HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 7,1962
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(10-16-62)
HEARING
(Strangio
Approved)
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HEARING
(Motel 6)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
NOVEMBER 7, 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., November 7, 1962.
The Invocation was offered by the City Clerk, Christine Van Maanen,
Mayor Butterworth led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
None
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of October 16,1962 be approved as submitted in writing,
The hearing on the subject matter having been closed at the Council
Meeting of October 16,1962 and final action continued to this meeting
to await. one report not available at said meeting, and there being no
further discussion on the matter, Councilman Phillips MOVED that the
Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the
application of Dominic F, Strangio, 521 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia,
for a business permit to allow the operation of billiard and snooker
tables at 21 Morlan Place (Arcadia Bowling Courts) this being a change
of equipment ownership only. Councilman Balser seconded the motion
which was carried unanimously.
On the basis of a new plot plan (C) submitted by applicants Paul A.
Greene and Wm, W, Becker for a zone variance to permit the construction
and operation of a motel at 225 Colorado Place, indicating a reduction
to 86 in the total number of room units from the 122 originally proposed
by the applicants and considered by the Planning Comm~ssion and the
Council, the matter was resubmitted to the Planning Commission for
advisory comments and to the Staff for its recommendation, and a public
hearing set and notice only given for this meeting for the purpose of
considering the application, the revised plans, comments of the
Planning Commission, the recommendation of the Staff and any further
evidence from the public,
Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on the new application and
stated that the Council would first hear from those in favor of the
subject zone variance,
Upon the City Clerk advising of the receipt of a communication dated
,October 27, 1962 from the Santa Anita Church of Religious Science, regard-
ing possible purchase of the subject property for parking purposes, Mayor
Butterworth ordered the communication made a part of the record, adding
that the Council had copies of said communication.
Mr. Arthur A, Henzell, attorney for the applicants, addressed the Council,
stating in part that the matter had been before the Council on October
16,1962 and that inasmuch as the basic objection to the proposed motel
seemed to be that of density, the new plan C has reduced the number of
units approximately 30%; that the Planning Commission recommends that the
zone variance be approved subject to certain conditions; that there will
.be.additional landscaping and fewer parking spaces; no restaurant or bar
on the premises; that at the original presentation before the Planning
Commission the vote had been three to two in favor of Plan B and upon the
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submission of Plan C the Planning Commission had voted five to one in
favor of the zone variance; That in the opinion of his clients, there
seems to be no question but that the subject site is the logical
location for a motel with similar structures adjacent and nearby; that
all conditions proposed by the Planning Commission will be complied with.
He also mentioned the fact that because of the zone variance the City
will have more control over their proposed construction than over the
adjacent motels and hotels in C-2 zone with regard to density.
In answer to questions, Mr, Henzell also advised that each unit will
have approximately 1000 square feet and described the proposed furnish-
ings, He added that he did not think the communication from the Santa 1
Anita Church of Religious Science, wherein said church advised that it
desired to purchase the subject property, should have any bearing on
Council's determination in the subject matter. That his clients' agree-
ment with the owner of the subject property had been made prior to the
Church's offer.
No one else desiring to speak in favor of the requested zone variance,
and upon Mayor Butterworth's declaration that the Council would now
hear those in opposition, the following persons addressed the Council,
stating in part:
Mr. Walter C. Muller, owner of the Westerner Hotel: That the new plan
has only a minimum of standards; that the $6,00 charge per room, which
can sleep four people, will not tend to draw attractive people to Arcadia;
could cause a problem with the emergency hospital and the Police and
Fire Departments; would lower adjoining property values. That it had
originally been stated that the site was 2~ acres but that investigation
has shown that the site is less than 2 acres, which would offset the
density figures given for the larger area, He also commented that the
proposed construction was not the garden type of motel desired in the
City and would have considerably more units per acre than other motels
and hotels in the area, which would result in an increase in density of
the area,
Mayor Butterworth commented that from personal investigation of the
Flamingo Hotel he had found that it had rooms 12' x 15' exclusive of
service area at a charge of $8.00; that such rooms have two double beds
which could sleep four persons, The fire zones of the proposed
construction and other motels and hotels in the area were discussed,
Mr. Gerald J, Murphy, owner of the Santa Anita Frontier Hotel: He also
touched upon the deviation in the site of the proposed construction, and
stated that he thought the matter should again be referred to the Planning
Commission, inasmuch as since there had been a question of density raised
when it was thought the site was 2~ acres, and was approved on that
assumption, perhaps there might be a change of opinion when the actual
size of the property was set forth; that the applicants must have known
that the site was not as large as was assumed by both the Planning
Commission and the Council.
In answer to Mayor Butterworth, the Planning Director set forth the size
of the properties of the motels in the general area, including the
subject Motel 6 in relation to density, He added that there had been
a discrepancy in the subject site size but that an aerial photograph
of the area had since been taken. He displayed such map,
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Mr. Hal Wentworth, Manager of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce: That the
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are opposed to the proposed use
of the land, He sited the average for all motels in Arcadia of sites
per acre. That it has been the Council's desire to upgrade apartment
house requirements in the City and this should be reflected with regard
to motels as well; that the subject motel, the size of the units, etc,
would not be compatible with the high quality the City is striving for.
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He mentioned the communication from the Church, and that the Council
should determine what is the highest and best use of the property.
Mr. Henzell again addressed the Council in rebuttal, and stated in part
that the desire of the Church to develop the subject property should not
be ~onsidered as testimony in this instance, He reiterated some of the
favorable aspects of the proposed construction, and refuted the statement
that the lower'charge for rooms would draw unattractive people, He
pointed to his clients' operation in Santa Barbara which drew persons of
means who could easily afford paying more for lodging but felt they were
receiving adequate return for their money,
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No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Turner MOVED that the hear-
ing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the fire zone applicable to the
subject proposed structure' and that of similar structures in the area
and the density factor as it pertains to fire zones, There was also
discussion regarding the economic factors of the subject matter and the
Council's attitude on this matter, and the type of usage preferred in
the area, the applicants' proven knowledge of motel management, etc.
Councilman Phillips then MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as reflected in its communication of October
31, 1962 and approve the zone variance request of Paul A, Greene and
Wm. W. Becker to permit the construction and operation of a motel at: 225
Colorado Place of 86 units, subject to the following conditions:
1, The variance not to be operative until complete plot plans, building
plans and elevations have been submitted to and approved by the Planning
Commission, which shall be within one year from the date of tentative
approval of the project by the City Council, Site work shall not be
done until a building permit for the erection of the motel has been
issued. Such building permit shall not be issued until.the plans have
been approved by all interested City, County and State Departments.
2. That grading and drainage plans be submitted and approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a building permit.
3, That water services shall meet with the standards set up in the
Uniform Plumbing Code.
4, That all parking lot illumination and building illumination shall
be scheduled and directed away from the adjoining properties and shall
meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works,
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5, The Planning Commission may grant minor modifications, without further
public hearings or notice thereof, of the conditions set out above to
the extent necessary to accomplish the purpose of this variance,
6, Install and construct curb, gutter, street lights and sidewalks to
the specifications and standards to meet the approval of the Department
of Public Works and the State Division of Highways,
7, Relocate the sewer line and grant necessary easements to the
approval of the Department of Public Works,
8. Final plans and working drawings shall be in substantial compliance
with Plan C,
Councilman Balser seconded the motion.
Mayor Butterworth observed in substance that inasmuch as the application
as now presented is substantially different than originally presented;
that the applicants have shown good faith in reducing the density; that
the Council cannot enter into the economic phase of the matter, nor the
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NO. 22838
(Tentative -
Approved)
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type of fu,nishings of the rooms so long as they do not interfere with
the health or safety factor, that he had no substantial objection to
granting the requested variance,
The following roll call was then taken of the above motion:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Butterworth
NOES: Councilmen Reibo1d, Turner
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney stated that the resolution on the subject matter
would be presented to the Council at the next Council Meeting,
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Action deferred at Council meeting of October 16,1962 to enable attorney
representing residents of Los Altos Avenue opposed to the street being
opened to Florence Avenue to prepare his case, At said meeting the
Planning Director had displayed maps of the proposed subdivision, spoke
to the matter and advised that the Planning Commission recommended
approval subject to conditions (all set forth in Council minutes of
October 16,1962),
Mr, Fred Kennedy, 1104 South Baldwin Avenue (attorney representing
residents of Los Altos Avenue) addressed the Council and at length
pointed out the advantages of the street remaining a cu1 de sac, in
substance that property values would be adversely affected by the street
being cut through; that the proposed new subdivision was not in keeping
with the properties presently on the street due to the smaller size lots,
etc.; that a subdivision recently denied by the Council had been better
planned and did not contemplate the cutting through of the street, etc,
The petition of 17 property owners on Los Altos Avenue, opposing the
extending of said street because of the creation of hazards for children,
etc, was mentioned and Mr, Kennedy requested that the portion of said
petition pertaining to children be deleted from the record, which Mayor
Butterworth ordered done.
Discussion ensued and comments were made by the Council, in part, to wit:
That a dead end street benefited only the residents in that the public
did not use such street but the residents did use other streets; that
serious consideration should be given by the Council as to its concept
of cu1 de sac streets; that the desires of residents of such streets
should be respected,
Upon being requested to give the Fire Department's attitude toward cu1
de sac streets, Fire Chief Way explained in substance that movement of
apparatus is restricted; that such streets create a traffic problem;
that the water mains do not have the same water flow as on through streets,
tending to become more stagnant, etc.
The City Manager commented that traffic on dead end streets is in effect
doubled inasmuch as deliverers and guests must make round trips which
are not necessary on streets having both ingress and egress,
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The conditions of the recommendation of approval by the Planning
Commission were also discussed, particularly numbers 2 and 6, said
conditions being as follows:
1, The excess land at 2434 Florence Avenue shall be disposed of to
the adjacent property owners so as not to become separate parcels.
2. The balance of street right of way opposite lots 1 and 2 should
be acquired and improved with the development of this tract,
3, All structures and buildings within or across the tract boundary
and the structure shown on lot 2 shall be removed or relocated comply-
ing to all City Ordinances, Codes and regulations, and be done to the
satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.
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4, Authorize the Subdivider to establish a trust in accordance with
Resolution No. 2512 on the property at 518 Palm Drive,
5, Fees and deposits required:
Street lights
Street sigrts
$460,00
70.00
Street trees
Recreation fee
$204,00
200.00
Total $934.00
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6, That the City Council initiate appropriate proceedings to acquire and
improve the portion of the property at 505 Los Altos Avenue,
7. Provide 60 foot right of way for Los Altos Avenue.
8. Remove all trees from the street right of way,
9. Provide all easements required for rear line utilities,
10, Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision
ordinance, Improvements, grades and drainage shall be to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works,
Councilman Balser then MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and that tentative map of Tract No. 22838 be
approved subject to the conditions outlined in Planning Commission's
recommendation of October 10, 1962.
Councilman Turner stated that he would second the motion with the deletion
of item 6; that he did not want to see the City become a part and parcel of
a private enterprise deal, He explained his statement to mean that in his
opinion it leaves the subdivider as the person responsible for acquiring
the property and alleviates the City entering into condemnation proceedings
to make the property available for subdivision purposes.
Further extensive discussion ensued,
The subdivider advised that in his discussion with the Director of Public
Works it had been agreed that the street could be shifted to the south,
thus making it unnecessary to condemn.
The City Manager stated in part that there would be a problem in aligning
the street without the acquisition of the triangle on the north side at
the east end of the subdivision; that the Council has on four or five
occasions taken similar action; that in his opinion it would not be as
good a subdivision without the acquisition of the triangle; that not being
able to initiate action at the Council level would place the subdivider in
an almost untenable position in the acquisition of property,
It was stated by Mayor Butterworth that if the subdivider finds himself
in a position where completely unreasonable demands are made he could
report the situation to the Council and condemnation proceedings could
then be put into effect,
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Councilman Turner reiterated his viewpoint that he did not believe at
this point in time the Council wants to become a part of land condemnation
in order to make a subdivision possible.
Councilman Reibold stated in part that in his opinion the fundamental
issue is whether the Council wants to use the power of condemnation to
acquire land which a subdivider cannot acquire under the free enterprise
system; that the Council should not intervene in this matter; that the
fact that the Council has instituted such proceedings four or five times
in. the past does not make it right at this time, To which Mayor
Butterworth replied that the Council does not contemplate condemning for
private purposes but for street purposes; that the present situation is
one where a subdivision may fall or rise on whether the parcel is
acquired,
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(Bensen)
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TRACT
NO. 21997
(Final)
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The subdivider interpolated that he had tried to acquire the property
but the owner's demands, in his opinion, had been unreasonable,
Hr, Kennedy spoke again, stating in part that he hoped the Council was
not considering merely a through street but whether the subject plan is
good, that he did not think so,
Mrs. George H, Mason, 505 Los Altos Avenue, addressed the Council, and
stated in part that there are five people who have lots and are willing
to go along with the subdivision, not counting the property owners on -
Florence Avenue; that there are quite a number who are not interested and
two who will be very much affected; that according to the subject plan I
these two were the ones who would have to bear the brunt of the purchase
of the property on Florence Avenue for approximately $20,000; that it
would cost them $7,000 or $8,000 for their share of constructing the
street in front of their property, which she considered unfair.
Councilman Balser stated that he had made a motion and would like to
leave it as it had been made, subject to all the conditions outlined
by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Phillips then seconded Councilman Balser's motion,
Councilman Turner MOVED that said motion be amended to exclude the
recommendation under item 6 of the Planning Commission recommendation.
This motion died for lack of a second.
The following roll call was then taken on Councilman Balser's motion to
approve the tentative map subject to conditions as outlined;
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Butterworth
NOES: Councilmen Reibold, Turner
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission-Resolution No, 462 recommending denial of the
application for a zone variance to permit a second single family dwelling
on the lot at 315 Le Roy Avenue. An appeal from said decision of the
Planning Commission having been duly filed by applicant and said matter
requiring a public hearing, Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hearing
be scheduled for November 20, 1962. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried unanimously.
Located on the east side of Fourth Avenue, approximately 246 feet north
of Camino Real, an area of approximately 2~ acres to be divided into six
single-family lots,
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously, with the exception of Councilman Phillips who abstained due
to the abutment of the subdivision to his property, that the Council accept
and approve final map of Tract No, 21997, subject to the following I
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 ft. corner cutoff 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.
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NO. 22199
(Final)
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6. The following fees will be required:
Street tree installations
Street light installations
Street name sign installations
Six lots recreation fee at $25.00
$110.50
230,00
70.00
150,00
$560,50
7. A covenant in form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded
agreeing that for the purposes of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal
Code the exterior boundary of said tract shall constitute the rear lot
line of lots 4 and 5.
8. Authorize the subdivider to establish a trust in accordance with
City Council Resolution No. 2512 for a distance of 75 feet from the
west line of lot 6 in the amount of $2,840,32,
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, 21997 pursuant
to Section 9114 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
Located on the east side of First Avenue about 884 feet north of Camino
Real opposite the Dana School, consisting of two properties known as
1406 and 1332 South First Avenue, containing 1.8 acres divided into
8 single family lots,
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously that the Council accept and approve final map of Tract No.
22199, subject to the following conditions as set forth in letter from
the Planning Commission dated October 31, 1962:
1, Remove all buildings and structures with the tract boundary, or, if
any are to remain, they shall comply with all building code and yard
requirements in all. respects. All building removals and relocations
shall be complete prior to the signing of the final map.
2, Remove all trees from the street right of way,
3, Provide all necessary rear line utility easements.
4. 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, Minimum grade of 0.4%
will be required.
5. Pay the following fees:
Installation of street trees
Installation of street name signs
Installation of steel street light poles
8 lots recreation fee @ $25.00
$ 76,50
70.00
230.00
200.00
$576,50
Total
6. A covenant in form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded
agreeing that for the purposes of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal
Code the exterior boundary line of said tract shall constitute the
rear lot lines of lots 3 to 6 inclusive.
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
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NO. 27403
(Final)
F:915
SUPPLEMENTAL
WATER SUPPLY
REPORT
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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. 22199
pursuant to Section 9114 of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
Located on Santa Anita Terrace west of Santa Anita Avenue and contains 8
lots.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
unanimously that the Council accept and approve final map of Tract No.
27403, subject to the following conditions as set forth in letter from
the Planning Commission dated October 31, 1962:
1. Provide all necessary rear line overhead utility easements,
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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. Minimum grade of 0.47-
will be required. The structure across the channel shall be constructed
full street right of way widths.
3. Remove all trees from the street right of way,
4. Relocate the garage from lot 8 to serve the dwelling at 123 W, Camino
Real.
5, All structures within tract boundary shall be removed or remodeled
to meet Municipal Code requirements.
6, Pay the following fees:
Street tree installation
Street light installation
8 lots recreation fee $25,00
$153,00
230.00
200.00
$583.00
Total
7. Upon completion of improvements to the approval of the Director
of Public Works, the City shall pay to the developer the deposit for
bridge construction under Tract No, 25803 (westerly of this tract).
8, The City shall dedicate lot 17, Tract No, 25803 and lot 11, Tract
No. 21215 for street purposes.
9. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the title sheet of
the final map as an owner. (This is required to provide street right
of way across the drainage channel),
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 I
shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient
Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No, 27403
pursuant to Section 9114 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
The City Manager called the attention of the Council to the Final Report
on a supplemental water supply for Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal
Water District dated October 16, 1962, prepared by Stetson, Strauss &
Dresselhaus, which had been submitted to the Council, particularly with
reference to pages 9 and 10, and to the recommendation of the Water
Board and the resolution urging the Board of Directors of the Upper San
Gabriel Municipal Water District to seek annexation to the Metropolitan
Water District as soon as possible.
The City Manager outlined the other recommendations of the Board of
Directors, i,e, that the Council adopt a policy of making payment, etc.
and lengthy discussion ensued regarding the various recommendations,
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RECESS
BID AWARD
(Tractor-
Shovel)
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The Council commended the Water Board, Councilman Reibold and the City
Manager on the many hours of work spent on the matter and added that
they were willing to rely on them for advice; however, that an adoption
of policy as to how funds are to be raised should be given further study,
It was decided that a study session would be held on November 29, 1962
for this purpose.
Councilman Reibold explained the cost structure by way of a tax rate
and added that a decision should be made shortly. It was suggested that
since an election will probably be held in February, decision should be
arrived at by the 1st of January,
Councilman Turner then MOVED that the Council approve the recommendations
submitted in the Stetson Engineering Report on a supplemental water
supply with the exclusion of paragraph 2 which is to be submitted for
a study session on November 29, 1962. Councilman Balser seconded the
motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No, 3530, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN
THE FINAL STETSON ENGINEERING REPORT ON A SUPPLEMENTAL WATER SUPPLY."
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No, 3530 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3530 be adopted.
.Motion seconde~ by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Butterworth declared a recess at 10:10 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:15 P.M.
Following bids received October 17, 1962 for the purchase of a It cubic
yard capacity tractor-shovel for the Department of Public Works anda
l~ cubic yard capacity tractor-shovel for the Water Department, with
a 1955 Hough tractor-shovel to be accepted as a trade in, the lowest bid
being made by Warnock-Bancroft Equipment Co. in the amount of $23,223,13:
Warnock-Bancroft Equipment Co.
Crook Company
Pettibone Wood Branch
Shaw Sales & Service Co,
Brown Bevis Industrial Equipment Co.
L. F. Freeborn Co.
Shepherd Machinery Co,
$23,223.13
24,630.32
26,137,60
26,652,30
28,450.00
28,612,26
29,716.80
(Quotations are f.o.b, Arcadia, include all applicable taxes,
and the trade in allowance for the Hough,)
Councilman Phillips MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager, the Director of Public Works, the Water Superintendent
and th~ Purchasing Officer; that a contract for the tractor-shovels as
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STOP SIGNS
(Intersection
Encino Ave, &
Camino Grove)
RESOLUTION
NO. 3529
(T :ss)
ORDINANCE
NO. 1193
(Wilderness
Park.-
Introduced)
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stated above be awarded to Warnock-Bancroft Equipment Co. in the
amount of $23,223.13; that all other bids be rejected; that any
irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be
waived, and the contract executed on behalf of the City for the
performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form
approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Balser seconded the motion,
which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council approve the placing and
maintaining of a stop sign at the intersection of Encino Avenue and
Camino Grove Avenue, Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which
was carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No, 3529, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION
OF ENCINO AVENUE AND CAMINO GROVE AVENUE AS A STOP INTERSECTION AND
DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT."
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3529 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further ~ that Resolution No, 3529 be adopted,
Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
After discussion regarding a proposed ordinance prohibiting the use of
motorized go-carts, motor scooters, motor bikes and motorcycles in
Wilderness Park, and the Council indicating its acceptance of the
recommendation of the passage of such an ordinance to reduce fire
hazards in the park and the Angeles Forest, the City Attorney presented:
explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1192, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING TO PART 2 OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE A NEW SECTION 4421 ENTITLED 'MOTORIZED DEVICES PROHIBITED' ,"
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of I
Ordinance No. 1193 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No, 1193 be introduced.
Councilma~ Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3528
A:IC
TRACT
NO. 26938
(Final)
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COMPLETION
OF WORK
(Martin lie
Weisz)
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COMPLETION
OF WORK
(1962-63
Resurfacing
Major City
Streets
Job No, 267)
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BANNERS
(Arcadia
Elks)
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The City Manager advised that the general membership of the Independent
Cities of Los Angeles County at its meeting of September 28, 1962
adopted a resolution regarding County charges for police protection;
that at his request the City Attorney has prepared a resolution
supporting the position of the Independent Cities and that it is his
recommendation that such resolution be adopted.
The Council indicating'its determination to accept the recommendation
of the City Manager, the City Attorney presented, explained the oontent
and read the title of Resolution No, 3528, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ON ITS FACTUAL STAND REGARDING THE COSTS OF
CONTRACTUAL POLICE SERVICES AND URGING THEM TO CONSIDER AN EQUITABLE
APPLICATION OF TAX CREDITS."
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3528 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No, 3528 be adopted,
Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager, the
Director of Public Works and the Water Superintendent be approved and
that the City accept the improvements in Tract No. 26938 for maintenance
and the surety bond deposited by the subdivider be released,
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the
work of Martin and Weisz, contractors, for the improvement of Duarte Road
and Campus Drive, 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: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the work
of Warren Southwest, Inc., contractors, for the resurfacing program of
major City Streets under the 1962-63 Gas Tax Project, 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: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the Council grant the request of the Arcadia
Elk's Lodge No, 2025 to display a banner from November 10 to 19, 1962,
advertising the Elk's Annual Charity BaIlon November 17, 1962,
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
R. Moore, a student, residing at 2300 Sewanee Lane, addressed the Council,
inquiring as to the proposed ordinance regarding motorcycles in Wilderness
Park. He was advised that said ordinance had been introduced earlier in
the evening.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
F :928
Mayor Butterworth thanked the City Clerk on behalf of the Council for her
advice regarding the results to date of proposition W on the November 6,
1962 ballot. The City Clerk commented that as yet the votes cast were
not all tabulated; that the County Registrar of Voters will certify as
to that. The City Attorney stated that Ordinance No. 1188 will not
become effective until ten days after the date that the vote is declared
by the legislative body of the City of Arcadia.
F:301
Mayor Butterworth distributed to the Council, the City Manager and the Cit
Clerk copies of the City's financial statements as at June 30, 1962 prepare
by the Certified Public Accountants Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery.
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Butterworth Councilman Reibold MOVED that
Mayor Butterworth and Councilman Turner be appointed to serve as a
Standing Co~ittee on a proposed auditorium for the City.
F:820
Mayor Butterworth requested the City Manager to contact the City of
Glendale regarding its auditorium, and the City Clerk to convey to
Dr. Robert L. Boyd, President of the Arcadia School Board the information
regarding the committee.
Mayor Butterworth requested that as many of the Council as possible be
present at the Veterans' Day ceremony to be held at the Arcadia City
Hall on November 12, 1962 at 10:00 A.M. to be conducted by the Arcadia
Legion Post.
F:935
Councilman Turner suggested that the Fire Chief and the Building Department
take into consideration and study the factor that the Council approved
C-2 usage in the Motel 6 matter and to see to it that the fire hazard is
taken care of in accordance with C-2 requirements. Mayor Butterworth
stated that he thought the suggestion well taken and suggested a brief
report on the matter. He added that the overall problem of the zones
and the safety factor is not entirely clear.
The City Attorney explained that a motel two stories high'comes under the
State Housing Act and there are certain safeguards that they must comply
with. That there are density factors in the Building Code that impose
certain regulations.
F:833
Councilman Turner spoke at length regarding a booklet called "LIVE"
published by the Stanford Research Institute on civil defense; that in
his opinion this is the only attempt of any area to tell the people
what their dangers are and where they lie with regard to the potential
private areas that the enemy would be aiming at. That in his opinion
immediate action should be taken with regard to civil defense as it
applies to the residents of Arcadia. That he would like the Council to
authorize the Director of Civil'Defen~e and the Civil Defense Board to
acquire outside help, if necessary; to prepare such studies so that the
people of Arcadia will have a plan. "
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Mayor Butterworth suggested that the Stanford Research Institute might
be contacted; that he agreed with Councilman Turner.
Whereupon Councilman Turner MOVED that the City Manager in the dual
capacity of Civil Defense Director check into the best source of manpower
for the development of the program and to report back to the Council at
the next meeting as to his recommendation of how this study can be
accomplished and the plan outline for the citizens of Arcadia to follow.
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Mayor Butterworth added that with regard to the Manager's report that
this be presented as soon after the next meeting as possible in the event
he was u~able to obtain the information by the next meeting, Councilman
Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously,
The Planning Director advised that the Planning Commission extends an
invitation to the Council to attend a meeting on December 11, 1962 to hear
the presentation of the downtown plan to be made by Wilsey, Ham & Blair.
The Planning Director advised that the Subdivision Committee of the Planning
Commission has set a study session to consider the matter of cul de sac
streets as a design technique in the use of subdivisions in the City; that
it will make certain recommendations to the Planning Commission at its
meeting of November 13,1962; that he had been instructed by the Planning
Commission and.had sent letters to all the developers and engineers in this
area that have filed tentative maps with the City for the past five years
so they will have an opportunity to discuss the problem in detail.
Discussion was held on the Planning Director's request for th~ Council's
expression regarding apartment house construction in the City to be referred
to the Planning Commission, to wit, whether or not conditions of apartment
construction in the City are severe enough to place a moratorium on
construction or whether or not to wait until more specific information is
available.
Mayor Butterworth stated that he did not think the Council has the lawful
authority to do that, but that even if it had he personally would be
completely opposed.
Councilman Turner stated in substance that if ever there was a time when
this should have been done it should have been when the Council was consider-
ing increasing. the necessary au~omobile parking spaces; ~~at a~ that time
there was a large increase in apartment house plans; that he would not be in
favor of trying to control any situation at this time; that in his opinion,
if the Council intends to make a move it should be done and take effect when-
ever it is enacted,
Councilman Reibold stated in part that in his opinion great care should be
exercised regarding newspaper publicity of a possible moratorium; that
basically this is a Council policy decision and even something not based on
very good information can have an impact on values and is dangerous.
The City Attorney advised that Section 65806 of the Government Code
specifically authorizes the adoption of an emergency measure at any time
that the Planning Commission in good faith is in the process of, or is about
to undertake a study relative to any change of the zoning ordinance, That
the Council should consider the adoption of an emergency measure at the time
it introduces an ordinance that will effect a change of the zoning ordinance,
To Mayor Butterworth's query that he was of the impression that when the
Planning Director mentioned a freeze on apartments it was for an indefinite
period, the Planning Director replied that the period of moratorium had been
thought to be between 90 and 120 days, which would be sufficient time for the
Planning Commission and for the Technical Review Committee, recently appointed,
to report their findings, which might induce the Council to consider changes
in the ordinance governing the construction of apartments in the City.
Councilman Balser stated that he did not believe a freeze is advisable,
Councilman Phillips stated in part that he did not think 90 or 120 days
moratorium would serve any purpose; that if the standards of apartment
houses are to be raised they must be faced realistically, a study made
and the Council ready to start hearings on the matter,
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the Council a brief report as to his recommendations, if he thought
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