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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 16,1960 I ,_NVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES (1-19-60 and 1-26-60) CONTINUED HEARING (New Zone R-3-R) J ~1j1J INDEXED I 't:~04~80 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 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 16, 1960. The Invocation was offered by the Rev, Bennie C. Flint, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Arcadia. Mayor Reibold ~ed in the ,pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT : councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold councilman Camphouse Motion by councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips 'and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1960 and the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 26, 1960, as submitted in writing, be approved. Hearing closed and matter continued at Council meeting of February 2, 1960 on Planning Commission Resolution No. 357 recommending adding new section 6.5 to Ordinance No. 760. Councilman Balser explained that the resolution of the Planning Commission, if adopted, will create a new zone classification for the encouragement and establishment of areas for the construction of luxury multiple family dwellings and group residences. He added that he was in favor of approv- ing said Planning Commission Resolution No. 357, with the exception that he personally desired that paragraph A-l of said resolution be modified to the extent of adding to the specified average 1000 square foot floor area a minimum floor area of 600 square feet for the possible use of a care- taker or the like. The Council members concurred. Councilman Balser then moved that, with the addition of the modification of paragraph A-l, Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in their Resolution No. 357, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance in accordance therewith. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the, content and No. 1074 read the title of Ordinance No. 1074, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY (Adopted) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND J0'!/Y SECOND AVENUE IN SAID CITY IN ZONE C-2 AND ZONE D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)." IN Motion by councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on D~D roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1074 be waived: 1. 2-16- 60 uiO ~ D 04831 ',~ (Ordinance No. 1074 - Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3215 J-~J,,/ J.1YD~D ," ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL ORDINANCE No. 1075 (R-3'Mtiltiple Family Zone - Introduced) T1'IH11i'~n 'l,\ ~ AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT:' Councilman Camphouse Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1074 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3215, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE GITY COUNCIL OF,THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS TO BE APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SECOND AVENUE IN SAID CITY UNDER ITS CLASSIFI- CATION IN ZONE D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC C-2 ZONING APPLICABLE :rHERETO." I The City Attorney added that this resolution is a companion to the above Ordinance No. 1074. Motion by Ccuncilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3215 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3215 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman camphouse Mayor Reibold acknowledged the presence in the audience of members of the Arcadia High School who were attending the Council meeting as an assignment of their Civics' class, and explained to them the method and procedure of Councilmanic action on ordinances, resolutions, etc. The 'City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1075, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 760 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance I No. 1075 be waived: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman camphouse Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1075 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse 2. 2-16- 60 ORDINANCE No. 1076 ( , ' I,Ot'...'Area','. Requirements Introduced) I RESOLUTION No. 3212 RESOLUTION No. 3216 .iZllDEXElJ COUNCILMAN lPHOUSE IIOLUTION , 3218 J(3) INDI!.L_ _: 04882 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1076, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 24 OF ORDINANCE _ NO. 860." Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1076 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1076 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Mayor Reibold ordered Resolution No. 3212 held over. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3216, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS OF PUBLIC STREETS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF STOP SIGNS THEREAT; AND AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2795 OF SAID CITY." ' Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full 'body of Resolution No. 3216 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3216 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser arid carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse Councilman Camphouse took his place at the Council table at 8:15 P.M. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3218, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1960 AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION, AND SPECIFYING A PROPOSAL TO BE SUBMITTED THEREAT." The City Attorney added that said election was for the purpose of electing two members of the City Council to hold office for the full term or a period of four years from and after the 19th day of April, 1960, and a City Clerk to hold office for four years from and after the 19th day of April, 1960; and for 'the purpose of submitting the proposition as to whether Ordinance No. 1071, approved by the City Council on January 5, 1960 shall be adopted. ' 3. 2-16-60 ~~~~ (Resolution No. 3218 - Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3219 (Weed Abatement) 3fo:3q /lliDEr') RESOLUTION No. 3?20' j-f17/ INDEXJ;;n :t:,rn ~ 0'4883 . ~ .t . Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3218 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3218 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3219, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN TIlE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE." The City Attorney added that this institutes the annual weed abatement proceedings, orders properties posted and schedules March i, 1960 as the date when Council will hear and consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3219 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3219 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read th~ title of Resolution No. 3220, entitled: "A RESOLUTION 'OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA,FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, 'CONVENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN, PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES," Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3220 be waived: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3220 be adopted: 'AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. 2-16-60 LOT SPLIT No. 280 (Tentative) JfD31 INDEXED I INE .RIANCE :0lDllI1 ,tho lie chbishop , Los geles) ,lIlfDEXEn 361/-0 I 04~B4 : I... Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 280, D. C. Wheeler, 228 East Sycamore Avenue, upon compliance with the condition that applicant ~ile a final map with the City Engineer: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Planning Commission Resolution No. 358 recommending the granting of the application of the Roman Catholic Archbishop o~ Los Angeles for' a variance to allow the property at 910 and 924 Holly Avenue to be used for parochial school playground and for church parking. Mr. W. J. Schmidt addressed the 'Council, stating that he represented the applicant and would answer any questions that Council desired to ask but that he felt the recommendation of the Planning Commission covered the situation in its entirety; that they found the use of the property would not be deleterious to the surrounding properties and made their recommen- dation without qualification other than that an existing building be used as a library for adults rather than a clubhouse for youth groups, as '.. originally set forth, and that such modification had been accepted by the , ,applicant. In the general discussion that ensued Mayor Reibold stated that he was of the' impression that negotiations were in progress between a subdivider of certain property to the south regarding a possible exchange of some property. Mr. Schmidt replied that this was so ~ut that he did not feel that action on the part of the Council should be delayed until such negotiations were resolved since they related to the possible extension and opening of Fairview Avenue, for which at the present time there are no definite plans and thus were not directly related. To Councilman Phillips' inquiry as to whether a two weeks further try at resolving such negotiations would be out of order Mr. Schmidt reiterated that the pending negotiations would not be affected by the requested variance; that eventually if the negotiations were successful a plan could be proposed and acted upon at which time the church property could be dedicated or sold. Councilman Balser commented that he had attended the Planning Commission hearings on this matter and that there were objections to the proposed variance from residents to the south of applicant; that the Planning Com- mission is and has been for many years very interested in bringing Fairview Avenue through to Holly Avenue and that during these hearings definite strides had been made to resolve the proposed subdivision by an exchange of land. That the Planning Commission had reached the limit of allowable time on the application to make their recommendation to the Council, but that they were in favor of further negotiations being conducted between the parties in an effort to extend Fairview Avenue to Holly Avenue. That this would then become a buffer zone, upon which the residents in the area looked with favor. The City Attorney explained that the Planning Commission recommended the granting of the variance but likewise recommended that Council give full consideration to the problem of extending Fairview Avenue westerly to Holly Avenue as it may concern this same property. That the matters are related inasmuch as there had been filed a tentative subdivision map involving the property south and east o~ applicant's property and that said tentative map was disapproved by both the Planning Commission and the Council because Fairview Avenue as presently constructed exceeds the length now permitted by ordinance for a cuI de sac street. That the Planning Commission had closed their hearing and then debated the situation and adopted their resolution on the 45th day after the hearing was closed, which was the last day they could adopt a resolution and send it to the Council; otherwise it would have had to come to the Council without recommendation, and they felt that Council should have the benefit of their thinking at least up to that point. 5. 2-16- 60 ~y;Z ~ 04885 "\< ~., (Zone Variance - Continued) ZONE VARIANCE (Uhl) LOT SPLITS (Final) Mayor Reibold commented'that in his opinion the problem in this situation is the possible extension and opening of Fairview Avenue; that this is good planning but that he personally did not feel it should open on Holly Avenue, which is already a heavily trafficked street, and also that he did not feel a 500 foot limitation on a cul ' de sac street is a realistic answer to today's dense traffic problem. Councilman Phillips then stated that although he agreed with Mayor Reibold, the ordinance on cul de sac streets is presently in effect; that it might be well to review said ordinance but that since' there is a' possibility of extending and opening Fairview Avenue in the near future, and that he could see no harm in delaying this matter for another two weeks, that he moved that this matter be held over to the next Council meeting on March 1, 1960. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. I Mayor Reibold declared that since no action can be taken until time for appeal elapses (February 19, 1960) the zone variance request of Russell Uhl'to allow a miniature golf course at 131-137 East Live-Oak Avenue (Planning Commission Resolution No. 360) will be held over until the appeal period has passed. No. 255 - Lynn H. Spafford, 1323 South Eighth No. 266 - Robert C. Zack, 1116 Louise Avenue d.sS'- Avenue6 .5 J S- lRDEX2D Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Planning Secretary and that final approval be granted the lot splits as set forth above as all conditions imposed have now been met. BID AWARD (Tree Removal) IRDEXED 363~ ,,~ ~ Councilman Balser moved that Council accept the recommendation of.the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize the award of contracts for the removal of Eucalyptus and Pepper trees from the westerly parkway of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road between Santa Anita Avenue and Holly Avenue to the following bidders: To Barringer & Botke of Santa Paula for the removal of 79 trees in accordance with Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $4,044.00; To Johnson Tree Service of Arcadia for the removal of 93 trees in accordance with Alternate Bid No.2 in the amount of $4,000.00; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contracts on behalf of the City for the performance of the contracts and in the amounts specified, in form approved by the City Attorney; That any irregularities or informalities in the bids or the bidding process be waived and that all other bid deposits be returned; and That the sum of $8500.00 be transferred from the Council Contingency Account No. 109-28 to Account No. 132-45. I' Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call votE as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager commented that the alternate bids were for the removal of the trees to a point 6" above ground, the stumps to be removed by City forces with the newly purchased stump cutter, which indicates a savings of approximately 30%, and to Cou~cilman Balser's query as to the status of the tree planting program the City Manager replied that a report on this matter would be presented to the Council at the next Council meeting. 6. 2-16- 60 BID AWARD (Two Police Cars) 3/; Bo i';~~:~:~~H4886 Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and accept the high bid of Virgil E. Mayne in the amount of $1585.00 for the sale of Police cars Nos. 63 and 64 and that title be transferred to him upon receipt of the full amount: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None lNDEXED ABSENT: None' I [R )NDITIONING {STEM :ivic mter) Oj~fi INDEXED ST. JOSEPH - - RESERVOIR SITE y{tll INDEXED FLOOD CONTROL (Payment of Invoice) I PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMEN- DATIONS (5-Step Salary Plan) Jj~~ Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the transfer of the amount of $3,350.00 from Account No. 109-28 to Account No. 109-38 for work and parts outlined as follows in a report from the Director of Public Works on the Civic Center air conditioning system: Total costs (other than monthly maintenance) not budgeted for in Account No. 109-38 $2,606.41 Estimated cost of immediate necessary repairs 250.00 Possible emergency repair coverage 500.00 Total $3,356.41 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the request of the City Manager and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City a contract with the U. S. Army Engineers agreeing to pay to the City for the City's relocation of facilities at the St. Joseph Reservoir site for the flat sum of $3,039.88 in accordance with estimates prepared by the Arcadia Water Department: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize the appropriation and transfer of the sum of $104.52 from the Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund Account No. 204, Betterments, Santa Anita Wash, to cover payment of invoice from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for additional amount due under contract dated April 1, 1958 between the City and said agency for the design and installation of betterments in conjunction with the first unit of Santa Anita Wash: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board with regard to various features of the five-step plan as set forth in their letter of February 15, 1960 on file in the office of the City Clerk, and instruct the City Attorney to amend the salary resolution accordingly: AYES: Councilmen Balser, ~amphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. 2-16-60 ~~~~ , "04887 COMMUNICATION (COIlUnuni ty Foursquare Church) a;~ INDEXED BUSINESS PERMIT RENEWALS !/-fJ6o -::? 1CfS lUIDEXED BUSINESS PERMIT EXTENSION 37(~ iINDEXED ~~ ~ Councilman Balser stated that with regard to the communication dated February 8, 1960 from Rev. Wm. H. Clayton, Pastor of the Community Foursquare Church, 9556 Duarte Road, requesting permission to use city owned property located on' Duarte Road west of Santa Anita Avenue (site of the new City Library) for the purpose of erecting a tent for a series of meetings beginning February 28 through'March 13, 1960, said," tent to seat 250 people, that he moved that Council deny such request inasmuch as the City is presently in the process of getting ready to formalize bids for the constr~ction of the new City Library on said site and it would work a hardship on the City not to have the site available if and when necessary. He' added that said Church has a building located wit! in the city limits of Arcadia. Councilman camphouse seconded the motion.' I Rev. Clayton, being present in the :audience, addressed the Council, statil in part that the time element involved in his request would probably not interfere with any plans of the City, and that the hours-of the meetings would be from approximately 7:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. He continued that their church building is not large enough to accommodate the expected attendance; also that the requested site had been selected because it was ideally located. A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council that plans for the new library building being presently in plan-check, that there is no way of knowing whether the requested dates would or would not conflict with the plans of the library architect. Mayor Reibold then called for a roll call on the motion and second, which was carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None To Rev. Clayton's request of the Council as to the exact reason for the denial of his request, to enable him to report to his Board of Directors, he was advised that factors other than the aforementioned hardship and inconvenience that might be caused in the pending library construction ' are involved; that Council was not opposed to church gatherings per se; that being City property places it in a different category than privately owned property in a properly zoned area and that other requests for various uses of said city-owned property had been denied. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the following appli- cations for renewal of business license permits, and that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No. 737, applicable to previously licensed businesses, be waived: Kenro, Inc. - Amusement game at Coventry Inn, 302 E, Foothill Blvd. Kirby, Inc. - Amusement game at 73 Club, 73 W. Huntington Drive: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: Councilman Camphouse ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the application of Robert Malloy; 365 N. Sierra Solana Beach, California, for a 30-day extension of his business license for the sale, of tip sheets (Bob's) during the Western Harness Racing Meet and that the provisions of Section 18 of Ordinance No.737 applicable to previously licensed businesses be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. 2-16-60 REFUND, , ,051 I .' ',".. 'D4;:'>38 \')"'~I~' r"'c .~.'t...u" I U Councilman Jacobi requested the City Manager to check with the Police Department on tip sheet sellers who walk into the street to sell, citing an example of such occurrence in front of Club 73 on Huntington Drive. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund to William R. Van Houton the sum of $25.00, which is the deposit made by him in connection with a public hearing which had been scheduled but was found not to be necessary: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: LIBRARY ~~/J II" ' -~ / 'jl - ,. Il'iDE;'? .'-'"D Mr. Gene Gregg, a member of the Arcadia Library Board, addressed the Council, stating in substance that he had been under the impression that there would appear on the agenda for this meeting the matter of a resolution relative to the proposed condemnation proceedings against the property at the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road, abutting the site of the new City Library; that he noted it was not on the agenda and desired to know the status of the matter. He was informed that special counsel and an appraiser had been employed; that said counsel would have the necessary resolution available for submission to the Council within a few days and that costs will also be officially submitted; that it was the consensus of the Council that time being of the essence in this matter, they would meet in adjourned session in approximately a week from this meeting in order to vote on the resolution. Council also informed Mr. Gregg that they were aware of the interest of the Library Board in all phases of the new City Library and they too were desirous of overcoming all obstacles that might prevent the iminent construction of the library. MATT~RS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS: >",/>/ 0 (./ )' / "y INDEXED I LEASE (Jayco) fi Lf 2- INDEXED With regard to a letter of resignation dated February 8, 1960 from Mr. Frank E. Vachon as a representative of the City of Arcadia on the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel valley Water Association, due to his election to the office of Director of Division One of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, Councilman Camphouse moved that Council accept with regret Mr. Vachon's resignation; accept his recom" mendation anc appoint Mr. John A. Grivich, Water Superintendent, to replace him as the official representative of the City of Arcadia on the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association, with Mr. Vachon as his alternate. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Jacobi 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 lease in form approved by the City Attorney between the City of Arcadia as Lessor and J. L. Farnum, doing business as Jayco Products, of 2079 Monte Vista Street, Pasadena, California, as Lessee, on certain property situated in the City of Arcadia, particularly described in said lease, for a period of one year commencing the 1st day of January, 1960 and ending December 31, 1960, at a monthly rental of $125.00 per month; said property to be used for the sole purpose outlined in said lease: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. 2-16-60 ~~~~ ',04889 . fl.',. ,t, SANTA ANITA RESERVOIR NO. 3 (Sewer Line) d~t iIllDExED PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMEN- DATIONS 7-?S:7 PARKING DISTRICT (Assessment) '~Sl SYCAMORE AVE. BRIDGE rJ7S1 'b~ ~ The City Manager advised that prior to the construction of Santa Anita Reservoir No. 3 it is necessary that a sewer line be constructed so that two cesspools immediately adjacent to the reservoir will be abandoned; that the following quotations for this construction have been received and that funds 'for this construction are available in the Water Department Construction Account: Kordick Construction Co. Able Construction Co. M. C. Nottingham Co. $2,635.00 2,800.00 4,590.00 The City Manager added that in addition to abandoning the two existing cesspools, the City is to be provided with a 20-foot construction ease- I" ment immediately adjacent to the reservoir site to assist in constructioi as well as a covenant which provides that no cesspools or septic tanks will hereafter be constructed on the 100 feet immediately north of the City-owned property. " ' , ' Motion by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the Kordick Construction Co. to construct the sewer line according to the plans prepared by the City's Engineering Department in the amount of their (Kordick Construction Co.) low bid of $2,635.00: AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None Upon the City Manager advising that two Personnel Board recommendations had been submitted to him that day for presentation to the Council, one regarding the employment of an Assistant Water Superintendent and the other for the establishment of the classification of Assistant Chief of Police, Mayor Reibold suggested that these matters be held over until the proposed adjourned Council meeting the following week. Councilman Camphouse inquired if the Staff had been able to uncover any information regarding the discussion had at the time final action was taken on Parking District No. 2 with regard to those persons who paid the parking assessment being permitted to take this as a deduction on their taxes as an additional benefit. He added that he had been contacted on this matter. The City Attorney replied that his office had also been contacted and the only information he was able to offer was a citation he found on a similar situation in a northeastern district, ,and that said citation is available in his office. Councilman Balser remarked that at the time the Santa Anita Wash was being constructed the question arose as to whether a bridge should be built across Sycamore Avenue; that it was determined at that time that there was. no immediate need for a bridge but that at such time as the Oberly property was sold for either a school or a subdivision it would then be necessary to erect a bridge for ingress and egress; that since- a savings would be effected in the future if the bridge abutments were erected at the time the wash was constructed, this was done. I Councilman Balser continued that it has now been established that a Junior High School will be built on the said Oberly property; that requests have been received from the School Board for the erection of a bridge at Sycamore Avenue for ingress and egress and to expedite the construction of the school, and that he moved that the Staff prepare plans and specifications for the completion of a bridge at Sycamore Avenue across Santa Anita Wash for submission to the Council, at which time bids will be called in accordance therewith. Councilman Phillips stated that in seconding the motion he wished to add that he also had received requests from the School Board that Council 10, 2-16-60 'rlt" ~1f(14'8~O (Sycamore Bridge - Continued) take this matter under consideration. The City Manager commented that this bridge construction was included in the capital improvement program submitted in 1958 but there was no time scheduled; that at that time the estimate of cost was $21,000.00 but that a revision of those costs now will probably be higher. ' The above motion was then carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None IMPROVEMENT Councilman Balser further moved that the Staff investigate the matter of OF SECOND ~ improvement work on Second Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, and that the City AVENUE AND ~ Manager submit a report to the Council on this matter. Councilman Camphouse SYCAMORE AVEr; seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Reibold ordered the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to February 23, 1960 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: E:f~~-,,> ~-7 7lI-d--d'/X~ ./ City Clerk . }..", I .' ," ~... I' "l 11. 2-16-60 ~~qo