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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 21,1964 I 'WOCAnO' PLEDGE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE HEARING (Amusement Garnes) :r'-/-ss- HEARING (LMD #21) I j- ) 0"-"- 15:6164 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA JANUARY 21, 1964 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on January 21, 1964 at 8 P.M. Rev. John Toews, Arcadia Christian Church Mayor Elton D. Phillips PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that-the-Minutes of the' Council Meeting of January 7, 1964 be APPROVED. The recommendation of the City Manager was APPROVED on MOTION of Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unani- mously that the City Manager's appointment of Wesley C. McDaniel (Administrative Assistant to the City Manager) as Manager Pro Tempore be approved. Said appointment to be effective as of this date. Mayor Phillips declared open the hearing on the application for business permit filed by Howard W. Smith for the installation and operation of amusement games at the Santa Anita Bowling Lanes. No one desiring to speak to the matter Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by, Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold further moved that a business permit be granted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously: Mayor Phillips announced that this is the time and place fixed by Resolution No. 3631 for the hearing of any protests or objections to the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 21. The files disclosing that the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk having given notice in the required manner, Mayor Phillips declared open the hearing and inquired if anyone in the ~~dience desired to be heard. No one desiring to be heard and the City Clerk having r~ceived no written protests, Councilman Balser MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unani- mously. Councilman Balser then MOVED that Lighting Maintenance District No. 21 be ordered formed as contemplated by Resolution No. 3631. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. 1. 1-21-64 HEARING (LMD !J22) --:J- /0 c;.:3 HEARING (LMD 1/23) -!J- /tJc;l ZONE 'H' (West Arcadia expanded area) -8 1tX-'1 15:6165 Mayor Phillips announced that this is the time and place fixed by Resolution No. 3633 for the hearing of any protests or objections to the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 22. The files disclosing that the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk having given notice in the required manner, Mayor Phillips declared open the hearing and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard. I No one desiring to be heard and the City Clerk having received no written protests, Councilman Turner MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Turner then MOVED that Lighting Maintenance District No. 22 be ordered formed as contemplated by Resolution No. 3633. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips announced that this is the time and place fixed by Resolution No. 3635 for the hearing of any protests or objections to the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 23. The files disclosing that the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk having given notice in the required manner, Mayor Phillips declared open the hearing and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard. No one desiring to be heard and the City Clerk having received no written protests, Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that Lighting Maintenance District No. 23 be ordered formed as contemplated by Resolution No. 3635. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 503 recommending against the classification of specified properties into Zone 'H' Special Height Zone in addition to the basic zone applicable thereto. The Planning Director presented an oral report together with pictorial slides; the report contained the background leading to the present stage of Zone 'H' areas and the opinion of the Commission that there is ample property in the vicinity of Baldwin Avenue recommended for Zone 'HI at the present time; that any such classi- fication would be premature and would only foster spotty development of the entire area and is not required at this time for the highest and best use of properties in and about the area presently under discussion. I Mayor Phillips then declared open the hearing and the following persons addressed Council: IN FAVOR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AGAINST 'H' ZONE CLASSIFICATION IN THE WEST ARCADIA EXPANDED AREA Henry Hege, attorney with offices at 651 W. Duarte Road, stated in 2. 1-21-64 I MOTION IVARIANCE (Erlingheuser) .gqqO 15:6166 part that henceforth he will not be spokesman for the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association; that.he will be representing a client with property in the stated area and will be before Council in that capacity; that he desired to apprise Council of his position. Jerry Cole, President of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association, residing at 326 Fairview Avenue, stated in part that he was abstaining from any recommendation at this time .in.order to study future construction and was not taking a.stand either for or against the recommendation. Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, 1115 Holly Avenue, element involved in a variance application. advised her in the matter. inquired as to the time The City Attorney No one else desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed. Councilman Turner stated in part that in his opinion it was inevitable that the City is destined to grow and that multi-story apartment dwellings are going to be mandatory to keep pace with the population and economic demands; that the City should prepare for these demands by establishing the most desirable development requirements and to determine the most logical areas for such growth; that the Council had established pilot areas for high rise in specific locations and that the City should now proceed slowly so that it can benefit from previous actions by assessing the impact of same on the specific areas and the city in general. Councilman Turner thereupon MOVED that the recommendation as contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 503 be approved.. Councilman Reibold commented that in his opinion this situation is entirely different from that of the Central area; that the West Arcadia area is progressing with existing high standards in the R-3 zoning restrictions; that the Central area is in need of redevelop- ment; that he favors gaining experience through the already zoned 'HI development before reclassifying any additional area. He then seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 485 recommending DENIAL of the application for zone variance to permit construction of an 8-story apartment building at 504-508 W. Huntington Drive. The applicant, Mr. Ralph F. Erlingheuser, had requested Council to defer action on his application until such time as the final determination had been made by Council on a variance application which had been filed by Mr. Mike Vallone for similar construction of an 8-story apartment building. This determination having been made at the Council meeting of January 7, 1964, this matter now appears before Council. The Planning Director summarized the basis on which the Planning Commission made its recommendation for denial as contained in said 3. 1-21-64 MOTION. FOR DENIAL PROPOSED SCHOOL SITE a - fY-, OJ-.. V-,,'A d:l. ..n\'- 15:6167 resolution and directed projecturals to be displayed. The renderings refl~cted an atrium type development of concrete and steel with 47 units, subterranean parking facilities as well as surface parking space and proposed elevations. Dr. Erlingheuser addressed the Council, stating in part that his proposed building is similar to the one approved for Mr. Mike Vallone in the same block on Huntington Drive; that chronologically his application .was submit.t-ed .at.. the-same. ti<ne. having a ,preceding number; that it is his opinion the reaction of the City has been one of agreement inasmuch as there has been no evidence of disagreement. I Inquiry was made of Dr. Erlingheuser regarding the possibility of his acquiring the small parcels of land on La Cadena Avenue which would be left with no other prerogative than to construct small develop- ments in the future should his proposed construction be approved. Dr. Erlingheuser stated in part that he has endeavored to acquire the property in question but to no avail; that in his opinion the property on La Cadena would be enhanced by his proposal inasmuch as the rear would be used for recreation purposes whereas should a two-story apartment building be constructed it would block the view and would encroach in all directions and the quality would not be the same as in the a-story proposal. Discussion was held on whether or not' a public hearing should be scheduled if Council were to look favorably on the request. It was the conSensus of the Council that the City should not move too rapidly in approving H zone construction; that experience should first be gained from that already approved; and that a determination should be made on this matter at this meeting. Councilman Balser then MOVED that the Planning Commission recommendation as contained in its Resolution No. 485 be sustained and the variance application be denied. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None The Planning Director advised of the Planning Commission recom- mendation pertaining to the proposed school site at Holly and Lemon Avenues; that the Commission had recommended approval of the site for school purposes with the following further considerations when the site is developed: 1. Construct sidewalks along Holly and Lemon Avenues. 2. Make the site more uniform by acquiring the five parcels on Holly Avenue. 3. Vacate Wistaria Avenue where not required for vehicular use. 4. Consider the need for traffic control at Holly and Lemon Avenues. 5. Landscape the boundaries of the site to screen the school properties from adjacent properties. I Discussion was held and the urgency for acquisition by the School authorities of the five parcels was stressed. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and 4. 1-21-64 REPORTS I (off-street parking, etc.) (West San Gabriel Valley study) 15:6168 carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the proposed site be approved as a uSe suitable for school development, with the considerations as listed. The following reports from the Planning Commission were accepted by Council as informative studies: 1. Suggested off-street parking, sign and service station standards. 2. West San Gabriel Valley study. SUBDIVISION MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and DRAINAGE carried unanimously that the recommended policy on subdivision POLICY drainage as submitted by the Director of Public Works in his report P /0.' dated December 30, 1963 be approved. Said report sets forth : ~,.I?~ policy to be followed with relation to developers. CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION P;C$.kJ POPULATION ESTIMATE :J-(,;gl SALE OF CITY" OWNED LAND (DPW YARD) :3-la.;23 I MORATORIUM AREA (SIGN) ;j- <tCf9 MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager for the expansion of the requirements of Section 7212 of the Arcadia Municipal Code in connection with the installation of curb and gutters in all zones be APPROVED. The result of the official State Department of Finance population estimate, authorized by the City Council on November 19, 1963, was certified as of December 1, 1963 at 47,100. The estimated revenue increase due"to the new population figure was briefly explored. Said estimate was accepted and ordered filed. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the City Manager be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, in form approved by the City Attorney, for the sale of city owned land (Public Works Yard on Santa Clara Street) to the Rynal Corporation for $88,800 cash, the Cfiyto occupy the property for 18 months from and after the date of the close of escrow and the Agreement to provide for Rynal Corporation to occupy the building owned by the City at 115 E. Wheeler Street until such time as the Yard premises are vacated by the City and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed to Rynal Corporation in accordance therewith. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that relief from the moratorium be extended to the Crown Sign and Neon Company and that it be permitted to install a sign at 25 E. Huntington Drive in accordance with all applicable regulations. 5. 1-21-64 WORK COMPLETION (traffic signals) -J- 1tJo~ TRACT NO. 27444 (final acceptance) 3-4/0 BID RESULTS (Water well) -:1- I()~S- CARPORT (moratorium area) a- ~q9 REQUEST FOR BUFFER (Magna Vista property owner s) p:~t fl'2,~:-t~ BANNER INSTALLATION (Red Cross) a; PK 15:6169 MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows.. that the work"as ,completed by Steiny and Mitchel, Inc. contractors for the installation of traffic signals on Holly Avenue and Duarte Road, Santa Anita Avenue and Diamond Street and Las Tunas and El Monte Avenue, be ACCEPTED and that final payment be authorized in accordance with the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None I Notice that the improvements in Tract No. 27444 (located north of Longden Avenue between Santa Anita and Second Avenues) have been completed in accordance with city requirements. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the streets in Tract No. 27444 be accepted for maintenance by the City. 'MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City award the contract for the drilling, casing, etc." of an 18-inch water well to be known as the Orange Grove No. 6 well be awarded to ROSCOE MOSS COMPANY in the amount of $16,944.00, being the low bidder on the project; that all other bids be rejected and that any irregularities or infor- malities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the request of Roy W. Gaebel for a building permit to construct a carport at 12 S. Santa Anita Avenue be approved, subject to all regulations applicable thereto. Communication from property owners of 107, 111 and 117 W. Magna Vista Avenue for permission to purchase strip of city owned land approxi- mately 20 feet in depth for the purpose of providing a buffer zone between their property and the Duarte Road city owned property (west of Santa Anita Avenue). I MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the matter be submitted to the Land Committee for study and recommendation. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that permission be granted the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross to place posters on the lamp posts during the month of March, in connection with the annual fund raising campaign. The Red Cross personnel to place and remove posters. 6. 1-21-64 ORDINANC!, NO. 1232 ADOPTED (Zone 'H' in East Arcadia) I a- ) OOCj ORDINANCE NO. 1233 INTRODUCED (Zone 'H' in West Arcadia) 9- / CO~I I ORDINANCE NO. 1234 INTRODUCED .15:6170 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1232, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 'AMENDING SECTION 9233.11 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY CLASSIFYING SPECIFIED PROPERTIES INTO ZONE H SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONE, IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC ZONE APPLICABLE THERETO". ' MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1232 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION was further made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1232 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: (Carried by a 3 to 2 vot e) Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilmen Balser, Butterworth None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1233, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY CLASSIFYING SPECIFIED PROPERTIES INTO ZONE H SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONE, IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC ZONE APPLICABLE THERETO". 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. 1233 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION was further made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1233 be INTRODUCED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilman Balser None , . , The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1234, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 6214.5 THEREOF AND BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 6214.5.1, 6214.5.2 AND 6214.5.3 TO DIVISION 4 OF PART 1 OF CHAPTER 2 THEREOF". MOTION, by Counci,lman, Turner ,-seconded .by ,CouHd,lman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body 7. 1-21-64 '\ ORDINANCE NO. 1235 INTRODUCED (curbs and gutters) RESOLUTION NO. 3638 (LMD 1121) ADOPTED -J/~.;}.~ 15:6171 of Ordinance No. 1234 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1234 be INTRODUCED: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1235, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7212 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE". MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1235 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION was further made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1235 be INTRODUCED: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT:None . The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3638, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL .OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS "LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 21", TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF ALTURA ROAD, CAMPESINA ROAD, VALIDO ROAD, MONTE VISTA ROAD, GOLDEN WEST AVENUE, CORTO ROAD, CABRULO ROAD, DE ANZA PLACE, CATALPA ROAD, VOLANTE DRIVE, MONTE VERDE DRIVE, LA ROSA-ROAD, PALOMA DRIVE, ENCANTO DRIVE, PANORAMA DRIVE AND COLUMBIA ROAD IN SAID CITY". I MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3638 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None 8. 1-21-64 I RESOLUTION NO. 3639 (LMD #22) ADOPTED !f / p,;J. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 3640 (LMD #23) ADOPTED I -3/0df-1 15:6172 MOTION was further made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution NO. 3638 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3639, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS "LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 22", TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF EL SERENO DRIVE, LEAFWOOD LANE, SHARON ROAD, EL MONTE AVENUE, WINNIE WAY, ANDREWS ROAD, LA RAMADA AVENUE, PALM DRIVE, PALM CIRCLE, BIRCHCROFT STREET, RODELL PLACE, LA SIERRA DRIVE, ALTERN STREET, TENTH AVENUE AND LINDA WAY IN SAID CITY". MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3639 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION was further made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3639 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3640, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A, LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS "LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 23", TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SANTA CLARA STREET AND FIRST AVENUE IN SAID CITY". MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3640 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION was further made by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3640 be ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None 9. 1-21-64 RESOLUTION NO. 3641 (Election) ADOPTED -:JJoa7 SALE OF LAND TO MALLOZZI -!J / CJ () 1'/ CITY ATTORNEY (} , O11j' AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 15:6173 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3641, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 14, 1964". I 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. 3641 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION was further made by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3641 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Grant Deed from the City to Joseph R. Mallozzi and June E. Mallozzi in connection with the sale of City owned land to said parties in the amount of $964.80. (Tract No. 13768 portion of Lot 1). MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be authorized to appear as amicus curiae in cases involving the principle of home rule when in the opinion of the City Attorney that such an appearance would follow the previously announced policies of his own City; that the City Attorney be authorized to exercise his judgment without prior approval of the City Council and that he be authorized to expend up to $100. toward special counsel fees and printing of briefs in anyone case. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None I The following persons addressed Council suggesting consideration be given to zoning property to the rear of the properties in question and not to the middle of a street: Irving A. Murfett, 616 West Camino Real Mrs. James. C. Greer, 901 West Duarte Road Mayor Phillips advised that property owners desiring to institute development proceedings of property should make formal application to the Planning Commission and then official consideration may be given suggestions. 10. 1-21-64 I~mm -" SERVICE CONTRACT -3- '-I '76 AUDITORIUM (-r k~4~'-.) (J I 15:6174 Harold Sumner, 375 West Camino Real, inquired if any prov~s~on is under consideration for the protection of school children who may be walking to and from the proposed new school to be constructed in the vicinity of Lemon and Holly Avenues. The City Attorney advised that the inquiry should be more properly directed to the School Board; that according to the law the City may approve the site which it has done; that the City has made certain recommendations for considerations by the School Board. The City Attorney presented a form of contract with the County for rendition of health services stating that only because of 1963 legislation on public liability and insurance therefor, he now with- drew his disapproval to the contract and recommended that if its execution be authorized by the Council, the manager be instructed to urge continued study and prompt solution by the County of the problems of assumption of liability and insurance therefor as posed by the City Attorney. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contract: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Turner, who with Councilman Butterworth, represents the City on the Auditorium Study Committee, reported on the committee meetings and stated in part that the position of the City Council is needed before the Committee can proceed. He stated further, in part, that the estimated cost of a facility seating 1600 and a banquet room seating 600 would be approximately $1,800,000 as a beginning, with annual maintenance cost of $100,000. Interest on bonds would amount to about $60,000 per year and the total package would cost the taxpayers between 23 and 25 cents on the tax rate. The Committee anticipates that the Schools would use the building fifty percent of the time and that the School might under- write about $50,000 annually of the maintenance costs; that the City could probably only look to outside income potential from the Cities of Sierra Madre, Montovia, Temple City and El Monte; that Pasadena and Alhambra have such a facility, and that it would be impossible for the City to expect much cooperation from its own civic organi- zations and groups in the use of the facility inasmuch as at the present time they are making use of the facilities of the Turf Club and the Elks Club for which they pay between $450 and $600 for clean- up charges; that he could imagine the scene if when our own civic and service clubs asked permission to use the facility the City said, yes' for a fee; they would feel that as taxpayers they were entitled to its use as it is owned by the City; that income won't be in a notice- able amount. Councilman Turner continued that the Chamber of Commerce is opposed to going to the people for a vote; that it felt this should be a predetermined matter; that only a bond issue should be presented to the people and that this would be the time for the people to approve or reject the project. Councilman Butterworth referred to a 1956 survey when 40 percent were against, about 30 percent in favor and the rest indifferent; that he would suggest a survey before any more time, money or energy is 11. 1-21-64 15:6175 expended; that the Chamber did not favor a survey; that some indication is needed from the citizens as to their desires. Councilman Turner commented that the Chamber would like to raise about $6000 to be used for architectural fees for the preparation of pictorials and schematics which would be used for 'sales' campaigns. Councilman Reibold stated in part that times have changed in the I community since 1956; that in his opinion there are two requirements- one for the needs of the school and one for the community; that this method would be less expensive than the one urider discussion; that he felt the City would support an auditorium for school use now and a community facility at a later date. Councilman Butterworth expressed accord with this suggestion, but that it would not be compatible with the Chamber committee; that he agreed that some expression is needed from the City Council. Mayor Phillips stated in part that location and control are important factors; that if the City started to build to accomplish the needs of the school and the needs of the city, the school needs would be over- built and the City needs.underbuilt; that if an auditorium is built for school needs it should be on school grounds and no farther than across the street; that due to the Education Code there are many uses for which the City could not use the auditorium; that he favored building a dual facility, not single; that there is no way to finance operational costs at present. Councilman Turner stated further that the School Board would probably be in favor of a dual facility as its need is immediate. Councilman Balser agreed that the place for the school auditorium is on school ground; that there is adequate property; that he would support the dual facility program. It was agreed that some expression should be forwarded to the School Board, the Chamber of Commerce and the Coordinating Council. Mayor Phillips then requested the City Manager Pro Tempore to draft a letter for his review. SISTER CITY Councilman Butterworth suggested that steps be taken to expedite the translation of the resolution recently received from Tripolis, Greece with reference to the assassination of President Kennedy; that an acknowledgment to the City of Tripolis was overdue. I Councilman Butterworth distributed copies of a proposed ordinance which would create a Sister City Committee and asked that any comments be directed to the City Attorney who would prepare an ordinance for presentation at the next regular council meeting. Councilman Reibold, in answer to, inquiry of Mayor Phillips, stated that he would attend the League of Women Voters' meeting on January 30, 1964. Mayor Phillips declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. .,,,,,,, L ~11( z;r~' Mayor Phillips City Clerk v 12. 1-21-64