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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
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Weeds -
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RESOLUTION
No. 3039
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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.
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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."
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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
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(Recreation
Club)
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No. 1021
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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
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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:
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(Ordinance No. AYES: Councilmen Balser" Jacobi, Phillips.
1021 - Cont'd) NOES: None .
ABSENT:, Councilmen Camphouse, Reibold
ORDINANCE
No. 1022
(Adopted)
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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."
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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.
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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:
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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
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RESOLUTION
No. 3042
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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:
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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."
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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
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ZONE
VARIANCE
(Reid)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3044
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LOT SPLITS
No's 197 fJSS
and 205 13(..\
R/W Fencing
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$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.
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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.
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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
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REPORT OF
BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE
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AREA
(Acceptance
of Work
American \\-.,\
Asphalt)
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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
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(Wilderness
Area -
Acceptance
of Work -
cont'd) ~ /,
WILDERNESS
AREA
(Equipment)
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WILDERNESS
AREA
(Hours of
Operation)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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AUCTION
(Foothill
Jewish
Community
Center)
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REFUND
(Sewer Lateral
Charles
Williams)
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REFUNDS
(Business
Applications)
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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:
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Hal Broadhead
5432 McCulloch Ave.
Temple City, California
$19.50
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Stanley Melusin
2189~ Dolores St.
Pasadena, California
$19.50
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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
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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.
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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) ,
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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.
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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
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REFUND
(Wiseman)
SYCAMORE
BRIDGE
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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
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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.
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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:
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City Clerk
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