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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 6,1960 I,,,,,,,,,,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES HEARING (Agajanian) I 5102 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING ) SEPTEMBER 6, 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" September 6, 1960. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Willard C. Dorsey, Pastor of the Arcadia Christian Church. Mayor camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse Councilman Balser Motion by Councilman Phillips that the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 16, 1960, the Regular Meeting of August 16, 1960 and the Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 18, 1960 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman Butterworth directed attention to page 2 of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 1960, regarding an error in the second roll call of the Coulson Hearing, and stated that it should be as follows: "AYES: Councilmen Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse, NOES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth," Whereupon Councilman Phillips stated that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 1960 as submitted in writing be amended as suggested by Councilman Butterworth, and as thus amended that they be approved, and that the minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 18, 1960 and the Special Meeting of August 16, 1960 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Karl T. Agajanian, 805 S. Sierra Bonita Avenue, Los Angeles 36, California, for a permit to allow him to pick up rubbish only at the new A & P Market located at Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue, and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to the requested permit. Mr. Karl T. Agajanian, the applicant, addressed the Council and in answer I1\Oto questions asked of him by the Council, stated that the George S. ~ I Agajanian presently licensed by Arcadia to pick up rubbish is not If affiliated with his company but is connected with the Selma Rubbish Company; and that he services all the A & P stores in this area. The applicant then requested permission to pick up green stock, trimmings and the like from 2i;DLj~~ said store. The City Attorney advised that under the definition of the City's ordinance trimmings resulting from dealing in vegetables and fruit in a market are classified as garbage, and as such comes under the exclusive contract which the City has for the collection of all garbage, and that 1. 9-6-60 5103 (Hear ing - Agajanian - Continued) ZONE VARIANCE (So. Calif. Ed. Co.) j 1 ~liDEXED ZONE VARIANCE (Indus trial Brush co.) 1J ~11 J fIlYDi:XED ZONE VARIANCE (Robinson Bros.) ~ t'l\ under these circumstances Council could not grant the applicant a permit to collect garbage from A & P, but only rubbish that eminates therefrom. The City Attorney added that he had so advised a representative of the nmrket as well as the applicant; also that A & P had confirmed that Mr. Agajanian does pick up from their other stores throughout the area. Councilman Butterworth moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth further moved that a business permit for Mr. Karl T. Agajanian, 805 S. Sierra Bonita Avenue, Los Angeles 36, California, to pick up rubbish only at the A & P Market at Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue be granted. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Planning Commission Resolution No, 379 recommending approval of application of Southern California Edison Company for a zone variance to permit the enlargement of their distribution substation at 309 N. Second Avenue. In the general discussion that followed it was stated that expansion is necessary due to the growth of the area and the increased demand for service and anticipated future needs, and that it will not be detrimental to the surrounding property. Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in their Resolution No. 379 and grant the zone variance request of the Southern California Edison Company to permit the enlargement of their distribution substation at 309 N. Second Avenue, Arcadia: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Planning Commission Resolution No. 381 recommending approval of the application of Industrial Brush Company for a zone variance to permit the construction of a warehouse and office space at 214 N. First Avenue in Zone C-2. Mr. Richard B. English, Vice President of the applicant company, addressed the Council, stating that it was necessary for them to have additional space to be used for business offices and warehouse purposes due to the increase in their inventory and expansion of their business. I Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in their Resolution No, 381 and grant the zone variance request of the Industrial Brush Company to permit the construction of a warehouse and office space at 214 N. First Avenue in Zone C-2 subject to the conditions outlined in said Resolution No. 381: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Due to opposition of surrounding property owners the application of Robinson Brothers for a zone variance to allow Zone R-3-R uses on property at 9943 Longden Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant. The City's zoning ordinance making no provision for withdrawal, the Planning Commission recommended that 2. 9-6-60 irNDEXEl:) (Zone Variance Robinson Bros. - Continued) 5104 the variance request be denied without prejudice. Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and deny without prejudice the zone variance request of Robinson Brothers to allow Zone R-3-R uses on property at 9943 Longden Avenue: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser lOT SPLIT1NDE~tion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried o. 209 unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of (Final) A~q1J Public Works and the Planning Secretary and that final approval be granted' 1 ~ Lot Split No, 209 - Margaret Agee, 1035 Alta Vista Avenue (originally applied for under the name of James S. Coates). LOT SPLITS (Tentative) Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and indicate its intention to approve the following lot splits upon compliance with the specified conditions: Lot Split No. 301 - Julius R. Hector, 1052 Tenth Avenue 1, File a final ,map with the City Engineer. 2. Remove all the buildings from Parcel No.1. Lot Split No. 302 - A. H. Rude, 143 E. Sycamore Ave. 4- i' 1. 2. 3. , 4. INDE.liliD. 5. 6. 7. 8. TRACT ,0. 25803 (Fina 1) 4lP~ LINDEXED File a final map with the City Engineer. Provide a sewer lateral for parcel No.2. Dedicate a 15 foot radius at the corner of Oakhaven Lane and Sycamore Avenue. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. Remove the building across the lot line. Build a new garage for parcel No.1. Deposit $60.00 to complete the curb and gutter on Sycamore Avenue. Dedicate for street purposes any interest, if any, in Oakhaven Lane, a private street. AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Located on Santa Anita Terrace, west of Santa Anita Avenue, and turns south to connect with Camino Real east of Arcadia Wash - containing 16 lots. Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept and approve final map of Tract No. 25803 subject to the following conditions, as set forth in letter from the Planning Secretary dated August 29, 1960; that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the City of Arcadia and to certify to the adoption and passage of a Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 25803 pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance No. 860: 1. Remove all buildings within the tract and any trees ~ithin the street right of way. 2. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 3. 9-6-60 (Tract No. 25803 - Continued) ZONE VARIANCE (Arcadia l'tlblishing Co.) j1!1p 111D~ 5105 3. 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 E~gineer. 4. Pay the following fees and deposits: ' 7 Steel street light posts @ $135.00 $945.00 41 Street trees @ 8.50 348.50 3 Street name signs @ 35.00 105.00 16 Lots recreation fee @ 25,00 '400.00 $1,798.50 5. Deposit cash with the city in the amount of 3/5 of the estimated cost of construction of a drainage structure across the storm drain channel to the east. The estimated cost of the structure to be I approved by the City Engineer; said deposit to be returned, without interest, at the end of 10 years if the structure is not constructed within that time. AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Planning Commission Resolution No. 385 recommending approval of the application of the Arcadia Publishing Company for a zone variance to permit a day care program for children at 12 and 16 West Huntington Place. It was stated that the development of surrounding property to commercial uses on two sides, the location of the high school athletic field on a third side and the golf course on the fourth, and the fact that subject property is the only parcel in the entire large block zoned R-3, constitutes exceptional circumstances not usually applicable to property zoned R-3 and the requested variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed'by other property in the same zone and vicinity, and that the variance requested will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, will not be inconsistent with good planning practice nor will it b~ injurious to property in the immediate neighborhood. For" the foregoing reasons Councilman Reibold moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant approval of the appli- cation of the Arcadia Publishing Company for a zone variance to permit a day care program for children at 12 and 16 West Huntington Place. Council- man Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser I Report of Planning Commission regarding zoning of Annexation No, 14 and variance request of Orlando Clarizio. In accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 760 the matters are referred to the Council without recommendation. Communication from the William J. Moran Company, dated . August 23, 1960 regarding zoning of properties at the southwest corner "1 4,tl J .' ,of Baldwin Avenue and Camino Real. (Report and communication on file in 7 :J -, _ oP.c.tJ("the office of the City Clerk). d ~ Il It being the consensus of the Council that up to date clarification is /7 ~EXED necessary before determination can be made, Councilman Butterwo~~,moved ~ that the matter of the zoning of Annexation No. 14, including the Clarizio property, be set for hearing on October 4, 1960, the City Clerk to send required notices, and in the interim the staff tender a full report to the Council on the matter. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: ZONING ANNEXATION 14 4. 9-6-60 (Zoning Annex.15 - Continued) ORDINANCE No. 1100 (Introduced - (Code) I CALL FOR BIDS III'"'' ......1) ~1J iINDEXED 5106 AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: CO\lw:ilman Balser In compliance with the request of Mayor Camphouse for the presentation of Ordinance No. 1100 at this time' (said matter listed on agenda) the City Attorney submitted to Mayor Camphouse and,the Council the first copies of the Arcadia Municipal Code, stating that said Code was unique in that' the entire work had been performed at the City Hall, including typing, photographing, etc. He added that reprints will be made of portions of the Code pertaining to zoning, subdivisions, lot splits, licenses, permits and business regulations and building regulations, which will be available to the public. The City Attorney also submitted to the City Clerk three bound copies and one loose-leaf copy of the Code to be placed on file in her office and available for inspection by the public. He added that copies will also be given to various department heads prior to actual adoption. The City Attorney also tendered his thanks and appreciation for the cooperation rendered to his staff by various departments and the City Manager, the Engineering, Planning, Police, Fire and Multilith Departments and also to Mr. Bill Suhm of Arcadia Stationers. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1l00, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA" CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 'ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE I AND REPEALING ORDINANCES WHICH ARE OBSOLETE OR WHICH HAVE BEEN CODIFIED IN SAID CODE OR WHICH ARE IN CONFLICT WITH SAID CODE." Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1100 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Councilman Butterworth further moved that Ordinance No, 1100 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works; that the specifications for the removal of 91 parkway trees in the City of Arcadia be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance with said specifications, expenditures for same being provided for in the ' 1960-61 fiscal budget, said bids to be opened September 19, 1960 at 11:00 o'clock A,M, and submitted to the Council at the regular meeting of September 20, 1960: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser 5. 9-6-60 5107 NEW CITY LIBRARY ~1 'rfJ 3M f lliDEXED HEALTH INSURANCE RATES :; J11-. rz fllWEXED FIRE INSURANCE Recommendations of the City Manager that the following construction be provided for by the transfer of funds: A block wall be built along the southerly property line - estimated cost approximately $3,000.00; A sidewalk be constructed around the library property - estimated cost $1,164.00. Policies of construction insurance on the building, insuring against fire and destruction, including earthquake damage, have been received by the City; however, funds were not provided for this specific purpose. I The sum of $10,000.00 be transferred from the Capital Improvement Project Fund to Capital Improvement Project No. 503. The City Manager's office to be authorized to proceed with securing proposals for the installation of sidewalks and a block wall, and if the block wall exceeds the sum of $3,000.00 that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on this phase of the project. Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommen- dations of the City Manager as specified above and that the sum of $10,000.00 be transferred from the Capital Improvements Project Fund to Capital Improvement Project No. 503 for the three purposes specified above; AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and that the Home Life Insurance Company group health insurance plan now in effect in the City be retained, and the 20% increase in rates be approved across the board, the City to continue paying in full on the employee and the employee paying the premium on any dependents included therein; and that the transfer of $4,800.00 from Council Contingency Account No. 409-28 to Insurance Account No. 409-61 be authorized; AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser The City Manager submitted a comprehensive report compiled by Fire Chief Laurence Way. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and j~ carried unanimously that said report, reflecting the minimum dollar savings ( to fire insurance purchasers in the City as a result of the City's recent I rating by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, resulting in change from Class 5 to Class 4, be accepted and filed and that efforts be pursued in the next twelve months to place the City in Class 3, thereby effecting an annual savings of $192,839.88. FOOTHILL FREEWAY (Baldwin Avenue Interchange) ~,~'\\ .ulDEXED I Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that notice of approval of the joint statement by the County of Los Angeles and the City of Arcadia, urging the location of an inter- change on the Foothill Freeway at Baldwin Avenue, as appro~ed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles July 5, 1960, be directed to the State Department of Highways. 6. 9-6-60 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I rid l' IlNDEXE.Q' 5108 The City Manager tendered a communication (on file in office of the City Clerk) covering the request of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to lease for the purpose of constructing a Chamber of Commerce community service building on the westerly portion (from Holly Avenue to the existing Nurses' Home building) of the property presently under lease to the Methodist Hospital of Southern California, and added that it would be beneficial to the City to either have the property in question occupied with a building as proposed by the Chamber of Commerce or landscaped in a manner compatible with the landscaping on Huntington Drive and the recent work of the County in the establishment of the rose garden on the south side of Huntington Drive east of Holly Avenue; that the hospital looks with favor on the request and that if the Council also looks favorably upon the request that it is his recommendation that those conditions contained in his report be made a part of any agreement or lease executed by the City and the Chamber of Commerce. A general discussion ensued, in which Dr. J. Kendall McBane, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Donald G. Ehr, Chairman of the Location Committee joined. ,A drawing of the proposed building was shown, and in answer to Council's query as to method of financing of the proposed construction it was stated that'the question of financing of necessity must be held in abeyance until the matter of location is setttled. It was also stated that a communication had been received from the Turf Club express- ing their approval of the proposed building. Dr. McBane advised that it is proposed that the building would be a community service building, hous- ing such services as the Red Cross, Community Chest and the like in addition to the Chamber of Commerce. Upon the Council indicating their approval in substance of the proposed plan as presented, pending a further review, Councilman Butterworth moved that it be Council's purpose, intent and declaration that the area specified be made available to the Chamber of Commerce for the erection of a Chamber of Commerce Community Service Building, and that the City Attorney be J instructed to prepare a resolution covering such intent. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: BID AWARD (Street Sweeper) I t1/q IIl'IDEXED AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Counci Iman Balser The City Manager advised that the following bids were received for the purchase of a three-wheeled street sweeper with three yard capacity and fully enclosed cab: A. M. Donaher and Sons, Inc. Dearth Machinery Company $8,949.40 9,071.08 He added that A. M. Donaher and Sons submitted a bid for an Elgin White Wing III. Dearth Machinery Company submitted their bid on the Wayne Model 2-460. That investigation on the part of the Department of Public Works and the Purchasing office has resulted in the conviction and recommendation that the best interest o'f the City would be served by awarding. the contract for the purchase of the sweeper to the Dearth Machinery Company for their Wayne Sweeper. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Purchasing Officer; that a contract for a Wayne Model 2-460 street sweeper be awarded the Dearth Machinery Company in the amount of $9,071.08; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City in form approved by the City Attorney: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser 7, 9-6-60 5109 RESOLUTION No. 3291 (Holy Angels' School) j0 If 0 R.ESOLUTION No. 3292 (Lee Ave.) fllWEXED RESOLUTION No. 3294 (No Parking Zones) J;l1D~J.i The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3291, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A DWELLING TO BE MOVED ON TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AT 330 WEST HUNTINGTON PLACE AND CONVERTING IT INTO A SCHOOL LIBRARY AND REMEDIAL READING ROOM." Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3291 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser I Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3291 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 3292, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS LEE AVENUE." Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3292 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3292 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3294, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AT SECOND AVENUE AS 'NO PARKING ZONES' ." Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No, 3294 be waived: I AYES:. Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Councilman Butterworth further moved that Resolution No. 3294 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser 8. 9-6-60 RESOLUTION No. 3296 (214 N. 1st) I SIlO The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3296, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A'VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE AND STORAGE BUILDING AT 214 NORTH FIRST AVENUE." Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of lNDEXED. Resolution No. 3296 be waived: A/AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, ill ..! \"(V NOES: None tr'! ABSENT: Councilman Balser RESOLUTION No, 3297 (12 & 16 W. Hu~tington Pl.) Camphouse Councilman Phillips further moved that Resol~tion No. 3296 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3297, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AT 12 AND 16 WEST HUNTINGTON PLACE." Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3297 be waived: iIl:lDEXELl ' AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser -1 '1 lip RESOLUTION No. 3298 (309 No. 2nd Ave,) I 4:111 LIllDExJ;;l) Councilman Butterworth further moved that Resolution No. 3297 be adopted. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3298, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION, OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PLANT AT 309 NORTH SECOND AVENUE IN SAID CITY ," Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3298 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, NOES: None ABSENT: Counci lman Balser Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No, 3298 be adopted. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser 9. 9-6-60 SIll ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE (Thaheld) ~;,o PETITIONS RE ANNEXATION j11-r.) IILYDEXEJJ REFUND (Coulson) }10g lL'lD.EXli;.O Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize payment to Ronald F. Thaheld for his services in connection with the preparation of the Arcadia Municipal Code in the amount of $696.00, being his final statement, and that same be charged to Council Contingency Fund No,. 409.28: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser The City Clerk advised that petitions had been received requesting consent to the commencement of circulation of petitions regarding annexation to the City of Arcadia (pursuant to the Annexation Act of 1913) of territory which is inhabited and contiguous to the City of Arcadia and situated generally in the area south of Live Oak and lying approximately east of , Santa Anita Avenue. I The City Manager advised that action had recently been taken on the area in question by Temple City and that Council therefore cannot take action at this time. He suggested that the petitions be referred to the Community Development Committee and that since the area is substantial and involves approximately 4000 people that said committee be augmented by additional Counc ilmen . The City Attorney stated that this type of proceeding must go through the Planning Commission prior to the time the Council consents to the circulation of a petition; that a prerequisite to the granting of consent is a report or recommendation from the Planning Commission which could be done during the waiting period, It being the consensus of the Council that the matter necessitates study and that the suggestion of the City Manager of augmenting the Community Development Committee was in order, Mayor Camphouse appointed Councilman Phillips and himself to said Committee, Request for authorization to refund $12.25 to Donald E. Coulson, represent- ing Holland Furnace Co., in connection with his application for a business permit to conduct door to door solicitation from August 20 through October, 1960, for servicing of heating and air conditioning, Mayor Camphouse advised that he had received a newspaper clipping which stated in substance that a motion to dismiss an action aimed at disallow- ing the Holland Furnace Company to operate in South Dakota because of alleged fraud and unfair trade practices had been filed in the Circuit Court. He added that Mr. Coulson had been granted his permit predicated upon the fact that the Council had no basis upon which to deny the request. He also stated that he had learned that the Holland Furnace Company had a questionable reputation in other states and in San Francisco; that perhaps I the Council might wish to rescind their former action or turn this information over to the Chamber of Commerce so that the citizens of Arcadia might be apprised of the situation. A general discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be referred to staff for further investigation; and since the permit in question is effective only through the month of October, 1960, such information be filed for future reference. Mayor Camp house then moved that the refund Donald E. Coulson pending a staff report. motion which was carried unanimously. of.$12.25 not be made to Councilman Reibold seconded the 10. 9-6-60 COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSIOY 5112 Mayor Camphouse ordered filed the following notices from the County Boundary Commission: (a) Notice of Annexation I-A to Temple City (First Baptist Church property). (b) Notice of proposed annexation Nos. 238 and 239 to City of El Monte (no effect on Arcadia), AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I REQUEST FOa ANNEXATION' p1~f ZONE CHANG!! (D.A.R. Engineednff:) ~$f BID AWARD (Trucks) Mr. Walter Routery, 716 W. Callita S~reet, addressed the Council, and to his inquiry as to whether notices would be sent to adjoining property owners of pending hearings he was advised that property owners within a radius of 300 feet are notified by mail of public hearings. Mr. Routery also suggested that Council read the minutes of the Planning Commission since January regarding Annexation 14. Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, 5548 Double Drive, Temple City, addressed the Council and stated that the property owners in her area who signed the petition requesting annexation to Arcadia had indicated Arcadia as their first preference. The City Clerk advised that a communication dated September 6, 1960 had been received from D.A.R. Industrial Leasing, Inc. stating that they desired to resubmit their application to the Planning Commission at a later date embodying certain of the recommendations of the Commission. She stated further that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of their original request for a zone change from Zone R-2 to Zone C-l on property at 208 E. Duarte Road and that on August 16, 1960 the Council had scheduled the matter for public hearing on September 20, 1960. That the hearing date had not yet been published nor had notices been mailed and for that reason the hearing date could be rescheduled. Whereupon Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing on the above matter be rescheduled for November 15, 1960. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Manager advised that the following bids were received for:the purchase of three trucks for the Department of Public Works: INTERNATIONAL LOUD FORD HUTCHINGS MOTORS 1/2 ton $1385.08 $1522.12 $1542,91 4~ 7~1 2 ton 2939.82 3490.24 3490.24 2~ ton 3830.97 4083.72 4167.22 $8145.87 $9096.08 $9200.37 ,CINDE:Jt.ED Less 1% 92.00 $9108.37 I Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept,the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that a contract for three International trucks be awarded to the International Harvester Company in the total amount of $8,145.87, including applicable taxes; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that ,the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performanceJof the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser 11. 9-6-60 5113 CENTURY ROCK PRODUCTS (Assignment of Leases) r,; / /J9 ,,- ./' lIWEXED TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FLOAT (\Ic;,f CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (Camphouse) ty\7f CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (Nicklin) trt ~r LIBRARY (Plaque) ~~ ~M 'fWDEXED Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve the request of Century Rock Products and authorize the assignment of their various leases and subleases with the City of Arc~dia on City owned property together with the unilateral agreement covering Century Rock Products 'Company property in the San Gabriel River area to Star Rock Products Company, with whom they are merging, said Star Rock Products to assume all obligations under 'such leases, subleases and agreement; said documents to be in form satisfactory to the City Attorney, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be - authorized to execute same: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser I The City Manager advised that the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has requested assistance from the City in a fund raising campaign 'to enable the City to have a float in the 1961 Tournament of Roses Parade; that a suggestion has been made to request a donation of $1.00, such request to be enclosed with the City water bills; In the general discussion that ensued it was the consensus of the Council that while they would favor a float for Arcadia they were not in favor of a request for donations being enclosed with the City water bills, but would cooperate in every way possible, evincing willingness to contribute financial assistance. Mayor Camphouse then requested that the matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce and that the City Manager convey Council's attitude and.,report back at the next Council meeting, Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Mayor Camphouse be authorized to attend the American Municipal League's annual Municipal Congress in New York City starting November 28, 1960, expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSTAINED: Mayor Camphouse ABSENT: . Councilman Balser Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the conference of National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in Denver, Colorado September 29, 1960, expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return: I AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser \ Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of Councilman Phillips and approve the selection by the Library Board of the following quotation by Thoreau to be placed on the bronze plaque in the foyer of the new library, and authorize the City Manager to convey such information to the contractor: "Books are the treasured wealth of the world, the fit inheritance of generations'and nations." 12. 9-6-60 RESOLUTION No. 3295 (Pre-Council Meetings) - , t/f I PENDING AGENDA MEETING : ~1 PLANNING (Policy Statement) . .~ r I . t,J~ ,~y' fY ." 5114 Councilman Reibold'stated that since the efficient conduct of City business requires that the City Council be given an opportunity to receive and digest all information pertinent to the matters scheduled to be acted upon at regular Council meetings, and since no such meetings have been held for some'time due to the belief of Councilman Butterworth that they are in violation of a State statute, in which belief he did not concur, he wished to present Resolution No. 3295, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE CONVENING OF SAID CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS THEREOF." which he proceeded to read in its entirety, and moved that it be adopted. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion, and inquired of the City Attorney if in his opinion the resolution conforms with the secret meet- , ing act of California otherwise known as the Brown Act. The City Attorney replied that in his opinion it conforms with the secret meeting act of california; that the purpose of such meetings are severely limited, no action being taken, and the meetings being open to the press and the public. Councilman Butterworth then stated that he concurred with the " City Attorney and that he also believed that the resolution complies wi;h both the spirit and letter of the Brown Act and that he would support the resolution. The folloWing roll call vote was then carried: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser Mayor Camphouse suggested that:,a"s~mmary"be :submitted 'by, the staff"on ,the remaining Pending Agenda items. Mayor Camphouse advised that he had received a communication from the Mayor of Southgate relative to the "Chatter Cities meeting to be held 'at; the Roger Young Auditorium on September 21, 1960 at 6:30 P.M. Council- man Phillips stated that he was planning to attend inasmuch as there ,would be a discussion of by-laws, the formation and adoption thereof and the referral of the by~laws for ratification by the variou~ City cou~ciis. Mayor Camphouse instructed that reservations be made through the City . Manager. Mayor Camphouse read the following s~ggested policy st~~ement of Arcadia City Council relating to planning: "The City Council of the City of Arcadia has demonstrated its interests in providing the basic tools of planning for the city in its annual budget appropriations for planning and particularly in its 1960-61 budget by an appropriation of'$37,480 to be used solely in planning department activities. Of this amount, $10,000 has been specifically allocated for consulting fees to be paid outside consultants for special work in connection with planning. It is anticipated that consulting fees will be supplemented in future budgets. "The immediate concern of the City Council is to develop the tools necessary to bring about a plan for the future development of that portion of the city that will be affected by the proposed Foothill Freeway. It is recognized that certain basic information will be obtained in this study that will be useful in the development of planning for the entire City. It is the opinion of this Council that this work must proceed regardless of the outcome of the election set by the Council for November 8, 1960 to determine the desires of the electors on a complete Master Plan for the City of Arcadia. 13, 9-6-60 5115 "The staff of the City shall proceed, as directed by the City Council, to arrange meetings with private planning consultants and to notify all civic and service organizations in the City as to the time and date of such meetings, so that many of the citizens of the City who are interested may attend. These meetings shall be for the purpose of providing as much information as possible relating to planning in general and Master Planning in particular to the electors, to assist them in arriving at a decision at the November election. "The staff shall continue ~~ v~~~k toward a p~~gram for development of a plan for the area to be affected by the Foothill Freeway and to make such recommendations to the Council for such action as they feel will accomplish this purpose." I Councilman Phillips moved that with the inclusion of the words "Planning Commission" in the last paragraph of the above statement of policy that it become the general concept and intent of the 'Council, Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser ADJOURNED MEETING '9-22-60) In compliance with the request of the City Attorney, May~r Camphouse indicated the consent of the Council to hold an adjourned meeting September 22, 1960 at 7:30 P;M; .for the purpose of'adopting the Arcadia Municipal Code, ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn at 10:55 P.M. i1r~L /;;K~D~< ayor I ATTEST: ~;'ZUf~~ City Cler I 14. 9-6-60