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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 19,1962 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (June 6, 1962) . 14: 5694-/ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19. 1962 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the I Council Chamber of the City Hall a~ 8:00 P.M.. June 19. 1962. 'I The invocation was offered by Rev. Phillip S. Ray. Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Arcadia. Mayor Butterworth led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : AllSENT : Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d. Turner, Butterworth None MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d. seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: LIBRARY (Mortenson - Reappointed) LIBRARY (Li vie - Appointed) PLANNING (Norton - Reappointed) RECREATION (Turner - Reappointed) WATER ' (Roach .;~ ;,: IReapPOinted) WATER (Vachon - Reappointed) HEALTH AND SANITATION (Dorrity - Reappointed) MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that Mrs. Ernest Mortenson be reappointed to the Library Board for a term to run consecutively from July 1. 1962 to June 30, 1966. MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that Mr. Hugh Livie be appointed to the Library Board for a term to run consecutively from July 1, 1962 to June 30. 1966. MOTION by Councilman Balser. seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that Mr. Ralph Norton be reappointed to the Planning Commission for a term to run consecutively from July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1966. MOTION by Councilman Turner. seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Mr. Roger E. Turner be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a term to run consecutively from July 1. 1962 to June 30, 1966. MOTION by Councilman Phillips. seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Mr. F. Harold Roach be reappointed to the Water Board for a term to run consecutively from July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1966. MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that Mr. Frank E. Vachon be reappointed to the Water Board for a term to run consecutively from July 1. 1962 to June 30. 1966. MOTION by Councilman Phillips. seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that Mr. John Dorrity be reappointed to the Health and Sanitation Commission for a term to run consecutively from July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1966. Mayor Butterworth requested the City Clerk to write to the apprising them of their appointments to the various boards commissions and expressing the appreciation of the Council their willingness to serve. appointees and for 1. 6-19-62 HEARING (Parking Space) (~,"I-1q) 14: 5695 ~oZ. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 446 recommending that the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to provide two parking spaces for each apartment dwelling unit in Zone R-3 instead of 1-1/2 spaces presently required. There being no communications on the matter, Mayor Butterworth inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the Council in favor of Planning Commission recommendation as embodied in its Resolution No. 446. No one desired to speak. The following persons addressed the Council in response to Mayor Butterworth's inquiry as to whether anyone in the audience desired to speak in opposition to the above mentioned recommendation, said persons stating in part: I Mr. Don Bettsinger, 12 Yorkshire Drive, Arcadia: That the City should endeavor to enforce off street parking at least for six months before the proposed change in parking requirements is put into effect. That there is ample parking facilities for tenants of apartment buildings that are not used due to the failure of the tenants to take advantage of such facilities and the convenience of parking on the street rather than walk- ing the distance from the garage to the building. That, in his opinion, if the recommended additional parking space is approved by the Council, the 10' x 20' requirement should be modified to eight or nine feet by twenty feet which would be sufficient. That should the Council determine to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission the ordinance proposed to be adopted should not be an emergency ordinance as this would result in hardship for those purchasers of land anticipating building under the present ordinance. Mr. Benjamin, 1220 Lima St., Burbank: That an emergency ordinance in this matter would result in hardship for those purchasers of property planning to build under the present ordinance. That the setback require- ments plus the easement does not leave much space for an apartment building from which the developer expects a return of his investment; and that other areas adjacent or nearby to Arcadia require only one, or one and a half parking spaces per dwelling unit and find that sufficient. Mr. D. Nagy of Granada Hills: That Granada Hills requires only 3/4 space for each apartment unit, Los Angeles one space, Baldwin Park 1-1/2 spaces and Alhambra one space. That the proposed two spaces is premature and a matter that should be considered in the future. To Councilman Phillip's query as to approximately how many units would be lost by the proposed increase in parking space, Mr. Nagy replied that he thought between three to five apartment units. Mr. Ralph Burston, 515 Fairview Avenue, Arcadia: That as a developer of considerable apartment property in Arcadia he had never been aware of lack of parking facilities; that such space was available but that tenants did not avail themselves of such space but preferred parking on the street rather than walking the distance from the parking facilities to the I apartment house; that parking on the street created a traffic hazard; that if additional off street parking is necessary other methods could be utilized, such as using the front setback for parking; that he did not believe the survey made by the Planning Department is entirely accurate; that on street parking will continue until prohibition is enforced. That with regard to Councilman Phillips' inquiry as to the estimated loss of units if additional parking space is required, he did not believe there would be any such loss but rather that the units would be built cheaper and smaller to compensate for the loss of revenue. He also mentioned that he felt increased apartment house dwellings result in increased population, which in turn results in more revenue for the City. Mrs. Ingrid Isaacson, 216 S. First Avenue: That increased parking facilities would result in loss of outdoor living space and would be reflected in the rent charged to the disadvantage of many; that in the 2. 6-19-62 14:5696- -0 apartment house area between Santa Anita and Second Avenues there is sufficient public transportation to make the need for more than one car per family unnecessary. Mrs. John L. Blake, 419 E. Live Oak Avenue: That she had submitted a communication to the Council which she desired read. Whereupon the City Clerk read said communication in its entirety, expressing opposition to the proposed change on the basis that the present parking space require- ment is sufficient; that on street parking is due to assigned parking space not being used and to insufficient off street parking space in areas developed before the present requirements. I Mr. Bettsinger spoke again, reiterating his op1n10n expressed earlier and adding his version of the contemplated loss in living area by the proposed change. Mr. G. W. Marks, 216 S. First Avenue: That there is ample parking facilities which are not utilized; that in those areas developed prior to present requirements where parking space might not be available, he suggested parking space in commercial areas be utilized. No one else in the audience desired to speak. The Planning Director then summarized the thinking of the Planning Commission and the reasons for its action, in substance, to wit: That in the past one, and one and a half parking spaces were adequate but that the primary consideration is the future development of the City and the standards for future development; that there is definite need for the proposed two off street parking spaces for each dwelling unit due to accelerated building of apartment units and the safety factor involved in the lack of pedestrian walks and the increasing number of automobiles due to lack of good public transportation. Mayor Butterworth ordered introduced into evidence and made a part of the hearing' the'staff report'dated June 13, 1962, entitled: "Comparative Study R-3 Zoning to Land Use" of the Planning Department, together with maps and exhibits. The City Manager referred to the all night parking enforcement report dated January 16,1962 submitted to the Council several months ago, which contained nine recommendations, one of which covered off street parking. He stated in part that the report detailed conditions found after a survey of the entire City; that it was noticeable that the greatest concentration of parking on the street occurred ,in the R-3 zone, particularly on Fairview and Arcadia .Avenues and Southview Road; that it was on the basis of protests and the report that the Council rescinded the all night parking prohibition except for commercial vehicles for one year pending possible action on the other recommendations. Mayor Butterworth ordered said report introduced into evidence and made a part of the record. I The City Manager also advised that a communication received from the Chief of Police recommended the adoption of an ordinance requiring two car spaces per dwelling unit in the R-3 zone. The City Attorney commented in part that the Planning Commission is aware of the possibility of smaller apartments being built if more parking space is to be provided and has given consideration to increasing the minimum requirements for floor space in a given unit to offset the effect of the proposed ordinance; that it has also considered the requirement of side- walks in areas where indicated, and will probably conside~ requiring a certain amount of open spaces in conjunction with the units to prevent increasing the density and to offset the loss of space required for additional parking. Also that the Planning Commission recommends that the Council consider placing in immediate effect the proposed additional parking space requirement to prevent last minute plans being submitted in order to get in under the wire. The Planning Director added that the staff also recommends that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance as an emergency ordinance. 3. 6-19-62 HEARING (Anderson) (f;~ / INDEXED 14: 5697 ~ ~ Mayor Butterworth ordered admitted into evidence and made a part of the hearing the report dated May 16, 1962 to the Planning Commission from the Planning Department on the subject of off street parking requirements in Zone R-3. There being no further discussion Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser MOVED that the recommendations of the Planning Commission, embodied in its Resolution No. 446 be approved. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser further MOVED that inasmuch as an emergency ordinance is necessary in this instance for preserving the public peace, health and safety, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare such ordinance establishing off street two car parking spaces per dwelling unit in Zone R-3. Councilman Turner seconded the motion. I The City Attorney advised that he was prepared to present three emergency ordinances dealing with the subject and that in his opinion the matter qualifies as an emergency measure under the City Charter and under the provisions of the Government Code. The above motion was then carried unanimously. The City Attorney commented that the said ordinances would be read in full later in the meeting. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on the appeal from Planning Commission Resolution No. 447 approving the request for modification of rear yard setback requirements for real property located at 1833 E1 Vista Circle. The Planning Director displayed a map of the subject and adjacent property and explained that the owners of 1833 E1 Vista Circle propose to erect a master bedroom and bath at the rear of the present house and requested modification of the rear yard setback requirements; that the request was approved by the Modification Committee and appealed by Mr, and Mrs. John Mac Hunt and that the Planning Commission sustained the decision of the Modification Committee. The City Clerk advised that no communications had been received in the matter other than the appeal from Mr. and Mrs. Hunt. Mayor Butterworth then inquired if anyone in the audience desired to speak to the matter. Mr. John Mac L. Hunt, 1827 E1 Vista Circle, addressed the Council and stated in part that the proposed construction would depreciate the value of his property to the extent of $1500 to $2000 in that it would shut off their view and would intrude upon their privacy in the use of their rear yard. I Mr. Herbert Anderson (the applicant) addressed the Council and stated in part that it was necessary to have the additional space for his expand- ing family; that the building wall prevented any intrusion into Mr. Hunt's rear yard privacy; that because of the existing wall Mr. Hunt's property does not presently enjoy a rear yard view; and that he has received the approval of six adjacent neighbors to his proposed expansion. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously_ 4. 6-19-62 I FORMER LIBRARy SITE (Supplemental Committee Report) 3700 14: 5698 --> Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the Council affirm the decision of the Modification Committee, sustain the reco~endation of the Planning Commission and approve the application of Herbert D. and Mary Ann Anderson f~r a modification of the rear yard setback requirements to allow the erection of a master bedroom and bath at the rear of the present house located at 1833 E1 Vista Circle. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips submitted a supplemental report of the Committee on proposals received by the City for disposition of the former library site and summarized said report in part as follows: (Report on file in office of the City Clerk). Martin and Stevens, co-partners, 2304 Huntington Drive: Proposed that the land be subordinated, for financing purposes. Committee did not feel this in best interests of the City and recommend their deposit check in the amount of $6500 be returned. James E. Peterson, General Contractor, 332 South Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena: Provided for a 30 day option (deposit check $500) and deposit insufficient OCNDEXED and recommend that deposit check be returned. , Councilman Phillips stated that the Committee on this matter is of the opinion that a satisfactory executed agreement will be in the hands of said Committee during the coming week and that it is recommended that this meeting adjourn to June 26,1962 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of receiving a final report of the Committee. Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the Council accept the supplemental report as submitted and that the offers indicated therein be rejected and the deposit checks returned as recommended. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. R-3 ZONING Mayor Butterworth requested the Planning Director to send copies of the STUDY Comparative Study of &-3 Zoning to Land Use, dated June 13,1962 and . prepared by the Planning Department, to the members of the School Board, ~~ ~ Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent in Charge of G/ V Business Administration of the School Board. O:NDEXED REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22199 (Approved) ~ '/ d (p I INDEXED MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revised tentative map of Tract No. 22199, located on the east side of First Avenue, about 884 feet north of Camino Real, opposite the Dana School, consisting of two properties known as 1406 and 1332 South First Avenue, containing 1.8 acres proposed to be divided into eight single family lots, subject to the following conditions as contained in its communication of June 13,1962: 1. Dedicate "A" Street 60 feet wide instead of the 50 foot width, with five foot planting easements as shown. 2. Remove all buildings and structures within the tract boundary, or, if any are to remain, they shall comply with all building code and yard requirements in all respects. All building removals and re- locations shall be complete prior to the signing of the final map. 3. Remove all trees from the street right of way. 4. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 5. Rearrange the side lines of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 to make uniform widths at the building line. 6. Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. Improvements, grading, grades and drainage shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Minimum grade of 0.4% will be required. 5. 6-19-62 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22278 (Denied) ,EfQCJ1 TRACT INDEXED NO. 27219 A ~'" . ...:- ~~~ t . ZONE ~NDEXED Mayor Butterworth declared that since no action can be taken until time VARIANCE for appeal elapses the zone variance request of William B. Ward to (Ward) allow building at 110 LaPorte Street to be used for light manufacturing (Planning Commission Resolution No. 452) will be held over until the next Council meeting (July 3,1962). CHARLESTON CLUB (Entertain- ment Permit) a~~ {i?~ '#,5, p; llIDEXED 14: 5699-11 7. Pay the following fees: Installation of street trees Installation of street name signs Installation of steel street light poles 8 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 $76.50 70.00 230.00 200.00 Total $576.50 8. A covenant in form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded agreeing that for the purpose of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code the exterior boundary line of said tract shall constitute the rear lot lines of lots 3 to 6 inclusive. I MOTION by Councilman Phillips, secontled by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and disapprove,.the tentative 'map of Tract No. 22278, proposed to be located on the westerly extension of Los Altos Avenue toward Florence Ayenue and consisting of 8 lots. At the request of the Planning Director and the applicant, Mayor Butter- worth ordered Councilmanic action on the final map of Tract No. 27219 be postponed until the matter is reinstated by the applicant. Mr, Charles Greenstreet, President of the Arcadia Community Theatre Group, addressed the Council and presented Mr. Roy Guild, past President of said group, and requested permission to present four performances (June 20-21 and 27-28, 1962) of a melodrama at the Charleston Club, 131~ East Huntington Drive, subject to the subsequent approval of the entertainment permit which he understood the proprietor of said club has requested. He explained that at the time the group was asked to perform it had not been aware of the necessity of the owner of the business having to secure an entertainment permit; that the agreement between the group and the owner was to the effect that a donation of $1.00 would be charged patrons; that such money would then be turned over to the theatre group for its building fund, and that these performances were being used as a fund raising project. The City Attorney explained the situation in detail, stating in part that the theatre group itself does not require a permit but the operator of the establishment does inasmuch as the place where the theatre group proposes to perform is a business estab1ishmen~ and the proprietor proposes to continue his business during the performance and that is a business providing entertainment for profit. I -The City Attorney continued, that the evil that the Council sought to guard against in the adoption of the permit system for certain types of businesses might not be present in this immediate situation, but that a result of this type of application could be to encourage other establishments in the city to seek the bringing in of entertainment of one type or another under similar arrangements in the hope that they could circumvent the ordinance and actually provide entertainment, which, because of the non-profit nature of the group would encourage them to think they could slip through some of the minor openings of the ordinance. That there are three possible waivers of provisions of the ordinance, to wit: 1) as to existing businesses, 2) as to businesses for which a permit has already been issued, and 3) as a non-profit organization. 6. 6-19-62 I PAR 3 GOLF COURSE LEASE j- /0'1 iINDEXED I 14:5700-1 The City Attorney then inquired of Mr. Greenstreet whether it was intended to solicit donations or would they make a charge, to which Mr. Greenstreet replied that it was difficult to differentiate, that he did not think they could turn anybody away but doubted if anyone will come in without making a donation. The City Clerk interpolated that an application filed by the operator of The Charleston Club indicates that there will be a cover charge. The City Attorney then continued that under the statement contained in the application there is no question but that it will take a permit, and that there is no provision in the ordinance for any waiver under the circumstances. He suggested that if the Council is interested in removing the theatre group fro~ an untenable position it could go on with its scheduled performance under a slightly different setup without creating a precedent, namely by making no charge, letting them make a plea for donations in a proper manner. General discussion ensued and suggestions were made, such as satisfying the License Officer that the theatre group would on those occasions of performance take over the entire premises and that usual business could not be conducted directly or indirectly; that inasmuch as the entertain- ment is provided at no charge to the management, it was doubtful there would be fo110w<up by other organizations on the same basis; and that the group adjust its situation to conform with the law. There being no further discussion, Councilman Turner MOVED that the Council grant permission to the Arcadia Community Theatre Group to present four performances (June 20-21,1962 and 27-28, 1962) of a melodrama at The Charleston Club, 131\ East Huntington Drive, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and License Officer as to the method of operation;- Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the request of Mr. Joseph A. Piuma, sole owner of the Arcadia Golf Company, to make certain changes in the lease between the City of Arcadia as Lessor' and the Arcadia Recreational Development Company as Lessee" and the following determinations were made by the Council: 1. Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that said lease remain constant on any matter pertaining to the sale or distribution of liquor (paragraph 18). Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. 2. Request of applicant to assign said lease to a partnership consisting of Joseph A. Piuma, his son John R. Piuma, his daughter Eleanor Ann Ciocca, and her husband Alfred H. Ciocca and that without further approval of Council, consent be given to transfer the lease to a corporation if, as and when it is formed in accordance with the provisions of the partnership agreement. Mr. Joseph A. Piuma addressed the Council and explained his reasons for desiring to incorporate; adding that it would be called Piuma Enterprises, Inc.; that he was willing to provide that if the golf course is ever offered for sale the City will receive first refusal; that the stock- holders of the corporation would consist of the immediate members of his family, consisting of his wife, children, son in law and in time his grandchildren. Mayor Butterworth stated in part that he felt the Council would be will- ing to comply with this request provided 100% of the stock of the proposed corporation will be held by members of Mr. Piuma's immediate family, to wit: his wife, children and grandchildren and no one else, and that any assignment or alienation of stock apart from members of his immediate family will, at the option of the City Council, work a termination of the lease unless the Council approves such assignment. 7. 6-19-62 RECESS BID AWARD (Water Dept.) -:f- 9 ~ ~' ...... . INDEXED 14:5701-8' Upon Mr. Piuma affirming that he had no intention of having anyone except his family as stated become a stockholder of the proposed corporation, Councilman Turner ~ that the Council authorize the assignment of the,said lease to the family partnership as requested, and later to a corporation formed pursuant to the partnership agreement, the latter assignment subject to the condition that 100% of the corporate stock be retained by Mr. Piuma, his wife, children, son in law, and grandchildren, said lease to be cancellable at the option of the City at any time for violation of such condition. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. 3. MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously ,that the temporary parking property known as Parcel C be made Permanent Parking Property and that as soon as the dump is filled that Parcel D be included in Parcel A. I 4. MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that with regard to that triangle of land occupied by the Boys Christian League, which the Lessee wishes to be released to the City, that Council not release said land from the lease at this time but that the staff pursue the disposition or leasing of that land and at a later date the Council reconsider and modify the lease to that effect. 5. MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Paragraph 27 be amended to change the address of the Lessee for the purpose of giving notice. 6. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that an additional five year option be granted the Lessee. 7. MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the lease amendments in accordance with the above motions; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement modifying the lease accordingly, and that the balance of the lease remain as is except as specifically modified by motion. Mayor Butterworth declared a recess at 10:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 P.M. The following bids received June 18, 1962 for Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining Water Mains in Place: 1. Clean and cement mortar line in place approximately 8,900 linear feet of water main. United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centri1ine Div., Raymond International Inc. $18,896 24,692 30,575 I 34,725 2. Clean and cement mortar line, where special access is required, approximately 25 fittings and 3 valves. United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centriline Div. No Charge No Charge n,960 No Charge 3. Remove and replace approximately 11 valve bonnets to remove cement mortar. United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centriline Div. $110 No Charge 525 825 8. 6-19-62 I I 14:5702-1" 4. Remove and replace approximately four obstructions in water main. United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centriline Div. No charge $220 305 400 Total Estimate United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centriline Div. $19,006 24,912 33,365 35,950 Optional Bid Item 5 - Clean and cement mortar line in place approximately 5,650 linear feet of 12 inch cast iron water main. United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centriline Div. $9,243 13,680 22,075 21,215 Total bid including optional bid item. United Concrete Pipe Corp. Pipe Linings, Inc. B. W. Perovich Centriline Div. $28,249 38,592 55,440 57,165 Councilman Phillips MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent; that a contract for all bid items, including the optional bid item be awarded to the low bidder United Concrete Pipe 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 and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth None ABSENT: None HELIPORT The City Manager submitted cost estimates and prints indicating two--designs of a heliport or helistop that could be constructed on the site north of the City Hall, the cost estimate for a 50 foot square pad being $1,575 and for a 25 foot square pad $959.25. (Cost of lights not included). Councilman Turner stated that in his opinion there is heliport services Jq oS- presently available within short distances of the City which supply better quality service than the proposed heliport can provide and that he, there- fore, MOVED that the Council deny the recommendation of the City Manager for INDEXED any size heliport. Councilman Balser seconded the motion. Councilman Reibo1d stated that he thought the proposed heliport is a start and that it should go forward. The above motion received the Aye vote of Councilmen Balser and Turner and the No vote of Councilmen Reibo1d, Phillips and Mayor Butterworth. Further discussion regarding helicopter service companies interested in using the stop for taxi service on call, rates charged, lights, etc. ensued. Councilman Phillips then MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize him to proceed with the construction of a 25 foot square pad at the estimated cost of $959.25, lights not to be installed at this time, and that he be directed to submit to the Council regulations for the use of the heliport. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: 9. 6-19-62 CADWALLADER PROPERTY (Exercise of Option) j q fr/J INDEXED 14:5703-/0 AYES: NOES: Councilmen Phillips, Reibo1d, Butterworth Councilmen Balser, Turner - ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that June 27, 1962 is the last date for exercising the option to purchase Lot 27, Tract 6860 and a part of Lot 3, Block 84, Santa Anita Tract, known as the Cadwallader property; that the purchase price of said property is $105,000 with $5000 having been paid upon the execution of the option, leaving a balance of $100,000. The City Manager added that if the option is exercised and the property acquired by the City, it is proposed to move the Water Department yards and warehouse facilities from their present location at 67 West Orange Grove to existing buildings on this site, pending future plans for consolidation of Department of Public Works and Water facilities and a decision as to location of new reservoir in connection with the City's St. Joseph water wells and storage. I Councilman Turner MOVED that the City Council authorize the sum of $100,000 to be appropriated from Water Fund Earned Surplus Account No. 291 to Major Products, Item 11, Property Acquisition (Cadwallader property) and that the option to purchase said Cadwallader property be exercised. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NonEl ABSENT: None TRAFFIC MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried CONTROL unanimously that the matter of signalization of the intersection at Live (Greenfield Oak and Greenfield Avenue be held pending a study by the Arcadia Chamber ~{&~ of CommercEl as requested in its letter of June 14,1962. TRAFFIC a MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried CONTROL NDEXElhnanimous1y that the Council authorize the City Manager and the Director (Foothill) of Public Works to enter into necessary negotiations with the State ~ ~" Division of Highways in an endeavor to have it proceed with the original .~ plans as proposed for the traffic control project on Foothill Boulevard. RADIO OCNDEXE~Discussion was held on the matter of Station KMAX fm proposed development BROADCAST of a' pub1i~ service program for several San Gabriel Valley cities, (Council including the broadcasting of Council meetings wherein it was proposed Meetings) that Arcadia would be included once each month. The Councilmen expressed their individual opinions on the matter in favor of and opposed to the idea. co " \f>~ ~ t::ND1i:;fFl, TRACT NO. 25782 (Final) \1> I. INDEXED WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION PREMIUM Councilman Phillips MOVED that Council reject the proposed broadcasting of the Arcadia Council meetings once each month. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which received the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips NOES: Councilmen Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold then MOVED that the City Manager be instructed to contact the manager of Station KMAX as to the procedures used in such broadcasts and to report back to the Council. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. I MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Water Superintendent be approved and that the City accept the improvements in Tract No. 25782 for maintenance and the surety bond deposited by the subdivider be released. The City Manager advised that certain payments for insurance renewals must be made prior to the close of the fiscal year and that the total payments for the fiscal year are estimated to be $80,221.63 ($64,800 having been budgeted). MOTION ,by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council acc~pt the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Controller and authorize the sum of $15,421.63 to be transferred to Account No. 409-61 Insurance and Fidelity Bonds from the following accounts: 10. 6-19-62 ADMISSION TAX TRANSFER I FUND TRANSFER (Departmental) RESOLUTION INO. 3495 (Talley) ." "'j 14:5704 409-28 Council Contingency 409-48 General City - Elections 423-10 Civil Defense 424-41 Health & Sanitation $12,405.21 868.45 647.97 1,500.00 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sum of $214,129.40, being the net admission tax receipt received from the Los Angeles Turf Club, be transferred from Unappropriated Surplus Account No. 290 in the General Fund to Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following budget adjustment be made to prevent department expenditures from exceeding department appropriations inasmuch as unexpended appropriation balances in certain departmental budgets will not be adequate to meet the necessary expenditures prior to the end of the fiscal year: AMOUNT !Q FROM No. 423-10(Civi1 Defense) 401-31 (City Council Official Meetings) 402-3 (City Manager - Temporary & Overtime Summer Intern for 3 weeks in June) 406-41 (Personnel - Medical Examinations) 407-3 (Attorney-Temporary & Overt ime) 434-16 (Garage - Vehicle Repairs) $410 $245 No. 423-10 (Civil Defense) $100 $200 $500 1 No. 423-10 (Civil Defense) No. 423-10 (Civil Defense) No. 433-E-38 (Street Dept.) Debt Service,'27 Water Unappropriated Surplus Debt Service, '27 Water Interest Appropriation. $160 No. 409-48 (General City Elections 407-3 (Attorney-Temporary & Overtime) . AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3495, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE OF LESLIE M. TALLEY." MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3495 be waived: AYES: NOES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3495 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. 6-19-62 PERSONNl!L (Stenton) PROPOSED CITY TAX RAn RESOLUTION NO. 3494 ORDINANCE No. 1178 (Emergency - Introduced & Adopted) 14:5705 MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and that a 37 calendar day sick leave of absence without pay for the period from May 25,1962 through June 30, 1962 (24 working days) be approved for Margaret Stenton, General Clerk, Department of Public Works, and that such leave not constitute an interruption of service. Extensive discussion was held on the possibility of reducing the City's tax rate from $1.10 to $1.05 per hundred dollars assessed valuation. In substance Councilman Reibo1d opposed the tax rate cut on the basis that it would not be financially sound and Councilman Phillips that in such event the City would be operating on deficit financing. Mayor Butterworth in substance favored a reduction at this time and an increasel in the future if necessary. Councilmen Balser and Turner felt that the City's reserves were substantial enough to warrant a tax reduction. Councilman Phillips MOVED that the Council levy a tax rate of $1.10. There was no second to Councilman Phillips' motion and further discussion ensued, after which Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion which received the following roll call: AYES: Councilmen Phillips, Reibo1d NOES: Councilmen Balser, Turner, Butterworth ABSENT: None Inasmuch as the tax rate cannot be officially set until August when assessment figures are available, Councilman Balser then ~ that as an administrative guide to the City Manager in the preparation of the forthcoming budget, the City Council indicate its intention to levy a tax rate of $1.05. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Turner, Butterworth NOES: Councilmen Phillips, Reibo1d ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3494, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED VARIANCE FOR A SECOND DWELLING AT 931 SOUTH EIGHTH AVENUE." MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3494 be waived: , , AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Turner further MOVED that Resolution No. 3494 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Turner, Butterworth NOES: Councilman Reibo1d ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 1178, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9255.2.8 OF THE ARCADIA M1JNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REQUIRED PARKING SPACES IN ZONE R-3." MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1178 be introduced: 12. 6-19-62 I ORDINANCE NO. 1179 (Em.ergency - Adopted) 01lJlINANCE NO. 1180 (Ilmergency - Adopted) COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION 14:5706 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No, 1178 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None T~e City Attorney presented and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 1179, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9255.2.8 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REQUIRED PARKING SPACES IN ZONE R-3." Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that Ordinance No. 1179 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Butterworth,' NOES: Councilman Turner ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 1180, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH INCREASED OFF STREET PARKING STANDARDS." MOTION by Councilman Balser that Ordinance No. 1180 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Butterworth ordered filed the following notices of proposed annexations as they have no effect on Arcadia: Nos. 283; 285, 286.and 287 - City of E1 Monte No. 1962-2 City of San Gabriel AUDI~NCE No one in the audience desired to address the Council. PARTICIPATION RaSOLUTION NO. 3496 I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3496, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1833 EL VISTA CIRCLE IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3496 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibo1d further MOVED that Resolution No. 3496 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. 6-19-62 CALL FOR BIDS (Legal Advertising) 2f /8' tNDEXED COMMUNICATIONS /T LEAGUE OF ~ : WOMEN VOTERS SIERRA MADRE REZONING (/7~ INDEXED DUARTE ROAD BUSINESSMEN ~ ADJOURNMENT 14:5707 Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Clerk and that she be authorized to call for bids for legal advertising for the fiscal year 1962-63, said bids to be opene' Jun~ 29, 1962, and submitted to the Council at its regular meeting of July 3, 1962. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a communication dated June 12, 1962 addressed to Mayor Butterworth from the League of Women Voters of Arcadia, making recommendations of persons qualified in their opinion to serve on the City's various Boards and Commissions. Mayor Butterworth ordered said communication filed.' I The City Clerk read a petition dated June 19, 1962, containing approximately 24 signatures of residents on E1 Vista Circle and Anita Crest Drive, requesting the Council to intervene on their behalf with the City of Sierra Madre in the matter of the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 by Sierra Madre of property immediately north of the petitioners. Councilman Phillips MOVED that Mayor Butterworth write to the Mayor of Sierra Madre suggesting that Sierra Madre take into consideration the fact that all of the City of Arcadia's land in that vicinity is zoned R-l. The City Clerk read a communication dated June 16,1962 from a group of Duarte Road businessmen indicating in substance that small retail businesses are suffering major losses in sales because of road repair and construction over relatively long periods of time in that area. Upon the Director of Public Works stating that every effort is made to consolidate construction in order to avoid as much inconvenience as possible to the businesses in the area, Mayor Butterworth requested the City Manager to respond to the communication advising that the City will attempt to make a special effort on their behalf in order to expedite construction and avoid inconvenience to them in every possible way. At 11:59 P.M. Mayor Butterworth ordered the meeting adjourned to June 26,1962 at 7:00 P.M. ~0~ ATTEST: &~2 t?'~~~ City Clerk I 14. 6-19-62