HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 21,1961
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
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HEARING
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Curb &
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 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., March 21, 1961.
The Invocation was offered by Rev. H. Warren Anderson, Pastor of the
Arcadia Community Church of God.
Mayor Camphouse led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
ABSENT: None
In answer to Councilman Reibold's request for clarification of the word
"we", Council Minutes of March 7, 1961, page 10, first sentence, third
paragraph of Mayor Camphouse's statement, Mayor Camphouse advised that
it referred to the Council as a whole more than six years ago and prior
to the time Councilman Reibold became a member of the Council.
Councilman Phillips thereafter moved that the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 7, 1961 as submitted in writing be approved. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Hearing continued from March 7, 1961 for the purpose of permitting the
Engineering Department to investigate the protest of a representative of
the Richfield Oil Station located at 50 Las Tunas Drive of possible
excessive cost of construction of curb and gutter and change in elevation
at said address.
The Director of Public Works reported that the matter had been resolved;
that the cost of construction was estimated at approximately $1900.00
and not the several thousand as protested at the March 7th meeting; that
with regard to the change in elevation, a survey showed that there will
be no drainage problem after completion of construction of curb and
gutter.
~NDEAEDMayor Campnouse then inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address
the Council at this time with regard to the matter.
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No one desiring to speak, Councilman Phillips moved that the hearing be
closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further moved that
if any there were or be, be overruled.
motion which was carried unanimously.
all protests, written or oral,
Councilman Reibold seconded the
Councilman Phillips then moved that the Superintendent of Streets be
instructed to proceed with the work as contemplated in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911. 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
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Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on Planning Commission
Resolution No. 404, recommending change of zone from R-l, R-2 and R-3
to C-l on certain property located on both sides of Duarte Road between
First and Second Avenues, and inquired if anyone desired to be heard
regarding the matter.
The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the subject area and
explained that in 1955 the Council adopted an ordinance placing certain
property on the north and south sides of Duarte Road, between First and
Second Avenues in Zone C-l; that said ordinance determined that certain
other properties would'be rezoned without necessity of further public
hearings if certain dedications of land for street and alley purposes
were made within two years. That the two year period specified has
expired and portions of said property have not been reclassified to Zone
C-l, resulting in the above mentioned recommendation of the Planning
Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 404.
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Planning Commissioner Golisch advised that the action of the Planning
Commission in this matter was to confirm the prior determinations but to
extend for five more years the time within which to make the required
dedications. That the area has been dormant for some time, but of late
interest has been shown in developing this area commercially.
No one desiring to be heard Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing
be closed. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Councilman Reibold further moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the zone change on that certain
property on Duarte Road between First and Second Avenues as set forth in
its Resolution No. 404, subject to the conditions specified therein.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Mayor Camphouse declared the hearing open on the application of Richard
J. Aull, Sales Manager of P. F. Collier, Inc., 51 East Huntington Drive,
Arcadia, for a business permit to allow representatives of said corporation
to solicit door to door in Arcadia for the sale of Collier's Encyclopedia,
Mondays through Saturdays, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and evenings by appoint-
ment.
In response to Mayor Camphouse's inquiry as to whether anyone desired to
speak in regard to the matter, Mr. Aull, the applicant, addressed the
Council. In answer to various questions he advised that his company
maintains its head office at 219 West 7th Street in Los Angeles with
branch offices in Long Beach, Studio City, Anaheim, Whittier and Glendale;
that the Long Beach office has been in existence for approximately 15
years and the others approximately two years; that the company contemPlate)
opening ten other sales offices, the first one being in Arcadia at 51
East Huntington Drive; that it is proposed to cover Arcadia extensively
by five men trained in the Arcadia office; that the cost of the
encyclopedia is approximately $300.00 and the salesmen work on a commissio
basis; that at the completion of their training they are provided with
brief cases and samples to be used in selling the encyclopedia; and that
the Arcadia salesmen are directly under his supervision and he in turn
is responsible to the Los Angeles office.
Councilman Butterworth stated that he felt that inasmuch as there is
apparently going to be an extremely intense coverage of Arcadia, in the
event a permit is granted some City supervision should be provided over
the sales personnel, such as fingerprinting them.
In answer to Councilman Phillips' query as to whether the applicant was
familiar with the City's ordinance which prohibits solicitation at
premises so posted Mr. Aull replied that he was not aware of such
ordinance.
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BRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION
(Bid Results)
CONSTRUCTION
WATER MAIN
& FURNISHING
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BID AWARD
(Gasolbl.e)
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Mayor Camphouse felt that it would be cumbersome for the City to screen
everyone hired by an applicant, that fingerprinting the applicant was
sufficient, and mentioned the fact that the City does not fingerprint
Helm's bakery salesmeh ,or milk delivery men. Both Councilmen Butterworth
and Reibold felt the cases differ inasmuch as milkmen and bakery salesmen
are known to the area through their daily calls whereas the salesmen in
question are temporary.
Councilman Balser questioned the applicant with regard to th~ number of
calls made by the salesmen in an evening. The applicant replied that
ordinances vary in different cities and that as many as 60 calls may be
made in an evening put probably not entirely limited to one city. He
added the information that the salesmen leave the office at approximately
2:00 P.M. and from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M. make appointments to call in the
evening; that from 12 to 15 such appointments are made, after which the
salesmen go to dinner and then return for their evening appointments.
Also that their entire sales presentation is registered with the Federal
Trade Commission.
Councilman Butterworth commented that he was sure the applicant was aware
of violations of the Federal Trade COmmission Act by encyclopedia salesmen
in going to homes ~nd in deceptive selling practices and that said
Commission takes an' extremely narrow view of deceptive or high pressure
selling, to which Mr. Aull replied that of the major encyclopedia sales
companies Collier's is the only one not convicted by the F.T.C.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth moved that the
matter be continued until the next Council meeting, the applicant in the
interim to inform himself as to the provisions of the City's laws with
respect to solicitation. That the applicant sub~it the material used
by the sales personnel in their door to door solicitation for review by
the City Manager, aliil :other' approp~iate,members"of"the..staff; inCluding a
copy of the contratt form, and that the City Manager be requested to
contact two or three of the cities mentioned by 'the applicant with regard
to their experience with the subject company. 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
The City Manager advised that a staff report on the bids received for'the
proposed construction of the Sycamore Avenue Bridge will be made at the
next Council meeting.
,The City Manager advised that a problem exists with regard to the bids
received on the furnishing of cast iron pipe; that the bids received will
be held firm, as provided in the specifications; for recommendation to be
made at the next Council meeting. That due to these circumstances
recommendation on the bids received for the construction of the water
main from the Longden Avenue well site to the Peck Road well site will
also be held until the next Council. meeting since it would not be desir-
able to award a contract for the construction until it has been
definitely ascertained that the parts will be on hand.
Following quotations received on supplying gasoline to the City for
period April 1, 1961 to March 31, 1962:
Mobil Oil Company
Shell Oil Company
Tidewater Oil Company
Richfield Oil Company
The Texaco Company
Union Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
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.212 Mobil Spec.
.2159 Ethyl
.2218 Flying A 100~
.2223 100+ Boron
.2229 Sky Chief
.243 Royal
.246 Supreme
.183 Mobil Gas
.1919 Regular
.1955 Regular
.1973 High Octane
.201 Fire Chief
.213 ' 7600
.206 Regular
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TIP SHEET
LICENSE FEE
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Motion by Councilman Balser, 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 Purchasing Officer and authorize the
awarding of a contract in form approved by the City Attorney to Mobil Oil
Company for the furnishing of gasoline to the City for the period April 1,
1961 to March 31, 1962:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager advised that a communication had been received from 1
the Independent Handicappers Association requesting that the fee for
the harness racing season be waived, particularly in view of the fact
that the handicappers had been moved inside the track. Also that the
Association points out that the City of Inglewood charges one fee which
covers the harness racing season. He added that it was his understanding
that the City of Inglewood has before its Council a request for a further
reduction in the handicap fee schedule.
Councilman Reibold moved that inasmuch as the 1961 harness racing season
is approximately half over at this time that the matter be held in
abeyance and submitted to the Council prior to the next racing season,
at which time the City Manager could offer his recommendation as to
proper procedure, and that he so notify the Association. Councilman
Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager,
the Director of Public Works and the Police Chief and authorize the
installation of stop signs on Old Ranch Road at Hugo Reid Drive, signs
to be placed on Old Ranch Road stopping both north and south bound traffic,
and that the Stop Sign Resolution No. 2795 be amended accordingly.
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of
Public Works and the Water Superintendent be approved and that the City
accept the improvements in Tract No. 25368, located at Ninth Avenue south
of Magnolia Lane, for maintenance and the surety bond deposited by the
subdivider be released.
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of
Public Works and the Water Superintendent be approved and that the City
accept the improvements in Tract No. 25803, located on Santa Anita Terrace'l
east of the Arcadia Wash, for maintenance and the surety bond deposited
by the subdivider be released.
Due to the necessity of hiring a temporary General Clerk in the Building
Department to fill the vacancy resulting from the extended illness of the
permanent employee, Councilman Phillips moved that the Council accept the
recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the transfer of $600
to supplement the Temporary and Overtime account of the Building Department,
from Council Contingency Account No. 409-28 to Account No. 431-3. Council-
man Reibold 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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CALL FOR
BIDS
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RESOLUTION
No," 3362
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Councilman Reibold moved that the City accept the recommendation of the
City MAnager; that the plans and specifications for the removal of 112
Eucalyptus and 10 Pepper trees located in the parkways in the City of
Arcadia be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to
call fQr bids for such work in conformance with said specifications,
expenditure for said project being provided for in the 1960~6l fiscal
budget; said bids to be opened April 3, 1961 at 11:00 A.M. and submitted
to the Council at the regular Council meeting of April 4, 1961. Council-
man Phillips 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 Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No, 3362, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3267 BY ABOLISHING
THE POSITION OF STENOGRAPHER CLERK AND CREATING THE POSITION OF
SECRETARY IN THE PLANNING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT."
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolu~ion No, 3362 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No, 3362 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 Ci~y Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolu~ion No. 3363, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PORTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CONSOLlDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA
BY REASON OF ANNEXATION NO. 22, SOUTH ARCADIA (UNINHABITED) WITHDRAWN '
FROM SlICH DISTRICT."
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No, 3363 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No, 3363 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
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No, 3364
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No, 3364, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE
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. 22, SOUTH ARCADIA (UNINHABITED)."
Motion by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No, 3364 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse 1
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Butterworth further moved that Resolution No, 3364 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. 3366, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS OF PUBLIC
STREETS AS STOP INTERSECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING
OF STOP SIGNS THEREAT."
Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No, 3366 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3366 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, 3367, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY
TO BE MAJOR CITY STREETS OTHER THAN STATE HIGHWAYS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2668."
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Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No, 3367 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No, 3367 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
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No. 3368
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3368, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ,DENYING A REQUESTED ZONE RECLASSIFICATION
FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONE R-3 OF PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SYCAMORE
AVENUE EAST OF SECOND AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3368 be waive~:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3368 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 and read the title of Resolution No. 3369,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND PETITIONING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR CONSENT TO THE RELOCATION OF THE BOUNDARY
.... LINES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PURSUANT
:J. 1S:' TO SECTION 50190 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE," explaining
~ that under date of November 15, 1960 the Council had approved the
[NDEX~Dtentative map of Tract No. 26114, which is located only in part in
Arcadia, and had indicated its willingness to deannex that portion of
the tract in the City of Arcadia so that the entire tract might be in
the County. That the subdivision is now ready to record and that this
resolution approves the proposed boundary change and petitions the
Board of Supervisors for consent to relocate the boundary line between
the City of Arcadia and the County of Los Angeles accordingly.
RESOLUTION
No, 3369
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No, 3365
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Petition -
So, Arcadia:
No.23)
The Director of Public Works displayed a map of the subject area and
pointed out the lots that would be deannexed.
Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3369 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3369 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 and read the title of Resolution No, 3365
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY IN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF
ARCADIA AND DESIGNATED AS 'ANNEXATION NO. 23, SOUTH ARCADIA INHABITED'."
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The City Attorney commented that said resolution had been submitted to
the Councilmen at their request, together with a schedule of the proceed-
ings of an inhabited annexation from the time of the Council's consent
to commencement of proceedings up to the calling of a special election
within the annexation area,
Mayor Camphouse advised that each member of the Council had also
received a copy of a letter from the Rancho Santa Anita Residents'
Association and requested the City Clerk to read the letter submitted
by the Santa Anita Village Community Association, Both communications
expressed disapproval of the requested annexation, 1
Extensive discussion was then held on various portions of the resolution,
It was stated that should the resolution be adopted in its present form
a written description of the annexation proposal is filed with the
Secretary of the County Boundary Commission and a map of the area is
filed with the Registrar of Voters; that within 20 days after receipt of
the written proposal the' Boundary Commission must report on the accuracy
of the boundary description, the special districts included in the
annexation area and like matters; that the Registrar of Voters usually
furnishes the estimated number of registered voters in the area within
this same period of time, That after the description is approved by the
Boundary Commission, the proponents publish notice of intention to
circulate the annexation petition, which notice may also contain a state-
ment of reasons for annexation, That proofs of such publication, with
a copy of the notice and statement, if any, must be filed with the City
Clerk within ten days after the publication thereof, That within fifteen
days after such filing, the Council should adopt a resolution acknowledg-
ing receipt of the proof of publication, copy of notice and statement,
if any, and consenting to the circulation of the annexation petition,
That such a resolution confers exclusive jurisdiction upon the City over
the territory for a period of 50 days and that the propositions to be
submitted to the electorate in the annexation area must be included in
this resolution,
The City Attorney, at the request of Mayor Camphouse, then read Resolution
No. 3365 in full, excluding the legal description,
Due to the fact that Councilman Butterworth had Laryngitis at the Council
meeting of March 7, 1961, he received permission to express his views,
as follows, on the requested annexation:
"I had occasion to express myself before the Planning Commission last
week and I would like to state at this Council meeting essentially what
I said to the Planning Commission and I think possibly what I said on
two other occasions there. If I may be forgiven while I make one
observation which is entirely my own because I see some of the residents
in this area, Of course I'm not on the School Board and I cannot speak
for the School Board but I have been on the School Board and I can speak 1
with some experience. I think there should be no misunderstanding that
should you be annexed to the City of Arcadia this is not ipso facto
entrance into the Arcadia School System and again, while this is a
matter within the jurisdiction of the Arcadia School System, it is my
personal opinion that it would be extremely difficult for the Arcadia
School System to take this area in due to the lack of school facilities
if the average of children is approximately the same, and I assume that
it is. The School District, in my judgment simply does not have the
physical facilities to take in the children and I certainly think you
should be advised; but again, I make an observation only. I am not on
the School Board and in the last analysis that is a decision of the
School Board to make.
"As I said before the Planning Commission and as I said again at the
last Council meeting, I had occasion to agree with the point of view
as expressed by the Mayor and Mr. Phillips, I simply cannot accept the
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conclusion that this is a substandard area. I have been through it
too many times and I cannot accept that conclusion. I don't think
that it is. However, I think that this area should be annexed not for
the benefit of the people down there but for the benefit of Arcadia.
1 think it would be good for Arcadia to have this area in and of
course I think the people there will benefit and I'm glad they wilf'
benefit if they come in.
"1 see no reason to give all of my reasons because they have already
been stated at the 'last meeting and I don't intend to detail them again
at this time, other than to say that in addition to those reasons I
have been influenced by the City Manager's report of December 6, 1960,
and while the City Manager made no recommendation per se 1 felt that
his report was very ably presented and there is material contained in
that report that influences my attitude.
"The South Arcadia Business Mens' Association has, 1 believe, recommended
admittance; on the other hand, the Rancho Santa Anita and the Village
have recommended against admittance. 1 am, of course, interested in the
recommendations of any group of people and glad that they are interested
in civic affairs. To what extent those particular groups on either side
have undertaken to advise us of the facts I don't know. 1 agree with the
Chamber of Commerce report in part, that the area should come in and of
course the Commurity Development Committee recommended the admittance
of the area.
"There is one part - two parts of the Chamber - I thought the Chamber
of Commerce did a very fine job, I know they spent a long time on it
and as I say, 1 concur in their conclusion that the area should come
in but if the suggestion in there that the - I forget the wording of
it, but the inference was that the area to be annexed should buy its
way in. I may not be quoting that exactly correctly but I want to say
that in addition to that and in fairness to the Chamber, it is not clear
exactly what they mean by it, but if it is taken to mean that you take
some 17 million dollars net worth of the City and divide it by the
number of lots down there or some other formula and come up with a
$3000 per lot assessment - that's just something again that is unaccept-
able to me. I don't know whether the Chamber of Commerce had that in
mind, but in any event I am not agreeable to adopting that kind of an
annexation procedure of policy. Indeed if it were adopted Arcadia's
boundary would be set right now forever, because no area would ever
come in under those conditions. However, I heard some discussion at
the last meeting from the residents of the area that distresses me a
little. I had at least gained the inference from one or two remarks
that some of the residents would not be willing to come in if they
were charged a dime. I mean, if it costs $1.00 to come in they simply
would not be willing to come into the City of Arcadia. Well, of course,
they have to do what they think is right and 1 must do what I think is
right and 1 don't agree with that attitude or philosophy any more than
1 agree with the attitude that there should be a very substantial
assessment of two or three thousand dollars.
"My own thinking on it is not clarified due to my lack of knowledge of
annexation costs and procedures. It was brought out at the last meeting
that for instance, Arcadia charges $25.00 a lot for - in certain
situations, for land in Arcadia and 1 can't imagine why something like
that for instance would not be one of the charges that would be assessed
against the area. Mr. Phillips, it was reported in the newspapers.
to have made a remark pertaining to the water system down there which
appealed to me. 1 didn't study it carefully but something along that
line makes sense to me too. There may be other out-of-pocket expenses
in connection with the annexation, indeed there may be other expenses
in connection with this situation, the connecting up of a water system,
that 1 think could be very fairly charged against an area to come in.
I can't detail these expenses but I personally am in favor of giving at
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No. 3365 -
Continued)
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least some consideration to those matters. I have heard it said and
talked to one or two relative thereto that have told me that coming
into the City would possibly increase the property values anywhere from
5 to 10 to 157.. Somebody at the last meeting said "well I'm not selling
my property and I am not going to be able to realize that gain." There
is some merit in that argument, but nevertheless there is an increase in
valuations and may I say, I am delighted. If coming into Arcadia can
increase property valuations that is just fine and something that is a
very good fact of this whole annexation proceeding, but bearing that in
mind, I think if the City, and I am speaking now for myself, if the City
should impose certain charges which I, at this time cannot define in
connection with the annexation, I would find it difficult to understand
why there would be violent objections to this area undertaking and h01d-t
ing harmless the City of Arcadia from certain expenses and costs and fai
charges directly connected with the annexation and in addition, such
things as our recreation fee and the like.
"That fairly well summarizes my attitude and I think Mr. Nicklin, I
telephoned you in that connection and asked if you could give me some
suggestions or advice on what is customary in some of these proceedings."
The City Attorney stated in part that the proceedings have no direct
bearing on the boundaries of the respective school districts; that the
law permitting a Charter City to automatically transfer property from
one school district to another has been repeatedly amended and that the
consent of the governing bodies of the school districts is now necessary.
Discussion was then held on ways and means of levying an assessment on
each parcel annexed and whether or not such a levy should be made.
COuncilman Reibo1d stated in part that he had made some calculations,
submitting to the Council copies of same, and explained how he had
arrived at an approximate figure of $400.00 per unit, adding that
such amount was only an estimation and based on the possibility of
about 1500 units in the area the figure would probably be between $285
and $400.
COuncilman Balser stated in part that he also had made some calculations
and that he had arrived at an approximate figure of $406.78; that his
calculations were based on the same formula used by Councilman Reibo1d,
and that the amount should be prorated on the assessed valuation per
parcel as indicated by Councilman Reibo1d.
Mayor Camphouse stated in part that in his opinion the calculations
would have the effect of a denial to circulate the petition; that the
contemplated increase in assessed valuation of the property in the area
would serve as an annexation fee.
Councilman Reibo1d stated further in part that he would favor the.
proponents of the annexation being fully informed in all respects, such
as the zoning restrictions, etc. before asking for signatures on 'the
petition.
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Councilman Phillips stated in part that if this Council were to refuse
this group of people the right to circulate a petition it would in
effect foreclose this Council and future Councils voting for any other
area to come into Arcadia; that if a fee is imposed on this area the
same procedure would have to be followed in the future.
Councilman Butte~orth further stated in part that if the subject area
is assessed too highly it would tend to freeze Arcadia at its present
boundary and there might be other areas which Arcadia could be desirous
of annexing; that $400.00 per parcel appeared high to him and that he
would favor further study on the matter of a fair charge. He then
suggested the appointment of a committee to consider this aspect. He
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No. 3365 -
Continued)
reiterated that he favored the annexation but felt that the matter of
an annexation fee needed further study.
The City Attorney suggested that Section 3 of Resolution No. 3365 could
be deleted, thus permitting the time consuming steps to be put into
operation.
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Whereupon Councilman Butterworth mOved that the Council appoint an
interim committee consisting of Councilmen Phillips and Reibold to
study the matter of annexation fees. Councilman Balser seconded the
motion which was carried unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth further
Resolution No. 3365 be waived.
which was carried on roll call
moved that the rull reading
Councilman Balser seconded
vote as follows:
of
the motion
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Butterworth also moved that Resolution No. 3365 as presented
be amended by deleting therefrom Section 3 as written and renumbering
Section 4 to Section 3, the Council thereby signifying its intention
later to include within the resolution consenting to the circulation
of the petition the propositions, if any, to be contained in the petition.
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 Phillips moved that Resolution No. 3365 as amended be adopted.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS
Mayor Camphouse declared a recess at 9:45 P.M.
The Council meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.M.
Mayor Camphouse excused Councilman Butterworth from further attendance
at the meeting. Councilman Butterworth left the Council table at 9:55 P.M.
PERSONNEL
1 TRAFFIC Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
PAINTER unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel
LEADMAN Board, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works and authorize
o ~ ' the establishment of the classification of Traffic Painter Leadman,
y,toL' ~C'__'/.A_~~~he creation of one position, and setting the salary at Schedule No. 30,
=~={$409-498) .
!INDEXED
LEAVE OF Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
ABSENCE unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel
(Carmen Board, the City Manager and the Chief of Police and approve a forty-four
Murphy) day leave of absence without pay from July 1, 1961 to September 1, 1961
(). ~,y( inclusive for Carmen Murphy, Stenographer-Clerk, Police Department, and
,;;If/. " 'of' that such leave of absence not constitute an interruption of service.
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INDEXED
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(Cass)
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INDEXED
COMMUNICATIONS
A.~
aNDEXED
COUNTY
BOUNDARY
COMMISSION
AUDIENCE
PARTIC IPATION
MATTERS FROM
CITY OFFICIALS
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
EDISON CO.
CITY PLANNER
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JUlDEXED
COUNC IL
MEETINGS
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Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to refund the sum of $13.12 to Mr. Robert Cass, 155
W; Norman Avenue, Arcadia, being the unused portion of the investigation
fee deposited in connection with his application for a business permit;
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
Mayor Camphouse ordered filed communi~ations from Mr. J. A. Browning 1
and Mrs. E. D. Maupin regarding annexation since discussion had been
held on the matter.
Regarding the communication from Mr. Chas. E. Gibson concerning problems
existing on Second Avenue south of Huntington Drive, the City Manager
advised that the Police Chief had submitted a report on the matter,
copies of which had been distributed to the Council, stating basically
that the Police Department had followed every complaint received.
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager and that he be instructed to reply to Mr. Gibson, including
therewith a copy of the Police Chief's report, with a copy to the
manager of the business concern at 19 South Second Avenue.
Mayor Camphouse ordered filed the notice from the County Boundary
Commission that the City of El Monte has filed annexation proposal
No. 255 as it has no effect upon Arcadia.
No one in the audience desired to address the Council.
Mr. Ervin Golisch, Planning Commissioner, advised that at the last
Planning Commission meeting steps were taken to set a public hearing
on the changing of driveway requirements on Zones R-2, R-3 and R-3-R
and also that the Planning Commission is continuing to work on the
matter of strengthening the house moving proposal.
At the request of the City Manager, Mr. Paul Langly, the District
Manager of the Southern California Edison Company, Monrovia office,
addressed the Council, stating in part that his company is increasing
the capacity of their substation in Arcadia; that they have been working
for over a year on the matter and have tried to secure the best routes
available in order to cause the least inconvenience to their customers.
He suggested that should the Councilmen receive any inquiries or
complaints that they be referred to "their customer relations man.
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The City Manager suggested an adjourned meeting March 23, 1961 at 7:30
P.M. in order that the matter of a City Planner be discussed, touching
upon the urgency of the matter, and also suggesting that the Planning
Commission be invited to attend. Mayor Camphouse stated that although
he would be unable to attend he thought the suggestion a good one. He
also excused the City Attorney from attending.
After the City Manager's explanation regarding the desirability of
establishing a regular meeting date for the purpose of discussing
business affairs and being advised of managerial and city activities
which time did not permit at 'regular Council meetings, Councilman
Reibold read in its entirety Resolution No. 3370, 'entitled: "A
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'No. 3370
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING THE LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE
CONFERENCE ROOM AS THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE FOR THE CONVENING OF
SAID CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES."
Councilman Reibold advised that Councilman Butterworth had read the
said resolution and had stated that he had no objections thereto,
Some discussion was held as to whether the meetings should be held in
the conference room as stated in the resolution or whether it would be
more convenient to hold them in the Council Chambers, It was decided
that if the public attended these meetings and could not be conveniently
accommodated in the Conference Room they would move to the Council
Chamber.
WhereupoQ Councilman Reibold moved that Resolution No, 3370 be adopted.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
LIBRARY Councilman Balser displayed an informative brochure prepared at his
suggestion by the Librarian enumerating the'various services, new and
old, offered at the new Library, and inviting the citizens of Arcadia
to the dedication services. He suggested that such a brochure be printed
~~J1 ~ and sent to each home in Arcadia on the water bill mailing list. He
added that it would cost approximately $375 for the printing, or a total
J~DEXED of $655 including the mailing.
At Mayor Camphouse expressing Council's approval of the suggestion,
Councilman Balser moved that the sum of $655 be appropriated from the
Unappropriated Reserve Library Fund for the above purpose. Councilman
Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
WATER
ORDINANCE
1 ,,,-
COMMITTEE
MEETING
RE ANNEXATION
FEE
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I111DEXED.
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth
To Councilman Reibold's inquiry as to the status of the proposed water
ordinance setting up the revision of the Municipal Code as it affects
the Water Department operation, the City Manager advised that a
conference is pending between himself, the City Attorney and the Water
Superintendent regarding the matter.
Councilman Reibold reported that he had received a letter from the General
Manager of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District pointing
out that the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District itself had
engaged the engineering firm of Koebig and Koebig to investigate the
water resources available to and required for the District; that
representatives of said firm would call on the City in the near future
-and suggested that the matter be referred to the City Manager and that
everything possible be done to cooperate. Mayor Camphouse so ordered.
Councilman Phillips suggested that he, the City Manager and Councilman
Reibold meet at dinner on March 23, 1961, prior to the Regular Adjourned
Meeting proposed for that date, in order to discuss the annexation fee
matter as voted ~pon earlier in the meeting, The City Manager advised
that he would make the necessary arrangements,
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MAYOR
CAMPHOUSE
Mayor Camphouse submitted to the City Manager for report at the next
Council meeting a communication from Supervisor Bonelli re action on
consolidation of the courts, which letter requested information prior
to April 11, 1961.
Mayor Camphouse also submitted to the City Manager a communication
received from the Mayor of Detroit regarding economy.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 P.M. Councilman Reibold moved, seconded by Councilman Phillips
and carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn to March 23, 1961- at
7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room to meet with the Planning Commission.
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