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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 3,1963 INVOCATION LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (August 20, 1963) HEARING (Ducommun) (F:998) VARIANCE (Masonic Temple) 1<',820) 15: 6086 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETIN~ SEPTEMBER 3, 1963 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., September 3, 1963. The Invocation was offered by the Rev. John Toews, Pastor of the Arcadia Christian Church. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was let by Mayor Phillips. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilmen Balser, Butterworth MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the Minutes of August 20, 1963 as submitted in writing be approved. '" Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the application for business permit filed by Edmond G. Ducommun, dba Graydon Industries, to allow the installation and operation of amusement games at the Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan Place. The applicant, Mr. Ducommun, addressed Council, stating in part that five games of skill would be installed and operated at said location. No one else desiring to 'address Council, MOTION was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Co'~cilman Turner and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. MOTION was then made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the application be approved and that the requested business permit be granted. AYES: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser, Butterworth Planning Commission Resolution No. 493 recommending approval of zone variance application to permit the construction of a Masonic Temple on the south side of Duarte Road west of Santa Anita Avenue. Mayor Phillips summarized events leading to the present stage and contents of the resolution discussed'at length. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and that the City Attorney present the appropriate resolution. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3615, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI~ OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MASONIC TEMPLE ON PORTIONS OF LOTS 9 AND 10 OF TRACT NO. 6074 ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DUARTE ROAD WEST OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE IN SAID CITY." Discussion held on the various sections contained therein, particularly section 'j' referring to the requirement that the south 30 feet be offered to the City for alley purposes accompanied by tender of deed for such purposes but with no obligation on the part of the City to improve or 1. 9- 3-63 VARIANCE (Nasonic TeI:lple) (F:820) VARIANCE (HEIS S BLDG) (F:703) CENTRAL AREA NORATORIUM (F:899) CENTRAL AREA NORATORIUM (F:899) BID AWARD (Compressor) (F: 1, 000) 15: 6087 maintain same after acceptance by the City. NOTION 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. 3615 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABS ENT : Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth NOTION by CouncilI:lan Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner, and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3615 be adopted. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilman Balser, Butterworth Planning Commission Resolution No. 494 recommending APPROVAL of zone variance application to permit the construction of an eight story office building on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Conditions set forth in said resolution summarized by Assistant Planning Director, Ernest Nayor. Mr. Edward A. Heiss, residing at 2464 Canyon Road, and owner of said property, addressed Council. Sufficient parking area possibilities were discussed with Nr. Heiss stating in part that he would like to join the City Parking District. Discussion held on in lieu payment, provisions for same and the desirability of a.precise figure. Although time is of the essence, the Councilmen and Nr. Heiss agreed that the final determination of all factors could be delayed until the return of the City Manager at which time it would be an agenda item (September 17, 1963). NOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and unanimously carried that the zone variance application filed by Edward A. and Lillian C. Heiss and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission be continued until the Council meeting of September 17, 1963. ~lOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibo-ld and carried unanimously that the request of the Les Burns Sales Company for a business license at l44-D Santa Clara Street be granted. NOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the request of Jose O. Gonzales, dba Jose Drive-In, 433 N. First Avenue, be denied. The denial based on the recommendation of the City Manager as a result of inspection by the Superintendent of Building and Safety. I Following bids were received for the furnishing of one portable, rotary compressor for the City Water Department: Engine & Equipment Company Southland Nachinery Corporation Blystone Equipment Company Essick Nachinery Company Larson Equipment Company Shaw Sales and Service Company Brown-Bevis Industrial Equipment Co. Pneumatic Machinery Company Warnock-Bancroft Equipment Company Santa Fe Equipment Company Inc. Crook Company Harron, Rickard & Nc Cone Company $2, 134. 48 2,245.20 2,250.00 2,873.14 2,978.94 3,173.68 3,394.00 3,585.92 NO BID NO BID NO BID NO BID Continued 2. 9- 3-63 ID AWARD Street Sweeper) (F:999) BID AWARD (St reet Improvement Duarte Road) (F: 1001) I 15:6088 The said quotations include sales tax and a trade-in allowance for a piston-type, portable compressor purchased by the City in 1950. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner, and carried on roll call vote as follows that the purchase be made from the low bidder, Engine and Equi~ment Company, in the total qpotation of,$2,134.48; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities and informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract in the amount specified in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth The City Council received the report of one bid received for the purchase of a three (3) cubic yard, single gutter broom street sweeper from the Dearth Machinery Company: Amount of sweeper (Wayne) Tax Sub Total Less Trade-In Tota 1 $10,137.00 405.48 $10,542.48 542.48 $10,000.00 Motion by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the bid submitted by the Dearth Machinery. Company in the amount of $10,000.00 be accepted and that any irregularities or informalities in the bid or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City in the amount specified in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth Following bids received for the improvement of Duarte Road from 450 feet easterly of Holly Avenue to Baldwin Avenue: D & W Paving Inc. A-I Concrete; Inc Sheets Construction Company Kirkland Paving Company Warren Southwest Inc. $54,916.82 59,988.69 62,403.02 65,891. 67 77,748.86 Councilman Reibold MOVED that the City Council award the Contract for said work to the low bidder~ D & W Paving Company, in the amount of $54,916.82; that all other bids be rejected and 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. Said project to be financed from State and County Gas Tax Funds with the exception of an eight foot sidewalk adjacent to the Holly ; Avenue School. Said sidewalk to be financed from City Capital Projects Fund No. 210-A. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABS ENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth 3. 9-'3-63 BID AWARD (Traffic Signals) (F: 1002) INSURANCE (GROUP) (City Personnel) (F:lns. ) TREE PLANTING PROGRAM (Business districts) (P: ) LIGHTING (Santa Anita Village) (F:96l) 15:6089 Following bids were received for the installation of traffic signals at Duarte Road and Holly Avenue, Santa Anita Avenue and Diamond Street and at Las Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue. Said installation to be financed from Budgeted State and County Gas Tax Funds. Steiny & Mitchel, Inc. Fischbach & Moore Dawn Electric Service Paul Gardner Corp. Westates Electric Company Allen Engineering Company Sherwin Electric Service $24,931. 00 24,938.00 25,057.00 25,182.00 26,367.00 27,100.00 28,860.00 I MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vpte as follows that the contract for the work be awarded to the low bidder, Steiny and Mitchel, Inc., in the amount of $24,931.00 such award to be subject to written approval from the State Division of Highways because of the excess of the bid over the approved estimate; that all other bids be rejected and that any irregularities or informalities in the bid 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager, City Controller and Personnel Officer be accepted and that a 10% rate increase on renewal of the Group Health and Accident Insurance for 1963-64 be approved. It was noted that the increase will be necessary for the fiscal year commencing September 15, 1963 due to the number of sizeable claims paid during the past year. The report reflecting results of the Department of Public Works' investigation into the possibility of creating a tree planting program was reviewed. Said report recommends that the program be inaugurated on a request basis, perform- ing such work in locations from which the request emanates and continuing as requests, work load and financing permits. The Director of Public Works stated in part that for safety reasons, bricked-in tree wells would be used. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried that the program be instituted as set forth in said report. Submission of preliminary report - Street Lighting- Santa Anita Village - Street Lighting Act of 1919. Said installation was requested by petition some time ago. Report containing plans, cost estimates and diagrams necessary for the institution of proceedings for the project. In accordance with City policy I that street lighting systems be maintained and electrical energy be furnishe for such systems, it was recommended that Lighting Maintenance District No. 20 be formed and that the owners of land within the area be assessed for a portion of the costs of said system. Maintenance and Operation shall be furnished for such system for a period from the date of formation to and including January 31, 1966. Upon MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows, the report was accepted and the Director of Public Works was instructed to proceed with the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 20 and that the City pay for the installation of four lights adjacent to the school property as well as 50% of the cost of six intersection lights in accordance with City policy. Said installation costs of $3,198.00 for the entire system to be charged to the Abatements Receivable Account established for such purpose. 4. 9- :)-63 COHPLETION OF WORK (Street Improvement) (F:696-B) ALE OF XCESS LANDS MEDIAN STRIP (Huntington Drive) lATER 'RATE NCREASE (F: :iiev. ) 15: 6090 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth HOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as 'follows that the work as performed by the D & W Paving Company in the improvement of Santa Clara Street Extension be accepted and that final payment be authorized in accordance with the contract; and the bond released after the expiration of the required 35 days. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butten<orth The City Manager advised that with the construction of the Santa Clara Street extension from Santa Anita Avenue to Huntington Drive, certain ~, excess lands remain south of the new street right of way; that the new ~ owners of the Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan Place, desire to purchase same in ~ the amount of $15,556.00 payable over a three year period at 6% interest, the purchaser to have the right to pay any remaining balance at any time. Terms of the agreement were discussed with Councilman Reibold stating in part that the terms were satisfactory to the Land Committee. MOTION BY Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the property be sold per terms as set forth in the suggested agreement and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such agreement, in form approved by ,~~ City Attorney. . ~'- AYES: NOES:.. ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phi1lips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth Pursuant to Council direction, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager advised that plans and specifications have been prepared for the improvement of Huntington Drive by a center median strip from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue; that preliminary consent had been obtained from the State Division of Highways to the effect that they will participate in the costs of constructing a portion of said improvement. In addition, the State will pay the cost'of installing curbs and breaking pavement and there is a possibility that the State will also participate in the safety lighting at the intersections of Santa Anita Avenue First Avenue and Second Avenue. Estimate time for construction being 45 days excluding beautification. MOTION was made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and unanimously carried that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for said construction at such time as the necessary, approval is received from the State Division of Highways. Mayor Phillips reviewed the report submitted by the City Manager recommending an increase in the water rate; he summarized events leading to the present need for legislation, commenting that the City Council and the Water Board had thoroughly reviewed all reports prior to the time the matter of annexing the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District to the Metropolitan Water District was placed before the electorate on March 12, 1963. At that time the voters of Arcadia, by a 7 to 1 majority, voted favorably on the question. One of the considerations being the method of payment to the Metropolitan Water District of the charges. The City Council, prior to said election declared its intention to pay all or part of its obligation by increasing the water rate rather than levying a tax on property. Said report contained schedule of dates for making payments, projected Metropolitan Water District tax rates and payments, water rate increase computations together with an addendum to the report containing recommendations for the proposed rate increase for lands within the City not served by the Water Department and also lands outside the City and served by the Water Department. 5. 9-' 3-63 WATER RATE (cont. ) ORDINANCE NO. 1221 (adopted) RESOLUTION NO. 3614 (Weeds) (F:958) 15:6091 The report recommended an increase in the water rate of 6~ per hundred cubic feet over the minimum and that the minimum rate be increased 25~ per month for domestic use. The increase to be effective November I, 1963. Councilman Reibold stated in part that he appreciated the Manager's recommendation but that he was of the opinion that an increase of 6~ per hundred cubic feet over the minimum would be sufficient, recognizing that in the early years the City would have to divert some portion of capital projects money to make up the difference, however, the City was well on schedule as far as implementing the Montgomery Report. _He stated further that a sample check of minimum users indicated that during the summer months everyone used more than the minimum and during the winter something in the order of 9% of the people used only the minimum, therefore, in his opinion to increase the minimum charge was not too significant. I Further discussion ensued between the Council, City Manager pro tempore, Water Superintendent and the City Controller, after which Councilman Reibold MOVED that the water rate be increased by 6~ per hundred cubic feet for that amount over the minimum within the City and 9~ per hundred cubic feet for that amount over the minimum outside the City. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilman Balser, Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and. read the title of Ordinance No. 1221 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE C-ITY -COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'ARCADIA, .CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF PARTe5' OF'CIli\PTER 2 OF ARTICLE -IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9252.2.10, 9252.2.15 AND 9252.2.17 AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9252.2.16 AND 925.2.2.18 THEREOF. " 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. 1221 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilman Balser, Butterworth Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1221 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NONE: ABSENT: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilman Balser, Butterworth The City Attorney advised that the Superintendent of Weed Abatement, as appointed by the City Council, had filed and posted as required by the Weed abatement Act, his report of the cost of assessments for said abatement and that the City Council would now consider and take action thereon. The Mayor declared open the hearing on said report and asked if anyone wanted to be heard in connection therewith. No one desiring to be heard on the matter, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was unanimously carried. I Whereupon the City Attorney, presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3614 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DffiECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF. " 6. 9--: 3-63 RESOLUTION NO. 3614 IAA~' (Masonic Temple) (F :820) MASONIC TEMPLE (Civil Defense Shelter) (F :820) TRAFFIC HAZARD (NSP) ORDINANCE NO. 1218 WATER RATES Introduced I '. - 15: 6092 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. 3614 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth Councilman Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3614 be adopted. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth ,At the request of Councilman Turner, Mayor Phillips advised the Masonic Temple officials who were in the audience of the favorable action taken earlier in the evening on the Masonic Temple Variance Application. Councilman Turner referred to a communication from the City Manager dated June 24, 1963 in which a recommendation was made that all future public and semi public buildings include a civil defense shelter area; he in- quired whether or not it would be advisable or proper for the City Council to recommend the inclusion of such a shelter in the,basement or the proposed building after being informed by the Planning Department representative that to his knowledge no such plan had been incl~ded. Additional costs and the fact that this would not be a public building per se were-discussed with the consensus being _ that ,the Masonic Temple .repr,esenta_t~v.es:,wo,uld probably explore the possibility at a later date now that "it, had. been 'brought to their attention. Councilman Turner commented that on behalf of a neighbor of Councilman Butterworth he would inquire as to what steps could be taken to alleviate the traffic hazard now existing at the westerly end of Singing Wood Drive, calling attention specifically to the sharp curves and suggesting some type of notice to drivers of the hazard. Discussion brought out the fact that the curbs had been painted and advance warning signs had been posted in the area approximately two years ago; that same had to be removed on request of the residents; that reflectors had also been tried to no avail. The Director of Public Works stated in part that his department would once more endeavor to remedy the situation. The City Attorney, presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1218 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 7531.1.1, 7531.1.3, 7531.2 AND 7531. 2. 2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO WATER RATES. " MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner, and carried roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1218 be waived: on AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilman Balser, Butterworth Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1218 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None Councilmen Balser, Butterworth 7. 9-:.3-63 INDEPENDENT CITIES JUDICIAL ADJOURNMENT 15 :6093 Mayor Phillips urged attendance at the forthcoming seminar to be held on Catalina Island September 21 and 22, 1963; that same appeared to be of vital importance to independent cities. Mayor Phillips advised of the receipt of a Notice from the Assembly Judiciary Committee regarding Hearings to be held October 30 and 31. 1963 on court reorganization in Los Angeles County. Same was presented to the City Attorney to review the notice and advise Council should any action need to be taken by the City. At 9:10 P.M. the meeting adjourned. \ f/tQ;:;: dSJ (f/./LLUcr~ Mayor Phillips ATTEST ~~~~~ City Clerk 8. 9-' 3-63 I I