corner of Lovell and Duarte Road, diagonally across the street from the proposed mortuary; that it was interesting to note that Mr. Howser's citation of authority was based on the premise that the establishment of a mortuary in a district decreased the value of the property in that vicinity, that the case holds that that'does not necessarily mean that the variance should not be granted; that Mr. Howser has not shown any - weight considerations y variance should be granted. Mr. Davis continued why the v that there is a case in California whichs fits this case; that in the small town-of Oildale, near Bakersfield, a ..mortuary was proposed; that they did not have the protection of an over -all zoning ordinance or comprehen- sive plan of any sort; the adjoining property owners weni'to Court to prove that the construction of the ...mortuary created a nuisance; the 'Superior Court issued the injunction against the construction of the proposed mortuary; the Appellate Court sustained this decision, and the California Supreme Court denied a hearing; that some of-the reasoning of the District Court of Appeal was that the establishment of a mortuary would greatly reduce the sale and.rental values of plaintiff's property; that such an establishment would interfere greatly with the comfortable enjoyment of his property, and would be a constant, mental irritant to plaintiff and members of his family, and would cause them to suffer physical disturbances. The case was Brown vs Arbuckle 88 Cal Appellate Second 258 - the decision was in 1948. He continued that this decision has never been disturbed in any way and constitutes the law of the State of California Mr. Davis concluded that they hoped they would have the protection of the City Council; that in a letter he had written previously to the City Council he had asked if there were any possibility of -the request being granted, that additional protective restrictions be placed on it. The City Council recessed at 10:30 for about five minutes. Mayor Dennis asked if anyone else in the audience wished to be heard in the matter. No one responded. The City Clerk reported that she had written protests from the following people in addition to those written by 'those who had protested orally: Mr,. and- Mrs....Franklin Berry, 604 West Duarte Road George H. Jelinek, 615 West Duarte Road 'Mr. Chas. S. Penney, 612 West Duarte Road Mrs. Viola S. Aichele, 540 Fairview Avenue Mr. Herbert Hill, Tress, King Cole Markets, Inc. Mr. James P. Frazer, Pres., Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association -7- 5/7/57 344'7 HEARING Councilman Reibold questioned Attorney Stoke *as to whom Zone he was representing. Mr. Stoke answered that he was Variance and representing the property owners in the immediate area Special Use and -has been billing Mr. Franklin Berry. When asked (Wenz) further if he were suggesting the.elimination of R -3 c zoning, he replied he was not, but he would suggest that o _ if the City deem it is necessary to rezone the area n Q( that it be done on the basis of a comprehensive zone tf change, and not of one particular lot. Councilman 1 Reibold questioned Mr. Blue as to whether he considered n Turner & Stevens•Co. in second -rate business districts. Mr. Blue answered that he did, in comparing it to u Garfield Avenue; and that -it also applied to Glasser e and Miller. Councilman Reibold questioned Mr. Howser d as to whether the applicant's operation in Los Angeles would continue if the proposed variance were granted, to which he replied in the affirmative. Councilman Camphouse questioned Mr. Stoke as to his premise that there were four considerations which the City Council must undergo in order to make a change of zone; that the first point he mentioned is answered by the fact that there now exists no specific zone for mortuaries; that Mr. Stoke had mentioned this was a million dollar neighborhood, which would imply more than an R -1 area. Mr. Camphouse wanted to know if any of the adjacent property had been offered for sale, to which Mr. Stoke answered he would like to have Mr. Berry, one of the protestants, answer that question. Mr. Berry answered that he had no such knowledge. Mr. Camphouse then questioned the City Engineer as to whether he had received any applications from any owners'in -the area for a change of zone from R -1 to R -2 or R -3. The Engineer replied there were no formal applications, but•there have been informal discussions with people in the vicinity.about the use of land and the opening of 'the streets at previous hearings; that the possible use of the land would be better used for R -3 property than R-1 ,property. Mr. Camphouse, address- ing Mr. Blue, commented that he had clients living on California Street in San Marino, and who, because of the traffic problems on that street,. have their homes for sale; that the business places surrounding the existing mortuary in Arcadia were not second -rate establishments, and that Mr. Blue better check his definition of second- rate. Mr. Blue answered that he had checked that many times. Upon questioning-from Mayor Dennis, Mrs. DiStefano stated that she would conduct the business with her mother; that later shq hoped her husband would enter the business; as to the number of services needed for a going business, she could not definitely answer that question, but that she knows of .a young mortician who has had thirty services during the fourteen months he has been in business and considers it'good; that they do not intend to runs denominational type of service; that they planned to confine their business to Arcadia. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the nearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold commented that he had jotted down five points during the hearing and would like to point them out to the Council for consideration; that prior to the hearing he did a little investigation because he realized there would be a lot of feeling on both sides; that he made an on- the -spot investigation of the -8- 5/7/57 3448 HEARING mortuary in Alhambra; that there was no' feeling df 'Zone rigor mortis, and he -would have to discount any signif- Variance and icant deterioration; that most mortuaries keep their Special Use yards far better than those found in the neighborhood (Wenz) under discussion; that a mortuary can be sustained well on 10,000 to 15,000 population; that as to the question L of-.where to stop or start a zone change as you go from 7 10 0 the West Arcadia business district, it was his opinion that Duarte should be zoned for multiple dwelling at some point.east of West-Arcadia and that he thought the proposed establishment might well be the transition point between the two; that the applicant has been indulgent after having been denied his-application in trying to meet the requirements of the Planning Commission and the Council in finding an area where this business could be. situated in line with what had been discussed and approved in previous discussions; that there are types of businesses in'the common good that are required, but which probably nobody wants next door to him; that the Council.should go along with the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Council Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and that a variance and•apecial use permit be granted to permit the real property-described in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2.43 to be used for the construction and operation of a mortuary, subject to the conditions listed in said resolution. Councilman.Phillips seconded the motion, prefacing it with the remarks that as the Council representative on the Planning Commission he sat through both hearings and he felt that the Planning Commission probably solved this matter to-the best interests of the most people. Councilman:Camphouse added that he sincerely believed that the matter of its psychological advantage or disadvantage is more exaggerated at the hearing than it becomes later on.. Mayor Dennis commented that the Council has given a .great deal of time and effort to this problem; that they have weighed all of the factors very carefully and very seriously; that this area is an- extremely important .one; that it is experiencing one of the growing pains in transitional changes which are taking place in the community and that a decision at this time could affect the entire area for•many years to come; that there will be an extension of the West Arcadia business section;. that a mortuary in this area would serve as a deterrent to the development of this area in an orderly and, methodical way in which many of the residents of this city would like to have it develop; that here is a large area which can turn into a valuable shopping district with good parking area; and that by placing the mortuary here, it could change the complexion of the entire area;,that it is the obligation of the Council to develop areas as intelligently as possible; -that there is more to be lost than gained by establish - ing a mortuary_at this place. Councilman Reibold's motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES -. Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips; and Reibold NOES: Councilmen Jacobi and Dennis ABSENT: None -9- 5/7/57 34.19 HEARING Application for permission to paint house numbers on Spark's Club curbs and names on mail boxes by the Spark's Club of the ( Mohnike) Arcadia Presbyterian Church. 7� Mayor Dennis-declared the hearing open. The City Clerk reported that she had no.-written communi- cations regarding the matter. Mr. Norman Mohnike, the applicant, 2027 Stagio Drive, Monrovia, addressed the Council, stating that painting would be done on Saturdays only during the months of May and June, and giving the purposes for which this money would be used. Councilman Camphouse suggested that the service he is giving, as well as the price, be written on a card and given to the-householder so that there will be no complaint as to a misunderstanding later as to the service or price. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this matter. No one responded. Motion was made-by Councilman Camphouse that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen. Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse "that the City Council.grant.the request of the Spark's Club of the. Arcadia Presbyterian Church to paint house numbers and names on curbs and mail boxes, respectively; provided that services be performed on Saturdays of May and June only; that the procedures be.as outlined in the.application and•that a printed card designating the services and prices be submitted to the householder when making the request; and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived; and that the unused portion of the Investigation fee be refunded to the applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and car- ried unanimously. - HEARING Application of Mr. Chester Otting,,Secretary of the Community Community Disposal Company, Inc.,.for.a commercial Disposal Co. rubbish permit. (commercial rubbish) Mayor Dennis declared the--hearing open. ymzm The City Clerk reported.that there were'no written com- munications regarding the matter. Henry W. Shatford, Attorney, 410 Drake Road, Arcadia,. addressed the Council, stating that he represented the applicant. 'Mr. Shatford felt that this company was an outstanding one; that it had been :in business in Temple ''City,since 1932.and used excellent equipment; that it has been performing services for the Irish Company for some time, and now that the Irish Company is operating In the City of Arcadia they would like to retain the services of the Community Disposal Co., Inc. 1 Upon questioning from the Councilman, Mr. Otting stated that the Irish Company is his only account in Arcadia; but that he did not service the Irish Company all over -10- 5/7/57 3450 Southern California.. _ Mayor Dennis asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the matter. No one responded. Motion was -made by Councilman Camphouse that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. . Councilman Phillips remarked that -this appeared to-be an application to service the Irish Company which will not be here after the rainy season begins; that for two or three years we have given an exclusive contract for the residential area, and that three or four permits have been given for commercial rubbish pick -up; that the trend is to decrease rather than increase the commercial rubbish business in Arcadia. Motion was then made by Councilman Phillips that the request of the Community Disposal Co., Inc., for permission to conduct commercial rubbish pick -up . business in Arcadia be denied, and that the unused portion.of. the investigation fee be refunded to -the applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote.as follows: AYES: Councilmism Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Application of Mr.-John A. Brush, owner of Valley Valley Detective Bureau, for permission to conduct a private Detective patrol service. .Bureau (private Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. Patrol) The City Clerk reported that there were no written communications for or against the granting of the request. Mr. John Brush, 11911 Bonwood Road, E1 Monte, addressed the Council, stating that he had been operating the area around Market Town under a County License, such license designating that area; that he was not aware that such area should have been covered by an Arcadia license. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the matter. No one responded. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The -City Manager reported that there was no unsatisfactory report against the applicant. Motion wab made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council grant permission to the Valley Detective Bureau to conduct the business of private patrolling in the City of Arcadia and that the unused portion of the investigation fee be refunded to the applicant. Said motion was seconded_by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: .None ABSENT: None -11- 5/7/57 3451 FUND DRIVE Recommendation of the City Manager that the City REQUESTS Council take proper action to proceed with plans to City of Hope Communication:requesting permission to conduct a Medical Center fund raising campaign on Sunday,.June 23, 1957. Sister Kenny Communication requesting permission to conduct fund Mem. Hospital raising campaign during May, 1957. United Cerebral Communication requesting- permission to conduct fund Palsy raising campaign during May, 1957. Motion wasi.mad'e- by Councilman'Camphouse that the City.Coundl- approve•they requests to conduct fund raising campaigns of the City of Hope on Sunday, June 23, 1957, the Sister Kenny Memorial Hospital during May, 1957, and the United Cerebral Palsy Association during May, 1957; and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.. LEASE Request of Arcadia Recreational Development Company PROPOSAL . to lease a section of city -owned land, known as the (Rio Hondo Rio Hondo property.-for a nine-'hole golf course. property) In his report the City Engineer stated that the proposition merits serious consideration, and the City Manager concurred. Mr. A. R. Coke, 1825. Chancery Drive, one of the proponents of this-lease, addressed the Council, describing the proposed "plans. The City Engineer reported that the proposed lease of a section of the area would not interfere with the City's dumping operations, as there was plenty of area left for that purpose. Councilman Phillips felt that this matter bould not be resolved at.this meeting;. that there are problems involved in a lease;_that there was dlacus- sion of this area as a possible site for Little League baseball; that it could be put to the City's use rather than for commercial purposes. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the matter of leasing a section of the Rio Hondo property for a golf course be referred to the City Attorney and the Recreation,.Fire, and Water Departments simultaneously for their recommendations. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PROPOSED FIRE Recommendation of the City Manager that the City STATION Council take proper action to proceed with plans to (Baldwin Ave.) construct a fire station on the Baldwin Avenue site deeded to the City by the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. 7� The City Clerk read a protest from Mrs. George A. Burk, 627 -31 Baldwin Avenue. The City Engineer reported that the design of the structure would incorporate the style of the neighborhood in which it is to be located. .Mr. Jack Burk, son of the owner of an apartment house at 627 -31 Baldwin Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that he and his mother had recently been informed of the proposed fire station directly across the street from their property; that they felt it would be detrimental to their property; that if the proposed fire station is approved, could the entrance be other than on Baldwin Avenue. -12- 5/7/57 4 3452 Mrs. George Burk addressed the _Council, stating that she has ten units; that if the fire station were constructed at that site, her tenants have threatened to move; that she had invested $95,000 in the apartment -house only two months ago and had made a thorough .' investigation before purchasing, but had not heard of the proposed fire station. Mr. George Gaffney, 935 West Duarte Road, addressed the Council, stating that one of the reasons for the proposed site was the difficulty of driving north-on _ Baldwin during the racing season; and wanted to know if driving south at that time would not be just as difficult; that there would be two.f-ire stations north �•, of-Huntington Drive, the Orange-Grove and the proposed fire station. Mr. Gaffney asked what protection the property owners south of-Huntington would receive. Mayor-Dennis replied'-that the matter.is being considered. 'Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council.instruct the City - Manager to direct the Architects, Neptune and Thomas, to proceed with plans fora fire station at Huntington and Baldwin, the site deeded to the City-by Los Angeles -Turf Club, Inc.; and that the architects be instructed to makb an effort to place the entrance to the area and garage on the south side, screening off the Baldwin side'of the lot; that this motion formalizes the thougtt the Council conveyed previously, that- if a secondary fire station were built, this would be the location. RQcxr'U -13- 5/7/57 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. TRACT.NO., Recommendation of the Planning Commission that 23937 '. tentative map-of Tract No. 23937, located on the easterly extension of Birchcroft Street, be approved, % 34 subject to•the following conditions: 1, the street be improved as-required by the subdivision ordinance; 2. payment.of all usual fees and deposits; 3. Lot 4 -be deeded to the City to control future extension of the street. -- - Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve tentative map of Tract No. 23937, subject to the conditions of the Planning Com- mission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. _J/4�t1w from the the AREA request. and PONY LEAGUE Because of new developments in these matters, motion REQUEST was -made by Councilman - Camphouse that these matters be referred back to the Recreation Commission for their further recommendations. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. VETERANS OF Recommendation of the City Manager that approval be FOREIGN WARS given the request of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arcadia - REQUEST TO Monrovia Post 2070, to sell poppies May 24 and 25, 1957 SELL POPPIES RQcxr'U -13- 5/7/57 3453 Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendaUon of the City Manager and approve the request of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Arcadia- Monrovia Post 2070; to sell poppies May 24 and 25, 1957, and that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, as amended, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. CONFERENCE. Recommendation of the City Manager that approval be ATTENDANCE given the request of Mr: C. C. Pollock, Personnel PERSONNEL Officer, to attend the Western Regional Conference of OFFICER Public Personnel Association at Coronado, California, on June 2 to 5, 1957; that $100 had been appropriated. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the attendance of the Personnel Officer at the Western Regional Conference of Public Personnel Association at Coronado, California, on June 2 to 5, 1957, at City expense not to exceed the amount of $100; the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None CONFERENCE Recommendation of the City Manager that approval be ATTENDANCE given the request of the Chief of Police to attend .the POLICE F. B. I Annual Retraining Conference at Palo Alto on CHIEF May 22 to 25, 1957, and the Annual California State Peace Officers Conference in San Francisco on May 26 to 29, 1957. INMGD Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the attendance of the Chief of Police at the F. B. I. Annual Retraining Conference at Palo Alto on May 22 to-25, 1957, and the Annual California State Peace Officers Conference in San Francisco on May 26 INDWO to 29, 1957; the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and.approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None METHODIST Recommendation of the City Manager that the request of HOSPITAL the Methodist Hospital of Southern California to ymo, operate a charitable, non - profit hospital exempt from license fees be approved. -14- 5/7/57 3454 METHODIST HOSPITAL (Auxiliary) RUHXCD Motion was• -blade by Councilman Camphouse that the Methodist Hospital of Southern California be granted a permit to conduct a non- profit hospital upon the city -owned property under lease-to the Methodist Hospital of Southern California, in the buildings and facilities heretofore approved by the City of Arcadia, said permit to include the conduct therein of a prescription pharmacy by the Methodist Hospital of Southern California for the primary use of the patients thereof; -a restaurant for the employees and staff thereof; a coffee shop, including magazines, candy, tobacco and sundries, for the use and conven- ience of the employees, staff, patients and visitors thereof; and a gift shop to be conducted in the main lobby thereof by the Methodist Hospital Women's Auxiliary; aforesaid pharmacy and restaurant not to be used for or held out as being operated for the use and benefit of the public generally; that Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 be waived, and that all business license fees.be waived as to each of the foregoing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Recommendation of the City Manager that the application of the Methodist Hospital Women's Auxiliary to operate a gift shop in the lobby of the new hospital be approved. Motion by Councilman Camphouse that the Methodist Hospital Women's Auxiliary be granted permission to operate a gift shop in the main lobby of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia upon condition that all net proceeds thereof be used for the Methodist Hospital of Southern California; and that all business license fees be waived. Said motion was.seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on rbll'call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Camphouse reported that the City Council y �! had met with the Board of Directors of the Methodist J Hospital of Southern California, Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, and Dennis attending; that the Hospital had requested permission to hypothecate the Hospital lease as security for their open -end mortgage or trust deed in order to borrow money required by the completion of the student nurses' home and nurses' training center constructed -in advance.of their original building program. Motion.was made by-Councilman Reibold that, pursuant to Section 5 -M of that certain agreement and lease executed May 28, 1953, by and between the City of Arcadia and Hospital Foundation of the Methodist Church, Southern California - Arizona Conference, which lease was thereafter assigned to Methodist Hospital of Southern California, and which lease and agreement was by the parties thereto - amended in August of 1955 -15- 5/7/57 3455 and again further amended on July 5, 1956, the City of Arcadia hereby grant its written permission to 7 Methodist Hospital of Southern California to hypothecate once only to California Federal Savings and.Loan Association afore said lease as amended as security for indebtedness to be incurred from time to time in an amount not-to exceed a total of $500,000. The within consent shall not have the effect nor shall it be-construed to have the effect of a continu- ing waiver of aforesaid Paragraph 5 -M, nor shall it authorize any subsequent or further hypothecation of aforesaid lease in any-manner whatsoever. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLITS Recommendation of the Planning•Commission that Lot N0. 146 Splits No. 146 (Mr. Frank 0. Gustafson, 1212 South Santa Anita Avenue) be. approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a recreation fee of $25 be paid; 3. that a covenant be recorded prohibiting the use of Parcel No. 2 for a dwelling until Louise Avenue is opened and improved, NO. 147 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot �z Split No. 147 (Mr. Wayne F. Upson, 603 West Longden Avenue) be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. that a sewer lateral be provided for Parcel 2; 3. that a recreation fee of $25 be paid. No. 151 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lbt Split No. 151 (Mr. Peter L. Dizikes, 2010 South Second 3 Avenue) be approved, subject to the following condi- tions: 1. that a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2, that 12 feet be dedicated for widening Second Avenue; 3. that a covenant be recorded, guaranteeing that Parcel 2 will be permanently attached to Lot 12, Tract No. 19974;' 4. that any necessary utility easements be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission as to Lot Splits No. 146, 147, and 151 and that the Council indicate their intention to•grant the lot splits as requested -16- 5/7/57 3456 in compliance with the -conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded -by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LOT SPLITS Recommendation of the Planning Commission that NO. 149 } 13 Lot Split No. 149 (Mr. Fred J. Darms, 300 Palm Drive be denied as it.doed not conform with the balance of the area. NO. 150 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that 37 ,Lot Split No: 150 (Mr. W. A. Angel, 1709 Claridge Street) be denied as it does not conform with other lots in the area. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Splits No. 149 and 150 and that the lot split requests be disapproved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT' Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot N0. 98 Split No. 98 (Mr. McCauley and Robinson Brothers) be granted final approval as all the conditions within all-practicability have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City-Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and grant final approval to Lot Split No. 98. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and•carried unanimously'. RESOLUTION The Assistant to the City Attorney presented, N0, 2882 discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2382, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL iNUOmt OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY 'PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the full reading of the'body of Resolution No. 2882 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2882 be adopted, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the grant of easement. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The-Assistant-to the City Attorney presented, NO. 2883 discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2883, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED ". -17- 5/7/57 34.5 y Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2883 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2883 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None PLANNING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution COMMISSION No. 252) that the application of Nor. G. Glenn Dollinger RES. 252 for a zone variance to permit the operation of a ( Dollinger) pharmacy at the northeast corner of E1 Morite'Avenue and W909rD Las.Tunas Drive be denied for the reason that the applicant requested the withdrawl_of his application. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the application of Mr. G. Glenn Dollinger denied. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PLANNING Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Para - COMMISSION graphs a and b of Section 3, and Section 4, of Resolution RES. 242 No. 242 be adopted at the present time so that there (Triangle) would bd no delay in the development of the proposed > — bowling alley, which would act as a buffer between the ' residential area to the west and the commercial to the east. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in conformity with the Planning Commission recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the 15033 revised tentative map of Tract No. 15033, located on the westerly extension of Sharon Road, be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the tentative map of Tract No. 15033. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that before 22220 final approval is given to Tract No. 22220, located on the extension of Southview Road and Hungate Lane, that action be taken to dispose of Lot 17, Tract No. 19503, and to vacate the north -south alley south of Southview Road (the lot and alley will become part of the subdi- vision and be replaced by Hungate. Lane). -18- 5/7/57 3458 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold.that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the contract for the resurfacing of various streets to Griffith Company of Los Angeles in the amount of $28,765.70, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved -by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None BID AWARD Recommendation of the City Manager that $12,000 be St. Joseph redesignated from the Water Fund Major Projects Well Reservoir at St. Joseph Site appropriation to the St. Pump Unit Joseph Well appropriation and that the contract for the furnishing and installing of the pumping and electrical equipment in the St. Joseph well be awarded to Byron Jackson Pumps, Inc., in the amount of $23,335.00. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City . • Council accept the recommendation of-the City Manager and that $12,000 be redesignated from the Water Fund Major Projects Reservoir at St. Joseph Site appropriation to the St.. Joseph Well appropriation; -award the contract for the furnishing and installing of the pumping and electrical equipment in the St. Joseph well to Byron -19- 5/7/57 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City - Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission as to•Tract No. 22220 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper documents to effect the Planning Commission recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. BID AWARD Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Widening of Council award the contract for the widening of Baldwin Baldwin Ave. Avenue and Duarte Road to Osborn Company, in the amount .and-' of $6,702.21-, contingent upon approval of the Division Duarte Road of Highways. /// Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the contract for the widening of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road to Osborn Company, in the amount of $6,702.21, upon approval of the Division of Highways; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City -Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: • None ABSENT: None BID AWARD Recommendation of the City Engineer that the contract for Resurfacing the resurfacing of various streets within-the City be of Streets awarded-to Griffith Company of Los Angeles in the amount of $28,765.70 - the project to be financed from State and County Gas Tax funds. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold.that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the contract for the resurfacing of various streets to Griffith Company of Los Angeles in the amount of $28,765.70, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved -by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None BID AWARD Recommendation of the City Manager that $12,000 be St. Joseph redesignated from the Water Fund Major Projects Well Reservoir at St. Joseph Site appropriation to the St. Pump Unit Joseph Well appropriation and that the contract for the furnishing and installing of the pumping and electrical equipment in the St. Joseph well be awarded to Byron Jackson Pumps, Inc., in the amount of $23,335.00. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City . • Council accept the recommendation of-the City Manager and that $12,000 be redesignated from the Water Fund Major Projects Reservoir at St. Joseph Site appropriation to the St.. Joseph Well appropriation; -award the contract for the furnishing and installing of the pumping and electrical equipment in the St. Joseph well to Byron -19- 5/7/57 3459 Jackson Pumps, Inc...-in the amount of $23,335 00; and that the Mayor and Ci•ty.Clerk-be authorized to; execute the contract in form approved by the- City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, -and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None SCHOOL Communication from the Arcadia Unified School District BOARD requesting modification of Section 15 of Ordinance 760, REQUEST as amended by Ordinance 967; that the District is concerned with the Section which deals with six foot _high fences enclosing playground areas, parking lots, 1ND' and other school facilities. Mayor Dennis ordered.this matter referred to the City Attorney for his recommendation. ARCADIA Recommendation of the City Manager that the request of LIONS CLUB the Arcadia Lions Club for an appropriation of $251:97, REQUEST one -half of the cost of their 1956 Halloween Painting Contest program. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager Wrxm and authorize the payment of $251.97 from Account No. 108.12'to the'Arcadia Lions Club, to defray one -half the cost of their 1956 Halloween Painting Contest program. Said motion was seconded by Councilman-Phillips and' carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES,: None ABSENT: None PAYMENT TO Recommendation of the City Manager that authorization BURM, '"'be made for the payment of $405.50 to Burke, Williams WILLIAMS & Sorenson,-Attorneys, for services in condemnation & SORENSON proceedings for the opening of Louise and Le Roy Avenues. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the payment of $405.50 to the law firm of Burke; Williams & Sorenson: Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse,'Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LETTERS '. Communications were received from: The Woman's Club of Arcadia Mr. J. H. Hpeppel, P. 0. Box 687 Mrs. A. W. Stromwell, 319 Santa Cruz Road The communications were noted and ordered.filed. -20- 5/7/57 3460 BOUNDARY NOTICES Notices were-received from the County Boundary Commis- sion regarding proposed annexations to the City of E1 Monte as follows: No. 118 - Parcel of approximately 1j acres of undeveloped land, southerly of Lower Azusa Road No. 123 - Area located short distance south of the Arcadia.city limits 'No. 124 - Area contiguous to and southerly of uroszEO the San Bernardino Pacific Electric Railway on.the easterly.side of E1, Monte. Recommendation of the City, Manager that Nos. 118 and 124 be filed as they have no effect upon the City of Arcadia, but that No. 123 be referred to the adminis- trative staff and the City Attorney to meet with representatives of the City of El-Monte for discussion of the whole area. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the .City Manager and order Notices 118 and 124-filed, and that, regarding Notice 123, the City Attorney and the administrative staff be instructed to confer with representatives of the City of E1 Morite.for discussion of the whole area. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION The Assistant to the City Attorney presented, discussed, NO. 2879 and read the title of Resolution No. 2879, entitled: R00aw A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A R C A D I A, C A L I F OR" N I A, REQUESTING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISORS FOR ALLOCATION OF RECREATION FUNDS ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2879 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote "•as follows: y «` AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi; Phillips.-Relbold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman.Reibold that Resolution No. 2879 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman.Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The Assistant to the City Attorney presented, discussed, NO. 2880 and read the title of Resolution No. 2880, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE DETACHMENT FROM SAID CITY OF CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED THEREIN ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2880 be waived. -2i- 5/7/57 3431 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: . None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2880 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The Assistant to the City Attorney presented, discussed, NO. 2881 and read the title of Resolution No. 2881, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING THE BUSINESS OF CHEESE SLICING AND WRAPPING AS A USE PERMISSIBLE IN ZONE C -2 UNDER ORDINANCE N0: 760 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ". Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2881 be waived. Said motion was,seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2881 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: 'None LANDSCAPING Councilman''Reibold commented on the need for the 3ziy beautification of the area on Santa Anita Avenue between .Orange Grove and the lower part of Foothill. The City Engineer reported that after investigation he was of the opinion that his department could do the landscaping. Mayor Dennis appointed a committee, with Councilman Jacobi as chairman and Councilman Phillips and Reibold as members, to confer with the City Staff on the program of immediate beautification of the area referred to by Councilman Reibold; and that the committee report back to the Council periodically. Councilman Camphouse brought up the matter of the INDEM traffic hazard created by the vegetable stand at Foothill and Double Drive; and wondered how this nuisance could be eliminated. Mayor Dennis requested that this matter be referred to the City Manager for his investigation and report. -22- 5/7/57 342 ATTEST: i y CIerk „ r/7/57 Mayor Dennis appointed a- revitalized capital projects committee to work on a recommendation for the Council on capital projects in light of•the new income, naming Councilman Camphouse as chairman, with Councilmen Phillips and Reibold as members. CITY CLERK Mayor Dennis requested the adoption of the following minute order: "RESOLVED that.from May 7, 1957, the -sum of $100 per INDpV,p month be paid•to the City Clerk:in payment of secretar- ial or clerical services, beyond and in addition to the duties of the City Clerk as specified in the Charter, rendered to or upon.the request of the City Manager. " : - adding that this would;.reacind the minute order of .June 6, 1956, lines 31 to 43, inclusive, page 14.. Motion.was made by•Councilman,Camphouse that the foregoing minute.resolution be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi ,and..-carried on roll call.vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis, NOES: None.: ABSENT: None REPRESENTA- Mayor Dennis appointed,the following councilmen as TIVES council representatives to atterid.the meetings of the ON respective boards and commissions: COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Library Board - Councilman Camphouse Recreation Commission - Councilman Jacobi Planning Commission - Councilman 'Phillips Health-and Sanitation Com. - Councilman Reibold Personnel - ,Board - Councilman Reibold Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the meeting adjourn. ,,Said mation was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ATTEST: i y CIerk „ r/7/57 3463 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAY 21, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 3 p.m., May 21, 1957. INVOCATION Dr. J. Davis Barnard of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church.offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis ABSENT: None APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the OF minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1957, be MINUTES approved as submitted in writing. 'Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution Request for No. 244) that approval be given the application of. Zone Change Century Rock Products for a change of zone from (Century Rock) Zone R -1 to Zone M -2 on certain property located 11oq north and south of Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River, on the condition that 30 feet be dedicated for the widening of Lower Azusa Road. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. Glenn R. Watson, Attorney for Century Rock Products, addressed the Council, stating that the.findings of the Planning Commission indicate very little protest to this rezoning; that Mr. Everett Mansur, Planning Consultant, was quite explicit that -the area is suitable for industrial uses; and that in view of the fact that the neighbors have filed little protest to Industrial uses, they would like to rest their case on the rezoning to M -2 on the findings of the Planning Commission, on the recommendation and opinion of the Planning Consultant, and upon the Councilmen's knowledge of the area; that he did not think there would be much controversy about it,. The Mayor asked if anyone else in the audience wished to be heard on the matter. There was no response. The City Clerk read in full one letter of protest from Mr. Luther Grotke, 5380 North Durfee, E1 Monte. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the request of Century Rock Products for a change of zone from Zone R -1 to Zone M -2 on certain property located north and south of -- I i 3434 Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River, on condition that 30 feet be dedicated for the widen- ing of Lower 'Azusa •Road. -- Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Appeal of applicant from decision of the Planning Special Use Commission (Resolution No. 245) regarding special Application use permit. (Century Rock) . The City Attorney advised that the Planning Commission had recommended quarrying on only•a portion of the area, specifying certain conditions; that the applicant was appealing the decision of the Planning Commission primarily as to the area not included in their recom= mendation and as to the proposed location of the plant. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. Glenn R. Watson, Attorney, addressed the Council on 'behalf of Century Rock Products., stating that he wished to review briefly the evidence in support of the special use'permit and the two matters on which applicant is appealing from the Planning Commission, recommendation; that there is need for rock, sand and gravel concrete aggregate production.* the' economy.of Los Angeles County for freeway and highway and building construction; that according to the Division of Mines, the shortage of such materials is due to the failure of rezoning properties for such production; that they have the support of more than 500 builders and contractors in this matter; that the Planning Consultant's report indicates the area is unsuited for residential development and commercial development, and doubtful for agricultural purposes. Mr. Watson added that it was not feasible to develop for industrial purposes other than natural resources. He displayed large photos previously presented at the Planning Commission hearing regarding the equipment and operations employed at the plant. He continued that rock, sand, and gravel extraction has been going on in the area since 1920; that since that time the populathn has multiplied several times, indicating that the operations were not.too obnoxious to the residents; that the residences.are located to the west'of the plant while the prevailing winds move from the southwest to the northeast; that if the permit were granted and a business license issued with.the fee based-on the gross receipts, the City would net approximately $2,500 a year on that fee, about $10,000 a year on sales tax, in addition to property taxes based on an assessed valuation of about $350,000. Mr-..Watson continued that there were two points on which they disagreed with the Planning Commission recommendation; that the recommendation did not include the 13 acres south of Lower Azusa Road and that it.would place the plant site in the northeasterly corner of the area rather than south of Lower Azusa Road; that the Planning Commission did not distinguish why the-13 acres should not be included in.the special use permit; that it is all part•of one.parcel and the area surrounding it is the same in nature and character; that it is not any more detrimental to have a special use permit cover the -2- 5/21/57 3465 HEARING whole area than to cover the balance after leaving Special Use out a portion; that as to the location of the plant, Application the logical and natural location would be southeasterly (Century Rock) of bower Azusa Road so they could avail themselves of c the higher percentage or rock and gravel in the o /3 northern section; that the further down stream you go, n the higher the percentage of sand found in the rock t and gravel; that if they are expected to dedicate i 30 feet along Lower Azusa Road, it is only fair they n should be using the property adjacent to it. u e Mr. E. 0. Rodeffer, owner and operator of Century d Rock Products, addressed the Council, stating that previously he had petitioned to be annexed to the City of Arcadia and was appreciative that it was accepted; that they have now asked for a rezoning of the property so they could exploit the natural resources; that they have studied the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and even though the restrictions placed by'the Planning Commission are much more stringent than those placed on the competi- tors in his area, he has only two objections to the Planning Commission recommendation, namely; that the' 13 acres eliminated be allowed for excavation use, and that the plant site be allowed on this location; that the Planning Commission, he believed, acted in what they believed the beat interests of the community, but since they are not in the rock business he did not .believe they thoroughly understood all of the situations; that he did not believe they knew if they allowed the plant location in the south part of the land where it is requested, it would be farther from residences than the present plant on city -owned property; that the requested location is 150 feet farther from residences than the Q Zone requirements of Los Angeles County; Mr. Rodeffer continued that he proposed to construct an 8 foot high, solid colored concrete masonry fence around the entire 100 acres and a planting of trees behind the fence, a type of tree that bushes out at about the 8 foot height; that the only objections to the fence were from horse owners in the neighborhood, but that for the convenience of these riders he would have gates installed for their use. He added that an important factor was that the further south they can put their plant the more good sand and gravel can be taken out of the northern section of the land; that -as you move south down the bed the percentage of rock and sand is not as favorable. Mr. Anton B. Hagen, 4553 North LaMadera, Norwood Village, addressed the Council, stating that they had experts in all phases of the problem to present evidence to the County Regional Planning Commission; that they had asked the Arcadia Planning Commission to study these records, which they did; that there was a claim made this evening that there was no evidence presented at the Planning Commission meeting that there was any objection whatever to the property south of Lower Azusa Road being used for a rock crusher; that this was their biggest objection, that of having the rock crusher so close to their homes; that they have asked that this property not be allowed for rock crushing operations at all: that there is no economic need for it in the County; that there is enough property zoned for gravel production In this county for the next 50 years' use; that the City ordinance states there is no desire of Arcadia to engage in industrial operations within the city -3- 5/21/57 3466 HEARING. .. limits; that the reason the residential area had••been Special Use built up since the beginning of the operations was Application that they -had been assured by.the'County that the line (Century Rock) .had been drawn for quarrying.and there would be no c further expansion; that the realty experts had shown a there was a depreciation in the value of their n properties;,and concluded.that the Council give full t". consideration of thePlanning Commission recommendation. i n Mrs. Edith Adams, 12135 Hallwood Drive, Norwood u Village, addressed the Council, stating that the claim e had been made that the trucks will use River Grade d Road, but that the trucks buying the products from Century Rock cannot be regulated by'the company as to the road to use; that they do.drive on Lower Azusa Road through Norwood Village; that it is a traffic hazard to the many school children who use that road; that the winds do not blow from the southwest to the northeast except on days when it rains; that the Air Pollution Control District studied the wind directions and found that during one part of the day from the east to the west, and in the late afternoon from the west to the east; that the dust from-the quarrying operations will blow toward Norwood Village; that they had requested that if the.special use permit were granted, the plant be located at the northeast corner so that it would be further away from their homes; that.their property has depreciated in value; that the noise from the operations is a serious detriment; that she did not approve of an eight foot fence next to her property; that to people who live in the area it is a serious matter. Mrs. Louise W.' Wordes, 12159 Cherrylee Drive, Norwood Village, addressed the Council, stating that she has a lovely home and beautiful yard; and asked the Council if they were going to let Mr. Rodeffer go below Azusa Road or put him further away. Mrs. Adams addressed the Council again, asking if anyone knew when the San Gabriel River would be in the channel; that if it were to be soon, it would be possible to make industrial property of the whole area. The City Engineer replied that he did not think it would be before two or three years; that nobody knows at the present time. Councilman Phillips asked Attorney Watson if he did not consider a change of zone from R -1 to M -2 a benefit as contrasted to a special use permit, referring back to Mr. Watson's statement that they would have no objection to the dedication of 30 feet so long as something was happening in the way of benefits to the client. Attorney Watson replied that M -2 is more desirable than R -1, but as his client was in the rock business it does-not serve any useful purpose so far as the use of his property is concerned. The City Clerk read a letter of protest received from Mr. Luther Grotke, 5330 North Durfee, E1 Monte. Councilman Reibold questioned Mr. Watson as to how much of the 13 acres would be used for the plant facilities. Mr. Watson referred the question to Mr. Rodeffer, who stated that about ten acres would be used for the plant facilities, including stock piles; -4- 5/21/57 346' HEARING that the remaining three acres at the point would be Special Use -too narrow for-'.stock piles. Upon further questioning Application . from Councilmen, Mr. Rodeffer stated that the material (Century Rock) would be moved from the quarry underneath Lower Azusa c „• Road by a conveyor line; that there would be no G �/a ! extraction from the 13 acres; that as a practical n matter, the trucks would travel River Grade Road as t it is shorter;'that with the addition of this land, i they contemplate running both operations at the same n time; with the one consideration that-they must u complete operations on city -owned land by a contractua3 e date so that the--operation of the property in d question would be secondary to that, but if they can complete that contract and operate the property under consideration at the same time, they would do so; that he believed they could; that their present operation is predicated upon Flood Control demands; that they must meet a deadline on thehr land by a certain date so it could be used'for.a spreading basin; that the present operation as well as the newly proposed operation will reach a depth "of about 60 feet; that as you go up stream the depth reaches 250 feet, but as you go south, there is a thinner alluvial fan. Mayor Dennis commented that all members of the Council had visited the operation and studied all documents presented at the Planning Commission. The City Attorney advised that the contract with the Flood Control requires that the entire area be excavated no later than 1968, but that it is divided into four or five areas, each one having a deadline of its own; that it is only the residual area on the extreme east that has the deadline no later than 1968, but the bulk of it had deadlines much in advance of that. Mrs. Dorothy Fulton, 12134 East Hemlock Street, Norwood Village, addressed the Council, asking if the permit were to be granted if they would abide by the original regulations and have the plant located in the northeast area. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be Closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Councilman Camphouse remarked that the Planning Com- mission hd done an admirable job, being acquainted with the facts for such a short'period. In looking at the map, he wondered if that was the correct orientation for north. The City Engineer tilted the map to what he believed was due north and south, which changed the picture of the directions. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council declare its intention to grant the special use permit for the entire area requested by Century Rock, Inc., restricting the thirteen acres south of Lower Azusa Road to plant site, storage, and related uses, and prohibiting any mining in said thirteen acres; that such permit be subject to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and to the working out of the details of the use of'the.property and proper provisions of our business license. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: -5- 5/21/57 3468 !. -. AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LETTER Invitation from the Chairman of "Azusa Golden Days" Azusa to enter a float in the parade on October 19, 1957. (Golden Days) Councilman Phillips remarked that the City has not 605nD entered floats in the Pasadena Rose Parade or other such events and that, in his opinion, the City should not enter into this activity unless it would be of interest to the local Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Dennis suggested the possibility that ' representation of the-City could be made by members of the Arcadia High'School Band. -6- 5/21/57 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Mayor be instructed to communicate with the Azusa Golden Days, explaining the position of the City.of Arcadia, and - suggesting the contacting of'Arcadia High School Band marching units or the local Chamber of Commerce. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and _carried unanimously. REQUEST Communication from Mr. Frank Marchese-requesting Bowling Alley modification of permit conditions for proposed bowling (Marchese) alley at Las Tunas Drive and E1 Monte Avenue. ioo gene McClosky, Attorney, addressed the Council on behalf of Mr. Frank - Marchese, requesting the review of new tentative plans ,drawn for the proposed bowling alley, wherein the cocktail lounge and restuarant would be separated by a wall from the recreation facilities; that this change was requested as they wished to apply for a bona fide liquor license for cocktail lounge; inasmuch as a licensed premises permit as required by the City Council does not permit the serving of meals. Mayor Dennis wanted to know the difference between this request and the original motion from the stand- point of the protection of the people who were interested in the juvenile problems. The City Attorney advised that the original proposal was for the bar, restaurant, and banquet room to be an integral part of the building, which housed also the bowling alleys; that the original motion was to grant the permit for the conduct of the bowling alleys; that is the only part of the operation which requires a permit from the Council; and that the Council's permit was - conditioned upon the liquor license, if any there be, being restricted to a licensed premises type of permit, covering the cocktail bar and banquet room; that after the action of the Council and further contacts with the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, applicant could not get a licensed premises permit for the banquet room or restaurant because no "meals may be served under such a permit and no more than 20 percent of the gross receipts of a business thereby licensed may be for food-items; that such a license defeated the very purpose of their application and the Council's motion; that it was impossible for applicant to do that for which the Council had granted permission; -6- 5/21/57 3469 boo that the new request is for a revision of the condi- tions of the permit which would envisage the approval of the revised plot plan which would separate the bowling alley entirely from that portion of the improvements in which food is sold, either in the banquet room, restaurant, or the bar, and would envisage a bona fide permit which will permit the sale of cocktails in the banquet room or whatever part they include.in their application for permit. Attorney McCloskey added that the banquet room, the cocktail lounge, and restaurant are the premises that will constitute the bona fide premise; that will be the only place where liquor will be served; that it will be separated by a wall from the rest of the building; that, however, the coffee shop will not sell liquor; it will have access to the concourse and the bowling lane and the billiard room; that there will be a common kitchen to serve the banquet room and other facilities, but the public will not have access to the kitchen. Councilman Reibold asked if these plans met with fire protection requirements. The City Engineer replied that they would not.be approved until they met all requirements of the building code. . Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the permit heretofore granted on March 19; 1957, to Frank Marchese to conduct a bowling alley at Las Tunas and E1 Monte Avenue, as amended on April 2, 19579 be further amended to read as follows: That a permit granted to Mr. Frank Marchese to conduct a bowling alley at the southeast corner of Las Tunas Drive and E1 Monte Avenue in the City of Arcadia, including billiards, restaurant, banquet room, coffee shop, and cocktail bar and lounge, upon the following express and continuing conditions: a. That applicant's property at said location be improved substantially in accordance with the revised plot plan submitted by applicant on this date and hereby approved, and that all business activities conducted on said property be conducted at the respective locations thereon shown. b. That if a permit to sell intoxicating liquor on any portion of the above described property at any time be applied for, the application therefor shall specify that no more than the banquet room, restaurant, cocktail bar, and lounge are to be licensed, and any liquor license issued, whether public premises or- bona fide restaurant, shall be so restricted. c. That no intoxicating liquor shall, by the permittee or his agents or employees, be permitted to be sold or consumed in or upon any portion of aforesaid premises other than the portion licensed in accordance with the preceding subsection. d. That all improvements on the premises shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with all applicable city ordinances and regulations. -7- 5/21/57 34'0 }'/00 e. That-the permit be applicable to the corporate form of ownership as proposed by applicant in his initial- application.. SALVATION ARMY (Salvage Drive) f. That each of the foregoing conditions shall be continuing in nature, and the violation of any one or more .thereof shall constitute grounds for the revocation -or modification of the permit hereby granted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Request of the Salvation Army,.Pasadena, to conduct a_door -to -door salvage campaign.. A representative of the Men's Social Service Depart- ment of the Salvation Army addressed the Council, explaining the- kind�of drive that would be conducted and relating the services of his organization. He was questioned by several of the Councilmen as to proposed procedure: Mayor Dennis remarked that the Council recently had a similar request from the Goodwill Industries and that the Council for some time has tried to discourage door -to -door solicitation. He asked if it would be possible for the organization to conduct a mail campaign and set up headquarters where people could bring their donations of materials. . The representative replied that their experience had proved that a campaign is not successful unless they make personal contacts from time to time with the home owners; that he thought a phone call was far more-obnoxious than house -to -house solicitation. Councilman Phillips commented that their policy in the past on salvage pickup has been to restrict all salvage pickup to an on -call basis. The Mayor continued that in the last two weeks he had answered five letters requesting door -to -door solici- tations; that in many instances they are in sympathy with the causes; that a short while ago the Goodwill Industries conducted a successful campaign through the Church-'of the Good Shepherd, where all materials to be donated mere brought to the Church, and from there picked up by the Goodwill Industries. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the request of the Salvation Army of Pasadena to conduct a door -to -door salvage campaign be denied, with the recommendation that an on =call, card, or telephone solicitation be used: Said.motion was seconded -by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -8- 5/21/57 34'71 PETITION. -FOR. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the ANNEXATION area located southeast of Arcadia in the vicinity of (Newell the Newell Estates not be annexed to the City of Estates) Arcadia. Jim - Coghlan, Attorney,.addressed the Council on behalf of the proponents for the annexation, request- ing a months continuance to allow the preparation of a factual and visual report in support of the proposed annexation for submission to the Council. Councilman. Camphouse remarked that,the Council is inclined to go along with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, but would extend the courtesy of deferring their decision for a month, if that is requested. Councilman Phillips stated that in his opinion certain of the areas left out should be controlled' by the Council; that otherwise he would not be interested in the annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the mat- ter of the proposed annexation be refefted.back to the Planning Commission for further report or recommendation after receipt of information to be tendered by the counsel for the proponents. Said motion was seconded by.Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ZONE CHANGE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution (Dollinger) No. 254) that approval be given the request of Mr. n �f G. Glenn Dollinger for a change of zone from Zone 3 �' 1 R -3 to Zone C -0 and .Zone D on property on the north side of Las Tunas Drive between E1 Monte Avenue and the Arcadia Wash channel, subject to the restriction as outlined in the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that a hearing be set for June 18, 1957, on the request for a change of zone on property located on the north side of Las Tunas -Drive between E1 Monte Avenue and the Arcadia Wash channel. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. SETBACK Recommendation of the Planning Commission that LAS TUNAS DR. Ordinance No. 257, establishing a 40 foot'setback on 416-ti Las Tunas Drive, be amended to eliminate such setback on the north side of Las Tunas Drive between El Monte Avenue and the Arcadia Wash channel. RESOLUTION The City Attorney advised that the proper action NO. 2890 under that particular ordinance is a resolution of uwmco intention to change the setback. He then presented, discussed, and read the -title of Resolution No..2890, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE THE SETBACK LINE HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED ON A PORTION OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE IN SAID CITY ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the readigg of the full body of Resolution No. 2890 be. waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote-as follows: -9- 5/21/57 34`72 AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold,•and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by.Councilmah Reibold that Resolution No. 2890 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1. file a map with the City Engineer; 2. install a sewer lateral for Parcel 2 and reserve a sewer easement over Parcel 2 for the existing sewer line from Parcel 1; 3: pay $25.00 recreation fee; 44 remove the existing garage from Parcel 2. No. 154 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot .Split No. 154 (Mr. B. B. Maynard, 912 South Second I�7,/ 3 Avenue) be denied because the division would create a commercial lot facing Second Avenue, which was not intended when the zone change was made; but if the request is granted, the following conditions be imposed: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. provide a. sewer lateral for Parcel 2. 3. "pay $25.00 recreation fee. The City Clerk read a letter of protest received from Mr. William Paul, 1810 South Santa Anita Avenue, regarding Lot Split No. 153: ,Mr. Paul addressed the not understand why the their building another area; that they had co Lemon Avenue. -10- Council, stating that he could Planning Commission disapproved house as there was sufficient )perated with the opening of 5/21/57 AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLITS Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot No. 152 Split No. 152 (Mr. Ray L. Scull, 231 East Longden 11 /'Vo Avenue) be approved, subject to the following condi- tions: 1. file _a final map with the City Engineer; 2, install a sewer lateral for-Parcel 2; 3. pay $25.00 recreation fee. No. 155 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 155 (Mrs. Dell Marie Dodge, 23 West Norman" Avenue) be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer;. 2. remove 3 feet from the service porch of dwelling on Lot 5; 3. remove the existing dwelling and garage from Lot 4; 4. construct a new driveway and garage for the dwelling on Lot 5. No. 153 Recommendation of the Planning'Commission that Lot Split No. 153 (Mr. William Paul, 1810 South Santa Anita Avenue, be denied as not conforming with the balance of the neighborhood; but if granted to impose the following conditions: 1. file a map with the City Engineer; 2. install a sewer lateral for Parcel 2 and reserve a sewer easement over Parcel 2 for the existing sewer line from Parcel 1; 3: pay $25.00 recreation fee; 44 remove the existing garage from Parcel 2. No. 154 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot .Split No. 154 (Mr. B. B. Maynard, 912 South Second I�7,/ 3 Avenue) be denied because the division would create a commercial lot facing Second Avenue, which was not intended when the zone change was made; but if the request is granted, the following conditions be imposed: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. provide a. sewer lateral for Parcel 2. 3. "pay $25.00 recreation fee. The City Clerk read a letter of protest received from Mr. William Paul, 1810 South Santa Anita Avenue, regarding Lot Split No. 153: ,Mr. Paul addressed the not understand why the their building another area; that they had co Lemon Avenue. -10- Council, stating that he could Planning Commission disapproved house as there was sufficient )perated with the opening of 5/21/57 34'73 The City Engineer reported that the area meets the 7500 square feet minimum, but that there would be two small lots among the other large lots on Santa Anita; that if the applicant needs expansion, he can build a second house without a lot split. Mr. Paul added that without a lot split they could not build a large enough house as they would have to stay 35 feet away from the present building. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split Nos. 152, 155, 154, and 153, and that the Council indicate their intention to grant Lot Split Nos. 152 and 155, subject to conditions of the Planning Commission, and disapprove Lot Split No. 154 and disapprove Lot Split No. 153 without prejudice, allowing Mr. Paul to -return with plans for further consideration by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LOT SPLITS Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot Split Final Approval No. 151 (Mr. Peter L. Dizikes, 2010 South Second No. 151 Avenue) be given final approval as all requirements n P. have been met. No. 132 Recommendation of the City Engineer that.Lot Split No. 132 (Frances Keller, 615 South Baldwin Avenue) be given final approval as all requirements have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendations of the City Engineer and grant Lot Split Nos. 151 and 132 as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Tract 23948 No. 23948, consisting of 12 lots on the east side of (Tentative Map) Lorena Avenue north of Colorado Boulevard be denied without prejudice, to be resubmitted if and when the ?� problems have been solved. The City Engineer reported that there is a drainage problem to be resolved; that the area sloped toward the wash and is almost as low as the wash itself; that the small remaining portion not contained in the subdivision be included. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and disapprove the tentative map of Tract No. 23948 without prejudice to its later reconsideration. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Reibold and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final 23143 map of Tract No. 23143, consisting of 43 lots located (Final Map) on the north extension of Highland Oaks Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Deed in fee to the City one -foot wide lots at the end of Highland Oaks Drive and Highland Vista Drive to control future extension of the streets. -11- 5/21/57 34'74 2. Include in the deed restrictions a clause to prohibit any change in'the direction of the flow.of the drainage from the lots. 3. Post the necessary bond to guarantee the improvement of all streets as required by ordinance. 4. Payment of'the following fees and deposits: 127 street trees @ $5.00 $635.00 14-steel street light poles @ $145.00 2030.00 4 street name signs @ $25.00 100.00 43 lots- recreation fee @'$25-00 loZ..0000 -12- 5/21/57 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve final map of Tract No. 23143, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commis- -sion and that the final map of Tract No. 23143 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of said City and to certify to the adoption and passage of said minute order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient surety bond guaranteeing certain improvements required in said Tract No. 23143. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRACT N0. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that 23145 revised tentative map of Tract No. 23145, consisting (Revised of 58.10ts located on the north side of Canyon Road, Tentative be approved, subject to the installation of all the Map) improvements required by ordinance and the payment of all usual fees-and deposits. -? The City Engineer explained and described all the revisions that have been made in the revised map. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revised tentative map of Tract No. 23145,,subject to the installation of all the improvements required by ordinance and the payment of all usual fees and deposits. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. WILDERNESS Councilman Camphouse felt that since these tracts AREA adjoining the wilderness area have been approved, development of the area should begin. Councilman ��. Reibold concurred so that the area would-be available for use by next year. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that an amount not to exceed $14,000.00 be appropriated from the Park and Recreational Facilities Fund for the initial-development of the wilderness area, and that the City Manager be instructed to work with the Recreation Committee of the Council to develop this area in an orderly manner. -12- 5/21/57 34'75 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT- None TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Water Superintendent and City 21033 Engineer that the improvements of Tract No. 21033 (Completion) be accepted and that the bonds posted by the subdivider be released. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Water Superintendent and the City Engineer and accept the improvements of Tract No. 21033 for maintenance and that the bonds posted by the subdivider be released. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None STATE HIGHWAY' Submission of the report of budgetin of State Gas GAS TAX Tax Funds for the fiscal year 1957 -5U'• . BUDGET Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City afiDp'E, Council approve the City Engineer's report of budgeting of State Gas Tax Funds for the fiscal year 1957 -58. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None CONFERENCE Recommendation of the City.Manager that the City ATTENDANCE Council approve the Recreation Director's attendance uxm at the State Board meeting of the California Recrea- tion Society at Cambria Pines Lodge on May 17 and 13, 1957• Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the attendance of the Recreation Director at the State Board meeting of the California Recreation Society at Cambria Pines Lodge on May 17 and 13, 1957; and that the expenditure be substantiat- ed by itemized expense account approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None PERSONNEL Recommendation of the Personnel Board that salary BOARD schedules be adjusted for the following: Assistant Superintendent (Water Department) from Schedule No. 37 ($136 -592) to Schedule No. 39 ($511 -622) -13- 5/21/57 34"76 Associate Civil Engineer from'Schedule No. 38 -($498 -607) to Schedule No. 39 ($511 -622) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board of May 151 19571 and approve salary adjustments, effective as of July 1, 1957, as follows: Assistant Superintendent (Water Department) be adjusted from Schedule No. 37 ($486 -592) to Schedule No. 39 ($511 -622). Associate Civil Engineer be adjusted from Schedule No. 38 ($498 -607) to Schedule No. 39 ($511 -622) Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows.:" AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None AM ARCADIA Messrs. Nelms H. Black, Robert L. D'Arcy, and Morris MUSIC J. Kaplan appeared before the Council to present CLUB their report of the donations and expenditures of ri the Arcadia Music Club Band in connection with the T participation of the band in the Presidential Inaugural Parade. Mayor Dennis complimented the committee on their efforts for the band and thanked them for appearing at this•meeting. He ordered the report filed. LITTLE LEAGUE Mr. Al Ryness, 1100 Paloma Drive, addressed the Council in regard to the Arcadia Coast Little League activities at Vista Park; that in 1954 there was an. agreement with the City about the operations at Vista Park for that year only; that they played there in 1955 and 1956 with no clearly defined rights or permission to use the facility or no clearly de- fined liability, insurance -wise. Mr. Ryness stated they would appreciate a lease or agreement for such use wherein would be outlined when and how they may use the facility, their liability, as well as the City's liability. Mayor Dennis advised that this matter is currently under study by the City Manager, the Recreation Commission, and the Director.of Recreation, and they will submit a recommendation to the Council after consultation with the members of the Little League and the operators; that the Council recognizes there is a problem that is not only of the Coast Little League but of the other Leagues who will have to move from-City property by the end of summer. Mr. Ryness continued that theirs was an immediate problem as to liability; whether they come solely under the Recreation Department, the City Council, or the City Attorney: The City Attorney advised that this started with the American and National Little Leagues on the City Hall property; there was a lease year by year which provided for a $100,000 policy of public liability insurance; then the Coast Little League was granted permission to use Vista Park upon the same general conditions that were provided in the American and -14- 5/21/57 34'7'7 National Little_League agreements; that since that time it has become necessary to issue cancellation a1DF�D notices as to the City Hall property; that it is now under consideration by the Recreation Director and the Recreation Commission to work out a program whereby all appropriate leagues or associations will be accorded facilities in such a manner so that there will be fuller use of the facilities as has been true in the past; that as to the liability, the City's liability when it is not a participant in the program is restricted to the dangerous or defective condition of public property which the public is permitted to use; that the Little League's liability might be.greater or lesser than that; that the City requires organizations using City property to carry their own Insurance. In amounts which are deemed reasonable and necessary in light of their activity; that'the primary responsibility would lie on the part of the City; that the City's liability increases when it takes'an active part in the activity, so that if the.League were to become an activity of the Recreation Department, then the City would assume an additional liability in the nature of negligence on the part of the supervision; that he.felt under the present arrangement in the Coast Little League's case, the City's sole liability would be for the condition of the grounds; that if a boy fell from the bleachers (as Mr. Ryness asked) the-City would most likely be sued as it.had no insurance against being sued, but its liability would be relatively small. Mayor Dennis did not believe there was any program to move any of the Little Leaguesfrom their present areas this summer; that' as far as next year is concerned, there would be a program to share Vista Park with other leagues. Mr. Richard Klein, 430 South Old Ranch Road, . addressed the Council, stating that they had about $5,000 invested in Vista Park; that the City furnishes the water, but that they are maintaining the park; that they have a problem because there is a question of playing softball on a Little League diamond; but that the problem would be solved if there is to be a meeting of the minds. BEAUTIFICATION Councilman Jacobi gave a report of the committee's REPORT work on the over -all beautification of the City; { that they had met with the City Manager, City Boom Engineer, and Mr. George Roach,Consultant; that tentative sketches had been prepared for a suggested treatment for beautification both on Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The City Engineer displayed the sketches and described them. Councilman Jacobi added that another committee meeting was set for May 28 at the Arboretum. CAPITAL Councilman Camphouse commented on the progress report PROJECTS of the Capital Projects Committee; that one of the first things they felt was of importance was the consideration of the storm drain ditch at the point / / of the Hospital site which runs from Holly to the main channel; that this should be brought under a culvert, and that the whole intersection should be brought together under one project. The City Engineer recommended that consideration be given to the construction of a storm drain enclosing -15- 5/21/57 34"7S the present open channel on_City -owned property northerly of Huntington Boulevard, east bound, lying . between Holly'Avenue and the Arcadia Wash, at an approximate cost -of $32,400.00; and that this be done before•next yearts rains. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize the City engineering force to prepare plans and estimates; that the City Engineer report to the Council when bids are ready to be acted upon;'and that an amount not to'exceed $32,400 be appropriated from the Capital Improvements Pund for such project. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried.bn roll call,vote as follows:;. AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and'Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None PONY LEAGUE Request from the Recreation Department that approval REQUEST be-given the request of the Arcadia Pony League to ROOM install facilities (as stated in letter of Recreation Director, -dated May 21, 1957) at Bonita Park, with no cost to the City, subject to conditions as out - lined in said letter. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the request of the Arcadia Pony League and grant them permission to install facilities,._ as given in the Recreation Director's letter of May 21, 1957, subject to the conditions therein given. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION The City Manager read a communication received from (Mrs. Wheeler) Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wheeler, Jr., 228 East Sycamore Avenue, asking reconsideration of their lot split request which had been denied previously: The City Attorney advised that it is proper to reconsider the application provided there is new evidence, but that he did not discern any new evidence in the letter. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the com- munication be filed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse. Councilman Jacobi commented that he, with Councilmen Phillips and Reibold, had inspected the lot in question; that the street is blocked off at both ends; that the back end of the lot comes up to the boulevard, and that there is no possibility that the street can ever be opened; at the present time the area is in weeds; that if a street were allowed to go in there, there would be a better situation than is existing now. Councilman Phillips remarked that,they are trying to control multiple buildings on R -1 lots. Councilman Reibold felt that this was a peculiar situation; that everyone seems to have done something -16- 5/21/57 34'9 wrong; that if you'look at the area, it.is a peculiar arrangement in that, in essence, there are two lots and the request is to deed -to the people who would buy the rear portions of each of these two lots a strip down through-the center which gives them their driveway down to the street; that this arrangement may sound strange, but there are already a few others just like that in the neighborhood. The City Engineer displayed a map of the area and described it in detail. Mrs. D. C. Wheeler, Jr., addressed the Council, requesting that they give reconsideration to her lot split request. Councilman Dennis' motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips, and Dennis NOES: Councilmen Jacobi and Reibold ABSENT: None DOWNTOWN The City Manager read a letter received from Mr. ARCADIA Roy Long, President of Downtown Arcadia Business BUSINESS Association, requesting permission to place about ASSOCIATION 300 posters on lamp posts on the main business streets in the city, to be displayed from June 17 to Mno�n July 6, 19571, inclusive; that a community -wide "Save'a'Rama celebration is being planned for the week of,July 1 through July 6. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that a letter be sent to the Downtown Arcadia Business Association that the City Council is interested in the development of the downtown area, but they do not grant permission to display posters on the lamp Posts. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None WEST ARCADIA The City Manager read a communication received from "OUTDOOR LIVING Mr. Henry H. Sylvester, President of the West Arcadia FAIR" Business Association, requesting permission to hold Mo60D an "outdoor Living Fair on June 27, 28,'and 29, 1957, in the Hub parking area west of Hinshaw's. Mayor Dennis requested that the matter be referred to the City Manager for his investigation and recom- mendation. LETTER Communication from Mr. Everett B. Mansur, Planning MANSUR Consultant, resigning from the position of consultant RESIGNATION to the Planning Commission. owumd Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that the resignation of Mr. Everett B. Mansur as Planning Consultant be accepted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. -17- 5/21/57 3480 RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read in NO. 2887 full Resolution No. 2887, entitled: "A..RESOLUTION OF • THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INDOMD GRANTING A VARIANCE AND A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A MORTUARY AT 611 ./)101 WEST DUARTE..ROAD IN SAID CITY ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2887 be'adopteA. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips; Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented discussed,cand, read the NO. 2884 title of Resolution No. 288+, entitled:• "A RESOLUTION WDOCCD OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2884 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilmen Reibold that Resolution No. 2834 be adopted. Said motion was .seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2885 title of Resolution No. 2885, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, Mao DESIGNATING LAWRENCE W. LARSON,' THE CITY CONTROLLER, AS AGENT AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR APPEARANCE IN ALL SMALL CLAIMS COURT ACTIONS INVOLVING THE CITY OF ARCADIA". Motion was made'by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2885 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYESs Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilmen Jacobi that Resolution No. 2835 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilmen Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse;,Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -18- 5/21/57 3481 RESOLUTION _The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the_ NO. 2886 title of Resolution No. 2886, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, "jpp1BD DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE -TO PERMIT THE 1` OPERATION OF A.PHARMACY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EL MONTE AVENUE AND LAS TUNAS DRIVE ". Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2886 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motionr7a- e by' Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2886 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 982 title of Ordinance No. 982,_entitled_ "AN ORDINANCE OF _)C15 RECLASSIFYING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY.AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE PR -1 AND ZONED, AND ZONE C -2 AND ZONE D ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 982 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call,vote,as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacob'. 1, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 982 be introduced., Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2889 title of Resolution No. 2889, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY ". Motion was made by Councilman-Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2889 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -19_. 5/21/57 3482 ADJOURNMENT Notion was made by Councilman-Reibold that Resolution No. 2389 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried ATTEST: �t �er -20- 5/21/57 N 3843 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., June 4, 1957. - INVOCATION Rev. A. Leonard Gilmour of the Arcadia Friends Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis ABSENT: None APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the OF minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1957, be MINUTES approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PRESENTATION Messrs. Robert W. Dow and Dwight L. Hulse, former (Mrs. Verner) mayors of the City of Arcadia, were guests of the Council. At the request of Mayor Dennis, Mr. Dow 1NEm presented a plaque -to Mrs. Eunice Verner in appreciation of her fifteen years of service as a reporter covering the City news of Arcadia for the Monrovia News Post. Mrs. Verner recently retired from this position. Mr. Harry Russell, Chairman of the Recreation Commis- sion, was also a guest of the Council. HEARING Application of Mr. Wallace W. Neugent, owner of ( Neugent) Neugent Motors, for a permit to conduct a used car sale business at 421 East Huntington Drive. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. Mr. Wallace W. Neugent addressed the Council, describing the area and location of the proposed business. The City Manager read the Police Department investiga- tion report and recommended approval of the application. Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Notion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the application of Neugent Motors for a .permit to conduct a used car sale business at 421 East Huntington Drive, and that the unused portion of the .- investigation fee be returned to the applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None M , APPEAL Appeal of Mrs. Dorothy Lo Giudice from recommendation of (Lo Giudice) the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 253) that a zone variance be limited to a period of five years for the conduct of a nursery school at 530 South Las Tunas Drive and that the number of pupils be limited to 20, Mrs. Lo Giudice's appeal is for a permanent variance. The City Clerk read the letter of appeal (accompanied with names of adjacent property owners).and reported that this matter required a hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that a hearing on the appeal of Mrs. Dorothy Lo Giudice from the Planning Commission Resolution No. 253.be.set for July 16, 1957. Said motion was seconded by.Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. W A B A Recommendation of the City Manager that a permit be (Fair) granted to the West Arcadia Business Association to hold an "Outdoor Living Fair" on June 27, 28, and,29, 1957, in WDSxsq the Hub parking area west of Hinshaws.. -Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that permission be granted to the West Arcadia Business Association as outlined in the City'Manager's recommendation of May 28, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. D A B A Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council (Business disapprove the request of the Downtown Arcadia Business promotion) Association to install popters on downtown light wD standards for their "Save -A -Rama" sale to be held the week of July 1 to 6,'1957, as it does not lend itself to a program of beautification of the City. Mr.'T. C. Sullivan, Jr., President of Downtown Arcadia Business Association, addressed the Council, reading the Association's letter to.the Council. He explained that this event was a promotional sale for all downtown merchants to tie in with the opening of Glendale Federal Savings.. He displayed a poster similar to the type they requested to display on the City light standards. He added that a drawing for prizes will be held on Friday night, July 5, 1957• Councilman Reibold felt that they were interested in promoting any business activity of the.shopping area and that a permit should be granted. Upon questioning from Councilman Phillips as to whether "Save -A- Rama" was a copyrighted'slogan, a representative from the Glendale Federal Savings answered that it was coined by the Savings organization and it was not copy- righted. Mayor Dennis and Councilman Camphouse objected to the use of the expression "Thrift Twins" in their advertising as it was identifying one business organization only; that they did not believe in promotionaa• campaign for a single business organization; that -this would be estab- lishing a precedent. Councilman Reibold felt there'should be no concern as what this may lead to since there were about 150 other merchants joining in the promotion venture. Mr. Sullivan disagreed with the Councilmen who felt that the term "Thrift Twins" should be excluded from their advertising, adding that it is already included in their _ -2- 6/4/57 3845 window banners, their,mailing-pieces, and other forms of advertising. The City Engineer interpolated that should permission be granted, it would be his recommendation not to allow posters to be attached to signal lights, but confined to the light standards. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation -of the City Manager and disapprove the request of the Downtown Arcadia Business Association to install posters on street poles. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and failed by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis NOES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold ABSENT: None ' Motion was then made by Councilman Reibold that permission be granted the Downtown Arcadia Business Association to install posters on downtown light standards, light signals not to be included, for their "Save -A- Rama" sale to.be held the week of July 1 to 6, 1957: Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, and Reibold NOES: Councilmen Camphouse and Dennis ABSENT: None SALE OF. Recommendation of City Manager that permission be FIREWORKS granted to the American Legion, Arcadia Post No. 247, to sell fireworks and conduct a fireworks display in the County Park, and that the $1,500 license fee be waived. The.City Manager reported that all state and city regulations have been met, and that a list of locations has been specified in the application. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant the request of the American Legion, Arcadia Post No. 247, to sell fireworks; that the $1,500.00 license fee be refunded to the applicant upon the stipulation that a fireworks display be conducted in the County Park on the night of July 4, 1957; and that Section 18, Ordinance No. 737, as amended by Ordinance No. 823, be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLITS Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. .156 (Mrs. Betty St. Clair, 501 West Norman Avenue) NO. 156 be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. payment of $25.00 recreation fee; 3. remove the chicken shed and chicken cage at the rear of Parcel 2 as indicated on the application. -3- 6/4/57 a 1 NO. 157 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 157-(Mr. Maurice A. Herkner, 807 Arcadia Avenue) be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. remove the abandoned chicken coop at the rear of Parcel 1; 3. leave all buildings on Parcel 1 with conforming side yards. . NO. 158 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 158 (Mr. A. H. Rude, 143 East Sycamore Avenue) be approved, subject to the following condition: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer. Councilman Phillips remarked that Lot Split No. 157 was a request to divide 8 feet from one lot to add to a 40 foot lot to the east; that Lot Split No..158 is the improvement of a small lot by adding a small parcel, which would be taken from an undivided corner lot; that he approved the recommendations. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split Nos. 156, 157, and 158, and that the Council indicate i is intefition to grant the lot splits as requested, in compliance with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded. by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. FINAL Recommendation of the City Engineer that Lot Split No. LOT SPLIT 130 (Mr. Paul 0. Sterling and Mr. Don H. Walters, No -130 702 -712 East Camino Real Avenue) be given final approval as all conditions have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, and that Lot-Split No. 130 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ANNEXATION Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City PROPOSAL Council approve commencement proceedings for the annexation of certain property located west.of Baldwin Avenue between Live Oak Avenue and the Arcadia boundary near Duarte Road, and south of Duarte Road from the Arcadia boundary near Baldwin Avenue to the southerly prolongation of Michillinda Avenue. The City Engineer displayed a map and illustrated the area in the proposed annexation. The City Attorney advised that no petition may be circulated within an inhabited area until the Council by resolution has given its consent so to do;:that the resolution may impose the conditions upon which the Council will permit the petition to be circulated; it will describe the territory; it may contain a provision which will automatically include the territory within - the Arcadia School District - if it does not contain such a provision, action will be taken by County Superintendent of Schools; if there is to be an annexation fee, it must be spelled out, and so forth. J-4- 6/4/57 384'7 • Councilman Phillips wanted to know if the criteria of the acceptance had been set up, to which the City Engineer replied in the negative. The City Engineer added that the Planning Commission report measured only those matters which affect planning; that reports from the staff, such as the Fire Department and Water Depart- ment had been submitted to the Planning Commission for their study of the matter. Councilman Reibold remarked that he was in favor of the annexation but he was not cognizant of the criteria to be used regarding streets, water, and so forth. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney and City Manager be instructed to submit a recommendation for the preparation of a resolution at some future council meeting. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. FLOOD CONTROL Recommendation of the City Engineer that an agreement AGREEMENT -be executed with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District wherein the District pay the City $200.00 for each Deodar tree removed in the construction of the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash. The City Engineer reported that two trees had been removed, and that the money paid the City goes into the Tree Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the removal of trees as described in the City Engineer's letter of May 29, 1957; said agreement to be approved in form by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. CITY HALL Recommendation of the.City Engineer that the City IMPROVEMENTS Council approve the plans and specifications for the construction work in the improvement of the rear �,�� •,� elevation of the existing City Hall and the repainting of the same building. The City Engineer reported that the estimated cost would be $2,300 for the painting and $18,9.00 for the remodeling of the rear of the building; that the total of the two projects, $21,200,would be higher than the amount of $18,500 set aside for this particular work. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the plans and specifications, submitted by the City Engineer, for the construction and painting of the existing City Hall; and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the same to be received July 1, 1957, at 11 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously.. CAMP.-FIRE Recommendation of the Recreation Commission that the GIRLS City Council approve the request of Camp Fire Girls, (Arcadia) Arcadia Council, to use the rear area of City -owned property at 645 Fairview Avenue for a two -week Day Camp WDWD period, beginning July 9, 1957. Mr. Harry Russell, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, reported that this site was proposed for the younger Camp Fire Girls; that the older girls would be using the site in Sierra Madre. , -5- 6/4/57 38AS Upon questioning from Mayor Dennis, the City Engineer reported there would be no'addi,tional.cost to the City; that the use of'picnic tables, benches, and other facilities was customarily provided. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and approve the use of the site as a day •camp for the Camp Fire Girls, as stipulated in their letter of May 29, 1957; Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. CITY PROPERTY Report from the Recreation Commission that they are PROPOSED USE currently conducting a complete investigation and analysis of the proposal of the Arcadia Recreational Development Company to lease an area.ln the City -owned Rio Hondo property for a nine -hole golf - course; that a recommendation will be forthcoming after the next meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 20,:1957. Councilman Phillips reiterated the feeling tie expressed in a previous meeting that there would have to be more money involved.than 3 percent of the gross receipts before he would be interested in the proposal. Mayor Dennis ordered the.matter to be held over until the next regular meeting. VECTOR Health and Sanitation Commission summary of the Vector CONTROL Control Report of June, 1956, by Messrs. Soroker and REPORT Magy that Arcadia does not have a particularly critical ,Np fly problem, with the exception of a few small areas, but.that constant vigilance and strict adherence to the program outlined in their letter of May 20, 1957, can further reduce the fly population in Arcadia. The City Manager reported that $1,000.00 has been set aside in the new budget for the health and sanitation program. Mayor Dennis ordered the communication filed. COUNTY Notices from the County Boundary Commission that the BOUNDARY City of. E1 Monte has filed proposals for the annexation COMMISSION of territories known as Annexation No. 125 and ,NDOMD Annexation No..126.. The City Engineer reported that Annexation No. 125 covers one block on,Central- Avenue, approximately 1} miles south of Lower Azusa Road, and Annexation No. 126 covers three lots and is below the San Bernardino Freeway; that the annexations are of no'interest to the City of Arcadia. -6- 6/4/57 Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the letters be filed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi..and carried unanimously. BIDS Recommendation of the City Clerk that she be authorized Legal to call for bids for the publishing of legal notices Advertising for the fiscal year 1957 -58 in a newspaper of general circulation. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to call for bids for legal printing as outlined in her letter of May 31, 1957 such bids to be called for June 17, 1957, at 11 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. -6- 6/4/57 4 V • FILING Recommendation of the City Clerk that the Filing SYSTEM Technician of Remington Rand be retained for the remain - der of the month of June, after her present contract wDxEO expires, said contract expiring June 12, 1957; that an appropriation of $500,00 be made. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Clerk that the Remington Rand Filing Technician be retained for the balance of the 1956-57 fiscal year; and that $500.00 be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to Account No. 103.20 for such file installation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None BUDGET The City Manager submitted the proposed budget for the 1957 -1958 fiscal year, stating that three copies would be given to the City Clerk for public perusal, and that copies would be supplied the newspapers. The City Manager added.that they were able to maintain the present tax rate'and also improve services and continue the capital outlay program. Mayor Dennis commented that the Council has met in committee and spent considerable time in going over the budget with the City Manager. He felt the'City Manager should be commended on a very fine budget, particularly for the fact that the City has expanded its services and maintain the capital projects program and still ad- here to. the tax rate on a pay -as- you -go basis. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that a hearing on the budget be set for June 18, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. INSURANCE Recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the proposal of the Arcadia Insurance WEXtr Agents Association for the renewal of the comprehensive general liability and automobile fire and theft insurance for the forthcoming year, said policy expiring on June 4, 1957. The City Manager reported that a binder has been secured to cover the City for another 60 days, up to August 4; that he had endeavored to have this policy cover false arrest, libel, and so forth,' but was informed that a domestic market does not consolidate comprehensive general liability with the exposures of false arrest, libel, slander, malicious prosecution or invasion of privacy. The City Manager added that Lloyds of London is the only company handling such coverage. Councilman Camphouse thought they should check more thoroughly as they had a policy of submitting this to bid. Mayor Dennis remarked that he felt the same way; that by submitting it to bid in the past, they had increased the coverage about 300 percent. Councilman Phillips offered to serve on a committee to study the matter as he had been on the previous committee which recommended the submission of the insurance policy to bid. -7- 6/4/57 3g50 1ND°�D. Mayor Dennis ordered the matter to the next regular meeting, at which would submit a recommendation. He Phillips, Chairman, and Councilman Manager as members of a committee a recommendation on this matter. be held.over until time a committee appointed Councilman Jacobi and City to study and submit ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 982 title of Ordinance No. 982,-entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Wo" OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE PR -1 AND ZONE D, AND ZONE C-2-AND ZONE D ". Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of-the full body of Ordinance No. 982 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis. NOES: None- ABSENT: Bone Nootion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Ordinance 'Wo. 982 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows; AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the NO. 983 title of-Ordinance No. 983, entitled: r'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE M -2 ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 983 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Notion was made..by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 983 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the NO. 2888 title of Resolution No. 2888, entitled: "A RESOLUTION j "DEUD OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN-REAL PROPERTY IN THE "D" ZONE (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) ". -8- 6/4/57 3851 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2888 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution• No. 2888 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2891 _ title of Resolution No. 2891, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, mDW, REQUESTING EXCLUSION FROM THE REFUSE TRANSFER OR DISPOSAL SYSTEM OR BOTH, OF THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA LYING WITHIN COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2891 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2891 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Discussion was held on tax information pertaining to Sanitation District No. 15. Councilman Camphouse requested the City•Clerk to commun- icate with Sanitation District No. 15 regarding the preliminary budget and that she report back to the Council on such information. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2892 title of Resolution No. 2892, entitled: "A RESOLUTION WDD(6U OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,-CALIFORNIA, CREATING THE POSITION OF PLANNING TECHNICIAN IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE ". Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2892 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -9- 6/4/5? 38 .52 Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Resolution No. 2892 be adopted.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed. and read the NO. 2893 title of Resolution No.*2893, entitled: "A RESOLUTION �D OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of- Resolution No. 2893.be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis ' NOES: None''. ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2893 be adopted. Said motion.was seconded by Councilman Reibold, and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None APPRAISAL The City Attorney advised that sometime ago the - FEE Council had approved the appraisal of property in q Vehicle Parking District No..l by Mr. J. A. Mann; that the amount of the fee for such services is $300.00; and he recommended approval of such bill. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the payment of $300.00 to Mr. J. A. Mann for appraisal services performed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None MAYFLOWER The City Manager read a letter from Mr. C. J. Klingler. VILLAGE President of the Mayflower Village improvement, IMPROVEMENT Association, Incorporated, requesting a meeting to ASSOCIATION discuss annexation to the City of Arcadia. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that this be taken under advisement as there are several matters of criteria the Council has not resolved as yet, and that the City Manager be instructed to write Mr. Klingler, advising him that the Council will meet with him at a later date. Motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. -10- 6/4/57 38.53 APPRAISAL The City Engineer reported that sometime ago the SERVICES Council had instructed the staff to investigate the possibilities of acquiring certain properties in the WDG City and to recommend an appraiser to do this work in the event the City had to resort to condemnation pro- ceedings; that he recommends Mr. J. A. Mann to appraise certain properties for fire station purposes at a fee not to exceed $600.00. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Mr. J. A. Mann be retained to appraise certain properties in the City of Arcadia for fire station purposes at a fee not to exceed $600.00, to be paid from the Council Contingen- cy Fund in the 1956 -57 budget. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously, Attest: City Clerk 1 ROBERT�.;'i9E S,` MAYOR -11- 6/4/57 3854 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., June 18, 1957. INVOCATION The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Gerald O'Keeffe of the Holy Angels Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes OF of the regular meeting of June 4, 1957, be approved. MINUTES Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and .carried unanimously. BOY ,..The•-Boy Scouts from'�San Gabriel Valley Troup No. 104 SCOUTS,., _,jjwere welcomed -td the l ineeting by Mayor Dennis. They were 1NWexno .. - attending this meeting" to earn a merit badge for a citizenship 'award. EXCHANGE Misses Jytta Busk (Denmark) and Efie Halkia (Greece) STUDENTS and Mr. John Cowdell (New Zealand), exchange students IN00= who attended school in Arcadia the past year, were presented with scrolls by Councilmen Reibold, Jacobi, and Phillips; respectively., These scrolls were presented as a token of good will and friendship from this city to their own families and countries. HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution (Dollinger) No. 254) that the City Council grant a change of zone from Zone R north side of Las, Tunas Drive o property he venue and the Arcadia Wash channel, setting out the specific requirements to be included in the regulations of Zone D. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. He then asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard on the matter. There was no response. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting the zone change, in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 254, and a resolution imposing the architectural regulations recommended by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HEARING Recommendation ar the - Planning- C-omm3asion-that v.dinance (Setback) No. 257, establishing a 40- foot.setback on Las Tunas Drive, be amended to eliminate such setback on the north side of Las Tunas Drive between E1 Monte Avenlze and the Arcadia Wash channel. (This property has been recommended for a change of zone from Zone R -3 to Zone C-0 3855 j/�� and Zone D, which will require a front yard of not less � than 10 feet. The property on the south side of the street is -in -Zone C -2 with no setback required.) Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. He then asked If anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the recommendation. There was no response. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously, Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 257,in conformity with the Planning Com- mission recommendation of May 16, 1957. Said motion was seconded by,Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. HEARING Application of Dick Thayer, 124 Bast Foothill, to (Thayer) auction real estate, located in Lucerne Valley, at the Thayer Real Estate Office on July 12, 1957. p Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. He then asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the �\ •� „jJ-`1 granting of the permit. gaere was no response. l� Mr. Richard K. Thayer,,the applicant,, addressed the Council. Upon questioning from members- ofs,the Council, he stated that only real estate would'-be auctioned; that he estimated the number of people attending would be about fifty; that if the number attending would be too large to be accommodated in the office, the auction would be held on the parking lot in the rear of the property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by.Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve the permit requested by Mr. Richard K. Thayer to.hold an auction of real estate'at 124 East Foothill Boulevard on July 12, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the unused portion of the investigation fee, as determined by the City Manager, be refunded to the applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse HEARING Report of the Director of Public Works showing cost of (weeds) removing noxious or dangerous weeds in the City of Arcadia for 1956-57. The City Engineer reported that a copy of the report has been posted on the bulletin board for more than a week, the law requiring that it be posted -for a minimum of three days. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. He then asked if anyone in the audience wished to protest the weed abate- ment program or the assessments which have been placed against their property. There was no response. -2- 6/18/57 3853 'The,City Attorney advised that the City Charter requires that the budget be prepared and presented to the Council at least 35 days prior to its adoption; that at least 10 days prior thereto, the Council set a date for a hearing on its adoption; and that copies be on file for public inspection with the City Clerk; that at the last meeting the Council had set this evening as the date for the public hearing and ordered copies filed with the City Clerk; and that this is the time for any interested r persons, to speak' iwith-respect to any portion of the budget as proposed and filed with the City Clerk; that at the conclusion of the hearing, the Council shall consider any recommendations made, may make any further revisions they deem necessary, -and then at that time may adopt the budget. The City Clerk reported that there were no written com- munications. Mayor Dennis inquired if anyone in the audience wished to be heard on the matter of the proposed budget. There was no response. Then-the City Manager recommended three amendments to the budget, items which were inadvertently overlooked previously; namely, that the following accounts be _amended as follows: Account No. 107 (City Attorney) - An item of $480 be included as a car•allowance for the Assistant to the City Attorney. Account No. 130 (Building Division) - Wages for the Chief Building Inspector should be corrected to read "Range $511 - -$622 Annual $6,740" Account 130 -9 should be increased $480.00 to cover.transportation coat for the Chief Building Inspector in.an amount of $40.00 per month. Account No. 133 (Equipment Division) - The amount of $12,200 in Account No. 133 -12 (lubricants and parts) should be changed to $14,500.00. The City Manager further recommended that $1.614.00, the total amount of the increases, be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to the respective accounts listed above. -3 6/18/57 The City Clerk reported that she had received no written protests.'--' Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded•.by Councilman Reibold and carried.unanimously. Motion was•made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve and confirm the assessments and order that they be-placed on the tax rolls for the next fiscal .year. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. HEARINU Proposed budget for the ensuing year. (budget) Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open on the considera- tion of the proposed tudget.for the fiscal year 1957- 1958. 'The,City Attorney advised that the City Charter requires that the budget be prepared and presented to the Council at least 35 days prior to its adoption; that at least 10 days prior thereto, the Council set a date for a hearing on its adoption; and that copies be on file for public inspection with the City Clerk; that at the last meeting the Council had set this evening as the date for the public hearing and ordered copies filed with the City Clerk; and that this is the time for any interested r persons, to speak' iwith-respect to any portion of the budget as proposed and filed with the City Clerk; that at the conclusion of the hearing, the Council shall consider any recommendations made, may make any further revisions they deem necessary, -and then at that time may adopt the budget. The City Clerk reported that there were no written com- munications. Mayor Dennis inquired if anyone in the audience wished to be heard on the matter of the proposed budget. There was no response. Then-the City Manager recommended three amendments to the budget, items which were inadvertently overlooked previously; namely, that the following accounts be _amended as follows: Account No. 107 (City Attorney) - An item of $480 be included as a car•allowance for the Assistant to the City Attorney. Account No. 130 (Building Division) - Wages for the Chief Building Inspector should be corrected to read "Range $511 - -$622 Annual $6,740" Account 130 -9 should be increased $480.00 to cover.transportation coat for the Chief Building Inspector in.an amount of $40.00 per month. Account No. 133 (Equipment Division) - The amount of $12,200 in Account No. 133 -12 (lubricants and parts) should be changed to $14,500.00. The City Manager further recommended that $1.614.00, the total amount of the increases, be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to the respective accounts listed above. -3 6/18/57 385'7 There being no other person desiring to be heard, rt /aJ motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing J be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOBS: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that.the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1957 -1958, as ordered by the City Council on June 4, 1957, to be filed with the City Clerk for public inspection, be amended as follows: Account No. 107, City Attorney. An item of $480.00 be included as a car allowance for the Assistant to the City Attorney; Account No. 130, Building Division. Wages for the Chief Building Inspector should be corrected to read "Range $511 - $622, Annual $6,740 "; Account 130 -9 be increased $480.00 to cover transportation cost for the Chief Building Inspector in an amount-of $40.00 per month; Account No. 133, Equipment Division. The amount of $12,200 in Account No.*133-12 (lubricants and parts) should be changed to $14,500.00; and that this total amount of.$3,614.00- be'transferred to the respective accounts from the Council Contingency Fund. Said motion was seconded -by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: Noi►e ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney advised that if it be the Council's NO. 2897 desire to adopt the budget at this time, it is done by resolution. He then breeented, discussed and read the Maw title of Resolution No. 2897, entitled: AA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING OFFICIAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1957 - 1958, a copy of which had previously been sent to the City Council. He further stated that he would recommend one minor change in the resolution as prepared by him and sent to them for their prior inspection, namely, the elimination of the word "existing" as it occurs on the next to the last line of page 2 of the resolution as presented; he further explained that as drawn, the resolution would permit the creation of temporary positions only in classifications already existing within a given department, whereas experience indicates that more often than not the temporary position of a classi- fication not already existing in's department.is more desirable and practical. Motion was made by.Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2897 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows•: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -4- 6/18/57 38:x$ RESOLUTION No. 2898 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Section 3 of `Resolution No. 2897, as.presented, be.smended by deleting the word "exi-sting ".on the next.to the last line of page 2 thereof. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2897, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OFFICIAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1957 - 1958 ", as hereinbefore amended, be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the title of Resolution No. 2896, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, READOPTING THE OFFICIAL FIVE -STEP SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE VARIOUS POSITIONS.IN THE CITY EMPLOY, ESTABLISHING .AND REAFFIRMING THE VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY, ASSIGNING'NEIi SCHEDULE NUMBERS TO SUCH POSITIONS, AND ALTERING AND ADJUSTING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOY AND AMENDING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS TO CONFORM HEREWITH ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2898 be waived. Said motion.was seconded by Councilman.Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2898 be adopted; Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roil call call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ZONE Recommendation of the Planning Commission.(Resolution VARIANCE No. 255) that the City Council approve the application' of the Arcadia - Church of Christ for a zone variance to �ll permit the erection of an addition to the present church building located at 1027 South First Avenue, eliminating all automobile parking space on the lot. (They have permission from Safeway Stores to use their parking lot south of the alley.) The City Clerk reported that she had received no written communications protesting recommendation of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney advised that the arrangement made fulfilled, as the Planning Commission Resolution indicates, the intent and spirit of the ordinance; that it does not comply with the strict letter of.the ordinance and that is why the variance is required; that Safeway Stores have issued a letter indicating their willingness to permit._the Church to use their parking lot. -5- 6/18/57 3859 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting the variance in accordance with the Planning Commission resolution. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ZONE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution ORDINANCE No. 257) that the Zoning Ordinance, Section 4, "R-0 AMENDMENT First One - Family Zone" be amended to require that each dwelling contain a minimum of 1,200 square feet of floor area, and Section 5, "R -1 Second One - Family Zone" be amended to require that each dwelling contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet of .floor area, and to further regulate the construction of a second or third dwelling on a lot. (This would regulate the placement of the additional dwellings on the lot,,and would not allow their construction unless 60 percent Of the lots In the block were already improved.with more than one dwelling.) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the matter contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 257 be set for a hearing to be' held on July 16, 1957, at S P.M. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LETTER Report from the Planning Commission that they had MONROVIA received a letter from the.Monrovia Planning Commission one= as to the possibility of the City securing the P. abandoned Pacific Electric Railway right of way westerly from Fifth'Avenue to be used for street purposes, thus developing an inter -city street; that the City Engineer had made a report to the Planning Commission; and that the Planning Secretary has been instructed to forward copies of this report to the City of Monrovia. Mayor Dennis ordered the communication filed, with the comment that the City Engineer could advise the Council at a later date should he so desire. LOT SPLITS Recommendation from the Planning Commission that Lot N0. 160 Split No. 160 (Tom Marin and W. A. Renlff, 135 East Las Flores Avenue) be approved, subject to the following • °j conditions: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. install sewer laterals for Parcels 1,.2, and 3; r 3. pay a recreation fee of $50.00; 4, remove all the buildings on the property except the house and garage on Parcel 1. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Lot Split No. 160 be taken under advisement until the next regular meeting, to allow applicant time to work with the staff on one of the conditions to which he objects. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously, NO. 159 Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot Split No. 159 (N• A. Bertram, 1511 South Santa Anita Avenue) be denied without prejudice, to be resubmitted after some of the problems have been resolved. Councilman Phillips commented that Lot Split-No. 159 is a 70 foot lot, having less width than the required minimum; that the Planning Commission is now studying a subdivision of the south and west portions of this property. -6- 6/18/57 ,i8G0 Motion was made.by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission.as to Lot Split No. 159, and that the lot split be-disapproved,, without prejudice.. Said motion was seconded-by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot NO. 161 Split No. 161 (Margaret Ryan, 1103 South-Eighth Avenue) be denied, that if granted, a final map be filed with the City 'Engineer. Councilman Phillips commented that Lot Split No. 161 is a request to sell the rear 30 feet, adding to the lots adjoining it; that this would cause an ivregular back lot line. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the.recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 161, and that the lot split be disapproved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ADVERTISE Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City Clerk FOR BIDS be authorized to call for bids for the construction r of Civic Center Place between Huntington Drive and Huntington Boulevard and the final stage of construction on Huntington Boulevard from Holly Avenue to Huntington Drive at the earliest date possible after receipt of approval by the Division of Highways. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and approve the plans and specifications for said construction and that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to call for bids for such work to be opened and publicly read in the Council Chambers of the Arcadla.City Hall at 3:00 o'clock p.m. on the Monday preceding the first regular council meeting occurring at least ten days or..more after receipt by the City of the approval of said construction plans by the State Division of Highways. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and - carried unanimously. CONSTRUCTION Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City COMPLETED Council accept the work of the A -1 Paving Company, in the construction of the two parking -lots in connection with the Police Facilities Building and the City Hall, and authorize the final payments. Motion .was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works.and•approve the work of the A -1 Paving Company, and authorize the final payment, $1,232.19, in accordance with the contract. • Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse REFUND Recommendation bf the Director of Public Works that a refund of $54.15 be made to Eugene A. Fields, 140 Santa Cruz Road, who had been assessed that amount for a house lateral.that had not been installed. -7- 6/18/57 i 3861 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold, that $54.15 be refunded to Eugene A. Fields, 140 Santa Cruz Road, to rectify an error in assessment. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse SIGN• Communication from Arcadia Board of Realtors regarding ORDINANCE amendments to the Sign Ordinance and recommendation ows"r from the City Manager that consideration be given the request. Mayor Dennis commented that the Council gave very careful consideration to the ordinance as it now exists; that it was difficult to enact and enforce; that there have been complaints, but he felt the intent of the ordinance is worthwhile; that he is in agreement with the City Manager's recommendation. He was of the opinion that the Council should be brought up -to -date on,what has occurred in this regard in order to study the whole matter. Motion was made by.Mayor Dennis that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Instruct the City Manager to review and make further recommendation. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. L. A. COUNTY Recommendation of the City Manager that the Loa FAIR AnOtes County Fair Association be granted permission to hang banners across Huntington Drive advertising their fair, which is to be held September 13 through September 29, 1957, subject to the conditions specified In his letter of recommendation, dated June 10, 1957. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant permission to the Los Angeles County Fair Association to hang banners across Huntington Drive, subject to the conditions specified in the City Manager's letter of June 10, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. TELEGRAM Councilman Relbold read a copy of a telegram sent by Baseball Mayor Norris Poulson requesting the City of Arcadia to u�6D adopt a resolution endorsing the moving of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles, and to send copies of such resolution to the County Board of Uervisors and Arthur J. Will, Chief Administrative Officer. It was the consensus of the Council that.they were not sufficiently informed on.the subject; that they would not be in favor of such an endorsement if County and /or City funds would be involved in such a move. Mayor Dennis ordered the communication filed. TRANSFER Recommendation of the City Manager that certain OF FUNDS transfers be approved to balance the particular categories of the current budget; that it will not NpS= affect the budget In any manner; that there will still be a sizeable balance at the end of the year; that it is just a matter of adjustment for bookkeeping purposes. -3- 6/18/57 3862 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the transfer of funds from one account to another, and amend the current budget accordingly. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips LEGAL Recommendation of the City Clerk that the contract for ADVERTISING legal advertising for the ensuing year be awarded to the Arcadia Tribune and Arcadia News, the only bidder. �h 3 The bid is as follows: $1.25 per column inch insertion and for each - subsequent insertion, the sum of $1.05 per .column inch $4.00 for the first 25 copies of said printing and - advertising on-separate sheets, size 6x9 inches - and $1.00 for each additional 25 copies, wherein the copy does not exceed 15 inches in length, plus an equal amount for each additional 15 inches or fraction thereof required by the advertising printed. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council award the contract to the Arcadia Tribune and Arcadia News; that the Arcadia Tribune and Arcadia News.be designated the official newspaper for required legal publications; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the bid, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse STATE Recommendation of •the City Manager that consideration ,TIREMENT be given to amending the City contract with the State SYSTEM Retirement System to allow the contracting agency to base retirement pay of an employee on the highest awe= average compensation earned by the employee during any period of three consecutive years. The Personnel Board recommended such an amendment Councilman Reibold felt the Council should go along with the recommendation; that because of inflation increasing from year to year, a three -year period would be a fairer criteria to use than a five -year period. Motion was made.by Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the Personnel Board as contained in their letter of June 13, 1957, be approved.. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -9- 6/18/57 3g(i3 COUNTY Recommendation of the City Manager that notice of the BOUNDARY City of Monrovia filing a proposal for the annexation ,NDQ= of territory known as Annexation No. 23 to Monrovia be noted and filed. The proposed annexation covers the watershed property north of their present city limit lines, and generally is city -owned property, being totally within the Angeles National Forest area. There was discussion among the Council members and it was deemed of no interest to the City of Arcadia, there could be some water interest in it; and it was thought that the plater Superintendent might check the matter. " , Mayor Dennis ordered this matter referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. BUSINESS Applications for the renewal of taxicab licenses LICENSES received from the following: I9t4 I Harry Erickson, 1633 Baxter Street, Los Angeles 26 (Santa Anita Race Track) 1 J /'! Philip Hirschkoff, 1562 South Genesee, Los Angeles 19 (Santa Anita Race Track) a�,�'� San Gabriel Yellow Cab (John W. Popp) 102 West Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel (2 cabs - Race Track and between schools and children's homes) Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the applications of Harry Erickson, Philip Hirschkoff, and San Gabriel Yellow Cab for owner permit, auto for hire, taxicab, be approved for renewal, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Messrs. Glenn TO A. Davis and Edgar C..Egly be reappointed to the COMMISSIONS Recreation Commission for four -year terms commencing AND July 1, 1957, and expiring June 301, 1961.. Said motion BOARDS was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.. INOOO:D Councilman Reibold recommended Mrs. Barbara Johnson, of 129 East Las Flores Avenue, to fill a vacancy on the Health and Sanitation Commission; that she holds a B. A. degree from Stanford University, a B. S. degree from Simmons College in Boston, and a M. A. degree from Teachers College, Columbia; has been a resident of Arcadia 6$ years, is married and has three children; that she would be a welcomed addition to the Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Mrs. Barbara Johnson, 129 East Las Flores Avenue, be appointed to the Health and Sanitation Commission for a four -year term, commencing July 1, 1957, and expiring June 30, 1961, to succeed Mr. Tindall. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Mrs. Annie Laurie Opel be reappointed to the Library Board for a four -year term commencing July 1, 1957, -and expiring June 30, 1961. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. Mayor Dennis submitted the name of Mr. H. T. Michler, 2205 North Santa Anita Avenue for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four -year term; that he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Methodist Hospital, is an elder of the Presbyterian Church, is -10- 6/18/57 38604 past president of the Rotary Club, past District Governor of the Rotary District 106OC; that he-has made many' contributions to the City, of Arcadia. Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that Mr. H. T. Michler, 2205 North Santna Anita Avenue, be appointed to the Planning Commission for a four -year term, commencing July 1, 1957, and expiring June 30, 1961, to succeed Mr. Jesse Balser. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. TRAFFIC Councilman Reibold felt there must. be some traffic HAZARD hazard at the corner of -Santa Anita and Longden Avenues MUM as there have been far too many accidents at that corner; that as most of them-occur-at twilight or in the darkness; he wondered if the lighting system could be at fault; that he would like to suggest that this matter be referred to the staff -for their study. The City Manager remarked that.the lighting could be better and that there is an-obstruction.of vision because of trees at many corners throughout the City; that the staff would study the situation. UNPIMTON ..Councilman Phillips wanted to know the status of the PLACE bill.now in Congress regarding the 20 -foot strip on the north side of Huntington Place'. INDeMD The City Engineer reported that Mr. Price,,-Mr. Hillings' executive secretary, was in the area a few weeks ago, at which time the City .Attorney and he_ discussed the matter with Mr. Price; ,that the progress on the bill .had been slowed down because of complaints received from ..local citizens; but that Mr. Price thought the bill would be passed in this session. COUNTY Councilman Phillips remarked about the 'briar patch' PARK along the north side of the County Park, which is (Weeds on" picking up a good deal of debris; that he wondered.if north side) the County should not be requested to mow-this down. wDOwD The City Engineer reported that the County is now in the process of moving the fence and that he believed it was their intention to clean the brush when they finish; that he would talk-to them about it. LEAGUE OF Mayor Dennis reported on the recent, meeting of the CALIFORNIA League of California Cities -he attended; that the CITIES purpose of this meeting was to determine the interest of MEETING the cities in a secondary issue storm drain bond issue which would be placed on the ballot, tentatively in �. November of 1956; to be under the jurisdiction and control of the County Flood Control District - the construction of secondary storm drains which will tie into the primary drainage system which is nearing completion. The City Engineer reported that the city -wide storm drain study is well under way, and in about six,or eight weeks he will have a complete report for the Council. Mayor Dennis believed it was to the interest of the City that the City be included in any type of a project of this kind because if the measure is passed (it takes only a simple majority) the city that is the best prepared gets the fairest share; the city that is not represented will still have to pay its share of the taxes. -11- 6/18/57 38(;,5 aobx6o Councilman Phillips felt that basically it should be a county -wide movement because even if the City handled its own water - overflow problem, the city to the north may not, and consequently the City of Arcadia would suffer; vice versa, if Arcadia did not handle its water- overflow problem, the cities to the south would suffer. Mayor Dennis recommended that the Mayor, City Manager, and City Engineer be authorized to notify the League of California Cities that the City believes this is a county -wide program and that it would encourage county -wide action on this issue and that the City would be willing to cooperate by providing any informa- tion regarding the City's own needs which would be called upon. Councilman Phillips remarked that the discussion was about the lateral flow of water into the storm drains, as picking up the water that runs down First Avenue and running it east or west to one of the storm channels. Mayor Denni s drain costs • to make the feeder drain part of the feeder drain borne by th eadded that there will still be local storm not covered by this bond issue; the drains - system usable will be the criteria; a into the main channel would be considered system,.but where the City ties into the would be a City project, the cost to be City only. The City Engineer felt that the City should stipulate in the letter that the distribution of work should have some relation to the assessed valuation of the area. Motion was made by Mayor-Dennis that the Council of the City of Arcadia is in sympathy with the League of California Cities in their program to work with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District in a bond issue for the establishment of a secondary flood control storm drain system. There being no objection, it was so moved. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2896 title of Resolution No. 2896, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING, 1ND°� PURSUANT TO SECTION 35304.5 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TO THE ANNEXATION BY AND TO THE CITY OF EL MONTE OF CERTAIN UNINHAwrm TERRITORY ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution-No. 2896 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No: 2896 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and.carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2900 title of Resolution No. 2900, entitled: "A RESOLUTION uicocin -12- 6/18/57 3566 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING, WQUM PURSUANT TO SECTION 35204.5 OP THE OOVERWOW CODE, TO THE ANNEXATION BY AND TO THE CITY OF EL MONTE OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TMITORY". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that.the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2900 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2900 be adopted: Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips; Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION. The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2899 title of Resolution No. 2899, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, WD0" CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH REFUSE AND WEEDS.UPON STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF ". ' Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2899 be, waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:, Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2899, entitled "A WOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OR RUBBISH REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON, STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF ", be adopted. Seid motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the NO. 2894. title of Resolution No. 2894, entitled: "A RESOLUTION waz OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2894 be waived. 13- 6/18/57 3867 DOM®_ Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi•and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi,,,-Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES : - None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2894 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2895— title of Resolution No. 2895, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL-OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, nvc�w AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES •FOR THE CANCELLATION.OF TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE ACQUIRED AND HELD BY THE CITY OF ARCADIA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2895 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2895 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman-Camphouse ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 984 title of Ordinance No. 984: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 1i`DLzl.A ORDINANCE NO. 257 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION 1P ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 984 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:- AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold; and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 984 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse ORDINANCE 'The City Attorney advised that Ordinance No. 983, NO. 983 introduced at the last regular meeting, be held over until details concerning the dedication have been IbiDEBED resolved. -14- 6/18/57 3868 VEHICLE The City Attorney advised that, in accordance with the PARKIM proceedings for the formation of'Vehicle Parking DISTRICT District No. 2 wherein upon the.ordering of the NO. 2 formation of the'district• he was instructed to acquire, r by negotiation or condemnation, the properties required, he has negotiated the purchase of'all the parcels on certain conditions. That the purchase price is within the initial estimate made'sometime'ago of the cost of acquisition if the cost of condemnation which is being saved, except for the'general small expenses of the suit that was already filed, is added to the cost of acquisi- tion plus the increase in the cost of the one parcel upon which buildings were commenced; that the purchase price, though in excess of the initial estimate, is within the permitted amount assessable for.the entire project. That the purchase agreement provides for thirty -day escrow which means that the Council will have to avail itself of the'provisions of the,1943 Vehicle Parking District Act permitting the advancement of the purchase price out of•available,'unencumbered funds, to be reim- bursed later in the year out of the proceeds of the assessments against'the properties within the district; that this district will almost catch up with the other parking district; that he would expect the money advanced in this district to be returned around the end of the year. That one condition of the escrows is that as part of the consideration for voluntary sale by the owners, the owners be given:the, right to repurchase the property at the same price.if, at any time during the next twenty years, the.City determines that the lots are no longer required for off- street,parking and are to be used for some other purpose; that the request is not only reason- able but is almost a necessity in order to preclude severance damages,'for the reason that with one exception all the sellers own Huntington Boulevard frontage and if they voluntarily sell without asking for severance damage and without obtaining the right to repurchase, they, would have no means of acquiring off - street parking if the City were to abandon as parking lots the property riow being acquired; that escrow instructions provide for the option.to repurchase to be exercised within ninety days after the City determines that the properties are to be used for some purpose other than parking; that if it meets with the Council's approval he would recommend the purchase of the properties required by a prior action in Vehicle Parking District No. 2, as follows: Lot 28 - $11,750 -30 - 10,350 31 - 13,750 29 - 10,375 25 26 - 32:,100 27 that the purchase price,be advanced out of available, unencumbered funds, pursuant to the provisions of the Vehicle Parking District Act of 1943, and returned to the City out of the proceeds of the assessments upon the completion,of the District proceedings, and with the proviso for the option to repurchase at any time within 20 years upon the determination that they are no longer required as public parking lots. The Attorney advised further that the City Controller had informed him there were enough funds available for. this type of purchase." Upon questioning from Mayor Dennis, the City Attorney added that the City will lose interest by drawing out -15- 6/18/57 I i -i w: SALVATION ARMY Ikl 3869 funds on deposit; that the Act does not permit the repayment of interest on funds advanced; but that.the Interest lost will be more•than repaid by the protection and increase of the sales tax revenue resulting from permanent off - street parking. Councilman Phillips felt that if it was necessary, they could reduce the cash basis fund temporarily. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the escrows for the properties described by the City Attorney at the prices recited by said Attorney, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk'to execute by separate document the option to repurchase upon the determination to use for other purposes within a period of twenty years, and to advance the monies out of funds available as deter- mined by the City Manager and City Controller, under the provisiorfas -of the 1943 Vehicle Act. Said'- fnlotion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney reported that he had a request from the Salvation Army, made through their attorney, to review with the Council their application for fear that it might have been misunderstood; that their request is. not a truck to go from door to door seeking any salvage material, but for a permit for a salvage truck to pick up on a regular schedule and at intervals only from houses that have previcusly desi.gnated,or stated that they wish to have the salvage truck call at their house, and also, from time to time in the area, send selected men of their organization (first approved by the•Manager and Police Department) to contact homes in sections of the City, explaining the nature of their work, leaving a card giving their phone number, and at that•time asking if they have anything presently available. The City Attorney added that he had misunderstood their application and perhaps some of the other members of the Council had also, and if so, it would be in order for them to reconsider the application made by the Salvation Army on May 15 of this year in the light of such an explanation and to take such action as the Council might deem appropriate. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the Council reconsider the action taken on May 21, 1957, and permit the Salvation Army to pick up salvage as contained in their original application, only upon request of home owners, and to permit selected employees or members of their organization, upon first approval of the City Manager and Police Department, to contact home owners explaining the nature of their work and leaving their card. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll.call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -16- 6/18/57 3gi' i 0 Mayor Dennis commented that this Council has not changed its views about door -to -door solicitation, but enforcement actually lies-with the householder; that if, the people of-.this community are anxious to see that door -to -door solicitation is cut down, the best way to do it is to cooperate with the servants of the people. Councilman.Phillips remarked that he hoped the time will come when the City will have more favorable court rulings as to-local option and possibly a more stringent ordinance that can be defended. Motion was seconded b y carried. ATTEST: Ci y er made to adjourn by Councilman Jacobi, Councilman Phillips, and unanimously -17- 6/18/57 3871 M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 21 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 p.m., July 2, 1957. INVOCATION Bishop Jack McEwan of the Church of the Latter Day Saints offered the invocation. PLEDGE Mayor Dennis led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the minutes OF of the regular meeting of June 18, 1957, be approved. MINUTES Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. BID AWARD Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the contract for the additions and remodeling of the east A side of the City Hall be awarded to Tirrill and Tirrill, Contractors, Pasadena, California, in the amount of $18,850.00, and the contract for the painting of the existing City Hall be awarded to Richard Myers Co., Momzvvia, in the amount of $1,686.00; and that the amount of $21,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from the Capital budget to the Capital Improvement budget. Bids were received as follows: On the Additions and Remodeling Nick Pokrajac $22,715.00 Gloege and Shirar 19,984.00 Daniel Bros. 19, 420.00 Tirrill and Tirrill 1,350.00 On the Painting George F. Mays and Son 3,115.00 J. P. Carroll Co. 2,775.00 Richard Myers Co. 1,6$6.00 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City. Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager and award the contract for the additions and remodeling of the east side of the City Hall to Tirrill and Tirrill in accordance with their bid of $18,850.00 and award the contract for the painting of the existing City Hall to Richard H. Myers, Co., Inc., in accordance with their bid of $1,686.00; that all irregularities or informalities in the bids or in the bidding be waived; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare appropriate agreements with the respective successful bidders and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same; and that the sum of $21,000.00 be transferred from the capital budget to the capital improvement budget for the respective items. 38`2 Said motion.was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES:- None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse CALL FOR Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the BIDS City Council approve the plans and specifications for site construction within the Civic Center, including the road immediately to the rear of the Police pistol range, the paved area between the range and police building, and the sidewalk work connecting the buildings and parking lots, and that bids be called for such to be received on July 15, 1957, at 11:00 a.m. ' . Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for site construction within the Civic Center, including the road immediately ,to the rear of the Police pistol range, the paved area between the range and police building, and the sidewalk work connecting the buildings and parking lots, and that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for such work, to be opened on July 15, 1957, at 11:00 a.m. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. TRAFFIC Report from the Traffic Safety Committee regarding the H.TED intersection of Santa Anita and Longden Avenues was SND read; it was indicated.that the lighting would be improved by replacing the _ 60 watt light bizlb.with two 6000 lumen lights and that the.visibiXity would improve by the removal of trees in the center island and parkway on the northeast corner. Mayor Dennis ordered the report filed. CITY Recommendation of the.Recreation Commission that the PROPERTY use of the Rio Hondo property be approved for a 3 par Nine Proposed Use hole golf course, but that before the City Council enters into a lease arrangement with any interested business group, the Commission would like to study the project carefully, with the assistance of facts and financial estimates, as to the feasibility of the City operating its own municipal golf course. The City Manager remarked that whether -the City entered into a lease with private enterprise or operated a municipal golf course was a matter of policy; that if a lease were to be given, adjustments would have to be made, and that he believed work.shotild begin soon along that line. Councilman Jacobi commented that he and a number of councilmen visited various golf courses, the consensus being that the City could operate such a project at a lower rate than private enterprise. Councilman Reibold was concerned whether the amount of money proposed was sufficient to construct such a project and as to the quantity of water required; whether,a private well would be drilled or city water used. Mr. Al Coke, 212 San Miguel Drive, addressed the Council on behalf of the Arcadia Recreation Development Co., stating that they would use City water, as suggested -2- 7/2/57 3873 by the Water Department - that they had offered to dig a well; that as to the amount of the investment, the $100,000.00 they intend to spend is sufficient; that South Pasadena spent $148,000.00 on an eighteen hole golf course; that private enterprise -can operate cheaper than the City; that he agrees there are many items in the lease that would have to be worked out; that of the 20 acres in the area, they would use between 7J and 9 acres for the course with the remainder reserved for parking purposes. Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve in principle the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and instruct the City Attorney to work with the applicant on the terms and conditions of a possible lease and with the City Engineer on alignment, delineating exactly the areas involved and the possible future use of the land for a report and study by the Council at a later date. Mayor Dennis remarked that he would like to appoint a committee to work with the City Attorney and City Manager to work out the mechanics and investigate the financial aspects of the project - and another committee to work with the City Engineer to investigate the feasibility of operating this as a City operation. The City Attorney advised that the only basis upon which he could recommend a"lease "to the Council would be upon the very information that would be obtained by the committee suggested by the Mayor; that it is basically an administrative matter as to whether the City should operate the golf course or how much it should receive for a lease of the property; that the function of the City Attorney is to assemble the data provided by the administrative staff and put it into legal form; that he will see to the legal technicalities of the-lease but that the matters which will take time are the questions as'to how long the lease should be, how much the City should receive, the percentage of the gross take, etc., and that these matters should be decided - before the lease is drawn. Councilman Reibold felt that if it were a choice between a municipally owned golf course and a privately owned course, within reasonable limits, he would prefer free enterprise. Councilman Phillips remarked that he was not in favor of cities entering any business that can be done as well by private enterprise. Councilman Jacobi felt that the City should not tie pp property for a long period of time, especially because of the scarcity of land. Mayor Dennis remarked that his sentiments were the same as Councilman Reibold and Phillips; that private enter- prise is to be preferred. Councilman Phillips' motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -3- 7/2/57 3874 BASEBALL, Bonita Park 3-►% 5 Recommendation of the Recreation Commission that the Pony League tournament request for permission to hold the area playoffs at.Bonita Park from July 25 to 28, 1957, be approved with two requirements: . 1. That the announcer's stand be erected for the week of the tournament only; 2. That the concession stand meet the requirements of the Business License Officer and City Attorney. The City Manager reported there would be no City expense; that the installations would be temporary. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and approve the request of the Pony League, subject to the'conditions of the Recreation Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ZONE CHANGE Recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding C -2 request to classify the business of a veterinary clinic n 7 as a permissible use in Zone C -2,to allow such use at 727 West Duarte Road. The City Manager reported that he had a request to have this matter referred'back to the Planning Commission so they could make a full presentation of the case, and that.the Council take no action at this time. There being no objection, Mayor Dennis referred it back to the Planning Commission. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that revised 24031 map of Tract No: 24031, located west of Santa Anita (revised) Avenue and north of Camino Real, be approved, subject to the following conditions: ©� 1. dedicate land adjacent to Lot 1 to blend the 50 foot street into the 60 foot street; 2. dedicate land fora radius at each corner at Santa Anita Avenue; 3. establish a 25 foot setback on the entire front- age of Lot 10; 4, furnish the necessary rear line and access easements for utilities; 5. install full improvements as required by the subdivision ordinance; 6. payment of the following fees and deposits: 33 street trees @ $5.00 $165.00 4 steel street light standards. $150 600.00 1 street name sign Q $25 25.00 12 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 300.00 Notion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and approve the revised map of Tract No. 24031, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission -4- 9/2/57 3875 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. ZONE CHANGE -Recommendation of the Planning Commission that its Triangle former recommendation contained in Resolution No. 242 l be amended to the following extent: "That that portion of Lot 68, Santa Anita Colony, lying westerly of the flood control channel, except the westerly 317 feet thereof, remain in Zone C -2 and that it also be placed In Zone D." The Planning Commission reaffirmed its former recommendation that all of Lot 689 except that portion lying westerly of the flood control channel, and that portion of Lot 69 lying south of Las Tunas Drive, be reclassified from Zone C -M and also Zone D. The City Attorney advised that on April 16 the Council held a public hearing on the matters contained in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, embodied in its Resolution No. 242; that the hearing was closed and the matter was taken under advisement; subsequently, the Council acted upon a portion of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, namely, the westerly portion of the triangle, and did not take action on the rest of their recommendation, namely, all that portion of the triangle east of the wash and that portion where the so- called Market Town 1s -located; that it is still under advisement; that the Commission had recommended CM zoning on all of the triangle east of the wash; that the Planning Commission was requested by the Council to consider and make recommendations concerning the possible elimination from the CM Zone of certain uses presently permitted; that the Planning Commission has since reported that they feel that the CM Zone, as a zone, is OK as established, without attempting to decide whether it should be another zone, such as a C -4; that the matter of the reclassification of that portion of the triangle as to which the Council has not already taken actionis still under advisement with them; that the matter remains under advisement until the Council either terminates the proceedings by a resolution declaring that no reclassification is warranted as to the balance of the triangle, or by the adoption of an ordinance accepting or revising the recommendation of the Planning Commission; that a further public hearing is not required, although the Council could renotice the matter and hold another hearing if deemed necessary or advisable; that this meeting is a public hearing in the sense that the matter is on the agenda and the Council meeting itself is a public hearing, but not in the sense that•the subject under discussion is noticed as such and new evidence is presented. Communications received on the matter from the following were read by the City Clerk: Mr. Howard C. Owsley, 331 West Las Tunas Drive Mr. Charles B. Dean, 331 Las Tunas Drive Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Dolan, 217 Woodruff Avenue Mr. and Mrs. George Mayhew, 2621 Warren Way Mrs. Mildred Coates, 119 West Live Oak Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that she was the daughter of Mr. Senior who owns the property in question; that he owns -5- 7/2/57 38'76 �(N most of the undeveloped property in the.triangle; that it is not possible to sell the property under Zone C -2 because of the varied interests and uses in that triangle; that it is impossible to sell the.property subject to securing a variance to use the land; it takes too long to sell-On that basis; that it is not large enough to put any large amount of manufacturing; they have in mind electronics.or the.paper industry; which would require being zoned other than'C -2; that with a D overlay, she thought adequate. protection would be given to the area; if the CM zoning is not allowed, the area would remain blighted; that the property is now for sale. Mrs.'Frank Dolan, 217 West Woodruff Avenue, addressed the Council, saying that'some sixty -two uses are listed under'C -2 zoning; that the applicant will get more for the area if sold under C -M zoning, but the protestants own far more land than the applicant. W. John Orsi, 241 West Woodruff Avenue,. addressed the Council, stating that he had been spokesman for approximately 600 people who have signed petitions against this manufacturing zone change; that he wished to reiterate what he had said in previous meetings that he felt the triangle can prosper and develop in a commercial zone, citing the example of the proposed bowling alley on the property. The City Attorney advised.there is of necessity some relationship between the Himes property and the triangle, particularly because of the proximity of the two parcels; that with respect to the Planning.Commission recommenda- tion, they reaffirmed their recommendation as to that portion'of the triangle east of the wash, and did not and could not amend their-resolution as to the recommen- dations west of the wash, but suggested that recent developments occurring since they considered the matter warranted further consideration and they.would not .consider it out of line if the Council left that portion of the triangle west of the wash in its present zone with a "D" overlay; that as to the Himea',case, the suit was not one of mandate commanding the City Council to grant any specific relief, but was one.for interpre- tation, called "declaratory relief" to declare what the owners' rights in the land were under the zoning ordinance; that the Court merely held that, inasmuch as the properties on every major street intersection of the City had been zoned for commercial purposes or permitted to have commercial purposes or had, in fact, commercial uses by reason on'non- conforming uses, with two sole exceptions, namely, the corner of Second and Live Oak and the corner of Santa Anita and Live Oak, it was unreasonable and arbitrary not to permit the plaintiff to-have some commercial use of his property;. it was not specified what commercial use or the extent of it, or that all of his property had to be commercial; that a mandate action would have.followed, had no commercial relief been granted or the party had not been satisfied by the relief that had�been granted; that after the Court decision, the Planning Commission and the Council reviewed the entire situation; that he (City Attorney) had no fears of any subsequent litigation based on the zoning they have accorded that property, assuming that relative factera do 'not change; that zoning is not a compromise but a quasi - judicial decision based on the facts of a given case; that it is necessarily somewhat relative, however, and is affected to a greater.or lesser degree by what is done in other parts of the City; -6- 7/2/57 38'7'7 the,closer the properties under consideration are to a given piece of property, obviously the greater effect those parcels have; that this point is well demonstrated in the Himes' decision in that the Court considered the intersections of Huntington with First, Second, and Santa - Anita, Baldwin with Duarte and Santa Anita, and other major intersections throughout the City; so that properties miles away from the Rimes property were taken into consideration in arriving at the Court's decision as to the Himes' parcel; that he (City Attorney) could not say that the granting of C -M zoning on any portion of the triangle can have no effect on property across the street,,but that CM zoning of the triangle would not of itself necessarily compel commercial or CM zoning on the north side; that to say it.would necessarily so follow would result in having but one zone in town, because obviously zoning must draw lines somewhere, and whenever they are drawn, they are arbitrary to some degree; by the very nature of things, determinations have to be.made where. one zone stops and another one begins; it would be a factor to be considered but would not per se guarantee or compel a change of zone on the opposite side of the street; that he was interested in the comments_ of Mrs. Coates that they could not sell the property for commercial use because of the variances that had been granted on adjacent pieces, and yet the application for variances on the adjacent pieces were based on the fact that they could not use them for commercial purposes and therefore they had to have relief to.higher than just commercial purposes, which only points to the fact that,all actions-'of a zoning.nature,are relative and.each has some effect on the other, although the effect might not be readily apparent in each instance, at the time the entire picture is viewed on the zoning map the relativity between what you do in one place and what you do in another is more plainly seen, Councilman Reibold remarked that -he had given this matter a great deal of thoughtand had prepared a written report on the matter, which he read as follows: "In the City of Arcadia there are a little over 7,000 acres. In this much disputed triangle there are a little over eight acres. This sliver of land which represents about one - thousandth of the area of Arcadia has probably required more attention of Planning Commissions and City Councils than any other area ten times its size within the city. "This parcel which was named 'the triangle' and whose base at one time was bathed in the flood waters of E1 Monte Avenue, and which how finds itself bisected in the middle by a flood .channel, has been the source of more antipathy, distrust and unnecessary emotional concern than any other area in the city. , "In retrospect one cannot help but observe that -the very business which almost a decade ago was proposed for this location, and which in the opposition vs frenzy was defeated, moved but a few thousand feet to the county and became the nucleus for a well- ordered and developed business district, while the triangle: still torn by conflict and fear, withered and in so:aa places deterio- rated. "So much for the hlstory....The question is, where do we stand today? -7- 7/2/57 38'78 ' "1 - This Council approximately a year ago urged the 1 Planning Commission to find a solution to the triangle's problems. At that time the area west of the wash was occupied only by Market - towns and two residences. 2 - The Planning Commission studied this problem, as well as others in the city, and as a result recommended the creation in the City of Arcadia of a CM zone. 3 - The Planning Commission recommended to the Council -that certain portions of the triangle be rezoned to CM with a D- overlay. By so doing it was hoped that some desirable type of business heretofore denied occupancy by C2 restrictions would be encouraged to utilize this rather large piece of valuable land. 4 - Today the piece of land west of the wash, which was the center of concern, has been purchased .for the purpose of building a bowling alley and the Council has concurred in the revised recommendation of the Planning Commission to those measures which would permit the construction of the bowling alley. 5 - In the area west of the wash there is approxi- mately 4.1 acres. In the piece east of the wash there is approximately 4.7 acres, the major portion of which is already built upon, except for one sizeable parcel which is still being retained for residence purposes, and will undoubtedly remain In such use for an undetermined amount of time in the future. 6 - All of the uses made of property ip the, triangle are allowed in the C2 zopq @xcept for one business which rents equipment. This business is there by virtue of 4 zone variance granted for five years by this founcil. 7 - The Planning Commission now, a4 a, result of Its latest deliberations, reccnmenda t,h@t_ that portion of the triangle east of the" wash Tie zoned CM with a D- overlay. "I think that we as Council members must realize that emotion has played.far too great a part in this problem throughout the 'peace and war.* I for one surely do not condone or approve the action of those who utilized handbills picturing stacks billowing forth voluminous quantities of smoke, for the end result was that a number of good honest people became needlessly concerned and felt that their homes, and in some cases their total.savings, were about to be ruined. "While It has been argued that values have deteriorated by. virtue of the uncer.tainty of existing zones, recent sales do not seem to substantiate this. °At *the time that there was no usage proposed for that property west of the wash, it seems to me that it was much,more imperative that some•'zohing change be made of the entire triangle in order to attracts desirable business which could utilize this'property. Today the situation .different. The larger portion -of `the land -8- 7/2/57 V alY. .f. f ..M •. 1 / . a r. .. •fit Vll .. .. ` - !� 3£x79 involved has already been cared for by changing to C -2 usage with the D- overlay, and it does not seem to me that the 4.7 acres that remain, and of which more than one -half is not involved anyway, should be changed to a CM zone. The enigma of the future.is the 10 acres that lie to the north of the triangle, and-/ cannot help but agree with the opponents that what we do here will have some influence on what might be done across the street . Neither aSn I sure that the creation of a CM zone would Increase the property values involved. Generally speaking M property is cheaper than C -2 property. Therefore, it-would seem only reasonable to expect that CM property would lie somewhere between the two." Mrs. Coates asked about the garage- if the body and fender work were permitted under C -2 zoning. The City Engineer reported that a garage is permissible under that zoning and that a certain amount of body and fender work would be allowed in the work of a garage. Councilman Phillips remarked that a great deal of study had been given this matter not only by the present Council but also the previous Council; the only attempt they made in C -M is that they tried to enlarge the C -2 zone to include a few more items that were not obnoxious in nature rather than create a C -3 zone per se (it has a C -3 zone which includes the same usages as C -2 but changes a few of the restrictions of space., parking, and so forth, of a minor nature); that they do.not want to include the same categories allowable in C -3 across Live Oak on the County side; that he felt if the Planning Commission, after all their reviewing and meeting with property owners, still have a five to zero vote to reaffirm their original recommendation with a minor revision, they-have no alternative but to accept the Planning Commission recommendation. Mayor Dennis felt that this matter should be acted upon when all the Council are present; that so much time had been spent in studying this matter, it would be unfair to act upon it when one member was absent. Motion was made by Mayor Dennis that the matter be held over until July 16, 1957, for Council action. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse LOT SPLIT Recommendation of the Planning Commission that Lot N0. 162 Split No. 162 (Glenn D. Maxwell, 14 La Sierra Drive) be (Maxwell) approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. file a final map with the City Engineer; 2. file a covenant to insure that the divided parcel will not become a separate building site. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the Council indicate.its intention to grant Lot Split No..162,.subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. . -9- 7/2/57 7 :1 Said motion was- seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Jacobi, Phillips; - Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse INVESTMENT Recommendation of the City Manager, City Controller, II3DEFiD and City Treasurer that Resolution No. 2847, which - provides a maximum of $500,000 to be invested in U. S. Treasury Bills in accordance with the availability of, temporary surplus cash, be amended to change the maximum to $750,000: The City Attorney advised that he prepared such a resolution which would rescind Resolution No. -2847 and approve the maximum requested. He then presented, discussed,•and read the title of Resolution No. 2906, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INVESTMENT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS AND RESCINDING. RESOLUTION N0.-2847." Notion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2906 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as- follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2906 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None - ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the 19391 Water Superintendent that the improvements of Tract No. Completed 19391 (Norman Avenue and Winnie Way) be accepted for maintenance and the bonds released as all requirements and conditions have been met. 'Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Water Superintendent and accept the improvements of Tract No. 19391 for maintenance and release the bonds posted by the subdivider. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis $OES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse COUNTY Recommendation of the'Director of Public Works that BOUNDARY notice of Annexatlon No. 24 to the City of Monrovia be COMMISSION filed as it has no bearing upon the City of Arcadia; that it involves undeveloped land, approximately five IANDEXi;D 'F acres lying northerly of Arrow Highway and easterly of Peck Road. Mayor Dennis ordered the notice filed. -10- 7/2/57 3881 CONFM=CB Recommendation of the City Manager that the request of the Fire Chief to attend the convention of the Pacific Coast Inter- Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs to be held in Portland, Oregon, the week of July 15, be approved; that funds are provided in the 1957 -58 budget for this expenditure. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of the Fire Chief to attend the Coast Inter- Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs Convention in Portland, Oregon, during the week of July 15, 1957, at City a xpense, the a xpenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis 'NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse BUSINESS Applications from the following for renewal of taxicab LICENSE licenses: RENEWALS Arcadia Monrovia Valley Cab Company, 112 North First Avenue (18 cabs) Red and White Cab Co. (1 cab - Race Track) 857 North Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles X11;0, Green and kIhite Cab Co., 3410 North Brighton Street, South San Gabriel (2 cabs - Race Track) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve the applications of Arcadia Monrovia Valley Cab Company, Rbd and White Cab Co., and Green and White Cab Co., for owner permit, auto for hire, taxicab for renewal, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. AUDIENCE Mr. John Orsi., 241 Woodruff Avenue, addressed the COMMENT Council, saying that the property in the.triangle could grow and prosper in commercial zoning; that he did not believe commercial manufacturing zone change for the property in question would be deemed public necessity. SANTA ANNTA Mr. Van Harris, 300 West Lemon Avenue, Arcadia, SHRINE CLUB California, addressed the Council requesting that a letter from the Shrine Club be read. The City Clerk read the letter from the Santa Anita Shrine Club, describing the annual North -South All - Star Football Game to be held in the Los Angeles Coliseum on July 31 and requesting the City to provide school bus transportation for this outing. Mr. Van Harris again addressed the Council, stating that there would be no financial obligation on the part of the City; that there would be competent supervision by Scout Masters, Shriners, and others; that they preferred school bus transportation to chartered buses because the parents had more confidence in school bus drivers. -11- 7/2/57 3882 The City Manager was concerned about establishing a precedent and assuming the responsibility of using the school buses when in their own recreational activities the City charters buses. Mayor Dennis felt that though this was a very worth- while project, it would place a tremendous burden on the City staff if they were to.assume the responsibility for the trip. Councilman Reibold was - concerned whether the Recreation Department had-the manpower to fulfill the demands of such a trip; that the City.Recreation Department already has a full program for the summer. The City Attorney advised that if the City undertakes this trip sponsored by the Shrine Club, they have the same responsibility as in their own programs; that the supervision would have to be under that of the Recreation Department; that if it becomes a part of the activities of the Recreation Department, it would not have to be approved by the City Council;.they could approve it subject to the approval of the Recreation Department. Councilman Phillips commented that the Shrine Game is a tremendous public service, but that he is concerned about the "mod'us operandi'.'; whether the Recreation Department is in a position to accept such responsibil- ity because of the full program scheduled for..the summer. Councilman Jacobi remarked that he was in favor of granting the request. Mr. Robert Uatkinson, 366 Warren Way, an officer of the Little League, addressed the Council, stating that the people connected with the.Little League have volunteered their services in helping - to.supervise the children. Mr. R. J. Newell, 224 Cabrillo Road, addressed the Council, saying that he was in charge of the boys when the tickets were sold the previous year; that they were well supervised. Motion was_made by Councilman Jacobi that the request of the Santa Anita Shrine Club be referred to the Recreation Commission with power to act provided it Involves no financial outlay on the part of the City. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ANNEXATION Report from the Water Superintendent that he could see no reason to believe that the status of the water contribution from the area included in Annexation No. 23 to Monrovia would be altered by such annexation. Mayor Dennis ordered the County Boundary Commission notice regarding Annexation No. 23 to Monrovia filed. FIRE SAFETY Recommendation of the City Manager that the City INSTITUTE Council approve the request of the Fire Chief that someone from his department, preferably the Fire -12- 7/2/57 3883 Inspector; beauthorized to attend the Fire Safety Institute at San Joaquin General Hospital at French Camp, California (vicinity of Stockton) on July 25 and 26; that this institute will teach the handlina of fires in hospitals; that it will not cost more than 175 or $100, and the expenditure is provided in the budget. Motion was made by Councilman Rbibold that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Fire Prevention Inspector to attend the Fire Safety Institute at San Joaquin General Hospital at French Camp, California, on July 25 and 26, 1957, at city expense, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized a xpense - account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis -13- 7/2/57 NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse APPOINTMENT .Councilman Reibold reported that the American Associ- TO ation of University Women, Arcadia Branch, recommended HEALTH AND that one of their members, Mrs. Howard W. Cheverton, SANITATION be considered for the vacancy in'the Health and COMMISSION . Sanitation Commission. He added that Mrs. Cheverton has a degree in Medical Technology from the University of Colorado; that she is a community- minded woman willing to serve; she is the mother of two elementary school children. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Mrs. Howard W. Cheverton, 2301 81 Capitan Avenue, be appointed to the Health and Sanitation Commission fors four -year term, expiring June 30, 1961, to succeed Mr. Tom J. Finnerty. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT Councilman Phillips reported on Lot Split No. 160 NO. 16o (Tom Marin and W. A. Reniff, 135 East Las Flores Avenue) which was presented at the last meeting but held over for further investigation. He reported that he and Councilman Reibold viewed the property; that it is one of the largest chicken ranches remaining in Arcadia; that the split involves'four lots of about 18,000 square feet to each parcel; that the Planning Commission had recommended approval (page 6 of Minutes of 6/18/57) subject to the removal of all buildings on the troperty except the house and garage on Parcel 1; that there is a large a house and a small dwelling-(about 400 square feet on Parcel 3, to the removal of which the applicant objected and. " probably would not split the lot'on that basis; that if these buildings are left in their present condition, one would become a non - conforming - building and the other a second or rental unit in a high -class area; that these buildings can become conforming if tney are reduced to a point where they cannot be rental units and can become a guest house, playroom, cabana, or whatever might be had on the back of a large lot. Motion was then made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission as to Lot Split No. 160, except that -13- 7/2/57 3884 Condition 4 be changed to allow the: retention of the house and the.basic portion of the egg house (on Parcel 3) from which has been removed the appurtances, such as the refrigerator,.one story store room, and so forth, and that the.egg house be brought up to meet building.code..requirements; "and that from the cottage there be removed the kitchen facilities and all other facilities that.would make the rental'unit.and reduce it to.a guest - house. Said.motion was seconded. by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. CAPITAL Mayor Dennis reported that.he had received a communica- PROJECTS tion from Councilman Camphouse that technical additional 'INDEXED information must be furnished by the staff before he ' could give a report on capital projects. S S�S9 The City Engineer reported that the information needed could be furnished-after the next meeting of the Beautification Committee; that such information is dependent upon action at that meeting; that such a meeting may be held before the next Coiincil- meeting. Councilman Jacobi reported that the Beautification meeting could be held on the next•Tuesday, July 9, 1957. ORDINANCE I 'The City Attorney presented, discussed; and read the NO. 985 title of Ordinance No..985, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INDEXED DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY IN SAID CITY, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR-THE HEARING OF OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION: - '' Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that'the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 985 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibild that Ordinance No. 985 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll 'call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse . ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented.,-discussed', and read the N0. 986-/ title of Ordinance No.-986, entitled:. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND INDEXED- ESTABLISHING THE SAMB.IN ZONE C -0 AND ZONE D ". Motion was made.by.Councilman Phillips that the reading of the body of.,Ordinance No. 986 be waived. 'Said motion was seconded by.Councilman Reibold and carried on roil call vote as follows: AYES:. 'Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold., and Dennis NOES:' None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ,ti -14- 7/2/57 3885 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 986 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:' Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORDINANCE / The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 987 title of Ordinance No. 987, entitled: "AN.ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,.CALIFORNIA, MEXED REGULATING PARKING IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED OFF- STREET PARKING LOTS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF ". Notion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 987 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 987 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION The,City Attorney presented, discussed, and . read the NO. 2901 title of Resolution No. 2901, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, XI1DEXED DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE "D" ZONE (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2901 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried' on roll call vote -as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2901 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphois's . RESOLUTION The City NO. 2902 title of OF THE C INDE%P''D GRANTING ADDITION AVENUE". Attorney presented, discussed, and read the Resolution No. 2902, entitled: "A RESOLUTION CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,,CALIFORNIA, A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF AN TO THE CHURCH BUILDING AT 1027 SOUTH FIRST -15- 7/2/57 3886 Motion*was' made by Councilman Jacobi that :yhe reading of the -full body of Resolution No. 2902 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman-Dennis and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips; Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse,-.. AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phi111ps,.Reibold, and Dennis NOES : - None ABSENT: " Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No.. 2903 be adopted..'_Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold-and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: -Councilmen-Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION • The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the NO. 2904 title of Resolution No. 2904, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, �II3DESED ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS ". Motion iaas made by Councilman Reibold that the reading - of the full body of Resolution No. 2904.be 'waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold ", and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that- Resolution No. 2904 be adopted. Said motion was- seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:.' Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips,•Reibold, and Dennis NOES:. None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -16- 7/2/57 Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2902 be adopted. Said.motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried'on roll call vote as follows: 'AYES:' Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT:.. Councilman- Camphouse RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented,- discussed, and read the NO. 2903 title of Resolution No. 2903, entitled: "RESOLUTION SNDEXED OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING ` BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS". Motion'was made by Councilman Phillips that.the reading of the body of Resolution No -. 2903 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phi111ps,.Reibold, and Dennis NOES : - None ABSENT: " Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No.. 2903 be adopted..'_Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold-and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: -Councilmen-Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse RESOLUTION • The City Attorney presented discussed, and read the NO. 2904 title of Resolution No. 2904, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, �II3DESED ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS ". Motion iaas made by Councilman Reibold that the reading - of the full body of Resolution No. 2904.be 'waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold ", and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that- Resolution No. 2904 be adopted. Said motion was- seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:.' Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips,•Reibold, and Dennis NOES:. None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse -16- 7/2/57 3887 RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the 'NO. 2905 title of Resolution No. 2905,.entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND REESTABLISHIW THE POSITION OF GARDENER IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, AND SPECIFYING M QUALIFI- CATIONS AND DUTIES THERSOB." Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2905 be- .waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse SANITATION 51' Councilman Phillips reported at the last Sanitation DISTRICTS k District meeting, they perused the budget; that they are taxed 2 cents in District No. 15; that in District INDEXED No. 22, the City can by resolution avoid that tax. The City Attorney advised that the County Sanitation District Act was amended in the last legislative session to provide that Sanitation Districts may, in addition to handling sewage effluent, construct, maintain, and operate a system for the disposal of combustible refuse or both; that previously Sanitation Districts had the power to operate a system for the collection and disposal of refuse, but seldom did so because cities generally preferred to control the collection of refuse within cities. Formerly, the City had to consent to being included within a refuse system but under the new law, the District can set up the system including cities and then any city desiring to withdraw from the system must do so by resolution adopted within 90 days after the setting up of the system; that under the new law, the Sanitation District must now submit a separate budget for the sewage disposal phase of its operation and another for -17- 7/2/57 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Resolution No. 2905 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse AIR POLLUTION The City Attorney.advised that as of July, 1957, all CONTROL incinerators other than those designed and used by Incinerators four or less residential units are under-regulation and control by the Air Pollution Control District; XUDEXED that the major change is with respect to apartment houses; they have been actually under jurisdiction, but they are clamping down now; all business and industry is now under their regulation; that as of October 1, 1957, they would hope to ban the use of the single - family incinerators, also; that they do not have "juritsdictiori overYthem except for smoke violations, but riot control of the incinerator itself; however, as of the present time, a single - family incinerator is subject to the basic regulation that it shall not emit smoke of a prescribed density for a period of more than 3consecutive minutes; that the ban on back -yard burning will actually be accomplished by local juris- dictions; that the County does not have the authority to ban incinerators except in the unincorporated areas; however, they will enforce within cities at••least the basic regulation - that of emitting smoke for more than three minutes. SANITATION 51' Councilman Phillips reported at the last Sanitation DISTRICTS k District meeting, they perused the budget; that they are taxed 2 cents in District No. 15; that in District INDEXED No. 22, the City can by resolution avoid that tax. The City Attorney advised that the County Sanitation District Act was amended in the last legislative session to provide that Sanitation Districts may, in addition to handling sewage effluent, construct, maintain, and operate a system for the disposal of combustible refuse or both; that previously Sanitation Districts had the power to operate a system for the collection and disposal of refuse, but seldom did so because cities generally preferred to control the collection of refuse within cities. Formerly, the City had to consent to being included within a refuse system but under the new law, the District can set up the system including cities and then any city desiring to withdraw from the system must do so by resolution adopted within 90 days after the setting up of the system; that under the new law, the Sanitation District must now submit a separate budget for the sewage disposal phase of its operation and another for -17- 7/2/57 3888 7N the rubbish transfer and disposal phase'of its work, and-that no city .which has requested withdrawal from the rubbish transfer and disposal_ system shall be taxed for any portion of:euch system; that District No. 22 has already established a refuse system and Arcadia has already withdrawn from it; that District No. 15 has not get set ups refuse system and the city can withdraw fr1m it when and if it does; that, in his opinion. a district cannot levy a tax for any phase of the system-without.-instituting the system. Councilman Phillips wondered if it were possible to use the Statute of-Limitations on the 2 cents the City has been paying which they have not used for the purpose intended. The City Attorney advised that the tax goes into their general fund and is carried over as a surplus and should be used to reduce-the ad valorem tax within District 15 as to the sewage disposal phase of their operation; that the City has already withdrawn from District 22; that District 15 has not taken any action to set up the system as yet; until they do,they cannot_ levy a•tax for it.; when'they do the City has 90 days in which to withdraw from the system. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the meeting adjourn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi -and carried unanimously. 4z. Robert 114,1"D6 ;'Mayor .ATTEST:'.* City Clerk \ 3 -1.6- 7/2/57 3889 The City Clerk read letters from the following, protest- ing the granting of a permanent variance to the applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Bengston,, 521 Workman Avenue Mr. and-Mrs. Marcus Halwax, 524 Las Tunas Drive Mayor Dennis asked if anyone else wished to be heard on the matter. Mrs. Dorothy LgGiudice, 530 Las Tunas Drive, addressed the Council, stating that she owned and operated the Playtime Nursery School, that she was appealing the Planning Commission recommendation because she felt the matter vies not given proper consideration; that she has been conducting the nursery for eight years, during which time she has spent a good deal of energy m-d money to bring it up to high standards; that permanent zoning would protect her interests and investments; that she has no.thought of selling the school at this time; that she has signatures of 90 percent of the people -in her area on a petition requesting that the permanent variance be granted. Mrs. LoGiudice further stated that she felt her property would act as a buffer to further commercial zoning. 7/16/57 M IN U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'ARCADIA - REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 1957 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of t`ie City Hall at 8 p.m., July 16, 1957. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Rev. A.- Karl Myers of the Village Presbyterian Church. PLEDGE Mayor Dennis- led.in.the'pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis ABSENT: None APPROVAL Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the OF minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1957, be MINUTES- approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carriad unanimously. HEARING' Appeal from Plannin Commission recommendation (LoGiudice) (Resolution No. 253) that applicant be granted a zone variance to continue the operation of a nursery school at 530 Las Tunas Drive, provided such approval be limiited to.a period of five -years and that the number of pupils shall not exceed twenty. The appeal was for a permanent variance. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open. He asked if anyone.wished to speak against the appeal. Mr. Ernest Anthony, 510 Las Tunas Drive, addressed the Council, stating that he was opposed to the granting of a permanent variance for the conduct of a nursery school. The City Clerk read letters from the following, protest- ing the granting of a permanent variance to the applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Bengston,, 521 Workman Avenue Mr. and-Mrs. Marcus Halwax, 524 Las Tunas Drive Mayor Dennis asked if anyone else wished to be heard on the matter. Mrs. Dorothy LgGiudice, 530 Las Tunas Drive, addressed the Council, stating that she owned and operated the Playtime Nursery School, that she was appealing the Planning Commission recommendation because she felt the matter vies not given proper consideration; that she has been conducting the nursery for eight years, during which time she has spent a good deal of energy m-d money to bring it up to high standards; that permanent zoning would protect her interests and investments; that she has no.thought of selling the school at this time; that she has signatures of 90 percent of the people -in her area on a petition requesting that the permanent variance be granted. Mrs. LoGiudice further stated that she felt her property would act as a buffer to further commercial zoning. 7/16/57 :•1 Mr. Bernie Birnbaum, 601 Las Tunas Drive, addressed the Council,.stating:that Mrs. LoGiudice operates a fine school and he was in favor of permanent variance being granted. • Mr. Ralph D. Stogsdill, 2710 South Baldwin Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that he was in favor of the granting of a permanent variance; that there was no disturbance to the neighbors and that the nursery school was always conducted in the'best manner. The City Clerk read communications received.from the following, who favored the granting of a permanent variance: Mr. and Mrs: Allan-A: Sutherland; 500 West Las Tunas Drive _. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Stogsdill,•480 Las Tunas Drive . Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the hearing be closed Said motion was seconded by Councilman Rei- bold and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the appeal of Mrs. LoGiudice be denieo,-the'recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution No. 253)-be approved, .and that the.City- Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution in accordance with the Planning _Commission recommendation. Councilman Jacobi commented that.he was:in favor of-nursery schools, but could not see why they should grant more than-a five -year variance. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips, who prefaced his second by remarking that to his knowledge nursery schools existed in several other R -1 places in the City and in all cases on the basis of a variance and that if the two lots were skipped, presently, R -1, going easterly on Las Tunas, there would be an invasion of a nice residential area - this would be a situation of leaving your defense lines and moving on to an undefensi- ble position where a permanent zone would have to be granted for the lots between, and then this becomes incentive to grant a zone change 'further on. Mrs. LoGiudice asked if the variance could be for a longer period than =five years. Councilman Reibold remarked that basically to do what Mrs. LoGiudice requested is to commit Las Tunas to some usage other than permissible at present; that five years would tell the tale, one way or the other; that he did not know whether Las Tunas should go multiple dwelling or not; that to grant other than the five years is to crystallize the whole problem. The motion was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Application of Embree Buses, 303 North Allen.Avenue, 'BREE BUM -. Pasadena,.to,conduct. charter bus service in Arcadia. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open, and asked if anyone wished, to •speak on the-,mattet.: -2- 7/16/57 3891 The City Clerk reported that she.had received no written communications on the matter. Mr. Glenn Embree, 1985 North Roosevelt Avenue, Altadena, addressed.the Council, stating that the business has been in operation since 1923, having been started by his parents; that they operate 37 vehicles; that it is a charter type service as well as contract; that they are seeking permission-to engage in that business in this City. Notion was made by Councilman Reibold that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the application of Embree Buses to conduct bus service in Arcadia be approved. Said motion was seconded.by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the unused portion of the investigation fee be refunded to the applicant. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and, Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None HEARING Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution Ord. No. 760 No. 257) that Zoning Ordinance-No. 760-be amended to Amendments establish minimum floor space in Zone R-O and R -1 and further regulating the erection of more than one dwelling in Zone-R-1. Mayor Dennis declared the hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the change. The City Clerk reported that she had received no written communications on the matter. Mayor Dennis then asked if anyone wished to speak against the proposed change. Mr. John Hodges, 280 west Foothill Boulevard, addressed the Council, wanting to know how such a change would affect the dwellings on his property; that if the dwellings were destroyed, would he be al- lowed to rebuild them. The-City Attorney advised that the dwellings would be allowed to remain as they now exist, but if they would be non - conforming according to the proposed change, they could not be rebuilt in the case of destruction unless they conformed; that the ordinance would not be introduced at this time; that he could discuss the matter with Mr. Talley to see how it would affect his property. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the hearing be closed. Said motion was seconded by CounaIlman Camphouse and.carried unanimously. Notion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as outlined in their Resolution No. 257 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance'No. 760 in accordance with the Planning Commission recommenda- tion. -�- 7/16/57 38W ZONE CHANGE Recommendation -of the Planning'Commission that its (Triangle) previous recommendation (Resolution No. 242) be amended continued to the following extent: "That- that'portion• of Lot 68; Santa Anita Colony, lying westerly of the flood control•chann °1, except.the westerly 317 feet thereof, rem3ln in Zone C -2 and that it'also be placed in Zone D." The Commission further reaffirmed its former rec- ommendation that all of Lot 68, except that portion lying westerly of the flood'control channel, and that portion of Lot-69 lying south of Las Tunas Drive be reclassified from Zone C -2 to Zone C -M and also Zone D. Mayor Dennis reported that the hearing had been closed at the last Council meeting, but that action was deferred to this meeting as a11'Councilmen were not present at the last meeting. Councilman Reibold read a report which he prepared as follows: "The problem has many facets. In fact so many that unless we are careful the real issue to be decided by the Council can become lost in insignificant details. I—believe that the following items, while having played a part-in the proceedings, are not criteria for our decision: -1. The Council's concern about the reaction the Planning Commission might have if we do not concur in'the•last part of their recommendation. It is true'that the Council did ask the Planning Commission to find a solution to the triangle, and I believe that with the changes made west of the Wash, and the advent of the bowling alley., they have found a solution to the triangle and for which they should be compli- mented highly. 2. •It 1s true that there has been a great deal of feeling and emotion displayed throughout the proceedings, and a few people may have conducted themselves in a manner which some of us as individuals might have desired otherwise. However, I do not believe that we should consider the individual conduct of any person as- significantcriterion. 3. The concern for those three businesses now operating in the triangle on a variance. The car wash has a permanent variance. Therefore, — there is no problem there. The business which.' rents equipment, if I read Resolution Nos. 2002, 2116, and 2759 correctly, is in some violation of the variance granted in that they have extended their operation over area not Included in the variance. The other business having,to do with poultry continues its operation even though its variance has expired two years ago. However, I do not believe that changing the zone to legalize violations should be a determinant in these proceedings. I believe there is only one basic question to be decided by this Council and that is whether or not the proposed change is fundamentally sound zoning -4- 7/15/57 3893 for the area involved and for the City of Arcadia. In my opinion it is not. When land values increase twenty- fold in twelve years the cry of economic loss does not seem valid. The small remaining undeveloped parcels of land are not significantly-large enough to start a new type of zone, the, size.-of which can only increase - never decrease.. Neither do I believe that you can overlook and ignore the desires of,500 people who have asked this Council to maintain the status quo." Councilman Phillips felt that the C -M zone proposed for the area east of the Wash might be extended across Live Oak to other properties is not•,true, as expressed by thg opposition; that this is a more restrictive zoning than the area across Live Oak in the County, which 18'C -3 and has far more usages than the C -M zone; that he thought it was an orderly step -down from the C -3 zoning to R -1 further up in Arcadia. Councilman Camphouse commented that basically the advent of the C -M zone was an instigation on the part of the Council.for a particular type of zoning to be put into particular places and probably inadvertently some people would take the connotation from the terminology "'C -M" and depict billowing smokestacks; that such is not the intent of the Council; that the record of this Council is not only to sustain the property values of 500 people concerned in that area, but the 10,000 people all over Arcadia; that he felt this is definitely a buffer between the Himes property; that since the court case involving the Himes property, there have been two additional zone changes - one other being denied because the proposed plan appeared to be fictitious, and the Council wanted to see Al definite drawings of the regular and orderly develop- ment of the property before giving any additional zone changes. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in their letter of recommenda- tion, dated June 26, 1957. The City Attorney advised that although Councilman Camphouse visa not present at the last meeting, he had been present at the original hearing, which would legally qualify him to vote on the matter. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, and Dennis NOES: Councilman Reibold ABSENT: None ,DONS CLUB Request of the Lions Club that the City reconsider ( Halloween the financing of their Halloween Window Painting Window Project jointly with the Lions Club and the local Painting) merchants, $600.00 being requested as the City's contribution. ,T at Dr. Harold P. Lynn, President of the Arcadia Lions Club, addressed the - Council, presenting the problem of the Club in raising approximately $1,800, the estimated cost of the project, and describing the benefits to the City of such a project. Mrs. l;illiam Gibbs, 1504 South Santa Anita Avenue, a past president of the P.T.A., addressed the Council, stating that the Arcadia P.T.A.'s were 100 percent in back of the program. -5- 7/1 V57 3894 Mr.'Elbert Souders addressed the Council, speaking on behalf of the schools and as chairman of the next window painting contest; he commented that this program meets with a great deal. of enthusiasm on the part of the students and art teachers, and would be . happy to be participants.in the program next year. Mayor Dennis remarked that the City has many requests from civic organizations to participate in recreational activities which are not a partof the City's program; that there are approximately/ four or five thousand children participating in the City's program. Councilman Reibold commented that when :discussing the budget several months b'ack,.they decided after due deliberation,not to include the request in the budget. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the request of the Lions Club be denied. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, but remarked that in the past he voted for this program but did concur in the elimination of that item in the current budget; that he felt this would better become a program of the Chamber of Commerce, where.all service organiza- tions are represented. Councilman Camphouse added that 1n the budget discussion not only was this item dropped from the budget but several others -of .like nature because it was singling -out specific organizations whereas there are about thirty -nine service organizations in the City, and the City could not support all thirty -nine organizations. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the contract for the Civic Center Site Work to Osborn Company In accordance with their bid of $220292.05, that all irregularities or informalities In the bids or in the bidding be waived; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreement with the bidder and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same; and that the sum': of $21-000.00 be transferred from the Capital budget to the Capital Improvement budget. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: -6- 7/16/57 Councilman Jacobi felt that the Lions Club has done a wonderful thing. _' •• Councilman Reibold's motion was carried unanimously. CONTRACT Recommendation of the City Manager that the contract AWARD for the Civic Center Site fork be awarded to the low Civic Center bidder, Osborn Co., in the amount of $22,292.05, and /1ST that the amount of $23,000.00 be appropriated and transferreed from the Capital budget to the Capital Improvement budget. He reported that bids were received as follows: Osborn Company $22,292.05 W. W. Holt Co. 23,351.20 W. R. Wilkinson Co. 25,237.38 R. R. Blakeman 27,960.64 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the contract for the Civic Center Site Work to Osborn Company In accordance with their bid of $220292.05, that all irregularities or informalities In the bids or in the bidding be waived; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreement with the bidder and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same; and that the sum': of $21-000.00 be transferred from the Capital budget to the Capital Improvement budget. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: -6- 7/16/57 3895 AYES:" Councilmen Camphouse; Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLITS Recommendations of the City Engineer that Lot Split :'teal approval No. 126 (Eugene Reneson, 1115 Arcadia Avenue), Lot Split No. 147 (bl. F. Upson, 603 4lest Longden Avenue), N0. 126J.7i• -and Lot Split No. 158 (A. H. Rude', 1222 Oak Glen N0. 147 �/,. Avenue) be given final approval as all requirements N0. 15 ( Iand provisions have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Lot Split Nos. 126, 147, and 158 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final 23937 map of Tract No. 23937, located On the extension of �35 Birchcroft Street,be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. posting a surety bond to guarantee the installation of all required improvements; 2. furnishing necessary easements for the instal- lation of rear line utilities; -7- 7/16/57 and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None CONTRACT AWARD Recommendation of the City Engineer that the contract (street work) for the construction of curb, gutter, and pavement Mu for the opening of-Civic Center.Place, southerly of the National Guard Armory, and the construction of curb and gutter and resurfacing-of Huntington Boulevard, easterly of Civic Center be awarded to the low bidder, Crowell & Larson. He reported that bids were received as follows: Crowell & Larson $36,017.79 Osborn 'Co. 37,281.70 Griffith Co. 39,241.65 A -1 Paving Co. 39,817.20 W. R. Wilkinson 41,31 4o W. W. Holt " 41,658.15 American Asphalt 43,251.85 Warren Southwest 479391.65 Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the recommendation•of the City Engineer and award the contract for the construction of pavement for the opening of'Civic Center Place and the resurfacing of Huntington Boulevard, easterly of Civic Center, to-the lour bidder, Crcwell & Larson, in the amount of $36,017.79, to be financed from Capital Outlay Fund and State Gas Tax Project No. 38; that the City Attorney be instructed-to prepare the appropriate contract with the bidder; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authoriked to execute the same. Said motion was seconded bg Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT SPLITS Recommendations of the City Engineer that Lot Split :'teal approval No. 126 (Eugene Reneson, 1115 Arcadia Avenue), Lot Split No. 147 (bl. F. Upson, 603 4lest Longden Avenue), N0. 126J.7i• -and Lot Split No. 158 (A. H. Rude', 1222 Oak Glen N0. 147 �/,. Avenue) be given final approval as all requirements N0. 15 ( Iand provisions have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and that Lot Split Nos. 126, 147, and 158 be granted as requested. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. TRACT NO. Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final 23937 map of Tract No. 23937, located On the extension of �35 Birchcroft Street,be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. posting a surety bond to guarantee the installation of all required improvements; 2. furnishing necessary easements for the instal- lation of rear line utilities; -7- 7/16/57 3896 Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the•recommendation of the City Engineer and accept the work of Osborn Company for the widening of the northeast corner of Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue and Griffith Company in resurfacing city streets, and authorize final payment in the amount of.. $7,159.10 to Osborn Company and $28,653.72 to Griffith.Company. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll.call vote as follows: -AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, 'and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -8- 7/16/57 payment of the.following fees -and deposits; lots.recreation fee ® $25.00 $75.00 •street trees @ $5 -- !10.00 -.00 street light standard @4150-00. 150.00 -1 (steel) Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council approve final map of Tract 23937, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission, and that the final map of Tract 23937 be and the same 'is hereby accepted and approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to .endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and -affix the corporate seal of said City and `to certify to the adoption and passage of said minute order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient surety bond guaranteeing specified improvements in said Tract 23937. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. ZONE Recommendation of the Planning Commission (Resolution CHANGE No. 258) that the City Council approve the application (Anderson) of -Carl D. Anderson for a change of zone from Zone -R -3• to Zones R -2, PR -3, and C -1 on property located at the northwest corner of Live Oak Avenue and Second Avenue, subject to the dedication.of land for widening Second Avenue, dedication of an alley, and dedication of land for a street in a proposed tract to the north. The Commission also recommended that the portion " proposed,for Zone-C-1 also be placed in Zone D; that a public hearing on the proposed Zone D will be held on July 23, and a further recommendation will be made. Motion.was made by Councilman Phillips that a hearing on the matter be set for August 20, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse.and carried unanimously. 14ORK Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City COMPLETED Council accept the work of Osborn Company for the 3 WY Osborn Co, widening of the.northeast corner of Duarte Road and Griffith Co. Baldwin Avenue and authorize the final payment, in the• amount of $7,159.10; and accept the work of.Griffith Company in resurfacing city streets, and authorize final payment in the amount of $28,653.72;.the'former project being paid from State Gas Tax Funds and the.- latter from State and County Gas Tax Funds; both payments to be made 35 days after acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council accept the•recommendation of the City Engineer and accept the work of Osborn Company for the widening of the northeast corner of Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue and Griffith Company in resurfacing city streets, and authorize final payment in the amount of.. $7,159.10 to Osborn Company and $28,653.72 to Griffith.Company. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll.call vote as follows: -AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, 'and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -8- 7/16/57 389'7 r.y. STREST Recommendation of the City Engineer that the City IMPROVES Council authorize the improvement of the northern side of Camino Real easterly of El Monte Avenue, as described on•their map enclosed with their letter of recommendation, dated July 11, 1957; that under the 1911 Improvement Act, a procedure is set forth for the construction of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks when more than 50 percent of the block, is improved, such procedure calling for notices, hearings, etcetera. The City Engineer reported that the cost is approximately between $1.65 and $1.90 a running foot. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the City Council authorize the administrative staff to arrange for the necessary notices and call for the hearings required under the proceedings of the 1911 Act to require the curb and gutter on the northerly side of Camino Real Avenue, east of E1 Monte Avenue to be constructed by the property owners. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. PETITION The City Clerk .read a petition signed by twenty-nine twent (Annexation) west Arcadia property owners requesting consent to & SP commence annexation proceedings. tItIDE%ED It was the consensus of the Council members that the City is not seeking annexation of territory for the sole purpose of enlarging the city; that becoming a part of the,City of Arcadia looks attractive to the outlying areas, but that the City has been in operation since 1903, during which time the residents had to pay for the privilege of being in the City by way of higher taxes; that newcomers should share in that cost; that there are many problems concerned with the annexation of areas, such as water, curbs and gutters, access roads, fire stations and equipment, that some form of criteria should be set up before considering an annexation; that even if the area proposed to be annexed meets the criteria to be set up, the City would not necessarily be interested in adding to its terri- tory. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the request of the blest Arcadia Property Owners Association be referred to the Planning Commission for their study and recommendation with the request that over -all criteria for future annexations be prepared for the consideration of the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. BEAUTIFICATION Report of the Beautification Committee was read by CO EE Councilman Jacobi, Chairman of the Committee, as AEPORT follows: "The following is the report and recommendation of the Beautification Committee appointed by the Mayor on May 7, 1957: "During the past two months the committee met bi- weekly and has completed its study and recommendation for the beautification of Huntington Drive, Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. -9- 7/16/57 3898 �y "The initial concept and criteria for design were selected to create attractiveness and distinction on the principal avenues into Arcadia. This, we feel, will be accomplished with the repetition of attractive, distinctive, low -type planter boxes at the principal intersections of our boundaries and at principal intersections within the City on selected streets. The second criterion for design gives serious consid- eration to low maintenance costs, and we feel that this will be accomplished by the use of relatively unbroken lawn areas and ground cover plantings, automatic sprinkler system, etc. "Typical diagrams of the treatment for Santa Anita and for Huntington Drive, consistent with previous discussions and accepted roadway design, have been prepared and are herewith presented. . "Santa Anita Avenue is designed with large tree planting on the-outer edges-of the right -of -way with a fawned area in the center island, accentuated with minor clump tree planting and planters at the inter- section of major streets, "The proposed treatment for Huntington Drive is consistent with previous designs, with a two -way service road on either side to serve-'the residential and business properties, and two three -lane roads with one- way.traffic through the center area; each of the four roads to be separated with planter areas. The committee recognizes that during the thoroughbred racing.season the north side of Huntington Drive carried five lanes of westbound traffic at the end of the racing day. However, they feel that with the advent of the freeway in or near Arcadia the traffic problem presented by the Los Angeles Turf Club will be minimized and that three lanes east and west on Huntington Drive will be adequate. During the interim the traffic could be handled satisfactorily by diversion. "Proposed for the north parkway of Colorado Boulevard are plantings with a screen type of plant adjacent to the railroad tracks and low ground cover near the curbs, with automatic sprinklers, etc. "The Council committee acknowledges the assistance given by Mr. George Roach of the firm of Burge and Roach, Architects and Landscape Architects, the officials of the Arboretum, and the city's own professional staff. "It.is recommended to the Council 1. That the proposed concept and design be approved. 2. That the Architectural firm of Burge and Roach be retained to complete plans and specifica- tions for this project. c 3. That the City Attorney prepare the appropriate documents consistent with Mr. Roach's proposals. 4. That any street work necessary prior to beautificatt)n be expedited by the Staff -lo- 7/16/57 INSURANCE aNDE%E 3899 5. That-the City Council, within the limits of the Capital Improvement Projects Program, press for an early completion of the beauti- fication of the three principal streets proposed herein. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd.) Edward F. Jacobi Edward F. Jacobi Chairman (Sgd.) Elton D. Phillips Elton D. Phillips (Sgd.) Conrad T. Reibold Conrad T. Reibold It Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the report of the Beautification Committee be accepted; that it be referred to the Capital Projects Committee for their study in recommending available funds for the project, and that the committee further report on which part of the program can be started at once; that the staff be instructed to present a report on the acquisition of the right of way on Huntington Drive, one of the streets included in the beautification project. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips. As to a question from Councilman Jacobi regarding the aerial installations of the power companies along the streets, the City Engineer reported that the Telephone Company has already begun processing and designing a plan to place.such installations underground. The City Clerk read letters received from the following: American Association of University Women, Arcadia Branch, signed by Mrs. Frances Meehan, Corres- ponding Secretary, protesting the beautification plan because they believed in the preservation of the large trees, and requesting the divider strip down Santa Anita Avenue be maintained in its present width and that the tall trees along Santa Anita be kept or replaced immediately upon removal. Home Owners' Association of Southern Arcadia, signed by John Morse, President, protesting the the proposed plan and requesting the preservation of Santa Anita Avenue and the preservation of trees throughout Arcadia, and that action be delayed. Said motion was carried unanimously. Recommendation of Councilmen Phillips and Jacobi, the committee appointed to study the City's insurance, that the present Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Fire and Theft Insurance be renewed on the basis of the quotation submitted by the Arcadia Insurance Agents Association and that the City Manager be instructed to coordinate false arrest coverage with the expiration of the present false arrest coverage carried-by the Police Association. -11- 7/16/57 3300 Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the report of the committee be.accepted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse.and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the'Clty Council accept the recommendation and that the present comprehensive general liability and automobile fire and theft insurance be renewed on the basis of the .quotation, $7,723.81, submitted by the Arcadia -Insurance Agents Association, and that the City Manager be instructed to coordinate false arrest coverage with the expiration of the present false arrest coverage carried by the Police Association, .in the premium amount of $924.00. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None . EXPENDITURES' Recommendation of the City Manager that the unencum- tiered balances for the projects listed in his letter JNDFRF.T� of July 12, 1957, be reappropriated for the 1957 -1958 fiscal year in order that the projects may be carried to their completion. Motion was.made by Councilman Phillips'that the unen- cumbered balances of the accounts, as listed below, be transferred to the respective accounts, and that the current budget be amended accordingly. General Fund wing System' $22089.32 109 -12 Annual Report 3,374.00 109 -19 B Art Tile Treatment 300.00 Ca ital Outla Accts. v c Tenter o ect: Canopy for City Hall 2,025.21 Fu r n, and Equipment: Police Bldg. and Admin. Bldg. 20,290,2 Beautification of Colorado 10,519,09 Storm Drain Study 4,000.00 Storm Drain - Hospital Site on City owned Property 32,400.00 Park and Recreational Facilities Fund Development of Wilderness Area - 14,000,00 Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Council recesseds its meeting at 10:25 for five minutes. PMM DRIVE Request of Rev: R. M. Gosnell, Executive Commander of (Goanell) the American Mission Army, 6210 Otis Avenue, Bell, a0A16 California, to solicit funds in the City of Arcadia. -12- 7/16/57 3901 ?/ Rev, Goenell addressed the Council, stating that all the data concerning his organization was on paper sent previously -to the Council; he stated that -6210 Otis Avenue was his'parsonage and headquarters, and 719 West Third Street the mission: The City Attorney read three.letters received from Rev. Col. R. M. Oosnell, dated June 10, June 30, r nd July . 1957, stating in substance that he the appl33cann .was enclosing application -for clearance with the City of Arcadia, but that it is not mandatory .by law for religious organizations to first obtain a permit from a municipality; that his colporteurs would be cleared by the Police Department, but he did not want the Police Department to think it has jurisdiction over the church and arbitrarily misuse police powers; that he enclosed a copy of the Articles of Incorporation of his organization. The Attorney also read the application form as filled in by the applicant - the nature and complete description being "Religious purposes only to support -our downtown MISSION our Literature Evangelism and Anti- Narcotic Crusade; that he would have proper papers; including. 1956 income and disbursements of funds at the Council hearing on July 16. The•City Attorney added that a letter had been written to the applicant requesting a statement of income and disbursements prepared by and certified by a certified public - accountant; that there was presented this evening on the organization's stationery a financial statement for 1956, listing Cash on hand from previous dep6sits,..$3,000.00; Income from 1956, $19,135.00; and an itemization of expenses purportedly totalling $23,124.90, which total appeared to be in error; that it was stated the books were audited by Andrew B. Luster, but no indication of the person's qualifications, whether he be a C.P.A. or otherwise. The City Attorney stated that the Council does not have the prerogrative nor does it purport to pass upon the merits, dogma, or practices of any religion; that he would suggest a little inquiry into the nature of the work for the reason that from the application and the related documents submitted, it appeared that there is possibly a combination of religious activity with charitable and civic activities; that the letterhead on one of them refers to Anti - Narcotics Auxiliary, Member of the American'Mission Army; that it would be desirable to ascertain the relationship of the Anti - Narcotics Auxiliary to the American Mission Army. Upon questioning from the City Attorney and the Council members, the applicant stated that the Anti - Narcotics Auxiliary is a separate organization, but that it is carried on religiously, and that all of their work is incidental to religion; that the auxiliary Is conducted under the auspices of the American Mission Army and is both religious and educational; that the auxiliary does not have separate officers; that there Is no pay, but is charitable; that donations are sought by solicitors going from home to home, leaving literature and calling card; that the solicitors are members of the American Mission Army; that the . solicitors are paid a commission of 25 percent of their collections; that some are paid as missionaries - colporteurs are paid a larger percent, enough to make up for a common wage; that solicitors could have other employmeht, but they like this and usually do -13- 7/16/57 3902 J,2 not have other.employment; that he is with the Inter- national Ministerial Federation and also ordained with the American Mission Army, whose headquarters are at Bell;, that the title . "Colonel ".he uses, is not military; that he received it by working up in.the Christian Army and then from them to the American Mission Army; that he also belongs to the Army of KentuclW Colonels, signed'by Governor Chandler; that the title "Commander" Is used.because' they are military in method; that he has been called "General" a few times; that the degrees D.D. and L.L.D. are honorary, given to him from Temple Hall College and Seminary in Chicago; that he received those degrees-from Dr.. Allen of the Baptist Srnary in.Los Angeles, just honorably bestowed upon him; that he resides at the American Mission Army Headquarters in Bell. In'response to questions con - cerning the itemized expenditures listed in the financial statement.- 'Rev..Gosnell explained that the Item of "Circulation dept." for $4,250.00 was for the cost of distribution of their.literature; that the Item "Anti- Narcotics Auxiliary" listed as an expense in the amount of $1,500.00 was.for publishing literature, tdistribution of literature, and operation commonly known to church or anizations (bought films on narcotics and drug addiction; that the item "Personal Evangelism" included going from home to home and to hospitals, praying for the sick, and witnessing about Christ; that the item! of $837.07 for. "Hedgts.. Church" was the land they'bought for $1,000.00 upon which to build a church; that he thought it was bought last year; that he does not have a personal bank account and has put all his money back into the ministerial activities; `.' •;that the.term "Church Property pmts." was payments for `,the same property mentioned under "Hedgts. Church "; -that perhaps the $937.00 item previously mentioned might be'the expenses of headquarters; that he does not have a clearance from the City of Los Angeles - that theyJdo not require it; that the Mission does a lot of work on Alcoholism and its evils, but more work has been done by trying to reach every home in Southern California with anti - narcotics literature; that the radio broadcasts 6n KALI and KTER were devoted mostly to preaching'in general, but sometimes talked on narcotics-, that he would like to see the mission in Los Angeles or any other church who'has put more into the gospel and gotten less out of it than he has; that he preached for three'years in the Ozarks of Missouri and got about $120.00;.that he did not know how many people go through his mission in a year; that he did have 64 one night, 60 another night; that they do not feed or lodge the people, but just preach to them;.that they attra --t people•to their quarters by.playing religious music on a piano; that after a crowd has assembled, he preaches to .them; that they do not have the people register, nor is there any person follow -tip; that their solicitors are•recommended to them by some church, or the people hear of them and come to them requesting. such work; that if they have three to five solicitors, they feel they have a good crew; that he has turned-down solicitors who have been able to take in $60 a day because they.did not abide by the policies or rules; that the solicitors issue receipts to the donors, unless they.use a tambourine on the streets; that the item of 's little over a thousand dollars for "Transportation" was for the two cars, his and the colporteurs; that the organization during the War had ministers in England, Guam, India, and as far back -14- 7/16/57 3903 ' as North Carolina, but that they are not supported by this mission; that they have about four in this mission who do missionary work and serve as colporteurs; that he conducts the work at the mission with the help of one other; that they hold two good services a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays; that they have their revivals between those days when a good speaker is available; that they moved their church across the street from 6210 Otis Avenue where they hold bible classes; that he did not know how much literature they distributed in a year; that other people send them literature to be distributed; that they had 25,E copies of the pamphlet on marijuana; that when they distribute the literature to the householder, they present their card, stating the name'of the.mission, and what they are there for, and then the householder makes his donation; that their colporteurs wear a cap bearing the name of the organization; that he did not think their solicitors disclosed to the householder that they were working on a percentage basis; that he does not have any other income or occupation; that Andrew B. Luster is a boy who has been there with him for about a year; that they have never paid anyone, to audit their books; that if they paid them they would probably do it just about as they wanted it done, if they wanted to cheat; that so far they have never been asked to do it; that they have not filed any financial statement with the Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue; that he did not file an exemption form for the State of California. The City Attorney suggested that the Council might take the matter under advisement and review the literature submitted; that they might want someone to look at the books of the organization to check the items listed in the statements against the books; that a financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant had been requested but had not been received. Notion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the matter be taken under advisement, and that no action be taken by the City Council until such time as this organization files a certified financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant, or a certified copy of the proper forms filed with the Federal Department of Internal Revenue. When Rev. Gosnell questioned the authority of the City to require financial statements of a religious organization, the City Attorney advised that due to the apparent multiplicity of activities of the American Mlsaion Army and its relationship with other organizations, he thought the request made was proper; that the certificate filed was, in his personal opinion, neither complete nor accurate,.nor was it' prepared by a certified public accountant; that a properly prepared certificate would avoid the necessity of inspection of the organizations records by members of the City staff or some other organization; that such a request in no way militates against any of the principles of constitutional freedoms of the practice of religion; that he thought the application demon— strates that it is a little bit more than the p of religion. �. oY^ Said motion was seconded by Councilmaii "cots' and carried unanimously. y -15- 7/16/57 3904 DUARTE Report of the City Manager that deeds have been signed ROAD and executed by six property owners on the north side- - widening of Duarte -Road between First Avenue and Santa Anita- Avenue for street widening.purposes; that gas tax money has been appropriated for the street widening, = but that • proceedings cannot be begun until the additional deeds are executed; that -Mr. Cheney was instrumental in securing the deeds executed thus far. Mayor Dennis thanked Mr. Cheney for his efforts and- - ordered the communication filed. . RUMMAGE Recommendation of the City Manager that - permission be SALE granted to the Arcadia Women's Democratic Club to INDEXED "hold a rummags sale on July 25, 26, and 27, 1957, at 1427 Baldwin Avenue to help defray the expenses of their organization. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City 'Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the request of -the Arcadia women's Democratic Club to hold a rummage sale•on July 25, 26, and 27, 19571 at 1427 Baldwin Avenue: Said motion was seconded by,Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. PLANNING Recommendation of the Personnel Board that the class DIVISION specifications for Planning Secretary and Chief INDEXED Building Inspector be approved and that Leslie M. Talley be redesignated from Chief Building Inspector to Planning Secretary in the Department of Public works. Motion . was -made•by - Councilman Reibold that the recom- mendation of the Personnel Board be accepted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. . Y CONFERENCE Recommendation of -the City Manager that Jerry Rice, ATTENDANCE Chief Building'Inspector, be permitted to attend the International'Conference of Building Officials to be I�JE%ED`'�^ held in San Francisco on September 10 through 13, 1957. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and permit Jerry Rice,.Chief Building Inspector to attend the International Conference of Building Officials :in San Francisco on September 10 through 13, 1957, at City expense not to exceed $150, the expenditures to be substantiated by itemized expense account upon return and approved by the City Manager and City Controller. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold,_ and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None CHAIRMEN Report of the Planning Commission that Nor. Frank E. APPOINTED Vachon was elected as chairman and Mr. Rudolph E. INDRXF.n Davison as Vice - Chairman of the Planning Commission for the ensuing year. The communication was noted and ordered filed. -16- 7/16/57 3905 COUNTY Recommendation of the City Manager that the proposed BOUNDARY' annexation,known as City of .Industry Annexation, COMMISSION having no effect upon this City be noted and filed; WDFxr.n that the area is south of Garvey Avenue and approximate- ly five miles south of Live Oak Avenue. Said notice was noted and ordered filed. FIRE Mayor Dennis wanted to know the status of the plans STATIONS and specifications for the proposed fire stations. The City Manager reported that the Fire Department /J, s. P. is currently studying the preliminary plans - that. the next step would be to discuss the changes proposed by that department. Councilman Phillips felt that tf one station could move faster than the other, the two should not progress simultaneously; let the one progress at its own speed; that the central station is more complicated and may take much more time. Motion was made by Councilman Dennis that the City Manager and City Engineer be instructed to complete at the earliest possible date their recommendation for the completion of negotiations-of a contract with Neptune,and Thomas for,the design of Baldwin Avenue fire station, together with the submission of any rendering and estimates of cost -for the Councils consideration. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Dennis presented the-name of Mr. James Wallin, INDEXr� 1747 Oakwood Drive, who is General Manager of Huntington Associates, Inc., the insurance business, for the vacancy on the Personnel Board, to succeed Mr. James A. Harvey, for a four -year term to expire June 30, 196, and moved that he be so appointed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Camphouse presented the name of Mr. George Forman, 224 West Orange Grove, to fill the vacancy on the'Planning Commission to succeed Mr. James B. Daly, for a four -year term to expire June 30, 1961, and moved that he be so appointed. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. BUSINESS Application of Fred Murset, 3549 Locke Avenue, Los LICENSE• Angeles 32, for renewal license to operate a taxicab RENEWAL during the racing season. J . II Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council approve the application of Fred Murset for owner permit, auto for hire, taxicab for renewal, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. -17- 7/16/57 3906 NO. 983 . :INDEXED The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the title of Ordinance No. 983,,entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE M -211. Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body•of Ordinance No. 983 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, -Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was.made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 983 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read N0. 984 the title of Ordinance No. 984, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF - 1RDEXED ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 257 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION 1 -P ". Notion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the body of Ordinance No. 984 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:- Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Ordinance No. 984 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read NO. 985 the title of Ordinance No. 985, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF iWEXED ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING 'ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY IN SAID CITY, AND FIXING A TINE AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION ". Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 985 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -18- 7/16/57 390 Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No.•985 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and, carried on roll call vote as follows: - AYES: Councilmen,Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the N0. 986 title of Ordinance No. 986, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GNDEBED RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN-SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE C -0 AND ZONE D". Motion was made by.Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 986 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi,..Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Ordinance No. 986 be adopted. .Said.motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and.carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold and - Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 987 title of Ordinance No: 987, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AIDS= REGULATING PARKING IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED OFF- STREET PARKING LOTS AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 987 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call Vote•as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Ordinance No. 987 be adopted. Said - motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried-.on roll call vote as follows:- AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -19- 7/16/57 3908 ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed,.and read the NO. 988 title of Ordinance No `988, entitled :_ "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INDEXED AMENDING SECTIONS 54JUM 55 OF_ORDINANCE NO. 728 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ". Motion-was made by'Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No..988 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call-vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi,,Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Ordinance No. 988 be introduced,. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold; and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented and read the title of NO. 989 Ordinance No. 989, entitled: - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE_CITY OF ARCADIA, PROHIBITING THE INDEXED SOLICITING OF ORDERS, PEDDLING, HM*ING, VENDING AND THE SALE OF GOODS, WARES, AND MERCHANDISE FROM DOOR TO DOOR IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA.WITHOUT THE INVITATION, CONSENT OR REQUEST OF THE HOMEOWNERS OR TENANTS IN POSSESSION ". The City Attorney advised that it is one of the first steps in carrying out the announced policy of the City Council and in unravelling of the problem that the Council has had,. in the regulation of door -to -door solicitation. That this is-commonly known as the "Green River" or "Alexandria" type of ordinance which declares it to be a nuisance for a person to attempt to do business in a residence without the consent or invitation of the owner or tenant in possession of the premises; that this type of ordinance has twice been sustained by the Supreme-Court of the United States; that it is not in violation of the Federal Constitution with respect to businesses engaged in interstate commerce; that the effectiveness of the ordinance will depend almost entirely upon the acceptance of it.by the people, since the offense is one against the person offended by the uninvited solicitation of business In his home; that it does justice to those who are wanted in the community; that there are a number of businesses that depend on invitation, or express or - implied consent to do business in the home, and a number of them have operated successfully under this type of regulation; that it is an effective barrier, however, against the type of business that the homeowner does not want to be confronted with even to the extent of having to tell him "no" and the door in his face; that there will be .,.slamming subsequent legislation following this, amending the business license ordinance as to those businesses requiring a permit, to implement this ordinance by providing in effect and substance that the violation of any ordinance of the City will constitute grounds for the modification or revocation of any permit -20- 7/16/57 3909 granted, so that if a person, having obtained a permit to solicit, wilfully insists upon soliciting orders or making sales against the wishes of the homeowners or tenants, then the City has the weapon to withdraw the permit;.that, as a matter of practice, the people operating under the ordinance are a little careful about flaunting it and making themselves the nuisance the ordinance. describes them to be. Mr. Bennie Flint, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, addressed the Council, wanting to know if the proposed ordinance would affect the various solicitation programs of the Scout and Campfire groups of his Church'. The City Attorney advised that this ordinance is not intended to apply to religious or charitable organizations; that there will be further legislation along those lines at a later date to further clarify the situation; that with respect to the practice of religions soliciting donations, for example, this would have absolutely no effect whatsoever nor could it be construed to have any such effect; that the distribution of religious literature, depending in part on the modus operandi, would not come under this ordinance, because it is accepted practice and fact that in the distribution of religious literature, the money asked or accepted is not asked or accepted as a sale price of the literature but rather as a donation to assist in the cause and it is not a mercantile sale; that he has been concerned with the effect of this type of ordinance on the Camp Fire . Girls and that type of organization where they are selling a.commodity for a consideration that is proportionate to the cost of the item sold; that the chief thing he could say in defense of the ordinance is that he would like to meet the person who would file a criminal complaint against a Camp Fire Girl for attempting to sell cookies at a home; if that would happen, he certainly would recommend some modifications of the ordinance, but until that happens he would prefer to adhere to the form of an ordinance that has twice been proved by the Supreme Court of the United States. Mrs. Elsie Ford addressed the Council, stating that she was substituting for Mrs. Margaret Corbett, who was unable to attend the meeting; that all those connected with the Real Silk Organization will do everything in their power to cooperate with the City in any stipulations they wish to impose, but they do not wish to be limited by a drastic ordinance like the one proposed; that they feel it is against their rights. The City Attorney advised that the Supreme Court held that the ordinance does not violate any rights; that this is actually a relaxation of the Council's policy as the-Council denied outrightly a permit to solicit orders to two representatives of Real Silk Hosiery; that that had occurred in the stages of the formation of a policy to discourage indiscriminate solicitation of all kinds from door to door; that he would recommend that upon the adoption of an ordinance of this kind, the Council not only review but somewhat modify its policy in -21- 7/16/57 3910 accordance with the provisions of such an ordinance, because the effectiveness of any type of regulation of solicitation generally,.be it religious, charitable, or commercial, depends for the most part upon the desires and cooperation of the people affected thereby; that this prdinance,•having been sustained by the Supreme.Court,, will give the Council and the enforcement divisions of-the City the means of enforcing the ordinance as to those who desire and need the protection of such an ordinance; that it leaves the doormide open for those who either permit or actually desire to be solicited by one company or another; that he•knows of a- number of organizations which would be happy to see this kind of regulation, certainly in preference to an.outright prohibition against their door -to -door solicitations; there are many businesses whose volume of business depends entirely upon implied.or actual consent or invitation; that their business has been developed by one person telling another, one customer referring the person to another; that enables those people to solicit 'where they are wanted and effectively curbs them from the homes where they are not wanted; that it seems to be the solution to the problem that has been presented to the City in the past; that this is the tried and tested method of affording protection to the public to the extent that they want to be protected, and it is incumbent upon the public who* want to be protected to afford itself of that protection. Mayor Dennis commented that the Council has made a conscientious effort to protect the people of the City against door -to -door solicitations; that in trying to find a solution, they have approached this matter In as unemotional manner as they could; that this seems to be an equitable ablution, at least from the standpoint-of the people who are conducting legitimate businesses which are wanted in the City and also protects the homeowner or tenant; that it is their sincere desire.that this will be the beginning of the.solution of a problem that not only has been a burden to those conducting legitimate businesses, but to those who are having their doorbells rung night after night. Mr. Willard H. Russell, Branch Manager of the Electrolux Corporation in Pasadena, addressed the Council, stating in substance that lie was representing two Electrolux salesmen who live in Arcadia; that there are about 1720 users of that machine in Arcadia; that the owners do move about and it is hard to know their current addresses; that their organization gives free service, but unless they call, the salesmen are not allowed to contact them; that it is only when the owner is unhappy about the operation of her cleaner, that she calls; that many cities in the United States have tried this ordinance and then taken it off the books because it was too discriminatory; that their product is not sold in the stores because of the abuse of the price policy and the service policy, and must depend upon the contact at the home. The City Attorney advised represents, and others who do not have licenses to d o -22- that the company Mr. Russell do business by call only, business in Arcadia; that 7/16/57 1 3911 the proposed ordinance would foster their business . rather than hurt it; that when something is sold, as in the protestant's business, including a service policy, the acceptance of the service policy con- stitutes the invitation to return at a later date; that he (the salesman) will find that this product is his best salesman; that'he will get his invitations from users and friends of users; and that mail and telephone is always open to them. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 989 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES:, Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that Ordinance No. 989 be introduced. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2907 title of Resolution No. 2907, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING INDEXED AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHUAY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2907 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2907 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION the City Attorney presented, discussed, and read N0. 2908 the title of Resolution No. 2908, entitled: "A INDFXFi RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING DEEDS FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2908 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: -23- 7/16/57 3912 AYES:. Councilmen.Camphouse, Jacobi,.Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that Resolution No. 2908 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman-Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None.. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2909 title of Resolution No. 2909, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT INDEXED BETV1EEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF ARCADIA." Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2909 be waived. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: .None ABSENT: None Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Fosolution No. 2909 be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed, and read the NO. 2910 title of Resolution No. 2910, entitled: "A RESOLUTION INDEXED OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,. CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR STREET AND ROAD PURPOSES ". Motion was made by Councilman Reibold that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 2910. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion Was made by Councilman Reibold that Resolution No. 2910'be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None -24- 7/16/57 391.3 RBFVND The City Attorney advised that requests have been REQUESTS made for refund of the recreation fees paid under the Subdivision Ordinance by Sewanee Builders, Alfred H. Allen, Rancho Santa Anita by Wesley Davies, Herbert B. Hawkins and Hawkins Realty, Michael D. Kay, Santa Anita Land Co., Santa Anita Crest Co., Santa Anita Investment Co., Harry C. Robinson, Athanasy Development Company, and Gilbert M. Robbins, individually and as partner of Anderson and Robbins, dba Robbins Realty; that their claims total about $12,000.00: The City Attorney advised that he could not recommend that the requested refunds be made; that his recommendation was to deny them; that the Council did not have to act; if they do not act within six months, they are deemed to be denied. Motion was made by Councilman Phillips that the claims of the individual and firms above listed be denied. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold, and Dennis NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNED Motion was made -by Councilman Phillips that the MEETING meeting adjourn to 8 p.m., Monday, July 29, 1957. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. ATTEST: Roil 11 1 =I -25- 1 7/16/57 3914 PA M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 29, 1957 Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the previous regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment. There being no Councilmen present she declared the meeting adjow ATTEST: 3214 . 3215 3216 3217 3218 323.9 3220 3221 3222 3223 3224 3225 3226 1 32V 3228 322 3230 3231 3232 3234 3235