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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 1962
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" February 6, 1962.
The' Invocation was offered by Rev. Ralph English, Pastor of the Arcadia
Church of the Nazarene.
Mayor Balser led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
None
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January
16, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing.
Hearing on application of James G, Greer and Ora Reed Greer for a zone
variance to permit the erection and operation of a gasoline service
station on property at the northwest corner of Duarte Road and Golden
West Avenue closed at Council meeting of January 16, 1962 and matter
referred to staff for a report.
The City Clerk advised that she had received several communications from
residents in the subject area. However, the hearing having been closed
and it being the consensus of the Council that no further evidence from
the public was admissible, Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the letters
not be read into the record but that they be accepted and filed. Council-
man Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The Planning Director then read a report dated February 1, 1962 from the
Planning Department on the subject matter, which stated in substance that
1) recent development in .the area has been R-3 uses; 2) extraordinary
circumstances were not found which would preclude the development of the
subject property to uses permitted in Zone R-3 as other similar properties
in the same district have done; 3) the area is not in any particular need
of a service station as two others were already in existence just one
block to the east; and 4) if a service station were approved similar
requests for commercial zoning would be forthcoming on the. other corner,
probably all the way to Baldwin Avenue and this commercial development
would be detrimental to the property in the same neighborhood and zone.
That because the advantages of permitting this service station to be
constructed seem to be outweighed by the disadvantages, the Planning
Department recommends that the application not be approved. (Report on
file in office of the City Clerk).
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that although the subject property
is a hardship case, the essence of the hardship arises from the commercial
construction immediately across the street; however, that the staff has
gone into the matter and sustained the Planning Commission and that in
his opinion the Council is obliged to support the staff and the Planning
Commission unless they are completely arbitrary, which does not appear
to be so in this instance. That people have relied upon R-3 zoning in
this area and to relieve one hardship case could create others, and --'---
that under the circumstances he felt obliged to support the Planning
Commission.
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Whereupon Councilman Butterworth ~ that Council accept the recommen-
dation of the Planning 'Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 407,
and the recommendation of the Planning Department, and that the zone
variance request of James G. and Ora Reed Greer to permit the erection
and operation of a gasoline service station on their property at the north-
west corner of Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue be denied, Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion.
The following comments in part were then made by the Councilmen:
Councilman Camphouse: That he felt keenly the fact that the subject
owners have limitations a~.,to how to develop their property; that he did
not concur with all the facts in the staff report; that he had viewed on I
several occasions the apartment development in the area and did not think
they measured up to the high standards of the community. That on the basi
of the fact that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the
request he was inclined to sustain it.
Councilman Reibold: That the fact making this a problem is simply that
the south side of the street, which at one time was in the County and
which Arcadia annexed, contained some business property; that it is his
understanding that the busin~ss property was probably constructed prior
to the time the house on the north side was built, That should the
request be granted the Council would have to recognize that the same
type of zoning would have to be granted for the property going eastward
from there to the existing R-3 property; that he did not think this type
development would be to the mutual interest of all concerned, That in
his opinion no circumstances peculiar to the subject property were
established,
Mayor Balser: That he did not feel a service station would be compatible
with the area and that he agreed with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and staff.
The following roll call was then taken on the motion made and seconded:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Hearing on the application for a business permit by Mrs. Myrtle L. Byitte,
1829 Coolidge Avenue, Altadena, employed by Field Enterprises Educational
Corporation, 6404 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, to solicit
door to door the sale of Childcraft and World Book Encyclopedia, after
being closed, continued at the Council meeting of January 16, 1962 for a
complete staff report on the applicant.
The City Manager advised that a complete staff report has now been received
on the applicant, and said report containing no adverse information regard-
ing the applicant, Councilman Phillips MOVED that the application of Mrs.
Myrtle L. Byitte, for a business permit to solicit door to door the sale t
of Childcraft and World Book Encyclopedia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.
to 5:00 P.M, and evenings by appointment only, be granted. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
Hearing on the applications for business permits of Louis F. Gladden and
Mary A. Dennis, to solicit door to door the sale of wholesale food,
supplies, refrigerators and freezer appliances, after being closed,
continued at the Council meeting of January 16,1962 pending receipt of
complete staff reports on applicants.
Upon the City Manager advising that a complete report containing no
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adverse information had been received regarding applicant Gladden but
that a complete report had not yet been received regarding applicant
Dennis, Councilman Butterworth MOVED that in the absence of a complete
staff report the subject matter be continued to the Council meeting of
March 6, 1962. 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
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application for a business
permit of Harry Bader, 739 Arcadia Avenue, Arcadia, to solicit door to
door the sale arid service of all products for Electrolux Cleaners,
including sale of new vacuums and parts, Monday through Saturday from
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and'evenings by appointment only.
The City Clerk advised that presently business permits have been issued
to two other Electrolux products salesmen soliciting door to door in the
City.
In response to Mayor Balser's query as to whether anyone in the audience
desired to speak on the matter, the applicant addressed the Council and
advised that he is a resident of Arcadia, has been employed by the
Electrolux Company for nine years; that said company enjoys a good
reputation and that it is their desire to serve the people in Arcadia.
He also advised, in answer to Mayor Balser's question, that he is familiar
with the City's ordinance regarding door to door solicitation and that
he respects all signs.
No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Reibold MOVED that Council
approve the application of Harry Bader and authorize the issuance to him
of a business permit to solicit door to door the sale and service of all
products for Electrolux Cleaners, including sale of new vacuums and parts,
Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and evenings by
appointment, Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application for a business
permit of Paul W. Thorsen, doing business as Arcadia Rubbish Company, to
pick up commercial rubbish only, and inquired if anyone desired to be
heard on the matter,
The City Manager advised that the Arcadia Rubbish Company has been purchased
by Mr. Thorsen, who presently has a City business license for the operation
; of the City Refuse Company; that this is merely a change of ownership on
~ I'~ the subject application.
No one in the audience desiring to be heard Councilman Camphouse ~
INDEXED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion
which was carried unanimously.
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Councilman Camphouse further ~ that the Council approve the application
of Paul W. Thorsen, doing business as Arcadia Rubbish Company, and authorize
the issuance to him of a business permit to pick up commercial rubbish only.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application for a business
permit of Ethel M. Truant, 325 E, Forest Averiue, Arcadia, to solicit
door to door for the sale of family apparel for Realsilk Company of
Indianapolis, Indiana, Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 A,M. to 5:00 P.M.
and evening by appointment only, and inquired if anyone desired to be
heard on the matter,
The City Clerk read a communication dated February 6,1962 from Margaret
Corbett the District Manager for Realsilk Company which in substance
recommended the applicant as to character and responsibility,
(Communication on file in office of the City Clerk).
The applicant, when asked by Mayor Balser if she desired to add any
information to her application, replied in the negative.
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No one desiring to address the Council on the matter, Councilman
Camphouse MOVED that the hearing be closed, Councilman Reibold
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Council~n Phillips MOVED that Council approve the application and
authorize the issuance of a business permit to Ethel M, Truant, 325
E, Forest Avenue, Arcadia, to solicit door to door the sale of family
apparel for Realsilk Company, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M. and evenings by appointment only. Councilman Butterworth
seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the appeal of the Live Oak
Medical Building (H. N, and Frances C, Berger, owners) from those
portions of Planning Commission Resolution No. 437 whereby a zone
variance was granted upon condition that the east 12 feet of Lot 2
be dedicated for the widening of Greenfield Avenue and that the north
25 feet of Lot 2 be dedicated for public alley purposes; said improve-
ments to be made prior to or concurrent with any building construction
on subject property, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard on the
matter.
Mr. T. R. Suttner, 50 North First Avenue, Arcadia, an attorney represent-
ing the appellants, addressed the Council and explained his clients'
purpose in originally requesting the variance and presently appealing
certain portions of Planning Commission Resolution No, 437.
He displayed a plot plan that had been presented to the Planning Commis-
sion in 1955 when the original zone variance was granted as to lot 2
and denied as to lot 3 unless and until an alley 20 feet in width was
dedicated across lot 3. That subsequently lot 3 was sold and the
present medical building constructed on lot 2. I
Mr. Suttner continued, stating in part that in seeking to build an
addition his clients were not requesting anything that was not contemplat
by the City when the original variance was granted; that the present plan
simply doubles the size of the existing building. That he did not think
his clients were required legally to apply for a variance for this
purpose and that their application had been made without prejudice to
their rights. That his clients, who are Pediatricians, do not desire
the public driving through their property and that in his opinion the
conditions that his clients must give approximately 5000 square feet to
the City is unreasonable, unfair and confiscatory. That at the Planning
Commission meeting his clients had offered to make the dedication if in
the future this property should be used for general C-2 purposes. He
then requested the Council to overrule the Planning Commission as to
that portion of its recommendation appealed by his clients.
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The Planning Director then displayed a map of the subject area and
explained in substance that the proposed use of the subject property will
cause an increase in vehicular traffic in the immediate vicinity and
that the subject conditions will provide additional means of vehicular
ingress and egress, or a secondary means of access; that later on in
the evening the Council will consider a change of zone for property on
the northeast and northwest corners of Louise Avenue where similar
conditions are imposed, That there has been an offer of dedication
from the service station and restaurant located in the immediate vicinity.
No one else in the audience desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips
MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Butterworth seconded the
motion which was carried unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Council approve the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 437, with
the exception of striking therefrom Condition, "a~~ 'of ,Section 4, and _
that Condition "b" be changed to read: "Offer to dedicate 25 feet for
public alley purposes subject to the development of the alley to the
west." Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion.
In response to Councilman Butterworth's request for clarification of the
above motion, the City Attorney explained that the motion would require
the owners of the subject property to offer to dedicate for alley purposes
the northerly 25 feet of said property and to tender a recordable deed
for such alley upon the extension of the alley westerly to some inter-
connecting street, and concurrent with the filing of an application for
a building permit to improve the alley in accordance with City standards,
Upon further inquiry by Councilman Butterworth, the City Attorney
explained that such an offer of dedication would be recorded, would be
binding upon the successors in interest of the present owners, and that
compliance with the offer could be compelled by a suit for specific
performance when the conditions of the offer have been fulfilled, He
suggested that the obtaining of the deed would be simplified if concurrent
with the offer of dedication the owners be required to tender a deed of
dedication, said deed not to be recorded or accepted until such time as
the conditions of tender have been met.
After further discussion on the subject, Councilman Butterworth MOVED
that the motion made by Councilman Phillips be amended to include the
present deposit of a deed as suggested by the City Attorney, Councilman
Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphous e
ABSENT: None
The following roll call was then taken on the original motion as amended:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Lengthy discussion ensued,
Councilman Phillips stated that it was not his intention to change sub-
section "d" of Section 4; that it was not his intention to relieve the
property owner of the cost of the improvement,
The City Attorney remarked that subsection "d" requires that the property
dedicated for the alley and/or the widening of Greenfield Avenue be
improved prior to or concurrent with any building construction on the
subject property, which is slightly inconsistent with the motion as
amended which requires actual dedication and improvement only if the
alley is extended westerly.
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Councilman Butterworth requested the City Attorney to recommend the most
expeditious manner to accomplish the stated wish of the Council to
impose the cost of improving the alley upon the land owner and the City
Attorney replied that the most expeditious way is the requirement of the
posting of a cash bond; that the second most expeditious way is the
recordation of a"covenant running with the land,
Councilman Butterworth then ~ that subsection "d" of Section 4 of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 437 be stricken and in lieu and in
place thereof another condition be inserted to the effect that the
variance be conditioned upon the execution by the land owners of a
covenant running with the land wherein they agree to improve the cost I
of the alley upon the recordation of the deed of dedication. Councilman
Phillips seconded the motion.
Councilman Camphouse stated in part that the Council has not taken into
consideration whether the conditions would be acceptable to the applicant;
that if the applicant felt that the conditions imposed as to the
dedication of property for alley purpose and widening of Greenfield Avenue
were confiscatory, that the further conditions imposed at this time would
be adding insult to injury.
Councilman Butterworth replied that the Planning Commission resolution
adopted initially has condition "d" in it which requires the land owner
to improve the alley prior to or concurrent with any building; that the
requirement of present improvement has been eliminated as an accommodation
to the owner so that he does not have to improve it until certain
conditions come into effect at a later time.
Upon request of Councilman Reibo1d, Mr. L. Talley, the Planning Secretary,
advised that in the case of the Pie King, he thought a covenant agreeing
to dedicate and improve was secured and that this is substantially what
is desired in this case,
The following roll call was taken of the motion made by Councilman
Butterworth:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of William H.
Rowland, as owner, for a change of zone from R~3 to C-2 and D of certain
property located at 2626, 2633, 2634 and 2637 Louise Avenue and 55 and
:,67 East Live Oak Avenue (Planning Commission Resolution No. 438
'recommending reclassification, upon certain conditions, of said property),
and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to speak in favor of the
proposed reclassification.
Mr. William H. Rowland, the applicant, residing at 2634 Louise Avenue I
(northeast corner of Louise and Live Oak Avenues) addressed the Council
and stated in part that the subject property is located in an area now
predominately commercial; that the subject lots are an island which
cannot be developed until it is known what is going to happen; that a
commercial development for said lots will be beneficial to the community
and the City, Upon the subject of deed restrictions on the property
Mr. Rowland stated in part that deed restrictions were placed on the
property when it was a farm area; that in 1948 or 1949 R-3 zoning had
been given on a portion of the subject area without request and that he
has been paying taxes on R-3 property since that time; that he has been
unable to sell his property for residential purposes and that in his
opinion a precedent had been established in 1953 when the property on the
corner had been rezoned by court action.
Councilman Butterworth read subsection "f" of Section 3 of Planning
Commission Resolution No. 438 which stated i~ substance that the change
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of zone should not become effective until such time as the deed
restrictions have been removed, to which Mr, Rowland commented that
he was aware of this subsection and thought it should be stricken,
Thereafter Mr, Kendall J, Metcalf, 2633 Louise Avenue, and Mr, Francis
Champane, 55 E, Live Oak Avenue also addressed the Council, each stating
in substance that they endorsed Mr, Rowland's statements.
In answer to Councilman Reibold's question as to the length of time the
deed restrictions have to run, Mr. Rowland replied that they run to 1968
and are renewable every ten years thereafter but that he did not think
this should have any bearing on the matter inasmuch as there are several
commercial establishments presently located on deed restricted property,
such as the service station and restaurant on the two northeast corner
lots.
Discussion then ensued as to methods that may be adopted to lift deed
restrictions, such as agreement of owners, court action, etc,; that the
deed restrictions on the aforementioned two northeast corner lots were
lifted by court action; that if the Council grants the request and
makes the subject property commercial, the City will not be assuming any
liability.
No one else wishing to speak in favor of the requested zone change,
Mayor Balser inquired if anyone in the audience desired to speak in
opposition thereto, and the following persons addressed the Council
and stated in part:
Dr, A, J. Andreoli, 2600 Louise Avenue: That there is other available
commercial land in the area; that it is strictly a single family
residential area; that the fact that the deed restrictions were lifted
by Court action as to the two northeast corner lots does not affect the
other lots; that applicant's request does not show need; that no concrete
plan as to the proposed use has been submitted; that the residential
property owners in the area are concerned as to the outcome; and that
suggestions should be made as to alternate use of the subject property,
He also mentioned that the Planning Director had attended a meeting of
the area property owners held at his home at which time plans had been
discussed,
The Planning Director summarized the subjects that had been discussed at
said meeting, and Dr, Andreoli spoke again and reiterated some of the
statements he had made earlier.
Mr, Frank Ireland, 2627 Louise Avenue: Read a copy of the restrictions
on the subject property, which he stated had not been presented to the
Planning Commission. He also mentioned that nothing had been said as
to the type of business contemplated if the zone change was made; also
that an alley in that area would empty upon a traffic laden highway;
and that the majority of the residents of the area are agreed that they
desire it to remain residential,.
Mr. Clarence E. Davis, 2607 Louise Avenue: That the area being presently
residential should not be changed without the consent of the majority of
the property owners; that he desires his property to remain in Zone R-l.
Mr. Wm. A. Barbeau, 46 E. Woodruff Avenue: That perhaps Zone C-O might
be the solution; that in his opinion Zone C-l would deteriorate property
values,
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Camphouse MOVED that the
hearing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was
carried unanimously,
Discussion ensued.
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It was stated in part that the suggested c-o zone should be considered;
that the requested rezoning is premature inasmuch as the question of
deed restrictions must first be overcome; that the willingness of the
property owners be ascertained to consider a more restrictive zone,
possibly a revamping of the zoning on the north side of the two long
lots; that the matter then be referred back to the Planning Commission
without action in this particular instance., to institute proceedings
to implement the plans that the staff might recommend; and that a
decision in the pending matter be deferred until a report is received
either from the staff or the Planning Commission after further study,
It was also stated that it was improbable that the corner lots on Live I
Oak Avenue would be used for R-l homes, Also that the two deep lots
are now zoned R-3 and are not deed restricted and an apartment house
could be built thereon which might bother the R-l residents more than the
development of the Live Oak frontages,
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that a decision in this matter be deferred
and in the interim it be placed on pending agenda; that the matter be
referred back to staff with the request that they restudy the matter
and in their study that they take into consideration the two deep lots
and make recommendations; that they make some effort to see if a working
arrangement can be made between the home owners there and the owners of
the subject property; that their findings then be referred to the
Planning Commission for the Planning Commission's recommendation and
ultimate resubmission to the Council, Councilman Camphouse seconded the
motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, ,Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At 10:05 P,M, Mayor Balser declared a recess,
The meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 436 recommending the granting of a
zone variance for the erection of a church (American Lutheran Church
of Arcadia) and related facilities at 110 and 118 West Duarte Road.
An appeal from said decision of the Planning Commission having been
received and said matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Phillips
MOVED that the hearing be scheduled for February 20, 1962. Motion
seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously,
Located on Sharon Road between El Monte and Holly Avenues and containing
36 lots, (Original tentative map approved September 20, 1960 containing
42 lots).
The Planning Director displayed a map of the proposed subdivision and
explained that the subdivider had not been able to acquire one parcel at I
El Monte Avenue and four near Holly Avenue and the revised plan therefore
has some irregular rear lines which were not anticipated in the original '
approval.
The City Manager stated that the lack of dedication of half the street on
the four lots near Holly Avenue has presented the problem of continuing
the curb and gutter on the half street which does not have adequate
width for two lanes of traffic, and the Assistant City Engineer displayed
a drawing of the proposed solution of the problem worked out by the
Engineering Department as to where the half street could be located and
the proposed approach.
At the suggestion of the City Manager that a sixth condition be added to
those set forth in the recommendation of the Planning Commission to insure
the recommended performance, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the Council
accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Planning Commission
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and that the revised tentative map of Tract No. 24140 be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1, Provide all necessary rear li~e utility easements.
2. Remove all buildings within the tract and all trees from the
street right of way.
3, Install all street improvements required by the subdivision
ordinance according to plans and to grades approved by the
City Engineer.
4.
Pay the following fees and deposits:
15 Steel street light posts @
76 Street trees @
3 Street name signs @
36 Lots recreation fee @
$135,00
8.50
35.00
25.00
$2025.00
646.00
105,00
900,00
$3676.00
5. Establish an approved subdivision trust adjacent to the property
west of lot 21 and east of lot 36, or deed the one foot strips to
the City in fee,
6, A fund be deposited in trust with the City to insure the cost of
the construction of the new curb and the removal of the temporary
pavement when the balance of the right of way is required,
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Director as contained in his memorandum to the Council dated
January 26, 1962 an1 that the covenant signed by Mr. and Mrs, Van Lanen
August 2, 1959 covering property at 933 South Fourth Avenue, given in
connection with a lot split which required that two parcels of land be
held in common ownership, be released and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute the appropriate documents.
Planning Commission Resolution No, 439 recommending'the denial of a zone
variance filed by S, V. and Ruth J, Hunsaker, and Mrs. George Morris,
as owners, to permit the use of their property at 930 and 950 West
Foothill Boulevard for the research, development, engineering, fabrication,
etc, of electronic and electro-mechanical materials, products and systems.
The City Clerk advised that the above mentioned owners had as of January
30, 1962 requested that their application be withdrawn.
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No, 439 and
deny the zone variance request filed by S. V. and Ruth J. Hunsaker and
Mrs. George Morris for the use of their property at 930 and 950 West
Foothill Boulevard as specified in their application. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 440
and grant the zone variance request of the Shepherd of the Hills
Evangelical Lutheran Church to permit the construction of a church and
for church parking upon the property located at the northwest corner of
Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill Boulevard:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Pipe and
Fittings)
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BID AWARD
(Library
Parking Lot)
or(
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14:5603
Planning Commission recommendation that the keeping of livestock be
be unchanged as far as the zoning ordinance is concerned.
Discussion ensued on the above matter. Councilman Butterworth stated in
part that he thought Arcadia has progressed beyond the point of keeping
livestock; that there ,are many young people activities in the area in
addition to the 4-H Club; that horses present a recreation situation
different from the keeping of livestock which is a form of family
maintenance, and that in his opinion an ordinance should be prepared to
take care of the situation.
It was also stated that with regard to keeping goats for dietary purposes,
that goats' milk can be obtained commercially, I
The City 'Attorney summarized at length a report he proposed to draft for
submission to the Council together with a regulatory ordinance with a new
approach to regulating the animal and bird kingdom not already covered in
'the Arcadia Municipal Code,
MOTION was made by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney complete
the drafting of a report and a regulatory ordinance covering the animal
and bird kingdom not already covered in the Arcadia Municipal Code, same
to be submitted to the Council for consideration:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Following bids received February 2, 1962 for the purchase of cast iron
pipe and fittings:
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co.
United States Pipe & Foundry Co.
$38,356.24
$39,299.82
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent; that a contract for the
purchase of cast iron pipe and fittings be awarded to Pacific States Cast
Iron Pipe Co, in the amount of $38.356.24; 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 such
contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and
in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager advised that on February 5, 1962 bids were received for
the addition to the parking lot at the Library. That the low bidder for
the partial improvement, Alternate I, was the firm of Martin and Weisz
in the amount of $8,409.23 and the low bidder for alternate 2 was
Osborne Construction Company in the amount of $14,~54.l2,
I
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works recommended that based
on economics, ease of construction and drainage requirements for the site,
a contract be awarded for the complete improvement':to the Osborne
Construction Company in the amount of $14,454.12.
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that a contract for
the complete improvement of the parking lot at the Library as contained
in Alternate No.2 be awarded to the Osborne Construction Company in the
amount of $14,454.12; that all other bids be rejected; that any
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INSURANCE
(Fire. etc,)
:I~,
iNDEXED
STOP SIGNS
(Sycamore
6. Oakwood -
Santa Anita
and
Orange Grove)
.d~~
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14:5604
irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived.
and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract
on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the
amount specified. in form approved by the City Attorney; and that an
appropriation of $16,500 from Library Fund unappropriated surplus account
No. 290 be transferred to Account No. 460-53. Library Parking Lot
Addition:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth. Camphouse, Reibold. Phillips. Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager advised that with regard to fire. extended coverage.
vandalism and malicious mischief insurance. proposals were received on
various types of coverage, but that the Insurance Committee recommends
consideration being given only to public and institutional property on
replacement value at 90% of total stipulated replacement value for a five
year period. and that quotations for this type of coverage is as follows:
Participating Agents Group
Kuhrts. Cox and Brander
W. S. Spaulding Company
$7.211.88
7.382.67
8,665.22
Whereupon Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the Council accept the
recommendation of the City Manager and the Insurance Committee and
that Fire, Extended Coverage. Vandalism and Malicious Mischief Insurance
be awarded to the Participating Agents Group of Arcadia in the amount of
$7.211.88 for a five year period. Councilman Reibold seconded the
motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth. Camphouse, Reibold. Phillips. Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION by Councilman Phillips. seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Police Chief and
authorize the erection of stop signs as follows:
1 - At the four corners of Sycamore and Oakwood Drive.
2 - To stop southbound traffic on Santa Anita at Orange Grove, and to
stop northbound traffic on Santa Anita at the easterly extension
of West Orange Grove.
INDEXED
STOP SIGNS MOTION by Councilman Reibold. seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
(Santa Anita unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager,
6. Campus Drive)the Director of Public Works and the Police Chief and authorize the
~ ~ installation of stop signs to stop southbound vehicular traffic on
,', ~ Santa Anita at Campus Drive.
I STREET The City Manager submitted a report dated January 26, 1962, prepared by
CONSTRUCTION the Director of Public Works, containing the recommended street
6. MAINTENANCE construction and maintenance program for 1962-63, such program to
PROGRAM commence immediately following the close of the racing season.
1962-63 (Report on file in office of the City Clerk).
'2-: ~"tr
~
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The City Manager stated that since said report was prepared, both the
Utilities Commission and the Santa Fe Railroad require that crossing
gates be installed with regard to item 2 of said report (Santa Anita -
Huntington Drive to Colorado Boulevard). That only street signalization
at that point had been anticipated in said report and crossing gates will
increase the cost.
The City Manager continued that the Utilities Commission would like to
have an underpass at the subject location and that it was his impression
that this was the goal of the City; that he had been informed by the
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3441
/
RESOLUTION
NO. 3455
v
14:5605
Utilities Commission that the railroad would pay 10% plus improvements
and maintenance benefits, which would be the cost of maintenance of the
intersection over a 20 year period amortized at 5%, which might increase
the railroad's cost amortized to 15% and not more than 20%; that the
balance then would be 50% paid by the State and 50% paid by the City.
That the Utilities Commission had indicated that money from the State
would be available for this purpose in 1963, and that he roughly
estimated the cost of an underpass to be approximately one million
dollars. He added that he desired to further explore the matter,
After discussion, Councilman Phillips MOVED that based on the foregoing
and the content of the subject report that Council accept the recommen-
dations of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, approve I
the program as set forth and authorize' the transfer and appropriation of
$23,750.00 from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No, 285 in the
General Fund, to the various projects in the amounts as shown, Council-
man Camphouse seconded the: motion which was 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. 3441, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING,CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS OF PUBLIC
STREETS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING
OF STOP SIGNS THEREAT."
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3441 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3441 be adopted.
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. 3455, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS. "
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. 3455 be waived:
I
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3455 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3457
J ~(" '/'
I
RESOLUTION
NO. 3459
J
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INDEXED
RESOLUTION
NO. 3460
I
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14:5606
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3457, 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 HE;LD IN SAID CITY ON
APRIL 10, 1962."
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. 3457 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further ~ that Resolution No. 3457 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. 3459, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON AND
ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY TO BE A NUISANCE."
MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3459 be waived: .
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Resolution No. 3459 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips 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. 3460, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON
A PORTION OF DEARBORN STREET AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING
OF OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3460 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3460 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3463
;/
RESOLUTION
No. 3464
v
RESOLUTION
NO. 3465
v
14:5607
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 3463, 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 THIRD AVENUE."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as fo~lows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3463 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further ~ that Resolution No. 3463 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
I
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, 3464, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES TO WORK TOWARD AN EVENTUAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF
HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUNDS AND FOR A PROMPT REVISION OF THE MAYO-BREED
FORMULA MORE EQUITABLE TO THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA."
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. 3464 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3464 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
ABSTAINED: Counc i lman Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3465, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DESIGN A SPECIAL STAMP COMMEMORATING THE
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried I
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3465 be waived:
, .
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3465 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3466
/
I
ORDINANCE
NO. 1150
(Introduced)
ORDINANCE
NO. 1165
(Introduced)
I
14:5608
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3466, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND PETITIONING THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE FOR CONSENT TO THE RELOCATION OF THE BOUNDARY
LINES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE PURSUANT
TO SECTIONS 50190 ET SEQ'. OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE."
MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3466 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Resolution No. 3466 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
Ordinance No. 1150, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VIII
THEREOF ENTITLED 'HOUSE MOVING' AND BY ADDING TO ARTICLE VIII THEREOF
A NEW CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED 'MOVING :mn DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS' ."
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. 1150 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No, 1150 be introduced,
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips 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
Ordinance No, 1165, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 6220.56.1 AND 6324.26; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 1159."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilma~ Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1165 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: . None
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1165 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
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1168
(Introduced)
I
ORDINANCE
NO. 1169
(IntrQduced)
ORDINANCE
NO. 1170
(Introduced)
14:5609
The City Attorney presen~ed for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1168, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE R-2
TO ZONE C-2 THE PROPERTY AT 1424 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE; ,DETERMINING
THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON NAOMI AVENUE SHOULD BE RECLASSIFIED
FROM ZONES R-l AND R-2 TO ZONES C-3 AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) UPON
COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; AND DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE
THE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON DUARTE ROAD,
LOVELL AVENUE AND NAOMI AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1168 be waived:
I
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1168 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Councilmen Butterworth, Balser
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1169, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS
3213.4 AND 3214,1 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE."
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, 1169 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1169 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips 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 first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1170, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2943 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE."
I
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. 1170 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further ~ that Ordinance No, 1170 be introduced.
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
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PLAN
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RECREATION
COMMISSION
(Tennis
Courts)
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RECREAT ION
COMMISSION
(Policy
Statement)
a:~'~,
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14: 5610
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that the Council accept 'the recommendation of the
Personnel Board and authorize the engagement of the firm of Griffenhagen-
Kroeger, Inc. to study the existing salary plan of the City and to
recommend its method of compensating employees.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the Cou~cil accept the recommendation of the
Recreation Commission' that the proposed tennis court project at the
Orange Grove-Baldwin Avenue Reservoir is unfea~ible, but that a
continued interest be maintained for tennis courts and/or related
recreational facilities on other portions of the Water'Department
property at some future date.
MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the
Recreation Commission and approve the Policy Statement dated January 2,
1962 for City-School Cooperative Land Use, subject to the approval of
the School Board.
FOOTHILUNDEXED With regard to the communication dated January 25,1962 from Mr. Bert H.
FREEWAY , Peck, 8 East Haven Avenue, concerning the effect on his property by the
(Peck) construction of the Foothill Freeway, the City Manager read a report
from the Director of Public Works dated February 1, 1962 which stated in
substance that the complications mentioned by Mr. ,Peck have been reviewed
by the staff and members of the Division of Highways, and that any
action by the City at this time, if legally possible, would be premature.
The City Manager added that a meeting with the Division of Highways
INDEXED officials was scheduled shortly and that the problem mentioned by Mr.
Peck would be discussed at that time. Mr. Peck was advised to contact
the Director of Public Works in the near future.
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CURB &
GUTTERS
(Fuehr)
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RED CROSS
(Pos ters)
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Cu: ~f~
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FIRE DEPT.
(Commendation)
Mrs. Elsie Fuehr, 1001 El Sur Avenue, Arcadia, addressed the Council
and reiterated statements made in her communication of January 24, 1962
regarding her appeal to the condition of a lot split granted on her
property that she install curb and gutters inasmuch as this would not
only work a hardship on her financially but that the rest of the street
does not have curb and gutters.
At the recommendation of the City Manager, Mayor Balser ordered the matter
held over to the next Council meeting in order to give the staff an
opportunity to complete a survey of the thinking of the property owners
on the street regarding the matter of curbs and gutters on the entire
street.
MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously that the Council grant the request of the Arcadia Chapter
of the American National Red Cross as contained in their letter of
January 22,1962 and authorize them to use 100 lamp pole posters during
the month of March, 1962, the Chapter to be responsible for both the
placing and the removing of the pole posters.
Mayor Balser ordered copies made for distribution to the City Manager
and the Fire Department of the communication dated February 2, 1962,
read by the City Clerk, from Mr. James P. Frazer, 600 North Old Ranch
Road, commending the Fire Department for its effective and courteous
operation during a fire at his home on January 21, 1962.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
(John Colvin)
N.c;, p.
Mr. John Colvin, 503 W. Wistaria Avenue, addressed the Council and
stated in substance that with regard to the proposed ordinance on
livestock and birds, that he would like a specific number mentioned
and a specific definition; who will handle complaints, a method of
imposing a license fee; that he would like the total number of parakeets,
finches, etc. to be not more than 50 and preferably 25.
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CONDITIONING
(Civic Center)
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INDE)tED.
DOOR TO DOOR
SOLICITATION
(Butterworth)
CIVIL DEFENSE
BOARD
YC6~,3
INDEXED
CROSS WALK
(A1ta St. &
Santa Anita
Avenue)
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14:5611
The City Attorney commented that many of the points touched on by
Mr. Colvin have been dealt with in the report to be submitted to
the Council and summarized earlier in the evening. That there was
a certain consistency in the 'responses received in that, there
should not be an arbitrary elimination of the ".h,?bbyist, particularly
of birds, and that suggested quantities ranged from 25 from the most
conservative of those who wanted to abolish, to as high as 500 from
those who wanted to keep them, That it will be a simple matter to
add a clause that no more than X number may be kept in addition to
,t~e other regulations that were mentioned. That a~ ordinance will
be, submitted to the Council together with the report for Council's
consideration in the near future.
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The City Manager advised that a problem 'had arisen regarding the Civic
Center air conditioning system in that one of the conditions of the
specifications called for a bond for a one year period on the
maintenance,' and requested Council's approval to ,substi,tute in lieu
of the one year bond a one year parts warranty from the Carrier Air
Conditioning Company plus a supplemental certified maintenance contract
from the Carrier Air Conditioning Company executed by the Los Angeles
and New York offices running to the City of Arcadia and Kissell
Refrigeration and also an ,agreement with Mr. Kissell to withhold six
months payment on maintenance unless he is able to provide the one
year bond prior to the end of the six months period.
The City Manager explained that litigation has resulted' from the
installation by Kissel of some other type of equipment which was
installed apparently according to design, and suit was filed which
included the bonding company. That Kisse11~s insurance carrier now
has agreed to defend the case for him and he may now be able to get
his bond within a short period of time. He added that he and the
City Attorney have considered the matter and feel that the City is
adequately covered.
Whereupon Councilman Camphouse MOVED that Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and authorize Kissell Refrigeration to
substitute, in lieu of the one year bond, a one year parts warranty
from the Carrier Air Conditioning Company, plus a supplemental certified
maintenance contract from the Carrier Air Conditioning Company, executed
by the Los Angeles and New York offices, running to the City of Arcadia
and Kissell Refrigeration; also that the agreement of Mr. Kissell to
withhold six months payment on maintenance be approved unless he is able
to provide the one year bond prior to the end of the six months period.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously,
Councilman Butterworth suggested that Council give some thought to
placing the matter of anti-solicitation on the ballot and that perhaps
the subject could be discussed at one of the"last Thursday of the month"
Council meetings,
Upon Councilman Camphouse presenting the name of Mr. J. G. Smaxwell,
2530 South Santa Anita Avenue, for consideration as a member of the
Arcadia Civil Defense Board, to replace James ~,CR~~who resigned
from said Board, Councilman Reibold ~ that the Council approve
the appointment of Mr, J. G" Smaxwell to the Arcadia Civil Defense
Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr, James L. Rush, said term to
expire June 30, 1965. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which
was carried unanimously,
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Councilman Reibold stated that the Assistance League has a clubhouse
at 100 South Santa Anita (corner of A1ta and Santa Anita) and host
the Golden Age Club which has three meetings a week with an attendance
of approximately 100; that they park directly across Santa Anita
Avenue in the County parking lot but have difficulty in crossing
Santa Anita Avenue. That it was suggested that Council consider a
cross walk for their use.
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The City Manager stated that he had discussed the matter with the
Director of Public Works; that any unmarked intersection is a
pedestrian crosswalk in that sense but that marked pedestrian cross-
walks have been primarily reserved for intersections where there is
traffic signalization or stop signs, or in the middle of an extremely
long block, That the problem in the subject matter is that there is
approximately 350 feet between A1ta Street and Huntington Drive; that
it is the feeling of both the Director of Public, Works' and the Police
Chief that in this particular instance it is impractical to install
stop signs because of stop signs to the south and Huntington Drive
and the installation of pedestrian cross walks where there is no
signalization or stop signs tends to give the individual who is cross-
ing a false sense of security.
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After discussion it was the consensus of the Council that it accept the
recommendation of the City 'Manager and that the matter be investigated
further by the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police and
report made to the Council at the next Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balser adjourned the meeting at 11:50 P.M.
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