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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 17,1962 INVOCATION LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES HEARING (Rowland) __1-877 I 15:5726 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1962 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., July 17, 1962. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Walton W. Doering, Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mayor Butterworth led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: ABS ENT : Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth. Councilman Phillips. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 451 recommending the reclassification, upon certain conditions, of property located at 2620, 2626, 2627, 2633, 2634 and 2637 Louise Avenue and at 55, 67, 111, 115, 131 and 137 Live Oak Avenue from Zones R-3 and R-2 to Zones R-l, CO-D and CloD. The Planning Director reviewed the history of the requested zone reclassification; substantially that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 14, 1961 which was continued for staff and zoning committee reports to December 4 and December 12, 1961, at which latter meeting the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 438 recommended certain rezoning; that the City Council held a public, hearing on said application, after which hearing the Council referred the application back to staff for study; that on April 10 the staff recommended that the Council deny said application and refer the matter back to the Planning Commission so as to institute new proceedings and make new recommendations, which the City Council did by its Resolution No. 3485 adopted April 7, 1962; that on May 8, 1962 the Planning commission, by its Resolution No. 445, instituted new proceedings and made recommendations concerning the reclassification of said real property. The Planning Director continued, stating in part that the subject property is located in an area now predominately commercial; that property across Live Oak Avenue to the south is zoned C-2 and developed for commercial uses; that the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, west of the subject property, is zoned C-l and developed for commercial uses; that the northwest corner of Greenfield Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, east of the subject property, is zoned R-3 but is developed under a variance with a medical office. That the two properties at 55 and 67 East Live Oak Avenue are respectively 105 and 135 feet wide with a depth of approximately 459 feet and even after dedication of the alley, these combined properties will be approximately 240 feet by 300 feet. That the location of the subject property is in an area that is consistently becoming commercial and warrants the requested rezoning upon certain conditions; that since the area may not all develop at one time the rezoning should be made applicable as to given portions as such conditions affecting an individual portio~ are met; that any rezoning should be predicated upon the expiration or removal of any deed restrictions still in effect and that the residential property on the north should"be properly protected by the "D" regulations. 1. 7-17-62 15:5727 The Planning Director displayed maps showing the existing zoning of the area under consideration, and the proposed land use. The City Clerk read a letter dated July 2, 1962 from the South 'Arcadia Live Oak Association opposing the rezoning of the north side of'Live Oak' Avenue between Louise and Second Avenue as recommended; that the property in its opinion should be zoned for commercial usage.' She also read a letter dated June 29, 1962 from E. G. Mueller of Capitol Management & Realty Company requesting that Council take no action on the matter until said company had been afforded an opportunity to submit a specific plan of development for the entire area rather than by individual owners. Mayor Butterworth then inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the Council in favor of Planning Commission recommendation as embodied in its Resolution No. 451. No one desired to speak. I The following persons addressed the Council, at Mayor Butterworth's inquiry if anyone desired to speak in opposition to said resolution, said persons stating in part: Mr. W. H. Rowland: That he opposed the present Planning Commission recommendation because it is not in line with the original requested ZOne changes; that he desired the present Resolution No. 451 quashed; that it is proposed that he and others in the area will attempt to submit new plans for submission to the Planning Commission and the Counci 1. Mr. E. G. Mueller, representing the Capitol Management & Realty Co. , 1777, No. Vine, Hollywood: That a meeting was scheduled for 9:00 P.M. that evening with owners of property in the subject area to discuss the sale to one owner of all the property (Rush, Champane, Divan and Rowland) with the intent of placing a medical building on Live Oak and subdividing the rear properties for residential. He requested that decision on the matter be delayed at this time. Mr. Harry Simon, 1618 N; Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, an attorney, representing the owners of the property at the corner of Greenfield and Live Oak: That his clients favored the proposed "D" overlay to protect the residential property north of the subject property and also to protec't the owners on Live Oak Avenue; that the present R-3 ZOning is incompatible with the present nature and character of the property; that the one story building restriction is not consistent with the proper use of the land. He submitted to the Council his version of proposed land use study, adding that his clients propose to raze the present building and erect a new one; however, with the amount of land necessary for parking, landscaping, setbacks, etc., it would be impossible to construct a building large enough for their needs on the approximately 4000 square feet available and that it would be necessary to have a two story building. He requested that the recommendation be changed to permit the construction of a two s tory building. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Balser MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. I Discussion ensued on the matter, and it being the consensus of the Council, in which the Planning Director concurred, that a two story building would be more commensurate with the value of the land in the area, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as embodied in its Resolution No. 451 with the exception that paragraph G, section 4 on page 5 be changed to permit two stories not to exceed 35 feet in heigh,t. Councilman Balser seconded the motion. 2. 7-17-62 FING . ";" :; o/lDf I l 15:5728 After further discussion as to the use of the rear properties and whether the residents would be willing 'to waive their deed restrictions if the Council agreed to change the requirement of only one story to two stories, the Planning Director being,of the opinion that they would be agreeable, and the Council of the opinion that the Planning Commission's plan is the best possible, the following roll call was taken: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser; Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phillips Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on the appeal of Park Investment Co., Inc. from Planning Commission recommendation for denial of lot split request on property at 2215 Lee Avenue, in accordance with Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9122.5.1. The Planning Director displayed a map of the area in question and explained the background of the recommended denial by the Planning Commission. He interpolated that at the Council meeting of July 3, 1962 the Council deferred action until August 21, 1962 on the appeal of Mr. Pat B. Brown from Planning Commission denial of his request for a lot split at 102 East Longden Avenue to await the outcome of the subject lot split request. He then continued that the subject applicant proposes to divide the lot at 2215 Lee Avenue, which is presently 150 feet in width, into two 75 foot lots with a depth of 124 feet, both lots meeting Code requirements; however, that if the split is granted it will preclude the possibility of a street coming off of Lee Avenue; also that it would work a hardship on the adjacent property owners. The City Clerk read a communication dated July 11, 1962 from Mrs. Elaine A. Park, Secretary of the applicant company, which stated in substance that the reason given for denial by the Planning Commission was that the City wished to eliminate a long cul de sac street on Greenfield Avenue; that this would work an undue hardship on her company; that at the time her company subdivided Lee Avenue they would have been willing to stop the subdivision at the same place the Greenfield Avenue subdivision was allowed to stop; however, they were informed by the Planning Commission that it would be necessary to take the subdivision to Longden Avenue; that there are two other possibilities for entry to the rear of the lots facing Longden Avenue, said possibilities being marked in red on the map attached to said letter. Mayor Butterworth then inquired if anyone desired to speak in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation denying the lot split and the following persons addressed the Council, stating in part: Mrs. Helen E. Wolf, 120-124 Longden Avenue: That if the lot splits are granted her property would be hemmed in. Mr. Pat Brown, 102 E. Longden Avenue: That he would like to see the new street go through as it would be an asset to the neighborhood and would eliminate some of the deep lots to the rear. That he had spoken with Mr. Dale S. Castleton, 116 E. Longden who expressed being favorable to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mr. Carl J. Abrahamson, 110 E. Longden Avenue: That he favored the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mayor Butterworth inquired if anyone desired to speak in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Elaine A. Park, 2501 Lee Avenue, addressed the Council and stated in part that she had contacted both Mrs. Wolf and Mr. Castleton about the sale of their property and that they had expressed themselves as being unwilling to accept the offers submitted. 3. 7-17-62 ,/ , , , .j LIBRARY BOARD (lJ' , PARK LOT SPLIT APPEAL ~ J 9/7 LIBRARY (Comp let ion of unfinished area: :1!/ " '- , .,~ 15:5729 Mrs. Park continued that her company has owned the subject property for some time and had tried to put together a subdivision from Greenfield to Lee Avenue but that it had been impossible. She reiterated some of the information contained in the communication previously read by the City Clerk, and submitted a petition with 2l signatures of residents of Lee Avenue favoring the lot split request at 2215 Lee Avenue. To Councilman Balser's inquiry of Mrs. Park as to whether or not it had been a condition of the approval of the Lee Avenue subdivision that Greenfield Avenue be cut through Mrs. Park replied that it had not been a condition of approval. There being no one else desiring to speak, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. I After extensive general discussion as to the advantages and disadvantages of the requested lot splits, Councilman Balser MOVED that the Council sustain the Planning Commission and deny the request of Park Investment Co., Inc. for a lot split on property at 2215 Lee Avenue. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which received the following roll call: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth NOES: Councilmen Reibold, Turner ABSENT: Phillips In reply to Mayor Butterworth's query as to whether a two to two vote sustains the Planning Commission's denial, the City Attorney stated that a two to two vote is not sufficient to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission, and upon Councilman Reibold inquiring if it is sufficient to uphold the decision, the City Attorney stated that the Commission's action stands until it is reversed, its action being to disapprove the requested lot split. Thereupon Mayor Butterworth stated that the denial of the Planning Commission in this matter stands on a two to two vote. Mayor Butterworth ordered received and filed the report that on June 29, 1962 the President of the Library Board, Mrs. Helen Snider, appointed Mr. J. L. Young and Mr. Gene E. Gregg to serve as members of the Library Building Committee. Councilman Reibold, returning to the Park lot split appeal matter, questioned the parliamentary procedure of a decision being made on a 'tie vote. Whereupon the City Attorney explained that inasmuch as the Planning Commission has refused to divide a lot it is still one lot; that this decision was appealed to the Council and the Council has not agreed by the required number to divide the lot, so it is still one lot. To Councilman Reibold's comment that neither has the Council decided not to overrule the Planning Commission, the City Attorney added that probably the matter will be brought up again when there is a full majority of the I Council present to break the tie. After discussion, it being the consensus of the Council that Councilman Phillips should have the opportunity to state his preference in the matter, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the previous vote made in this matter be vitiated and that the matter of the appeal of the Park Investment Co., Inc. from Planning Commission recommendation for denial of a lot split request on property at 2215 Lee Avenue be placed on agenda for final determination at the Council meeting of August 7, 1962. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the Library Building Committee, (Councilman Phillips, Chairman, Mayor Butterworth, City Manager, Library Board members Gene Gregg and J. L. Young, and Librarian) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Contract for Professional Services between the City of Arcadia and 4. 7-17-62 I~ LIBRARY (Southern I California Library Film Circuit) !/L/tcJ RECESS PLANNING CONSULTANT .5 !'t1fqJ ZONE VARIANCE (Stevens) l(f,,~ /[,;~ RESOLUTION NO. 3503 / 15:5730 William Guy Garwood of Palo Alto, California, Architect for architectural services for the completion of the unfinished area of the Public Library, said architect's fee being 8% of construction costs, estimated at $31,578.00, furnishings estimated at $14,000.00 but not included in contract except for specially built items: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees and authorize the Mayor and Library Board Chairman to execute the Joint Powers Agreement of the Southern California Library Film Circuit, funds for same having been provided in the 1962-63 budget of the Library: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips At 9:30 P.M. Mayor Butterworth declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:37 P.M. Councilman Balser, as Chairman of the Planning Consultant Committee, (composed of Councilmen Balser and Turner, Planning Commissioners Norton and Forman, the City Manager and the Planning Director) reported that said committee, after reviewing proposals of various consulting firms, recommends the employment by the City of the consulting firm of Wilsey, Ham & Blair, 800 West Colorado, Los Angeles. The City Manager summarized the agreement proposed to be entered into between the City and said consulting firm. Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Consultant Committee and approve the agreement as submitted by the City Manager, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement employing the consulting firm of Wilsey, Ham & Blair, 800 Colorado, Los Angeles, at a fee of $30,000.00 subject to the conditions of said agreement, and that the fee be paid from the Council Contingency Fund. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Turner MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission, embodied in its Resolution No. 454 be approved, and that the petition of Robert R. Stevens 'for a zone variance and/or special use permit to allow the erection and operation of a sixty bed convalescent home at 410-418 W. Huntington Drive, be approved upon the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution accordingly. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3503, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 60-BED CONVALESCENT HOME AT 410-418 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried , on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3503 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 5. 7-17-62 TRACT NO. 21997 (Tentative) !Jq :L I 15:5731 Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3503 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Located on the east side of Fourth Avenue, about 246 feet north of Camino Real, containing an area of approximately 2~ acres proposed to be divided into six single-family lots. The Planning Director advised that a letter has been received from I Mr. Joseph N. Chaffers, 1426 S. Fourth Avenue, owner of the property on the north line of the tentative tract, requesting that the sub- divider construct a six foot concrete block wall along the north boundary of said tract. He added that the Planning Commission had not stipulated the wall as a condition of approval. \ Mr. Chaffers addressed the Council, stating that the requested wall would provide privacy for his property and that although the owners of the property in the proposed tract would probably erect individual walls one erected by the subdivider would be more uniform. Mr. Alfred Allen, the subdivider, addressed the Council and stated his willingness to erect the requested wall at his cost if Mr. Chaffers would bear half the cost and Mr. Chaffers expressed his willingness to do so. Whereupon Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and approve the tentative map of Tract No. 21997 upon the following conditions: 1. Remove all trees from the street right of way. 2. Install all standard street improvements required by the Subdivision ordinance. Improvements, grading, grades and drainage shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 3. Provide all necessary rear line overhead utility easements. 4. Dedicate 15' corner cuttoff at Fourth Avenue. 5. Remove all structures within and/or across the tract boundary. The work shall be done in compliance with the Uniform Building Code. 6. The following fee will be required: Street tree installations Street light installations Street name sign installations Six lots recreation fee at $25.00 Total $llO.50 230.00 70.00 150.00 $560.00 I 7. A covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded agreeing that for the purposes of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code for exterior boundary of said tract shall constitute the rear lot line of lots 4 and 5. 8. Establish a subdivision trust on the south side of the street for a distance of 75 feet from the west line of Lot 6 to pay a proportionate share of the cost of improving the street. 9. The subdivider erect a six foot concrete block wall along the north boundary of Tract No. 21997 prior to the time of submis- sion of the final map of said tract for approval if prior thereto Mr. Joseph N. Chaffers agrees to share the cost thereof with the subdivider. 6. 7-17-62 15: 5 732 Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. TRACT NO. 22314 (Tentative) Westerly extension of Winnie Way from Andrews Road, consisting of seven lots with a probability of three lots being added in the future. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendatio~ of the Planning Commission and approve the tentative map of Tract No. '22314 subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedicate Winnie Way 60 feet wide to the east line of lot 4. ,I.J-q~~ 2. 3. Dedicate 15 feet for widening Andrews Road and a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement. Tender of deed of dedication for the half street adjacent to Lot 4. Such deed not to be recorded at the present time. Execute an irrevocable offer to dedicate and improve this portion of the street. Deposit with the City the necessary funds for future improvement of the street. The amount of the deposit to be determined by the Director of Public Works. 4. Dedicate 1 foot in fee to the City along the north prolongation of the west line of lot 3, the south line of lot 4 and the west line of lot 4 across the proposed future street width. 5. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 6. Relocate the garage at l05 Norman Avenue to provide side yard clearance. No driveway opening will be allowed in the curb return on Norman Avenue. 7. Remove all trees from the street right of way. 8. Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. Improvements, grading, grades and drainage shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 9. Pay the following fees: Street tree installation Street light installation Street name sign installation 7 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 Total $144.50 460.00 35.00 175.00 $814.50 10. Establish a subdivision trust at the west end of the street to pay a proportionate share of the cost of widening Andrews Road. Located between Las Flores Avenue and Longden Avenue, west of Santa Anita Avenue, containing 33 lots. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that Council accept and approve final map of Tract No. 27219, subject to the following conditions: JSo;/ 1. Dedicate a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement along the west side of Ivyland Avenue north of lot 33. 2. Dedicate lots 34 and 35 in fee to the city. 3. Dedicate the sewer and drainage easement leading to Longden Avenue and any other required easements. 4. Remove all buildings within the tract. Remove'all portions of buildings within three feet of the tract line or remodel to conform with the Uniform Building Code. 7. 7-17-62 BID AWARD (Janitorial- Sani-Care) :!-377 REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO ANNEX TO ARCADIA (Hempstead) {/: CC~a; I 15:5733 5. Remove all trees from the street right of way. 6. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 7. Install all street improvements, including a concrete sidewalk in the west parkway of Azure Way, drainage facilities and drainage structures required by the subdivision ordinance and Public Works Department in accordance with plans and to grades satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. 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 to affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the City of Arcadia and to certify to the adoption and passage of a 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. 27219, pursuant to Section 9114 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Following bids received July 3, 1962 for janitorial services for the Police Facilities, the City Hall and the City Hall Annex, and the Arcadia Public Library: Sani-Care Building Service American Building Maintenance William A. Elliott Janitor Ser. Security Maintenance Services L. A. Building Maintenance Co.' Regal Maintenance Company MONTHLY RATE $1, ll9. 95 1,215.72 1,390.00 1,438.00 1,691.80 l,968.50 Low bid of $l,119.95 submitted by Sani-Care at the following monthly rates for the various facilities: Police Department City Hall and Annex Public Library $225. 72 515. 66 378.57 Councilman Balser MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Purchasing Officer; that a contract for the janitorial services for the police facilities, the city hall and the city hall annex, and the Arcadia public library, be awarded to Sani- Care Building Service in the amount of $1,119.95 monthly; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that the-Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phi llips Mayor Butterworth announced that a request has been received for consent to annex both sides of Hempstead Avenue (south of Live Oak Avenue) to the City of Arcadia, consisting of 57 lots, the petition for annexation bearing signatures of owners of 46 lots or 80% of the property owners. 8. 7-17-62 l5:5734 Mr. Harold L. Bill, 3042 Hempstead Avenue, representing the petitioners, addressed the Council and requested its approval of the proposed annexation. He stated in part that he had concurred in the Council's disapproval of the request made some time ago' to annex to the City the entire area south of Live Oak, but that he thought that inasmuch as Hemp'stead Avenue properties are on ,a par with the requirements of Arcadia and would be an asset to the City, that the Council would reconsider in this particular matter. I Councilman Reibold expressed in substance that in his opinion, although he concurred with Mr. Bill, it is not just Hempstead Avenue, but the entire area south of Live Oak about which there is concern; that if the Council were to make a~ exception and approve this request it would have to be ready and willing to go the rest of the way; that he could not see where the interests of all parties would be served'at this time or in the foreseeable future by permitting this matter to proceed any further and that he MOVED that the request of the petitioners of Hempstead Avenue south of Live Oak Avenue to annex to the City of Arcadia be regretfully denied. Councilman Balser seconded the motion. Councilman Balser stated in part that he substantially agreed with Councilman Reibold; also that he thought the request should be either denied at this time or sent to the Planning Commission, but that inasmuch as he thought the Planning Commission would probably refuse it, no useful purpose would be served in prolonging the situation. Councilman Turner observed that if the street were annexed to Arcadia it might create a school problem due to the already crowded condition of Arcadia Schools. The City Attorney commented that Hempstead Avenue was presently not ~n the Arcadia School System and that the City Boundaries and the School District boundaries do not necessarily coincide; that if Hempstead Avenue were to be annexed to the City it would not ipso facto become part of the Arcadia School system. Mayor Butterworth stated in part that he felt Hempstead Avenue measured up to any street in Arcadia but that he agreed that annexation could create a school problem. That from his experience of four years on the Arcadia School Board he knew that residents of Arcadia want their children to attend Arcadia Schools and that while presently Hempstead Avenue was not in the Arcadia School District eventually it would seek admittance and that in his opinion the Arcadia School system could not absorb even the children on Hempstead Avenue. The motion made was then carried unanimously. STOP SIGNS MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize the installation of ~.~ ~Boulevard Stop Signs at the following locations: S ~ 1. On Highland Oaks Drive at Elkins Avenue - Stop Sign for north and south traffic. I 2. On Oaks Place and Elkins Avenue - Stop Sign for southbound traffic. 3. On Elkins Place, White Oaks Drive, Grandview Avenue, Doshier Avenue, Alta Oaks Drive and Woodland Avenue at Highland Oaks Drive - Stop Sign for eastbound traffic. SIDEWALK LAYOUT (Arcadia & Fairview Aves.) Mayor Butterworth the matter of the Avenues. continued to the Council meeting of August 7, 1962 study of sidewalk installation on Arcadia and Fairview 9. 7-17-62 COMPLETION OF WORK (Pa.cific Sta.tes Cast Iron Pipe Co.) _1- CO '6' 0 COMPLETION OF WORK (T~ lep hone Syatem) 2"'7'71 FOOTHILL FREEWAY (R~port re 10$s of assessed valuation, etc. ) Ii. .J ['~'. II DUARTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Santa Fe Dam Basin) 1 15:5735 MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried On roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the r~commendation of the City Manager and the Water Sup~rintendend and accept delivery by the Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company of all of the pipe and fittings specified in their contract with the City dated January 31, 1962, and authorize payment of the sum of $38,062.05 to be made in accordance with the contract with said firm for the specified delivery, and the bond released after the expiration of the required 35 days: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phillips I MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation Alarm of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the work of Allen Engineering Company, Contractors for the installation of a telephon~ alarm system in the City, and authorize payment to be made in, ' accordance with the contract with said firm for the above specified work, and the bond released after the expiration of the required 35 days: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, None Phillips Turner, Butterworth Mr. Tom Sifferman, Administrative Intern in the office of the City Manager submitted a study on the loss of assessed valuation and population in Arcadia due to the Foothill Freeway, and summarized its content including an analysis by area, by land use, by zone, State acquisition of Freeway property, removal of freeway property from the tax rolls, commercial and industrial establishments affected by the freeway, total loss of assessed valuation and population by area, total loss of assessed valuation by land use, and by zone, etc. The council commended Mr. Sifferman on the comprehensive report. The City Manager referred to a communication from the Duarte Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to indicate its position with regard to the development of the Santa Fe Dam basin as a regional recreational area; that the Duarte Chamber of Commerce favors this project and has asked the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for a supporting letter in order that communities of the upper San Gabriel Valley might present a united front. The City Manager added that he recommended this matter be referred to the Water Board and that the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce be requested to withhold action. That his concern in the matter was due to the fact that the dam was constructed to take care of heavy run-off from the mountain area and during inclement weather would have insufficient capacity to hold the water which would then run out into the ocean, thus depleting further the underground water supply where there is a critical condition until supplemental water is available. I The City Attorney commented that in the approval of the subdivision of City owned property on Peck Road the County Engineer had reported that it was subject to sheet overflow because the Santa Fe dam has a spillway on the west end to discharge excess water; that if the dam were filled to any appreciable degree for water sports and flood conditions ensued, the buildings on Peck Road would be flooded by the spillway discharge into the Sawpit Wash. Councilman Reibold added that another aspect to be consider~d is that at the moment the source of supplemental water for the San Gabriel Valley has not been determined, and should it be determined to use Feather River water to the mountains and down the San Gabriel, the Santa Fe dam would probably be an integral part of that system on a year-round basis, not just under flood conditions. That he thought this matter should be referred to staff for investigation. 10. 7-17-62 RESOLUTION NO. 3501 I v RESOLUTION NO.' 3502 I ORDINANCE NO. 1181 (Introduced) ,;t 8 77 15:5736 Councilman Reibold then MOVED that the request of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce with regard to the development of the Santa Fe Dam basin as a regional recreational area be referred to the Water Board and that the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce be requested to withhold action until studies have been made. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3501, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS APPROVAL AND SUPPORT OF PORTIONS OF H. R. 11199 RELATING TO EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID SECONDARY SYSTEM URBAN AREAS. " MOTION by ,Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body'of Resolution No. 3501 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, None Phillips Turner, Butterworth Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3501 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phi llips The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 35~ entitled: "A, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING DEED OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS OAKHAVEN ROAD UPON CONDITIONS SPECIFIED THEREIN." MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3502 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, None Phi llips Turner, Butterworth Councilman Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3502 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phillips The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1181, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.21 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONES R-3 AND R-2 TO ZONES R-l, CoO, C-l AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2620, 2626, 2627, 2633, 2634 AND 2637 LOUISE AVENUE AND AT 55, 67, 111, 115, 131 AND 137 LIVE OAK AVENUE IN SAID CITY. " MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1181 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, None Phi llips Turner, Butterworth 11. 7-17-62 SIGNALS (Live Oak & Greenfield) .-<J:~ ~ REFUND J: COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR EVALUATING R-3 PROPERTY N. 5, F. DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (Schone) '.f,.. 'I ( '" -J ..p~ 15 :5737 Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1181 be introduced. Mot~on seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as fol~ows : AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phillips The City Manager advised that the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has recommended the installation of vehicle and pedestrian activated signals at the intersection of Live Oak and Greenfield Avenues. The Director of Public Works stated that there is no question of the desirability of such installation but that the City's funds for the installation of traffic signals have been earmarked for the fiscal year 1962-63 and there are presently no funds available; that such allocation could be included in the 1963-64 budget or if there are any unexpended funds available after the signalization program is completed they could be made available for the suggested installation. That the cost would be approximately $12,000.00 or $15,000.00 and that there is sufficient traffic to warrant such expenditure. I Councilman Turner MOVED that the Council approve a signalization installation at the intersection of Live Oak and Greenfield Avenues, subject to the availability of funds, and that same be expended in the ordinary course of the City's business on these matters as scheduled. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation of the License Officer and authorize a refund of $10.00 being made to Rancho Santa Anita, Inc., being the unused portion of its business license for the apartment house at 881-887 West Huntingto~ Drive, said apartment having been sold May 1, 1962 and the new owner having applied for a license for the balance of the year. / Mayor Butterworth ordered filed notices of the following annexation proposals as they have no effect upon Arcadia: City of El Monte - Nos. 279, 282 City of San Gabriel - No. 1962-3 No one in the audience desired to address the Council. The Planning Director advised that the matter of a committee to review the quality of R-3 development in the City had been considered by the Planning Commission and had received its approval. The City Manager added that he recommended that the proposed committee comprise an architect, structural engineer, land developer, representative I of a lending institution, the Planning Director and the Superintendent of Building and Safety, for the purpose of studying types of construction and methods of upgrading R-3 property, the committee to report to the Council; that it would not be a formal commission, merely a technical committee. Councilman Reibold thereupon MOVED that such a committee be formed, the membership to be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council and the Council members requested to submit their suggestions to the Mayor. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried una.nimous ly. Discussion was held on a proposed deferred'compensation agreement between the City and the City Manager, drawn by the City Attorney pursuant to Council's personnel meeting several months ago, said agreement setting forth in substance that the welfare of the City will best be served by stability in service of the City Manager and to reward him in part for 12. 7-17-62 15:5738 continued service it is agreed that after August 1, 1962 the City shall, in addition to any salary paid the City Manager, defer compensation in the amount of $150.00 per month under certain conditions as set forth in said agreement and that commencing January 1, 1975 the City shall pay the City Manager the sum of $150.00 per month until the amount thus paid equals the total amount deferred, plus interest on all amounts deferred and not repaid at the rate of 3% per annum computed and compounded annually; also that the amounts of compensation to be deferred and paid in the future shall not be funded. I Mayor Butterworth added in substance that this deferred compensation agreement will save the contracting parties money inasmuch as it tends to take the City Manager out of the high income tax bracket at the time of higher compensation and pay him later when he is in the lower income tax bracket, and is advantageous to the City in that it is not involved, at least to the extent of the retirement program. The City Attorney commented that the tax data submitted to him by the City Manager indicates that this amount of money should not be funded and that the agreement so specifically provides; however, that it does indicate the propriety of placing money of this kind in a collective fund not allocated to an individual, but to the general purpose of providing deferred compensation for one or more persons, and that he recommended this be done in addition to merely keeping a record; that a balance be carried over from year to year in a contingency account and thus all possible question of violating the constitutional prohibition against incurring an obligation that is a lien against future revenue beyond the present fiscal year is avoided. RESOLUTION NO. 3504 It being the consensus of the Council that the above described agreement be entered into, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3504, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3498 PERTAINING TO THE CITY MANAGER. " j q :P,'?J MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3504 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, None Phi llips Turner, Butterworth " Councilman Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3504 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None Phillips Councilman Turner further MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the deferred compensation agreement as presented and discussed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION (Bethune) Mayor Butterworth stated that copies of communications received from Mrs. Irma K. Bethune and Mrs. Sharp, would be referred to the Library Board for appropriate action. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Butterworth adjourned the meeting at 10:55 P.M. ~~(j)~ AT,TEST: ~ '-7)' C '. , Mayor Butterworth ~-(.<?./.,-U( (J ~ L2La ~ / City Clerk - - -~. 7-17-62