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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
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12- 28-60
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 17, 1961
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., January 17, 1961.
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 Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
None
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
unanimously, with the exception of Councilman Butterworth who abstained
from voting as to the minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of
December 28, 1960 because of his absence from said meeting, that the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1960, the Regular Adjourned
Meeting of December 28, 1960 and the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1961
as submitted in writing be approved.
Mayor Camphouse announced that this hearing had been called for the
purpose of considering the recommendation of the Planning Commission
contained in its Resolution No. 399 as to M-l zoning classification
that should be made applicable to certain uninhabited territory contiguous
and adjacent to the City limits of Arcadia and situated near the south-
easterly portion of the City, generally described as two lots having a
r1.- rt/L ofrontage of 71 feet and a depth of 267.65 feet, located on the west side
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-rhe City Manager explained that this involves Lots 4 and 5 of Tract
No. 10260, owned by Superior Concrete Block and Building Company, the
owners also of the property in the City of Arcadia immediately adjacent
to these two lots; that said company's operations cover the lots in
question and they are desirous of having all their properties in one
governmental jurisdiction; that Temple City consented to the detachment
and subsequent annexation to the City of Arcadia.
HEARING
(Annexation
No. 22 re
Zoning)
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Mayor Camphouse then declared the hearing open and inquired if there was
anyone who wished to speak in opposition to the recommended M-l zoning
of the property in question.
The following persons addressed the Council:
William De Benedit, 5529 N. WeIland Avenue, Temple City, presented to the
City Clerk a petition with 25 signatures protesting the rezoning of the
two subject lots from A-I to M-l. He then stated in part that he owned
co~siderable property in the area and felt that M-l zoning on the lots
ip question would depreciate the value of his property; that he was not
opposed to the annexation of the lots to the City of Arcadia. He
suggested that as an alternative a variance be granted to the owners of
the property and that he would favor R-3 zoning on the lots to act as a
buffer zone.
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(Hearing -
Annexation
No. 22 re
Zoning -
Continued)
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Mr. F. Van sandt, 5623 WeIland Avenue, Temple City, stated in part that
he felt M-l zoning would depreciate his property and that he would prefer
R-3 zoning, adding that he does not oppose the annexation.
Mr. Lee A. Voyles stated in part that he has resided for 15 years at
5609 N. WeIland Avenue, Temple City and that he felt M-l zoning would
depreciate his property, which is three lots from the property proposed
to be rezoned. He mentioned that at the present time a request is
pending before the Temple City Council for R-3 zoning in his area; also
that a hospital is contemplated being built across the street. He added
that he is opposed to the annexation of the subject property to the City
of Arcadia,
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Mr. Donald W. Isler, 5508 WeIland Avenue, Temple City, stated in part
that he opposed the rezoning, inasmuch as this will be M-l zoning
adjacent to residential property; that the truck traffic on this road is
undesirable; that the increasing of the business of the applicant will
increase the hazards of the residents. That if the pending R-3 zone
request is granted improvements of the street will be necessary and that
he felt the residents were entitled to protection for that reason.
In answer to Councilman Butterworth's query of Mr.voyJes as to whether the
parcel proposed to be annexed already has an "M" use, Mr. Vo.yJes replied
that it had, adding that he felt the owner of the subject property could
operate his business under a variance or special use permit which would
not allow him'to sell the property for occupancy by an ,undesirable
business, which could occur under the City's "M" zone.
No one else desiring to be heard in opposition to the requested rezoning,
and at Mayor camphouse's inquiry as to whether anyone desired to be heard
in favor of the rezoning, Mr, Homer Shirley, President of Superior
Concrete Block & Building Supply Co. and owner of the subject lots,
addressed the Council, stating in part that in order to correct any
misunderstanding, he had no intention of entering into any manufacturing
that would be detrimental to the neighborhood; that he merely desired a
reclassification of the zoning on the two lots, which are part of a parcel
of land consisting of five lots, three of which were annexed to Arcadia
from Temple City, the remaining two having inadvertently been excluded
from such annexation. He added that at one time the parcel was zoned M-l
which the County changed to C-3 with a variance.
Mr, Shirley continued that at the present time there is a building on the
property 290 feet long, the walls being 12 feet high, of concrete blocks,
fire proof and sound proof.
To Councilman Reibold's question as to whether a variance which permitted
his present operation but would not be necessarily restricted to his
ownership would meet his requirements, Mr. Shirley replied that he
preferred an M-l zoning to conform with the rest of his property; also
that he believed the City required M-l zoning for building materials.
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No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth moved that the
hearing be closed. 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
A general discussion then ensued.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he would like to personally
view the area before coming to a decision; that offhand his observation
would be that the applicant have M-l zoning on the front three north
lots and a variance on the two subject lots.
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(Hearing -
Annexation
No. 22 re
Zoning -
Continued)
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Councilman Phillips stated in substance that he had no desire to push
a decision at this time but that the staff has practically assured the
Council of the exact status of the lots; that the owner has stated
that there is a building covering both of the two lots which has been
there for several years; and that the property both east and west of
the subject lots is now in Temple City and subject to their jurisdiction.
Mr. Ervin H. Golisch, Planning Commission's liaison with the Council,
stated in part that there had been considerable discussion on the subject
matter at the Planning Commission meetings but that none of the
protestants had been present; that the facts brought out before the
Planning Commission were basically the same as stated at this hearing,
in that the subject business is presently in an M-l zone and the request
for zoning and annexation is only by reason of the two lots in question
having been inadvertently excluded from the original petition; that had
they been included they would have been zoned M-l,
The City Attorney stated in substance that the omission of the two
subject lots was inadvertent at the time the boundary description of
Annexation No, 19 was prepared, He added that Council is not obliged
to arrive at a decision at this meeting but that concurrent with this
hearing the protest hearing was set by the resolution instituting the
annexation proceedings and that as a matter of practice in all previous
annexations the Council has completed its determination as to zoning
prior to the passage of the time in which property owners may file
written protests; that written protests to be binding must be filed with
the City prior to the time fixed for the hearing of protests,
Councilman Balser stated that he had recently personally viewed the
property in question; that in effect all the Council would be granting
would be the zoning under which the company is presently operating and
which would have been granted if the two lots had been included in the
original annexation.
Councilman Balser then moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No, 399 and
that the land included in proposed Annexation No. 22 be placed in Zone
M-l if it is annexed to the City. Councilman Phillips seconded the
, . motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
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HEARING
:'(Annexation
No. 22 South
,Arcadia
Uninhab ited)
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Camphouse declared that this is the time and place fixed by
Resolution No, 3328 to hear and consider any protests which may have
been filed with respect to the annexation of the territory designated
as Annexation No. 22 South Arcadia (Uninhabited) by owners of property
within the territory described in said Resolution No. 3328.
The City Clerk stated that she had on file affidavits of publication
and mailing, and that no written protests by owners of property had
been received,
~ 'jj'~ No written protests having been 'filed, Councilman Reibold moved that the
j, hearing be closed, Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was
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Mayor Camphouse stated that the ordinance covering the above determination
would be presented later in the evening.
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HEARING
(Zoning
Peck Roa<1
property)
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HEARING
(Lighting
Maintenance
District
No. 15)
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,(Lighting
Maintenance
District
No. 16)
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Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the matter of the proposed
classification of certain property owned by the City abutting the west'
side of Peck Road southerly from the Rio Hondo channel; that an agree-
ment for the sale of said property or a portion thereof is about to be
executed by the City and one of the conditions of the sale of said
property is that it shall be zoned, developed and used for industrial
purpose; and that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 398
recommends that the property lying west of Peck Road and South of Live
Oak Avenue, more fully described in' said Resolution No. 398, be placed
in Zones M-l and D (Architectural oVerlay), and inquired if anyone
desired to be heard concerning such proposed classification.,
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No one desiring to be heard and no written protests having been
received, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be closed.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further moved that the Council accept the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 398
and authorize the placing of the city-owned land on the west side of
Peck Road, more fully described in said Resolution No. 398, in Zones
M-l and D, and that the conditions be made applicable under Zone D.
Councilman Butterworth 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 announced that this is the time and place fixed by
Resolution of Intention No. 3332 for the hearing of any protests or
objections to the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 15
and upon opening said hearing inquired if anyone in the audience
desired to be heard.
The Director of Public Works commented that these proceedings are
routine at this time of year in order to place new subdivisions created
during the past year into appropriate lighting maintenance districts and
to combine into one district such preexisting districts that may have
expired or will expire in the near future. That this being a residential
area the ratio of maintenance and operation cost and expense of said
system is shared equally between the residents of the district and the
City.
No one desiring to be heard and the City Clerk having received no written
protests, Councilman Butterworth moved that the hearing be closed.
Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser then moved that Lighting Maintenance District No. 15
be ordered formed as contemplated by Resolution No. 3332. Councilman
Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
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Mayor Camphouse announced that this is the time and place fixed by
Resolution of Intention No. 3333 for the hearing of any protests or
objections to the formation of Lighting Maintenance District No. 16,
and upon opening said hearing inquired if anyone in the audience
desired to be heard.
The City Attorney commented that the proceedings in this proposed
district are identical to those in District No. 15 with the exception
that District No. 16 covers a commercial aDaa and the ratio of
maintenance and operation cost and expense of the system is paid 407.
by the City and 607. by the owners of the property.
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(Hearing -
Lighting Main.
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No one desiring to be heard and the City Clerk having received
protests, Councilman Reibold moved t4at the hearing be closed.
seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously.
no written
Motion
Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Ralph A.
Thorsen, doing business as Best Disposal Company, 917 South Magnolia
Avenue, Monrovia, California, for a business permit to allow commercial
rubbish hauling, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard regarding
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(Thorsen)
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No one desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing
be closed. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further moved that Council approve the application
of Ralph A. Thorsen, doing business as Best Disposal Company, 917 South
Magnolia Avenue, Monrovia, California, and authorize the issuance of a
business permit to said applicant to allow commercial rubbish hauling,
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of John
Toscano, 8616 Edmond Drive, Rosemead, California, for a business permit
to operate a taxicab service within the City.
The City Manager advised that prior to 1955 and during the year 1956-57
the applicant did have a taxicab license in the City restricted to the
racing season; that at the Council meeting of January 2, 1957 the Council
denied the application on the basis that there was no justification for
nor need of additional cab service; also that this application differs
from prior applications in that applicant now contemplates 24 hour
service with two cabs on a year round basis rather than being restricted
to the racing season,
To Mayor Camphouse's inquiry as to whether anyone in the audience desired
to speak, the applicant addressed the Council and advised in part that
his basic reason for desiring a permit at this time is that he has a
few elderly customers who come into Arcadia and like to be brought back
by the same driver; also that he is licensed in Temple City, San Gabriel
and Rosemead to operate a taxicab service, having been licensed in
Rosemead for 15 years.
Mr. LeMoyne Bailey, owner and operator of the Arcadia-Monrovia valley Cab
Co. addressed the Council and questioned the establishment of public need
or necessity in this case, upon which basis the Council denied the
applicant's application two years ago. He also mentioned that he thought
the color scheme of applicant's cabs were so similar to his cabs that
there might be a tendency to deceive the public. He also inquired as to
whether applicant's rates would be the same as those established by the
City.
Councilman Butterworth moved that the police and staff reports on the
applicant be made a part of the proceeding. Councilman Reibold seconded
the motion which was carried unanimous ly.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Balser moved that the hearing
be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth moved that, based upon the police report on the
applicant, which indicates an unusual number of citations and convictions
for violations of various provisions of the Vehicle Code, and upon the
failure of any showing of public need or necessity, and in the best
interests of the people of this community, the application of John
Toscano for a business permit to operate a taxicab service within the
City of Arcadia be denied, Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and
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Toscano -
Continued)
ZONE
VARIANCE
(Shumaker)
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ARCADIA
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carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No, 401,
and authorize the granting of a zone variance to G. M. Shumaker to permit
the use as a public parking' lot of property at 652 Fairview Avenue,
Arcadia:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission recommendation regarding South Arcadia Annexation.
The City Clerk advised that a communication has been received from the
Secretary of the Citizen's Group of the subject area requesting permis-
sion to address the Council. Mayor camphouse advised that an
opportunity would be afforded those desiring to be heard after the
Council discussed policy pertaining to annexations.
Councilman Reibold stated in part that several meetings ago it was
suggested that the Council meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss
the possibility of reviewing and reevaluating policy relative to
annexations; that said meeting had been held although not all of the
Councilmen were present; that some tentative ideas were propounded and
that he had prepared the following statement of policy for consideration
of the Council:
"The City Council of the City of Arcadia recognizes that its primary
responsibility is for the welfare of those people who live and/or own
property in the City of Arcadia, The City Council in the discharge of
its responsibility believes the following with respect to annexation
of territory:
"1. The welfare of the City is not necessarily bettered by Arcadia
becoming larger in area or in population,
"2. In the consideration of any annexation prime importance must be
placed on the effect any proposed annexation will have presently or
in the future on the people and/or property now located within the City
limits, Furthermore any annexation which does not materially benefit
the territory or property owners of the City of Arcadia should be
discouraged.
"3, Significant sections of major thoroughfares do not make good city
boundaries because 'their 'juriSdiC ti0l1;; is ',divided- -between- :two' -political
subdivisions.
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"4. While the general welfare is of importance the desires of annexing
people and/or the effect of the annexation upon their properties must
remain subordinate to our primary responsibility, The City Council in
establishing this policy with respect to the annexation of territory
to the City of Arcadia reserves for itself discretionary power for any
particular annexation."
Lengthy discussi~n was held with Councilman Phillips suggesting that
the following clause be added: "Consideration should be given beyond
recognized boundary criterea of the effect upon Arcadia of the
possibility of impossible development of small unincorporated islands
left dangling between other incorporated areas."
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(Policy re
Annexations -
Continued)
Further discussion was held regarding areas proposed to be annexed being
compatible and that consideration should be given to service needs,
water consumption and schools.
Councilman Balser felt that all areas in County territory should be
annexed by some city and stated in part that he would be in favor of
Councilman Phillips' amendment suggestion.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he was the Councilman who
was not present at the aforesaid meeting; that he commended Councilman
Reibold on his statement of policy and believed that in principle
it is good; also that he agreed with Councilman Phillips' amendment
in connection with paragraph 2 of the statement.
Referring to the annexation to be discussed at this meeting, he stated
in part that the City had previously annexed the lucrative business
district portion of the subject area. He then referred to and read
a portion of the report from the City Manager wherein reference was
made to the area in question being in County territory which could
develop or decline to a point where it could have an adverse effect on
Arcadia, and stated further in substance that he would not be willing
to adopt a verbatim statement of policy at this particular time.
Councilman Reibold stated in part that in his opinion the amendment
proposed by Councilman Phillips did not conflict with his statement of
policy. That he likened the City of Arcadia as a corporation and himself
as a Director and that he felt compelled to represent its selfish
financial interests in the best manner possible, That in his opinion
material benefit to the City should be of prime consideration. That
with regard to the annexation request, some determination must be
reached but that a policy should first be established; that in this
regard he had referred to the Council minutes of the past and had
written his findings as set forth in his statement. To Councilman
Butterworth's query as to whether or not he agreed with the City Manager's
report he answered in the negative,
Mayor camphouse stated in part that he subscribed to the policy statement
of Councilman Reibold but would suggest a change in some of the wording
and preferred giving consideration to various points which had been
discussed.
The consensus of the Council being that a policy should be adopted
and that the statement of policy as read by Councilman Reibold is a
start in that direction, Councilman Balser moved that Councilman
'ReiboitClLJl statement of policy as amended by Councilman Phillips be
adopted by the Council in principle. Councilman Butterworth seconded
the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: CounCilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Mr. L. Halden Wentworth, Manager of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council, stating in part that he commended the Council
on the start made in the adoption of the statement of policy pertain-
ing to annexations; that the Chamber of Commerce would like an
opportunity to study the South Arcadia annexation area prior to any
J';I .:J decision by the Council. Mayor Camphouse expressed appreciation for
/ tithe interest of the Chamber of Commerce.
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, Mr. Harry L. Conover, 5545 Florinda, Arcadia, addressed the Council,
stating in part that in the opinion of the citizens group he represented;
the area desiring annexation logically belongs to Arcadia; that its
postal address is Arcadia, its residents belong to Arcadia organizations,
shop in Arcadia and help support the community; that their property is
maintained on a par with Arcadia. He also referred to the annexation
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(Policy re
Annexations -
Continued)
RECESS
TRACT
No, 24144
(Tentative)
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TRACT
No. 26345
(Tentative)
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ARCADIA
GOLF COMPANY
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of the business frontage on the south side of Live Oak Avenue, which
the area residents had endorsed; however, that had they known at the time
that their property might not be considered for annexation that they
would have endeavored to make the annexation of their area a consideration
of the annexation of the business section. He added that the area does not
want to become part of the City of El Monte or Temple City as they feel
they belong to Arcadia, and that a request is being made for permission to
circulate a petition to institute annexation proceedings. Mayor Camphouse
thanked Mr. Conover for his presentation.
Councilman Phillips suggested that in deference to the request of the
Chamber of Commerce for time within which to study the matter, and to
those present who might wish to speak further on the subject, the 'I
Council consider placing the annexation request on a future agenda. This
suggestion meeting with the approval of the Council, Councilman Reibold
moved that further discussion be deferred until receipt of a report from
the Chamber of Commerce. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously.
Mayor camphouse assured those interested that sufficient publicity would
be given when the matter will again appear on agenda.
Mayor Camphouse declared a recess at 9:40 P.M.
The Council meeting reconvened at 9:50 P.M.
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and amend its approval of November 1, 1960 of tentative map
of Tract No. 24144 to allow the dwelling on lot 2 to be moved rather than
removed and the rumpus room on lot 2 removed, all of the moved buildings
to meet all the requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance,
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and grant approval of tentative map of Tract
No, 26345, located on the west side of Peck Road south of the Rio Hondo
channel, containing 25 lots, subject to improvements being installed as
specified in the agreement of sale between the City and Arcadia Industries,
Incorporated, this being a subdivision of land owned by the City of Arcadia,
for which an agreement of sale to said Arcadia Industries, Incorporated
has been approved:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor camphouse read in its entirety a communication dated January 17, I
1961 from the Arcadia Golf Company which in substance stated that they
were withdrawing their request for the present for an amendment to their
lease with the City to permit them to make application for an on-sale
beer license, this being due to the large number of protests received
regarding the sale of beer at the golf course, That ultimately their
success depends upon their general acceptance by the community and there-
fore they intend to explore other possibilities in an effort to make the
golf course pay its own way,
It was the consensus of the Council that this willingness of the lessee
to cooperate was commendable and in turn the lessee was assured that the
City would make every effort to assist them, such as the installation of
signs in order to more clearly point out the location of the golf course.
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Golf Co. -
Continued)
I CALL FOR BIDS
(Fire Alarm
System)
IND&iEb
CALL FOR BIDS
(Removal of
Texaco
Station at
Library Site)
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Councilman Phillips then moved that the Council accede to the wishes of
the Arcadia Golf Company and that no further action be taken to amend the
lease of November 18, 1957 between said lessee and the City. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABStNT: None
Councilman Reibold commented that he would have changed his vote on the
. granting of this request had he been aware of the strong feeling of protest.
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works; that the
plans and specifications for the installation of pedestals, conduit and
pull boxes for the proposed fire alarm system for 11 stations located in
the immediate vicinity of school buildings located in,Arcadia, be approved
as submitted, and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for
such work in conformance with said specifications, $7000.00 having been
provided toward the financing of this project in the 1960-61 Capital
Project budget; said bids to be received on February 6, 1961 at 11:00
o'clock A.M.:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSl!:NT : None
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser 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 the plans and
specifications for the removal of the Texaco Service Station from the
southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road be approved as
sub~itted, and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for
such work in conformance with said specifications, to be received on
February 6, 1961 at ~1:00 o'clock A.M.:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SYCAMORE Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
BRIDGE & carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City
EQUESTRIAN Manager and the Director of Public Works and approve the plans and
TUNNEL specifications for the construction of the bridge and equestrian tunnel
(ApprovaE on sycamore Avenue at the Santa Anita Wash and that the City Clerk be
of Plana & authorized to advertise for bids to be received on a date to be set by the
IspeCificationS)Director of Public Works, said project to be financed from the Capital
-t Projects fund. It was stated by the Director of Public Works that it is
~ 3~~ contemplated that the construction of the above project will be ready by
aNDExicrptember, 1961.
CAPITAL The City Manager submitted to the Council the report of the Capital
PROJECTS projects Committee, and Councilman Reibold, as Chairman of said Committee,
COMMITTEE: advised that the Water Board had approved the water section of said report;
REPORT . ' also that contained in the report were such items as the proposed heliport,
.~;t~.~dthe lighting of the ball diamond, the lighting of the tennis court at the
~AA_ high school and the Chamber of Commerce office building upon which the
,~{"" committee felt the Council should decide.
fh1'
~.
rll'iD:t;XED
9.
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(Capital
Projects
Committee
Report)
PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT
(Lathe)
tf, ~rz-J5+
INDEXED.
LICENSE FEES
(Apartments,
etc.)
J,~
'~
aNDEXED
PECK ROAD
WATER
TRANSMISSION
MAIN
,..t,
U 7 "f))
trNDEXEIJ
The City Manager commented that each iridividual'project as it arises,:
must, of course, come back to the Council for approval of plans and"' :
specifications as well as appropriation of funds; that the capital'; '"
projects program"'is solely a guide for development in stages and to
permit the Engineering and Water Departments to schedule their work,
as well as an indication to the Council and to the citizens of the
community of the program contemplated for the next five years.
Councilman Butterworth inquired if the Committee had given any thought
to the possibility of submitting any portion of the report to the "
electorate and to Councilman Reibold's reply in the negative, Councilman
Butterworth continued in part that although he did not advocate matters
pertaining to the health and safety of the community being submitted to I
the electorate he did feel that certain projects contained in the report, ,
specifically items 3, 5, 14, 24, 33 and 46, pertaining to beautification,
(except item 46 pertaining to a parksite), and items 23 and 38 pertaining
to Wilderness park, totalling $3~9,OOO, which he personally favored,
should be submitted to the people for their approval or disapproval.
After further discussion in this vein by the Council, Councilman Butterworth
moved that the report of the capital projects Committee be accepted and
approved and that this Council extend to the entire committee (including
the Chamber of Commerce) and the staff appreciation for a splendid job on
a very difficult subject. 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
Councilman Butterworth further moved that items 3, 5, 14, 24, 33, 46, 23
and 38, totalling $3~9,OOO be submitted to the vote of the people for
their approval or disapproval to the end that the Council can be responsive
to the will of the people in the expenditure of public money.
There being no second the motion died.
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips 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 transfer
of $1200 from the Council Contingency fund to the Equipment Division
Capital Equipment Account No. 434 - 54 to cover the purchase of a metal
lathe (9' bed - 18" swing) for use in the City garage:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold. Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager advised that a review of the schedule of fees for bUSineSI
licenses for apartment houses, bungalow courts and motels reveals certain
inequities in that an owner of four or five units pays the same fee as
an owner of twenty to thirty or more units. He then submitted the
results of a survey made of the surrounding area as to fees to the Council,
Whereupon Councilman'Balser moved that the Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and request that the City Manager and the
Business License Officer prepare for the Council a new suggested fee
schedule. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously. .:J
, ..
The City Manager advised that his office has authorized the Engineering
firm of Perl iter and Soring to proceed with plans and specifications for
the construction of a water transmission main from the Longden well site
to Lot 1 of Tract No. 26345 located on Peck Road.
10.
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(Peck Road
Water
Transmission
Main)
I
PROPOSED
WATER
ORDINANCE
(k.~
~
"
5242
He explained that under date of October 4, 1960 the Council had
authorized an agreement for engineering services between the City
and said engineering firm for work to be performed for the Water
Department; that while such agreement is not exclusive, it does provide
for any work when the City has given written notice to proceed on any
individual project; that at the ,time the agreement was executed the
only work authorized was for the reservoir to be located at Orange Grove
and Baldwin Avenue,
The City Manager:continued that there is presently a great urgency for
the construction of a water transmission main from the Longden well site
to the property sold by the City to Arcadia Industries and while all
engineering work on said properties will be performed by City forces or
under their direction, they will be unable to produce the plans and
specifications for the subject transmission main in time to serve the area.
Whereupon Councilman Phillips moved that the Council approve and ratify
the action of the City Manager in authorizing Perl iter and Soring Engineers
to proceed with plans and specifications for the construction of a water
transmission main from the Longden well site to Lot 1 of Tract No. 26345
located on Peck Road. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which
was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager presented to the Council for review and consideration a
proposed Water Ordinance developed primarily by the Water Superintendent,
stating that subsequent thereto a meeting of the Council and the City
Attorney could be arranged and suggestions made. He added that among the
changes made in operational procedure are the elimination of penalties on
delinquent water bills, the establishing of a rate for consumers outside
the corporate limits of the City at a rate of 150% of the rate existing
from time to time within the City, and several others,
Councilman Reibold suggested that the following points be considered in
NDEXED. the review of the subject ordinance, to wit:
I
,
Section .7510.2 the words "absorb heat" be substituted for "extract
temperature",
Section 7560.1 re deposits: Clarify that this does not include owners,
Section 7570.1: Reconsideration to be given - it provides that where
a person has more than one service delinquent on one all of them can be
turned off.
Section 7570.4: Thought to be given as to the amount of deposit required
when a consumer feels that his meter is defective.
Section 7570~7: The use of the word "shall" makes it mandatory,
Section 7580,1 relative to wasting water, provides that any person who
$ees any person wasting water shall immediately notify the department
of such fact, which literally means that he will be in violation of the
ordinance if he does not, and this should be different.
Mayor camphouse ordered the matter taken under advisement and study,
the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No, 3340, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PORTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
'rr-'1~,:-CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA
S ~ - llY REASON OF ANNEXATION NO. 20, SOUTHEAST ARCADIA (UNINHABITED) WITHDRAWN
FROM SUCH DISTRICT."
INDEXEU
RESOLUTION
No. 3340
11,
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5243
(Resolution
No. 3340 -
Continued)
RESOLUTION
No. 3342
,/-
-; ; ....
,
INDEXED
RESOLUTION
No. 3343
1 7 G 0-
trNDExED
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. 3340 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None '
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3340 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3342, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING EXCLUSION FROM THE UNIFIED SEWER
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF THAT PORTION OF SAID
DISTRICT INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY REASON OF ANNEXATION NO.
20, SOUTHEAST ARCADIA (UNINHABITED)."
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3342 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No, 3342 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
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No, 3343, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS 'LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
15' TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF CORNELL DRIVE, WINDSOR ROAD, NEWMAN
AVENUE, SUNSET BOULEVARD, HUNGATE LANE, GREENFIELD AVENUE, SIERRA MADRE
BOULEVARD, SOUTRVIEW ROAD, SECOND AVENUE, OAKWOOD AVENUE, NAOMI AVENUE,
THIRD AVE~E, WILSON AVENUE, NORMAN AVENUE, LEDA LANE, ELEVADO AVENUE,
MELANIE LANE, FOURTH AVENUE, GRAND VIEW AVENUE, SHARON ROAD, FIFTH
AVENUE, OAKS PLACE, WISTARIA AVENUE, PEACHTREE LANE, WHITE OAK DRIVE,
HOLLY AVENUE, ROBBINS DRIVE, ELKINS PLACE, ROSEMARIE DRIVE, COYLE
AVENUE, CANYON ROAD, DUARTE ROAD, EIGHTH AVENUE, CAROLWOOD DRIVE, LYNDON
WAY, DOOLITTLE AVENUE, VISTA AVENUE, MAGNA VISTA AVENUE, TULIP LANE,
HIGHLAND VISTA DRIVE, FAIRVIEW AVENUE, TENTH AVENUE, ANGELO PLACE, AZURE
WAY, NINTH AVENUE, HILLGREEN PLACE, SANTA ANITA TERRACE, ENCINO AVENUE,
MARILYN PLACE, SANTA ANITA AVENUE, CAMINO GROVE AVENUE, TOPAZ PLACE,
CAMINO REAL AVENUE, SIXTH AVENUE, RODEO ROAD, BIRCHCROFT STREET,
BUNGALoW PLACE, ORANGEWOOD LANE, LEE AVENUE, LOGANRITA AVENUE, ANITA
CREST DRIVE, LONGDEN AVENUE, MAGNOLIA LANE, ANDREA LANE, WINNIE WAY,
OAKWOOD DRIVE, CHANTRY DRIVE, GRACE AVENUE, HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE, STONE
ROUSE ROAD, LOUISE AVENUE, WOODLAND AVENUE, WATSON DRIVE, ORANGE GROVE
AVENUE, ORLANDO DRIVE, LA SIERRA DRIVE, ONTARE ROAD, COLORADO STREET,
ILENE DRIVE, MARENDALE LANE, SAN CARLOS ROAD, ALTERN STREET, YORKSHIRE
DRIVE, MERRY OAK LANE, PAMELA RO~,VIRGINIA DRIVE AND SANTA MARIA ROAD
IN SAID CITY."
I
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the
Resolution No. 3343 be waived:
Phillips and carried
full body of
12.
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I
I
(Resolution
No. 3343 -
Continued)
RESOLUTION
No, 3344
rL ,-:' "
5 ;' ~~)
INDEXED
RESOLUTION
No, 3345
g (g 71
tINDEXED
ORDINANCE
No. 1117
(Introduced)
5244
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. 3343 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3343 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
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 3344, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF A LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DESIGNATED AS 'LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO,
16' TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF
A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON PORTIONS OF BALDWIN AVENUE, ALLEY EAST OF
BALDWIN AVENUE, DUARTE ROAD, HUNTINGTON DRIVE, NAOMI AVENUE, MORLAN
PLACE, SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND SUNSET BOULEVARD IN SAID CITY,"
Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 3344 be waived;
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Butterworth further moved that Resolution No. 3344 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 3345, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
USE OF PROPERTY AT 652 FAIRVIEW AVENUE AS A PUBLIC PARKING LOT UPON
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ,"
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. 3345 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3345 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1117, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 3328 ADOPTED BY
13.
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5245
(Ordinance
No. 1117
Continued)
ORDINANCE
No. 1118
(Introduced)
ORDINANCE
No. 1119
(Introduced)
REFUND
(Stark)
.:J7~l
lINDEXED
SAID CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 6, 1960, AND DESIGNATED THEREIN AS
'ANNEXATION NO. 22, SOUTH ARCADIA (UNINHABITED). ",
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No, 1117 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that 'Ordinance No. lll7 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
I
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1118, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 22, SOUTH
ARCAD IA (UNINHAB ITED) IN ZONE M-l,"
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1118 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Ordinance No, 1118 be introduced,
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1119, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY WEST OF PECK ROAD IN ZONES M-l.AND D
(ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)."
Motion by Councilman Balser seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1119 be waived:
I
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1119 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
refund the sum of $12.25 to Harry M. Stark, 5663 Muscatel, San Gabriel,
California, representing Stark & Son's Carnival Company, being the
unused portion of the investigation fee deposited in connection with
14,
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(Refund -
Stark -
Continued)
BUSINESS
PERMIT
RENEWALS
I
~
i
" I
COUNTY"
BOUNDARY
COMMISSION
5246
his application for a business permit. 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
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
" on roll call vote as follows 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:
g. ~ I ARCADIA Non-Profit Nursery School
1 &/"" BARD Distributing Co,
. j '/lCORBETT, Margaret
7J'7DUNNE, Robert E,
;;.....EMBREE BUSES
(,I,~FOREST Lawn Memorial Park
(,.5 GREANEY , Eugene ,
iy~HAMLIN, Lester
q~'HILLHAVEN Convalescent Hospital
&~>HOUGH Private Patrol Service
t:',JACOBSEN, A.
~~METHODIST Hospital women's Auxiliary
'i.J:"l RECTOR , Lillian
{,t,2,ROSE HILLS Memorial Park Assn.
qo ROSSI, v.
r.iSSMITH, Norman D.
,
z
.,
~
.,
&/" STEVENS, G. B.
3(STEVENS, Dorothy
1117 WALKER, William ,and Arabelle
dba Tune Time '
31lbWOLKOFF, Meyer
1511 So. Tenth Ave,
Amusement games.
Solicitation (Real Silk Products),
Amusement games.
Charter and school bus service.
Solicitation of service.
Amusement games,
'Solicitation (Fuller Brush products).
464 West Huntington Drive
1009 S. 5th St., Alhambra
Amusement games.
Gift Shop.
Solicitation (Childcraft books).
Solicitation of services.
Amusement games.
Second hand furniture and appliances.
164 W. Live Oak Ave.
Amusement games,
Nursery school at 530 West Las
Tunas Drive
Amusement games.
Second-hand clothing store,
654 W. Huntington Drive.
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butte;worth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor camphouse stated that for the record he wished it noted that he
disapproved the permit renewal for Norman D. Smith and Meyer Wolkoff,
, .
Mayor Camphouse ordered filed notice from the County Boundary Commission
that the City of El Monte has filed annexation proposal No, 249 since
it has no effect upon the City of Arcadia,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
I
Mr. Max Rumbaugh, 205 Palm Drive, representing the Arcadia Council of
Protestant Churches, addressed the Council with reference to the
conclusion of the matter of beer being sold at the Par-3 Golf Course,
which he stated was a satisfactory conclusion, He complimented the
Council's judgment arid stated that in his opinion the people's voice
INDEXEDis raised only when they feel a change of policy is indicated.
(Rumbaugh)
(Johnson)
9-/3/
f/sf
jVsf'
Mr. Del Johnson, 250 W, Camino Real, addressed the Council and stated
in substance that he agreed with Councilman Butterworth's motion which
died for lack of a second, that certain capital projects should be
placed before the electorate; that money for such projects belongs to
the people and they should have some voice in how the money is spent and
to deny them this opportunity is in his opinion circumventing a necessary
and due process of this City's type of government.
***
15,
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5247
ZONING
N 0P
"
, '
Nsf'
ADVERTISING
MATERIAL
a',
Pi'.
cf e-
INDEXED
APPROVAL OF
AUDITORS ·
STATEMENTS
(Lybrand,
Ross Bros. &
Montgomery)
130 I
lNDEXED
COMPLETION
OF WORK
(Arcadia
Avenue
Opening)
.:1 1/ i- w>
" ~'J f..... I
1 i I
-'
tI:NDEXED
LIVE OAK
AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT
(Curbs &
Gutters )
:J 7 73
til'lDEXF
Planning Commissioner Golisch, liaison between the Planning Commission
and the Council, advised that the Planning Commission is 'aware of the
interest of the Council and the community regarding the proposed zone
change on Duarte Road and that a conclusion is contemplated at the
Planning Commission meeting of January 24, 1961.
Councilman Butterworth, Council's liaison with the Planning Commission,
stated that he had noted opposition to R-3-R zoning and suggested up-
grading Zone R-3. He was advised that in order to remain fair to the
property owners of land so zoned at the present time Zone R-3 had been
upgraded as far as possible, Councilman Phillips suggested that it
might be well to spell out zoning for certain specific streets for the
future; that he did not think R-3-R serves its purpose when it is left
as a general zoning which can be granted on certain locations.
I
Mayor Camphouse read in its entirety a communication dated January 16,
1961 from Mr. L. Halden Wentworth, Manager of the Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce, commending past effective enforcement of Article VI, Chapter 4,
Part 2, Division 1, Sections 6421 and 6421,2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
(Distrtbuting Advertising Matter Restricted and Required Statement) and
assuring its continued support; also that the Chamber of Commerce urges
the continued and even more stringent enforcement of these sections.
Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and approve payment of the statements from
Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, auditors, one in the amount of $3000
covering their annual audit of the books and accounting records of the
City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960 and the other in the
amount of $500 covering examination of the accounting records of the
improvement bonds trust fund covering the period 1959 through 1960,
funds being provided therefor in Account No. 409-39:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the City Council approve the recommen-
dation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept
for maintenance the work of Crowell and Larson, Contractors, for the
opening of Arcadia Avenue, and authorize final payment to be made in
accordance with the contract with said firm for the work, and the bond
released after the expiration of the required 35 days:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold. Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and I
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommen
dation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize
the Superintendent of Streets to give notice to the property owners of
unimproved property on the north side of Live Oak Avenue between Las
Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue to construct curb and gutters in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of
1911; inasmuch as 65% of the property has been improved with curbs and
gutters and three property owners at the present time have not
constructed such improvements:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips and camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADVERTISING
LITERATURE
NSP
TAX
DISTRICTS
N;,[?
5248
The City Attorney advised that the staff has been investigating the
matter of advertising literature distributed during the past week, and
stated that possibly additional ,legislation will be submitted to the
Council for its consideration should circumstances so warrant,
The City Attorney suggested that the Council consider adjourning this
meeting for the purpose of taking any action that might be necessary
prior to February 1, 1961 regarding the alteration of tax districts or
code areas.
WATER BOARD At the request of Councilman Reibold, the City Attorney was requested
MEETINGS -ro_ by Mayor Camp house to prepare an ordinance authorizing the Water Board
, ~: w~ to meet quarterly rather than monthly.
WATERsHtWDEXEDIn compliance with his request, Mayor Camphouse was unanimously
COMMISSION designated by the Council to represent the City of Arcadia as a member
(CamphO\B e)v /, of the Los Angeles County Watershed Commission.
a..'1N~ '
<4'"........
MAYOR aEDEv~"Mayor C~phouse reminded the Council that he would address the Arcadia
(Speecn), ~.D Chamber of Commer'ce on the subject of the two Mayors' conferences he had
attended, one in Los Angeles and the other in New York, his subject
.. pertaining to the problems existing in Arcadia, and that this would
, 0 suffice as his report to the Council,
I
MAYOR
(Expenses)
N, s.
, Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Baher,and 'carried
, on roll call' vote as follows that the Council approve the expense statement
~ ' in the amount of $649.19 tendered by Mayor Camphouse in connection with
, --'his attendance at the Mayors' Conference in New York:
., 'AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
, NOES: None
- ,ABSENT: None
Mayor Camphouse advised that he had personally replied to a communication
addressed to him dated January 5, 1961 from Councilman Butterworth on the
subject of work sessions of the Council, copies of which had been sent to
the Council and others, and that the opinions expressed in his communi-
cation were his own. He added that with regard to the suggestion of
cb~ , some members of the Council that the City Attorney be requested to prepare
~~ a written opinion on the subject, that he felt such request should in due
~proc~ss:bemade by the Council,
INDEXED A general discussion ensued,
COUNCIL
WORK
SESSIONS
,
,- ,
Councilman Reibold stated in substance that time being a problem, the
Councilmen being engaged full time in their own private pursuits, these
work sessions were held as a means of getting together and discussing
with the staff problems that face the City; however, that since there is
a conflict of viewpoint with respect to the Brown Act, that he had
suggested to Mayor camphouse that the City Attorney render a written
opinion on the matter in an effort to resolve the problem, He added that
as far as he was concerned, there is no intent to break the law.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he agreed that an opinion from
the City Attorney is well indicated and that he would like to pose some
questions of the City Attorney bearing directly upon the subject. He
added in part that he was aware of the volume of work to be done and did
not want to shirk his share of it, but that he could not understand why
such work could not be done at adjourned or special meetings in the
presence of the City Clerk, as provided by the City Charter. That he was
of the opinion that the matter had previously been resolved, That he was
sure there was no specific intent on the part of the Council to violate
any provisions of the Government Code but that experience has proven to
him that intent does not absolve one from the consequence of breaking a
law.
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Councilman Phillips stated in part that the meetings in question were
held for the purpose of 'acquainting the Council with matters relating to
City Government; that although matters are discussed at great length at
the Council table and with the Council audience there are some matters
that cannot be discussed publicly, citing as an example the contents of
a report read into the record that evening, and that it is to be presumed
that none of the Councilmen want to violate the law; also that the
evidence is not entirely on Councilman Butterworth's side and for that
reason he agreed: that it would be well to have a written opinion from the
City Attorney, ,
Councilman Balser:"s.tated that he too ,felt the City Attorney should submit
to the Council his. written opinion on the matter.
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It was the consensus of the Council that the City Attorney prepare said
written opinion. ,,"
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The City Attorney requested that,~ny~questi~ns the Council might ~ish
included within the opinion be submitted to him in writing. He added
that he would deaCwith the sUbjEict,ln 'its '~ntirety and would not shade
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his opinion to suit the will of the majority nor would he risk the
rep~tation and w~lfare of any of ,the touncilmen he is called upon' to
advise by giving' advice if he ha4 doubts about its soundness; "
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:45 P.M. Councilman
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Phillips moved, seconded by Councilman Reibold
that the meeting adjourn to 7:30 P.M. January 30,
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