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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 2,1960 I ':~.'NVOCATION '. PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES (1-19-60 and 1-26-60) PENDING AGENDA 04865 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1960 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, california, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., February 2, 1960. The Invocation was offered by the Rev. Lyndell Cheeves, Pastor of the Arcadia Church of Christ. , Mayor Reibold led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Phillips, Reibold Councilman Jacobi The minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1960 and the Regular Adjourned Meeting of January 26, 1960 were not submitted; therefore no action was taken. Mayor Reibold called for Item 2 of the Pending Agenda, regarding Personnel Board recommendation re various features of the 5-step salary plan which Council had taken under advisement on September 1, 1959. Councilman Phillips stated that although this matter had been presented to Council prior to the association with the City of the present City Manager, he had since reviewed it and sent his recommendations to the Personnel Board. Councilman Phillips then moved that the matter be removed from Pending Agenda so that it might appear on an agenda as a recommendation from the Personnel Board in the regular course of events. Mayor Reibold inquired if anyone in the audience not heard at the previous Council meeting (January 19, 1960) desired to be heard at this time on the matter of the proposed amendment of certain sections of the , ./ Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to Zones R-o north and south of ~ /, ~_~ Huntingt9u Drive and Zone R-l, the Hearing on same having been continued ~ ~ ~ on January 19, 1960 to this meeting. No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried lliDEXED unanimously. HEARING (Lot Size) I Councilman Phillips reported that the CounCil, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, had given due consideration to the opinions expressed by interested persons at the various hearings; had fully reviewed and considered the subject and had determined as follows: ZONE R-O - NORTH OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE Minimum lot area Minimum lot width at front building line Minimum lot depth COUNCIL'S DETERMINATION 15,000 sq.ft. PRESENT ORDINANCE 10,000 s.f. PLANNING COMMISSION 20,000 's. f. 100 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 80 ft. 80 ft. 1. 2-2-60 04866 (Hearing Lot Size - Continued) )/?; HEARING (R-3) Jr';'~ "v lv Il'IDEXl!;JJ, \;;\0 ~ ZONE R-O - SOUTH OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE COUNCIL'S PLANNING DETERMINATION COMMISSION PRESENT ORDINANCE Minimum lot area Minimum lot width at front building line Minimum lot depth 12,500 sq. ft. 10,000 s.f. 15,000 s.f. 100 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft. 125 ft. 80 ft. None ZONE R-l Minimum lot area Minimum lot width at front building line Minimum lot depth 7,500 sq. ft. I 9,000 s.f. 7,500 s.f. 75 ft. 100 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. 75 ft. None Councilman Phillips then moved that, with the exception of the changes as set forth above, Council accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed amendment of the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to Zone R-O north and south of Huntington Drive and Zone R-l and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance in accordance therewith. To Mayor Reibold's comment that the change in the lot depth in R-l Zone might lead to some hardship cases, Councilman Phillips stated that these would be so few that it would unnecessarily confuse the issue to mention them specifically and that any such case that desired to do so could seek relief through a,zone variance. Both Councilmen camphouse and Balser concurred in this statement. Whereupon Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Clerk advised that this is a continued hearing from December 1, 1959 and January 19, 1960, on Planning Commission Resolution No. 351 recommending amendment of Section 7-B of Ordinance No. 760 as it pertains to R-3 regulations. Mayor Reibold inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard on this matter who had not spoken at the previous hearings. Mr. Don Betzinger, 12 Yorkshire Drive, addressed the Council and questioned them on several aspects of the proposed amendment and Mayor Reibold advised him that his questions had been answered at previous hearings and had been taken into consideration by the Council, and would be discussed during the course of this hearing. Councilman Camphouse stated that Council had deliberated on the matter and that the following determinations had been made: I COUNCIL 'S DETERMINATION PLANNING COMMISSION PRESEl ORDINJ Apartment 750 sq. ft. average with 600 sq. ft. minimum 750 sq.ft. None Parking Space 1-1/2 covered 1-1/2 covered 1-1/4 per unit parking Area 10 x 20 - no reference to obstructions 10 x 20 8 x 20 2. 2-2-60 04857 . "..;, ::. :: ~". f : . . '~'. ':.-~..1 (Hearing - R-3 - Continued) COUNCIL 'S DETERMINATION PLANNING COMMISSION l?RESENT ORDINANCE Driveway 10 ft. If more than 125 ft. long or to serve more than 12 parking spaces, must be 20 feet wide or two 10 ft. driveways 10 ft. 8 ft. I Paved 9 ft. and 20 ft. driveways to be paved 18 ft. Unobstructed except for eave overhang. Dirt Garage No detached garage in front of main building. Maximum of 35% of total frontage of building may be used for garage. Underground parking If floor level first floor is more than 2 ft. above curb grade base- ment to be counted as a story 1/2 of underground not counted as storage Lot Area per Living Unit 1500 sq. ft. 1800 s.f. 750 s.f. Tandem parking None 2 spaces per unit None Councilman Camphouse then moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Camphouse further moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as outlined in their Resolution No. 351 regarding amendment of Section 7-B of Ordinance No. 760,as it pertains to R-3 regulations, with the exception of the changes as outlined above, and authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance in accordance therewith. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser commented that there had been objections to the 750 square foot average and 600 square foot minimum, but it had been pointed out th~t the 600 square foot minimum served a useful purpose such as an apartment for a caretaker; that the changes made were of such a minor nature and based on hearings held by both the Planning Commission and the Council and in his opinion were in the interest of good planning. t Mayor Reibold felt that the many months of work done by the Planning Commission in this matter was a step in the right direction toward the elimination in Arcadia of low cost apartments. He added that the next item on the agenda was a further step in this direction. HEARING (New Zone R-3-R) Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 357 recommending the creation of a new zone entitled R-3-R, which is a restricted multiple family zone, and requested a resume of the proposed uses in said zone. ~~ The City Attorney then summarized the matter substantially as follows: I~ That if Council accepts the recommendation of the Planning Commission )1 lY' it would create merely a new zone classification that would of itself ~ place no property in that particular zone, but that in the future there may be certain areas which should be multiple family zones but not of JJio~4ED quite the same density or intensity of inhabitation that is presently permitted even under the recommendations that were made to the present R-3 Zone and even as modified by Council's motion this evening. 3. 2-2-60 \' \ 04868 (R-3-R COhtinued) (Floor Area) (Signs) (Parking) (Building Height) (yard) (Lot Area) (Plot Plan) i The proposed new use would permit any use permitted in the R-2 zone; would permit multiple family dwellings and group houses, bungalow courts, averaging not less than 1000 square feet of floor area per dwelling unit, no more than six dwelling units to be located in any one building. It would permit the usual accessory uses and restrict signs to one unlighted sign not exceeding a square foot in area attached to the building and parallel with it, and identifying only the occupant of the building; permits a little larger for sale or for rent sign, then a larger sign for identification of the entire premises. I It would permit at least two parking spaces, one of which would be in a roofed garage or carport, each parking space to be located back of the required front yard of unobstructed area of not less than 10 x 20 feet, individually accessible, including not less than a 25 foot turning radiu That all parking areas are to be paved; that the required driveway shall not supply any of the off-street parking; no detached garage or carport to be erected in front of the main building if located on the front half of the lot; that if a garage or carport is attached to and part of the main building it be not more than 35% of the total frontage; that drive- ways are to be 10 feet wide with 9 feet of paving, unobstructed except for eave overhang which shall not exceed more than 3 feet; that if the driveway serves more than 12 required parking spaces or is more than 125 feet long it shall be 20 feet wide, paved to the width of 18 feet, or two driveways each paved 9 feet. That the transitional use would permit a public parking area where the side of a lot in the residential zone abuts a lot zoned for commercial or industrial purposes, no part of such transitional use to be located further than 75 feet from the less restricted zone. Building height is restricted to two stories or 35 feet and no portion of the building within 100 feet of the front lot line shall exceed one story in height. The front yard shall be not less than 25% of the depth of the lot or 25 feet, with an average clause to make it conform to the neighborhood. The side yards on interior lots shall be 10 foot side yards and the rear yard 20 feet and the distance between separate buildings on the same lot not less than 25 feet. The lot area shall be 3000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit and the gross building area shall not exceed 35% of the total area of the lot. Before issuance of any permit for any structure in such zone a plot plan and elevation shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commiss and in approving same the Planning Commission shall require such walls, fences, paved areas, planting areas, setbacks and other conditions as it, '1' , may deem necessary for the protection of adjacent property or in the interest of the public welfare, and compliance with all such requirement shall be shown on the final plans submitted to the Building Department prior to the issuance of any permit. Mayor Reibold then declared the hearing open and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the recommendations set forth by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 357. No one desiring to be heard Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Councilman Balser stated that he was very much in favor of this new zone, it being an attempt to arrive at a zone which will encourage the building of luxurious apartments in Arcadia, but that in view of the lack of audience enthusiasm or participation, he would move that Council take the matter under advisement as a Committee of the Whole, ::and:"that;:it be 4. 2-2-60 (R-3-R - Continued) I ORDINANCE No. 1074 (Introduced) LOT SPLIT No. 276 (Tentative) I d~3~ l.NDEX.l:a;l 04869 , placed again on the agenda for the February 16, 1960 Council meeting. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion, and suggested that the City Manager tabulate the recommendations on this matter, comparing them :':'.. >,," with R-3 requirements. The City Attorney mentioned that one person, appearing before the Planning Commission, had indicated a desire to build the type of apart- ment house contemplated but had pointed out that he could not afford to do so unless it were in an area where others would have to build similar apartments; that should anyone else build close-by under the maximum requirements of the present R-3 zone the value of his property would be deteriorated. Mayor Reibold commented that he felt this new zone comes under the category of long term future planning, but that this type of planning,' should be done far enough in advance to prevent any deterioration that might otherwise take place. The motion made by Councilman Balser and seconded by Councilman Camphouse was thereafter carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented for the first time, read the title and explained the content of Ordinance No. 1074, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SECOND AVENUE IN SAID CITY IN ZONE C-2 AND ZONE D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)." 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. 1074 be waived. AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Councilman Phillips further moved that Ordinance No. 1074 be introduced. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion by Councilman Balser that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the request of Edna M. Perkinson, 1301 Mayflower Avenue for Lot Split No. 276. He added that this same request had been denied on two previous occasions; that the width of the lots would be below the minimum required by ordinance and below the width of the majority of the lots in the immediate vicinity and that conditions in the area have not changed since the original requested lot split. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion. Mr. John McLaughlin addressed the Council, stating in part that he was aware that the size of the lots when split would be below the minimum required by ordinance but that he had been unable to purchase any additional land from the abutting property owners; that he planned to build two houses on the two lots costing approximately $23,000.00 each which, in his opinion, would enhance the value of the area and that said area did not warrant the building of only one house on the entire lot which would cost approximately $45,000.00. He also asked if Council had any suggestions to offer. In the general discussion that ensued it was the consensus of the Council that to divide this lot into two parcels would bring them too far below the minimum permitted under the City's ordinance. 5. 2-2-60 < 04Bd"O '; :\ ~ - (Lot Split No. 276 - Continued) LOT SPLIT No'. 277 (Tentative) If. lP? L\' ~ INDEXED LOT SPLIT No. 278 (Tentative) I gGct)~ IUIDEXED ZONE VARIANCE (Holy Angels Church) ZONE CHANGE (Caler) TRACT No. 24? tl1/q ~ .INDEXED POLICE CARS f'?O Jtv o!JIDEX&. Mayor Reibold then called for a roll call vote on the motion already made, which was carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 277 - Charles K. Stacey, 1312 S. Fourth Avenue, upon compliance with the following conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. 3. Remove all structures from parcel No.2. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 278 - Norman Kline and Marjorie Whittaker, 1020 W. Huntington Drive, upon compliance with the following conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. 3. File a covenant agreeing that parcel No. 2 and the east one-half of Lot 7, Tract No. 2731 shall be used as one building site and the existing residence at 1014 ~. Huntington Drive will be removed prior to any further building on the site. Mayor Reibold declared that since no action can be taken until time for appeal elapses (February 5, 1960) the zone variance request of the Holy Angels Church to allow the property at 910 and 924 Holly Avenue to be used for parochial school playground and for church parking (Planning Commission Resolution No. 358) will be held over until the appeal period has passed. Planning Commission Resolution No. 358 recommending denial of application of Paul B. Caler and others for change of zone from R-3 to C-3 on property located from 745 to 917 West Duarte Road (north side). Said matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be scheduled for March ,15, 1960 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that Mr. Lawrence Cook, the attorney for Mr. Max Davis, the subdivider of Tract No. 24311, had requested an additional two weeks or a month within which to report back to the City regarding the results of their meeting with the Staff in an effort to resolve the controversy indicated in this matter, and that he had granted the request. I By reason of the fact that only one bid was received for the two 1959 automobiles owned by the City and in service with the Police Department, said bid being $750.00 for car No. 64 and $305.00 for car No. 63, Councilman Camphouse moved, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize him to reject the bid and return the bidder's cashier's check in the amount of $105.50, and to obtain new offers on the said two vehicles. RACE TRAFFIC The City Manager submitted a report from the Chief of Police on the C~ONTROLV handling of the current Thoroughbred Racing Season traffic which indicated that the changes introduced this year have proven effective S\ ' ~ and that favorable comments from the residents of Arcadia and others ,,'0 ~ 6. 2- 2- 60 (Race Traffic Control - continued) I CALL FOR BIDS (Tree Removal) fi ~ '; (~. ..-" INDEXED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT ,d0~7 --~/ INDEXED TRUCK ROUTES S/.~ ~ .Il'IDEJQ;D STOP SIGNS 5:~ INDE)Qj;D 04871 have exceeded complaints and objections. Said report also stated that as a result of the decline of attendance at the track the expense for extra traffic officers will be below the budget approved by the Council for the racing season, but that due to increased salaries of Arcadia policemen the traffic enforcement costs will be larger than in previous years. In the discussion that ensued, to Councilman Balser's inquiry as to the one-way traffic on Holly Avenue, the feasibility of maintaining it on Saturdays only and the length of time it continued, the City Manager and the Chief of Police replied that although one-way traffic on said street might not be necessary on week days it was necessary on Saturdays and such reversion might cause confusion; that the one-way traffic on said street be continued for the balance of the season and then reviewed. That on week-days the restriction is imposed approximately one hour and on Saturdays approximately an hour and a half, or slightly longer. Mayor Reibold commented that it should be noted that in compliance with the policy of the Council to reduce the time in clearing the traffic from Arcadia streets as much as possible, the time has been cut down from approximately 90 minutes to about 45 minutes. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that the specifications for the removal of trees at Duarte Road from Holly Avenue to Santa Anita Avenue, and the West Parkway of Santa Anita Avenue from Live Oak Avenue to the north City limits, (such bids to be taken on each of the locations separately, with and without stumps being removed by the Contractor) be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids in conformance with said specifications; and that the necessary funds to cover ~he cost of the work be trans- ferred from the Council Contingency Fund, 109-28 to Account No. 132-45, Tree Removal; said bids to be received February 15, 1960 at 11:00 o'clock A.M., with the award to be made at the regular Council meeting, on February 16, 1960; AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a mutual aid agreement for fire protection between the cities of Arcadia, El Monte, Monrovia and Sierra Madre, in form approved by the City Attorney, and that upon such execution all other agreements existing between the cities herein involved for similar mutual aid and fire protection be cancelled; AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing an up-to-date truck route system in the City in accordance with the January, 1960 map prepared by the Department of Public Works showing the preferred routes connecting Arcadia with adjoining cities. ' Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Police Department; authorize the following additions and deletion of stop signs; and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution accordingly: 7. 2- 2- 60 04872 -:. .~. ( . ; -;" ':'; ::<":' (st~p.,Signs - l. ;('''l:LCont~nued) SALARIES (Police and Fire Depts.) )V INDEXED Install boulevard stops on Genoa Street and El Dorado St. at thei~ intersections with Fifth Avenue. 2. Install boulevard stop on Santa Anita Avenue for north bound traffic at Sierra Madre Blvd. 3. Install a boulevard stop sign on Fifth Avenue at its intersection with Longden Ave. 4. Delete the stop sign located on St. Joseph Street at the intersecti with Flower St. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carrie I' 'on roll ~all vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of, the City Manager and authorize the transfer of $14,705.00 from the Council Contingency Account No. 109-29 to the following accounts to cover the salary increase of 5% effective January 1, 1960 granted by the Council on December 1, 1959 to the uniformed members of the Police and Fire Department, :and that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly: 120-1 (police) 121-1 (Fire) Retirement Fund $7,128.00 6,392.00 1.185.00 $14,705.00 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi WATER The City Manager announced that he has appointed Mr. John Grivich as SUPERINTENDENT Water Superintendent for the City of Arcadia effective as of February (Grivi~~ 1, 1960. He added that Mr. Grivich entered Arcadia City service on ~ November 16, 1949 as Senior Pump Man; that he was appointed as ~Il ~f' Assistant Water Superintendent on October 1, 1950; and that on September 2, 1959 he was appointed as Acting Water Superintendent. INDEXED PLANNING COMMISSION (Resignation Wallin) Q~ ~JI~}or INDEm " Communication member of the commitments. from James M. Wallin tendering his resignation as a Planning Commission due to business pressure and other Councilman Camphouse stated in part that he had originally placed Mr. Wallin's name, in nomination for said Commission and that it was not his policy to request anyone to serve on any commission if such service might endanger that person's health, home life or adversely affect his business. That in this instance he felt undue pressure had been brought to bear, particularly with regard to the proposed rezoning of certain areas in West Arcadia, on which matter a petition had been circulated protesting such rezoning and requesting the matter be placee on referendum; that he did not believe all of the purported 2700 signers of said petition (presently filed with the City Clerk) objectee to what Council is endeavoring to accomplish, and that the persons who would be most damaged by the proposed rezoning not being accomplished would be the owners of the older properties involved in the area. To Councilman Camphouse's inquiry as to the action the Council could take if the signature requirement on the aforementioned petition is found to be sufficient to place the matter on referendum, the City Attorney advised in substance that the only prohibition in the Elections Code is that if an ordinance adopted by the Council is staid by the filing of a valid petition Council must either rescind that ordinance or submit it to the people. That if Council rescinds it, or submits it to the people and the people sustain the referendum then Council cannot adopt substantially the same ordinance for a period of 8. 2-2-60 (Planning Commission - Resignation Mr. Wallin) I REFUNDS INDEXED J d~-z.-3 .if-~ z- Z- I BUSINESS PERMIT RENEWALS INDEXE~ g-1t,7 5- /57 d 90 ::? S-I 8'-/v ': ,,\ A" A..I!' ~, ... . '" 04873 one year. That Council would not be pr~Studed from holding further proceedings and taking other action in the same area, but that the same ordinance could not be adopted. In the general discussion that ensued Mayor Reibold stated in part that tnere is both legal and home rule involved in this issue. That although he does not concur with the reasons for the proposed referendum, if the majority of the people reverse the matter then the people would have said in effect that they do not want business in Arcadia in any location, and, in that respect he would suggest that those persons proposing to vote against the rezoning first observe the streets in question, that it might lead them to arrive at the same conclusion reached by both the Planning Commission and the Council. Councilman Phillips stated in part that he believed his interpretation of Councilman Camphouse's statements was that Council acquiesce to the demands of the 2700 signers of the petition at this time, despite the fact that Council feels it is the best possible planning for the area. He added that the City Manager had suggested the employment of a Planning Consultant and touched upon the subject of the difficulties involved in planning in Arcadia, particularly with the advent of the freeway. Councilman Camphouse then further commented in part that in his opinion the ,force behind the petition movement has an ulterior motive. for gain, and that his principal concern is that if the matter does go on referendum and Council is not sustained that it would permanently injure the people referred to as Arcadia's early settlers. Councilman Balser felt that if the signatures on the petition were sufficient that the matter should be placed before the people for a yote and that he also felt it was regrettable that any commissioner is forced to resign because of pressure; that in his eight and a half years of service to the City it has been his experience that every effort has been made to lighten the tax burden and to promote good planning. Referring back to the letter of resignation of Mr. Wallin, Councilman Camphouse moved that it be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk authorize refunds to the following persons, being the unused portions of the investigation fees deposited in connection with their applications for business permits: Don McLeod Post Patrol Agency $13.75 13.75 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that the Council approve the following applications for renewal of business license permits, and that the provisions of Section 18 of ordinance No. 737, applicable to previously licensed businesses, be waived: M.A.C. Vendors, Inc. - amusement game at 100 W. Huntington Dr. Pacific Patrol - private patrol service Rossi, Vincenzo - amusement game at 658 W. Huntington Dr. (payoff) and 1218 S. Baldwin Ave. (Vince's Cafe) Selma Rubbish Company - commercial rubbish collection Valley Charter Bus Service 9. 2-2-60 , ;Hc\87tl f .' _ ~;.,~ COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION Mayor Reibold ordered filed notice from the County Boundary Commission that the City of EI Monte has filed annexation proposal No. 221 (Peck Road and San Bernardino Road) as this has no effect on Arcadia. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIO~ "'7 ~' ~' INDEXED j Ji''7/ INDEXED JOHNSON .INDEXED Jlo()~ 0 ~ HATTER 1)0 ;v-'?~ Mr. Ray L. Williams, 153 El Dorado Avenue, addressed the Council, commending them on the planning utilized in working out the proposed rezoning of the West Arcadia area. Mr. Williams then read in full a communication which he had written to the Council but which had not appeared on agenda, which stated in substance that he felt it would be desirable to make certain changes in City personnel; that there is need for sidewalks in certain areas of the City and that he questioned the appointment of the architect for the new City Library. (Letter on file in the office of the City Clerk). I Councilman Camp house moved that the letter be filed. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion, adding that personnel matters are administrative and Council may not partic ipate, ',:&yor' 'Reibo Id"concurYe!i"tn~tlils,' " statement, and added that with regard to Mr. Williams',:objectiond:o',the City Attorney only on the basis that he is not an Arcadia resident, that it is more important that the Attorney be an expert in Municipal Law, and that he has his unqualified support. That insofar as sidewalks are concerned, any resident desiring sidewalks may contact the Director of Public Works as to procedure. General discussion was held on the matter of the appointment of the library architect since Mr. Williams had questioned the legality of the contract between the City and the architect because the architect had not been licensed by the State of California on the date the contract was executed, and also his objection to the fact that the architect was not a resident of Southern California. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Williams' objections to the architect were based on technicalities; that the Library Board, which under the City Charter, has more autonomy than any other City Board or Commission, had interviewed many prospects; that they had expended considerable time and effort on the entire matter; that after visits by both the Library Board and members of the Council to many libraries in Southern California they felt the plans for the Arcadia library were best suited to the community needs of Arcadia. The motion made above was then passed unanimously. Mr. D. H. Johnson, 250 W. Camino Real addressed the Council and stated in substance that he took exception to statements made earlier that evening regarding the petition that was circulated for the purpose of placing on referendum the rezoning of Duarte Road, Lovell Avenue, Camine I Real and Baldwin Avenue, as set forth in Ordinance No. 1071, to wit: that people had been asked to sign the petition under false pretenses and that there were ulterior motives involved. That to the best of his knowledge there were no ulterior motives and that the petition was not circulated under false pretenses. Mr. Ray C. Hatter, 315 W. Las Flores Avenue addressed the Council and stated in substance that he had spoken at a prior meeting regarding the one-way race track traffic on Holly Avenue and that he was still of the opinion that it was unnecessary. MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS CALL FOR BIDS (Camino Real Reservoir ,) Roof) :/h ~ \0 .INDEXED Motion by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent; that the 10. 2- 2- 60 I UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF , COMMERCE r^f7~ CAMP FIRE GIRLin~~ PROBLEMS OF SENIOR CITIZENS ~<S~ REFERENDUM PETITIONS (Y'?'f ,......- '\ "0 /'.~ I'\L' .64815 plans and specifications for the construction of a roof for the Camino Real Reservoir be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such construction in conformance with said specifications, said bids to be opened February 29, 1960 at 11:00 A.M. and the tabulations thereof to be submitted to the Council at the regular meeting of March 1, 1960; funds for such construction being provided for in the current budget under the appropriation in the Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 1: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager and approve the issuance of a business license permit to the National Business Division of the United States Chamber of Commerce which, being inter-state commerce, does not require a public hearing, and that the provisions'of'Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 applicable thereto be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi Upon the approval of the Council, Mayor Reibold referred to the City Manager the matter of the Camp Fire Girls organization's request for permission to plant a triangle of trees somewhere on City-owned property on Arbor Day. Mayor Reibold commented that with reference to the Governors' Conference on the problems of the aged, that it is a problem facing all as the human life span lengthens, and referred the communication he had received on the subject to the Staff for distribution to the proper Commission. The City Clerk reported that she was presently at appro~imately the half-way mark in checking the validity of the signatures on the petitions for placing on referendum the rezoning of Duarte Road, etc. as contained in ordinance No. 1071; that she expected to be finished. on February 4th and suggested that Council call an adjourned meeting for the purpose of receiving her official report. Mayor Reibold s'1ggested February 9; 1960. A general discussion ensued on the matter of trees in the business districts of Arcadia, upon which a dissertation had been held at a prior Council Meeting and referred to Staff for a report as to cost of plant- ing, maintenance, types of trees, etc. However, no specific report was made as the Staff was still in the process of investigation. I CITY EMPLOYEES The City Manager advised that the annual City Employees Dinner for the DINNER purpose of awarding service pins and also the presentation of (April 2, 1960)certificates for the in-training course, would be held at Rand's Roundup " /It -?--f April 2, 1960 and that Council members were invited. TREES IN BUSINESS DISTRIC]l) ('Y\ S If ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman unanimously at 10:10 P.M. that the meeting adjourn to at 7:00 o'clock P:M. and carried , 1960 ATTEST: ' ei1u~~~7ir1 ~#~ City Clerk ll. 2-2-60 -'