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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 21,1961 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (2-7-61) HEARING (Zoning Duarte Rd. - Holly Ave.) j i'f I IIY'DEXED I 13 :5264 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 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., February 21, 1961. The Invocation was offered by Rev. A. Karl Myers, Pastor of the Village Presbyterian Church. Mayor camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse None Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 1961 as submitted in writing be approved. Mayor camphouse declared the hearing open on Plannin8 Commission Resolution No. 403 recommending reclassifying from R-I to R-2 specified properties abutting the west side of Holly Avenue south of Duarte Road and granting a variance for R-3 uses affecting certain properties north and south of Duarte Road between Holly and Baldwin Avenues. The City Clerk read a communication dated February 21, 1961 from the West Arcadia Home Owners Association, opposing the rezoning of any property on Holly Avenue from R-l to any multiple zoning; that any rezoning on Holly Avenue from Huntington Drive south would be resisted by said organization; that it is determined to oppose this type of spot rezoning until the purposes of the action are plainly stated and approved by the citizens of the community. The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the subject area and reviewed the recommendations as set forth in Resolution No. 403. To Mayor camphouse's inquiry as to whether anyone in the audience desired to address the Council regarding this matter the following persons spoke: 'Mr. Frank M. Jolly, 488 West Duarte Road, stated in part that he was requesting on behalf of himself and other property owners affected, that the Council amend the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the extent of permitting two-story construction throughout the area under consideration rather than the recommended one story within the front 65 feet; that the land requirements not be increased or, in the alternative, compromised to 1750 square feet per unit. He mentioned the dedication without compensation to the City of land by the property owners in the area for the widening of Duarte Road and added that this factor should be rewarded with additional consideration. Mr. John R. Street, 515 West Duarte Road, spoke at length, stating in substance that he felt the recommendations of the Planning Commission were unnecessarily restrictive, placing him in an inequitable position with surrounding areas which are presently zoned straight R-3, R-2 or C, and requested .that the Council consider granting the area in question R-3 zoning in effect as of April I, 1960. He mentioned that under the 1. 2-21-61 (Hearing - Zoning - Continued) 13:5265 present R-3 zoning 26 units could be constructed on his property whereas under the recommended modification only 19 units would be permitted. He also touched upon the increase 'in population in Arcadia since 1940, read excerpts from newspapers of quotations made by both Councilmen Phillips and Butterworth regarding the density of population, the probability of high-rise apartments in the area in the future and multiple-housing in the San Gabriel valley; also that an increase in revenue would inure to the City from the improvement of the property in question by the construction of apartment buildings. Upon receiving permission from Mayor Camphouse he requested and received a voice vote from the audience, ten persons voicing their agreement with his state- ments and two disagreeing. I Mr. LeRoy B. Miller, 541 Duarte Road and owner of property at 601 West Duarte Road, stated in substance that he did not think the area in question should be used as an experiment; that it should have the R-3 zoning requested with no modifications and that in the alternative he preferred it remain in status quo. Mr. Carl Pearson, 427 West Duarte Road, speaking at length, stated in part that he had been requesting R-3 zoning for his property for approximately four years and would be agreeable to accepting Planning Commission's recommendations including the modifications. Upon request he received clarification as to the meaning of the specifications regard- ing the one story within the front 65 feet of any lot and that no buildings were to be erected within the rear 45 feet of any lot. Mrs. Genevieve Marget, 1223 Holly Avenue, referred to the letter from the West Arcadia Home OWners Association objecting to spot zoning, stating in substance that her property is surrounded by R-2 property and that such objection is unfounded. Mr. John R. Street again addressed the CounCil, reiterating that all he requested was Zone R-3 as presently outlined in the Arcadia Municipal Code. Mrs.James A. Bullington, owner of property at 1107 Holly Avenue, stated in part that she would have preferred R-3 zoning for her property, but that both she and a prospective purchaser of said property are satisfied with the recommended R-2 zoning. No one else in the audience desired to speak. In the general discussion that ensued the City Manager added his recommen- dation to that of the Planning Commission for a 20 foot driveway being required rather than two 10 foot driveways for easier accessibility of fire protection equipment, adding that contemplated purchase of certain fire fighting apparatus will be too wide to traverse a 10 foot driveway. The City Attorney referred to the amount of covered and open parking I space permitted in multi-family units and explained the contents of Planning Commission Resolution No. 403. Mr. Ervin Golisch, Planning Commission's liaison with the Council, filled in the background of the thinking of the Planning Commission which finally culminated in their recommendations in this matter; that their objective was to restrict and reduce the density of construction in the City on the straight R-3; that Resolution No. 403 presented what they felt was a reasonable compromise between the highly restrictive R-3-R and the normal R-3, and that this would inure to the benefit of not only the apartment house owners but to the City and its residents. That in connection with the two lots on Holly Avenue the Planning Commission felt that raising them to R-2 would permit some economic justification to the property owners and still not start an apartment complex along Holly Avenue which is a residential street; that with regard to the one story in the front 2. 2-21-61 (Hearing - Zoning - Continued) I I 13 : 5266 part this of the building, it was the thought of the Planning Commission that , . , would restrict the feeling of a complete apartment house are.a. ' :, , Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed. Co~nci1man Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. The individual Councilmen then in part made the following statements: Counci~man Balser stated that for many years the Council has been endeavoring to avert greater density of population in, Arcadia; that he personally deplored the amount of R-3 zoning granted in the past which resulted in some instances in lack of development or undesirable construction; that in an effort to overcome this obstacle Zone R-3-R with its higher restrictions had been introduced. He continued, that with regard to the zoning of the area in question, the Planning Commission was to be commended; that he was willing to compromise to the extent of accepting their recommendation with regard to the modified R-3 zoning on the Duarte Road properties but was opposed to the recommended R-2 zoning on the two Holly Avenue lots since in his opinion it would be difficult to stem the encroachment of multiple family zoning on a residential street once it started. Councilman Butterworth agreed with Councilman Balser's feeling regarding Zone R-2 on the Holly Avenue properties and stated that he was not in favor of that part of the recommendation of the Planning ,Commission; that he was concerned regarding the statement made about the competitive position of the Duarte Road property in connection with the property to the north facing Fairview Avenue; and that he felt perhaps further thought should be given to reconsideration of R-3 zoning. Councilman Phillips stated that in his opinion the recommended R-2 zoning on Holly Avenue merely straightens out the line of multiple dwellings on the south side of Duarte Road. That with regard to the Duarte Road area, he would not object to a straight R-3 but agreed that wider driveways are necessary for proper fire protection. He called attention to the apartment house development on North Baldwin Avenue and likened the recommended one story front architecture as an endeavor to obtain this effect; that in his opinion this is one of the finest apartment develop- ments in the City. Councilman Reibo1d stated that his primary desire at this time was to resolve the zoning under consideration; that with regard to the desire for lower density of population he believed that to be within the scope of home rule. That he would be inclined to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth, or a straight R-3 zoning with the minor changes necessary. Mayor Camphouse was of the opinion that the Planning Commission should be commended on its endeavor to arrive at an equitable solution to a problem which has been pending for too long a period and felt that the Council should take steps at this time to remedy the situation. Councilman Balser then moved that based upon the discussions held at this hearing the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 403 with regard to the granting of a variance for R-3 uses upon specified conditions affecting properties north and south of Duarte Road between Holly Avenue and Baldwin Avenue, and disapprove that portion pertaining to the reclas- sification from Zone R-1 to Zone R-2 of specified properties abutting the west side of Holly Avenue south of Duarte Road. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. 2-21-61 HEARING (Weed Abatement 1961-62) J '/1-"- lNDEXED TRACT No. 26537 (Tentative) ,'./- ...... 1/ l .fUJDEXED 13:5267 Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the proposed 1961-62 Weed Abatement program and stated that this is the time and place to hear and consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse from lots in the City of Arcadia in accordance with the provisions of Resolution No. 3347. No one desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth further moved that the Superintendent of Streets be authorized to proceed with the work of weed abatement in accordance I with the provisions of Resolution No. 3347; that the specifications for the removal of weeds from lots in the City of Arcadia'for the year 1961-62 be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for such work in conformance with said specifications, said bids to be received at 11:00 o'clock A.M., March 6, 1961 and the award of the contract made at the regular meeting of the City Council on March 7, 1961. Council- man Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously, Tentative map of Tract No. 26537 located on Magna Vista Avenue extension into LeRoy Avenue, consisting of 8 lots. Recommended by the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following specified conditions: 1. Secure additional land to make Magna Vista Avenue and its connection with LeRoy Avenue a continuous 60 foot right of way. 2. Pay the trust presently existing along the north line of Magna Vista Avenue in the amount of $1011.83 plus interest. 3. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 4. The city shall dedicate the present barriers at the end of Magna Vista Avenue. 5. The city shall quitclaim the present sewer and drainage easement to LeRoy Avenue. The subdivider shall do all necessary reconstruction of sewers and drainage facilities to make them continuous in the new street, and shall remove the existing drainage facilities and sewer manhole to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 6. Dispose of excess land along "A" street in a manner satisfactory to the city. 7. The city shall pay to the subdivider the amounts held in trust as a share of the cost of opening the street to LeRoy Avenue. 8. The subdivider shall install continuous, full width street improve- ments in Magna Vista Avenue and its connection to LeRoy Avenue as required by the city code. Improvement plans and grades to be satisfactory to the City Engineer. I 9. Pay the following fees and deposits: 5 Steel street light posts 32 Street trees 3 Street name signs 8 Lots Recreation fee $135.00 8.50 35.00 25.00 @ @ @ @ $675.00 272.00 105.00 200.00 $1252.00 The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the subject tract, explain- ing that through the improvement of Tract No. 20952 and lot split No. 250, the sum of $7677.00 was received in trust to apply toward the extension of Magna Vista to LeRoy Avenue by a full width street and improvement. That 4. 2- 21-61 Mr. Albert O. Knutsen, the subdivider, addressed the Council, stating in part that the amount of the cost of the land for streets' in this sub- division is approximately 501. whereas normally it is about 201.; that because no lots in the new tract would face the widened portion of Magna Vista Avenue, he suggested that the City acquire a 30 foot right of way across the three 100 foot lots and that he improve the same. He also called the attention of the Council to the fact'that if the owner of the one vacant lot on LeRoy Avenue should build a dwelling thereon it would probably block for all time the extension of Magna Vista Avenue to LeRoY,Avnue. He stated INDEXED further in part that there are still problems to be resolved and asked ~or consideration. (Trac t No. 26537 - Continued) I' :f '/ '7f. I TRACT No. 26497 (Tentative - Denied) 13 : 5268 the present plan proposes Magna Vista Avenue to be 30 feet wide for a" distance of 300 feet, the additional half street to be secured by the subdivider and that if necessary, condemnation proceedings could be instituted by the City, the cost of the condemnation and the improvement of the street to be borne by the subdivider. It was recommended that the . , subdivider attempt to secure the northerly triangular portion at 221 LeRoy Avenue and include it in lots 6, 7 and 8. The Director of Public Works added that all of the lots are above the minimum depth in area requirements; that lots 4 and 5 are less than 75 feet in width but are quite large building sites and that the subject tract'is recommended for approval subject to the above specified conditions, Mr. Harry Robinson, also a subdivider, addressed the Council and stated in part that he agreed that the subdivision should be extended and Magna Vista Avenue opened. In answer to Councilman Phillip's inquiry as to whether the subdivider of the subject tract had approached the owner of the triangular portion of the property at 221 LeRoy Avenue"Mr. Knutsen stated in part that he had not yet done so as the owner had just moved in and that he wanted to ascertain the need first but that the contact would be made soon. General discussion was held on the probable cost of condemnation and improvements and the most beneficial procedure to follow in an effort to secure additional land to make Magna Vista Avenue connect with LeRoy Avenue and if necessary by proceedings under the 1903 and 1913 Street Opening Acts, which met with the approval of Mr. Knutsen. Thereafter Councilman Butterworth moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 26537 subject to above conditions Nos. 2 through 9 inclusive; that condition No.1 be amended to provide that additional land to make Magna Vista Avenue connect with LeRoy Avenue by a continuous 60 foot right of way be secured by appropriate proceedings and that the City Manager be requested to contact the property owners involved to facilitate this procedure. Motion seconded by Councilman . Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES': Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Tentative map of Tract No. 26497 located on Santa Anita Avenue at Palm Drive, consisting of 6 lots. Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission. The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the subject tract and explained that the tract as originally submitted proposed a 50 foot wide dedication for street with a 5 foot planting easement on each side; that ~ :~ '1 ~ the lots all contain more than 7500 square feet of area but are shallow; -1 that a revised map filed later proposed a 60 foot wide street dedication, CIlitlEXED 5. 2-21-61 (Tract No. 26497 - Continued) ZONE CHANGE (Resolution No. 404) RECESS AWARD OF BIDS (Street Improvement - New Library) :f L/ 'I :v ff ;INDEXED , ., 13:5269 the lots still containing more than 7500 square feet of area but having correspondingly less depth, two lots being 87 feet deep and two being 77 feet (two lots are 74 feet wide). Mr. Harry Robinson, the subdivider, addressed the Council and advised in part that he had attempted to secure additional land but had been unsuccessful; that in his opinion his proposed subdivision would enhance the appearance of the area. Mr. Ervin Golisch, Planning Commission's liaison with the City Council, advised that from a planning standpoint the lots are too small and that this proposed,:developinent not being an emergency it was felt that I subsequently additional land could be acquired which would result in a good development. It being the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission should' be sustained in its recommendation, Councilman Butterworth moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its communication of February 16, 1961 and disapprove Tentative Map of Tract No. 26497. 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 Planning Commission Resolution No. 404 recommending change of zone from Zones R-l, R-2 and R-3 to Zone C-l on property on the north and south sides of Duarte Road between First Avenue and Second Avenue. Said matter requiring a public hearing Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing be scheduled for March 21, 1961 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mayor Camphouse declared a recess at 10:15 P.M. The Council meeting reconvened at 10:22 P.M. Following bids received for street improvements adjacent to the new library, consisting of sidewalks, curb, gutters and widening the pavement on Duarte Road: Osborn Construction Co. $5198.68 W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. 5318.50 Crowell & Larson 5325.25 E. C. Const. Co. 5481.80 Louis S. Lopez 5791.14 Griffith Co. 6723.41 Mac-Well Co. 8000.02 I Engineer's estimate 5790.33 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 the Director of Public Works; authorize a contract for the street improvements at the library site to be awarded to the low bidder Osborn Construction Co., contractors of pasadena, in the amount of ., $5198.68; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or 'ii informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney; and that the sum of $5,500.00 be transferred and appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Improvement Projects Fund, Duarte Road Improvement Account No. 210: 6. 2-21-61 (Bid Award - Continued) BID AWARD (patrol Cars) I . J- 78'6 INDEXED STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE PROJECTS NOS. 404 and 405 I SANTA ANITA IMPROVEMENT (Huntington to Colorado Boulevard) rF; ~ INDEXED 13: 5270 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Following bids received from automobile dealers for the 'purchase of nine new police patrol cars, 'which bids include sales tax and trade in allowances for nine used City vehicles: Hutchings Motors Kent Chevrolet Wegge Motors $10,951.93 12,776.23 15,450,77 Recommendation of the City Manager, Chief of Police and Purchasing Officer that the contract be awarded to Hutchings Motors. The City Manager advised that the bid proposal from Hutchings Motors includes nine City vehicles as trade in allowance but that said company did not bid high on a 1954 two-door De Soto and as provided in the specifications, it is proposed to sell said De So to separately to the highest bidder for $257.00 and not turn in said De Soto to Hutchings Motors for their trade in allowance of $125.00, thus increasing the amount of the contract with Hutchings Motors to $11,076.93. Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager, the Chief of Police and the purchasing Officer and authorize a contract for the purchase of nine new police patrol cars to be awarded to Hutchings Motors in the amount of $11,076.93 including sales tax and trade in allowance for eight used vehicles, the 1954 De Soto to be sold separately for the sum of $257.00; that all other bids be-' -. rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in form approved by the City Attorney: AYES: COuncilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, approve the plans and specifications for Storm Drain Project No. 404, Central Arcadia, and Project No. 405, South Arcadia, under the provisions of the 1958 Storm Drain Bond Issue, authorize the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to proceed with the construction described in said specifications, and grant said District permission to occupy and use public streets within the City of Arcadia to repair and maintain said installation upon its completion. Upon being informed that the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue from Huntington Drive to Colorado Boulevard is necessary before signals can Dr .,be installed at Colorado Boulevard and before the existing signals at ,.Huntington Drive can be properly modified to accommodate the heavy left-turn movements at this intersection, Councilman Butterworth moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police and authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the preparation of plans for the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue between Huntington Drive and Colorado Boulevard to provide a fully paved roadway with painted median strip and left-turn bays to provide two lanes and parking in each direction, the painted median strip to be utilized during heavy traffic to provide an additional vehicular traffic lane. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. 7. 2-21-61 'rp:~ LONGDEN WELL SITE (Cons truc t ion of building by Little League) INDEXED EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISER (P. E. Prop.) '1 ( ! j -- INDEXED RECREATION (Vista Park) .1' 1~ ~ iINDEXED COMPLETION OF WORK (Reliable Big Tree Nursery) :J 7/' i I RESOLUTION No. 3355 (Master Agreement .a.. Funds) .tj4~ INDEXED 13 :5271 Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant permission to the Arcadia Little League to construct a building on property owned by the'City designated as the Longden Well Site on the north side of Longden Avenue between Larkfield 'Avenue and Peck Road in County territory when plans for said building are approved by the Building Department and that any fees in connection therewith be waived, The City Manager advised that in April, 1960 the City purchased that portion of the old Pacific Electric right of way fronting on Huntington Drive, which was in private ownership,as part of a plan to provide an I extension to Santa Anita Avenue at Santa Clara Street to relieve traffic congestion at Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, Whereupon Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and authorize him to employ a qualified appraiser to appraise the remaining portion of the Pacific Electric Company's property west of Santa Anita Avenue, Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommen- dation of the City Manager and Director of Recreation and authorize the appropriation of $675,00 in the park and Recreational Facilities Fund for the purchase of two small baseball backstops for Vista Park: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and accept the work of Reliable Big Tree Nursery, Inc" General Contractors, for the removal of 91 parkway trees, excluding stumps, from various City streets, and authorize payment to be made in accordance with the contract with said firm for the above specified work, and the bond released after the expiration of the required 35 days: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None I Upon the Council indicating its approval of the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that a Master Agreement for the budgeting and expenditure of funds allocated from the State Highway fund to Cities be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, the City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 3355, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING MASTER AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES." 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, 3355 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. 2-21-61 I I ,'i (Resolution No. 3355 - Continued) ORDINANCE No. 1120 (Adopted - Water Board Meetings) llWEXED ORDINANCE No. 1121 (Adoptee!, .- Tip Sheet,s) INDEXED RESOLUTION No. 3348 (Water Board) INDEXED 13:5272 Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3355 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NqES : None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1120, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF .THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2261.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." ' 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.1120 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1120 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 for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1121, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6426.4 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried " on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1121 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold further moved that Ordinance No. 1121 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 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3348, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7-A OF RESOLUTION NO. 2831 SETTING THE DATE AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY WATER BOARD." 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. 3348 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. 2-21-61 (Resolution No~ 3348 - Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3352 (City Planner) INDEXED RESOLUTION No. 3353 (Personnel) INDEXED RESOLUTION No. 3354 (Personnel - captain - Fire Dept.) INDEXED 13:5273 Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3348 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 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3352, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING THE POSITION OF CITY PLANNER IN THE I CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, SPECIFYING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF, ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF PLANNING TECHNICIAN, AND AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3267 OF SAID CITY." 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. 3352 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Butterworth further moved that Resolution No. 3352 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. 3353, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION' (a)' OF SECTION 4 OF RULE IX OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2769." 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. 3353 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3353 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: I 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. 3354, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CAPTAIN IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2875 OF 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. 3354 be waived: 10. 2-21-61 (Resolution No. 3354 - Continued) I' 13:5274 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibo1d further moved that Resolution No. 3354 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Camphouse NOES: None ABSENT: None I' Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that Council approve the application of Robert Malloy, 365 N. Sierra, Solana Beach, california, for a thirty day extension of his business license for the sale of tip sheets (Bob's Selections) during r-t the Western Harness Racing Meet, and that the provisions of Section 6313.1 -r- 1~ and 6313.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code applicable to previously licensed INDEXED businesses be waived. BUSINESS PERMIT ExtENSION BUSINESS PERMIT RENEWAL r-I "l.... Vi' .f ...j~ Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council approve the application for renewal of business license permit of Kenro Music Company (302 East Foothill Boulevard and The Oaks Club, 158 West Live Oak Avenue - skill games and juke box) and that the provisions of Section 6313.1 and 6313.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code applicable to previously licensed businesses be waived: uNDEXED AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips NOES: Mayor camphouse ABSENT: None REFUND ~Reid) J 7 1:- I Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the sum of $12.25 to Ormus F. Reid, 3562 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, california, being the unused portion of investigation fee deposited in connection with his application for a business permit: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Camphouse tINDEXl:..lJ NOES: None ABSENT: None I COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION INDEXED AUDIENCE PARTIC IPATION (Johnson re ' Library) g- ~7c2.. Ns. r; Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that the fo1~owing notices of proposed annexations be filed as they have no effect upon Arcadia: No. 12 - South E1 Monte and No. 253 - E1 Monte. Mr. Del Johnson, 250 West Camino Real Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the appropriation of $2000.00 approved by the Council on February 7, 1961 to cover incidental expenses necessitated by reason of the dedication ceremonies planned for the opening of the new City Library the week of April 16, 1961, and stated in substance that he felt the amount appropriated for this purpose was too large; that perhaps $500.00 would have been sufficient and the remainder could be used to better advantage for books for the library. Councilman Balser explained that the amount appropriated had been given careful study and consideration prior to the request being made and that tINDEXED in the opinion of the Council the extent of the entertainment, exhibits, speakers, postage, etc. planned justified the amount appropriated. Also 11. 2-21-61 (Audience Participation Continued) QUIT CLAIM DEEDS (vacated property 5th.at Huntington) 1urJ INDEXED ZONE R-3 (Driveways - Golisch) INDEPENDENT CITIES' OF L. A. COUNTY (Phillips) N,s.(f, Mayor Camp house iV, s, p, ADJOURNMENT 13 :5275 that the library budget for books was not affected by this -appropriation. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute quit claim deeds to Hazel M. Simpson and Charles H. Slone and Mildred L. Slone to the vacated portion of property at Fifth Avenue at Huntington Drive (a portion of Lot 9, Tract No. 5205) and authorize the delivery of said deeds to the grantees therein named upon payment of the cost of the vacation proceedings as determined by the City Manager. I Planning Commissioner Golisch commented that the matter of restrictions" presently in the R-3 zone with respect to the inadequacy of 10 foot driveways will be brought up at the next Planning Commission meeting. ' Councilman Phillips reported that at the meeting of Independent Cities of Los Angeles County on February 15, 1961, which he had attended, Mr. Richard carpenter of the League of California Cities, spoke on the matter of several Assembly Bills, particularly AB 127 amending the Brown Act; that it was his considered opinion that this bill would not get out of Committee but if it did it would not pass in its present form; that Bill 267, still in Committee, regarding the creation of multi- purpose districts, would require a majority of city councils in the proposed districts to approve by resolution the creation of a district which would then ,be put to the vote of the electorate; several annexation bills, one permitting city councils to initiate annexation of inhabited areas, another restricting incorporations having less than 5000 electors, and another bill which the League is opposing would put 'counci1manic elections on a partisan basis. Councilman Phillips added that the Chairman requested submission by resolution of the name of a representative and alternate to said . Independent Cities of Los Angeles County and that the next meeting will be May 3, 1961. Mayor Camphouse submitted to the City Manager communications,he had received from the U. S. Conference of Mayors regarding the Williams Open Space Bill; the Small Business Administration regarding distressed labor category. and from Mrs. E. D. Maupin, 414 cambridge Avenue, protest- ing the annexation of certain properties in the South Arcadia territory to, be presented together with other material when the matter comes up for discussion. At 10:50 P.M. Mayor camphouse ordered the meeting adjourned. I ~~.~ ATTEST: et~4, n~-?( City Clerk ./ 12. 2-21-61