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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 20,1962 InwOCM'" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (3-6-62) HEARING (Dozar) C0~ ~ J '- ~ INDEXED HEARING (Keith) I , .... ;:,. ]- '6~I-/ 14:5640 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 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., March 20, 1962. The Invocation was offered by Rev. St. Elmo Nauman, Pastor of the Arcadia Congregational Church, 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 Butterworth and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 6, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing, Hearing on the application for a business permit of Marsh Dozar, to hold a public auction for the Union Bank and Trust Company of Los Angeles of real property located at 1919 Wilson Avenue, was continued at the Council meeting of March 6, 1962, pending receipt of further information from the Union Bank and Trust Company as to their reply to the Realty Board. The City Clerk reported that a communication had been received from the applicant dated March 19, 1962, in which he stated in substance that until further notice, he desired to cancel his application for a business permit to hold a public auction of real 'estate in ,the 'City :oF-Arcad,fa. ' Whereupon Councilman Butterworth stated that in view of the said letter from the applicant, withdrawing his application, he MOVED that the application of Marsh Dozar for a business permit to hold a public auction for the Union Bank and Trust Company of Los Angeles of real property located at 1919 Wilson Avenue be denied, Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Mayor Balser declared the hearing open (Section 9123.5.1 Arcadia Municipal Code) on the appeal of James H, Keith from Planning Commission recommen- dation for denial of Lot Split No, 357, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard on the matter, The appellant (Mr. Keith) stated that he did not wish to add anything to the information presently on record. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Mayor Balser advised that a communication, appealing the decision of the I~D Planning Commission, dated March 2, 1962, had been received from the appellant and had been made a part of the record, Councilman Phillips stated in part that he had personally viewed the subject property; that the statements in Mr, Keith's letter of March 2, 1962 are substantially correct; that there is a house across the street from the desired lot split; that during the Planning Commission hearing 1. 3-20-62 ZONE VARIANCE (Waterhouse) HARDING's GARDENLAND (Fencing) J~;U INDEXED RESOLUTION NO. 3480 .1<(5& 14:5641 there was no denial made that a lot split had been granted at one time which did not materialize due to Mr. Keith's failure to file a lot split map. He continued that there can be no certainty of a street being cut through, efforts to do so in the past having failed; that eventually, in order to clear the back lots, the street may have to be extended into a longer cuI de sac, citing as a precedent Encino Avenue, and suggested that the Council give the matter further thought in light of the extenuating circumstances that exist in this matter, including thought of a possible equitable deposit to be made by those persons granted lot splits to help pay for their secondary means of ingress and egress. It being the consensus of the Council that Councilman Phillips' statements and suggestions were well taken, Councilman Camphouse ~ that the matter I ' be referred to staff for study and report as to a possible equitable solution, including the cost that would be involved. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mayor Balser declared that since no action can be taken until time for appeal elapses the zone variance request of John T. and Nadine O. Waterhouse to allow a third dwelling on the lot at 734 and 738 West Longden Avenue in Zone R-l, (Planning Commission Resolution No. 441 recommending denial) will be held over until the appeal period has passed and that the matter will appear on the agenda for the Council meeting of April 2, 1962. Planning Commission Resolution No. 442 recommending approval of a chain link fence construction at Harding's Gardenland, Inc. (Southwest corner of 2nd and Sandra Ave.). The Planning Director explained that a zone variance had been granted to permit the use of the subject property for the storage of material (except fertilizer) used in connection with Harding's Gardenland upon specified conditions, one of the conditions being that "all but the easterly 23 feet thereof be fenced with a concrete block wall, grape stake fence or similar type of fence to screen the stored materials from view"; that doubt has arisen concerning the meaning, purpose and intent of the said condition concerning the type of fencing required to fulfill the same and a chain link fence around the area specified was constructed; that the applicant is willing to covenant that only live plant material will be stored upon the subject property. Councilman Reibold ~ that under the circumstances explained by the Planning Director and subject to the execution and delivery of a covenant restricting the use of the subject property to the storage of only live plant material, the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 442, and approve a chain link fence construction at Harding's Gardenland, Inc. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content and read the I title of Resolution No. 3480, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A CHAIN LINK FENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SANDRA AND SECOND AVENUES AS FULFILLING THE PURPOSE, INTENT AND SPIRIT OF AND COMPLYING WITH THE FENCING CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN A VARIANCE HERETOFORE GRANTED." 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. 3480 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3480 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: 2. 3-20-62 BID AWARD (Gasoline - Richfield) 14:5642 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Following bids received for supplying gasoline to the City from April 1, 1962 to March 31, 1963: Company Premium Regular Richfield Oil Corp. .2009 .1808 Signal Oil Company .2075 .1775 I Standard Oil Company .2097 .1802 Mobil Oil Company .2109 .184 Texaco Inc. .2115 .1815 Tidewater Oil Company .2159 .1909 Union Oil Company .225 .2036 Shell Oil Company .236 .206 Y !': II 1 r;? :.J "...., .....; INDEXED I AIR , COMPRESSOR (Engine & Equipment Co.) t)f;'i~ -.J The City Manager explained that the prices quoted are on a "keep filled" basis, and the cost per gallon will be determined by the total storage capacity at each location and not by the number of gallons delivered each time to each location, which means that the prices charged the City will not be increased for deliveries smaller than 400 gallons as is usually the case. Also that the City rarely orders regular gasoline and that regular gasoline was included in the specifications only to make it avail- able if needed. In answer to Councilman Butterworth's query as to the surcharge over the County price the City Manager answered that based upon the estimated need of 100,000 gallons for the coming year it would amount to a total of $218.00. Councilman Phillips MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Purchasing Officer; that a contract for supplying the City of Arcadia with gasoline for one year commencing April 1, 1962 and terminating March 31, 1963 be awarded to the low bidder on premium gasoline, Richfield Oil Corporation; 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, in form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion. Councilman Butterworth observed as follows: "I am gratified it is $218 rather than $1500 differential in cost. Nonetheless I think the principle remains the same and appears to me to be an unnecessary expenditure of funds. Personally I am inclined to believe that it may tend to impede our fight against Metropolitan Government by attaching to the fight a surcharge that passes on to the taxpayer. This is sma.ll but if we keep on this way it might be a sizeable amount. I think we can more effectively fight Metropolitan Government by not getting involved in these tax surcharge situations. For this reason I would oppose the awarding of this bid and would recommend we take the lowest bid available for gasoline." The following roll call was taken: AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: Councilman Butterworth ABSENT: None Following bids received for the purchase of a portable C.F.M. rotary air compressor powered by a gasoline engine with pavement breaking tools and points for the tools: INDEXED 3. 3-20-62 :Jq'o/7 lNDEXED AGREEMENT (Fire Hydrant) .13 '1/ l1IDEXE15 NATIONAL GUARD CIRCUS (License Fee - Waived) t;;.. ~ ::t t) ~ 1 , I 14 :5643 BIDDER AMOUNT MAKE Larson Equipment Co. Southland Machinery Corp. Engine and Equipment Co. Essick Machinery Co. Pneumatic Machinery Co. $4,154.80 5,438.16 5,905.18 5,969.86 6,156.80 Davey Compressor Jaeger Compressor Le Roi Compressor Worthington Compressor Gardner-Denver Compressor The City Manager explained ,hat the Larson Equipment Company did not include the pavement breaking tools and points in their quotation, and the Davey Compressor does not conform to the City's specifications; that although Southland Machinery did include the tools in its bid, the Jaeger Compressor for which it quoted is not in strict conformance with the specifications. I Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City~Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Purchasing Officer; that a contract for the purchase of the air compressor and tools be awarded to the Engine and Equipment Company which submitted the lowest bid in strict conformance with the City's specifications; 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. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the City with the California-Michigan Land & Water Company for fire hydrant rental located in Annexation 17-A Southwest Arcadia Inhabited: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None '..... MOTION by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendat~on of the City Manager and authorize the waiving of a license fee in the matter of the application of A1 J. Kayda to operate a circus to be sponsored by the California National Guard, permission for such operation having previously been granted by the Council on March 6, 1962. I HARNEsslNDEXErThe City Manager reported that the Police Department has recommended an RACES appropriation of $8,232 for traffic control of the harness races which (1962 opened its 20 day meet on March 13,1962. That due to the sum of Season) $7,431.81 still remaining from the appropriation of $70,142 for polic- ing the thoroughbred races in the 1961-62 season, an inter-department transfer will be made of the recommended amount rather than a request for additional funds at this time. 21- ! ~, -.J ~~ INDEXED AGREEMENT (Grade Crossing First Ave.) 1 - t9:1 ;(D:'DEli"ETJ The City Manager reported that an agreement has been submitted by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company providing for the installa- tion of crossing gates controlling traffic on First Avenue and for flashing lights to control the traffic at Santa Clara Avenue, the estimated cost of $14,678 covering the same to be shared equally by the City and the railroad and the maintenance cost thereof to be the sole 4. 3-20-62 14:5644 responsibility of the railroad; also median curbs to be installed in the approaches to the intersection for both Santa Clara and First Avenue at an estimated cost of $1100 to be paid by the City. I 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 Director of Public Works and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute' an agreement in form approved by the City Attorney between the City of Arcadia and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company covering the cost apportionment and agreement as to responsibility for installation and maintenance at the First Avenue Grade Crossing; and also that the sum of $8500 be transferred and appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No, 285 iri' the'General, Fund to Capital Improvement Projects Account No, 220, Crossing Gates - First and Santa Clara, et al: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None the 'City Manager reported that all units of government were requested to cooperate in gathering data for the Los Angeles Rapid Transit Survey, referred to as LARTS. That funds are available from the Federal Government under Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended providing for its financing of two-thirds of the cost; that the Planning Department has /P "J Ijj,~ estimated the sum of $3500 could be charged to the survey of which a lJ', ~~--- maximum of $2,333.33 would be paid by the Federal Government. -~~That in reviewing an agreement received from the State, it was noted that among other things, free access to all records in connection with the INDEXED project and to the extent feasible, kept separate and apart from all other documents, must be maintained by the City; also that all maps, reports and other documents completed pursuant to the agreement shall carry the following statement: LOS ANGELES RAPID TRANSIt SU1VllY "The preparation of this (report, map, document, etc.) was financed in part through an ur~an planning grant from the Housing and Home Finance Agency, under the provisions of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended." The City Manager added that all the information required for LARTS became a necessary part of information needed to produce the City's land use map and report and that a great many future maps and reports will be based on this information, and that under the circumstances, he could not recommend entering into the agreement for Federal Funds. II """'"" ""'" 0' '0'",""0 "'00". ".00'" 0' '0.0."... "",,...'h nn' BOARD carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the (Leave of Personnel Board and authorize the approval of a 39~-day leave of absence, Absence - (5~ days with pay and 34 days without pay) for the period from noon, Schae~r), January 4,1962 through March 4, 1962, for Hazel Schaeffer, Deputy Treasurer. J 1\; ~NDEXEli LICENSE MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and REFUND carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation ~ I.._~ of the License Officer and, in accordance with Section 6214.5 of the ~; ~.- Arcadia Municipal Code, authorize the refund of $22.50 to Mr. Wm, Sarina, being the maximum refund of the unused portion of his business license for apartments located at 948-50 Arcadia Avenue: ::iDEXEJ:.l Councilman Phillips ~ that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize him to so advise the 'State and to forward the information required for LARTS to the agency in the immediate future, Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously, 5, 3- 20- 62 OLD LIBRARY (Petition for use as Youth Center) .170:::" INDEXEn 14:5645 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None With reference to the petition dated March 10, 1962, containing approximately 156 signatures of Arcadia residents, proposing that the City use the now vacant library building on North First Avenue as a community youth center administered by the Recreation Department, the City Manager recommended that the request be referred to staff and the Recreation Commission for study and report; that among the matters to be included in the staff report would be the following: I 1. Maintenance cost for building. 2. Operation cost for program. 3. Effect of proposed use on downtown Arcadia. 4. Effect of downtown Arcadia on proposed use. 5. Existing agreement with Arcadia Board of Realtors for sale or lease of property. And the Recreation Commission could report on the following: 1. Need for such a facility in Arcadia. 2. Program content if the building was used for purposes outlined. 3. Extent of use for youth activities. 4. Extent of use for other purposes. 5. Effect on Recreation budget. 6. Utilization of Volunteer help in the program. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse that the Council approve the City Manager's recommendation as set forth above. A general discussion ensued and the following comments in part were made by the Councilmen: Councilman Butterworth: That he felt the request had merit but that he would like to study the matter further; that he concurred in the City Manager's recommendation that the Recreation Commission be given the opportunity to consider the matter. Mayor Balser voiced his concurrence. Councilman Phillips: That in his opinion the staff should give particular attention to the effect upon downtown Arcadia, as pointed out by the City Manager; that the Central Planning Committee, a new organization formed for the promotion of downtown Arcadia, has just gotten under way and nothing should be done that might stifle its,. ef forts. Councilman Reibold: That he felt the Recreation Commission should give its opinion as to the requirements for such a facility independent of the old library building; that if a need is established perhaps a suitable building should be constructed specifically for such purpose. I The consensus being that the City Manager in his recommendation had covered all points pertaining thereto, the following roll call was taken of the above motion: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. 3-20-62 ORDINANCE NO. 1171 (Adopted) 11.. .-; , --3 '. c;.~ "" INDEXED I ORDINANCE NO. 1172 (Introduced) RESOLUTION NO. 3479 I /'1.<;.([', 14:5646 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, llil, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF DEARBORN STREET 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 Ordinance No, 1171 be waived: AYES: Councilmeu Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further ~ that Ordinance No, 1171 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 for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1172, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6312,1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1172 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1172 be introduced, Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3479, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN SAID CITY AS 1 NO PARKING ZONES I ," MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Camp house and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No, 3479 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3479 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 7, 3-20-62 .'''''. 14:5647 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (Arozena) ,A/s? YOUTH CENTER (Gockley) J gO 8" lNDEXEn Mrs. John Arozena, 1020 S. Eighth Avenue, addressed the Council, advising that she is the official observer for the League of Women Voters, a non- partison organization which encourages participation of citizens in government. She submitted to the Council a supply of pamphlets on facts for voters of Arcadia and also a map of the Districts in Los Angeles County. She mentioned that the pamphlet had been distributed to various organizations and that a supply is availablel.at the City Clerk's office. Mayor Balser commended the League for its continued interest in the City. The following persons addressed the Council with regard to the proposed use of the old library building for a youth center, which matter had earlier been referred to the Recreation Commission and staff for further study and report: I Mr. Walter E. Gockley, 49 E. Huntington Drive, representing the Downtown Businessmen's Association, stated in part that this organization desired to go on record as protesting the use of the library building as a youth center; that it did not object to a youth center in Arcadia, but that the organization felt that a business use of the library property would be more advantageous to the businessmen in the area as well as to the City by way of additional tax reve~ue. (Bandurrago) Peter' Bandurrago, representing the Arcadia student body, stated in substance that a poll taken of students in Arcadia indicated a definite need fo~ a youth center in Arcadia; that if the library building is not used there should be some definite area assigned where students could meet for social activities afcernocns, early evenings and during the S'i..lmmer. (Garkie) Mrs. James Garkie, 2223 South Third Avenue, stated in part that she wished to clarify one point in the reference to a youth center; that it was proposed that it should be a commu~itj center rather than just a youth center. She mentioned that there is presently no meeting place in Arcadia for organizations such as the Camp Fire Girls or the YWCA; that the library building was being emphasized because it exists; that the community needs a center, not just for youtns but for many activities. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: PLANNING (Report Zoning Live Oak) The Planning Director advised that a report on che matter of zoning on Live Oak and Louise Avenues, as requested by the Council, has been completed by the Planning Department and is in process of being submitted to the Council and the Planning Commission; that meetings have been arranged for the staff to meet with the neighborhood associations, the South Arcadia businessmzn as well as the original applicants who requested a change of zone. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney submitted to the Council for its study prior to (Ordinances) introduction, drafts of proposed ordinances on the matter of bird and animal regulations, as discussed at the March 6, 1962 Council meeting, adding that he would welcome any suggestions or questions of the Council. CITY CLERK (ColllIIlUni- cation re Youth Center) '.f. "( t;'" ~ ADJOURNMENT I At Mayor Balser's request the City Clerk read a letter dated March 14, 1962 from the Assistance League of Arcadia, signed by Mrs. Homer A. Murphy, President, which stated in substance that inadvertently the Assistance League has been mentioned in certain corr.espondence to the Council and circulated in the Arcadia area concerning the use of the old library property as a youth center; that the League has made no endorsement or recommendations in connection with this proposal. At 8:50 P.M. Mayor Balser adjourned the meetin~. ATTEST: 3-20-62 City Clerk