HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 2,1963
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INVOCAtION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(12-18-62)
HEARING
(Annexation
No. 30
Southeast
Arcadia
Uninhabited)
(F:920)
RESOLUTION
NO. 3547-A
I
ORDINANCE
NO. 1194
(Introduced)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
JANUARY 2, 1963
The City Counci~ of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., January 2, 1963.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Bals~r.
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 Turner and
carried unanimo~sly that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December
18, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing.
Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on the proposed annexation
to the City of Arcadia of certain territory adjacent and contiguous to
the present City limits, said territory being situated near the
southeasterly portion of the City, more 'particularly described in
Resolution No. 3531, and designated as Annexation No. 30; Southeast
Arcadia (Uninhabited), adding that this is th~ time and place fixed by
the Council to consider any protests in writing.
The City Clerk advised that no written protests were received from any
person owning real property within the territory proposed to be annexed
and that she had on file Affidavits of Publication of Resolution No.
3531 and of Mailing of Notice of Public Hearing.
Mayor Butterworth then inquired if anyone in the audience wished to be
heard regarding the proposed annexation. No one desiring to be heard
Mayor Butterwo~tr declared the hearing close~.
The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3547-A, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DECLARING THAT
A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANNEXATION NO. 30
SOUTHEAST ARCADIA (UNINHABITED)."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3547-A be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3547-A be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney then presented for the first time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1194, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
1.
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RETIREMENT
FUND
(Quadrennial
Actuarial
Revaluation)
(F:193)
FIRE ZONES
(Report -
Continued
to 1-15-63)
(S)
11-6-62
ELECTION
EXPENSE
(F:928)
15:5862
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 3531
ADOPTED BY SAID CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 20, 1962 AND DESIGNATED
THEREIN AS 'ANNEXATION NO. 30, SOUTHEAST ARCADIA (UNINHABITED)'."
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1194 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: . None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further ~ that Ordinance No. 1194 be introduced. I
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager advised that the State Employees' Retirement Law (SERS)
requires that an actuarial investigation and revaluation of the assets
and liabilities of the system be made at least once every four years in
order to determine whether any change should be made in the contribution
of the State and contracting agencies; that the last quadrennial
revaluation was made as of June 30, 1958; that the cost to the City for
such revaluation is $325.00, funds for such purpose being available in
the Retirement Fund.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and authorize him to execute, on behalf of the City,
a contract with the firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, consulting
actuaries, for a revaluation as required by the State Employees' Retire-
ment Law:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The matter of the City's present policy regarding Fire Zones and their
affect on variances, a report on same dated December 28, 1962 having
been submitted to the Councilmen by the City Manager, was briefly
discussed. Upon Councilman Turner commenting that he had not had time
to attentively peruse the report, and at his request, Mayor Butterworth
ordered the matter placed on agenda for the Council meeting of January
15, 1963.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried I
on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize final payments
in connection with the special election on Proposition "w" held
November 6, 1962, a) to Harold Ostley, Los Angeles County Treasurer,
$61.20 and b) to the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters $75.89,
total $137.09, to be appropriated from Council Contingency Account:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.
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UPPER SAN
GABRIEL
VALLEY, .
MUNICIPAL '
WA:rER
'pISTRICT
(F:48S)
I
COUNTY
BOUNDARY
COMMISSION
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Extensive discussion was held on the Statement dated December 17, 1962
and letter dated December 19, 1962 from Mr. David S. Wood, President of
the Board of Directors of.the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District,
concerning ~upport.for its recommendation that a contract be entered into
directly with the State of California for importation of Feather River
water after the year 1972. (Both statement ~nd letter on file in office
of the City ,Clerk). '
Mayor Butterworth welcomed to the meeting and to the discussion members
of the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water
District.
Mr. Carl Fossette, Secretary of said Board of Directors, addressed the
Council in opposition to the communication and statement. Mr. J. Erce1
Cleminson, President of said Board, expressed appreciation on behalf
of said Board for the support rendered by the City.
Councilman Reibo1d stated in part that in his opinion the City Council
has already made its determination to go along with the Upper San Gabriel
Valley Municipal Water District; that he could see no reason for another
joint meeting as requested ,in letter received from Mr. Wood; that the
Council concurred with the Water Report of Stetson, Strauss & ~resselhaus
and had so advised the District. .He added that time is of the essence.
The City Manager stated in part that the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal
Water District Board of Directors was aware ~f the itemization in the
. letter at the time the Council made its final decision, although water rates
~ere not taken into consideration because .they were not known.
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Councilman Phillips expressed reliance in Councilman Reibo1d's
City Manager's conclusions and felt they should be sustained.
and the
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Mayor'Butterworth then suggested that the City.Manager reply to Mr.
Wood'." letter'to:the effect .that the Council (s satisfied with its
position; .that although it welcomes the District's thoughts, it has no
occasion to change its course .of action at th~s time unless there is
further information, Councilman Reibold adding that there be included
in such reply the fact that the Council appreciates their questions
but'.that they. were studied before a conclusion was reached.
Mayor Butterworth ordered filed notice of .proposed Annexation No. 39
Inhabited to the City of Monrovia, inasmuch as it has no effect on
Arcadia.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
AMERICAN
LUTHERAN
CHURCH
I
(F: 885)
Mr. Galbraith, architect for. the American Lutheran Church, proposed to
be constructed at 110 and 118 West Duarte Road, addressed the Council,
stating that he wished to speak to the matter of a modified plan of
such church and related facilities; however, since the Planning Director
planned to bring the matter up before the Council, he would defer
speaking until that time.
MATTERS' FROM CITY OFFICIALS
AMERiCAN.
LUTHERAN"
CHURCH
(F:88S)
The Planning. Director displayed a modified plan.of a church and related
facilities proposed to,.be constructed by the American Lutheran Church
at 110 and 118 West Duarte Road, ,adding that said plan differs from that
originally submitted with the application for a zone variance to permit
such construction and approved by the Council February 20, 1962; that
in his opinion the new plan is substantially better. He related the
primary differences, in part alterations in. parking spaces and landscap-
ing. He commented that the architect's elevation plans are compatible
with the City's new library adjacent thereto and that he recommended
that the Council modify the one condition of approval that the plans be
submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the
3.
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TRACT
NO. 24140
(Final)
(F :727)
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issuance of a building permit and.;shall be substantially in compliance
with plans and elevations submitted with the application.
Mr. Galbraith commented that the matter was being brought to the
attention of the Council so that a time extension on the variance
could be obtained.
The City Attorney suggested that 1) prior to the present deadline for
the expiration of the existing variance the applicant apply in writing
for an additional extension of the variance; 2) that the advisability
of renoticing a hearing for the purpose of considering and acting upon
the revised plot plan be considered; or 3) that the Planning Commission
on its own option reopen the original proceedings to consider and act
on the revised plans.
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After lengthy discussion, it being the consensus of the Council that
an extension of the variance need be granted, Councilman Reibold MOVED
that the applicant make written application in that regard and that the
Planning Commission take appropriate action for a review of the matter
and to make recommendations concerning the revised plans submitted by
the applicant. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was
carried unanimously.
Due to hearings held establishing the amount of improvement cost to
be placed in trust to be paid if outside properties were to use the
improvements it was not possible to have a signed Title Sheet, which
is normally required prior to Council action (final map approved by
the Council September 4,1962) because it could not be determined which
properties would or would not be included within the final tract.
The Title Sheet of this final map having been submitted with the final
tract map, Councilman Turner MOVED that the Council accept and approve
final map of Tract No. 24140 subject to the following,conditions: .
1. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements.
2. No structure shall remain on any land within the tract boundary
except with the approval of the Director of Public Works and
Planning Director.
3. A map showing the location of those structures proposed to
remain shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works prior
to the signing of the final map.
4. Install all street improvements, including drainage facilities
required by the Public Works Department in accordance with grades
satisfactory to the Director of Public Works.
5. Pay the following fees and deposits:
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15 steel street light posts
84 street tree installation
3 street sign installation
38 lots recreation fee
$2,025.00
714.00
105.00
950.00
Total
$3,794.00
6. Authorize the subdivider to establish a Trust in accordance with
City Council Resolution No. 2512, on lot No. 42, in the amount of
$2,450.60, plus the cost of maintaining this Trust.
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
4.
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TECRNI<;AL
STUDY .
COMMITTEE
I
(nsp)
VISUAL AID
EQUIPMENT
JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL AND
BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
I
RESOLUTION
NO. 3548
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to the.adoption and passage of a Minute Order at such time as there
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shall be deposited with th~ City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety
Bon~ guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract..No. 24140, pursuant
to ~ection 9114 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion' which was carried unanimously.
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The Planning Director auvised that the Technical' Study Committee,
appointed to review the quality of construction of apartments in Arcadia,
had at its last meeting made several recommendations involving the trans-
mission of sound between apartments, between apartments and outside areas,
etc., adding that the Committee recommends tha~' the Council instruct him
to work closely with the City Attorney regarding amending the Building
Code in that regard.
Discussion ensued and suggestions were made as to possible elimination of
sound. Councilman Turner was particularly concerned with the practice of
placing medicine cabinets back to back in bathrooms.
Councilman Phillips stated in part that he did not approve of amendments
to the building or~inance by, degrees; that it had been his thought that
the Committee was to make its recommendations.a~ to the possible upgrading
of quality of construction and increase of space. That Zone R-3-R had
been established for such purpose but has never been used, and should be
the criterea of what should be~attempted in R~3. That in his opinion.
there should be a public hearing on the entir~ matter of upgrading R-3.
construction.
The Planning pirector commented that it was the thought of the Committee
to handle each phase separately.
Mayor Butterworth commended the Technical Study Committee on its many
hours of ~ork and ~ndeavor and, requested that Counci1's thinking on the
matter be conveyed.to it, in substance that Council is interested in the
upgrading of the quality of construction of apartment buildings together
with density and that it should think along spc~ lines; also that perha.ps
it would be better .to think the entire matter through first before con-
.sidering the enactment of a comprehensive ordiqance covering the subject
matters.
The City Manager briefly explained the operation of the new visual aid
equipment installed in the Council Chamber.
At the suggestion of Mayor Butterworth, February 14,1963 was set as the
time for a joint dinner meeting of the Council with. all the City's
Boards and Commissions, the City. Manager to notify the individual
members and to make all necessary arrangements.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3548, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF 'ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 'AMENDING SUBSECTION 'f' OF SECTION 5 OF
RESOLUTION NO. 3524."
Councilman Turner MOVED that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3548 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on
roll call vote as follows:.
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Turner. further MOVED that Resolution No; 3548 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
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ARCADIA
(60th
Anniversary)
nsp
COMMUNICATION
(Arcadia
Chamber of
Commerce)
F:485' I
CAPITAL
PROJECTS
RE~ORT
1963
(F:c.p.)
FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD
nsp
ADJOURNMENT
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Turner commented that he had been appointed by the Arca4ia
Chamber of Commerce Chairman of a committee for the observance of the
City of Arcadia's 60th Anniversary (August, 1963); that the committee
desired to know to what extent the Council would participate.
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Discussion ensued and many suggestions were made as.tq:hR~'t~e '.
anniversary could be celebrated; it being the consensu~ of the Council
that a~though it would be appropriate to have such a'celebration, it
would not be a proper governmental function 'other than to lend full
cooperation. .
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Mayor Butterworth ordered filed the communication from the Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce dated December 31, 1962 enclosing its resolution
approving the final engineering report on a supplemental water supply
for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
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Councilman Phillips, as a member of the Capital Projects Committee,
(consisting of Councilmen Phillips and Reibold and the City Manager)
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advised that although the Capital Projects report for 1963 is completed,
it had not been submitted 'to 'the Council for its review due to item
No. 2 "Library - Completion',~f :'Children' s Room - $85,000" and Councilman
Reibold's abstension .fronl si~ing the report/because of'th:fJs' cost, which
had'originally been estimatec{at $40,000. "
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Det~ils as to the cau~es fo,,~he increase in the estimated cost of said
project were discussed at length and upon the suggestion of Councilman
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Turner, Mayor Butterworth requested that a more detailed breakdown of
this .particular item be submi~ted. "
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Counciiman Phillips, with the consent of Councilman Reibold, thereafter
~ubmitted to the Council theCapital Projects Committee's report dated
January 2,1963 for Council's 'review, with the exception~of the item
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pertai~ing to the library,.a .breakdown on said,item to be submitted at
the next Council meeting i'f~'jioiisible. ," '~
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~pon Councilman Phillips' complaint as to'the new markings on Foothill
Boulevard and his query as 'eo 'what could be done about rectifying them,
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the C~ty Manager advised that.,the City has been making some alterations;
that the speed limit has been~reduced to 35 miles per hour and that it
is' proposed t~ widen': the. street. Councilma~ Turner suggested that the
Department of Public'Works.investigate whether or not the shrubbery
close,to the curb on'said street is within its legal bounds. Mayor
Butterworth commented that.with the speed limit reduced to 35 miles per
hour and .the signal at Bald;"i.h :-A,venue, perhaps it would serve the purpose
if 'the street were :e~:ked:;~Jt had been ~nginallY' !. I
A,t 10.:35 P.M. Mayor Butterworth adjourned tq~,:~~ti!l!l'cl
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