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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 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.
November 5, 1958.
The Invocation was offered by Rev. Henry Lewis Ewan, Pastor of the
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration.
Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
None
Counc i Iman
meeting of
Counc i lman
Reibold moved that the minutes of the regular Council
October 7, 1958, as submitted in writing be approved.
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM PENDING AGENDA
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Mayor Phillips stated that the following items on the pending agenda
would be taken up prior to the regular agenda:
The rezoning of Duarte Road in the vicinity of Holly Avenue and
LaCadena Avenue: Mayor Phillips stated that at the last Council
meeting the City Manager Pro Tempore had been requested to restudy
the zoning for the proposed extension of Arcadia Avenue.
The City Manager Pro Tempore then exhibited a map showing the
proposed alignment of Arcadia Avenue between Holly and Baldwin
Avenues and commented that an attempt had been made in the proposed
opening to miss as many existing improvements as are consistent with
good development. He added that the matter necessitates further study
and analysis before final decision can be made. Councilman Balser
suggested that it would be helpful to give the owners of the property
a cost analysis also. Mayor Phillips stated that the matter would
be left with the City Manager Pro Tempore for further study and a
report to the Council. He added that a communication had been
received from Mr. LeRoy Anderson, a protestant to the original plan;
that the City Manager Pro Tempore might discuss with him whatever
changes are contemplated on the south side of Duarte Road.
Combining OASDI with SERS: Mayor Phillips ordered this to remain
on the pending agenda.
Resolution No. 3071 (Seimer property): This resolution was
presented at the last Council meeting and after considerable
discussion was left with the City Attorney for further study.
The City Attorney reported that discussion had been held with the
applicants, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Seimer regarding a selling figure
they would be willing to accept to dispose of the 30 feet required
for a street through that particular area; that the figure suggested
by them presents at least a psychological barrier, if not a
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practical one, if approved by the Council, to any development in
the area in the immediate future; that it is likewise possible to
end up with a situation wherein a contribution to the opening of
Camino Grove Avenue at a future date might become difficult of
enforcement, if not impossible. He pointed out for the Council's
consideration the fact that the request in this case is for the same
relief that was granted by this same Council in the form of a
modification under an application filed originally with the
Modification Committee prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 990;
that after its actual adoption the Council took final action to deny
the request as presented, which was for two houses at the front
building line, but that at the following Council meeting permission
was granted for a modification to permit one house at the front I
building line, the existing dwelling being in the rear of the area
required for the provision of 7500 square feet of building area for
a house at the front building line. That the present application
asks for one house at the building line, which would conform to other
houses at the front building line in the area and with adequate area
for that building site in line with the usual development of residential
property at or near the front building line.
Councilman'Reibold stated that he had studied the matter carefully,
and had, together with several members of the Council and Planning
Commission, visited the property and that he felt the best way to
handle this matter is to grant the variance for the additional house
without any riders as to what is going to occur in the rear of the
property; that this can be handled at such time as a subdivision or
lot split develops. That in his opinion it wguld be well to go back
to the original Resolution No. 307l and simply delete the lines
pertaining to the rear of the property.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 3071, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL DWELLING AT 1208 SOUTH SIXTH AVE."
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3071 be waived. 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
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3071 as presented
be amended by amending Section 5 thereof ~v deleting everything after
the word "dwelling" on line 5 of Section 5. Councilman Jacobi seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3071 be adopted
as thus amended. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney added that the inference necessarily to be derived
from the Council's action in that respect is that if, as and when any
division of the subject property is made, the Seimers shall be
required to comply with the same conditions as have been imposed
upon all the lot splits in the same area. And to Councilman Reibold's
statement to the effect that said resolution simply grants the Seimers
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the right to build one additional house on the front of their property
without any restrictions as to what mayor may not occur in the rear,
the City Attorney answered that he was correct; that the Council was
already on record as stating that there shall be no further lot splits
in that area except upon compliance with the standard conditions that ,
have already been imposed on the others.
Mayor Phillips announced that the hour of 8:00 P.M. having arrived,
this is the time and place for hearing protests or objections
against the improvement of Fourth Avenue in the City of Arcadia,
as described in Resolution of Intention No. 3061.
He then inquired of the City Clerk as to whether she had the
following affidavits relative to this hearing, to wit: Affidavit
of Publication, Affidavit of Posting and Affidavit of Mailing,
to which she replied that she had such affidavits.
Councilman Camphouse moved that said affidavits be received and
filed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously.
Mayor Phillips then inquired of the City Clerk as
had received any written protests or objections.
stated that no protests had been received.
to whether she
The City Clerk
Mayor Phillips inquired, there being no written protests, if
anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf thereof.
Mr. Jack W. Wickan, 1612 South Fourth Avenue, addressed the Council,
stating that he was not protesting, but only desired information
as to how soon the contemplated work on said Fourth Avenue would
commence. He was advised that the work would commence as soon as
a call for bids was issued and a contract awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder.
There being no one else desiring to speak, Councilman Balser
moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Camphouse seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously. '
The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3077, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON FOURTH AVENUE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3061."
Councilman Camphouse moved that
Resolution No. 3077 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
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3077 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORDINANCE
No. 1037
(Introduced)
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ORDINANCE
No. 1035
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. 1037, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HUNTINGTON
DRIVE, WEST OF FOURTH AVENUE, AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE
R-3.11
He added that this ordinance is drawn in accordance with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission made after their hearing
and in accordance with Council's determinations made at the
conclusion of its hearing on the matter; that this property is on
the south side of Huntington Drive, west of Fourth Avenue and has
access to a public street only through R-3 property which can be
used as access only for purposes allowed in the R-3 zone and the
request was made that the entire parcel be placed in the same zone,
and such is the effect of said ordinance.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1037 be waived. Councilman Reibold seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1037 be
introduced. 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 for the second time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. l035, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 257 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING SECTION l-Q THERETO."
The City Attorney added that the effect of this ordinance is to
change from 50 feet to 35 feet the existing setback on portions of
Huntington Boulevard from a point 230.79 feet westerly of Baldwin
Avenue to the westerly city limits, in accordance with the
Council's determinations made after a public hearing duly instituted
for that purpose.
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1035 be waived. Councilman Jacobi seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Reibold further moved that Ordinance No. 1035 be 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
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NO. 1036
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No. 3075
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, discussed and read
the title of Ordinance No. 1036, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE REAR OF 728 WEST HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD
IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE SAME IN ZONE R-3."
The City Attorney explained that this ordinance refers to the
property presently zoned CO and D when it was part of an entire
parcel facing Huntington Boulevard; that this particular portion
now being reclassified as the result of hearings before the Planning
Commission and the Council becomes R-3 to conform with the rest of
the subdivision of which it has now become a part.
Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1036 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No. 1036 be
introduced. 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. 3075 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET
AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS SANTA ANITA TERRACE."
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of Resolution No. 3075
be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3075 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
Planning Commission Resolution No. 313 recommending granting zone
variance to Fred Kovanen to permit the installation and use of
mechanical equipment at 1414 South Baldwin Avenue in an existing
hand auto laundry at said address.
The City Attorney advised that this matter was continued from
the previous Council meeting inasmuch as the appeal time had not
expired; that there were no protests.
Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and grant the zone variance to Fred
Kovanen to permit the installation and use of mechanical equipment
in an existing hand operated auto laundry located at 1414 South
Baldwin Avenue in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning
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LOT SPLIT
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Commission. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
ROBERT B. SHEAHAN, 1200 South Santa Anita Avenue and FRANK GUSTAFSON,
owner of property at the rear of 1212 South Santa Anita Avenue, to
split their two lots into four parcels.
Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the
following specified conditions:
1. Submit final map by a Registered Engineer or Land Surveyor.
2. Pay recreation fee - 2 lots @ $25.00 each - $50.00.
3. Pay water service charge for 2 parcels - 2 parcels @ $30.00
each - $60.00. (Water service for 3 parcels on Louise
Avenue have been installed, but only one has been paid.)
4. City should release covenant filed in 1957 by Mr. Gustafson.
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Councilman Reibold commented that since the requested lot splits
are contiguous to Tract No. 21228 (next item on the agenda) for
which approval is requested, subject to specified conditions, one
of the conditions being payment for street lighting, in his opinion
it would be good planning to also provide for street lighting on
said lot splits.
A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the
Councilmen that this was a good suggestion, and Councilman
Balser suggested that Councilman Reibold mention to the Planning
Commission that they make participation in street lighting a
condition of approval where such lot splits are contiguous to
subdi vis ions.
To Councilman Camphouse's query as to the approximate cost of such
lighting to the lot split applicants, the Director of Public Works
stated that taking the balance of the street into consideration,
the amount would be approximately $23.00 per parcel.
Councilman Reibold then moved that the Council accept the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and that tentative approval
be given Lot Split No. 218 subject to compliance with the above
specified conditions and upon the further condition that each
parcel facing Louise Avenue deposit with the City, prior to final
approval, its pro-rated estimated cost for the completion of the
ornamental lighting system on Louise Avenue, fixed by the Council
in the amount of $25.00 per light, and that any unused portion of
said deposit be refunded to the payor upon completion of the
installation. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the final map of
Tract No. 21228, located on Louise Avenue and LeRoy Avenue, south
of Christina Street, consisting of 11 lots, subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
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l. Provide rear line easements for utilities.
2. Pay the necessary fees and deposits required by the
subdivision ordinance, as follows:
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@ 5.00
@ 35.00
@ 25.00
$300.00
150.00
275.00
25.00
steel street lights
street trees
lots recreation fee
street name sign
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Motion was made by Councilman Jacobi that the Council accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and give final
map approval to Tract No. 21228, subject to the conditions
outlined above. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it
was carried unanimously.
The City Manager Pro Tempore stated that at the October 21, 1958 .
Council meeting he had been requested to investigate the possibility
of paying the sum of $l326.08 to the County of Los Angeles, (said
sum being the City's share of the cost of constructing traffic
signal installation at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and
Live Oak Avenue) from the Traffic Safety Fund; that investigation
shows no available unencumbered funds remaining in said Traffic
Safety Fund; and that it is his recommendation that Council
appropriate said .sum from the Council Contingency Account and
authorize payment to said Los Angeles County.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and authorize payment from Council
Contingency Account of $1326.08 to the County of Los Angeles, cover-
ing the City's share of the construction cost for the traffic signal
installation at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Live Oak
Avenue. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
Recommendation of the Recreation Commission that the new mountain
recreational area north of Highland Oaks Drive and east of the Santa
Anita Wash be named"WILDERNESS PARK."
Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Recreation Commission and designate the recreation area located
north of Highland Oaks Drive and east of the Santa Anita Wash as
"WILDERNESS PARK." Said motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously.
Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore that R. S. Seares,
Chief of Police, be authorized to attend the Executive Committee
of the California Peace Officers Association in San Francisco
on Thursday, December 4, 1958 and in Oakland on December 5, 1958,
for the Law and Legislative Committee of said association; that
funds are available in the Budget under Account No. l20-10.
Mayor Phillips moved that Council approve the recommendation of the
City Manager Pro Tempore and that Police Chief R. S. Seares be
authorized to attend the Executive Committee of the California
Peace Officers Association in San Francisco December 4, 1958 and
the Law and Legislative Committee of said association in Oakland
on December 5, 1958; expenditures to be substantiated by an
itemized expense account upon his return, said expenses to be
charged to the 120-10 Account. Councilman Reibold seconded the
motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore that Captain
Jim Hayes be authorized to attend the University of California
at Berkeley seminar on Police Planning and Research November
17th through 19th inclusive, 1958; that the cost will be
approximately $100.00 for transportation, meals, lodging,
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registration and incidentals; and that this would be a proper charge
against Account No. 120-19 (Training).
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and that Captain Jim Hayes be
authorized to attend the University of California seminar at
Berkeley on Police Planning and Research November 17th through
19th, 1958 inclusive; expenditures to be substantiated by an
itemized expense account upon his return, said expenses to be
charged to Account No. 120-l9 (Training). Councilman Reibold
seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Recommendation of Personnel Board and Acting Chief of the Fire
Department that the present classification of Dispatcher Clerk
be reclassified to Stenographer Clerk and that Gladys Baker, the
incumbent, be redesignated Stenographer Clerk without further
Civil Service examination; that the present classification of
Dispatcher Clerk be abolished; and that the proposed class
specification for Dispatcher Clerk (Male) be adopted.
Councilman Reibold moved that the recommendation as set forth
above of the Personnel Board and the Acting Chief of the Fire
Department be approved and that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the necessary resolution to effect such change. Council-
man Balser seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Request of City Clerk to refund the following unused portions of
investigation fees deposited in connection with applications for
business permits:
Mrs. Rose Marie Harvey
8858 Camino Real, San Gabriel
$18.75
Mr. H. D. Treichler
1036 So. First Ave., Arcadia
$18.00
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to refund the sum of $18.75 to Mrs. Rose Marie Harvey,
8858 Camino Real, San Gabriel, California, and the sum of $18.00
to Mr. H. D. Treichler, l036 So. First Ave., Arcadia, California,
being the unused portions of investigation fees deposited in
connection with their applications for business permits.
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
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(a) Mayor Phillips stated that in connection with the various
communications next on the agenda, the first letter being from
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Ar.derson,474 West Duarte Road, regarding,
among other matters, the rezoning of the south side of Duarte Road
between Holly and Baldwin Avenues, that he had referred to this
letter earlier in the evening in matters pending and had
suggested it be included in the investigation and report to be
made by the Director of Public Works at the next regular council
meeting.
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Councilman Camphouse stated that he thought the aforesaid report
should also include all the matters mentioned in said letter other
chan the rezoning, particularly the counter-suggestions made by
Mr. Anderson. The Director of Public Works stated that chis would
be done.
Request of the California Game Breeders' Association for permission
to hold their annual Pheasant Show in the National Guard Armory
November 22 and 23, 1958.
Councilman Balser moved that section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as
amended by Ordinance No. 823 be waived and that permission be
granted the California Game Breeders' Association to hold their
annual Pheasant Show in the National Guard Armory November 22 and
23, 1958. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
unanimously.
Request of the Arcadia Little League for permission to sell Christmas
decorations during November, 1958.
Councilman Jacobi moved that section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as
amended by Ordinance No. 823 be waived, and that permission be
granted the Arcadia Little League to sell Christmas decorations
during November, 1958 in accordance with their request. Motion
seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously.
Request of the Arcadia Non-Profit Nursery School to hold a fund
raising project during November and December, 1958.
Councilman Reibold moved that permission be granted the Arcadia
Non-Profit Nursery School, l5ll South Tenth Avenue to hold a
fund raising drawing during November and December, 1958; that
said drawing comply with all requirements and conditions of law,
and that section 18 of Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Ordinance
No. 823 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried unanimously.
Letter from the Longley Way Parent-Teacher Association stating
in part that it wished to go on record as requesting that the
student Halloween store window painting project be reinstated in
1959.
Mayor Phillips commented that there have been several letters from
service and other organizations of the City asking about this
project and that very likely the program will be picked up by one
of them in 1959, and instructed the City Clerk to write to Mrs.
James W. Miller, corresponding Secretary of said PTA and advise
her to that effect.
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Mayor Phillips advised that there were several communications;
from Mrs. Leah Kay, Mr. Walker James, Mrs. George Prigatano,
R. D. Vossler and Austin Herbst, all of them protesting the
water rate, and ordered said letters filed. He added that this
matter had been fully discussed before the rates went into effect
and discussed at length at the last Council meeting, and that there
is a letter in the mail accompanying the water bills which it is
hoped will clarify the situation.
The City Clerk then advised that she had been presented with seven
additional letters, protesting the increase in the water rates,
said letters being from:
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Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stubbs, 130 E. Wistaria Ave.
Mrs. Chas. M. Kingsbury, 1919 Watson Drive
Mrs. R. C. Beaston, Jr.
Mrs. R. S. Frasier, 1906 Watson Drive
Mrs. Chas. W. McDonald
Mrs. L. Don DeCamp, 1721 Lee Avenue
Mrs. Floyd S. Bumgardner, 126 E. Wistaria Ave.
Mayor Phillips -commented that he had failed to mention a second
letter from Mr. Wade Williams, 114 So. First Ave. and ordered
said letter filed.
Councilman Reibold reiterated his statement made at the October 21, I
1958 Council meeting, to the effect that the increase in the water
rate was not 100% as stated by several protestants, but approximately
50%; that he had personally investigated several of the bills and had
found that the amount of water used, which had been during the
hottest months of the year, created the appearance of more than a
50% increase. Mayor Phillips then ordered these letters filed.
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The City Clerk read a letter from El Rancho Markets requesting
permission to erect at the Rancho Santa Anita Shopping Center a
50 x 80 foot fireproofed tent on ground north of the paved
parking lot area and fronting on the private inside street,
paralleling Sunset Blvd. to be used for the sale of Christmas
trees, particularly colored Christmas trees which are ruined by rain.
Mr. Wm. Biddell, representing the El Rancho Market, addressed the
Council, emphasizing the fact that the tent would be fireproof,
and that such tent was especially necessary to protect the colored
Christmas trees, and that not having a tent lA~t ve~? l~~ito~ r.heir
sales; that the matter had been cleared with Mr. Wesley Davis, ~he
owner of the parking lot.
Councilman Camphouse moved that permission be granted El Rancho Market
for the period from November 28 through December 29, 1958, to erect
the aforedpqcribed tent on the grounds of the Rancho Santa Anita
Shopping Center rorth of the paved parking lot area and fronting
on the private inside street, paralleling Sunset Blvd., subject,
however, to the approval of the Fire Chief and to the City Manager
Pro Tempore. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimous ly.
To Mr. Biddell's question as to when he could expect final approval,
the City Manager Pro Tempore answered that he thought in approximately
two days.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
(Kay)
Mr. Kenneth Kay, 314 South Third Avenue, addressed the Council,
stating that he had several questions he wished to ask Councilman
Reibold, among them being whether the minimum water rate had jumped
from 800 to 1200 cubic feet, and as to the increase appearing to be
more of lOO% increase rather than the advertised amount of
approximately 50% increase.
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Councilman Reibold stated that on the old basis the minimum amount
allowed was BOO cubic feet and under the new basis it is 600 cubic
feet. He cited several examples such as the Los Angeles County
Park which used l2,700,700 cubic feet ~f water in 1957, which cost
them $10,306.00; that their increase under the new rate, assuming
the same usage, would be approximately $5000.00; the Arboretum used
6,335,100 cubic feet and their cost was $5,182.04; the Los Angeles
Turf Club used 9,596,lOO cubic feet for a total of $7,444.22,
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their increase would be approximately $3500.00. He also touched upon
the fact that the increase covered the two hottest months of the
year and that for that reason probably appeared to be more than a
50% increase. He also mentioned again the fact that the Montgomery
report indicates that in the next 12 years, if Arcadia meets the
needs of its population for water, that it must spend $2,700,000.00;
that the Council decided that the best way to raise the necessary
money was on a pay as you go basis rather than on a bond issue
which would have added the additional burden of having to pay
interest of approximately $800,000.00. He stressed the fact that
the $2,700,000.00 provides only for the distribution, pumping and
storage facilities and does not provide money for any of the cost
that will be involved in bringing additional water to Southern
California; that Southern California does not have enough water
to support its expected population, and that this too must be kept
in mind.
Mr. Kay then suggested that such an explanation should get more
publicity and Councilman Reibold reminded him that earlier in the
evening Mayor Phillips had stated that a letter of explanation
would accompany all water bills for the ensuing period.
Mr. Henry Hege, 664 West Duarte Road, addressed the Council, stating
that he would like to go back to Mr. LeRoy Anderson I s. letter,
mentioned earlier in the evening, at which time Mayor Phillips had
suggested that said letter be taken into consideration in the
contemplated conference and report of the City Manager Pro Tempore;
that he would like the reaction of the Council to the two basic items
in Mr. Anderson's letter, to wit, regarding the feasibility of a
50 foot street rather than 60 feet, and the other about eliminating
the outlet on LeRoy Avenue.
A general discussion was had and a map of the area explained. It
was explained that said map was tentative and that there was a City
ordinance specifying the maximum length allowable for a cul de sac
street; that the minimum desirable width for a cuI de sac street
is 56 feet between curbs; that there is considerable work and
thought still to be done on the contemplated subdivision in the area
but that it was up to the subdivider to come up with a satisfactory
outlet; that the resolution of the Planning Commission was only one
solution since because of the ordinance an outlet was required. It
was the consensus of the Council that the staff should work with the
subdividers and the matter then go to the Planning Commission before
the Council takes any action; that a format should be arrived at
wherein when the conditions are fulfilled, then the particular lot
or lots would automatically get their zoning.
Mr. lIege then asked if the cost analysis for Duarte Road would
include any possibility on the southerly portion also as the
discussion was entirely on the northern part. Mayor Phillips
replied that he thought the cost analysis was on the northerly
side because the southerly side was a subdivision which would
automatically absorb the cost of the streets.
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The City Attorney stated that a letter had been sent to the Los
Angeles County Flood Control regarding the proposed riding trail
along the southerly and easterly portions of the Peck Road
property. That with respect to their request for additional
property on the northwesterly portion of the city owned property
he stated that he had been in conference with them and that only
today did they bring out their revised 'tentative maps in the area.
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That their request stems from the fact that in the final engineering
of the project it is their feeling that they need more property
along the westerly bank of the Santa Anita Wash for slope easement.
That they had stated today that that was not necessarily a final
taking figure, that further conferences might be in order to resolve
that down to a minimum taking. The plans were not brought out in
time for the Staff to go into the problem so there is nothing
concrete to report.
The City Attorney also stated that appreciable work has been done
on the alley east of Baldwin Avenue and south of Naomi Avenue;
that there are still a few technicalities to work out, but that by
the next meeting he would have a detailed report on that situation
and some potential solutions of that particular problem.
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(Beautification The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that an analysis of the soil
Huntington Dr. involved in the beautification of Huntington Drive from Holly Avenue
City Manager to Michillinda Boulevard indicates that additional soil conditioning
Pro Tempore) will be necessary. He therefore recommended that Council approve
the change order No.1, increasing the quantities of such material,
and the amount of $5,963.00 for such additional soil conditioning
material.
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Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and approve Change Order No. 1 and
the expenditure of $5,963.00 for the purchase of additional
quantities of materials for soil conditioning involved in the
beautification of Huntington Drive from Holly Avenue to Michillinda
Boulevard; that said expenditure be charged to funds reappropriated
for street projects by Council action on July 15, 1958. Councilman
Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote
as fo llows :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Notice by the County Boundary Commission that in accordance with
section 35002 of the Government Code as amended by the Statutes
of 1955 that the City of El Monte has filed for the annexation of
territory known as Annexation No. 171. Having no effect upon the
City of Arcadia Mayor Phillips ordered the notice filed.
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that he had received a
letter from the Los Angeles Turf Club which covered discussions
they had with the City Police Department and the Engineering
Department regarding the control and handling of the Santa Anita
traffic during the coming season. That some changes are required
due to the installation of signals and the construction of traffic
islands at Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive. Also, that it is
the desire of all concerned to better utilize the section of
Huntington Drive south of the City Hall and Civic Center Place
constructed by the City between the two sections of Huntington
Drive and adjacent to the Armory; and that as a result of these
conferences it is requested by the Turf Club that they be permitted
to construct the following driveways:
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1. Widen existing driveway to approximately 74 feet in width
directly opposite Civic Center Place.
2. Construct a driveway approximately 65 feet in
53 feet east of the present Gate 1 at Baldwin and
be used as an entrance driveway only.
width beginning
Huntington, to
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3. Open a 36 foot driveway on Baldwin Avenue approximately 1000
feet north of Huntington Drive to be used as an exit only when the
infield of the training track is used for parking.
A general discussion ensued. The City Manager Pro Tempore advised
that the purpose of the gate at Civic Center Place is to facilitate
the distribution of traffic after the races close and also to be
used for an entrance into the track. It will also eliminate the
necessity for using Huntington Drive westbound, adjacent to the
Civic Center, as a reverse lane during the racing season. That
the No. 2 request is to take the two lanes of vehicles east-bound
on Huntington Drive at Baldwin and use what is now the left-turn
slot for two vehicles for west-bound traffic. There would be a
reverse in the flow of traffic on what is now west-bound and turns
left at Baldwin. This would reverse the flow of that traffic, using
two lanes of vehicles through that particular left-turn slot and
shoot them diagonally across the street into the 65 foot gate.
Mayor Phillips suggested that the entrance on the Chiquita Track be
chained except for big days and that traffic not be permitted to go
north on Baldwin but turn south. It was the consensus of the Council-
men that reverse traffic going east on west-bound Huntington Drive
was not desirable.
Councilman Camphouse then moved that Council grant permission to the
Los Angeles Turf Club to create the requested driveways at
substantially the locations indicated by the maps submitted by the
City Manager Pro Tempore, upon the conditions that the Baldwin Avenue
Driveway be used only for exit southbound and on major days only;
that detailed engineering plans as to all driveways be submitted and
approved by the City Engineering Department; that the replacement of
curbs as to any driveway found by experience not to be necessary in
the future be replaced at the expense of the Turf Club; that the
approval of the driveways as indicated not be construed as a final
approval of any traffic pattern, those to be approved by the Chief
of Police from time to time as conditions indicate. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips read in full a letter received from the Division of
Highways replying to the resolution adopted by the City Council
October 7, 1958, requesting the Division to consider the advisab-
ility of revising the painted divider on portions of Huntington
Drive; said resolution resulting from a petition signed by 24
business firms located along Huntington Drive between Second Ave.
and Fifth Ave. which stated that their business establishments
were suffering serious loss of customers and business income because
it is now unlawful to make midblock left turns, and requested a
restudy as to the advisability of providing midblock left turns
between Second Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
Said letter continued in part that the present painted divider was
provided with crossovers carefully spaced to provide adequate uniform
traffic service to the area and at the same time restrict the number
of such openings to reduce points of intersection conflict and
increase traffic safety. That in the interest of safety and movement
of traffic their policy for openings in the median is as follows:
Openings only at dedicated streets or where no streets exist; to place
median openings at intervals of not less than one-quarter mile and
not more than one half mile; that on Huntington Drive between
Second and Fifth Avenues openings were provided opposite all
dedicated streets with provisions for left-turn pocket lanes; that
the distances between the openings provided at Second and Third
Avenues if 400 feet; between Third and Fourth Avenues 500 feet
and between Fourth and Fifth Avenues 300 feet; that very little
circuity of travel is added. under the circumstances. That indiscriminate
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median openings would defeat the safety features inherent in a
division strip. Said letter also pointed out that section 54l(a)
of the Vehicle Code states that no vehicle in a business district
shall make a U turn so as to proceed in the opposite direction
except at an intersection. That if a midblock median opening were
provided, only left turns into a driveway opposite the opening would
be legal and no U turns permitted/
That in view of the above considerations, the Division cannot
recommend making any changes in the existing striping on Huntington
Drive through this area. Signed by L. R. Gillis, District Engineer.
A general discussion ensued. The City Attorney stated that he could I
not understand the applicability of the reference to U turns as no
mention was made of U turns in the resolution. He also commented
that although a discussion was requested no mention was made in the
Division's letter as to further discussion of the matter.
Councilman Camphouse compared the manner of the California Division
of Highways regarding freeways to the attitude of this Division;
that the Freeway Division have public hearings and meetings with
people concerned. He also suggested that a meeting be arranged
with the Division of Highways, the Council and the Staff.
Mayor Phillips then requested the City Manager Pro Tempore to arrange
for a meeting with Mr. Gillis, District Engineer of the Division of
Highways, the Council, City Attorney, City Engineer, Manager of the
Chamber of Commerce, and anyone else he thought necessary, at a time
suitable to all concerned, in order to point out the difference between
this as a general policy and as applied to a peculiar situation. He
added that when arrangements are made, if necessary, the Chief of
Police will be requested to attend. He also requested the City Clerk
to write to Mrs. Charlotte Chapps, sending her a copy of the letter
received from the Division of Highways and advising her of the
contemplated meeting with said Division.
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Councilman Balser stated that as liaison man for the Council on the
Recreation Commission he had been very favorably impressed with the.
vigor and enthusiasm shown by this Commission, and particularly
with the work performed by the Recreation Director, Mr. John F.
Panatier, and that he recommended and moved that the Council approve
an increase in the salary of Mr. panatier of $35.00, increasing his
present salary of $675.00 to $7l0.00 per month effective as of
November 1, 1958. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion.
Whereupon the City Attorney read the following Resolution:
"RESOLVED that Resolution No. 3031 be amended by adding
thereto section 3(a) as follows: 'Notwithstanding the
foregoing, effective November 1, 1958 the monthly
compensation of the Recreation Director be and the same
is established at $710.00 per month."
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Councilman Balser then withdrew his original motion and m?ved that
the above minute resolution, as presented by the City Attorney, be
adopted. Councilman Camphouse withdrew his original second, and
seconded this motion, which was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Balser further moved that a sum not to exceed $325.00 be
transferred as follows: the sum of $280.00 be transferred from
Council contingency Account 109.l9b General Fund to Account No. 150.1
and the remainder be transferred to the Retirement Account No. 150.24
and Recreation Fund in an amount sufficient to cover the retirement
on the 'increased amount. 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 _ r
Mayor Phillips commented that the councilmen should examine the
proposed budget for the Wilderness Park area and the possible
expenditures next year and then prepare to discuss the matter
at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Phillips stated that a copy of the audit report from Lybrand,
Ross & Montgomery hao been received in the mail by the Councilmen
and also that they had been handed by the City Manager Pro Tempore
and Controller that night the annual financial report for the City
of Arcadia for' the year 1957-58. He added that copies of the
same are on file in the office ~f the City Clerk; also that the
auditors are meeting with Councilman Camphouse the following day
to discuss the final typing and preparation of the report on
special procedures, which report should be ready within a week.
Hayor Phillips stated that as a result of discussions concerning the
illness of the City Manager and provisions for sick leave, he now
moved that pursuant to section 4 of Rule 9 of the Personnel Rules and
Regulations of the City of Arcadia, the City Manager be granted
sick leave with full pay accumulated on the basis of one day for
each month of service 'up to 30 days, and up to an additional 60
days sick leave at one-half pay as accumulated on the basis of
one day for each month of service, upon the condition that said
grant of sick leave shall not in the absence of further councilmanic
action be construed to, nor shall it confer upon the grantee, any
further or additional benefits notwithstanding any other provision
of said personnel Rules and Regulations. Councilman Reibold seconded
the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None'
ABSENT: None
Mayor Phillips expressed the appreciation of the Council for the
manner in which the new Director of Public Works had stepped in and
filled the position of City Manager Pro Tempore during the City
Manager's current illness. He added that the Council is concerned
with the vital work of the City Manager's office which must go
forward and that it is also aware that the office of the Director of
Public works is a full man-sized job in itself. He pointed out that
the Charter provides that the City Manager may employ an
administrative assistant without any further authorization from the
City Council, other than the provision that .funds for the position
be appropriated, and that he expressed the wishes of the Council
that Mr. Lortz, the City Manager Pro Tempore, feel free to secure
the services of an administrative assistant and bring the matter of
the appropriation of funds for his salary to the Council at a future
meeting.
Councilman Camp house moved
Balser seconded the motion
that the meeting adjourn. Councilman
and it was carried unanimously.
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