HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 23,1961
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ROLL CALL
CITY
PLANNER
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 23, 1961
Pursuant to the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of the City
Council of March 21, 1961, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met
in regular adjourned session in the Conference Room of the City Hall at
7:30 P.M., March 23, 1961.
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips
Mayor Camp house
Also in attendance by request of the City Council:
Planning Commissioners Acker, Ferguson, Forman, Go1isch and
Norton.
Discussion was held on the City Manager's communication regarding the
inability to secure a qualified person for the position of City Planner;
that two persons had declined the appointment after having accepted.
Incorporated in said letter were salary ranges of other cities which
had advertised recently for a similar position. The communication itemized
four possibilities for resolving the problem.
The City Manager spoke at length regarding the many problems which may
confront the City with the anticipated construction of a freeway through
the City, possibly by 1966. That there are areas in the City in need of
redevelopment and rejuvenation and that plans are necessary for present
and future problems. That there are vast areas which would not be affected
by such plans except to the extent that improvements resulting from good
planning in other areas maintain and increase those property values. That
certain determinations should be made prior to the freeway becoming a
reality; that there may be factors necessitating a vote of the people,
perhaps as soon as 1962. It was brought out that all favored the residential
aspect of the City being maintained.
Extensive discussion was held by the Planning Commissioners and the Council
regarding the qualifications deemed necessary in the person to be appointed;
whether or not it would be prudent to also employ a Consultant to set up
guideposts for the Planner: the advantages and disadvantages of such employ-
ment; the salary range and the time element involved, with the City Manager
commenting that it would in all probability take about ninety days to
accomplish final results.
It being the consensus of the Council that time is of the essence and that
in concurrence with the City Manager, that the future stature of the City
both in reputation and economic structure is at stake, Councilman Reibold
moved that the Staff prepare an ordinance establishing a Planning Depart-
ment, headed by a Planning Director in the unclassified service. Motion
seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Camphouse
After further discussion regarding an equitable salary, Councilman Phillips
moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise forthwith for a
Planning Director at a salary range commencing at $900.00 upward. Motion
seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Camphouse
EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
FOR FLOOD
CONTROL
WORK
The City Manager advised that the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District's contractor, Artukovich Company, had planned on utilizing the
west end of the 2-1/4 acres on Las Tunas Drive at Santa Anita Avenue
(Margolin property) for equipment storage and an office during the forth-
coming channel work. He recommended, however, that in preference to
this property, the City permit the District to use property located at
the rear of the Mounted Police Building on Live Oak Avenue, said property I
being situated along the Wash. That a rental of $125.00 per month was
indicated with $1000.00 being paid immediately, which would cover eight
months. He then suggested that this amount could be used to beautify the
area in front of the building site.
Councilman Phillips moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be
accepted and that he be authorized to lease to Artukovich Company the
unused portion of City-owned property along the Wash located at the rear
of the Mounted Police Building on Live Oak Avenue at a rental of $125.00
per month, said money to be used for the beautification of the area in
front of said building. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion which
was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Camphouse
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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Mayor C mpho,pse
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City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to Resolution No. 3370, members of the City Council met in the
Conference Room on March 30, 1961 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Phillips, Reibold,
City Manager, City Clerk, Arcadia Tribune newspaper representative.
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Primary purpose of the meeting: To afford the City Manager an opportunity
to enlighten the members of the City Council re various Bills before the
Legislature which might be of interest to that body.
The City Manager presented and read from the League of California Cities
Legislative Bulletins a prepared resume of various Bills. Discussion was
held on specified Bills selected by the Manager.
AB 441 - Urban Renewal: Copy of bill to be secured and submitted to Council
for its perusal. Bill has reference to a mandatory election when a renewal
program seems necessary.
AB 427 - Age limit for Police and Fire Department Personnel: Bill would
amend the Fair Employment Practices Act. Opposed.
ACA 25 - Constitutional Debt Limit: City Manager to secure copy of Bill from
School District.
AB 1707 - Urban Renewal:- Assessed value protest - no position indicated.
SB 84 -(Richard Richards) - Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960: Manager to secure
entire text for submission to Council.
AB 614 - Prevention of juvenile delinquency: California Youth Commission.
Recommends the formation of a Commission in the Department of Youth Authority.
Opposed.
AB 143 - Weed and Rubbish Burning: City Fire Liability. No interest.
AB 1640: Succession to County Parks upon incorporation - new cities.
No interest.
AB 127 - Brown Act: Amended to meet the objections voiced at the
hearing by the League of California Cities and local government.
position indicated.
Commit tee
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5B 694: Salary which can be earned by a police officer after retiring due
to disability incurred in line of duty. Manager circulated communication
Chief Seares. Said letter recites case in point, that of Officer Mider.
recommended support of Bill, and Council concurred.
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Consolidation of services of Municipal Court Judges discussed briefly.
Councilman Balser would like to make report at the League's Board of
Directors meeting,
AB 421 - Civil Service and State Personnel:
performing any building or construction work
Prohibiting employees from
on their own time. No position.
AB 494:-
pension,
plans or
by them.
Requiring public agencies to make contributions to health and welfare,
vacation, paid holiday, apprentice training and any other similar
funds for the benefit of employees as to any persons similarly employed
Consensus was against theBill.
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AB 350: Prohibiting the State and all local governmental agencies from
enacting or enforcing any statute, law, ordinance or regulation which limits
during their off-duty hours the participation of employees in political
activities. Opposition indicated.
AB 625: Governmental employees vs. industrial emp19yees - Labor Code.
No position.
ACA 31: Adding Section to Article XIII - State Const. Constitutional
Property Tax Limitation - League position being in opposition.
AB 401 - City neutrality in Labor Disputes: Limitation on purchases.
No position.
AB 1914 - Annexatiori:-
Inter-City Agreements.
favorable position.
Island and Corridor Absorption - Enforceable
Setting forth the orderly annexation. Expressed
AB 1935: Authorize cities to enter into agreement defining future growth
areas. Adjacent cities cguld agree to refrain from annexing territory within
the defined growth of another. No comment.
ACA 23: Prohibition against strikes of public employees. In favor.
AB 351: Collective Bargaining for all public employees with right to strike.
Opposed.
AB 1972: Withdrawal of city territory from Recreation and Park Districts.
Support was indicated.
The City Manager distributed copies to members of the City Council present
of the brochure entitled "Metropolitan Problem Areas" by the Governor of
the State of California.
Brief discussion held on need for change of gas tax distribution. No position.
Brief discussion held on increase of motor vehicle license fees. No position.
AB 38 5 - Crossing Guards; No position. School Districts have authority
for such employment.
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During recess called by Mayor Camphouse, Mr. Wendell Bradbury presented
a plan for "Telling the Story of the City" with photography. Plans would
cost the City approximately $1500 for his work and $2500 for the purchase
of the equipment. Council enthusiastic and will explore the idea with
decision to be made to Mr. Bradbury.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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Christine Van Maanen
City Clerk
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