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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(2-6-62)
HEARING
(Zone Variance
Lutheran Church
Duarte Road)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 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 20, 1962.
The Invocation was offered by Mr. Maurice Meredith, Pastor of the Arcadia
Church of Christ.
Mayor Balser led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
None
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February
6, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing.
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of the American
Lutheran Church for a zone variance to permit the erection of a church
and related facilities at 110 and 118 West Duarte Road. (Planning
Co~ission Resolution No. 436 recommending approval).
The City Clerk read a communication from Mr. F. Duncan Eader, 111 West
Magna Vista Avenue, dated February 15, 1962, which stated in substance
that the granting of the requested zone variance be withheld pending the
presentation of a solution by the Engineering Department of the sewage
disposal and surface drainage problems not only of the subject property
but of the entire group of properties fronting on the south side of West
Duarte Road between El Monte and Santa Anita Avenue. (Communication on
file in office of the City Clerk).
The Planning Director displayed and explained an aerial photograph show-
ing the subject property as well as the property for which the applicant
had several months ago requested a zone variance for the purpose of erect-
ing a church, which request had been denied, the City subsequently
acquiring said property.
The Planning Director continued that in compliance with the request of
the Planning Commissi.on the staff prepared a study of the entire area
and recommended land use compatible with those proposed and those in
existance and likely to remain in existance for some time in the future,
such as public and semi-public use in the area between a proposed
auditorium and El Monte Avenue. That the subject church thereafter filed
an application for a zone variance for the subject location, which site
was approved by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions:
(a) That 12 feet be dedicated for the widening of Duarte
Road.
(b) That all existing structures be removed from the site.
(c) That the driveways and parking lot be paved and a 6-
foot masonry wall separating the driveway and parking
area from adjacent residential property be constructed.
(d) That drainage from the parking area be provided to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
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(e) That a suitable landscaped strip and tree planting
along the south property line be provided.
(f) That the plans be submitted to and be approved by the
Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building
permit and shall be substantially in compliance with the
plans and elevations submitted with the application.
Brief discussion was held on the condition of drainage, including the
drainage of the parking lot of the Library, and whether the site allotted
to the proposed auditorium was sufficient in size to accommodate the
proposed seating and corresponding parking. It was stated that a I
facility would have to be designed to fit the property; that the parking
at the library is actually double that contemplated and joint usage could-
be made.
At Mayor Balser's statement that the Council would hear first from those
persons in support of the appeal and opposed to the requested zone
variance, the following persons addressed the Council and stated in part:
'Mr. Jackson Tillman, 117 Magna Vista Avenue: That he felt the church
property should be used in conjunction with the proposed civic auditorium
rather than for a church; that the condition of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 436 of a three foot landscape strip along the church's
south property line is, in his opinion, insufficient to absorb water;
that he had been informed that the Westman Corporation purchased consider-
able property below the subject property and if the variance is approved
in this instance said corporation will have a precedent if they desire
to request a zone variance; that he had read in the Arcadia Tribune that
when the City denied the Lutheran Church its first requested zone variance
they were advised by the City to purchase property down the street and
that the Council would favor a zone variance therefor.
Mayor Balser replied that he had no recollection of such advice; that as
a member of the Council he had made no such promise nor had he discussed
the matter with anyone.
Mr. Ronald H. Suess, 107 W. Magna Vista Avenue: That he had been present
at the Planning Commission meeting when the Minister of the subject
church had made the statement regarding Council's promise to act favorably
upon a zone variance request on property they might purchase further down
the street. That he also is concerned with the drainage problem; that
during the recent heavy rains he had called the City Engineer's office
regarding water standing in his yard which he believed was the overflow
from the Library parking lot but that nothing had been done. That he is
in the construction business and would like to know what will be done
regarding the drainage problem if the requested variance is approved and
also would like to have the right to approve anything proposed to be done
in that regard. That the subject church sold two acres on Camino Real we
of Baldwin Avenue to a contractor, upon which they could have built their
church. Also that nothing has been mentioned regarding the excess of 35,
foot height as per the Code, to wit: 43 feet and that this additional
height will obstruct his view. He added that the Council should consider
the area of the proposed civic auditorium which might prove insufficient.
In answer to Councilman Reibold he stated that in his opinion the drainage
problem from a technical standpoint could be satisfactorily solved.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that the Council could not delegate
its responsibility to Mr. Suess for approval of a public work, but that
Mr. Suess could consult with the City officials; that the condition that
drainage from the parking area be provided to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works provides some measure of safety for the land
owner.
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Mr. Ba~nett Goldman, 101 Magna Vista Avenue: That his principal concern
is drainage; that the number of parking places specified for the number
of seats in the proposed civic auditorium did not seem sufficient and
consideration should be given to extending parking facilities which could
be used for dual purposes and that should the subject property be used
for pa~king the view would not be obstructed,
Mr. F. Duncan Eader, III Magna Vista Avenue: That he did not approve of
sump pumps to handle the important drainage problem,
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Mr. Ba~ett Goldman spoke again and questioned the effect of public
buildings on residential property values, adding that he felt the Council
should seriously consider that phase,
No one else desiring to speak in opposition to the requested zone variance
Mayor Balser stated that the Council would now hear those in favor of the
zone variance,
Rev, Walter F. Dannaman, Pastor of the American Lutheran Church of Arcadia,
addressed the Council and stated in part that the chief concern seemed to
be drainage and that he was confident that the City would solve this
problem; that the Church would comply with all City regulations and that
the City will still have jurisdiction over the building,plans if the
variance is granted,
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing
be closed, Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Discussion ensued and the following comments in part were made:
Councilman Phillips: That the church plot plan showed one story building
toward the rear property line; that the 43 feet refers to a church spire
on the Duarte Road side as contrasted to 35 feet of building.
In answer to Councilman Butterworth's question as to the relationship
between the number of people in an auditorium and parking spaces, the
City Manager reiterated the ratio as set forth in a report dated July
18, 1961 submitted to the Council at its meeting of July 18, 1961,
concerning a survey on area requirements for a civic auditorium if such
a structure is constructed, stating in substance that 2500 seats would
require 833 spaces on the basis of one parking space for each three seats.
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Councilman Camphouse: That in answer to the comment regarding Council
making a prior decision regarding the acquisition of property by the
Church, to his recollection no such decision was made; that Council
requested the City Manager and staff to work with the people from the
church in an effort to help solve their problem which, in his opinion,
is not tantamount to a decision, notwithstanding the fact that something
to the contrary might have been stated in the newspaper; that it is
difficult to discuss such a situation when it concerns a church as often
comments are misconstrued; that he has been concerned about adequate
parking space for churches; that it should be recognized that many
,churches in Arcadia have a parking problem and have been forced to purchase
additional residential property for such purpose; that the property
acquired by the City for the purpose of constructing a civic auditorium
could more or less landlock the property and if sufficient parking space
is not provided it will become a problem in the future,
Councilman Reibold: That inasmuch as the parking facilities of the
proposed church meet the standards of the City at this time, parking
should not be an issue; that the principal problem at this time is that
of water drainage which, being a condition of the zone variance, will be
solved; that he does not approve of sump pumps either; that in his
opinion the structure as proposed by the church would be a development
in the right direction and that he would therefore MOVE that the Council
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HEARING
(Weed
Abatement
1962)
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approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission in compliance with
conditions in its Resolution No. 436 and authorize the requested zone
variance of the American Lutheran Church to permit the erection of a
church and related facilities at 110 and 118 West Duarte Road. Councilman
Phillips seconded the motion.
Councilman Butterworth commented in part that while he favored the said
~esolution he was aware of the drainage problem, which was no doubt
aggravated by the exceptional rain; that he has every confidence in the
City officials to provide the necessary drainage and that he noted that
Planning Commission Resolution No. 436 makes special provision for the
fact that the church must provide drainage to meet the approval of the
Director of Public Works.
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the City Attorney stated that he wanted to dispel the inference that
"to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works" might mean to his
personal satisfaction; that such expression means that the Director of
Public Works must be satisfied that such problems are solved in
accordance with engineering principals and the provisions of the Code,
which has specific detailed provisions about drainage. That it does not
~efer to just personal satisfaction.
Councilman Reibold: That he assumed the aforementioned three foot plant-
ing area was not in any way connected with the absorption of water and
the Planning Director replied that this was merely for the purpose of
landscaping.
Mayor Balser: That he felt the church will be a good development in the
area and will not detract from property values to the south; that with
regard to the possible parking problem, Council is aware of the financial
factOrs' involved in building churches; that the parking situation is
~sually ,a' one-day problem and that generally the Council will have to
overlook this Sunday parking; also that the Council has faith in the
Director of Public Works' ability to solve the drainage problem and that
Mr. Suess is welcome to review and discuss this matter with the staff.
the following roll call was then taken of the motion made and seconded:
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AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the weed abatement program for
1962 and stated that this is the time and place to hear and consider all
objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse from lots
in the City of Arcadia in accordance with the provisions of Resolution
No. 3459.
Mrs. Edna Sullivan, 210 West Lemon Avenue, addressed the Council, inquir-
ing about the purpose and procedure of the Weed Abatement Act, and
spoke at length about the unkempt appearance of the premises at the
southwest corner of Norman and El Monte Avenues. The City Attorney
summarized the provisions of the Weed Abatement Act and explained that
City forces do not always remove things that might be construed as
objectionable by neighbors; that the City recently adopted a regulation
providing for the abatement of unsafe structures and in the near future
that ordinance will begin to be enforced to take care of the type of
situation referred to by Mrs. Sullivan.
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No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the
hearing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was
carried unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that the Superintendent of Streets
be authorized to proceed with the work of weed abatement pursuant to the
Weed Abatement Act and in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 3459.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
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HEARING
(Curb
Painting -
Hellen)
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Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Harwood
Hellen, 3570 Valley Meadow Road, Sherman Oaks, California, doing business
as Veterans House Addressing Service, P. O. Box 63, Alhambra, California,
for a business permit to solicit door to door for printing of house
numbers on curbs Monday through Saturday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. painting
and 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. soliciting, and inquired if anyone desired to
address the Council on the matter.
Mr. Hellen, the applicant, addressed the Council, and in answer to
aNnEXED various questions, advised in substance that he had obtained a permit
from the City approximately three years ago for the same type of work;
that his present method has been improved in that the numbers are
reflected at night and the work is performed by a machine; that there
is no charge to the residents but that after the work is completed the
residents are solicited to pay whatever they wish, which is usually
$2.00; that he hires only veterans through veteran associations and that
he proposes to paint house numbers on curbs uniformly throughout the
City.
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In the discussion that ensued Councilman Butterworth stated in part that
in his opinion to do the work first without the resident's permission and
then to solicit for payment embarrasses people and that such approach
does not appeal to him.
Councilman Reibold commented that the numbers are painted on curbs which
are City property.
The City Manager stated in part that curb painting permits have been
issued to various individuals in the past but that those individuals
had not covered the entire City and that in his opinion, if the work is
permitted it should be uniform throughout the City.
The applicant stated that he would prefer doing the work on a contract
basis with the City, and in such event would contract for 35 cents per
house.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Camphouse MOVED that the
hearing be closed. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was
carried unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that in view of the discussion and
the attitude of the Council indicating that the contract phase be
explored, the request of Harwood Hellen for a business permit to solicit
door to door for printing of house numbers on curbs be denied and the
matter referred to staff for the purpose of investigating the contract
phase. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Harry H.
Howard, 312 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte, for a business permit to hold a
public auction of machinery, equipment and office furniture of Fenner-
Bartley Electronics Engineering Company, at 36 LaPorte Street, Arcadia,
February 22, 1962 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,and inquired if anyone in
the audience desired to address the Council in regard to this matter.
Mr. Howard, the applicant, addressed the Council and advised, in answer
to various questions, that equipment will be brought in for the auction;
that the equipment to be auctioned is machinery, hand tools, office
furniture and the like.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips ~ that the
hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Council approve the application
of Harry H. Howard for a business permit to hold a public auction of
machinery, equipment and office furniture as set forth in his
application, said auction to be held for the Fenner-Bartley Electronics
Engineering Company, at 36 LaPorte St., Arcadia. Councilman Butterworth
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously;
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(Pawn Shop -
Pomerantz)
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Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Morris
Pomerantz, 13630 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, California, for a
business permit to operate a jewelry and loan business with collaterals,
merchandise and pawn shop at a location not not,yet.'seles:ted, 'pending
approval by the Council, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired
to address the Council. '_
The City Clerk read a letter dated February 19, 1962 from Lee's Shoe
Store, 40 E. Huntington Drive, signed by Harry Mendel, which stated in
substance that he opposed the granting of a permit for such a business
on the basis that it would be detrimental to the business district and
might bring an undesirable element to the City.
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The applicant, Mr. Pomerantz, addressed the Council and advised, in
answer to various questions, that he formerly resided in Arcadia and
desired to do so again as well as to operate a business here; that he
proposed conducting his business in accordance with State and City laws,
and to grant loans on personal property, such as jewelry, under the
Small Loans Act; that the maximum interest rate on $10.00 would be 29%
per annum.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips ~ that the
hearing be closed. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion,which
was carried unanimously.
Councilman Phillips stated in part that the City has previously denied
applications for pawn shops; that there is presently one such business
in the City on Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue which, in his opinion,
is not compatible with the business interests along Huntington Drive.
Councilman Phillips then ~ that the request of Morris Pomerantz for
a business permit to operate a jewelry and loan business be denied.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion.
Councilman Butterworth spoke at length on the subject matter, stating
in substance that in his opinion it is not within the Council jurisdiction
or power to determine whether there is a sufficient number of certain
types of businesses in the City nor that certain types of businesses 'are
good or bad for the City; that he could not see how the application could
be denied.
Discussion ensued regarding Councilman Butterworth's contention.,
The City Attorney explained the procedure for obtaining business permits
for a number of businesses which by their nature require scrutiny,
regulation and/or prohibition, as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code,
and that as set forth, it is within the jurisdiction of the Council to
determine if the conduct of a certain business would be injurious to the
public health, welfare, etc. of the inhabitants of the City, and in
making such determination would consider pertinent matters that are of I
common knowledge.
Councilman Reibold stated in part that in his opinion this type of
business would be detrimental to the public welfare of the City and
that it is unnecessary to give specific reasons at this time.
Councilman Butterworth further commented that the applicant could mandamus
the City Council if he should desire to go to that expense, and Council-
man Phillips made reference to an adjacent city that had such an
experience with another type of business; however, the city still does
not permit such operation.
Mayor Balser stated in part that in his opLnLon it is Council's
prerogative to deny a business permit for a business that would
in the best interests of the City and that the subject business
fall in this category.
not be
would
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HEARING
(Carnival -
Kreutel)
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The following roll call was then taken:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Butterworth
ABSENT: None
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Earl L.
Kreutel, dba E & M Amusement Rentals, for a business permit to allow
the erection and operation of rides, ferris wheel and various kiddie
rides on April 6 and 7, 1962 between the hours of 12 noon and 10:00 PM
at the parking area located at the rear of 21 East Huntington Drive,
for the Civil Air Patrol Fund Raising Campaign, activity to be conducted
on a carnival basis, and inquired if anyone desired to address the Council
with regard thereto.
The City Clerk read a communication dated February 15, 1962 from Stuart
Henderson, President of Downtown Arcadia Business Association, stating
in substance that said association has agreed to co-sponsor the carnival
project of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Band Booster Club, and requesting
Council's consideration of their request to stage a carnival on the
City parking lot on Wheeler Street and that all license fees be waived
for this fund raising project.
The City Attorney explained that if the lots proposed to be used are
those under the jurisdiction of the Board of Parking Place Commissioners,
permission would have to be obtained from them as they are required by
law to operate such lots for the benefit of the persons and property
owners who were assessed for their acquisition; however, if the lots
are those acquired by the City then it is a matter of judgment as to
whether they may be used for the purpose under consideration. That he
has stated in the past that the use of public parking lots for fund
raising ventures not related to the businesses served by the lots is
basically improper.
Mr. Frank Barber, 201 E. Grandview Avenue, Sierra Madre, addressed the
Council and advised that he is a member of the Li'l Gabriel Booster
Club of the Civil Air Patrol; that their purpose in requesting
permission to conduct this carnival is to raise funds to enable their
group to be represented at the World's Fair in Seattle.
The applicant, Mr. Kreutel, addressed the Council, and in answer to
various questions, advised in part that his company rents carnival
equipment and in this instance proposes to do so on a certain flat fee
and percentage basis. He explained the operation of his business and
advised that it carries public liability insurance on its property of
$100,000-200,000.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips ~ that the
hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously.
General discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council that
the amount of public liability insurance carried by the applicant was
inadequate. It was ascertained that the Police report dated February
15, 1962 on the applicant was a part of the record of this hearing;
that the lots proposed to be used are under the jurisdiction of the
Board of Parking Place Commissioners and their permission would be
necessary; that the Civil Air Patrol is to be commended upon what they
wish to achieve but that several factors regarding the situation do not
make it in the best interests of the City to grant the requested permit.
The City Manag~r stated that from a public liability standpoint,
traffic control and other problems, it would be his recommendation
that' the application be denied.
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AMENDMENT
COUNTY MASTER
PLAN OF
HIGHWAYS
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Councilman Phillips ~ that the Council find and determine that the
granting of the permit and the conduct of the business for which the
permit was requested will be detrimental to the public welfare of the
City of Arcadia and the inhabitants thereof and that Council deny the
application of Earl Kreutel, dba E & M Amusement Rentals for a business
permit to allow the erection and operation of various rides, etc; on
April 6 and 7, 1962 at the parking area located in the rear of 21 East
Huntington Drive. 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
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The Planning Director advised that the Los Angeles County Regional
Planning Commission has submitted Amendment No. 458 to the Regional
P1anning'Commission Master Plan of Highways which outlined certain
changes in the Master Plan (to remove Durfee Avenue, a parkway,
between Lower Azusa Road and the East Hondo Parkway, and Durfee Avenue,
a secondary, between East Hondo Parkway and Arrow Highway; change
Durfee Avenue, a parkway, between San Bernardino Road - Ramona Boulevard -
and Lower Azusa Road to a secondary highway), that a public hearing on
the matter is to be held before the Regional Planning Commission in the
near future, and that it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission
that the amendment be approved and a representative of the City be
present at the public hearing.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that the Council.approve the recommendation of the
Planning Commission as presented above.
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works; that the specifications for the removal of
debris and weeds from lots in the City of Arcadia for the year 1962 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 March 5, 1962 and submitted to the Council at the regular
meeting of March 6, 1962.
Discussion was held on the appeal of Mrs. Elsie Fuehr, 1001 El Sur Avenue,
to waive the condition of a lot split granted on her property that she
install curb and gutter, inasmuch as no other property on said street had
this improvement, and the cost and hardship involved, which matter had
been continued to ,this meeting for a staff report regarding a survey of
the thinking of the property owners on the street regarding the installation
of curbs and gutters on the entire street.
The City Manager advised that a letter and reply card had been sent to
the 17 owners of record of properties abutting on El Sur Avenue but thatl
sufficient favorable replies had not been received to proceed under the
1911 Improvement Act.
Mr. Guy E. Hemmings, 1125 El Sur Avenue, addressed tpe Council and advis
in part that he and his neighbor, Mr. Richard L. Bateman, 1126 El Sur
Avenue, had not yet sent in their cards as they were not familiar with
the functions of proceedings under the, 1911 Act; however, that they did
favor the street being improved due to its narrow width, the heavy traffic
thereon and the fact that lack of curbs and gutters caused the street to
erode.
The City Attorney explained in substance that the 1911 Improvement Act
is a statutory procedure for the installation of improvements under
contract handled by the City and the cost or such portion thereof as
determined at the outset of the proceedings, is assessed upon the
properties benefited by the improvement. That the property owners
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assessed have the option of paying cash within 30 days after
confirmation of the assessment or having the matter go to bond; that
the staff or interested parties in the area may circulate a 1911 Act,
petition; that the Council can overrule a protest, Also that the City
pays the cost of the street improvement.
Mr. Hemmings and Mr, Bateman thereupon submitted their cards indicating
their approval of the installation of curb and gutter under the 1911
Act. Mr. Hemmings requested that with the petition an explanation of
the 1911 Improvement Act be included,
Councilman Reibold ~ that the staff be instructed to prepare such
papers as are necessary for circulation of a petition by Messrs, Hemmings
and Bateman, together with an explanation of the 1911 Act, the
approximate cost of the improvement and the method of payment. Council-
man Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried unanimously,
Mrs, Elsie Fuehr, 1001 El Sur Avenue, addressed the Council and stated
in part that in her opinion and in the opinion of many of her neighbors,
curbs and gutters on her street would detract from the rural appearance
of the street which they desired; also that she did not think the street
was heavily trafficked, and that the cost involved would be burdensome.
It was explained that the work would be done under contract after the
taking of bids advertised publicly, which bid must be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder; that it is a little more expensive than the
people themselves negotiating the lowest possible bid due to the City's
coSt 'to conduo,t ,1911', ,Act proceedings, and that as stated, no action
would be taken until a staff report is made on the progress of the
petition.
Mayor Balser then MOVED that the appeal of Mrs, Elsie Fuehr be continued
until a further staff report on the progress of the 1911 Act is received
by the Council, Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was
carried unanimously.
The City Manager read a report dated February 14, 1962 from the Chief of
Police and the Director of Public Works regarding the request that a
painted crosswalk be installed on Santa Anita Avenue at the south side
of Alta Street for the convenience of the members of the Senior Citizens
Club in crossing the street at that point to attend meetings at the
Assistance League.
Said report stated in part that according to the California Vehicle Code
a crosswalk is any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for
pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface; also that
a driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian cross-
ing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked cross-
walk at an intersection. However, that it is believed that painted
crosswalks at locations other than controlled intersections actually
create a greater hazard for the pedestrian than the hazard such a cross-
walk seeks to eliminate; and that in the opinion of the Chief of, Police
and the Director of Public Works such a crosswalk is unnecessary and
would actually increase the hazard for persons crossing Santa Anita at
this location and that they recommend against such an installation,
Discussion was held on the subject.
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that the Council authorize a painted crosswalk to
be installed on Santa Anita Avenue at the south side of Alta Street.
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COMPLETION
OF WORK
(Valencia
Way
Improvement)
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UNITED STATES
CONFERENCE OF
W.YORS
(Membership)
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NO, ll50
(Adopted)
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ORDINANCE
NO, ll65
(Adopted),
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MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows tnat the Council approve the
recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and
accept the work of A, J, Beinschroth for the satisfactory completion
of Valencia Way and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with
the contract with said firm for the above specified work, and the bond
released after the expiration of the required 35 days:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
"
Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that payment of $100 be authorized
to cover statement from the United States Conference of Mayors for
membership in the organization, said payment to be made from Council
Contingency Account No, 409-28:
I
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. llSO, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 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 AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS' ."
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, 1150 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further ~ that Ordinance No. 1150 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. ll65, 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 Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1165 be waived:
I
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1165 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
10.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1168
(Adopted)
I,
ORDINANCE
NO. 1169
(Adopted)
/
I
ORDINANCE
. ~O. 1170
(Adopted)
/
14:5623
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. ll68, 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 Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1168 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1168 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse 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 second 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 Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camphouse
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 Butterworth, further ~ that Ordinance No. 1169 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll c~ll 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
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."
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 MOVED that Ordinance No. 1170 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
11.
2~20-62
RESOLUTION
No. 3458
RESOLUTION
No, 3467
,I / ;,
.5~. '-*'
lNDEXED
RESOLUTION
No. 3468
1 ';?b ~I
\INDEXED
14:5624
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3458, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY ON NAOMI AVENUE EAST OF BALDWIN AVENUE IN
SAID CITY UPON ITS CLASSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHMENT IN ZONE D
(ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)."
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. 3458 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3458 be adopted.
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, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3467, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CIty OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED VARIANCE TO ALLOW
THE ERECTION AND OPERATION OF A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AT THE NORTH-
WEST CORNER OF DUARTE ROAD AND GOLDEN WEST AVENUE."
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. 3467 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Resolution No. 3467 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 3468, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND CALLING FOR A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL,
1962; DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING I
FOR THE POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION; AND APPOINTING THE ELECTION
OFFICERS FOR SUCH ELECTION AND FIXING THE IR COMPENSATION."
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. 3468 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3468 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
12.
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RESOLUTION
No. 3469
.1~n(
'INDEXED
I
RESOLUTION
No. 3470
.::; Ifl . .r
:rNDE:JrED
RESOLUTION
No. 3471
I
J- c~ I ..P
:rNDEXED
14:5625
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3469, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED VARIANCE TO ALLOW
THE USE OF PROPERTY AT 930 AND 950 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN SAID CITY
FOR THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING, FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY AND
SERVICING OF ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND
SYSTEMS."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3469 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3469 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. 3470, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE UPON CERTAIN
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS FOR THE ERECTION OF A CHURCH AND FOR AUTOMOBILE
PARKING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SANTA ANITA
AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
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, 3470 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3470 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, 3471, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING AT III EAST LIVE
OAK AVENUE."
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. 3471 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Resolution No. 3471 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
13,
2- 20- 62
RESOLUTION
No., 3472
v
RESOLUTION
No. 3473
t/'
RESOLUTION
No. 3474
/
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3472, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES.n
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, ,s~conded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that ,the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3472 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3472 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. 3473, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF SANTA CLARA STREET, A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY OF ARCADIA."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3473 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3473 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
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
or Resolution No. 3474, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF CAMPUS DRIVE, A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY OF ARCADIA,"
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3474 be waived;
I
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3474 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
14.
2-20-62
RESOLUTION
No. 3475
}.8'8'6
JNDEXEn
I
rt REFUNDS
;7: lf~ortie-Van
Mfg. Co. and
Myrtle
fff7/Byitte)
INDEXED
COMMUNICAT IONS
(Waitkus -
California
Highway Com.)
::1. .2. I I
AUDI~]EXED
PARTICIPATION
(Colvin)
N,<;, f
I
MATTERS FROM
CITY OFFICIALS
jV.{., P
N, s. P
'I
ADJOURNMENT
14: 5627
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3475, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE UPON CERTAIN
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS FOR THE ERECTION OF A CHURCH AND RELATED FACILITIES
AT llO AND 118 WEST DUARTE ROAD IN SAID CITY."
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. 3475 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3475 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: None
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 refund to:
Hortie-Van Manufacturing Company $25.00
(unused searchlight street permit); and
Myrtle Byitte $12.25
(deposit on application for business permit):
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that the communication dated February 18, 1962
from Mrs. L. J. Waitkus, 816 Coronado Drive, re door to door
solicitation and the communication dat~d February 7, 1962 from the
California Highway Commission re hearing date on freeway adoption
(March 27, 1962) be received and filed.
Mr. John Colvin, 503 W. Wistaria Avenue, addressed the Council request-
ing information as to the status of the ordinance on the keeping of
birds, and Mayor Balser advised that the Council is in possession of
a report by the City Attorney on the matter and that an effort will be
made to have the matter appear on the agenda for the Council meeting
of March 6,1962.
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the City Manager be nirected to
forthwith call in the necessary experts to investigate the'heatin~
system in the Council Chamber and to report to the Council at the next
Council meeting the cost of placing such system in good operating
condition. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse drew 'an outline of what he considered the parking
problem near the Arcadia High School at Campus Drive and discussion
was held and suggestions made regarding the betterment of the situation.
At the request of Councilman Phillips, the City Attorney accepted his
invitation to accompany him to a meeting of Independent Cities on
February 21,1962 at 6:30 P.M. at the Rodger Young Auditorium.
Mayor Balser adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M.
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/-?p~EST: , ti ~ 15. OR BALSER
c::;ft/~ t:Ut ~ 2-20-62