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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 3,1961 I '",,<>cATm, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCe ROLL CALL HEARING (Stark) .. <1'( .j ;/1 ,j I INDExED I ZONE CHANGE (peck Road) 5224 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANuARY 3, 196"1 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. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Walter Dannaman, Pastor of the American Lutheran Church of Arcadia. Mayor camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse None Mayor camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Harry Stark, representing Stark & Son's Carnival, Inc., 5663 N. Muscatel, San Gabriel, California, for a permit to operate eight amusement rides for four days (January 19 to 22, 1961; inclusive) during the hours of 3:00 P.M. on the 19th and 20th, 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on the 21st and 12 noon to 6:00 P.M. on the 22nd, on the parking lot at Ralphs Market at the corner of Double Drive and Live Oak Avenues, Arcadia, in conjunction with the "Carnival of Bargains" by said Market. and inquired if anyone desired to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the matter. The applicant not being present and no other person Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed. seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. desiring to be heard, Councilman Reibold Councilman Balser then moved that Council approve the application of Harry Stark, representing Stark & Son's Carnival, Inc., 5663 N. Muscatel, San Gabriel, california, and authorize the issuance of a permit to said applicant to operate eight amusement rides for four days (January 19 to 22, 1961, inclusive) during the hours of 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on the 19th and 20th, 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on the 21st and 12 noon to 6:00 P.M. on the 22nd, on the parking lot at Ralphs Market at the corner of Double Drive and Live Oak Avenues, in conjunction with the "Carnival of Bargains" by said Market, and upon condition that a copy of the insurance policy to cover such amusement rides be submitted to the City Attorney for approval. To Councilman Butterworth's suggestion that a specific amount of liability insurance to be carried by the applicant be a condition of the permit, it was stated that the motion included the condition that a copy of the insurance policy be submitted to the City Attorney for approval, and that since the amusement rides were being held on private property it would appear to be the responsibility of Ralphs Market to see that coverage was adequate. Councilman Reibold then seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: Councilman Butterworth ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 398 recommending 1. 1-3-61 (Zone Change Peck Road - Continued) ZONE CHANGE (Annexation No. 22) ZONE VARIANCE (Shumaker) AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (City Hall & Police Station) l' j&ct INDEXED ARCAD IA AVENUE (Opening) j 1 &(P ;I:NDEXED 5225 that the City-owned land on the west side of Peck Road be placed in Zones M-1 and D, an~ that the City Attorney, be instructed to prepare the necessary documents pertaining thereto. (Scheduled for Public Hearing January 17, 1961 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.) Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 399 recommending that the land included in proposed Annexation No. 22 be placed in Zone M-1 if it is annexed to the City. (said zoning to be considered on January 17, 1961 at same time a~ proposal to annex). I Mayor Camphouse declared that since no action can be taken until time for appeal elapses (January 6, 1961) the zone variance request of G. M. Shumaker for a zone variance to use property at 652 Fairview Avenue as a public parking lot, Planning Commission Resolution No. 401, will be held over until the appeal period has passed. The City Manager advised that the following proposals were received for the remodeling of the air conditioning system in the City Hall and Police Station; provisions for financing the project having been made in the 1960-61 fiscal budget: 1. Key Air Conditioning Alternate No.1, including all electrical, cutting, patching and plastering - a turn key job, $9,827.00 Balance of bids EXCLUDE electrical, cutting, patching and plastering. 2. Key Air Conditioning Co. 3. Vernon Refrigeration Co. 4. Weatherite Co. $7,726.00 $9,721.00 $9,898.00 Motion by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize the award to be made to Key Air Conditioning Co. on the basis of time and materials at a guaranteed maximum price of $9,827.00, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract therefor in form approved by the City Attorney: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None In compliance with Council's instructions of December 20, 1960, the City Manager submitted a report of the course of events in connection with the proposed opening of Arcadia Avenue, adding that from the record it is I evident that proceedings up to August 16, 1960 were taken as a result of the favorable report of the property owners submitted to them on February 3, 1959 and terminated on August 16, 1960 as a result of a reversal of this favorable opinion. As the Council had not yet had an opportunity to thoroughly review the report the City Manager read in full the following last paragraph, requesting for the record an expression from the Council in order to clear up the apparent misunderstanding that has arisen in this regard: "The Manager's office has worked toward the opening of the western portion of the proposed Arcadia Avenue opening since August 16, 1960 to provide ingress and egress for traffic to parking areas now existing and proposed in order to relieve traffic congestion on Duarte and in some cases Fairview. We have not thought in terms of pushing for the opening at full 2. 1~3-61 (Arcadia Avenue Opening - Continued) I ~f11 ~ 0/ INDEXED ANNEXATION POLICY /i,'~ U/~ (?~ IUDEXEp I REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION EUiDEXEn COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION CWDEXEn BUSINESS PERMIT RENEWALS 5226 width to La Cadena, nor for a lesser width, unless each property owner sees benefit to his own property for so doing. This we 'believe is in line with the thinking of the City, Council in this regard." A general discussion ensued and Councilman phillips stated in part that in his opinion the paragraph states substantially what he had said in answer to Mr. Street's query at the Adjourned Regular Council meeting of December 28, 1960; that it has been his hope that Arcadia Avenue could' be opened at least as far as the mortuary on the south side of Duarte Road, in order to relieve the traffic situation in and around the back' of the business district; that from that point on he felt Arcadia Avenue at the moment should be pushed no further nor faster t~an the property owners desired. Councilman Reibold stated in part that it was his understanding that the Manager's office actually was working on the matter as a joint venture with the property owners toward the end that Arcadia Avenue would be opened to the mutual advantage of all concerned. Councilman Balser stated that the paragraph read by the City Manager was in line with his thinking on the matter. Councilman Butterworth suggested that in order that the paragraph not be interpreted to mean that under no circumstances was the street to be put through unless agreeable to 100% of the property owners, that two words be changed in the sentence starting with "We have not thought in terms of pushing....."; that the word ~'each" be changed to "the" and the word "his" be changed to "their". Whereupon the Council concurring in the change, Councilman Phillips moved that the report be accepted by the Council as amended. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The City Manager advised that with regard to the request of the Council that a report be submitted to them regarding Council policy on annexations, a search of the records of the City Clerk and City Manager did not reveal any official recordation establishing a policy; that a review of proceed- ings on several annexations over the past years indicate individual expressions regarding specific annexations, and he thereupon tendered copies of the information that had been found in this respect. Councilman Reibold moved that the resume as submitted by the City Manager be received and filed pending a meeting (to be arranged) of the Council for the purpose of reevaluating it. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold suggested that prior to the first meeting regarding this matter that consideration be given to whether the word "policy," shall mean precedent or whether it shall constitute a legal document. Mayor Camphouse ordered filed the notices from the Regional Planning Commission, the zoning proposals having no effect on Arcadia. Mayor camphouse ordered filed notices from the County Boundary Commission that the City of El Monte has filed annexation proposal No. 251 and No. 247. (No effect on Arcadia). Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Council approve the following applications for renewal of business license permits, and that the provisions of Section 6313.1 and 6313.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code applicable to previously licensed businesses be waived: 3. 1-3-61 5227 (BUSiness.13,...Ai.LEN, Carl R. 33 Morlan Place Permit <j I ARCADIA Bowling Courts, 21 Morlan Pl. Renewals) ~~~BALABANOFF, Emilia, 1625 S. 2nd Ave. '1''7~BARQUIST, Roger Wm. .If '- .' u @ ,., ~/; BARRY, Charles J., 909 s. 1st Ave. -1L/CHAPPS, M. F. lie C. R., 334 East Huntington Drive -!:f,q CITY REFUSE SERVICE CO., 215 East Huntington Drive 8#J T COMMUNITY Disposal Co. Temple City !;J!r';';CONE, Douglas H., 400 E. Huntington Drive .;o:~',ICREMER, Frances, 824 N. Santa Anita 'Jt- 1"/GARNER, Madge K., 1615 Lovell Ave. J 340j. GLICK, Lawrence L. ;j- 7"i';" INGERSOLL, LOYAL, , . J1 71/ MASTER'S Miniature Golf Course 137 E. Live Oak Ave. g. ~ _<:' METHODIST Hospital of Southern California ..,7'1.2 y NEUGENT, Wallace W., 421 East Huntington Drive ,'.:) '7~~7ROBERTSON, Kenneth A. J-~ 'I ROSS Music Company , y :.,~-1 RUSSELL Transportation J361 SCHRADER, Walter, 151 Genoa Ji'11/ SCHULTZE, Frederic, 1111 Okoboji Dr. 17 I: c;,. SOUTH ARCADIA Recreation Center 188 W. Las Tunas Drive :/.')I.j(; STEARNE, Robert W. Riding Stable Nursery School Door to door solicitation sales of automatic garage opener. Junk buying. for door Used car sales. Residen~ial garbage collection. Commercial rubbish and rubbish collection. I Used car sales. Nutrilite sales lie cosmetics Children's Day care. (Disabled Veteran) door to door solicitation. Door to door solicitation (Metal polishing) . Used car sales. Door to door solicitation for sales of automatic garage door opener. Amusement games lie juke box at 116 E. Live Oak Avenue School bus. Door to door solicitation, (Electrolux) . Nursery School. Bowling alley. (Blind made products) door to door solicitation. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the business license permit to Carl R. Allen, 33 Morlan Place (Riding Stable) be limited on a temporary basis to 60 days, Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept such recommendation and that his motion be amended to except from the above listed applicants Carl R. Allen, 33 Morlan place, and that a business license permit be issued to him on a temporary basis for 60 days. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion as amended, which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse ~:~ I ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that the Arcadia Golf Company, operators of the Par~3 Golf Course on City owned property at 620 E. Live Oak Avenue, has requested that their lease with the City be amended so that they may apply for an on-sale 'beer license. PAR-3 GOLF COURSE (sale of Beer on premises) A general discussion ensued and Mr. Jerome T. Stewart, one of the partners of said company, addressed the Council, stating in substance that the golf course has been operating for the past two years at a loss of approximately $18,000; that their principal competitor, the Twin Lakes Golf Course, operates a full size bar; that they have received many , requests from their patrons for beer; that they feel in order to maintain a competitive position that they should be permitted to sell beer and that an increase in their profits would redound to the benefit of the City which participates on a percentage basis. He also mentioned that ~ I:':) ;tNDEXED 4. 1-3-61 I'," .~::o 1.. <i, (par- 3 Go If Course - Sale of Beer on premises) I .A._,j.... J' '/ t r I HEALTH & SANITATION (Heal th Code) ARCADIA- MONROVIA VALLEY CAB CO. ~7'- 5228 bowling alleys in Arcadia are permitted to except when Junior Leagues are playing and same conditions at the golf course. sell beer on the concours~. that they would agree to...,the ,- .... The Manager of the golf course also spoke, and in answer to the Council's query as to why the course is losing money; stated in part that one,of the factors is the location; that he had discussed with the City Manager the p~ssibility of placing signs in the area which wo~ld more clearly indicate its vicinity. To which the City Manager commented that information is forthcoming on the type of sign that would be of the greatest assistance in p01nting,out the location of the golf course, adding that the City will cooperate in every possible way, and the Council expressed its approval for this assistance. It was also stated that there. is no uniformity as to County Parks selling or not selling beer but that Los Angeles City courses do sell beer; also that while not permitted, patrons sometimes bring theiF own beer to the ~Par-3 golf course. Councilman Phillips then moved that the Council authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the City's lease with the Arcadia Golf Company, giving the lessee an opportunity to make application to Alcoholic Beverage Control for an on-sale beer license, said amendment to be submitted,to the Council at the next Council meeting for review. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion. " Councilman Butterworth suggested that before putting the City Attorney to the task of preparing the amendment it might be well to test the sentiment of the 'Council as to whether it would be agreeable to the majority of the Council that beer be sold'at the golf course. He added that he would like to see the golf course operate at a profit by. develop- ments other than money values in this community; that mention is'made in the lessee's letter that beer is sold in bowling alleys and that he would not want to see this used as a leverage to extend what he thought was a bad policy; that he thought it an unfortunate policy to allow the sale of any intoxicating beverage on municipal property and that he.would vote against it. Councilman Balser stated in part that he too would like 'to see the golf course prosper and would cooperate in any manner possible but that he too was strongly opposed to selling intoxicants on City property. Mayor Camphouse stated in part that basing the denial purely on a basis of economics is not a good motive,' and likened the situation to having ,one's head in the sand, where in a situation such as this one becomes very righteous, and on that basis he would vote in favor of the amendment. The motion made and seconded was: then carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that he had ordered copies of the Los Angeles county's Health Code for distribution to the Council, in compliance with Council's suggestion, and that he thought they would be available, for Council's consideration prior to the next Counc~l meeting. .' , Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the Council grant the request of the Arcadia- Monrovia Valley Cab Company for permission to replace one of their 1955 Chevrolet taxicabs with a 1957 model. 5. 1- 3- 61 5229 . 'cS , 15) ;J' REFUND :..e'.: - (Hallock) ~, .17';:'-" lNDEXED ,Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to refund the sum of $12.68 to John D. Hallock, being the unused portion of the investigation fee deposited in connection with his application for a business permit: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PAltTICIPATION (Rumbaugh) '1' "31 lNDEXED PASADENA TOURNAMENr OF ROSES ARCADIA FLOAT (Roach) a:'~ iII'IDEXED RECESS RESOLUTION No. 3341 INDEXED Mr. Max Rumbaugh, 205 Palm Drive, representing the Arcadia Council of Protestant Churches, addressed the Council regarding the request of the Arcadia Golf Company for permission to apply for an on-sale beer license for the sale of beer at the Par-3Golf Course. I He stated in substance that he hoped the Council would deny the amendment to their lease with the City; that this being public property the Council would be setting a precedent; that Los Angeles County does not permit the sale of intoxicating beverages on any of their recreational facilities; and that the lease was originally signed with the knowledge that alcoholic beverages were not to be sold. Mr. Hal Roach, publisher of the Arcadia Tribune and Chairman of the Float Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, advised the Council that construction of the City's float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, cost $7,538.00, of which residents of Arcadia contributed $6,055.00 and asked the Council to underwrite the balance. The Council expressed its pleasure at the participation of the Arcadia residents and congratulated the Committee and all concerned in the effort put forth in making the City's first entry a prize winner in its class, and stated that this proved that the people of Arcadia are interested in Arcadia. Councilman Phillips then moved that the Council appropriate the sum of $1,482.29 from Council Contingency Fund to Account No. 409.28 to cover the difference between contributions received and the amount of construction cost of the float entered by the City of Arcadia in the 1961 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor camphouse declared a recess at 9:00 P"M. The Council meeting reconvened at 9:05 P.M. I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3341, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTIONS "(a)" AND "(b)" OF SECTION 3 OF RULE IX OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2769." 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. 3341 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. 1-3-61 (Resolution No. 3341 - Continued) AlU.INIC PROPERTIES, INC. I '':1 "/ t: .:; ~ , 5230 )'.:. Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3341 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote, as follows: ' AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Discussion was held regarding the adoption of Ordinance No. 1115 inasmuch as no determination had as yet been made regarding the amount of' credit to be given Arlinic Properties, Inc. for in-lieu parking' spaces on Lot 38 of Tract No. 3430. It was suggested that in order to resolve the difficulty when the plot plan is submitted the entire parcel'including the 30' be taken into consideration and the plan approved as though it were part of the original tract. This suggestion met with the approval of the Council and Mr. Henry Hege, attorney for Arlinic Properties, Inc. INDEXED Whereupon Councilman Phillips moved, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the following minute motion be adopted in connection with credit to be given to Arlinic Properties, Inc. for in-lieu parking spaces on Lot No. 38 of Tract No. 3430: I ORDINANCE No. 1115 (Adopted) WHEREAS, Section 9284.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code provides for the payment to and acceptance by the City of Arcadia of a sum not less than the assessed valuation of the entire parcel of property for which park- ing space is required by the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the owners of Lot 38, Tract 3430 per map recorded in Book, 42, page 32 of Maps in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, have offered to deed to the City of Arcadia the northerly 30' of said Lot 38 having a reasonable value in excess of the assessed valuation of the entire lot; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, does. hereby determine and resolve as follows: That the reasonable value of the northerly 30' of said Lot 38 exceeds the assessed valuation of all of Lot 38; that the City does hereby accept the deed of the northerly 30' 'I 'of'said Lot 38 in lieu of cash equal to the value thereof; that the acceptance of such deed is hereby deemed to be the payment of cash in excess of the assessed valuation of all of said Lot 38 and is deemed to have been deposited in the appropriate fund and to have been expended in turn for the acquisition of said northerly 30' of said Lot 38; that pursuant to the foregoing the off-street parking requirements applicable to the intended use of the balance of said Lot 38 are hereby deemed to be and are hereby found to have been fulfilled.to the extent which will permit the development of the balance of said Lot 38 to progress in the same manner as if said 3D' dedication were still a part of said parcel. Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1115, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 1104 AND 1108 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY IN ZONE C-2." Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded ,by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of 115' -3 Ordinance No. 1115 be waived: !U:IDEXED AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further moved that Ordinance Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried follows: No. 1115 be adopted. on roll call vote as 7. 1-3-61 5231 (Ordinance No. 1115 - Continued) PECK ROAD PROPERTY AGREEMENT .J- !fJ'f INDEXED. MICROPliONES (Schone) NS P ANNEXAtION POLICY (Golisch) }/~ ro BUSINESS PERMIT RENEWALS (Reibold) N~ I~ PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNALS (camphouse) /lsP INSURANcE COMMITTEE (BaIse r , Butterworth, Phillips) NSF ADJOURNMENT AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that subsequent to the authorization of the Council at the last Council meeting that the Mayor anI:! City"Clerk execute an agreement with Arcadia Industries, Inc. for the sale of the Peck Road properties in form submitted by the City Manager a change in one of the paragraphs had been requested by th~ prospective purchaser. Upon receiving approval of said change from Mr. E. O. Rodeffer, of Arcadia Industries, Inc., who ~as in the audience, Councilman Balser moved that the Council reaffirm its authorization that the Mayor and I City Clerk execute the agreement for the sale of the Peck Road properties with Arcadia Industries, Inc. in form submitted by the City Manager, with subparagraph h, paragraph 10 thereof amended as now submitted. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on ' roll call vote as. follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. E. O. Rodeffer, 863 Lynhaven Lane, LaCanada, one of the owners of Arcadia Industries, Inc. tendered to the Council his company's check for $20,000 as payment of the first portion of land to be deeded, and another company check for $5,000 for engineering services which were called for in the above agreement. In answer to the inquiry of the City Manager, Mayor camphouse stated that he favored the neck microphone he had been wearing on an experimental basis the last few meetings; that it seemed to make for freer movement and that he understood it was easier for the audience to hear. A discussion ensued as to whether such microphones should be purchased for all the Councilmen and staff participating in the Council meetings and it was the consensus of the Council that it might be well to first experiment with three or four more prior to final decision as to whether the neck microphone should replace the desk type presently in use. Mayor Camphouse advised Planning Commissioner Golisch, in answer to his request, that he would be included in the meeting of the Council regard- ing annexation policy, so that he might pass on to the Planning Commission the tenor of the Council in that regard. Councilman Reibold suggested that the City Manager check the possibility of approval of routine business permit renewals being handled by the staff rather than by the Council as is now done in routine lot splits. Mayor Camphouse requested the City Manager to explore,~he merits of the I portable traffic signals which, in his opinion, were'more effective than a police officer using a flashlight, and to submit such information to the Council at the next Council meeting. Mayor Camphouse appointed Councilmen Balser, Butterworth and Phillips as a committee to work with the staff on the matter of insurance coverage for the City, Councilman Balser to act as Chairman. Whereupon the City Manager submitted to Councilman Balser a portfolio on insurance studies, adding that said portfolio had to be returned by January 25, 1961. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded unanimously' that the meeting adjourn at and carried ATTEST: ~K-i 4z, '>>u/?~. City Clerk 1-3-61