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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 19,1961 1 INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (8-22-61 IX 9-5-61) LIBRARY BOARD (Mrs. J. W. Watson) HEARING (Annexation No. 25, Eas t Arcadia Uninhabited) 1 J 'D /1 lNDEJmD ORDINANCE No. 1138 14: 5469 M 1 NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1961 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., September 19, 1961. The Invocation was offered by Mr. Maurice Meridith, Pastor of the Arcadia Church of Christ. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried by the Aye vote of Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips and Balser (Councilman Camphouse abstained due to his absence from said meeting) that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 22, 1961 be approved as submitted in writing. MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 1961 be approved as ,submitted in writing: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSTAINED: Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips and Mayor Balser (due to absence from ABSENT : Councilman Camphouse said meeting). None The Council was saddened at the report of Councilman Camphouse that Mrs. J. W. Watson, the immediate past Chairman of the Library Board, had passed away. It was stated that she left many friends and a job well done and that the honor and respect of the Council and the citizens of Arcadia were justly due her. Mayor Balser 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 easterly portion of the City and designated as Annexation No. 25, East Arcadia Uninhabited, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard regarding the matter. Said proceedings were initiated by the Council pursuant to the Annexation of Uninhabited Territory Act of 1939 by Resolution No. 3400 in order to provide a more orderly boundary at this location between the Cities of Monrovia and Arcadia and to comply with the stated desires of the owners of property in such area. 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. 3400 and of Mailing of Notice of Public Hearing. No one desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1138, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 3400 ADOPTED BY SAID CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 1, 1961, AND DESIGNATED THEREIN AS 'ANNEXATION NO. 25, EAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED' ." 1. 9-19-61 REARING (Kasper) 'l-~ -;J / ....J '" ~ ,1NDEXED 14:5470 MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1138 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1138 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Richard Kasper, 743 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, for a business permit to install and operate one coin operated "6-Way Bowler" amusement game of skill at the Charleston Bar, l31~ East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the granting of the requested permit. Mr. Kasper, the applicant, addressed the Council and stated in substance that he needed the machine to meet competition inasmuch as all other similar establishments in Arcadia have such games; that he has read Section 6411.4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code entitled "Gambling Prohibited" and that gambling would also be a violation of the State law governing the issuance of his liquor license; that in his opinion it is the responsibility of the Manager of an establishment to be aware of any gambling and that it is his intention to abide by the laws of both the City and the State. That although his application states that his establishment will be open from 2:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M., he now proposes to open at 3:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. weekdays and 3:30 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. weekends. That in his opinion, to deny him a permit to install and operate said amusement game would be discriminatory and would be penalizing him for the misconduct of others in a similar operation. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth ~ that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth stated that he felt the applicant made a good presentation and that his remarks have merit; that he could see no reason why the applicant should be penalized for the misconduct of a similar business; that he would favor granting this permit, but that he wished to remark in the presence of the applicant that the Council is going to consider an ordinance prohibiting all skill games anywhere in the City in any establishment and that he might bear this in mind, should the counCil1 grant the requested permit, when he negotiates his lease for the skill ga Councilman Butterworth then ~ that the Council approve the applicatio of Richard Kasper, 743 East Foothill, ,Glendora, and authorize the issuance to him of a business permit to install and operate one coin operated "6-Way Bowler" amusement game of skill at the Charleston Bar located at l31~ East Huntington Drive. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None 2. 9-19-61 .HEARING (Star Rubbish) 1'[.<;: 'I 7 J ) ~j ):NDEXED 1 PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 26, WEST ARC All IA UNINliABITED J- 716 INDEXED 1 TRACT NO. 26295 (Tentative Map ~ Denied) 3%'3lf ti1IDEU l:. BID AWARD (Alley Improvement) 1- ff ,;,UJ :u~1JE.~"Fr 14:5471 Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Mr. Armenag Matewosian, oWner of Star Rubbish Company, 333 Blackshear Avenue, Los Angeles, for a business permit to pick up commercial rubbish only from Ralphs Market, 16 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the granting of the requested permit. The applicant's son, Jack Matewosian, addressed the Council, and stated in substance that his father's company had been picking up rubbish at the subject location prior to its annexation to Arcadia and had not been aware that a City permit was required. In answer to various questions of the Council, he advised that his father's company proposed to pick up commercial rubbish only, consisting of cardboard, paper and the like, no garbage. It was stated that the City has an exclusive contract with a disposal company to pick up garbage from all establishments, residential and commercial in the City; that the contract the City has for rubbish pickup is exclusive only as to the regularly scheduled residential pickups and is not exclusive as to commercial establishments which require a permit from the Council. Receiving assurance from the applicant's son that it was the intention of his father's company to pick up only comme~cial rubbish, Councilman Reibold suggested that the staff investigate certain places to see that there is no co-mingling of garbage and rubbish. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold further ~ that the Council approve the application of Armenag Matewosian, owner of Star Rubbish Company, 333 Blackshear Avenue, Los Angeles, and authorize the issuance to said company of a business permit to pick up commercial rubbish only from Ralphs Market, 16 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 418 recommending R-3 and D zoning for property located at 1167 West Duarte Road being considered for annexation. Public hearing to be scheduled. Inasmuch as Resolution No. 3410, adopted by the Council on September 5, 1961, fixes October 17, 1961 as the time when the Council will hear protests made by any person owning real property within the territory described in said resolution, Councilman Camphouse ~ that Council fix October 17, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. as the time it will consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning zoning to be placed upon the property concurrent with its annexation. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and disapprove without prejudice the tentative map of Tract No. 26295 as filed with the Planning Commission on November 9, 1960: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: None Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser Following bids received for the Improvement of the first alley", ,: : east of Santa Anita Avenue between Wheeler and Santa Clara Streets: 3. 9-19-61 .fd $1 INDEXED SUPPLEMENTAL WATER SUPPLY {k: -w:0, ~, lNDEXED 14:5472 D and W Paving Contruction Co. Attwood & Pursel Martin & Weisz F. W. Richter Asphalt Paving A. J. Beinschroth Gen. Contr. American Asphalt Paving Co. W. R. Wilkinson Co. Inc. Aman Bros. Osborn Constructors Aggregate Const. Co. E. C. Construction Co. $2344.30 2624.24 2624.65 2656.70 2760.30 2850.10 2896.60 2903.70 3321. 7 5 3590.60 3690.50 2851.55 I MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendatio of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that a contract for the improvement of the first alley east of Santa Anita Avenue between Wheeler and Santa Clara Streets be awarded to the low bidder D and W Paving Construction Company of West Covina in the amount of $2344.30; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney: Engineer's Estimate AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that pursuant to the request of the Council the Water Board held a special meeting on September 7, 1961 and reviewed his report dated August 28, 1961 submitted to the Council on September 5, 1961; that after a few minor changes were made the Water Board unanimously adopted said report and recommended that it be adopted by the Council pursuant to the recommendations contained therein. Councilman Reibold summarized in substance that basically the purpose of the report was to stress the urgency of the Water District proceeding with the second phase of the study to determine what would be the best and most economical way to obtain supplemental water. Councilman Reibold then MOVED that the Council accept che recommendation of the Water Board as contained in therevised report dated September 8, 1961 (copy on file in office of the City Clerk) urging the District to immediately take action to supply the information necessary to arrive at a sound decision, and that the Council adopt said report as stating the position of the Council; that the City Manager be instructed to send copies to the Secretary and all members of the Board of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and to each municipality in said District, urging them to take similar action. 1 Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, after which extensive discussion ensued regarding the cost of the proposed program which the Council recognized would be expensive; however, it was felt that it must be completed; that such expenditure would be diminutive compared to the necessity of arriving at a sound decision which in years to come will affect the citizens of Arcadia. The following roll call was then taken of the motion made and seconded: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. 9-19-61 CROSSING GATES (Firs t Ave. & Santa Clara) d;~ 1\1\ ~ INDEXED 1 TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Foothill Blvd.) It SJ ~ 1 CALL FOR BIDS (Removal Trees Valencia & Hillcrest) / 14:5473 Outcome of meeting between the City Manager and other officials of the City, officials of the Santa Fe Railway, member of California Public Utilities Commission and Manager of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, regard- ing the need for additional safeguards on the Santa Fe Railway crossing at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, which was motivated by the fatal accident at said crossing on July 29, 1961: That the higher standards of safety devices set by the Public Utilities Commission, excluding a grade separation are 1) additional signals in the center of the street on islands at an approximate cost of $3,800 and 2) automatic grade crossing gate at an approximate cost of $12,000; that 50% of such installation would be borne by the railroad and 50% by the City; that the State, upon approval of request for allocation, will reimburse the City 50% of its cost. It was stated by said Commission that the installation of gates has resulted in an 85% reduction in fatalities, and that the Commission has insisted in most cases where two tracks exist that gates be installed (which is the situation at the subject intersection). After discussion Councilman Butterworth MOVED that Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Santa Fe Railway Company for the installation of automatic crossing gates on First Avenue and on Santa Clara Street at the Santa Fe crossing, pursuant to plans approved by the Santa Fe Railway Company and the Director of Public Works, said agreement to provide for payment by the City of Arcadia of 50% of the actual construction costs which total costs are estimated to be $12,000; that the Mayor be authorized to execute a "Request for Allocation of Funds" to the Public Utilities Commission as provided for in Chapter 1739 of the Statutes of 1953, said request being for 50% of the final cost to the City of Arcadia. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None After discussion regarding the report that the traffic signals on Foothill Boulevard were not anticipated to be constructed by the State until February of 1962, and the consensus of the Council that every effort should be made to speed up such installation, Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the Council instruct the Director of Public Works to write to. the Director of Public Works of the State Division of Highways, ,Traffic Division, with a copy to the Chief Engineer of Division 7, explaining to them that the City has the greatest traffic exposure during the Christmas Season and that it would be appreciated if every effort were made to have the signals and turn-out-lanes erected prior to December, 1961. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips ~ that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that the plans and specifications for the removal of trees on Valencia Way and Hillcrest Blvd. be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance with said specifications, said bids to be opened October 2, 1961 at 11:00 A.M. and submitted to the Council at the regular meeting of October 3, 1961; and that the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $15,000 from reserve for Capital Project Account No. 285 in General Fund to Capital Project Account No. 216 be authorized. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. 9-19-61 RESOLUT!ON NO. 3416 J~L-V lNDEXED RESOLUTION NO. 3417 J q.1~ tlNDEX1!;D ORDINANCE NO. 1137 (Adopted) . ? ~!..: ~ ~ INDEXED 14:5474 The Council accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to rescind Resolution No. 3412 adopted September 5, 1961 due to some changes required in order to comply with the State Highway Department policies in connection with the agreement of the City to assume a portion of the cost of the Baldwin Avenue Extension, the City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 3416, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3412." 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. 3416 be waived: 1 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3416 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3417, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AGREEING TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF EXTENDING BALDWIN AVENUE FROM COLORADO BOULEVARD TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND THE BALDWIN AVENUE INTERCHANGE WITH THE PROPOSED FOOTHILL'FREEWAY." 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. 3417 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further ~ that Resolution No. 3417 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content 1 and read the title of Ordinance No. 1137, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING AND ABANDONING THE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF AND VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF DOSHIER AVENUE OFFERED FOR DEDICATION AS A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY AND RESERVING THEREIN AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1137 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1137 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: 6. 9-19-61 IORDINANCE NO. 1139 (Adopted) v ORDINANCE No. 1142 (Water - Held Over) ORDINANCE No. 1143 (Introduced) 1 14:5475 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that the City Clerk be instructed to record, ooncurrently with the recordation of Ordinance No. 1137, covenants from Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Jahns and Mr. and Mrs. Durward L. Robertson, owners of Lots 94 and 95 respectively, that no building or structure will be erected or maintained on the vacated portion of said lots; that they will later dedicate for street purposes said vacated property without cost to the City. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1139, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5120.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 5120.5.2 THERETO." MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1139 as amended be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1139 as amended and reintroduced be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None At the recommendation of the City Manager, the adoption of Ordinance No. 1142 was put over until the Council meeting of October 3, 1961. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1143, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DISAPPROVING 'ANNEXATION NO. 24, SOUTH ARCADIA UNINHABITED' ." MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1143 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1143 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. 9-19-61 LARKWOOD LITIGATION ORDINANCE NO. 1144 (Introduced) RESOLUTION NO. 3415 1/ ";' q~.;u lNDEXED LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION A" pR ~ J:NDEXED 14:5476 MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute and deliver into escrow a quit claim deed to the property acquired by the City from the Los Angeles County by quit claim deed, recorded May 19, 1961 in Book D1227, page 284, Official Records Los Angeles County, which property is, involved in the Larkwo.od litigation; AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title . of Ordinance No. 1144, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE MAP THEREIN CONTAINED TO CORRECT A CLERICAL ERRO MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1144 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1144 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3415, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE USE OF PROPERTY AT 720-728 WEST CAMINO REAL TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HOTEL-RESIDENCE FOR RETIRED PERSONS." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3415 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further ~ that Resolution No. 3415 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the request of the Los Angeles County Heart Association to solicit funds in Arcadia during the forthcoming 1962 Fund Raising Campaign, and that the business license fee in connection therewith be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None 8. 9-19-61 SANTA ANITA GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL F~~ ,:;t~ ~ lNDEXED FIRE DEPT. (Commendation) 1\', 1 RENEWAL BUSINESS PERMIT (Fasig-Tipton) E- 7:2.& .INDEXEr) REFUNDS AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 14: 5477 MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that Council approve the request of the Santa Anita Girl Scout Council and authorize the waiver of the $25.00 zone variance application fee in connection with their zone variance application before the Planning Commission, The Council expressed appreciation on behalf of the Arcadia Fire Department for the commendation received from the United States National Bank (Arcadia Branch) for the efficient manner in which a small fire was recently extinguished at the Bank's office, the City Manager to convey Council's appreciation to Fire Chief Way. MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that Council approve the application for renewal of business license permit made by Robert F. Duffy, Sales Manager of Fasig-Tipton Company to hold an auction of thoroughbred yearlings at the Los Angeles Turf Club on October 2, 1961 at 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and that the provisions of Section 6313.1 and 6313.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be waived. MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the following sums, being the unused portions of investigation fees deposited in connection with applications for business permits: Marnell Binkley Don McLeod Mrs. Ruth Patterson Edward Cislo Ray H. Wood $11 .59 12.68 13.12 11.59 13 .12 No one in the audience desired to address the Council. MAXTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS METHODIST HOSPITAL J-BS lNDEXED 1 AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT (Civic Center) J- fJ' 7' () INDE4E:;:, MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the third agreement between the City and the Methodist Hospital and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same. ' Upon discussion of the cost comparison of air conditioning equipment and whether to use the present York installation with a new compressor or to purchase a complete new centrifugal package chiller installed, Councilman Phillips MOVED that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of Building and Safety and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement, approved by the City Attorney, for the installation of the centrifugal package chiller, and to retain a firm to give the City certified maintenance on said equipment, the cost incurred to be paid from the Council Contingency Fund. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. 9-19-61 CIVIL DEFENSE :} <' ~ '. , '" :INDEXED. 14:5478 The Civil Defense and Disaster Plan, as presented to Council by the City Manager at a prior Council meeting was discussed at length. Mayor Balser commented that the press has recently indicated that Governor Brown has proposed legislation which would exempt from taxation shelters constructed by citizens. The City Manager advised in part that the Federal Office of Civil Defense has made available plans and specifications for five basic shelters (No. NPlS) to which the City has added certain regulations to meet City stapdards and that said plans may be obtained free of charge from the City Building and Safety Department. He recommended a maximum fee of $1.00 to citizens who build any shelter regardless of size; that this would insure the filing of an application for a construction permit 1 enabling the City to make proper building inspection whereas total fee waiving might result in failure to take out a permit; that citizens may present for approval plans and specifications of personal choice, not necessarily the aforementioned plans. It being the consensus of the Council that every effort should be made to encourage the building of shelters, Councilman Butterworth ~ that the City waive all plan check and inspection fees except $1.00, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code accordingly. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Budget needs to implement the Civil Defense and Disaster plan were then discussed. The City Manager stated in part that there is no immediate increase indicated. Discussion at length was held regarding the providing of shelters for City forces, including safety departments, engineering and managerial; it being stated that there is a real threat of disaster and that steps should be taken by the legislative body to inform citizens of survival measures through information available. Councilman Butterworth exhibited several pamphlets on protective measures which could be made available to citizens through a mailing to water subscribers. A pamphlet entitled "Fallout" appeared to contain extensive information and was easily read- able, mailable and covered resistance measures other than shelters, he felt, and that in his estimation was the best one which had come to his attention. The City Manager and Mr. Pollock stated in part that the ,local office of Civil Defense had informative brochures available and had disseminated a great deal of material. Councilman Camphouse suggested a recommendation from the City Manager at the next regular Council meeting regarding mailing cost, etc. Locations which have been designated as shelters were given by Mr. Pollock. The formation of a Board or Council for Civil Defense was discussed. The City Manager referred to Section 2211 through 2215.3 of the Arcadil Municipal Code which provides for such formation. Mayor Balser suggest that this could be accomplished by the members of the Council submitti to him names of persons who would be qualified and dedicated to disast organization. Reference was made to recent legislation providing for the formation of an assessment district under the Improvement Act of 1911 to include fallout and/or disaster shelters as one of the purposes under which the improvement could be conducted (same procedure as in the construction of curbs and gutters - the assessment levied against each parcel of land included in the proceedings which could be paid off or permitted to go to bond); that such procedure might prove less expensive in that one shelter could serve 100 or more persons. 10. 9-19-61 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1 CIVIL DEFENSE ..r8"'30 INDEXED ADJOURNED MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 3418 .:J 8' 2 (" 'INDEXED 1 RESOLUTION NO. 3419 ~ ./ (/ 14:5479 Mayor Balser ordered the matter placed on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting, at which time the City Manager was instructed to submit a report covering the information available at the local office of Civil Defense and a suggested draft of a memorandum to be included in the proposed water bill mailing; 'also to ascertain if the aforementioned pamphlet is available in the quantity necessary, and the cost of mailing. The City Clerk reminded the Council of the League of California Cities regular meeting on September 21, 1961 at the Elks Club in Pasadena. Mayor Balser conveyed the appreciation of the Council at the comment of the Planning Director that the Planning Commission had offered its assistance in planning safety devices for the City in the proposed Civil Defense program. The City Manager suggested that the Council consider an adjourned meeting at which time the pending matter of the acquisition of the Cadwallader properties, north of Huntington Drive, south of the abandoned P. E. right of way, east of Third Avenue and west of the Wash, could be discussed, as well as to view the film strip of "Arcadia City of Pride". The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3418, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS FOR SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF CERTAIN TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID TERRITORY BEING SITUATED NEAR THE SOUTHEASTERLY PORTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND DESIGNATED AS I ANNEXATION NO. 28, SOUTHEAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED' ." MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of Resolution No. 3418 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3418 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3419, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE DEFENSE BY THE COUNTY COUNSEL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF AN ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR THE REFUND OF TAXES ASSESSED AND COLLECTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1961-1962." MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3419 be waived: 11. 9-19-61 MOTEL AND HOTEL LICENSE FEES AI,S, p, WATERSHEDS 1\1, <;, p, HOLLAND FURNANCE :T.. 7cD'/~r INDEXED APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES N, s, 1"', ADJOURNMENT 14:5480 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold,Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Butterworth further ~ that Resolution No. 3419 be adopted, Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Camphouse advised that he had received a communication 1 relating to licensing of motels and hotels; that said communication stated in substance that there are situations where there are operations similar to that of the Flamingo Hotel, which has more than 113 units, the Westerner with 77 units and Eaton's with 56 units, paying only twice as much as an operation with 10 units, Councilman Camphouse stated in part that an endeavor to charge fairly should be made; that the fees seem to be inequitable; that he felt it would be proper for the City Manager and the License Officer to recommend a more realistic license fee. The City Manager stated in part that the staff had been requested to report to Council on an analysis of the hotel situation prior to January 1, 1962. Councilman Camphouse stated in part that he had been unable to attend the September 5, 1961 Council meeting inasmuch as he had attended the Los Angeles County Watershed meeting; that Assembly Bill No, 503, referring to arson in forests as being a felony requires legislative support and that he would report on the matter at subsequent meetings. Councilman Camphouse continued, stating in part that he had contacted the City Manager requesting that the matter of the application of the Holland Furnace Company for a permit to solicit door to door be held over until investigation had been completed of the various press releases and communications which had been received regarding said company's operations. That this request had not been granted inasmuch as the application had been approved at the Council meeting of September 5, 1961 at which time there had not been a full complement of the Council members present, and that subsequent thereto reports had been received that the Government was citing the Company for violations and that he felt the City Manager should bring the Council up to date with facts and available information. Councilman Camphouse then stated in part that he was sorry he had not been present at the meeting of September 5, 1961; that it had been his impression that the minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1961 were) to have been held over until .this meeting; howeyer, that, they were approved at the said meeting of September 5, 1961 with only three council members present. That he had written a letter to the City Clerk which he had trusted would be read but was withheld from readin in the Council Chamber; that he personally feels, as he stated in said letter, that the minutes as recorded should not be adulterated, changed or tampered with; that in his opinion this is as important as Council's sincereity and honesty on matters of conforming to the Brown Act or to anything else; that he was very displeased with the fact that adulterated minutes were approved by the Council at said meeting of September 5,1961. At 10:50 P.M. Councilman Phi1lips~, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously, that the meeting adjourn to September 21, 1961 at 7:00 P.M. 1 c;).;..r <k7..f~ ~~ yor Balser :/" 12. 9-19-61 ~ City Clerk