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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 5,1958 1 ,woc~'"' PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES HEARING (Howe) 'H'I~ 1 HEARING (Weeds) F~;;T I 4338 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1958 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M. August 5, 1958. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Willard Dorsey, Pastor of the Arcadia Christian Church. Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d Councilman Balser moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 1958, as submitted in writing, be approved. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the application of George L. Howe, 817 Avington, West Covina, for a business permit to solicit door to door, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. week-days, and evenings by appointment, the sale of material and labor for the John W. Lytle Roofing Company of Pasadena. The City Clerk advised that no communications had been received on the matter. Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone in the audience wished to be heard in favor of the granting of the requested permit. Mr. Kenneth Christianson, Sales Manager of the John W. Lytle Roofing Company, addressed the Council, stating that he was appearing on behalf of the applicant Mr. Howe, who was unable to attend the hearing due to an accident to his son; that he had nothing to add to the application except that applicant is employed by his Company, which has been in business in Pasadena for approximately 35 years and has enjoyed an enviable business reputation in the roofing business. Upon being questioned by the Councilmen, Mr. Christianson stated that sales reports and taxes are tendered Pasadena and that permits are taken in each city where the work is done. No one desiring to speak against the granting of the requested permit Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Councilman Jacobi then moved that Council grant the request of George Howe for a permit to solicit door to door in accordance with his application, and upon condition that all applicable ordinances be complied with at all times. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Report of the Director of Public Works showing amount proposed to be assessed against various lots and representing the cost of removing weeds from said lots in the City of Arcadia for the year 1958-59. The City Attorney reported that a copy of said report has posted on the bulletin board outside the Council chambers by law. been as required 1. 8- 5- 58 " '4339 (He ar ing - Weeds - Continued) 13.J I RESOLUTION No. 3039 -1 J . ;'/ ?,~ I Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open, and asked if anyone in the audience desired to be heard in protest of the weed abatement progrron or the assessments placed against the property. Mr. Fred C. Ericson, 104 West Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia, addressed the Council, stating in effect that he was not protesting the program per se, or the assessments, but only the fact that not all lots or parkways are disced, and that he felt the program should encompass the discing of all property containing weeds, whether such property be City or privately owned, and cited as an example one side of Melanie Lane and the Margolin property at Santa Anita and Live Oak, which had not been disced, although his property on Sharon Road, which was comparatively weed free, and which he had disced, had also been disced by the City. 1 Tha City Attorney commented that in theory the program provides that all weeds are to be destroyed on all properties that contain them and have been posted; that in regard to the Margolin property doubtless the reason this was not posted was because in the past for many years during the weed season this property had been cleared for the growing of corn but that this year, because of prospective development, it was left unsown, thus too late to correct the situation. He added that the cost of discing of parkways is assessable to abutting property and is not chargeable to the general fund of the City; that the City's interest is only an easement for street purposes and the cost of clearing a parkway, if it be covered with weeds, is a charge against the abutting property under the Weed Abatement Act. The Director of Public Works stated that, in regard to Mr. Ericson's statement that certain areas are not disced, this is probably due to the fact that such areas are either in the back yards or side yards of lots that are fenced, or inhabited and that the Fire Chief must first declare such property a public nuisance before the land can be entered and disced by the City. Also that it is not the City's practice to work on parkways in front of homes. He added that the average assessment of discing is approximately $13.00 on an average lot. To Councilman Jacobi's query as to whether discing is done to eliminate a fire hazard, the Director of Public Works replied that his department must first be informed by the Fire Department that such a hazard exists; that the program starts in the Spring and information must be forthcoming from the Fire Chief that by summer such weeds can be a potential fire hazard even though the property is developed, before the property can be posted. Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed; which motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3039, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CI)UNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT I S REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPEr.UVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF." 1 Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3038 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold 2. 8-5-58 HEARING (Recreation Club) 1 ~J'" -+ . ..,., ~0l\ i . (South El Monte) 1 ORDINANCE No. 1021 (Adopted) tnIDEXEJ), . ;.' :. ~ )\.4340 Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3038 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 298 recommending classification of the business of a recreation club as a use permissible in Zone C-2 under Ordinance No. 760. The City Attorney stated that the request of the applicant in this matter was to classify the use of a recreation club in some specific zone, it being nowhere specifically mentioned under the City's ordinances. He reminded the Council that they had had a prior recommendation from the Planning Commission with which the applicant was not satisfied; that Council then recommended it go back to the Planning Commission and that they hold a hearing upon the matter after notice, as is required in cases of text changes, because of the effect such a decision could have in the community as a whole; that the Planning Commission did so and that their recommendation now is that the use as proposed in the applicant's brochure, be classified a C-2 use ra~~~~a9 P residential use because, in their opinion, it ~ke8 I?or'e ora commercial venture even though it is alleged to be a non-profit type of operation. Upon learning from the City Clerk that there were no communications regarding this matter the Mayor inquired if anyone in the audience desired to speak either in favor of or in opposition to the reclassification. The City Attorney commented that this is not a reclassification, but merely a definitive resolution authorized under the zoning ordinance where there is doubt or uncertainty as to the precise classification of the use that is not specifically described in the various zones. No one in the audience desiring to speak, Councilman Jacobi moved that the hearing be closed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Councilman Jacobi then moved that the Council approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 198 recommending classification of the business of a recreation club as a use permissible in Zone C-2 under Ordinance No. 760, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution accordingly. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and ,. it was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips introduced Mrs. Lillian Comfort, the Deputy City Clerk of the new city of South El Monte. The City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed and read the title of Ordinance No. 1021, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES IN SAID CITY AND REPEAL- ING ORDINANCE NO. 74." The City Attorney commented that this Ordinance No. 1021 replaces one of our oldest ordinances and brings it up to date. Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1021 be waived. Motion seconded by Mayor Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: 3. 8- 5- 58 4.3~:1 (Ordinance No. AYES: Councilmen Balser" Jacobi, Phillips. 1021 - Cont'd) NOES: None . ABSENT:, Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold ORDINANCE No. 1022 (Adopted) INDEXED ORDINANCE No. 1023 (Adopted) INDEXED Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1021 be adopted. Motion seconded by Mayor Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time the title of Ordinance No. 1022, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1003." 1 The City Attorney added that the effect of this ordinance is to provide for the charge of a nominal fee for curb breaking, driveway approaches, sidewalk cuts and the like, which covers the cost of the inspection of this type of work. Mayor Phillips moved that the Ordinance No. 1022 be waived. and carried on roll call vote reading of the full body of Motion seconded by Councilman Balser as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Mayor Phillips further moved that Ordinance No. 1022 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time the title of Ordinance No. 1023, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL CITY JAIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." He added that this ordinance officially establishes the jail in the new police facilities building, and is primarily for the purpose of laying a foundation for escape cases. . Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1023 be waived. Motion.seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1023 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold 4. 8- 5- 58 RESOLUTION No. 3042 INDEXED I 4342 The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3042, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL POSITION OF CAPTAIN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, AND'.SPECIFYING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF." He commented that this resolution creates an additional Captaincy in the Police Department, with the return of the former Chief of Police to his permanent status of Captain; that the qualifications and duties are the same as those heretofore established for a Captain in the Police Department. Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3042 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: \ . AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Councilman Balser moved that Resolution No. 3042 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of No. 3043 Resolution No. 3043, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~ OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND INDEXJ!;D DELIVER A DIAGRAM OF ACQUISITION FOR AND OF PROPERTY WITHIN 1":/ VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CITY." I ."T:' PECK ROAD PROPERTY LEASE ~41" The City Attorney added that the work has already been done and that a report will be available for the Council at the next Council meeting (August 19, 1958). That this is merely the preliminary step to the holding of the public hearing to confirm the spread of assessment of costs in Arcadia Vehicle Parking District No.1. That the same will occur in sequence with respect to Vehicle Parking District No.2. That the resolution recites the proceedings up to date and orders the preparation and filing of the diagram by the Engineer. Mayor Phillips moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3043 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Mayor Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3043 be adopted. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold The Director of Public Works informed the Council that for several years Mr. William H. Morse has leased part of the City's Peck Road property for the purpose of storing and servicing trucks; that Mr. Morse has advised he no longer desires the property and suggested it be leased to Mr. Virgil N. Pullen, who has for some time subleased the property for the storage and servicing of his trucks; that a lease has been negotiated with Mr. Pullen at the monthly rental of 5. 8- 5- 58 4.34.3 ZONE VARIANCE (Reid) f ,,/I V RESOLUTION No. 3044 INDEXED LOT SPLITS No's 197 fJSS and 205 13(..\ R/W Fencing 1 ~16 $125.00, which is an increase of $50.00 per month and is consistent with other rentals for like property. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the lease between the City and Mr. Virgil N. Pullen for the period August 6, 1958 through December 31, 1959, at the monthly rental of $125.00 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said lease subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein as approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 300 recommending denial of the ~oplication filed by James L. Reid for a zone variance to allow an additional dwelling at 601 Sharon Road. I The City Clerk commented that this matter was held over from the July 15, 1958 Council meeting awaiting the appeal of the applicant; that the applicant has not appealed. Mayor Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the application of James L. Reid for a zone variance to allow an additional dwelling at 601 Sharon Road, and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to show the Council's intent in confirmation with the Planning Commission Resolution No. 300. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Attorney thereupon presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3044, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL DWELLING AT 601 SHARON ROAD." Mayor Phillips moved No. 3044 be waived. carried on roll call that the reading of the full body of Motion seconded by Councilman Balser vote as follows: Resolution and AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Mayor Phillips further moved that Resolution No. 3044 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibo1d Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Lot Split No. 197 - Holger A. Valentine, 211 East Live Oak Avenue, and Lot Split No. 205 - C & E Investments Company, 63 West Camino Real Avenue, be given final approval as all conditions imposed have been met. I Motion by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that the recommendations of the Director of Public Works be accepted and that Lot Split No. 197 - Ho1ger A. Valentine, 211 East Live Oak Avenue, and Lot Split No. 205 - C & E Investments Company, 63 West Camino Real Avenue be given final approval. . Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council approve the plans and specifications submitted by the Los Angeles C~unty Flood Control for the development of woven wire fences along the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash. He added that this same type of work has been completed by the U. S. Corps of Engineers 6. 8- 5- 58 1'= FOR BIDS i-Lil fp REPORT OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE fJsP 1" ,,/1). 1 WILDERNESS AREA (Acceptance of Work American \\-.,\ Asphalt) 4344 within the past six months on other channel work within the City, and that the Flood Control Act requires councilmanic approval prior to construction; that the cost of the work is to be borne by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, approve the plans and specifications submitted by the Los Angeles County Flood Control, and permit the work of erecting woven wire fences along the East Branch of the Arcadia Wash; the cost of said work to be borne by the Los Angeles County Flood Control. Mayor Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe and fittings in conformance to specifications; that the expenditure for this purpose is provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3, Main Replacement. Mayor Phillips moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent and that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe and fittings in conformance to specifications; expenditures for same having been provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects,' Item 3, Main Replacement; said bids to be opened Monday, August 18,1958 at 11:00 A.M. and acted upon by the City Council at the regular meeting Tuesday, August 19, 1958. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. councilman Jacobi, a member of the Beautification Committee, reported on the beautification of Huntington Drive, from Holly Avenue to Michillinda Boulevard, and the City Engineer displayed sketches submitted by Burge & Roach, Architects, showing the suggested p1ant- ings and materials to be used. The City Engineer explained that a slight revision is contemplated in the kind of material used over that used in the beautification of Santa Anita Avenue; that the new plans call for the use of black and white marble for traffic flow markers, and for a low structure at the Michillinda Boulevard entrance going east into Arcadia bearing the inscription "City of Arcadia", the lettering to be either in bronze or cast aluminum fitting into the decor of the development; that reflector type arrows can be used showing the direction of the street and that it is a one-way street; that Algerian Ivy is to be used in the center island as ground covering to alleviate the necessity of grass mowing. Mr. Roach stated that the reason for the change to Vermont Marble rather than the Bouquet Canyon Stone used on Santa Anita pvenue is that the marble seems to be more in keeping with the atmosphere of Huntington Drive and that black and white is more striking in its contrast. The City Engineer recommended that the Council approve the sketches in order that the architects might get the plans and specifications back to the Council for approval in sufficient time for work to begin and planting started at the proper planting season. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the Committee's report. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The City Manager Pro Tem announced that the contract for the basic construction and for Alternates A, C and D in the Wilderness Area, has been completed by the American Asphalt Paving Company according to plans and specifications, and to the satisfaction of the 7. 8-5-58 4.345 (Wilderness Area - Acceptance of Work - cont'd) ~ /, WILDERNESS AREA (Equipment) 1 !:t WILDERNESS AREA (Hours of Operation) fVSP Architects, Community Facilities Planners, who have indicated their approval. Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tem and the Director of Recreation that the City Council accept the work and authorize payment of $23,149.80, which is 90% of the original contract less credit allowance, and withhold 10% of the total contract ($2,572.20) until thirty five days after this acceptance. Councilman Balser moved that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tem and the Director of Recreation and approve the work of the American Asphalt Paving Company in completing the basic construction and Alternates A, C and D in the Wilderness Area, and authorize payment to them of $23,149.80, which is 90% of the original contract less credit allowance, and withhold 10% of the total contract, $2,572.20, until thirty five days after this acceptance, and that the City Clerk be authorized to release all bonds after said thirty five days. Mayor Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Recommendation of the Arcadia Recreation Commission that the City Council appropriate $1,684.00 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund to purchase the following equipment for the Wilderness Area: 18 Redwood picnic tables @ $40.00 Auto barrier - Highland Oaks Drive 12 Trash cans (flip top, 55 3a110n metal drums) @ $9.00 2 Rest rooms (chemical) $720.00 60.00 108.00 Fencing (per Flood Requirements) 9 mos. 3 mos. Control $405. 135. 540.00 256.00 $1,684.00 Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Council and appropriate $1,684.00 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund to purchase the equipment listed above for the Wilderness Area. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Carnphouse, Reibold The City Attorney mentioned that accelerated by the vandalism that had recently occurred in the Wilderness Area the Chief of Police had requested the attorney's office to prepare an emergency ordinance for presentation to the Council setting forth that the area be closed one hour after sunset and remain closed until at least sunrise, except upon specific authorization for supervised functions at hours beyond that period of time, and that such ordinance will be presented to the Council at the next Council meeting. 1 The City Engineer exhibited to the Council some pictures of the damage done in the area and advised that a temporary chain had been placed across the entrance to the area at the end of Highland Oaks and that the police department has already taken care of locking the area at night pending a formal ordinance to protect the area. 8. 8- 5- 58 1 AUCTION (Foothill Jewish Community Center) INDEXED. ,J. n ':I!:' :'-.'</ "'r.0:' r REFUND (Sewer Lateral Charles Williams) INDEXED FM;j!,ff 5~. /io-..-f. REFUNDS (Business Applications) 1 4346 It was the opinion of Councilman Jacobi that the City should write to Judge Sturgeon requesting that anyone picked up for vandalism in the Area be given a maximum sentence. However, it was the consensu~ of the Council that verbal discussions with the proper authorities, pointing up the problems and soliciting cooperation, will be of assistance. Request of the Foothill Jewish Community Center for permission to hold an auction and bazaar on Sunday, September 7, 1958, on their property at Foothill Boulevard and Second Avenue. Mr. Aaron B. Glaser, the Vice President of said Center, being in the audience, was called upon to answer various questions of the Council, to wit: that merchandise of all descriptions, donated by members, will be auctioned; that all work done is volunteer work; that the affair is to be held on a Sunday because more people can then attend; and that the contemplated hours will be from about ten in the morning to two or three in the afternoon; and that proceeds from the affair are to go into the building fund for the new Center. Mayor Phillips moved that the Council approve the request of the Foothill Jewish Community Center and grant them permission to hold an auction sale and bazaar on Sunday, September 7, 1958, on their property on the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, pursuant to their letter of application dated July 26, 1958, and that the provisions of Ordinance No. 823, applicable to charitable groups, be waived. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council authorize a refund to be made to Mr. Charles Williams, 1821 Alta Oaks, in the amount of $51.30, which amount was assessed against his property for a sewer lateral which he had paid when the main line sewer was installed in the street; that this lateral is shown on the records of the consulting engineers as being installed, but that excavation failed to find the lateral. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and authorize a refund to be made to Mr. Charles Williams, 1821 Alta Oaks, in the amount of $51.30 for a sewer lateral which had not been installed. Mayor Phillips seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Request for authorization to refund the following amounts, being the unused portion of investigation fees deposited in connection with applications for business permits: '1'/) (, Hal Broadhead 5432 McCulloch Ave. Temple City, California $19.50 1'1 r '/ Stanley Melusin 2189~ Dolores St. Pasadena, California $19.50 1'/' Kunin & Sons 155 W. Badillo Covina, California $13.75 Councilman Balser moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the sum of $19.50 to Hal Broadhead, 5432 McCulloch Avenue, Temple City; the sum of $19.50 to Stanley Melusin, 2189~ Dolores Street, Pasadena; and the sum of $13.75 9, 8-5-58 4347 RESIGNATION (Carozza) INDEXED COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION INDEXED to Kunin & Sons, 155 West Badillo, Covina, being the unused portions of investigation feeti deposited in connection with their applications for business permits. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Mayor Phillips advised that a communication had been received, advising that Mr. Michael J. Carozza had tendered his resignation as Director of Public Works of the City of Arcadia, effective August 31, 1958, in order to accept an appointment in the City of Fresno. 1 Mayor Phillips ordered the communication filed and then stated that in his opinion Mr. Carozza had done the City of Arcadia an outstanding service in the years he had been employed by the City, through his improvement of his department and operational methods, his cooperation and ability to get along and get things done with neighboring municipalities and the County, and that it is going to be a loss to the City of A,cadia and a gain for the City of Fresno. He then wished Mr. Carozza luck. Councilman Balser agreed with Mayor Phillips' sentiments and expressed his pleasure at the opportunity of having worked with Mr. Carozza; and Councilman Jacobi commented that he had expressed his feelings to Mr. Carozza privately, but would state publicly: "We are going to miss a good man". Mr. Carozza then stated that the work accomplished in his department and by himself had been done only through the cooperation of the Administrative Staff and particularly with the feeling of the full confidence of the Council. Notice from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission of the intention of the City of El Monte to annex certain uninhabited territory known as Annexation No. 162, being a portion of a large annexation by El Monte, lying generally south of the present city (near Garvey Avenue, to the north city limits of the City of South El Monte, (Klingerman St.) between potrero Avenue and Peck Road. Upon explanation by the City Manager Pro Tem that this annexation has no effect upon the City of Arcadia, Mayor Phillips ordered the notice filed. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (Not on Agenda) (Assessed Valuation Arcadia) ACCEPTANCE OF !WRK (Johnson Tree Service) , '( 'J,:; . ~ The City Attorney stated that normally the final figures on the City's assessed valuation are received from the County in time to fix the tax rate without the necessity of calling a special Council meeting; however, information received from the County Assessor reveals that an adjourned meeting is indicated because of the unusual number of equalization hearings being held; that it will be necessary to adjourn the August 19th meeting to some future date for the purpose of fixing the amount of money to be raiseQ by taxation and fixing the tax rate itself. 1 Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council accept the work under contract with the Johnson Tree Service for the removal of dead, diseased and dangerous trees within the City during the fiscal year 1957-58, and authorize payment to be made and the bonds released after the expiration of 35 days. Motion made by Councilman Jacobi that the City Council approve [he recommendation of the Director of Public Works and accept the work 10. 8-5-58 1 REFUND (Wiseman) SYCAMORE BRIDGE 1 -,L'( 1 4348 of the Johnson Tree Service of Arcadia for the removal of dead, diseased and dangerous trees within the City during the fiscal year 1957-58, and authorize payment to be made in accordance with said contract and the bonds released after the expiration of ' the required 35 days. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold Request of the Director of Public Works for authorization to refund the amount of $7.15 to Edward C. Wiseman, 1719 Roosevelt Avenue, Los Angeles 6, California, for the reason that his property at 1200 South Fourth Avenue had been erroneous Iv charged for the clearance of weeds; that the amount was shown on the tax bill, then paid to Los Angeles County and same has been forwarded to the City as part of the Weed Abatement charges. Councilman Balser moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the sum of $7.15 to Edward C. Wiseman, 1719 Roosevelt Avenue, Los Angeles 6, California, covering the erroneous charge against his property at 1200 South Fourth Avenue for the clearing of weeds from said lot. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Jacobi, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold The Director of Public Works presented to the City Council the proposed plans for a bridge across Sycamore Avenue. Referring to exhibited diagrams of the area, he stated that the right of way procurement is the responsibility of the County Flood Control District and channel construction the responsibility of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was further pointed out that meetings were held between the Flood Control District and the Corps of Engineers, the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, to explore every possible avenue, both cost- wise and engineering-wise, whicn could l'esult in a lowering of the bridge crossing the Santa Anita Wash at Sycamore Avenue. It was pointed out to the City Council that the proposed design will result with a brIdge Atructure whIch ",'1.1 he approximately 4-1/2' higher than the average surrounding land and that at a future date when the superstructure of this bridge is constructed it will be necessary for the City to procure slope easements from the properties lying to the northwest, southwest and southeast quadrants of the bridge. The easements will be relatively small triangular shaped parcels 8' x 40' for the purpose of constructing the necessary fill to allow the road section to fit in properly with the proposed bridge. The engineering plans proposed by the Corps of Engineers, their hydrologies, including the problem with the Raymond Dike, were thoroughly reviewed; the probable reconstruction of the Foothill Boulevard bridge and all other engineering aspects, resulted in the conclusion that the present design is the more practical and economical solution to the problem; an alternate consideration would be the reconstruction of the Foothill Avenue Bridge, which is estimated at approximately $150,000.00 and, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, would be an uneconomical expenditure. The City Council, after full deliberation, expressed the opinion that the proposed design would not create undue hardship and reaffirmed their position to authorize the signing of an agreement between the County Flood Control District and the City to completely design the bridge at Sycamore Avenue, with the bridge abutments only 11. 8-5-58 4349 COMMUNICATION (S .A.H.A.) INDEXED LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ADJOURNMENT being constructed concurrently with the development of the Santa Anita Channel. Whereupon Mayor Phillips moved that the City Council reaffirm authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Betterment Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, in form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a communication from the Southern Arcadia Homeowners Association protesting the leveling, dragging and water- ing of city owned property located at Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. That although the Council had approved the use of this land as a parking area for a charity football game to be held in the vicinity, it had not specifically allocated or approved funds for the clearing of the land. The communication also stated that the Association had been informed by the City Engineering Department that the work was done in accordance with the City's weed abatement program, but that in the opinion of the Association, the property had been reasonably free of weeds for some time, having been plnwed in the not too distant past. The communication continued that the Association felt no public funds should be spent without councilmanic action and that Council should assure the public that this practice is not widespread and will not be carried on in the future. 1 A general discussion ensued. Mayor Phillips stated that the Director of Public Works had informed him that the work was for the removal of rock and concrete and the spreading of a weed killing liquid and that since such work was under the weed abatement program, councilmanic action was not necessary. Councilman Balser added that in his opinion the extra time spent in clearing the land was negligible and emphasized the fact that Council is constantly on the alert against the misuse of public funds. The City Engineer reiterated the information that the work done on this lot is in line with operations for maintenance and beautification as conducted in all areas of the city. Mayor Phillips then ordered the communication filed. Mayor Phillips announced the presence of Mrs. John W. Parker, a representative of the League of Women Voters. Councilman Jacobi moved that the meeting adjourn, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. May~KOj~ ATTEST: ~ki~~~~ City Clerk 1 12. 8- 5- 58