HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 17,1963
1 INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
HEARING
(LIGHTING)
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 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 17, 1963.
The invocation was offered by Mr. Maurice Meredith, Pastor of the
Arcadia Church of Christ.
Mayor Phillips led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Mayor Phillips
Councilman Reibold
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 1963
was postponed until the return of Councilman Reibold.
Mayor Phillips announced that this is the time and place for hearing
protests or objections against the assessment for the improvement of
Altura Road and other streets by the installation of street lights.
Mayor Phillips inquired of the City Clerk if she had the following
affidavits: Affidavit of publication, Affidavit of Posting, Affidavit
of Mailing. The City Clerk replied in the affirmative.
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried unanimously that the affidavits be received and filed.
Mayor Phillips then inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any
written protests, to which she replied in the negative.
Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone in the audience desired to
address Council to the matter.
Mr. James T. Rostron, 422 Monte Vista Road, expressed appreciation on
behalf of the unlighted portion of the Rancho Santa Anita District and
himself for the full support and cooperation of the City Staff for said
installation.
No one else desiring to be heard, MOTION by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the hearing be closed:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 3617, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALTURA ROAD AND OTHER STREEtS (JOB NO. 277)".
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3617 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
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VARIANCE
(Vallone)
(F:991)
VARIANCE
(Heiss)
(F:7D3)
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MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote a.s follows that Resolution No. 3617 be adopted.
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
Mayor Phillips declared open the hearing and inquired if anyone desired
to speak on the ~one variance application filed with the Planning
Commission by Mike Vallone for permission to construct an eight story
apartment building at 614 - 642 West Huntington Drive. Said application
was recommended for denial by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 436
and such denial subsequently appealed by applicant.
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No one desiring to be heard Mayor Phillips stated in part that in view
of the forthcoming review, study and recommendations to be made by the
Planning Commission pertaining to possible special height district ~ones
and regulations, it would appear to be appropLiate to continue this
hearing to a future date. The applicant concurred and it was then MOVED
by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and unanimously
carried that the Hearing be continued until NOVEMBER 19, 1963 at 3:00 P.M.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 494 recommending APPROVAL of ~one
variance application filed by Edward A. and Lillian C. Heiss to permit
the construction of an eight story office building on the southwest
corner of First Avenue and Wheeler Street.
Recommendations and conditions contained in said resolution meeting with
the approval of the City Council with the exception of the parking phase,
the City Manager read and recommended for approval an amendment to said
resolution: Paragraph H Section 4, pertaining to required off street
parking. The applicant, Mr. Heiss, having read the amendment, indicated
agreement to the wording.
Discussion held on parking districts, control by the Parking Place
Commission on said districts, in lieu payments, and the fact that the
specific plans are yet to be approved by the City Council.
Council agreed that the amendment as prepared and recommended by staff
is specific in wording, that this appeared to be the best solution, and
that the conditions of the variance as contained in the resolution fulfill
the City's portion of the agreement on the sale of the old library site.
MOTION was then made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried unanimously that Planning Commission Resolution No. 494 be
approved with the amendment of Paragraph H Section 4 read by the City
Manager, that the variance be granted subject to conditions contained
therein.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3616 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 1
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT STORY OFFICE BUILDING ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF FIRST AVENUE AND WHEELER STREET IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Turner and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3616 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman TU1'ner and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3616 be adopted:
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ZONE
CHANGE
1
TRACT NO.
23623
(Final)
(F:992)
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
unanimously carried, that the Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution
No. 495 recommending a zone change to create "Zone H" providing for
special height district zones and regulations, be scheduled for October
1, 1963 at 3:00 P.M.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
unanimously carried that the final map of Tract No. 23623 (property
located south of Palm Drive west of Santa Anita Avenue) be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. A covenant, in form approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded
agreeing that for purposes of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code
the exterior boundary line of said tract shall constitute the rear lot
lines of Lot 7.
2. Prior to recordation of the final map a plan showing the size,
shape and location of the houses on these newly created lots shall
be submitted for approval by the Planning Department.
3. Houses on Lots 1, 12 and 13 shall front on Santa Anita Avenue.
The setback shall be not less than 25 feet.
4. House on Lot 9 shall front on Palm Drive and have minimum
setback of 25 feet.
5. 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. No additional median openings will be
allowed in Santa Anita Avenue.
6. Provide all easements required for rear line utilities and delineate
On a copy of final map prior to final approval.
7. Remove all trees and structures from the street right-of-way.
3. Remove all structures and buildings within or across the tract boundary.
These removals or relocations shall comply to all City Ordinances, codes
and regulations, and be done to the satisfaction of the Department of
Public Works.
9. Dedication of street 60 feet wide or 5 foot planting and sidewalk
easements and corner radius of 20 feet at Santa Anita.
10. One foot between Lots 10 and 11 in fee to City of Arcadia or place
in an approved trust.
11. Fees and deposits required:
Street Light Installation
Street Sign Installation
Street Tree Installation
Final approved Fee
(Sec.9122.2 A. M. C.)
$361. 00
140.00
272.00
325.00
Total
$1,593.00
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LIBRARY
(F:Trsf.)
PECK ROAD
IMPROVEMENT
(Agreement)
(F:1005)
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(F:1006)
SIDEWALK
SALE
W. Arcadia
(A: PR)
UNINHABITED
ANNEXATION
(F: 1007)
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MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser, and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the recommendation of the
City Manager be.approved and that the sum of $1,000.00 be transferred
.from Capital Improvement Pioject No. 509 to Capital Improvement Project
Account No. 504 - Library furnishings, equipment and improvements.
Said transfer to provide for the installation of two refrigerated
drinking fountains in the older portion of the Library and the completion
of the tiling of the rest room walls.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser, and carried 1
on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the City Manager
be accepted.and that the agreement between the County of Los Angeles and
the City be approved for the improvement of Peck Road from Sawpit Wash to
San Bernardino Road, and that same be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, ~utterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
It was noted that the City's share in said improvement amounts to $61,600
which will be paid out of gas tax revenue.
The following bids were received for the purchase of four vehicles in the
Water Department:
Watkins G.M.C.
Orrin W. Fox
Kent Chevrolet
Hutchings Ford
3/4 ton pickup
$4,139.46
4,179.99
4,308.22
4,642.19
$3,072.05
compact pickup
No Bid
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On recommendation of the Water Superintendent and the City Manager,
Councilman Balser MOVED that the contract be awarded to Watkins G.M.C.
for two 3/4 ton pickup trucks in the amount of $4,139.46 and that a
contract be awarded to Hutchings Motors for two compact type pickup
trucks in the amount of $3,072.05. Motion seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business and
Professional Association for permission to hold its annual Sidewalk
Sale on September 21, 1963 be granted.
The City Manager advised of the receipt of a request from property owners 1
on Doolittle Avenue north of Boley Street in southeast Arcadia - outside
of City limits. The proposal would be consummated as an uninhabited
annexation. The area was reviewed and discussion held on lot sizes, the
fact that six lots were partially in the City at the present time and
the resultant confused situation. The staff recommended approval of the
request inasmuch as the City would benefit by the straightening out of
split parcels of land in the area.
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Turner and
unanimously carried that the institution of proceedings for annexation
of the described area be approved.
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STUDY OF
OTHER
AREAS
DRIVEWAY
MODIFICATION
(P:Driveway)
1
REPORT
ALL NIGHT
PARKING
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It was then further MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by
Councilman Balser and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission
and Planning Department prepare a report on 'logical areas which should
become a part of the City and in some instances where deannexation is
indicated; said report to be accomplished as time permits.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and unanimously
carried that approval be given the request of Jack Newburn of 1426 Orlando
Drive ror a modification of the driveway requirements to permit the use of
asphalt instead of concrete for a driveway at said address.
The City Manager advised that in compliance with Council's instructions,
the City Attorney had prepared a proposed ordinance to prohibit all
night parking and that he had prepared a suggested criteria for an all
night parking .permit system. Said report and ordinance having been
submitted to Council for study included basis for prohibition, considera-
tions in the development of a permit system including a proper fee and
the procedure recommended to facilitate enforcement.
It was the conSensus of the Council, that the proposed prohibition would
eliminate the hazard to moving traffic, that property owners might assume
the responsibility of providing additional parking where space available
on the property and that the rapid apartment construction had undoubtedly
brought about the present situation.
Discussion held on the method of permit issuance, permits to be purchased
for a fee of $12.00 per year and pro rated for less than a year. The
advisability of establishing an adequate warning system was also perused
with the Council being strongly of the opinion that every opportunity
should be afforded persons to become aware of the new regulation prior
to the actual enforcement date.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the (1)
Criteria and (2) the application form.
Councilman Butterworth, referring to an effective date for enforcement,
MOVED that the proposed ordinance include the provision that it shall
be unlawful to indulge in all night parking after January 1, 1964.
Mayor Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Roll Call vote was then taken on Councilman Turner's Motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1222 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3214.1 THEREOF AND ADDING THERETO
NEW SECTIONS 3214.2 THROUGH 3214.13, AMENDING AND AUGMENTING THE
UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE BY PROHIBITING ALL NIGHT STREET PARKING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY AND ANNUAL ALL NIGHT
STREET PARKING PERMITS."
Councilman Balser MOVED, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the body of
Ordinance No. 1222 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
Councilman Bals~r MOVED that Ordinance No. 1222 be introduced, motion
seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call as follows:
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BEER
LICENSE
MEDIAN
STRIP
CENTRAL
AREA
MORATORIUM
(A & A)
(F:399)
LUTHERAN
CHURCH
(Banner)
ELKS Lodge
(Banner)
LOWE
(Trailer)
(F:931)
15:6099
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
Mayor. Phillips ordered received and filed the communication advising
of the withdrawalof the application of the Santa Anita Coffee'Shop
(located on the Los Angeles County Golf Course property) for a license
permitting the sale of beer on the premises.
~ayor Phillips ordered received and filed the communication recommending
that the City Council postpone the construction of the median strip in
Huntington Drive from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue until after
the 1963-64 racing season.
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Request of the A & A Building Supply Material Company for reconsider-
ation of application for construction of a 50' x 107' storage building.
Said application had previously been denied inasmuch as the property
proposed for construction is in the Central Moratorium Area.
Mr. Cliff Lance, 166 East Pamela Road, Arcadia, President of the Company,
addressed Council, stating in part that it is essential to the operation
of the Company that storage facilities be obtained before the weather
prohibits outdoor storage; that he proposes an agreement with the City
whereby permission be granted to construct the building and the cost be
amortized over a 10 year period at $25,000; that should it become necessary
for the City to purchase the structure to implement the Central Area Plan
the amortization schedule could be used to reduce the cost of the building
to the City; that in which case the cost to the City would be $20,000;
that the City receives substantial sales tax revenue from the operation.
Ext'ensive discussion held on the possibility of the lease being terminated
by the Railroad Company; the possibility of a third party entering the
picture; the fact that the Building Company cannot place a covenant on
railroad property without its consent; the recording of an appropriate
document with Mr. Lance stating in part that in his opinion the Railroad
Company would be agreeable to such an arrangement between the City and
his Company.
Council expressed the desire that Mr. Lance secure the concurrence of
the railroad company in the proposal.
and unanimously carried
MOTION was thiri made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman
ButterwortlV'that the staff be instructed to work out with Mr. Lance
details which would enable the Council to grant permission to construct
the building within the framework of the thoughts expressed by the
Council, and bring its recommendations to the Council as soon as possible.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth, and
carried unanimously that approval be given the request of the Lutheran
Church for permission to hang a banner in front of the church building
advertising Loyalty Sunday September 22, 1963.
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MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that permission be granted the Elks Lodge to hang
banners advertisingtheir Annual Charity Ball. Said banner to be
displayed from November 15th to November 25, 1963.
Request of Robert Lowe for permission to install and use a trailer as
an office at his used car lot located at 222 East Huntington Drive. Mr.
Lowe, residing at 425 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, addressed Council,
stating in part that he was in need of additional office space and that
he would endeavor to Secure a trailer to meet City requirements.
Discussion held on offices being used by other used car lot owners within
the City; that the location is within the moratorium area which the City
is proposing to upgrade; whether or not it would be too'~o1ijecti'aualole, arid
other factors pertaining thereto.
6.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1213
(Water Rat~
increase)
(F:435)
1
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
NO. 20
RESOLUTION
NO. 3618
1
RESOLUTION
NO. 3619
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MOTION was made by Councilman Butcerworth, 'seconded'by Councilman
Balser and carried unanimously that the request of Robert Lowe for
permission to use a trailer as an office be denied.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1218, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,AMENDINGSECTIONS
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 Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Turner, and
carried on roll call vote as follo~s that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1213 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1218 be adopted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Turner and Phillips
Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Reibold
Councilman Butterworth stated that he was still of the op1n10n that the
water rate increase should have been placed on the tax rolls in which
case a person could have deducted it from his income tax.
The City Attorney advised that the Director of Public Works, having
filed his report on the proposed Lighting District No. 20 (Santa Anita
Village) under the Street Lighting Act of 1919, this is the time and
place to inquire if anyone, in the audience or at the Council Table,
desire to be heard or to ask any questions aboutit, prior to the Council's
approving it and instituting proceedings for a district pursuant thereto.
No one desiring to be heard, the City Attorney then presented, explained
the content, and read the title of Resolution No. 3618 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES
ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, TO BE
FURNISHED, INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED
FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES FOR A PERIOD OF MONTHS ENDING JANUARY 31, 1966."
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. 3618 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3618 be adopted:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney then presented, explained'the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 3619 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT
REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3618 AND DIRECTING THE
CLERK OF SAID CITY COUNCIL TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING."
(Said hearing scheduled for October 15, 1963 at 8:00 P.M.)
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MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser, and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3619 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
None
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3619 be adopted:
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Councilmen
None
Councilman
Balser, Butterworth, Turner and Phillips
Reibold
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
No one desired to address Council.
CITY
OFFICIALS
Councilman Turner stated in part with reference to Planning Commission
Resolution No. 495 recommending the creation of a Zone H (which had
been scheduled for public hearing earlier in this meeting) that he was
of the opinion that Council should consider a 'Zone H' only insofar as
height of buildings is concerned; that in his opinion two separa~e sets
of specifications should be made applicable 1) for commercial and 2)
for apartments.
It was the consensus that this will be explored further at the time of
the hearing, and that during the interim Councilman Turner and Planning
Director Phelps could review the matter.
Councilman Balser was welcomed back to the Council table after a
vacation.
Mayor Phillips reminded the Councilmen of the forthcoming Independent
Cities'Seminar to be held on Catalina Island September 22 and 23, 1963.
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn at 9:30 P.M.
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Mayor Phillips -'--(
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
B.
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