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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 19,1958 I INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL MINUTES HEARING (Jones Music) lid I 4350 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 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 19, 1958. The Invocation was offered by Rev. Robert P. Byrnes, Assistant Pastor of the Church of the Holy Angels. Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibo1d, Phillips None Councilman Jacobi moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1958, as submitted in writing, be approved. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the application of Marvin Charles Jones, 14575 Valley Vista Blvd., Sherman Oaks, for a business permit to install five skill game machines at the Santa Anita Bowling Alley, 176 Las Tunas Boulevard. 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. Marvin Charles Jones, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating in part that he was the sole proprietor of the Jones Music Company, 12235 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, California, and that he had been asked by the owners of the Santa Anita Bowling Alley to install five skill games at 176 Las Tunas Boulevard. He displayed brochures showing the types of amusement games desired and commented ., , that these machines were used in bowling alleys primarily to idle away the time while waiting for alleys and also by youngsters while waiting for their parents using the alleys. In answer to questions asked of him by the Councilmen, he stated that the machines would be placed in the main concourse of the bowling alley, which is closest to the west and east side of the building; that he has been operating in Los Angeles County for approximately a year and a half, but that the only machine his company has in this area is a jute box at the miniature golf course at 600 Las Tunas Drive; that machines are leased from his company on a percentage basis, with the lessee supplying the space and electricity. Mayor Phillips then asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in opposition to the application. No one desiring to speak, Councilman Reibold moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold commented that the applicant's machines seem to be a little different than the type of games heretofore brought before the Council and that it would be his suggestion to give the matter further thought and study, and also would like to have a report from the staff. He thereupon moved that the matter be held over for further study and report from staff and placed on agenda for the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 1. 8-19- 58 4351 HEARING (Skating Rink) 1~1) HEARING (Duarte Road) :1-"'\ Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No. 301, recommending that the business of a roller skating rink be classified as a special use. The City Attorney commented that the applicant had asked for a classification as to the proper zone for a roller skating rink; that as a result of the public interest shown, the Planning Commission had'instituted the within proceedings culminating in its Resolution No, 301, Mayor Phillips asked if anyone in the audience desired to be heard against said recommendation, No one desiring to speak, Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed, Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. I Councilman Balser then moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to classify the business of roller skating rink as a special use. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution No, 299 recommending change of zone from R-l to R-3 on Duarte Road between Holly Avenue and the commercial zone near .Baldwin Avenue. The City Clerk read communications from Carl Pearson, 427 West Duarte Road and Lawrence A, Beckstrom, 445 West Duarte Road, stating in part 'that they were not opposed to the street being cut through the rear of the lots on West Duarte and Fairview from LaCadena to Holly Avenue, but that this should not be contingent on property on West Duarte Road, west of Holly Avenue being rezoned R-3; that rezoning had been accomplished in the immediate vicinity without restrictions and that they favored the R-3 rezoning for the section in question but without restrictions, Mayor Phillips inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation. Mr, James H Sorg, 455 West Duarte Road, addressed the Council, stating in part that he had originally submitted the application for the R-3 rezoning, which application had been signed by all . persons involved in the area. He added that he felt the R-3 zoning should be granted without any restrictions as to the development of a street through either side of Duarte Road; that the lots are ' large and can be put to good use; that in his opinion the area is no longer desirable as a residential area for single homes or single units, both because of its age and the fact that Duarte Road has become a major thoroughfare, I The City Engineer then displayed a map of the area, explaining the situation. He also commented that the Planning Commission recognizes that all the rezoning could not occur at one time and that it might be advantageous for the property owners to get together and discuss each individual problem. Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak in opposition to the Planning Commission recommendation. Mr, Henry H, Hege, 664 West Duarte Road, Attorney at Law, addressed the Council, stating in part that he represented six of the eight lot owners in the area on the south side of Duarte Road lying between the two churches (400 West Duarte Road to 412 West Duarte Road); that while his clients were not opposed to the recommended rezoning, they were opposed to the restriction of a street through the property as a contingency, as they felt the street would cut 2. ( 8-19-58 {<III I 4.352 the size of their lots to a mlnlmum, causing loss of value for commercial purposes, as well as imposing a heavy burden of expense on the property owners, particularly a Mr. F, M. Jolly of 488 Duarte Road. Councilman Balser commented that he thought rezoning in this area at this time was a little premature and Councilman Camphouse agreed, stating however, that minimum size lots could be advantageously used commercially as he had personally done so, Mr, W. H, Stevens addressed the Council, stating in part that he owned lot 4 in tract 8487 and that it was his understanding that the contemplated rezoning included lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of said tract; also that he owned 70 feet of lot 5 with access from Lovell Avenue. That if the rezoning were put into effect it would mean that he would be zoned R-l on the 70 feet in back of his property with R-3 zoning in front. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Camphouse moved that the hearing be closed, Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously, Councilman Camphouse queried if the entire recommendation came as one package, to which the City Attorney replied that the recommendation from the Planning Commission comes in one resolution but that they treat each segment as a aeparate subject capable of being handled independently from the others. A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus that the matter should not be decided at this time but should be given further study and that it might be advantageous for the residents concerned, the Council, Planning Commission and the Staff to give the matter further consideration. Councilman Camphouse then moved that the matter be taken under advisement for further study, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously, MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE No, 1024 INDEXED I RESOLUTION No. 3045 INDEXED '1'1'/7 The City Attorney presented, explained and read in full Ordinance No, 1024, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE HOURS OF PUBLIC USE OF THE WILDERNESS PARK AREA," Councilman Reibold moved that Ordinance No. 1024 be introduced and adopted. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3045, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN THE CENTER LINE OF NORMAN AVENUE AND A POINT 200 ~ FEET SOUTH OF CAMINO REAL AVENUE IN SAID CITY." Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3045 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. 8-19- 58 4353 (Resolution No. 3045 Continued) RESOLUTION No. 3046 INDEXED 7-1/ : RESOLUTION No, 3047 INDEXED '1 '117 The City Engineer then displayed a map and explained the plans and specifications for the improvement of Fourth Avenue, including the sewer improvements, curb and gutter con~truction and street improvements. Councilman Jacobi moved that Resolution No. 3045 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None I The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No. 3046, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN THE CENTER LINE OF NORMAN AVENUE AND A POINT 200 ~ FEET SOUTH OF CAMINO REAL AVENUE IN SAID CITY." Councilman Camphouse moved that Resolution No. 3046 be waived. Balser and carried on roll call the reading of the full body of Said motion seconded by Councilman vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmen Camphouse further moved that Resolution No, 3046 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of Resolution No, 3047, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SETTING A HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN THE CENTER LINE OF NORMAN AVENUE AND A POINT 200 FEET ~ SOUTH OF CAMINO REAL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, " The City Attorney added that the improvement is to be conducted under the Improvement Act of 1911 and that the Resolution sets a public hearing for September 16, 1958 at 8:00 P,M. before the City Council for the purpose of determining whether the public convenience and necessity require the said improvement. Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3047 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3047 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. 8-19-58 43541: I ~,' "I" ~. - I j - I , 'r ' RES tiT iON. 'J "Th~'fCiltr;I; P:tt~f~nelO i-lje~'e1{t~~ jfdi:~c'lis~r;HpfJ[j{d 'te~H 'th'k ti\El~ of T~)A.HT No, '~4"8 " ""j, RE'S'~YuJ';,nc'N'o".-J:3'~4~'," ~'iii:1. t1~a:o i. A1 'REsoiUTION' 6Ft'tHE b'\:lrY' COUNCI!;" J, .o;'j IND1fXEDi. OF,,,'FJIE. ,f;Jt'fJ2~rM-HPIfoiJ ,r;t+,~.fO.y~l{\!" CrLffg~')IbG,,~~~..BY~r.I~SS OF A T::JA <)'1' It/rW; c ,R~.q!t~;g;;ro,l'L,C~J1Jll J~"j\,JI,~J>"J'PWc~, 2.S.,I~~oJl-!; ~ZP.mi;'j ,;'2' UJPJ'F <q, INANCJ:,\" ,'0 ~,,; NO. 760 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. - 00, ~ ':' '.' -- U, L~' .v.. : ~UO.IJ.rDnO:J !nu:r.L)sqz grr.lv]oLioI OJ (9vlJ.Gjl1nT) Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of 1'1,) I .' R~~~t~t\o"ii9N~.(; j'b~8J!b~ ValVe~I.2 Mblio1l s:Je2'bn';)dklI'1'~y'l: 'C"bun'c1ilman . .~I:'C.1::.t !)jj) mo"!] jS':11'J2. ~)!J.; .;;... /. ,: 1 i -. G~~PO."tJi':j ;:ft.n::;d tBflfr}:Jegdy JOf fF-P91}ljfa}ol fYP"1~~j ~-;Ss}i? l~l[jorSbbA . ~ '"!:'l '0 Dl'-: oj ji L09h. anr. .'1.':1dmvrl Jni ~ jt <JvJ'~ .1:'.13] t .:?dj nj AYES: Councdmen Balser, C~:p'ltoJus~J;j Jl~CI;O"b11" !e~\PJllod Phillips .. - ,. .NOES:. ~ None"1 '.,. j . ., , j' 0 lie .1,'.1~1., '.'''...} 3.l.iJu.l. ...O":LflO;::. OJ 93..1. ru V!... 'Jnj 0- ...,~ Jo ':'900 ,L '1 (AI!R~JNTdi'u N.RneJ9!)":{jC 5:r11:JU:t Bn:l "Jqs~:lr~ GIuoJ!z "{,J i:> ~Hjl' . ~ -rq-.,...... ')j'sjU! 10 I1o.r:!:ron b:)d'~UfqU ;h'dJ nobl1.Go(jr, t..one ,J99."Ij2, rr'I9-'dA 048 Councilman Reibol urt e~, move .tllat Resolut10n No,. 3 be ,t' .pLJ ,otJ '~.H~"li C 'tOl "':-1001.8 adopted. Mot~on, s~conded' y Councilman Jacobi ana carried on \:0 e:J.""uUL ~jlt'; JqEl~x.G _IJr..r;J 'JIlJ rCJ.fbJid agIIJDJ J:1f(1 1 in ~vom9.H .c ..:r! 1,)H't.;r~-J~ C~~~}'r:)'i':.,otc:1i"'~~jlJ~}}o~~~: SVGfli3)f . \"1 bnf, dl t ,- ajor ;:~~iJlfj-.Ju 1:01 2jlJ~.fj']!)8.r:,9 9C!1:i ~;r,8""f V"IG2Z~~'7JI] jfE ~hlV(,lq c: _ _' AYES: Councilmen Balser Camp.house Jacooi Reibold Phillips Wd..U"J'J.JUG 9fJ.J (UD~7L1L:p!Jl Z:.1i7.:;)mSVt,lGlIL( jJ:.JB"l32 .tile, Ih'~J2nlJ .\ NOES: None ' . ABSENT' N . ""or-ncb:!" ~):)f;[r!"l.no r~JL.:;.l'fibdu;'.!oI]-)1Jj ',:c.f b9:rlllp9':.: Bjj20qsb bnc ~991 IJn 'U:,q .8 REiOLUTION -) '-T~l~<~\ 2; i.(:tQ~~;(eV :ple'.Peri'i~d mOci'ijsd~is"ed,j'{ild>nt'e'kdW[If,?r'ti de of No, 3049 ,R:s~[i'~Jt'1Jo~I(JNci:~ !31b4c::ll;'l"erie{'il~d)? f'lA- REsdtUTlbN~ OF'fful<'CITY, COUNCIL INDEX:r:D .1 JOFlUTHE"C'i:ti"'oF)jdc"NItA okoplfI ~G')~BuDGET'r~.8APpi6vfNG! Ft' 'ST SUPPLEMENTAL I ~ l, ~ . gCMEMoR:ANDuM' uOF ti\dREEMENr (POR' lE~PENDiTuRi OF rh')MfDtAX jALLd~ATION FOR , .... r;r/ 1 iM~~P/R J.G}tJY r,~.t~E1t;.S ~~111G J "} '":~( j gi1 i 'i\,;. ~: L) rp r;rlm.~ \ :)nlJo~ SId}' ,'!:J' ' 'j: :co~~c :i.jruiiJ~':J~~iJb~B~5vgd"tli'ati ~~t1iJi.'r~~g~rt ')n6"f1hiHiJr1r It,llJ)J) of C.. .-.- :1 jR~~'~lJ~"(~ri;Ng.t')3a491)~)jW:cir~~~f,:~ ;M6t1{gJ~";e)6'ohdWd' tSyfd8u[(c~ilman I!" .'lo"l'-)lq PGfflJId"nuo.) )/(JdD:JD{;.('.....l')l'? :'('I'li("',- (,r!~f.'111):r')lIc..J -)/;.1 10 Ba ser an carrre on ro ca vote as 0 ows: ,,\I.:u01J1.Jm.;QU ,).~~ l1L) J', AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camehouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips eft,. NO'E"S',.W'NluD'JEU1IO.::>9J: t:..U{. .0/1 flOtjl'Joa!J,~ l'n~<::i'1IrrIJ10J cd!."m~l{l 'J ~ one . .", r j L' '_'4, OJ -:) 'JU~I'1f;V gaos 1: 'j'('Ji rc,f.:J1^ ,r1 -r.c.i 0 J~9uPgl er'j , rl ABSENT: , None " ' I 'I . : I . . J. .11..>.JG' J.....! .\I\\,j ~;} 2i~[JJ ,:)I,>1.J ~BJJ~11JJ.':..> :J'Y!T J :1e J'C...J:'lVlj~ 3VlOS 3::J,.jJ\1:lA V ("",b:rA) ;,., ,J ,", J.,' Councilman. Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3049 be 0:'" ~d~ "tled~r~IMotig~cJ~~gorid~ld :}jd d6'Jti:~{ilni~)rt c~~4 :'h6\rseJ ~itrid';'8Jrried . Jr', i'l,.Pl'Lll'll'~!)J JX;~n ~PJll:1Oj .GC.~':''!~~H .:'fl.J iJO b:'Jr-,~ q !'1:!jS[Tl .9[U ro ca vo te as to ows : r, . '"' ... . ,~,( t' l (~ f:)d{'~:,J :142 '10 on i' ~ J ':"' ~. TRACT No. 21341 (Final) j3,?il , AYES: Councilmen Balser Camphouse. Jacobi Reibold Phillips 13~ If hn'..JJl~JIJEl.l".J.r.'. pur 0'1 11U1 JUIC~.'~. rJl)r;:-i::~I~Oj"('):J ~n...rJ!Tnl'i NOES:, NoneJ b . J '. ~ABS'iNT: '({);N~ne IIn ~);~lijG no '(11!lqn"'IfJ t1tf',j1:}') r.r G 9nQ.s 10 bn.s 9BluoJ) (2!Junf)vA YO.H0J bo. ("'r<r .'.:'d,''':.-Iql1'J.GJ ns~l.i.')ffuc':) . '}(I.f,)f;<)ff ::J: ~C:lfq r. r>fJi.:\jPr\::)-, tS~} ,hfll ::-lrjT L01"SPLITS;7.' .Recommendation lof the Director of .Public Works r that the following .'~ '.:1.1/ -~Jjl:l>\J~G .l'tl .J..:J~ !;.1(.JJO~"J;"-l:lj ~'!I fh"r J~l""UIj :r~. 'J.J<') .,n) Jf,rjj No, 212 ~7'.~ lot splits be,g1ven E1R.~ ap.p.roval as all condit10nsg1mposed have been No:82'lj'it\/-?~)J~~et':i.'n~~l[ ~TJ~1 ~r"".~r.r..'!I~"Of,1 "Id ,~nbJ ""l> J'l.'J vu:' J,o \) No. 214<-1 J/;,:rr. l..o '....':;l'J"IiE.) jDC )~QO.i.:J)i I1sm .r';f>UO::) '{~J l):J rIO:):;,8 ,lTOlJc,m bl11i~ (FiI}a~~1 b tJ.ft.l'}~h;\~/l~~j =.t~~~rjC'?JfjG?}?~r;~~J_J.259\1 ~~ h ]~:~,c'3~?' iA~~~~n9 .>r1uonnA . ~VI ._ No, 213 -"Donald A. Strawn, 11331S, First Ave. . I . ~ {) ,,'.) (jO,,,EfS..:..... =.I'l, (0) 'lr"J'lJLI) .~ ...1/ ~:-lJ~' in '1.j'lrj Dnn l;3l1 )lH 2jJ'i I'it;:!O .-, .] N~f1l1~1r~'} ~~~~LRic~ccf1S~ ~~0~gu~'f~n~J}bq~~s2~~~;~m ;:j.l jr, . ~ _ M~ti~~:tb~"ag~Jgir~n ~Rirl55idJ f;r~t~l~okd'e'djby 'dJail~irmNg:lcJ~phouse an~ ~ carried unanimously that the recommendations of theDniiJctor of ~ Pub,l~\" It':lf~~,~P,~ ~f.qep,~,~d)';~1..,:,~~t q~?:~ SP,W~I1~~'" ,~~~ -;.,,1lma c. j ~!l Boodrich, 2501 S. Second Avenue, No. 213 - .Donald A. Strawn, i .. 1133 S. First Avenue, and No. 214 _ Joh';'Ri6~~rdg:IGl()26qBurne11l~ ;r" ,lfl o k Lb' f' 1 1 OO:r.l'-'JOB 1 a s lJ~ntJ"01~.'~~veno.... ~~~Llr.fPpr~~~ ~)~ ~,~ :.::1: .(": '::J1l:-<{' ~-""i....... .I~.Jr.\'; f:$~ :If-)n Cr ,OJ .):.,\-(1 "".' , . ".~-" ") 'l""C' Recommendation of the City Engineer that approval -be given final map ~~t,2T~~q~r. N~~l.. 21~/fl, ,~Qfr~t.eq I~~ Wi~n~~ ~?~ ~. ~~~~fY'~~'l?anta Anita Avenue, cons1st1ng of 14' lots, as all cond1t10ns 1mpOSea have been .' .'. 'Jr[/~ 'Jr, , I,' 'J'~I:" - "', ... 1 J' -~. .fl' met. . . .. (.!l'C'" )11 -1CJLQ i,,~. :," ,...:' "., '--'..:,';:.,r1' '.: I' , J I ~.' f a mlOS I '~.. " ~ r ",."(" ,> .~ r: I Motion made by Councilman Jacobi, seconded by Councilman Reibold ,,~'Jd, ~a"ned, '5n~!\~mRu~ ~y" ~~a~);~n~~. map. ~ppr~yal, ~'T ,g~X~?; Trac t No. 21341, ana tnat tne C1ty Clerk be and she is hereby'authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the corporate seal of the City of Arcadia thereon. ~ _ r.l , " 5. 8-19- 58 4:355 TRACT No. 21741 TRACT No. 24548 (Tentative) N?3 ZONE VARIANCE (Archer) +'O.'j ZONE D (Louise and LeRoy Avenues) -1.//7 'NEW OFFICERS INDEXED 1l..eJ,,~..~l BID RESULTS (Cas t Iron Water Pipe) 1 L/ / t. Mayor Phillips announced that approval of the final map of Tract No. 21741 would be held over to the Council meeting of September 2, 1958. Located on Loganrita Avenue north of Altern Street, consisting of 22 lots. Planning Commission recommendation for approval, subject to following specified conditions: 1. Eliminate the 12 foot strip of future street south of Altern Street from the tract. 2. Add the area north of Altern Street and east of Loganrita Avenue to the tract, give it a lot number, and deed it to the owner of Lot 5, Tract No. 13439. 3. Deed lot 24 to the City in fee to control future extension. 4. The City should accept the future street at the end of I Altern Street, and abandon the unused portion of future street along lot 5, Tract No. 13439. 5. Remove all buildings within the tract except the houses on lots 7, 16 and 17. Remove all buildings across the tract line. 6. Provide all necessary rear line easements for utilities. 7. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 8. Pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance. 9. Remove concrete slab from lot directly west of proposed lot No.6 so that a required 3 foot rear yard will be provided. 10. Remove guest house from lot 16 prior to building on it. 11. Straighten rear line of lot 6 by taking out 6 foot jog. The Councilmen questioning the clarity of item 9 of the imposed conditions, Councilman Balser moved that the matter be referred back to staff and the Planning Commission for clarification of the removal of the concrete slab. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 303 recommending the granting of the request of Farley Archer for a zone variance to permit the con- struction of three additional dwellings at 1070-1080 South 10th Ave. Inasmuch as time for appeal has not elapsed, Mayor Phillips ordered the matter placed on the agenda for the next regular council meeting of September 2, 1958. Planning Commission Resolution No. 304 recommending the establishment of Zone D on certain property on Louise and LeRoy Avenues. This matter requiring a public hearing, Councilman Camphouse moved that the date for public hearing thereon be set for September 2, 1958 at 8:00 P.M, and that the City Clerk give the required notice thereof. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Announcement that Harold A. Acker had been elected Chairman and H. T. Michler had been elected Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission at its meeting held on August 12, 1958. Mayor Phillips, on behalf of the Council, wished them success, and ordered the announcement filed. I The following bids were received for the purchase of cast iron water pipe and fittings: United States Pipe and Foundry Co. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. $10,873.40 10,905.88 Recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent that the contract for the purchase of the pipe and fittings be awarded to the low bidder, United States Pipe and Foundry Co. in the amount of $10,873.40. Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council accept the 6, 8-19-58 (Bid '"7 -lIt: Results Cast Iron Water Pipe Continued) I CALL FOR BIDS (Installation of Cast Iron Water Main) '10:; LEASE (Peck Road) 7 ,/;; (.. I LEASES 4356 recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and that the contract for the purchase of pipe and fittings be awarded to the United States Pipe and Foundry Co" in the amount of $10,873.40, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with said company for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified, in the form approved by the City Attorney. Said motion seconded by Council- man Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation of cast iron water main in Baldwin Avenue from Duarte Road to Palm Avenue in conformance to specifications as submitted; the expenditure for such purpose being provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3. Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent; that the plans and specifications for the installation of cast iron water main in Baldwin Avenue from Duarte Road to Palm Avenue be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the installation of cast iron water main in Baldwin Avenue from Duarte Road to Palm Avenue in conformance to said specifications, expenditure for same being provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3; said bids to be opened September 2, 1958 at 11:00 A.M. and acted upon by the Council at the regular meeting of that same date. Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried unanimously. Recommendation of Director of Public Works that the City Council authorize the execution of a lease between the City and Raymond Bahn of 8602 East Garibaldi, San Gabriel, California, for land adjacent to the stone yard on Peck Road for the purpose of cutting, splitting and storage of wood, at a rental of $50.00 per month; said lease to be effective upon date of execution and ending on the 31st day of December, 1959. Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and direct the City Attorney to prepare a lease between the City and Raymond Bahn, to be effective upon date of execution and ending on the 31st day of December, 1959, at a monthly rental of $50.00, for the purpose of conducting thereon the cutting, spliting, storage and sale of firewood, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such lease. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it Was carried unanimously. The City Attorney commented that in connection with the Raymond Bahn lease, there are two other leases on the Peck Road property that will' have to be modified because the legal description of the properties leased do not conform to the boundaries created by the Bahn lease. It was pointed out that due to the changing operations of Century Rock it would frequently require the adjusting of the boundaries of the properties leased in the Peck Road section. The City Engineez recommended the adjustment of the legal description "!..!-~-I of_the ,'J. L. Farnu;"lease to conform to the new legal description ~,~---and since the property is reduced in size the monthly rental should be reduced from $75.00 to $65.00 per month; also, the lease of 115" .:l(Joe L. Bentz should have the legal description modified at no . -r:~i~rea5e or decrease in rental or other terms and conditions. 12P . Councilman Reibold moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized 7. 8-19-58 435'(' COMPLETION OF WORK PACIFIC ELECTRIC R/W INDEXED r: 0....- '. ~ b "i...l GROUP INSURANCE (City li:mployees) INDEXED f.,M.,!:f.......r REFUND (Business Application) , ~ j if; ~ to execute said lease modifications, to reduce the rentals and revise the legal descriptions of the properties under lease, as recommended by the City Engineer, in the form approved by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse which was unanimously carried. Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council accept the work as completed under contract to the follow- ing and authorize final payment to be made thirty five days after acceptance, and that the bonds filed by these companies be released: 13~3 Warren Southwest Company Unit No.2, Project No. 38 First Portion of the improvement of Huntington Drive from Holly Avenue to Golden West Ave. Under the State Gas Tax program for 1958. I -.,:.~ I., Warren Southwest Company Resurfacing of various City streets under the State Gas Tax program for 1958. 11l5oL Richard Meyers Company Repainting the original City Hall building. Motion made by Councilman Camp house that the Council accept the recommendations of the Director of Public Works and approve the work under contract to the above specified firms for the above specified work, and authorize payment of the total amounts due, and that all bonds be released after the expiration of 35 days from date of acceptance. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that the Pacific Electric Company had made inquiry.by letter as to whether or not the City would be interested in discussion and arrangements for appraisals of their holdings in their abandoned line from Santa Anita Wash easterly to Fifth Avenue; that they had received applications to purchase said right of way, but they would first like to know whether or not the City would be interested in acquiring same for street purposes. Mayor Phillips instructed the administrative staff to explore the matter further with the Pacific Electric Railway Company and report back to Council the requirements for the acquisition of said property. The City Manager announced that reports had been received from the Personnel Board and the Employees Association regarding their consideration of group health insurance proposals for City employees, and their recommendations in regard thereto. I It was the consensus of the Council that the importance of the matter warranted their further study. Whereupon Mayor Phillips thanked the Personnel Board and the Assistant City Attorney for their excellent work in securing and compiling the various proposals, and ordered the matter held over to enable the City Manager to arrange for a meeting of the Council, Personnel Board and the Staff on August 26, 1958. Request for authorization to refund the sum of $16.50, being the unused portion of the investigation fee deposited by George L. Howe, 817 Avington, \~est Covina, in connection with his application for a business permit. 8. 8-19- 58 :;~71o I COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION INbEXED 4358 Councilman Balser moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the sum of $16.50 to George L. Howe, 817 Avington, West Covina, being the unused portion of the investigation fee deposited in connection with his application for a business permit. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The Los Angeles County Boundary Commission, in accordance with Section No. 35002 of the Government Code, has notified the City of the intention of the City of San Gabriel to annex certain uninhabited territory known as Annexation No. 1958-2, the City of El Monte known as Annexations No's 163 and 164, the City of Baldwin Park known as Annexation No.5. The area property to be annexed is as follows: No. 1958-2 San Gabrie 1 Area lying south of Valley Blvd. between Charlotte Ave. and Walnut Grove; all approximately 1/2 mile west of Rosemead Blvd. No. 163 El Monte Large area east of Peck Road, south of Valley Blvd. and north of Garvey Ave., being on the south boundary of El Monte. No. 164 El Monte South of Lambert Ave. and west of Peck Road. No. 5 Baldwin Park Area lying south of E. Francisquito Avenue and east of North Puente. These annexations having no effect upon the City of Arcadia, Mayor Phillips ordered the notices filed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION AUCTION (Foo thi 11 Jewish Community Center) INDE7..ED I Mr. Mark Schaefer addressed the Council, stating that on August 5, 1958 Council had granted the Foothill Jewish Community Center permission to hold an auction and bazaar on their property at Foothill Boulevard and Second Avenue on September 7, 1958, but that due to unavoidable circumstances they would not be ready at that time and desired the Council to grant them permission to postpone said auction and bazaar to the evening of Saturday, October 18 and on Sunday, October 19, 1958. Councilman Balser moved that the Council approve the request of the Foothill Jewish Community Center to postpone the date of their auction and bazaar from September 7, 1958 and grant them permission to hold same from 7:0p P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Saturday, October 18, 1958 and from approximately 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 19, 1958, pursuant to their letter of application dated July 26, 1958, and upon all other conditions of the Council's approval given on August 5th, 1958, and that the provisions of Ordinance No. 823, applicable to charitable groups, be waived. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. , MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS WATER STORAGE FACILITIES (Camden- Wilshire Co.) ItIDEXED 1J 9'.. 0 I. Recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent that the City Council accept the completion of the construction of water storage facilities and the piping, pumps, valves and other appurtenances related thereto, by the Camden-Wilshire Company 9. 8-19- 58 4359 PURCHASE OF PRINTING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT INDEXED f,tH pursuant to the prov~s~ons of an agreement entered into by the City and said Company on December 27, 1956; that in conformance to the terms of said agreement the City accept the bill of sale tendered by said Company, which transfers the water storage facilities and appurtenances to the City, and concurrently pay to said Company the sum of $25,500.00, and that such payment be approved from funds appropriated for Major Projects in the Water Fund Account No. 170-64. Motion made by Councilman Camphouse that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent and accept the bill of sale tendered to the City by the Camden- I Wilshire Company for the completion of and transfer to the City of the water storage facilities and piping, pumps, valves and other appurtenances related thereto, pursuant to an agreement entered into by the City of Arcadia and the Camden-Wilshire Company on December 27, 1956; authorize payment of $25,500.00 to said Camden-Wilshire Company in accordance with said contract, and that said payment be made from the Water Fund Account No. 170-64. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager reported that in accordance with prior Councilmanic approval the City has acquired an offset printing duplicator and has approximately 45 days to 'appraise its operation and analyze future potentialities of such equipment, and that in this respect there are also some related items recommended to be purchased. That in addition it would be beneficial to the City to acquire a camera specifically designed for photo offset work, such equipment to be placed in the Police Department laboratory and operated by police technicians; that in conjunction with this camera it will be necessary to purchase a stripping table for the final preparation of negatives; also the purchase of a paper drill, paper cutter and an exposure frame; and an electric typewriter with a special type for the City's codification. That such items are priced as follows: 1 Photo Offset Vertical Camera 1 Stripping Table 1 Paper Cutter 1 Paper Dri 11 1 Exposure Frame Rack 1 Electric Typewriter $1,245.00 90.00 650.00 134. 00 249.00 655.00 $3,023.00 120.92 $3,143.92 I 4% Sales Tax He added that an evaluation has been made on an economics basis, exclusive of any intangible benefits arising from the convenience of having such equipment on hand, and cited as an example that the City will have two printing jobs in the near future, one at an estimated cost of approximately $2500 to $3000 and another at $350.00 if they are job-printed, and that since the overhead costs are already existent and will not be increased by utilization of the equip~nt and that the quality of the work made possible through this equipment will be very high and of credit to the City, that he recommended the amount of $3,l43.92 be approved for expenditure from Council's Contingency Account No. 109-19 B for the acquisition of the above listed items. 10. 8-19-58 I APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS INDEXED f1:0r:t1 4:360 Councilman Balser stated that in his op~n~on this is a good investment and of benefit to the City and moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the expenditure of $3,143.92 from Council's Contingency Account No. 109-19 B for the acquisition of the items listed above. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that he has appointed Mr. Charles E. Lortz, 217 W. Grand Avenue, Alhambra, California, to the position of Director of Public Works of the City of Arcadia. He tendered the following brief professional history of Mr. Lortz, a graduate of the University of Southern California, with a degree in engineering: Assistant to City Engineer of El Segundo - June 1947 to January, 1949. City Engineer and Water Superintendent, El Segundo, January, 1949 to May, 1950. Assistant City Engineer of Alhambra - May 1950 to February, 1954. City Engineer and Street Superintendent, Alhambra - February 1954 to present. That Mr. Lortz will report for duty on September 15, 1958, at a salary of $1,000.00 per month. The City Manager advised that the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission to again install banners and posters within INDEXED the city to advertise and promote Arcadia's 2nd Annual Arcadia R',f~.~:~t. Days, September 21-27; that the banners would be in the same ~ ten locations as in 1957; that Foley Advertising Company would install them September 15 and remove them by September 29, 1958; that the posters will be of the same size as last year, installed only on light standards and approximately 200 less in number; that the posters will be installed and removed on the same dates as the banners. ARCADIA DAYS I Councilman Reibo1d moved that the City Council approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce to install banners and posters as stated above at the same locations and upon the same conditions specified in the Council's approval of the previous year. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried with an Aye vote of all the Councilmen with the exception of Councilman Camphouse, who obstained. Mr. Donald G. Ehr, President of West Arcadia Business Association, addressed the Council, stating that this Association is trying to develop the first four days of "Arcadia Days" as community days and the last three as retail sales days; that they would like to see a City Open House Program develop during that period and to become an important community event each year. Mayor Phillips stated that the City will be glad to support any event in the City that has wide public interest and that the details can be worked out with the City Manager and the Staff. PROPOSED The City Attorney reported that a copy of a resolution had been COUNTY received from the City of Torrance urging the Board of Supervisors CHARTER to refer the proposed County Charter changes to the electorate CHANGES for the November ballot. He added that he thought there was in- 1INDEx,ED{{ sufficient time for the Board to have same appear on the November H~ J: ~'ba11ot, and suggested that such a communication be directed to , the Board after complete study of the matter but without specifying any particular date. It was pointed out that the 11. 8-19-58 436:1 CITY TAX RATE Jl'>~ ORDINANCE No. 837 INDEXED . SHERIFF BISCAILUZ No., r AUD ITOR ' S REPORT (0Se Board of Supervisors had recently placed some charter amendments on the November ballot. No action taken. The City Attorney commented that as yet the Los Angeles County Auditor had not transmitted the assessed valuation figures of the City of Arcadia but that he had been advised by the City Clerk that they will be available by August 25th and that it will be advisable for the Council to adjourn to some night of the week of August 25th for the purpose of adopting an ordinance fixing the amount of money to be raised for taxation and a resolution or ordinance fixing the tax rate. Councilman Balser commented that he had received a letter regarding Ordinance No. 837 passed in 1951 wherein the writer of the letter felt that said ordinance was discriminatory, and proceeded to read the following part of said ordinance: I "SECTION 8(c): It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any animal, or animals, other than household pets, rabbits, poultry and domestic fowls, within 100 feet of any residence or dwelling house in use or occupied by any human being, other than the residence or dwelling house of the person keeping or maintaining such animal or animals, 'or within 75 feet of any public street or sidewalk in said City, provided however, that the construction or occupancy of a new dwelling within 100 feet of a permanent structure exclusive of fences and corrals in which a horse has been continuously or customarily kept for a period of six (6) months prior to the construction or occupancy of such dwelling shall not require the removal of such permanent structure nor prevent the continued maintenance of a horse or horses therein, provided that such permanent structure shall have been constructed with reference to lot lines in accordance with the laws of the City of Arcadia applicable at the time of such construction." He added that he was inclined to agree with the writer in that he did not think the intent of the ordinance was to prohibit people from keeping horses 75 feet from the street on a corner lot and suggested that the ordinance be amended to cover that feature. The City Attorney stated that there is no ambiguity in the ordinance as written but that the ordinance could be amended to provide that where the lot does face a side street, the prohibition would not apply to the side street, in which event the Council might want to require that a block wall fence be erected along the side street. Councilman Reibold thought this was something that should be kept in mind and discussed further and Councilman Balser suggested it be taken up at the next meeting. I Mayor Phillips requested the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of appreciation to Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz to be presented to him at the testimonial banquet to be given in his honor by the Los Angeles Press Club on October 22, 1958. Mayor Phillips reported that the Auditing Committee, composed of Councilman Camphouse and himself, had met with Lybrand, Ross Bros., and Montgomery, the City's external auditors. Discussions were held on the form and format of the audit report. He stated that in the past the City has had a controller's report, which had been a separate and complete document of the Controller; 12. 8-19-58 (Auditor's Report Continued) I CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (Phillips) INDEXED !. r I ADJOURNMENT 4362 that previous auditing firms have repeated about half of the schedules in the Controller's report, i.e. the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, if any, the expenditure statement for the City, etc.; that it is the recommendation of this auditing firm that the City proceed with the usual and customary practice of the Controller's fiscal report; that this will save the writing and duplicating of the balance sheet and a number of the statements that will be identical in this report; then incorporate their comments, if any, in a communication directed to the Council. Mayor Phillips further stated that Councilman Camphouse and he feel that this is a good practice and one that is used by practically every concern. He then moved that the City Manager work with the Controller and the auditors in implementing this form of submission of the pro forma type of auditor's report, and that their communication be directed to the Council. Councilman Reibold asked the City Attorney if this is permissible under the City Charter, Section 1115 (Independent Audit). The City Attorney advised that the audit must be independent; that their proposal envisages only the placing into the audit report such pages of the controller's audit as are useable and approved by them; that this would not run contrary to the Charter if the Controller would make the report and the independent auditor would insert fifteen or twenty pages thereof in their report. The figures to which they would certify would be arrived at by them independently, even though the mechanical reproduction of certain printed pages may have been made by the City Staff. Mayor Phillips added that in his opinion an audit is not a report per se; that an audit is the physical test checking of the year's business and the reporting of the certification that the figures are correct or substantially correct, with the minimum of errors, etc. Councilman Reibold then seconded the motion made by Mayor Phillips and it was unanimously carried. Request of Mayor Phillips to attend th~ American Municipal Congress for Mayors, Miami, Florida September 10 to l3, 1958 inclusive; tn~c funds for expenses have been provided in the current budget. Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse that Mayor Phillips be authorized to attend the American Municipal Congress for Mayors in Miami, Florida, September 10 to 13, 1958 inclusive, at a total cost not to exceed the funds budgeted for that purpose, expenditures to be substantiated by an itemized expense account upon his return. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold NOES: None OBSTAINED: Mayor Phillips ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, August 26, 1958 at 7:00 P.M. ATTES1\: ~t<J ~.{-,<),L City Clerk et/(;;;J{J ~~ ay r ~~~ 13. 8-19-58