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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 3,1960 1 INVOCATION ROLL CALL MINUTES (4-5-60 and 4-19-60) HEARING (caler) / J~j~ i;J:l'IDEXED 1 ;;q5'7 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 1960 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., May 3, 1960. The' Invocation was offered by Rev. A. Leonard Gilmour, Pastor of the Arcadia Friends Church. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse Councilman Phillips Councilman Reibo1d moved that the minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 5 and April 19, 1960 as submitted in writing be approved. Council- man Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously with the exception of Councilman Butterworth who abstained as to the minutes of April 19, 1960. Continued hearing on application of Paul B. Caler and others, for change of zone from R-3 to C-3 on north side of Duarte Road from Nos. 745 to 917. Planning Commission Resolution No. 359 recommending denial of such request. Hearing closed on April 5, 1960. The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the area in question and the City Attorney summarized the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion as set out in their Resolution No. 359, and their findings in' support thereof, viz: that no written protests were filed but there were many who appeared at the Planning Commission hearing and spoke against the change of zone; that property immediately east of the subject property has had commercial zoning since 1952 and is still undeveloped; that the property in the Golden West area that has been zoned for commercial uses under County regulations is developed with small businesses only; that the public necessity and convenience do not require the change of zone; that granting the requested zone change would not follow good zoning practice nor be for the general welfare and would be detrimental to the residential properties on the south side of Duarte Road, Whereupon Councilman Reibo1d moved that, in light of the outcome of Ordinance No. 1071, which in essence said that the people of Arcadia do not want more business property, and in light of the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny this request, and in spite of the hearing on it, that Planning Commission Resolution No. 359 recommending denial, be sustained. Councilman Balser seconded the motion. Before a vote could be taken Councilman Butterworth stated in substance that he questioned the ability of the applicants to make reasonable use of their property unless it was rezoned to C-3, and that in his opinion the owners of property in the area will be deprived of a real property right; that he felt more consideration should be given the requested rezoning. To Councilman Reibo1d's point of order as to Councilman Butterworth's status in that he had not participated in the hearing on the matter Councilman Butterworth replied that the point was well taken but that he desired to express his opinion so that it would be clear as to how he would vote were he in position so to do. Mayor Camphouse commented that opinions similar to those expressed by Councilman Butterworth had been advanced at the hearing before the Council 1. 5- 3- 60 tjo{g (Hearing - Caler - Continued) HEARING (Ritter) / jlolo'O lJ1DEXED and also that essentially this request is an individual piece-meal operation. That on the surface it appears that because of what might be across the street would lend itself to commercial develop- ment, this type of experiment was attempted on Duarte Road between First and Second Avenues and had proved unsuccessful; that in his opinion he would favor the zone change had the property been combined into a unit. The following roll call was then taken of the above motion: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, camphouse ABSTAINED: Councilman Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 1 Councilman Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Dr. Emil R. Ritter and others for a zone reclassification from Zone R-1 to Zones C-3 and D (Architectural Overlay) of property located at 623 West Duarte Road (Planning Commission Resolution No. 367 recommended reclassification), and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the Council on the matter. Dr. Emil R. Ritter, 1001 Paloma Drive, Arcadia, addressed the Council, stating that he resided and practiced medicine in Arcadia; that he represented six doctors who have purchased the property in question, which lies immediately east of the Gateway Market development and across the street from an existing medical center and the new being constructed Security Bank Building, for the purpose of building a multiple unit medical office building. Upon inquiry from Councilman Reibo1d, the following doctors were named as the owners: James E. Anderson, M.D. Theodore E. Drake, M.D. Emil R. Ritter, M,D. Charles Shore, M.D. Clyde B. McAuley, M,D, Antone W. Nisson, Dentist No one else desiring to address the Council, Councilman Butterworth moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The Director of Public Works then pointed out the area in question on the zoning map and a general discussion ensued. To Councilman Balser's inquiry of Dr. Ritter as to whether he was familiar with the fact that Huntington Drive, between Baldwin and Holly Avenues, had been zoned C-Q primarily for the purpose of the development of medical buildings as it had been felt that they would be more compatible with the apartment houses being developed in that area, Dr. Ritter replied that he was aware of this fact as his office was presently in that location. 1 Mayor Camphouse commented that the Huntington Drive area had been zoned c-o so that it could be developed for medical buildings rather than rezoning new areas and changing the content, especially after some Arcadia residents had expressed themselves as feeling that Arcadia already has a sufficient number of service areas. Dr. Theodore E. Drake addressed the Council, stating in substance that approximately 50% of the doctors practicing in Arcadia are located within the area of the Medical and Professional Square Building and the soon to be built Security Bank Building, and their reason for preferring to locate there is the expediency of securing the ancillary services of X-Ray, laborAtories and consultation with other doctors. 2. 5-3-60 (Hearing - Ritter - Continued) 1 HEARING (Callaway) r 1 ~0) '19~7 Councilman Balser mentioned that one of the projects of the Chamber of Commerce is to make Arcadia the top medical office building area in the San Gabriel Valley and that he hoped the medical profession would not all want to locate in the business areas, particularly since there is an area reserved for just such purpose on Huntington Drive. Councilman Reibo1d stated that there is also territory in downtown Arcadia which would provide adequate facilities for professional buildings, and added that he had been in favor of what he had thought was a forward looking development of West Arcadia, but that since Ordinance No. 1071 was defeated, he could not in good conscience draw a distinction between a 'piece of property on the north side of Duarte Road and a piece of property on the south side of Duarte Road; that he felt Council could not keep faith with the peop1e'of Arcadia and still go along with what the Planning Commission has recommended in this case; and that he therefore moved that Council not accept the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion as contained in its Resolution No. 367, and deny the application of Dr. Emil R. Ritter and others for a zone reclassification from Zone R-1 to Zones C-3 and D (Architectural Overlay) of property located at 623 West Duarte Road. Councilman Balser commented that although he sympathized with Councilman Reibo1d's thinking, and would prefer the proposed medical building being constructed on Huntington Drive, he could not comprehend what could be built between a mortuary and a market other than a commercial building. The above motion having died for lack of a second, Councilman Butterworth then moved that Planning Commission Resolution No, 367, recommending classification of property at 623 West Duarte Road from R-1 to C-3 and D be approved. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser and Butterworth NOES: Councilman Reibo1d ABSTAINED: Mayor Camphouse (for business reasons and affiliations) ABSENT: Councilman phillips It was announced that this matter will go over until a vote of three councilmen can be secured one way or the other; that the matter will appear on Pending Agenda, The City Clerk advised that an application had been filed by Richard W, Callaway (dba Rancho Lanes, Inc.), residing at 894 Fallen Leaf Road, Arcadia, for a business permit to allow the operation of a 24 lane bowl- ing alley, including coffee shop, cocktail lounge, end nu~~ery", adjacent to the E1 Rancho Shopping Center, said alley to be open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. The City Clerk then presented a petition carrying 21 signatures, protesting the use of the land for a bowling alley, restaurant and cocktail lounge and other businesses that usually come with this type of business; also a commUnication of protest from the Santa Anita Village Community Association, signed by William J. Bird, Vice President. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open INDEXE to address the Council, adding that under D City's ordinance, this particular hearing and inquired if anyone desired the technicalities of the is not on zoning, The following is a summary of the full transcript on file in the City Clerk's office: Mr. Thomas R. Suttner, 50 North First Avenue, Arcadia, attorney for the applicant, addressed the Council, submitted a plot plan of the subject area and displayed an architect's rendition of the proposed building. 3. 5-3-60 ~~hD /1 ~, ~ / (Hearing - Callaway - Continued) -' , He stated in substance that the question of whether other bowling alleys in Arcadia are adequate for the demand is not a legal question; that the applicant, who is a family man and a resident of Arcadia, would not advocate a business detrimental to the community; that he proposes to erect a bowling alley with the usual facilities similar to every other bowling alley in Arcadia with the exception that ne does not plan to have a billiard room; that there is a precedent in Arcadia of two other exist- ing bowling alleys and that the background of the applicant and the existing zoning are good ground for granting the application. The applicant, Mr. Richard W. Callaway, 894 Fallen Leaf Road, Arcadia, then addressed the Council, described his background, reiterated state- ments made by his attorney as to method of operation, and added that 1 there will be a nursery for small children, a coffee shop and cocktail lounge, in addition to the bowling alleys. He also described the type of building proposed to be constructed, stating that it would be the same architectural style as predominates in the neighborhood. Mayor Camphouse then inquired if anyone else in the audience desired> to address the Council, adding that he had noted that some of the petition signers were objecting on the basis that the proposed bowling alley will have a cocktail lounge, and requested the City Attorney to explain to the audience regarding that phase, adding that he wished to emphasize the point that a liquor license is under the control of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and if the people are interested in that type of protest it should be made before them and not before the Council. The City Attorney proceeded to explain in substance that zoning is not in issue at this hearing; that the property is and has been zoned commercially for many years; that some years ago the Council deemed it advisable to require a special permit for some 40 businesses enumerated in the amendment to the business license Ordinance No. 737, which amend- ment was added by Ordinance No. 823, because certain businesses may, either by their nature or by their manner of conduct, be detrimental or harmful to the public peace, health, safety, morals or welfare of the community; that the ordinance itself is not a prohibition but is a means of regulation and specifically states that the Council shall deny a permit if it finds and determines that the granting of the permit or the conduct- ing of a business for which a permit is requested will be injurious, detrimental or harmful to the public peace, health, safety, morals or welfare of the City of Arcadia or the inhabitants thereof. That this places a burden of producing competent evidence that these detrimental factors exist or will occur in the conduct of the business for which the permit is requested and if there be no evidence whatsoever, then the Council has no alternative but to grant a permit. The following persons then addressed the Council in protest to the granting of the requested permit, each stating in substance that: Mr. Richard H. Clucas, 525 Cortez Road: Such a business would influence the welfare of the residents in the area which is primarily residential, and the welfare of his family residing less than a block away from a business which operates a bar which attracts undesirables. 1 Mildred Deffebach, 426 Cortez Road: Would change the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Robert A. Minckler, 526 Cortez Road: A bar will create a disturbance and destroy the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Richard H. Mazy, owner of 530 Cortez Road: The neighborhood is approximately 70% residential which is not true of the other two bowling alleys in Arcadia, and this is an unusual area for a bowling alley. Mr. W. F. Paetz, 506 Columbia Road: Would affect the shopping area in existance in this area in that they could not expand, and that in his opinion expansion is necessary if many of the shops are to remain in business. 4. 5-3-60 (Hearing - Callaway - Continued) 1 1 I!fi,/ Mrs. John T. Goss, 435 Cortez Road: Would not want her children raised in the vicinity of a cocktail bar. Mrs. Job Moore, 835 Michi11inda Avenue, Pasadena: Too much noise from traffic; also no need for another bowling alley when there is one being installed on Baldwin Avenue and others nearby, and would be a detriment to her property. Mrs. Kenneth Felten, 500 Cortez Road: Would not 'want her children bowling there knowing it, is a :p1ace: wherecliqubr,:is ',sold'.'.' " Mrs. Richard H. Clucas, 525 Cortez Road: Too much traffic and would not want her children raised in the vicinity of a cocktail bar. Mrs. Clyde Perier, 518 Columbia Road: Bowling alley would be noisy and change the character of the neighborhood. Mr. George C. Clinger, 524 Columbia Road: value in the neighborhood. Will detract from property Mrs. Kermit D. Ferguson, 305 Armada Road: in proximity of a bowling alley, and such advantageous to the City. Would not want her children business would not be Mr. William Bird, 412 Cabri110 Road: Will be a detriment to property values in the area. Mayor Camphouse stated that Council would prefer to hear from persons having something to add over and above what has already been stated or .n-itten. Mr. Thomas R. Suttner, attorney for applicant, stated in part that the objections made are primarily to zoning, which is not before the Council, and also to the question of a cocktail lounge, which is not before the council, but is a matter for the Alcoholic Beverage Control, which can be heard when they have a hearing on the matter. He commented that the bowl- ing alley mentioned as being constructed in West Arcadia is a zoning problem which has not yet been settled; also the bowling alley in South Arcadia is contiguous to R-1 property; that regarding a cocktail lounge being adjacent to a residential area, he cited as a precedent Eaton's Restaurant which is within walking distance of a well defined residential area, and Rand's Restaurant, which backs up to residential property, both having cocktail bars. He added that the matter should be determined on the question of whether there has been evidence showing that the proposed use is adverse to the public health, safety and morals. Councilman Reibo1d then moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Councilman Balser stated in part that after hearing the protests he personally felt that this proposed bowling alley would not be compatible to the area and would be detrimental to the welfare of the citizens of Arcadia and that he moved that the application of Richard W. Callaway for a business permit to allow the operation of a bowling alley adjacent to the E1 Rancho Shopping Center be denied. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion, adding in part that in his opinion the Council has only one determination to make at this hearing and that is whether or not this business will be injurious, detrimental or harmful to the public peace, health, safety, morals or welfare, and that he felt the general welfare of the people of the area would be injured in the term of noise and additional traffic. In the general discussion that ensued, Councilman Butterworth stated in substance that the issue involved in this matter is not zoning, since the property in question is already zoned commercial and one of the lawful 5. 5-3-60 jf- 7 tpY (Hearing - callaway - Continued) HEARING (Simmons) ~ f0hV INDEXED ANNEXATION 17-A (Planning Commission Resolution No. 363) ~ jlL. uses in a commercial zone is a bowling alley. That although he is sympathetic with the feeling of the people living nearby, the property was zoned commercial some time ago. That 'with regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages, that is outside the jurisdiction of this Council and is a matter that can be heard before the A1colio1ic Beverage Control Board, at which time objections may be made. That the issue is whether the applicant is qualified for a business license, and as the uniform application of the law applies to all, that he believes the applicant has qualified and is entitled to a business permit; that if not granted- such permit and he wants to take his remedy, he could mandamus the Council. Councilman Reibo1d then stated in part that the matter goes to the Business License Ordinance itself; that in his opinion Council has no'choice but to 1 deny the permit; that the ordinance states: "The City Council shall have the right to and shall refuse any such permit if it shall find ......that the permit requested would be injurious, detrimental or harmful to anyone of these things: public peace, health, safety, welfare or morals." That in his opinion the testimony before the Council at this hearing shows this beyond any shadow of doubt, and that he did not fear a court case on the matter. Mayor Camphouse oommented in part that he sympatliized with the people having property interests but that in the past permits for bowling alleys with liquor licenses have been granted basically because of lack of interest of people within the community. He then called for a roll call which was carried as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, Councilman Butterworth Councilman Phillips Camphouse The City Attorney commented that Council's formal decision will be embodied in a resolution which will be presented for its formal action at th~ next Council meeting. Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Mr. Argi1 Simmons, assistant Secretary of the Rose Hills Memorial Park Association for a business permit to allow door to door solicitation. Said application sets forth that the hours of solicitation will be Monday through Friday between 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and evenings by appointment; also that an office is maintained in the City of Arcadia. Mayor Camphouse inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the Council on the matter. No one desiring to speak, and no communications having been received protesting the granting of such permit, Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Balser further moved that Council approve the application of Mr. Argi1 Simmons, Assistant Secretary of the Rose Hills Memorial Park Association for a business permit to allow door to door solicitation between the hours of 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Mondays through Fridays; said permit to be conditioned upon the continuing compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion, which was carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d NOES: Mayor camphouse ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mayor Camphouse called for that portion of Item 3 on the Pending Agenda pertaining to Planning Commission Resolution No. 363 regarding their recommendation for the reclassification to Zone R-3 and Zone C-2 of all that property in the, northern portion of Annexation No. 17-A, Southwest Arcadia Inhabited, fronting on Duarte Road and presently zoned R-1 by reason of its annexation to said City. 6. 5-3-60 (Annexation 17-A - Cont'd) 1 :::~ GOLF COURSE 'It? /; ~ Councilman Reibo1d moved that Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in their Resolution No. 363, adding that this will essentially not create-any different zoning than the area had when it was in the County. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibo1d, Camphouse ABSTAINED: Councilman Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Mayor camphouse called for a three minute recess at 10:30 P.M. In compliance with Councilman Butterworth's request, Mayor,Camphouse stated'that the next item to be heard will be 13 (d) on the agenda, regard- ing a communication and petition from the Arcadia Golf Course requesting an amendment of the provisions of their lease with the City to permit the sale of beer. The City Clerk read said letter and petition, which contained approximately 100 signatures, which letter stated in substance that their reason for the request was to enable them to more effectively compete with another golf course less than five miles away that had opened for business since the execution of their lease with the City. The City Attorney advised that the property is City owned and under lease , ___which lease presently prohibits the sale of any type of liquor, including ~ beer, on the property, and an amendment of the lease is required in order to make it permissible so to do. He pointed out that it is a matter of policy only as to whether the Council wishes to permit beer to be served on property that is owned by the City and leased to the golf course; that it is not a matter of Alcoholic Beverage Control except that the golf course would have to obtain a permit from them if Council were to allow the golf course to sell beer; that no law prohibits sale of beer on City property, and zoning is not involved. -?- /3/ INDEXE.J'layor Camphouse inquired if anyone in ~ounci1 regarding this matter. 1 the audience desired to address the The following persons addressed the Council, protesting the granting of a permit to the Arcadia Golf Course to sell beer on the premises: Rev. George Walters, 432 West Duarte Road, Minister associated with the Church of the Good Shepherd, stated in substance that it being city-owned property, open to all the people of the community, and largely frequented by young people, thae the sale of alcoholic beverages or beer would create a precedent for other city-owned property; also that the Lessee understood that no alcoholic beverages, including beer, were to be sold on the premises when the lease was executed., Mr. Arthur Pelto, 2801 Winthrop Avenue and Mr." J. D. Barnard, 141 Alice St. stated in part that classes for children from 8:00 A.M.: to 12:00 were conducted on the premises; also that no financial hardship appears to be involved since the course is always crowded and it is necessary to wait at least an hour to get on' the course. It was also ascertained that it is a policy of Los Angeles County not to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages of any kind on any of their property. Councilman Butterworth thereupon moved that the request of the Arcadia Golf Company requesting an amendment of the provisions of their lease dated November 18, 1957 between the City and the Arcadia Golf Course, to permit the sale of beer, be denied. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: ' 7. 5-3-60 - J/C1t;;t1 (Arcadia Golf Course) ANNEXATION NO. 14 (Planning Commission Re,solutions 362 and 364) AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: ,Councilman Phillips Councilman Reibo1d moved that Council approve the request of the Planning Commission and return to them for further study Resolutions Nos: 362 and 364, the other portion of Item 3 on the pending Agenda, concerning their recommendations for classification and reclassification of territory designated as West Arcadia Annexation No. 14. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. FIRST BAPTIST In compliance with a request that Item 13(c) on the agenda be taken out of CHURCH OF order, the City Clerk read a communication dated April 27, 1960 from the TEMPLE CITY First Baptist Church of Temple City requesting action on their de-annex- (De-annexation)ation from Arcadia. / j :;;:;1 :n~bEXED RESOLUTION No. 3250 /' 1 ~~ /J;r 1 iIl'JDEXED 1 The City Attorney explained that it had been Council's declaration, at the time 17-A annexation proceedings were in process, to favorably act upon the request of the First Baptist Church of Temple City for exclusion after the annexation was completed rather than to hold up the proceedings; that through a misunderstanding this could not be accomplished as simply as had been anticipated and that he had requested that they await the outcome of the Temple City incorporation, for if successful the matter of annexation from one city to another would be simple. Assuming Council does not wish to change their prior determination, he recommended that Council authorize the City Clerk to address a letter to the City Council of the newly formed City of Temple City to that effect, await the organization of the Council of said City and the appointment of their City Attorney in order that the matter might be expedited. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Council reaffirm:their,wi11ingness to consent to the detachment of the First Baptist Church of Temple City property from Arcadia and the annexation thereof to the City of Temple City, and instruct the City Clerk to notify the Church and the City of Temple City to that effect. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3250, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF FIFTH AVENUE, A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY AND TO EXCEPI AND RESERVE EASEMENTS THEREIN, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT." Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body No. 3250 be waived: and carried on of Resolution 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Reibo1d further moved that Resolution No. 3250 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 8. 5-3-60 'I t/~> RESOLUTION No. 3251 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3251, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY CONTROLLER AS AGENT AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR APPEARANCE IN ALL SMALL CLAIMS INDEXED COURT ACTIONS INVOLVING THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2871." , Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3251 be waived: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3251 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as ' follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Attorney commented that Resolution No. 3252 would be taken up with item 12 on the agenda. LOT SPLIT C. & E. Investment Company, 1517 Santa Anita Avenue. No. 195.., Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried (Final) unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of ~ Public Works and the Planning Secretary and that final approval be granted ~3 ~Lot Split No. 195 - C. & E. Investment Company, 1517 Santa Anita Avenue, -z.,.::, as all conditions imposed have now been met. , ~ - :INDEXED , LOT SPLIT William Cracknell, 1212 Highland Oaks Drive. No.:~9~ , Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried (Tentative) unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve Lot Split No. 291, William cracknell, 1212 Highland Oaks Drive, upon compliance with the following conditions: Y- 1. 2. 6~t.j 3. INDEXED 4. 5. 6. Parcell, with the existing dwelling to be 100 feet frontage. parcel 2 to include the balance of the property, having a frontage of 275 feet. File a final map with the City Engineer. Install a sewer lateral to parcel 2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. Secure release of the easement to the Flood Control District to a line approximately 16 feet from the channel wall. ZONE VARIANCE Planning Commission Resolution No. 368 recommending denial of 1 (Turner) application of David M. Turner and others for a zone variance ~t / ~permit the construction and operation of a 16 unit, two-story T~(CS house at 633-637 South Baldwin Avenue. RESOLUTION ~~NO appeal having been filed and the time to appeal having expired, No. 3256 ~~~ it ,being ,the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission ~ recommendation be approved, the City Attorney presented, explained content and read the title of Resolution No. 3256, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE FOR'THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 16-UNIT, TWO-STORY APARTMENT HOUSE AT 633-637 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY." the to apartment and, the Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3256 be waived: 9. 5-3-60 ifq b lop (Resolution No. 3256 - Continued) ZONE VARIANCE (Baca- Mahoney) RESOLUTION No. 3257 j0:~ / ZONE VARIANCE (Johnson & C1arizio) - j ~/NC; J e ZONE CHANGE (Moriarty) TRACT No. 21618 (Time ;/ Z';&'4 -:::J frnDEXEj) AYES: Courici1men Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3256 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Planning Commission Resolution No. 369 recommending denial of the application of Charles L. Baca and Robert Mahoney for a zone variance to permit the establishment and operation of a trampoline center at 910-912 South Santa Anita Avenue. 1 No appeal having been filed and the time to appeal having expired,-and it being the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission-recommen- dation be approved, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3257, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A TRAMPOLINE CENTER AT 910-912 SOUTH 'SANTA ANITA AVENUE IN SAID CITY." ,Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3257 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips ' Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3257 be adopted: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth,.. ,Reibo1d , Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Butterworth moved that the matter of Planning Commission Resolution No. 370 recommending the denial of the application of Sophia P. Johnson and Orlando C1arizio for a zone variance and/or special use permit to allow the'construction and operation of a fifty. seven bed convalescent home at 1601 S. Baldwin Avenue be taken under advisement until Council receives from the Planning Commission information regarding the zoning of the area in which this is involved. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion ~d it was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 373 recommending approval of application of Lillian Ann Moriarty and others for a zone change from R-1 to R-3 at 1602-1616 South Baldwin Avenue. 1 Said matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be scheduled for May 17, 1960 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. '--',' / Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and grant an extension of six months commencing June 4,1960 to Tract No. 21618, located on Greenfield Avenue north of Pamela Road, for final approval and recording of the map. 10. 5-3-60 TRACT No. 25782 (Tentative) INDEXED 1 1. 2. 3. :f 4. 001 5. 6. { , JJ 1 07&7 Located on Sandra Avenue and Lenta Lane, consisting of 11 lots. Recommendation of Planning Commission for Tentative Map approval, subject to specified conditions. The Director of Public Works advised that this matter has been taken before the Planning Commission twice; that the Subdivision Committee met with the subdivider and owners on the site and also that members of the staff have viewed the site; that it was found that the tract does not conform with the minimum requirements as follows: Ten of the lots are less than 75' wide at the building line; the cu1 de sac as shown on the map is approximately 800 feet long; that a consider- able portion of Sandra Avenue is shown as 43' wide with a future dedication of seven feet; that the property immediately north of lots 10 and 11 (designated as the Scott property) is now available for sub- division; that it would be possible, through the development of this particular area, to eliminate the 800' cu1 de sac; and that the recom- mendation for approval is subject,to the following conditions: Secure additional land to make each lot a minimum of 75 feet wide at the building line. Dedicate all of the streets' a minimum of 50 foot right of way with an additional 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement on each side. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. Install all street improvements required by the Subdivision Ordinance in accordance with plans and grades to be approved by the City Engineer. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdivision Ordinance. Extend Lenta Lane north to connect with Rodell Place and the present dead end of Lenta Lane and include the property north of lots 10 and 11 (designated as Scott property) in the subdivision. The Director of Public Works advised further that one of the obstacles to actually complying with the recommendation of the Planning Commission is that one of the property owners involved does not desire encroachment upon his property of the necessary amount to actually straighten the street or to provide the property to widen the lots, although he has indicated to the staff that he would in the future grant a covenant for the necessary property. Mr. Alfred Allen, 1045 West Huntington Drive (the subdivider) addressed the Council and stated in substance that there will be no problem regarding the cooperation of Mr. Scott; that the only problem in complying with the recommendations of the Planning Commission is the securing of more property to make each lot 75' and he does not think it can be done; that he has no opposition from abutting property owners who have written a letter to the Council favoring the tract map. He then proceeded to pass said letter to the Council, which had the signatures of nine property owners on Fourth Avenue and Rodell Place. He continued, that there are several hundred lots in the area of the proposed tract that are under the 75' width and displayed maps in proof thereof. A general discussion ensued. Mr. L. M. Talley, the Planning Secretary, was asked by Councilman Butterworth for his thinking,on the subject, which he expressed as agreeing with Mr. Allen to the extent that there are many houses built in Arcadia on lots of less than 75' frontage, but that years ago the City's ordinance called for 60' lots which were later increased to 65' and now are 75'. He added that the decision of the Planning Commission was unanimous in their recommendation that the tract map be approved, but with the provision that the lots be 75' wide; that the 800' cu1 de sac be eliminated; that the street be made a minimum of 50' wide with a 5' planting easement on each side, which, he added, would in effect bring the tract up to the full conformance of the Subdivision Ordinance. 11. 5-3-60 ilr~\f( (Tract No. 25782 - Continued) TRACT No. 25803 (Tentative) f-t, 'f' cr1'lDEXED To the City'Attorney's suggestion that Mr. Scott could file a sub- division map concurrently with that of Mr. Allen, Mr. Allen reiterated that he was sure Mr. Scott would cooperate, and Mr. Wilfred R. Scott, who was present, addressed the Council and confirmed the statement. Mayor Camphouse then inquired if there was anyone else in the audience wishing to address the Council. Mrs. Alpert, 2516 South Fourth Avenue, spoke from the audience. However, her questions did not pertain to the matter at hand. Mr. Edward F. Stout, 1iason member of the Planning Commission with the Council, stated in part that he did not feel the City should approve a substandard subdivision on the basis that the property of one person 1 cannot be acquired at the present time; that eventually, he added, it will be acquired, at which time the area in question will make a fine subdivision. Councilman Butterworth commented that he had not had an opportunity to view the area in question nor to talk to any of the members of the Planning Commission, and requested that the matter be held over until the next Council meeting. Upon being advised that postponement of a decision would require the consent of the subdivider, Mr. Alfred Allen (the subdivider) consented to the continuation of the matter beyond the time specified by the Subdivision Map Act. Thereupon Councilman Reibo1d moved, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that inasmuch as the subdivider has agreed to holding the matter over, action on tentative approval of Tract No. 25782 be held over to the Council Meeting of May 17, 1960: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Located on Santa Anita Terrace, containing 24 lots. Recommendation of Planning Commission that Revised Tentative Map be approved, subject to specified conditions. The City Clerk read in its entirety a letter dated April 28, 1960, from Mr. Arthur C. Bauman of the Westman Development Corp., 109 North Santa Anita A~nue (letter on file in office of City Clerk) which in substance requested permission to develop only 16 lots, being that portion of the tract from the entrance on Camino Real Avenue to what is shown as Lots 10 and 19 inclusive; that they do not own the land compris- ing lots 11 to 18 inclusive and efforts to secure same have been unsuccess- ful due to the prices being requested., The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the proposed subdivision 1 and explained that lots 1 and 2 do not meet ' minimum depth requirements; that lots 3 and 4 do not meet minimum width at the building line but are well above minimum area and will provide good building sites; that the subdivider does not yet have options on the easterly 260 feet of the property but the plan is based on using all of the property between the two flood control structures; that a right of way coming off of Camino Real Avenue is dedicated as a 55 foot right of way with a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement along the west side of the street and that the tract is recommended for approval as submitted subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage easement instead of the proposed 6 foot easement. ' 2. Remove all buildings within the tract and any trees within the street right of way. 12. 5-3-60 ~~74 (Tract No. 25803 Continued) 3. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 4. Install all street improvements, including drainage facilities, required by the Subdivision Ordinance in accordance with plans and to grades to be-approved by the City Engineer. 5. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdivision Ordinance. A general discussion ensued. Councilman Reibo1d commented in part that he was not opposed to short cu1 de sacs; that the present traffic pattern, however, enhances property value on dead end streets and that the long cu1 de sac problem could be resolved by a wide turn-around. 1 The Director of Public Works brought up the subject of a storm drain 20' wide dedicated at this time, stating that at such time as a street goes through it will be necessary to bridge the storm drain, the approximate cost of which will be $6000.00. Mayor Camphouse inquired as to whether the subdivider would be willing to set up a fund to pay for such bridge, and Mr. Bauman, the subdivider, being in the audience, addressed the Council, and stated that he would be willing to do so, but that his engineer had estimated the cost at approximately $2500.00. Mr. Cornelius Hoogenboom, 105 W. Camino Real, addressed the Council, advising that he owned the property farthest to the east of the proposed subdivision; that his unwillingness to sell to the subdivider stemmed from the fact that he had two rental units at the back of his ; property and was not interested in selling unless he could get the price he requested; also that he had no objection to the street going through. Councilman Balser moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Tentative Map of Tract No. 25803, deleting therefrom the lots shown as lots 11 through 18 inclusive, on the conditions enumerated above, and upon the further condition'that the subdivider deposit with the City three-fifths (3/5) of the cost as estimated by the City Engineer of the cost of the drainage structure over the storm drain at the easterly end of the map as submitted; said deposit to be returned to the depositor, without interest, at the end of ten years if the drainage structure is not constructed within that time. Mr. Baum then stated that he did not understand the theory of requiring him to pay part of the cost of the bridge on the basis that he might .. '. develop the entire subdivision; that on that basis the other developer or the property owners themselves should pay for the street that he purchased. 1 Mayor Camphouse advised Mr. Bauman that he was imposing a new restriction which would contradict all that had been discussed and decided upon at this meeting, since earlier he had explicitly agreed to the proration of the cost of the drainage structure. Whereupon Mr. Bauman withdrew his statement. .' Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips GAS TAX PROJECTS REPORT The City Manager presented the following report of Gas Tax Projects: Project 47 bud eted from State Gas Tax Funds: Widening Duarte Road - Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue Widening Duarte Road - Santa Anita Avenue to west City limits Narrow Parkway of Santa Anita Ave., Huntington Dr. to Live Oak Ave. 13. $31,000.00 Pro ects resent1 Project 39 1i~N r l~DEXED Project 42 _33,500.00 122,000.00 5-3-60 if'170 (Gas Tax Projects Report - Continued) -,' Projects, presently budgeted from County Gas Tax Funds: Widen east side of Baldwin Avenue Widen Huntington Place along County Park Narrow center parkway on Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Blvd. to Morlan Pl. $10,300.00 10,000.00 23,700.00 Recommendation ,of Engineeri~g Division that the following projects be included i~ the 1960-61 State Gas Tax Memorandum of Agreement: $65,000.00 be budgeted for Project 47, reconstruction of Santa Anita Avenue parkway from C~mino Real to Longden Avenue, in accordance with the beautification program. 1 $45,000.00 be budgeted for resurfacing of major and secondary streets throughout the city. The actual streets will be determined at a later date and submitted for approval. $30,000.00 be budgeted for the widening of Baldwin Avenue between Live Oak Avenue and Las Tunas Drive. $5,000.00 be added to Project 39. 1. 2. 3. 4. Estimated State Gas Tax Funds: Una110cated balance 6-30-60 Estimated to accrue 1960-61 Total Amount recoill!lJended for i.nc1usion Balance $ 31,655.75 125,200.00 $156,855.75 145,000.00 $ 11,855.75 Recommendation of Engi.neering Division that the following projects be authorized and financed from County Gas Tax Funds: 1. Improvement of Highland Oaks Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Orange Grove Avenue by reconstruction of curbs and gutters and resurfacing 2. Widening and resurfacing of Baldwin Avenue from Camino Real to Duarte Road with additional amount of $5000.00 to the existing allocation. 3. Improvement of E1 Monte Avenue from Naomi Avenue to Cami.no Real by constructing new gutters and proper crowned section. 4. Provide $10,000.00 for resurfacing of major City streets during 1960-61. 5. An additional $12,000.00 will be required for the presently budgeted improvemenc of Santa Anita Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and Morlan Place. 6. An additional $20,000.00 will be needed for the widening of Huntington Place between Santa Anita Avenue and Holly Avenue. 7. Provide $10,000.00 for traffic signals at major intersections. The exact locations to be made after completion of a traffic study. 8. Provide $3,000.00 for drainage structure at Live Oak Avenue and Second Avenue. Estimated County Gas Tax Funds: Unal10cated balance 6-30-60 Estimated to Accrue 1960-61 Total Amount recommended for budgeting Balance $ 30,000.00 30,000.00 1 $ 99,521.12 30,000.00 $129,521.12 120,000.00 $ 9,521.12 Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Council authorize him to proceed with the program outlined above and to submit the neces- sary project statement to the Division of Highways prior to June 1, 1960. That a formal Memorandum of Agreement with the State, and Resolutions for County funds will be submitted at a later date for Council approval. 14. 5-3-60 (Gas Tax Projects Report - Continued) 1 1960-61 BUDGET - GAS TAX ENGINEERING FUND /" ~ -: ~~'1'~'" 1fLl7/ Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the program outlined above and to submit the necessary project st~tement to the Division of Highways prior to June 1, 1960: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butcerworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Manager advised that pursuant to the Master Agreement expenditures of Chapter 1890, Gas Tax Fund for Engineering, the ing budget is proposed for 1960-61 fiscal year from available allocations: for follow- 1. 2. $6,000.00 1,200.00 $7,200.00 Engineering salaries Purchase Traffic Counters Total l~DEXEDThe City Manager recommended that the City Council approve this budget by resolution and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign and submit the required documents to the Division of Highways, if t;~ ~:L~DEXED RESOLUTION No. - 3252 !INDEXEr.: 1 REPORT OF GASOLINE TAX DISTRIBUTION (League of California Cities) It being the consensus of the Council that the above budget be approved and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to submit the required documents to the Division of Highways, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3252, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPIING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS." The City Attorney stated that the above resolution authorizes the Director of Public Works to sign and submit any and all necessary documents to the State of California, Division of Highways, and that the City Clerk shall cause to be transmitted a certified copy of said resolution to the District Engineer, District VII, Division of Highways, State of California. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No, 3252 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3252 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips The City Manager submitted a report of the gasoline tax committee for the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, presenting three possible changes in the distribution of gasoline tax in Los Angeles County and also an analysis from the City Controller of said report. (Analysis on file in office of the City Clerk). He continued that a communication had been received from the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities requesting that the City submit to the Board of Directors its rated preference of Formulas Nos. I, II, and III and also requesting an expression as to whether the subject should be pursued further, 15. 5-3-60 4q7~ (Report of Gasoline Tax Distribution ~ Continued) The City Manager added that it is his recommendation that if the Council desires to take any action on 'this matter that the City endorse Formula No. III to the League and advise the League further that the City cannot support Formula No. I; also that Council suggest to the League that it attempt to work out with the County Board of 'Supervisors a new formula of distribution in preference to State legislation on the matter. Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and-inst~ct'the City Manager-to write the League of California Cities, Los Angeles coUnty Division, advising that the'City supports Formula No. 3 for any change in distribution of gas 'tax money and suggesting that the Committee of the League attempt'to work out a more equitable formula with the County Board of Supervisors rather than attempt to secure State legislation. 1 Councilman Reibo1d moved that the Council. accept the recommendation of the City Manager ~~d the Director of Public Works; that the plans and specifications for Pt~se I of the Improvement of Santa Anita Avenue from Huntington Drive to 200 feet south of Camino Real, covering the removal of 71 trees from the center parkway (the stumps to be remo~ed , . ,_, by City forces) be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be ~ IINDEXED ~ authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance with said '/ / '7"'" : "sp~cifications, expenditures for same being provided for in budgeted ~~ State Gas Tax funds; said bids to be opened May 16, 1960 at 11:00 A.M. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: CALL FOR BIDS (Tree Removal) COMPLETION OF woRk' (Barringer and Botke) 't: ~NDEXED :T /;';;,:7" AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager and accept the work of Barringer and Botke, General Contractors, for the removal of 63 Eucalyptus and 16 Pepper trees, excluding stumps, in the westerly parkway of Santa Anita Avenue, from Grand View Avenue to Live Oak Avenue as satisfactorily completed, and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract with said firm for the above specified work, /L~d the bond released after the expiration of the required ,35 'days: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips RESOLUTION In accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, No. 3253 the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title (1 Houx' parking of Resolution No. 3253, ent.it1ed: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Santa Anita - THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA Morlan Place) ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN MORLAN PLACE AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRACKS AS A ONE = HOUR PARKING ZONE. II 9!~' ~ ,'( (\.- , .....- J:ND Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vcte as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3253 be waived: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips .' Counci1wan Reibo1d further moved that Resolution No. 3253 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 16. 5-3-60 HARNESS AND THOROUGHBRED RACING REPORT Regarding expenditures for the extra policing of the ~, Harness Meet recently concluded, the amount requested ~I had been $11,040.00 and expended $10,722.00, resulting ~in a net saving of $317.32; or $531.57 1esJ'than fast year. ~ , Regarding Thoroughbred Racing Season, the amount ~ allocated was $58,799.40 of , which $49,056.09 was expended, a savings of $9,743.13; that the expenditure ~ND~D for extra policing was $4,857.09 over last year, making an increase of slightly less than 11%, which may be accounted for by the 7~% increase in salaries since the 1958-59 season. SIDEWALKS 1 " .' v: J/~ ~l_ __ ,r,.' IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEY (Live Oak and Second Ave.) cf17 f;- Mayor Camphouse ordered the report of the City Manager on the needs of the community for sidewalk construction held over to the next Council meeting. The City Manager submitted the following report from the Chief of Police: ...,_" ,I -', .;J. . Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Counci1ID?n Butterworth and carried unanimously that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and accept the improvement of the easterly 150 feet of the first alley west of Second Avenue and North Live Oak Avenue and authorize the release of the cash bond. SAN GABRIEL Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried VALLEY unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City'Manager PROTECTIVE and authorize John Grivich, Superintendent of the Arcadia Water Department, ASSOCIATION to represent and act for the City of Arcadia at all meetings of the San (John Grivich) Gabriel Valley Protective Association of which association the City of c::l: t(J.~rcadia is a member. ~ , ' BUDGET D Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d an~ "', ,", (Preliminary carried unanimously that Council accept the preliminary budget for the 1960-61) 1960-61 fiscal year submitted by the City Manager. .:;:.- fo7o INDEXED 1 COMMUNICAT IONS Mayor camphouse ordered the Council, as a Committee of the Whole, the City Manager and any department head he might elect, to meet in the Conference Room at 7:30 P.M. the following night (May 4, 1960) to study said preliminary budget; that thereafter a public hearing will be scheduled, at which time the citizens of Arcadia may be heard relative to any portion of said budget. Councilman Butterworth commented that the public is invited to attend the aforementioned Committee meeting, and Mayor Camp house continued that it is with the understanding that it is not a hearing on the budget and the public will not be permitted to engage in discussions at that time. Mrs. Isabel Mayor camphouse ordered filed the communication dated April 15, 1960 M. petersqn~ from Mrs. Isabel M. Peterson expressing her appreciation to the Arcadia ~~~' ,Fire Department Rescue squad and Police Officers who assisted at the , E~ime her husband was stricken with a heart attack. lNDEX D Mr. Ba~t W.' Mayor Camphouse stated that the Council has no jurisdiction with refer- Sor~e ence to the complaint of Mr. Bart W. Sorge, 1310 Oak1awn Road, regarding l:J: telephone rates and"service and referred his communication of April 18, ~NDEX~~1960 to the City Manager for reply. RESIGNATION Mayor Camphouse, on behalf of the Council, accepted with regret the (Mr. C. M. resignation of Mr. C. M. Wofford from the Arcadia Recreation Commission WOfford(J) I ~ffective as of May 1, 1960, adding that he would write to Mr. Wofford I ~ expressing appreciation for his contribution to the community. ft~E1S; 17. 5-3-60 ~?7L{ REFUNDS (Crowley - Smith) INDEXED COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make the following refunds, being the unused portions of investigation fees deposited in connection with applications for business permits: d&~-z./ Mrs. Charles Crowley 2508 N. Angeles South San Gabriel, Calif. $13.00 a~'-I) Mr. Norman D'. Smith 9849 E. olive St. Temple City, Calif. """'-~ . . $13.75 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Camphouse NOES: ,None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips 1 Mayor Camphouse ordered filed notices from the County Boundary Commission that the following cities have filed annexation proposals, since they have no effect upon the City of Arcadia: G>~ CWDEXED No. 6 - South E1 Monte No. 155 - E1 Monte No. 227 - E1 Monte No. 229 - E1 Monte No. 1 - San Gabriel AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ARCADIA GOLF COURSE d1/31 a:liDEXEJJ ZONE CHANGE ~ 6:; tp ~NDEXED Mr. Jerome T. Stewart, general partner of the Arcadia Golf Course, addressed the Council, inquiring as to when Council would take, action on the request of said golf course for a permit to sell beer. He was informed that the matter had been heard earlier in the evening out of sequence on the agenda, and the request denied. Mrs. Basil G. Carmack, 805 West Duarte Road, Mrs. James C. Greer, 901 West Duarte Road, and Mrs. Miriam H. Brainard, 819 Duarte Road, addressed the Council, stating in substance that in their opinion the Council had acted inconsistently with regard to their application for a change of zone from R-3 to C-3 on property located on the north side of Duarte Road from 745 to 917 West Duarte Road; that lack of consider- ation had been shown them by both Council and the Planning Commission and that they would continue to fight for their alleged rights. Mr. Frank T. Kelly, 725 Ca11ite Avenue, inquired as to what action had been taken with regard to the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding classification and reclassification of territory designated as West Arcadia Annexation No. 14 and he was advised that no action had been taken on this parcicu1ar phase of the matter at this meeting; that the matter had been referred back to the Planning Commission. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS 1 AMERICAN Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried LEGION unanimously that Council grant permission to the American Legion Auxiliary AUXILIARY of the Arcadia Unit No. 247 to sell Poppy Memorial Flowers on the ~ I ~ streets of Arcadia on May 20 and 21, 1960 and to send a proclamation {A/( "" of this sale to the local newspapers. iIN XED I1UNICIPAL ELECTION EXPENDITURES ANNEXATION No. ,14 -J bpi Il11DEXEI\ The City Clerk reported that the total expenditures for the General Municipal Election held April 12, 1960 amounted to $7,462.89, which included the additional cost necessitated by the referendum; that $6,000.00 had been appropriated for this purpose, and that an additional $1,462.89 was needed. Whereupon Councilman Balser moved that Council authorize the transfer of 18. 5-3-60 W7~ '$1500.00 from Council Contingency Fund to Account No. 109-48, being the additional amount needed to cover the cost of the General Municipal Election of April 12, 1960. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Phillips APPOINTMENTS (Boards and Commissions) Mayor Camphouse announced the appointment of the following members of the Council as liaison members of the following Boards and Commissions: 1 ~st Councilman Butterworth Councilman Balser Councilman Reibo1d Councilman Phillips Planning Commission Library Board Water Board and Health and Sanitation Commission Personnel Board and Recreation Commission Iu1~ LIBRARY ~-, Mayor Camphouse added that the new Library Building Committee will BUILDING ~ consist of: Mr. Gene Gregg, Mr. J. L. Young, Councilmen Balser and COMMITTEE Phillips. INDEXED ADJOURNMENT Mayor Camphouse ordered the meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M. to Thursday, May 5, 1960 at 7:30 P.M. if!!7/.~~ ATTEST: ~~~,-;o~~ C ty Clerk / '''I 1 " 19. 5-3-60