HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 5,1961
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I INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
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HEARING
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(Vacation
First Alley
So. Duarte
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1157
(Introduced)
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 1961
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., December 5, 1961.
The Invocation was offered by Rev. J. Davis Barnard, Pastor of the
Arcadia Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Balser led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT :
Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November
21, 1961 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 29, 1961, as
submitted in writing, be approved.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that the protest and zoning hearing on the proposed
annexation to the City of Arcadia of certain territory adjacent and
contiguous to the present City limits, designated as "Annexation No. 28,
Southeast Arcadia Uninhabited" be continued to the Council, meeting 'of
Janua:ry~ 2'; ;1'96lL.., ."
Mayor Balser declared that pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 3427,
adopted by the Council on November 7, 1961, this is the time and place
to hear any objections to the proposed vacation and abandonment of a
portion of the first alley south of Duarte Road easterly from Second
Avenue for street purposes, as more particularly described in Section 1
of said resolution.
The City Clerk advised that she had on file affidavit of posting of
notice of alley vacation and affidavit of publication of Resolution No.
3427; also that no written protests had been received.
No one desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hearing be
closed. Motion sec~nded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously.
The City Council finding that the said portion of an alley known as the
first alley south of Duarte Road (more fully described in said Resolution
No. 3427) is no longer required and indicating its intention to vacate and
abandon said property, the City Attorney presented, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1157, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING
A PORTION OF THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF DUARTE ROAD EASTERLY FROM SECOND
AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
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. 1157 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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Hl;:ARING
(Vacation -
St. Joseph
Street)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1158
(Introduced)
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CALL FOR BIDS
(Pumping Unit)
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Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1157 be introduced,
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Manager advised that the City Council had previously indicated
its desire to proceed with the proposed vacation upon various conditions,
one being the installation of curbs and gutters along Front Street to
connect to the existing curb and to extend the same northwesterly to St.
Joseph Street, thence westerly along the south side of St. Joseph Street I
to Santa Anita Avenue and to construct the curb return at the intersection
of St. Joseph Street and Santa Anita Avenue. That all the conditions have
been complied with, excepting the installation of curb and gutter and that
the Engineering Department is presently recommending delaying such
installation until Santa Anita Avenue, between Huntington and Colorado
is improved.
Mayor Balser then declared that pursuant to Resolution of Intention
No. 3428, adopted by the Council on November 7, 1961, this is the time
and place to hear any objections to the proposed vacation and abandonment
of a portion of St. Joseph Street for street"purposes, as more particular-
ly described in Section 1 of said resolution.
The City Clerk advised that she had on file affidavit of posting of
notice of street vacation and affidavit of publication of Resolution No.
3428; also that no written protests had been received.
The City Council finding that said portion of St. Joseph Street (described
in Resolution No. 3428) being no longer required and indicating its
intention to vacate and abandon said portion of St. Joseph Street, the
City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1158, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF ST.
JOSEPH STREET IN SAID CITY."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1158 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Butterworth further ~ that Ordinance No. 1158 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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Councilman Phillips MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager and the Water Superintendent; that the plans and
specifications for furnishing, installing and testing,one submersible
type well pumping unit for Baldwin No. 2 Well be approved as submitted;
that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in
conformance with said specifications, expenditure for same being provided
for in the 1961-62 Budget, Water Fund, Major Projects, Item 3; said bids
to be opened December 18, 1961 at 11:00 A.M. and submitted to the Council
at the regular meeting of December 19, 1961. Councilman Camphouse
" seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
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LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS
NOS. 9, 11,
13 and 14
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STOP SIGNS
(Oakwood Dr,
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TRACT
No. 26537
(Final)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3442
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ZONE CHANGES
(Hearing
Scheduled)
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The City Manager advised that Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 9, 11,
13 and 14 will expire on January 31, 1962 and that it is necessary that
said districts be incorporated into new districts which will include
additional public ways lighted since January of 1960. That District No,
9 owes the City approximately $1000 of the original ,$5800 advanced for
the installation of steel standards; that since this money is being
repaid by a 100% charg~'of maintenance cost to the District, it will be
necessary to continue this as a separate District until all money due is
repaid. .
Whereupon Councilman Butterworth ~ that the City Engineer file a
report on December 19, 1961 in accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Lighting Maintenance District Act of 1927, Division 14, Part 3
of the Streets and Highways Code. Coundilman Phillips seconded the
motion which was carried unanimously,
Upon Councilman Camphouse requesting that the recommended installation of
boulevard stop signs, to stop northbound and southbound traffic on Oakwood
Drive at Sycamore Avenue, be held in abeyance pending a further survey of
the traffic pattern in the area, Councilman Phillips MOVED that the Traffic
Engineer be directed to investigate the matter and the traffic problem
which might occur if said recommended boulevard stop signs were installed
and to submit his report to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unanimously.
Easterly extension of Magna Vista Avenue and its connection to LeRoy
Avenue, west of El Monte Avenue - 9 lots.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that the Council accept and approve final map of
Tract No. 26537, subject to all the conditions set forth in the approval
of the tentative map of said tract as of February 21, 1961; that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form
such approval and acceptance on said map and affix thereto the Corporate
seal of the City of Arcadia, and to certify to the adopcion and passage
of this minute order at such time as there shall be deposited with the
City of Arcadia a good arid sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain
improvements in said Tract No. 26537 pursuant to Section 9114.2 of the
Arcadia Municipal Code.
The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 3442, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET
AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS MAGNA VISTA AVENUE."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3442 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT;' Councilman Reibold
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No, 3442 be adopted,
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for January 16,
1962 at 8:00 P.M. upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
3.
12-5-61
ORDINANCE
NO. 1155
(Adopted)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3440
v
ORDINANCE
NO. 1156
(Introduced)
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as contained in its Resolution No. 432, recommending the reclassification,
upon certain conditions, of property on Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue
from Zones R-l and R-2 to Zones C-3 and D (Architectural Overlay) and
C-2 and recommending the disapproval of the proposed reclassification to
R-3-R of property on Duarte Road and Lovell Avenue in said City.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1155, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6311.9 OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTION 6311.9.1."
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. 1155 be waived:
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AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1155 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3440, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS, SPECIFYING THE WORK DONE, THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION, A
DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY IN FRONT OF WHICH THE WORK HAS BEEN
DONE AND THE ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED TO PAY THE COST THEREOF."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3440 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3440 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse 'and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content andl
read the title of Ordinance No. 1156, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RENUMBERING SECTIONS 8723 AND
8723.1 ADDED TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ORDINANCE 1148 TO SECTIONS
8721.8.8 AND 8721.8.9 RESPECTIVELY AND AMENDING SAID RENUMBERED SECTION
8721.8.8."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1156 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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REFUNDS
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Councilman Butterworth further moved that Ordinance No. 1156 be
introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows 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:
Michael L. Richards
Donald D. Spencer
$13.12
$12.68
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
ALPHA BETA Referring to the communication dated November 29, 1961 from the Alpha
STORES Beta Acme Markets, Inc. wherein they object to the City's regulation
(Communication that trash and greens be separated, thus requiring two pickup services
re Rubbish at their store at 150 E. Live Oak, Councilman Camphouse MOVED that the
Pickup) matter be referred to the City Manager for contact with said market and
~, .,1-P~'_/~that he advise them of the City's regulations in this respect and mention
~: ~;-----~the fact that such separation is practiced by all other markets in the
City. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried
INDEXED unanimously.
ARCADIA
MASONIC
LODGE
(Pos ters)
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INDEXED
CIVIL
DEFENSE
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MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that Council approve the ,request of the Arcadia
Masonic Lodge and grant them permission to attach to the light standards
in the business sections of Arcadia by cords, posters about 2 x 3 feet
in size a short time before and remaining up during the Public Schools
Week of April 30. through May 4, 1962, the posters to inform the public
of the open house of the Arcadia Public Schools; that the above permission
be subject to their obtaining approval of the Southern California Edison
Co. for installation on their light standards; that such posters be
removed by midnight of May 6, 1962; and that they obtain an encroachment
permit from the State Highway Division if required.
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the copy of a resolution receiyed from the City
of South El Monte extending support for federal leadership in civil
defense to the President of the United States be referred to the Arcadia
Civil Defense and Disaster Board.
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FIRE The Resolution from the City of Sierra Madre expressing appreciation for
Arcadia's aid and assistance given their city in the recent mountain fire
was received with thanks and ordered filed by Mayor Balser after copies
of said resolution were distributed to the Council and appropriate
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departments.
FALLOUT
SHELTERS
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MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the petition bearing 35 signatures, dated
October 30, 1961, from home owners on Anita Crest Drive, requesting
study as to the feasibility of constructing fallout shelters for the
citizens of Arcadia, said study to be completed within 90 days, be
referred to the City's Civil Defense and Disaster Board for action, and
that the City Manager address a reply to the appropriate moving party
or parties of said petition advising of, the,stuoy being'undertak&n.
5.
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VARIANCE
REQUEST
(1110
S. Baldwin)
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TOURNAMENT
OF ROSES
(Arcadia I s
Float)
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UNIFORM
TRAFFIC
ORDINANCE
(Section
11.8)
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Mrs. Ida May Specht, 1263 'E. Calaveras Street, Altadena, addressed
the Council, requesting permission to conduct a ladies dress shop on
a temporary basis in a residence located at 1110 South Baldwin Avenue
(property located in a C-2 zone).
Mrs. Specht explained that the owner of the residence has plans for the
construction of a commercial building adjacent to said address and
contemplates removing the restdence in order to provide parking for the
new commercial building. - That she desires locating the subject business
in the existing structure pending the completion of the new building,
at which time she will be able to move her operation into the new
structure. Also that all business activities will be restricted to the I
first floor of the structure.
The City Attorney advised that pursuant to Section 204-A of the Uniform
Building Code of the City, as amended by Section 8130.2 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code, Mrs. Specht must first file a written application stating
the variance requested and the reasons therefor with the City Clerk;
thereafter the City Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector shall
investigate the premises and make their written report to the Council;
also that the owners of real property within 50 feet shall be notified
that such application has been made and that a public hearing wilL-be held
after receipt of report from the City Engineer and Chief Building
Inspector.
Whereupon Councilman Butterworth MOVED that Mrs. Specht proceed in the
manner prescribed by said Section 8130.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
and that the City Engineer and Chief Building Inspector submit their
report to the Council at the next Council meeting (December 19, 1961)'.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Mr. Wendell Bradbury, editor of the Arcadia Tribune, addressed the
Council, stating that he represented Mr. Harold Roach, Chairman of the
Arcadia .Tournament of Roses Float Committee, and requesting permission
for volunteers from the Y-Teen groups of the High School to appear at
all business areas of Arcadia between 4:00 and 8:00 P.M., beginning
December 11, 1961, for the purpose of selling roses at $1.00 each to
assist in reaching the goal set for Arcadia's float fund.
MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that Council grant the request of the Arcadia
Tournament of Roses Float Committee and authorize a permit be granted
to conduct the operation as described by Mr. Bradbury and that all fees
otherwise applicable be waived.
Discussion was held concerning protests received regarding the enforcement
of Section 11.8 of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (overnight parking) as
ordered by the Council November 7, 1961.
Several suggestions were made, among them being that a survey of the I
regulations of other cities in this regard be made; that the Planning
Commission restudy the City's parking requirements; that parking
regulations apply on a zoning basis; that the ordinance involved be
repealed and after a survey a new ordinance adopted. '
It being the consensus of the Council that no further action be taken
regarding the aforementioned directive of the Council pending further
study and report, Councilman Butterworth ~ that Council's action of
November 7, 1961, regarding intensified enforcement of Section 11.8 of
the Uniform Traffic Ordinance be rescinded pending the conclusion of
further study and report by the City Manager of a survey of other cities'
regulations in this regard, said report to be forthcoming not later
than the first Council meeting in February, 1962. Councilman Phillips
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
6.
12- 5-61
CIVIL
DEFENSE
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LIGHTING
BASEBALL
DIAMOND
COUNTY PARK
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PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
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ADJOURNMENT
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Upon the suggestion of Councilman Butterworth, Mayor Balser requested
that the dissemination of the Civil Defense publications to be received
from the Federal Government, be held in abeyance until the first week of
January, 1962.
Discussion was held on the lighting of the baseball diamond in the Arcadia
County Park. The City Manager reviewed a construction schedule as
submitted by Mr. Ronald Paige, Park Development Coordinator of the Los
Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (copy on file in
office of the City Clerk), and on the possible usage of the adjacent
40 foot strip on Huntington Drive. Council expressed concern over
points of ingress and egress to the new parking areas. The City Manager
advised that he will endeavor to secure and submit to the Council a
preliminary final plan as proposed by the County officials.
Proposed ordinances affecting abandoned buildings, amusement games and
household pets were discussed. The City Attorney requested Council's
opinions and guidance before making final drafts of the various ordinances.
He suggested that bird owners advise him by telephone or letter as to
the reasonable number of birds needed by breeders of show birds. It
was suggested that in the matter of prohibiting the keeping of any
animals, except horses, a period of six months after adoption of such
an ordinance be allowed for o~ers to adjust numbers of pets, birds
and animals to meet the new requirements.
Mrs. Daniel Scanlon, 461 Palm Drive, addressed the Council and requested
that prior to any final determination' by the Council as to the number of
birds that could be kept as a hobby, a public hearing be held to enable
interested persons to be heard on the subject. She added, in answer to
a query, that in her opinion the minimum number should be approximately a
hundred; however, that the keeping and raising of birds was her daughter's
hobby and that she was more versed on the subject. She was advised that
the Council would welcome information regarding quantity and it was
suggested that her 'daughter and any of her friends or anyone else
interested submit in writing what in their opinions would be a reasonable
number of birds that could be kept as a hobby.
At 9:45 P,M, Mayor Balser ordered the meeting adjourned.
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Mayor lser
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City Clerk
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