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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
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ZONE
VARIANCE
(Waterhouse)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3482
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 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., April 3, 1962.
The Invocation was offered by Rev. Eugene E. Collins, Pastor of the
Arcadia Friends Church.
Mayor Balser led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
Councilman Butterworth
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March
20, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 441, recommending denial of the
application of John T. and Nadine O. Waterhouse for a zone variance
to allow a third dwelling on the lot at 734 and 738 West Longden Avenue
in Zone R-1.
The Planning Director, after submitting to the Council a plot plan of
the proposed construction, explained that the subject property is
developed with a residence and two car garage on the front portion
with another residence and garage and a separate driveway located mid-
way back on the lot; that the lot is zoned R-1 and has a frontage of
70 feet, a depth of 300 feet, and an area of 21,000 square feet; that
the area is part of Annexation No. 17-A and was originally developed
under County standards, and that although it is possible to place the
third house on the subject property, there are other large properties
in the immediate vicinity and elsewhere throughout the City that do
not enjoy the extra dwelling privilege.
Councilman Phillips then ~ that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission embodied in its Resolution No. 441 be approved and that the
petition of John T. and Nadine 0, Waterhouse for a zone variance for
the purposes and affecting the property therein described be denied.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3482, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED VARIANCE
TO ALLOW A THIRD HOUSE ON THE LOT AT 734-738 WEST LONGDEN 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 Resolution No. 3482 be waived:
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TRACT
NO " 27186
(Tentative)
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AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Reibo1d further ~ that Resolution No. 3482 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
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Located east of E1 Monte Avenue and south of Las Flores Avenue,
containing four lots - Planning Commission recommendation for approval
subject to the following conditions:
1. The deed restrictions of Tract No. 13113 shall be released or so
modified that residences on lots 1, 2 and 3 will not be in violation.
2. The subdivider shall make every effort to secure 10 feet dedication
for street purposes, including the corner cutoff, from the property
at 2112 E1 Monte Avenue,' south of "A" Street. If the dedication is
not received the subdivider shall remove that portion of the unused
private driveway within the dedicated street and shall install an
appropriate radius curb return to the satisfaction of the Director
of Public Works. If, in the future, the property at 2112 E1 Monte
Avenue is divided, the necessary dedication shall be required and
the short radius curb return shall be removed and a standard radius
curb return shall be constructed at the expense of the applicant
for the division of the lot.
3. Dedicate a one foot strip along the south side of "A" Street in fee
to the City, or in trust to a title company along with the establish-
ment of a subdivision trust.
4. Dedicate a 10 foot drainage easement along the south line of lot 3
and construct the necessary drainage facilities to drain the street
to the Arcadia Wash.
5. Dedicate all necessary rear line utility easements.
6. The front setback line on lots 1, 2 and 3 shall be 25 feet.. The
side setback for lot 1 shall be..20 feet..
7. Remove all buildings from the tract. Remove all trees from the
street right of way.
8.
Install all street improvements, including drainage facilities,
required by the subdivision ordinance and Public Works Department I
in accordance with plans and to grades satisfactory to the Director
of Public Works.
Pay the following fees and deposits: .
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2 steel street light poles
11 street trees
2 street name signs
4 lots recreation fee
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$115.00
8.50
35.00
25.00
$230.00
93.50
70.00
100.00
Total
$493.50
The Planning Director displayed a map of the proposed subdivision and
explained that the northerly 97 feet of lots 1, 2 and 3 are in Zone
R-O and the balance of the tract in R-1; that the lots are 96 and 98
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CONVALESCENT
HOME
(1601-1609
South Baldwin)
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SALE OF CITY
OWNED PROPERTY
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FOOTHILL
FREEWAY
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feet wide, which do not. comply with Zone R-O requirements, but are
well above those of Zone R-1; that the portion of the tract in R-O is
subject to deed restrictions covering Tract No. 13113, which re-
strictions require, among other things, one 'single-family dwelling on
a building site containing 15,000 square feet and expire January 1,
1970; that the street is shown as a standard 60 foot width.
After discussion Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant approval of
tentative map of Tract No. 27186, subject to the above conditions.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The City Manager advised that with regard to Resolution No. 3316
granting a variance and/or special use permit for a convalescent
home at 1601-1609 South Baldwin Avenue and particularly subsection 6
of said resolution. requiring a six foot masonry wall to protect the
privacy of adjacent property owners from the occupants of the
convalescent home, a question has arisen due to changes made in the
grade between the subject property and adjacent property. That in
cases where the fill occurs the wall, if constructed at a 6 foot
elevation above adjacent property grades, would not afford the
protection originally contemplated and that it is recommended that
Resolution No. 3316 be modified.
Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager and that the following minute resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 3316 be modified to provide
that the wall to be constructed shall provide a six foot
height above adjacent properties where cuts were made on
the convalescent home site and a six foot height above the
convalescent home property where fills are made.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The City Manager advised that an offer of $400.00 has been made by
Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Goldman to purchase the south 22.8 feet of
City-owned property at 100 West Duarte Road. He explained that 100
West Duarte Road is the westerly property owned by the City and is
22.8 feet south of the south line of the balance of City-owned land
and that acceptance of the Goldman offer would square up the south
line of all the City's land, and would permit the City to continue
the existing wall in a straight line. He also submitted information
regarding the assessed valuation of the property, the total purchase
price, land cost to the City. land area, land proposed to be sold, etc.,
(Information on file in office of the City C1erk)and recommended that
the subject south 22.8 feet be sold to Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Goldman.
Whereupon Councilman Phillips ~ that the Council accept the
recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the sale of the
south 22.8 feet of the property owned by the City at 100 West Duarte
Road to Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Goldman for the sum of $400.00 and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed for same.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: Councilman Camphouse
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
The City Manager explained the displayed four proposed plans for exit
ramps of the Foothill Freeway, and recommended Plan 4 which showed
the location of the off-ramp for westbound traffic at Santa Anita
Avenue adjacent to Forest Avenue, stating that Forest Avenue would be
closed at that point to eliminate it being used as a thoroughfare.
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CAMPUS DRIVE
IMPROVEMENTS
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Discussion was held on the different aspects of the plans, their
advantages and disadvantages, and it being the consensus of the Council
that they concurred in the City Manager's recommendation that Plan 4
would be in the best interests of the City, Councilman Phillips MOVED
that.P1an No.4, indicating westbound off-ramp exiting into Santa Anita
Avenue be approved. Councilman Camphouse seconded the m~tion which was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
The City Manager advised that pursuant to Council instructions six I
designs have been prepared to provide improved unloading facilities
on the north side of Campus Drive opposite the Arcadia High School;
That the plans for installation of curb, gUtter and widening of the
north side of Campus Drive from Santa Anita west to the existing curb
and gutter are complete with the exception of this faCility.
The City Manager added that the staff recommends plan No.4 on the
basis that islands at this location would project into what would
normally be the parking lane and would present a serious traffic
hazard if the parking lane was used as a traffic lane.
Whereupon Councilman Camphouse MOVED that Council approve the recommen-
dation of the City ~~nager and the staff and accept Plan No.4 for the
improvement of unloading facilities on the north side of Campus Drive
opposite the Arcadia High School. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the
motion which was carried unanimously.
Mayor Balser requested that the scroll containing a Resolution from
the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles expressing
their gratitude and thanks to the City of Arcadia and every member of
the Arcadia Fire Department for its contribution in connection with
the major fire that started on November 6, 1961 be forward to the
Fire Chief for mounting in fire headquarters, and added the congratu-
1ations..of the Council.
The City Manager advised that due to adverse growing conditions the
past winter, Harding's Garden1and, Inc. is unable to furnish the follow-
ing parkway trees to the City by March 31, 1962 in accordance with
specifications: 100 Victorian Box, 100 Italian Stone Pine and 139
Holly Oak. That said company has suggested that 1) the order for
the 100 Victorian Box be deleted from the contract; 2) the contract
be augmented by ordering an additional 100 Magnolia Grandif10ra; and
3) extend the contract to permit the Italian Stone Pines and Holly
Oaks to grow to specification size.
The City Manager added that the above suggestions are acceptable to
the Department of Public Works providing that 1) the delivery of the I
trees be prior to May 20, 1962 or after February 1, 1963 and 2) that
all trees subjected to forced growth be hardened in a lath house a
minimum of two weeks before delivery.
Discussion followed and Councilman Camphouse suggested that in future
tree planting programs Dr. Stewart of the Los Angeles County
Arboretum be contacted for his suggestions as to trees particularly
adaptable to the climate in this area as well as uniquely suitable for
Arcadia in order to add significance to the City. The City Manager
commented that he had spoken with Dr. Stewart about certain specimen
trees and seeds that had been received from Australia and Africa whose
growing habits would be studied and that Councilman Camphouse's
suggestion would be conveyed to Dr. Stewart.
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RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
(Backstop
improvements
and Fencing)
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Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager and the Purchasing Officer and approve the proposals
of Harding's Garden1and, Inc. as amended by the Department of Public
Works and that the existing contract be amended accordingly. Councilman
Camphouse seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendations
of the Recreation Commission as contained in its memorandum to the City
Manager dated March 30, 1962, authorize the appropriation of the sum of
$2,900 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund for backstop
improvements and fencing at Bonita, Hugo Reid and Vista Parks, and
approve the further recommendations 1 through 9 set forth in said
memorandum (memorandum on file in office of the City Clerk):
INDEXED AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilma~ Butterworth
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1172
(Adopted)
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RESOLUTION
NO, 3481
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Dtscussion was held on the recommendation of the City Manager that five
foot sidewalks be installed in all R-2, R-3-R and R-3 zones, said zones
to be added to Section 7212 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, and the
justifications for such recommendations as outlined in his report dated
April 2, 1962 (report on file in office of the City Clerk) and it was
the consensus of the Council that the matter required further study,
particularly with regard to moving trees in that it was felt there were
many beautiful old trees in the subject zones that should not be removed.
Councilman Camphouse MOVED that the above matter be referred to staff
for additional information. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion
which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
AESENT: Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1172, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
C!TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION .6312.1
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE," (Public Hearings)
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. 1172 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
AESENT: Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Phillips further ~ that Ordinance No. 1172 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
AESENT: Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3481, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
C!TY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION TO REVIEW ITS PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND TO ELIMINATE ANY
C1IARGE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR NEW, MODIFIED, OR RENEWED LICENSES INVOLVING
POLICE, FIRE AND OTHER MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT RADIO SERVICES."
MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Caffiphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3481 be waived:
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AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Reibo1d further MOVED that Resolution No. 3481 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
(Milfert '-
Convalescent
Home)
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Mrs. Ella R. Mi1fert, 721 W. Ca11ita Street, addressed the Council,
questioning the location of a wall proposed to be constructed between
her property and that of the convalescent home to be constructed at
1601-1609 South Baldwin Avenue; that if said wall connects with the
existing wall it will extend upon her property.. She was assured that
the subject wall would not extend on her property but would jog prior
to connecting with the existing wall.
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Mr. Charles R. Fields, 717 West Ca11ita Street, addressed the Council
on the same subject of the wall, but as it pertains to its height
where cuts or fills occur on the convalescent home property. He was
informed that the subject wall would be constructed to provide a six
foot height above adjacent properties where cuts were made on the
convalescent home site and a six foot height above the convalescent
home property where fills are made. The City Manager also gave Mr.
Fields a copy of an elevation map of the subject property.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
(City-owned
property on
Baldwin Ave.)
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Upon the City Manager advising that proposals have been received to
purchase the city-owned property on Baldwin Avenue formerly occupied
by the Fire Department, and his recommendation that he be authorized
to develop a proposal for submission to the Council for the disposal
of said property, Councilman Phillips MOVED that Council approve the
recommendation of the City Manager and authorize him to proceed upon
such recommendation. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion which
was carried unanimously.
(Ordinances on Discussion was held on the proposed ordinances for the regulation of
birds & anima1s)birds and animals, drafts for same having previously been submitted
to the Council for study, and mention was made of a communication on
the subject from Mr. Colvin.
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ORDINANCE
NO, 1173
(Introduced)
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The City Attorney explained, in answer to various comments and questions,
that in his opinion, to require a permit at any level for animals in
excess of ten when dealing with birds, would be an administrative
impossibility; that the administrative burden will be lightened in that I
the proposed ordinances will supply means of coping with complaints;
that complaints will be informal, merely calling the'matter to the
attention of the City officials, and can be instigated by either three
private citizens or one public servant.
It being the consensus of the Council that the minimum number of birds
shall be 200 and that the ordinances be presented for introduction at
this meeting, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1173, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO PART 3 OF CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IV THEREOF
A NEW DIVISION 9 ENTITLED 'ANIMAL AND BIRD NUISANCES~."
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. 1173 be waived:
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AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1173 be
introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
ORDINANCE
NO, 1174
(Introduced)
The City Attorney further presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1174, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI A NEW PART 1 ENTITLED 'ANIMAL AND
BIRD LIMITATION' ."
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. 1174 be waived:
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AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Camphouse further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1174 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: COuncilman Butterworth
Councilman
Camp house
Councilman Camphouse spoke briefly regarding the benefits of home rule
and suggested that Los Angeles County Supervisor Warren Dorn's stand on
this subject be encouraged.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balser adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P,M.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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