HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 18,1958
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INVOCATION
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
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VEHICLE
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1958
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
~ession in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P,M.
November 18, 1958.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jacobi.
Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
Councilman Reibold
Councilman Balser moved that the minutes of the regular Council
meeting of October 21, 1958, as submitted in writing, be approved,
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously,
Councilman Balser moved that the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 5, 1958, as submitted in writing, be amended by
correcting page 11, second paragraph, line 5, under the caption
of "(Duarte Road-LeRoy Anderson)" to read "36 feet between curbs"
instead of "56 feet between curbs" and as thus corrected that
said minutes be approved. Councilman Camphouse seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser then moved that the minutes of November 5, 1958
be accepted as amended, Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion
and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips stated that on the items pending the Staff has not
yet made their report on item 1 (rezoning of Duarte Road between
Holly Avenue and the commercial zone near Baldwin Avenue from
~-l and R-3); that item 2, regarding the matter of combining OASDI
with SERS would be taken up later in the evening.
The Mayor announced:
"This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for
$30,571.37 of bonds to be issued to represent unpaid assessments
levied upon lands within Vehicle Parking District No.1, the
following bids received pursuant to the notice inviting bids
will be publicly opened, examined and read:
Name of Bidder
Pasadena Corporation
Victor Clifford Hunt
First California Company
Taylor and Company
Interest
Rate
5-l'7.
5~'7.
5%
4.85%
Premium
if Tie
($125,00)
($227.00)
( $56.00)
( $39.00)"
Each bid was accompanied by a good faith check in an amount
not less than 3% of the principal amount of the bonds to be
issued. On motion made by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by
Councilman Balser and carried unanimously, all bids were referred
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HEARING
(Improvement
of Louise and
LeRoy Avenues)
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to a committee consisting of Lawrence J. Thompson, Assessment
Engineer, James A. Nicklin, City Attorney, and Catherine Murphy,
City Treasurer, for checking and computation, a report thereon to
be given to the Council later in this meeting. The Committee
retired for the above stated purpose.
Mayor Phillips announced that the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M.
having arrived, that this is the time and place for hearing
protests or objections against the assessment levied for the
improvement of Louise Avenue and LeRoy Avenue in the City of Arcadia,
pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 2965.
Mayor Phillips inquired of the City Clerk if she had the following
affidavits relative to this hearing, to wit: Affidavit of Publication,
Affidavit of Mailing and Affidavit of Posting. She replied that she
had said three affidavits.
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Councilman Camphouse moved that the said affidavits be received and
filed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
Mayor Phillips then inquired of the City Clerk if she had received
any written protests or objections against the assessment or against
the improvement as constructed or against the proceedings. The City
Clerk replied that she had not.
Mayor Phillips asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
oral protest. No one desired to make an oral protest,
Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be closed, Councilman
Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Attorney Royal M. 'Sorenson, of the Law Firm of Burke, Williams and
Sorensen presented and read the title of Resolution No. 3076 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING
THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOUISE AVENUE AND LEROY
AVENUE."
He added that said resolution concerns the assessment as it has
been spread by the Street Superintendent under the supervision
and direction of Mr. Lawrence J. Thompson, the Assessment Engineer.
That he had reviewed the assessment and it appeared to be in
proper form with the assessment spread equitably. That said
resolution, after adoption by the Council, will authorize the
assessment to be recorded November 19, 1958; that there will be
a 30 day period in which the contractor can collect the assessment
and that thereafter unpaid assessments will go to bond.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No, 3076 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, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3076 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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Nayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the request of John L.
Bonholtzer, 1001 Briarcliff Road, Monrovia, for a business permit to
conduct door to door solicitation for the sale of products of the
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. (Interstate
Conunerce) .
The City Clerk advised that there were no connnunications received
regarding this matter; that the requested solicitation hours were
from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and evenings by appointment,
To Mayor Phillips' inquiry as to whether anyone wished to speak in
favor of the request Mr, John L, Bonholtzer, the applicant,
addressed the Council, stating that he understood an interstate
affidavit had been sent in by his company, which statement the City
Clerk verified; and in answer to Councilman Balser's query as to
whether he was familiar with the ordinance prohibiting door to door
solicitation at premises posted against such solicitation he replied
that he was familiar with said ordinance.
Councilman Camphouse inquired of the applicant as to what prov1s1on
if any the company he represented had made regarding sales tax
allocation to Arcadia, to which the applicant replied that he did
not know. The Assistant City Attorney remarked that the State uses
a rather complicated system in allocating sales tax back to certain
counties based on the percentage of the overall sales tax and that
ultimately Arcadia receives its share. Councilman Camphouse then
suggested that this sales tax matter be brought to the attention of
the League of California Cities in an effort to have the tax remitted
to the City on a more direct basis.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Jacobi
moved that the hearing be closed; which motion was seconded by
Councilman Balser and carried unanimously.
Councilman Balser then moved that the application of John 1-
Bonholtzer, for a business permit to conduct door to door
solicitation of the sale of products of Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.,
be approved in accordance with said application, and also recom-
mended that the business license fee be waived inasmuch as the
applicant has submitted proof that this is an interstate commerce
activity. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the request of
Justin Patrick Nelson, 11424~ Calvert, North Hollywood, California,
for a business permit to conduct door to door solicitation for
roofing (mainly recovering of residential dwellings).
The City Clerk advised that there were no conununications received
regarding this matter; that the application indicates that the
hours the proposed business is to be conducted are approximately
7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and evenings by appointment; that he operates
from his home and does not have a local office.
Mr. Justin P. Nelson, the applicant, addressed the Council, and
to Councilman Jacobi's connnent that 7:30 A.M. seemed a little
early to solicit business, he replied that solicitation hours
would actually be from approximately 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.;
that he started roofing work at 7 :30 A.M.; that at the present
time he would do the work himself; that sales tax will be reported
in Arcadia; and that he was a licensed roofing contractor.
No one else desiring to be heard either in favor of or in
opposition to the requested permit Councilman Camphouse moved
that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi
and carried unanimously.
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Councilman Camphouse further moved that Justin Patrick Nelson,
be granted a business permit to conduct door to door solicitation
of the sale of roofing materiEls and rnofinQ work in accordance
with the said application, Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion
and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the request of
Mrs. Lillian C. Rector, 819 Monrose Avenue, South Pasadena,
for a business permit to conduct door to door solicitation
for the sale of Childcraft Books,a product of Field Enterprise
Educational Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. (Interstate Commerce),
The City Clerk advised that there were no communications received
regarding this matter; that the requested solicitation hours
were from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., six days a week and evenings by
appointment,
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To Mayor Phillips' question as to whether anyone in the audience
desired to speak in favor of the application, Mrs. Rector, the
applicant, stated that she had nothing to add to the information
set forth in said application,
No other person desiring to be heard either in favor of or in
opposition to the application, Councilman Jacobi moved that the
hearing be closed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it
was carried unanimously.
Councilman Jacobi then moved that the application of Mrs.
Lillian C. Rector, for a business permit to conduct door to door
solicitation of the sale of Childcraft Books, a product of
Field Enterprise Educational Corporation, Chicago, Illinois,
in accordance with said application, be approved; and that
the business license fee be waived inasmuch as the applicant
has submitted proof that this is an interstate commerce activity.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously,
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the application of
Oscar Robins, 6238 Ben Avenue, North Hollywood, California, for a
business permit to install four skill game machines at the Santa
Anita Bowling Alley, 176 Las Tunas Boulevard.
The City Clerk advised that no communications had been received
on this matter. Mayor Phillips then inquired if anyone in the
audience desired to be heard in favor of the granting of the
requested permit,
Mr. Saul R. Levine, Attorney at Law, 6399 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, addressed the Council, stating that he represented
the Bard Distributing Company, a corporation, located at 2329
West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles; that Mr, Robins, the applicant, 1
is the Secretary of said corporation; that said company installed,
in addition to games of skill, juke boxes, candy and cigarette
machines, etc, He then presented Mr, Bard, the President of the
corporation, who described his firm's method of operation; also
that the games they desired to install in the bowling alley were
gun, baseball and bowling games. To Councilman Camphouse's
description of a certain marble game, he replied that such ~ game
was known in the trade as "Bingo" and as it was a gambling game his
firm did not carry it. He also stated, in answer-to Mayor Phillips'
question, that he was aware that the Council had recently refused
to grant a similar request for the installation of skill games in
the same bowling alley, and added that this bowling alley already
had his company's candy and cigarette machines, and that their
contract with the alley also called for the installation of their
skill games.
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No, 1
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No one else desiring to speak either in favor of or in opposition to
the requested permit Councilman Balser moved that the hearing be
closed, Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously,
Councilman Balser stated that because of the nUmerous requests
received for permission to install skill games at various locations,
that he moved this matter be held under advisement until a staff
report is submitted to the Council covering the locations, number,
etc. of skill games operated in Arcadia. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously,
The committee appointed to check and compute the bids on the
bonds to be issued to represent unpaid assessments upon lands in
Vehicle Parking District No. 1 reported that the bid of Taylor and
Company, Investment Securities, 439 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills,
California, was the low bid and recommended the awarding to said
bidder.
The City Attorney then presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3080, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO
REPRESENT UNPAID ASSESSMENTS ON LANDS IN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
NO. 1 OF SAID CITY",
Motion was made by Councilman Camphouse and seconded by Councilman
Balser that the further reading of Resolution No, 3080'be waived.
Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No, 3080 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse then moved that the Mayor Ann City Clerk be
and they hereby are directed to sign the acceptance form as submitted
by the successful bidder and the receipt for the bid deposit, and
return the carbon copy thereof to the successful bidder; and that
all other bid deposits be returned. Councilman Balser seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the Jeffries Banknote Co".Los Angeles, be
authorized to print the required bonds. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney commented that this concludes the proceedings
of Vehicle Parking District No.1.
Councilman Camphouse remarked that because some people have
questioned the necessity of the hiring of Special Bond Counsel,
he wished to state that probably the reason there was such a
favorable spread of interest rates was because this matter was
handled by competent Bond authority; that investment companies do
not bid unless so handled and that the cost of the Special Counsel
is included in the assessment as spread and levied against the
District, and is'not paid for by the other people of Arcadia.
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The City Attorney added that all costs in proceedings of this nature
are assessed against the District to be assessed, such costs, includ-
ing acquisition, improvement, incidentals, special counsel, staff,
engineering, etc. costs, are charged against the District and are
paid for solely by those to be assessed.
That at the outset of these proceedings Council underwrote them to
the extent of the cost of preliminary advice on the preparation of
the initial petition in the amount of $250.00, and even that is
refunded to the City under these proceedings. That"this type of
proceedings ultimately and usually result in the eventual sale of
bonds representing the unpaid assessmept. That very seldom do all
assessees pay their assessments in cash, and that before investment 1
firms will invest in this type of security they require the opinion
of competent and accepted Bond Counsel as to the validity and
merchantability of the bonds themselves. That the District pays
for the cost of that opinion directly or indirectly - either the
City in offering the bonds for sale agrees to furnish such an opinion,
or they obtain one themselves and ded~ct the cost from the amount of
their bids, Such an opinion is an essential factor to the successful
culmination of the District.
He added that the firm of O'Melveny & Myers is the principal author
and progenitor of the various Vehicle Parking District Acts, and as
such would be the best to conduct and supervise proceedings of this
type from the outset. Also, that if he had supervised the proceedings
from the outset, under his retainer, there would be an extra charge.
He continued that as a matter of policy, this not being overall
city government but an isolated facet thereof, it is only good
business to have outside counsel handle such independent matters,
leaving the City Attorney available to advise the City in its
relation to the proceedings, because such special counsel has a
position in the matter which is not the same position necessarily
as that of the City.
Councilman Camphouse then advised that he had read in the Wall Street
Journal last week that the Federal Government Revenue Division
has now ruled that assessments for parking districts may be
deducted just like ordinary taxes; that this is a new policy on the
part of the Government and will prove most beneficial to the people
of Arcadia who own this property. Mayor Phillips added that the
Federal Government by law is required to employ both general and
Bond Counsel in any bond issue in which it is involved.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE
No, 1036
(Adopted)
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The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time 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,"
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He added that this ordinance rezones the rear of a deep lot at 728
West Huntington Boulevard from C-O and D to R-3. That this rear
portion of the lot is included in a new subdivision and is being
rezoned to conform to the other property in the subdivision which is
to be developed with apartments.
Councilman Jacobi moved and Councilman Balser seconded that the
reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1036 be waived. Motion
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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No. 1037
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Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1036 be adopted.
Councilman Balser seconded the motionand it was carried'on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the second time
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."
He added that this ordinance rezones a lot lying between the Santa Fe
tracks and a lot on the south side of Huntington Drive, just west of
Fourth Avenue.
Motion made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Jacobi and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1037 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Motion further made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman
Jacobi and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1037
be adopted:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the first time the
No, 1038 title of Ordinance No. 1038, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
(Introduced) ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A PRIMARY CODE ENTITLED
IIlDEXED."FIRE PREVENTION CODE" (EDITION OF 1956) AND ALSO THE SECONDARY CODES
REFERRED TO IN SAID PRIMARY CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 77 5."
(Fire
Prevention
Code)
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(Pub lic
Hearing
December
16, 1958
8:00 P.M.)
The City Attorney explained that this is one of the many steps leading
up to the codification of all of the City's ordinances; that this
repeals Ordinance No. 775 which is out of date in many respects;
that it adopts by reference the national fire prevention code as
recommended by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and various
secondary codes set forth therein.
Councilman Camphouse'moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1038 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No, 1038 be
introduced and that the matter be set for public hearing on
December 16, 1958 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in accordance with the
Government Code relative to fire prevention, and that the City
Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and instructed to publish
notice of said hearing. Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion
and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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ORDINANCE
No. 1039
(Introduced)
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The City Attorney presented, discussed and read for the first time the
title of Ordinance No. 1039, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 1024 OF SAID
CITY BY ADDING THERETO A NEI, SECTION NO.3-A."
He added that this ordinance was drawn in accordance with Council's
determination at the council meeting of November 5, 1958 to name
the recreation area on the north side of the City "l-lilderness Park"
and that this can be accomplished by adding a section to Ordinance
No. 1024 which regulates the hours of public use of that area.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1039 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Ilalser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Ordinance No. 1039 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
No, 3078 Resolution No, 3078 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
_ _ OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT
"7 vi L-\ IIllD"X.l;D TIlE INSTALLATION AND USE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPHENT IN AN AUTO LAUNDRY
AT 1414 SOUTH IlALDWIN AVENUE."
The City Attorney added that it was the recommendation of the
Planning Commission that the zone variance be granted, their
recommendation having been made after due application and hearing
before that Ilody, there being no protests to the matter whatsoever.
That this resolution follows precisely the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and would grant a variance on specified
conditions.
Mr. Vincent Rizzo addressed the Council, stating that he had a
shoe repair shop at. 1430 Ilaldwin Avenue and resided at 670 Naomi
Avenue, which is within 100 feet of the car wash; that if the
requested variance is granted the mechanical equipment when
installed will make living next to it untenable,
When Mayor Phillips reminded Mr. Rizzo that the Planning Commission
had held its hearing on this matter, its recommendation being to
approve; that the Council had instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the above resolution in accordance with the Planning I.
Commission's recommendation as there had been no protests made at
any time, Mr. Rizzo stated that he had not known about the requested
zone variance until he had read about the matter in the paper the
night before; that he had received no notice thereof. He added
that relying on the fact that the Council had not granted a
similar zone variance at the same location several years ago he
had built his new home; also that in addition to the noise which
would eminate from this operation, this type of equipment seemed
to attract an unorthodox type of employee, which he did not think
would be beneficial to Arcadia,
A general discussion ensued. Councilman Camphouse mentioned that
during a conversation with Mr. Harold L. Acker, Chairman of the
Planning Commission, Mr, Acker had stated that he thought notices
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) printed in newspapers and mailed to property owners involved were
not always sufficient to alert surrounding'owners as to what was
going to occur in their immediate vicinity, and that the Planning
Commission was working on ideas whereby situations such as this
would not occur, He suggested that this matter be taken under
advisement.
The City Attorney advised that notices are mailed to property owners
within a 300 foot radius in all zone changes and variances; that the
Council usually holds no hearings on variances unless an appeal is
filed but that hearings on variances are held before the Planning
Commission, That the Planning Commission files evidence the fact
that notices were mailed to everyone within the prescribed radius
in accordance with the records of ownership available; that whether
the person actually received the notice or not is a matter of his
own statement as the notices are not sent by registered mail.
Councilman Balser stated that in view of the City Attorney's statement
he did not know what more could be done.
Councilman Camphouse moved that Council withhold action on
Resolution No. 3078 until the Staff can tender a report to the
Council as to the mailing of notices, to whom they were mailed, etc.;
the matter to be considered again at the next meeting, Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously,
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3079, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ABOLISHING FOUR POSITIONS OF
DISPATCHER CLERK IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; RECLASSIFYING ONE POSITION
OF DISPATCHER CLERK IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE POSITION OF
STENOGRAPHER CLERK AND REASSIGNING THERETO THE PERSON HERETOFORE
EMPLOYED AS DISPATCHER CLERK; CREATING FOUR NEW POSITIONS OF
DISPATCHER CLERK (MALE) IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; ASSIGNING SALARY
SCHEDULES AND COMPENSATION TO ALL SAID POSITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 3
OF RESOLUTION NO. 3031 IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND AMEND-
ING THE CURRENT FISCAL BUDGET ACCORDINGLY."
The City Attorney explained that the above reclassified one position
of dispatcher clerk in the Fire Department to a position of stenog-
rapher clerk and reassigned the employee heretofore employed as
dispatcher clerk to the position of stenographer clerk; abolished
four positions of dispatcher clerk and created four positions of
dispatcher clerk (male) and reassigned the proper salary schedule
as contemplated by the budget and amended the current fiscal budget
to coincide with the foregoing,
Councilman Camphouse moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3079 be waived, Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3079 be
adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Johanna M. Wenz, 1820 South Santa Anita Avenue -
Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the
following specified conditions:
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1. File a final map prepared by a registered engineer or
licensed surveyor.
2. Provide sewer laterals for all three parcels. This will
require a sewer main line extension on Lemon Avenue.
3, Pay $50.00 recreation fee for the two new lots,
4, Make parcel 3, 69 feet wide instead of 65 feet as shown.
This will still leave legal clearance to the existing dwelling.
5, Either remove the guest house from parcel 2, or make it conform
to the building code,
6, Cut all existing water lines and sewer lines between the exist-
ing t"o story house and the divided portions. If the guest house
is to remain on parcel 2 reconnect the sewer and water lines to
new services.
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Councilman Camp house moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and that Lot Split No. 219 be given
tentative approval subject to the above specified conditions, Motion
seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously.
Margaret Thomas and Margaret T, Rogers, 1919 South Second Avenue.
Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the
following specified conditions:
1. File a final map prepared by a regis tered engineer or licensed
surveyor.
2, Provide a sewer lateral for parcell.
3, Dedicate 12 feet for future widening of Second Avenue.
4. Pay $25,00 recreation fee for the new lot,
Councilman Camphouse stated that while he was aware that this lot had
the minimum required frontage and area, he was not in favor of such
a shallow lot, Councilman Jacobi suggested that perhaps five or ten
feet could be taken from the lot facing Second Avenue, Mayor Phillips
then inquired of Mr. L. M. Talley, Planning Secretary, if this could be
done and Mr. Talley requested and received permission to return to his
office in order to check the matter, Whereupon Council decided to
proceed wi th the next item on the agenda while a\~ai t ing a report from
Mr, Talley.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 314, recommending denial of the
application of the Park Investment Company for a zone variance to
allow a public parking area at the southeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. The City Clerk advised that this
applicant had requested withdrawal.
The City Ordinance making no provision for a withdrawal, Councilman
Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and that the application of the Park Investment
Company for a zone variance to allow a public parking area at the
southeast corner of Foothill Blvd. and Michillinda Avenue be denied.
Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney then stated that final action would be by resolution
and that he assumed that Council would want the identical action as
the Planning Commission recommended, namely, that it be without
prejudice to any future proper application that might be made, He
was advised by the Council that his assumption was correct.
Planning Commission Res. No, 315 recommending Denial of the
application of Giles G. Meade for a zone variance to allow the
construction of two additional dwellings at 1234 South Sec0~d Avenue.
The City Clerk stated that although the time for appeal has not
elapsed an appeal has been received from Mr. G. G. Meade on November
3, 1958 appealing the decision of the Planning Commission, and stating
in part that he wished to waive his appeal for a reasonable length of
time pending the establishment of a new zone which is under consideration
at the present time; that if such a new zone were established it would
relieve hardship on owners of large lots.
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Councilman Balser moved that January 20, 1959, at 8:00 o'clock P,M.
be set for a public hearing on this matter and that the City Clerk
give the required notice thereof. Councilman Camphouse seconded
the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 316 recommending denial of the
application of Philip C. Cain for a zone variance to allow
construction of one additional dwelling at 1320 South Second Ave,
Appeal from the above decision received from Philip C. Cain, dated
November 3, 1958, stating in part that he wished to waive his appeal
for a reasonable length of time, pending the establishment of a new
zone, which is under consideration at the present time; that the new
zone would be established for the purpose of relieving the hardship
on owners of large lots.
Councilman Camphouse moved that January 20, 1959 at 8:00 o'clock P,M.
be set for a public hearing on this matter and that the City Clerk
give the required notice thereof. Councilman Jacobi seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse stated that having received the requested
information from Mr. Talley relative to this lot split, namely,
that the lot facing Second Avenue is 147 feet along Wistaria Avenue
and that there is 56 feet from the rear of the house to the
proposed line of the 82 foot wide lot and 33 feet from the rear of
the garage of the proposed line, that he feels it is in order to add
ten feet to the lot split, taking the 10 feet off the 147 foot lot,
and that he therefore moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission relative to Lot Split No. 220 subject to
the following specified conditions:
1. File a final map prepared by a registered engineer
or licensed surveyor.
2. Provide a sewer lateral for Parcell,
3, Dedicate 12 feet for future widening of Second Avenue.
4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee for the new lot.
5, Move the easterly lot line of Parcel 1 ten (10) feet
to the east, making Parcell 92 feet in width.
Mayor Phillips commented that perhaps it might be better to refer this
matter back to Staff in an attempt to work it out at that level rather
than to take final action at this time. Councilman Camphouse replied
that the application shows there is a proposed sale pending and
therefore it will be up to the applicant to agree or not to agree
to the proposed conditions; that Council will not be holding up a
sale.
Councilman Jacobi seconded the motion.
The City Attorney stated that nothing precludes further negotiation
by the applicant'with the Staff and possible demonstration of the
impossibility of compliance with the conditions, in which event
it would be referred back to Council for reconsideration,
The motion having been made and seconded, was then passed
unanimous ly.
Recommendation of the City Hanager Pro Tempore and the Water
Superintendent that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe and fittings in conformance
with submitted specifications; that the expenditure for this
purchase is provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and
Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3, Hain Replacement.
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Councilman Jacobi moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water Superintendent; that
the specifications be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk be
authorized to call for bids for the purchase of cast iron pipe and
fittings in conformance with said specifications; expenditure for
same being provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and
Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 3, Main Replacement; said
bids to be returned Monday, December 1, 1958 at 11:00 A,M. and
acted upon by the Council at the regular meeting of Tuesday,
December 2, 1958, Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously_
The Director of Public Works advised that approval has been received
from the Division of Highways, for relocation of traffic signals
and reconstruction of the southeast curb return at Huntington Drive
and Huntington Boulevard; that said work will provide a longer curb
return and will facilitate a better traffic flow of the heavy
vehicular east bound traffic on Huntington Boulevard. That the
estimated total cost of this work will be $1500.00,
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Recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council
approve this reconstruction and authorize the Engineering Department
to proceed with the work and that the sum of $1500.00 be
appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund for the financing
of this work,
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendations
of the Director of Public Works and authorize the Engineering Dp.nArt-
ment to proceed with the relocation of traffic signals and recon-
struction of the southeast curb return at Huntington Drive and
Huntington Boulevard at an estimated total cost of $1500.00; that
said sum of $1500,00 be appropriated from the Council Contingency
Fund for said reinstallation and reconstruction work. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Request for authorization to refund the sum of $19,06, being the
unused portion of investigation fee deposited by Tiny Tram System,
in connection with their application for a business license to
institute a transporting system at the race track. (Application
withdrawn) .
Motion made by Councilman Balser that the City Clerk be authorized
to refund the sum of $19,06 to Tiny Tram System, 51 West Las Flores
Drive, Altadena, California, being the unused portion of the
investigation fee deposited by Tiny Tram System in connection with
its application for a business license, Motion seconded by
Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Application of Robert Malloy, 365 North Sierra, Solana Beach, for
renewal of business license for the sale of tip sheets (Bob's)
during the forthcoming 1958-59 racing season.
Motion made by Councilman Jacobi that the Council approve the
application of Robert Malloy for renewal of his business license
for the 1958-59 racing season, and that the provisions of Section
18 of Ordinance 737, applicable to previously licensed businesses,
be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
unanimously.
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(Manager's
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The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that at the Council meeting
of November 5, 1958 Council had expressed its willingness that he
secure assistance during the absence of the City Manager; that since
at this time it is impossible to predict the duration of the City
Manager's illness, the acquiring of the assistance of a person in
the employ of the City long enough to be conversant with the City
generally and with its problems would present the least disruption
of the City's service; and that it was his recommendation that
Lawrence E, Cook, the Assistant City Attorney be physically
assigned to man the Manager's office during the absence of the Manager
and Manager Pro Tempore therefrom so far as possible and to handle all
matters coming through the Manager's office during such absences as
can properly be handled by the Assistant City Attorney under the
Charter.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and that Lawrence E, Cook, the
Assistant City Attorney be physically assigned to man the Manager's
office during the absence of the Manager and Manager Pro Tempore
therefrom so far as possible and to handle all matters coming through
the Manager's office during such absences as can properly be handled
by the Assistant City Attorney under the Charter. That Mr. Cook's
salary be increased by $50.00 a month during such time and that the
sum of $435,00 be appropriated from the Council Contingency Account
and transferred to Account No, 107,1 for such purpose. Councilman
Jacobi seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Clerk advised that letters protesting the in"r<'""" '.n the
water rate had been received from W. S. McGinnis, 210 West Las Tunas
Drive and Ellis N. Caief, 242 East Sycamore, Mayor Phillips ordered
said letters filed, and where there is a question of computation,
that they be referred to the Controller for reply.
The City Clerk read a petition signed by 44 property owners of deep
lots on Second Avenue between Duarte Road and Camino Real Avenue,
stating in part that many of the sig~ers wanted Zone R-2, some Zone
R-3, but all wanted relief from the restrictive provisions of
Ordinance No. 990 so additional houses may be constructed; that
the petition was submitted by G. G. Meade and Philip C. Cain.
Mayor Phillips stated that both Mr. Meade and Mr. Cain have a
variance application on file upon which adverse recommendation
was made by the Planning Commission; that they filed an appeal and
requested the matter be set over as late as possible for a public
hearing in anticipation of the formulation of a new zone which will,
if adopted, afford the relief that they would otherwise get by reason
of variance applications; that the signers of the petition are in
somewhat similar positions and are asking for a blanket type of
relief for all people in such position, and ordered the petition
continued until January 20, 1959, at which time hearings had ~een
set on the variance application appeals of Messrs. Meade and Cain.
Councilman Camp house stated that it had been reported to him that
an item in an out-of-to\Jn newspaper stated that the Arcadia City
Council had decided to amend Ordinance No. 990; that to his knowledge
no such action had been taken by the City Council; that the Planning
Commission does have under study an R-l,5 zone with which he does not
personally agree as he feels the variance provisions are adequate,
Mayor Phillips commented that this matter had been discussed at an
unofficial meeting between the Planning Commission and the City
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Council; that views on the matter had'been expressed, but that no
official statement had been made except that it was to be studied
by the Planning Commission; and that no action has been taken by
the Council on this matter, Councilmen Balser and Jacobi agreed
that no action has been taken by the Council to date regarding the
proposed R-l.5 zone.
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Mr. Max Rumbaugh, 205 West Palm Drive, Arcadia, addressed the Council,
stating in part that he wished to comment on the incident, which has
been called a "near riot", which occurred on the evening of November
14, 1958 after a football game on the grounds of the Arcadia High School,
when the sergeant in charge of the local police, hired by the high 1
school to police the game, misinterpreted the attitude of the crowd
and called for help, to which outside police and the fire departments
responded. He continued that he represented no group, only himself;
that he is not being critical of the Arcadia police force as he feels
Arcadia has a good police force; that the fact that help was called
for was good but that he did criticise the lack of leadership and the
fact that water was turned on children who were merely standing around
watching; that the incident at no time resembled a riot; and that he
asked that Council investigate this matter so that should a riot ever
occur in the future there will be proper leadership.
Mayor Phillips stated that the Council was aware of the incident;
that a preliminary report on the matter had already been received from
the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Police Chief and that he agreed
with Mr, Rumbaugh that steps should be taken so that adequate supervision
will be had in the future,
Councilman Balser added that he also thought the incident very
unfortunate and suggested that a meeting be arranged between the
Police Chief, the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Council, to
discuss the matter before the football game of November 21, 1958.
He also commended Mr. Rumbaugh for bringing the matter before the
Counc i 1.
Councilmen Camphouse and Jacobi concurred in the above statements
and Mayor Phillips added that the school officials, the City Manager
Pro Tempore, the Arcadia and Monrovia police chiefs have already been
in consultation regarding the Friday night game coming.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY OFFICIALS
LOT SPLIT
No. 218
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The Director of Public Works advised that the application of Robert
Sheahan and Frank O. Gustafson, 1200 South Santa Anita Avenue,
having received tentative approval on Nove~er 5, 1958 pending
certain requirements; and that these requirements and provisions
having noW been complied with, it is his recommendation that this
lot split be given final approval.
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Councilman Balser moved that the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works be accepted and that Lot Split No. 218 be given final
approval, Said motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that on October 31, 1958
quotation. were received from four automotive dealers in the
immediate vicinity for station wagons with 6 cylinders (standard
transmission) and 8 cylinders (automatic transmission). That nine
automotive dealers were invited to give quotations on two station
wagons, one to be used by the Recreation Department and the other
by the Fire Department.
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That after reviewing the quotations, it is the staff recommendation
that the City acquire two six-cylinder standard transmission units
from Santa Anita Motors, Arcadia, at a net cost of $2241.81 for the
Recreation Department unit and $2201.81 for the Fire Department unit.
That in order to do so it will be necessary that the budget be
amended in the Recreation Department by $441.81 and the Fire
Department by $201.81; that the request for additional funds to
purchase these units is predicated upon increased production and
labor costs, which have subsequently been passed on to the consumer,
resulting in an increase on the quotations received in excess of the
amounts anticipated approximately nine months ago when the budget was
prepared, ' ,
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and approve the purchase of two
six-cylinder standard transmission station wagons from Santa Anita
Motors, Arcadia, one for the Recreation Department and one for the
Fire Department; that the budget be amended by transferring from the
Council Contingency Account General Fund 109.19b the sum of $441.81
to Recreation Fund Account 150-20 and $201.81 to Fire Department
Account 121-20 for the purpose of purchasing the two vehicles, and
that the current fiscal budget be amended accordingly, Councilman
Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that the subdivider of Tract
No, 24181 had, on November 15, 1958, requested an extension of time
for final map approval; that the time limit for extension of time
for final approval had expired since the tentative map of this tract
was approved by the Council on September 3, 1957; that according to
the Subdivision Map Act an extension of not exceeding one year may be
granted and that failure to record a final map within one year shall
terminate all proceedings.
A general discussion ensued and it was 'the consensus of the Council
that since the Map Act is very clear on this point and that since
the Council has never denied a request for an extension of time
when it was timely requested, that the matter be referred back to
Staff to follow the Subdivision Map Act and that the subdivider be
required to submit a new tentative map, which may be combined tentative
and final map and be required to pay a new filing fee on the new
tentative map in the amount of $41.00.
The City Manager Pro Tempore then mentioned that this same subdivider
was appealing from one of the conditions imposed on the tentative
map approval regarding planting of trees, which appeal the City
Attorney pointed out was also past due, but that since the sub-
divider will have to file a new tentative map the advisability of
tree planting may be discussed at the time he resubmits his
tentative map.
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No. 3067, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER, NEIL F. ANDERSON, TO EXECUTE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
PROVIDING COVERAGE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE SOCIAL SECURITY
AGREEMENT OF MARCH 9, 1951, DESIGNATING THE CITY }!ANAGER OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA AS THE WTHORIZED AGENT OF SAID CITY, AS TO ALL
MATTERS THEREAFTER RELATING THERETO."
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He added that this authorizes the City Manager, which includes the
Manager Pro Tempore, to execute the agreement providing coverage
under Social Security and is the first step in the integration of
SERS and OASDI.
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3067 be waived. Motion seconded by Mayor Phillips
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3067 be adopted. 1
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as fo 110ws :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1030, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, "
He added that this amendment integrates the SERS with the OASDI in
accordance with Council's prior determination.
Councilman Camp house moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1030 be waived, Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Camphouse further moved that Ordinance No. 1030 be
introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Jacobi and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
.ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney advised that the instructions accompanying
these documents contain a statement that the ordinance must be
effective prior to the action putting this into effect and that
since Council wants this to become effective January 1st, 1959, 1
according to its prior determination, this ordinance then should
be adopted some time during the month of November so that it
becomes technically effective in the month of December; therefore,
this will require an adjourned council meeting in order to
accomplish that purpose and it was decided that an adjourned
meeting would be held the following Tuesday, November 25, 1958.
Councilman Camphouse suggested that the Staff, under the direction
of Mr. Lortz, with the help of Mr. Cook, prepare the necessary
story about what the City is doing and how the workers of Arcadia
are being benefited for so little at stake, Mayor Phillips
suggested that since this matter was highly technical Mr. Larson
should also be involved,
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No, 3081
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The City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title of
Resolution No, 3081, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION
No. 2871 AND CHANGING TIm COMPENSATION OF THE ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY."
He added that the effect of this resolution is to increase the
compensation of the Assistant City Attorney to $725,00 per month;
that it is indefinite as to duration and will require are-amendment
at such time as he ceases to perform the additional duties that were
discussed earlier this evening,
Councilman Jacobi moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3081 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, -Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Jacobi further moved that Resolution No. 3081 be
adopted, with the provision that the salary increase to $725.00
be on a temporary basis until otherwise changed. Councilman
Balser seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote
as fo 110ws :
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
The City Attorney advised that in the minutes of May 7, 1957 the
City Council, pursuant to the lease with the Methodist hospital on
city owned property, authorized the borrowing of money and the
hypothecation of the lease for that purpose in order to complete
certain facilities then under construction, under an open-end
mortgage or trust deed, and to procure future advances from time to
time in a total amount not to exceed $500,000.00, That the lease
was so hypothecated and a temporary loan made at that time, the
thought being that upon completion of the facilities the matter could
then be refinanced, not with a new lender or by necessarily increasing
the amount but by a readjustment of the time payment plan, and that
that time has now arrived,
He continued that the title company has raised a technical question
as to whether or not Council's authorization for hypothecation and
advances from time to time was broad enough to extend the due date
of the existing note, which was a one-year note, to a further period
of time. He added that he thought it was certainly in the
contemplation of the then Council that it would be readjusted and
a time schedule worked out, but that as aforesaid, the minutes are
silent on that point and that he hesitated to take it upon himself
to rule that the previous authorization was broad enough to cover
an extension. If it be the Council's wish to do this, he recom-
mended that the Council, by a further motion, approve the previous
authorization of the Council to hypothecate the lease as security
for an open-end mortgage or trust deed and that same be amplified
to permit the extension of any evidence of indebtedness and the
payment thereof to a date not to exceed 25 years from the date of
such authorization except upon further authorization of the City
Council, That this will then enable the title company to issue its
policy on the revised note that will be issued under the same
open-end mortgage or trust deed,
Thereupon Councilman Camphouse moved that the recommendation of the
City Attorney be accepted and that the Council's authorization of
May 7, 1957, for the Methodist Hospital of Southern California to
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hypothecate the city lease as security under an open-end mortgage
or trust deed to secure an indebtedness to be incurred from time
to time, in an amount not to exceed a total of $500,000,00, be and
the same is hereby further amplified and amended to permit the
extension from time to time of the due date or due dates of any
instruments evidencing such indebtedness to a period or periods
not later than ~5 years from the date hereof, Councilman Jacobi
seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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Recommendation of the Personnel Board that Council extend the leave
of absence of John E. Thomas, Storekeeper in the Water Department,
from November 20, 1958 through April 10, 1959, without pay, and
designate that such leave not constitute an interruption of service.
Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Personnel Board and that a leave of absence of John E, Thomas,
Storekeeper in the Water Department, be extended from November 20,
1958 through April 10, 1959, without pay, and that such leave not
constitute an interruption of service, in accordance with Personnel
Rule IX, Section la. Councilman Camphouse seconded the motion and
it was carried unanimously,
Councilman Camphouse recommended that the Council express its
appreciation to Supervisor of the First District, Frank G. Bonelli,
on his recent stand in the matter of building additional jail
facilities in Los Angeles County. He explained that the voters of
Los Angeles County in the recent general election, having failed to
pass bonds for the construction of such jail facilities, and that
the County of Los Angeles being required to furnish adequate county
jail facilities, that rather than finance the construction of such
new additional jail facilities by increasing the already extremely
high county general tax rate, Supervisor Bonelli advocated that the
construction of the jail facilities proceed at the earliest possible
date and be given priority over the construction of a new Hall of
Records which, while needed, is not critical, nor as urgent and
vital as the construction of new county jail facilities, and that
he recommended that County Retirement Board funds, heretofore
intended to be used for the construction of said new Hall of Records,
be used to the extent available to effect the immediate construction "
of additional new county jail facilities.
Councilman Camphouse then presented and read in its entirety
Resolution No. 3082 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING SUPERVISOR FRANK G.
BONELLI. "
A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council
that Councilman Camphouse should be commended for his recommendation
and that said resolution be sent to Supervisor Bonelli.
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Councilman Camphouse then moved that Resolution No. 3082 be
adopted as read. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it
was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
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Inasmuch as the term of Roy R, Long, 946 Coronado Drive, expires
on November 26, 1958, it was moved by Councilman Camphouse that
the Council reappoint Roy R. Long as a member of the Parking
District No. 2 Commission; said term to commence November 26, 1958
and end November 25, 1961, Councilman Balser seconded the motion
and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Balser suggested that Councilman Camphouse take up with
the Planning Commission the matter of considering an expansion of the
300 foot radius now used in notifying interested persons that a zone
variance or zone change is being contemplated; also that he did not
consider newspaper advertising, while legally necessary, sufficient to
bring such matters to the attention of the people most concerned, He
added that he thought a compromise of somewhere between the present
300 foot radius and 3000 feet might be reached.
The City Attorney pointed out that the matter under study is one in
the field of public relations and that the City's present notices
conform with our ordinance and State law on the subject; that this
fuLfills the legal requirements but does not always cover the
public relations phase, so that it is proper for the Planning
Commission to consider an expansion of the required area by a
directory rather than a mandatory requirement of further or additional
notice, He also mentioned that while 3000 feet, if in a straight line,
is not very far, when it is considered on the basis of the circumference,
it covers quite a lot of area; and that while the publication of
notices and the actual mailing of notices is not very expensive, the
clerical work in obtaining all ownerships and addresses in a 3000
foot radius would involve considerable work and expense,
Councilman Balser referred to a report received for Council's
consideration from the Recreation Commission, submitted by the
Community Facilities Planners, regarding the proposed second year
development of the Wilderness Park area.
He mentioned that approximately $30,000.00 of capital money had been
spent on this area during the past year and that he would like to
have Council's comments on how far the City should go in the second
year development in order to be in a better position to discuss the
matter with the Recreation Commission at its meeting the following
night, in order that the Recreation Commission might know how to
plan for the future.
He added that he personally thought the headquarters building and
shelter at a cost of $17,500,00 is not required in the coming year,
but that other things such as rest rooms and storage building for
$4000.00, the remainder of utilities for $2500,00, outdoor cooking
facilities at $600.00 and the possible grading of a playfield mound
and pond area, turf irrigation and playfield might be considered.
A general discussion ensued, and it was the consensus of the Council
that the items mentioned by Councilman Balser were necessary.
Councilman Camphouse stated that he thought there was approximately
$12,000.00 in the recreation fund and that this would cover all the
above items with the augmentation by the Council,
Councilman Balser then requested the City Manager Pro Tempore to
telephone him the following morning and advise him as to how much
money there is now available in the Recreation fund for this purpose.
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Councilman Jacobi stated that the Chamber of Commerce had advised
him that their budget would not permit them to undertake the annual
Christmas street lighting and home decoration prize this year unless
the City came to their aid and contributed for this purpose $1075.00
for -the street lighting and $175,00 for the residential decoration
prize, a total of $1250.00, and that he recommended that the Council
contribute this sum to the Chamber of Commerce for such purpose,
It was the consensus of the Council that the money expended for
this annual event was well spent. Whereupon Councilman Jacobi
moved that the sum of $1250.00 be appropriated from Council Contingency
Fund and added to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce allocation for the
purpose of Christmas street lighting decorations in the amount of
$1075.00 and residential home decoration prize of $175.00. Motion
seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as
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AYES: Councilmen Balser, camphouse, Jacobi, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Reibold
Councilman Jacobi complained about the noise made by the rubbish
pick-up service in his neighborhood, which awakened him at 6:00 A.M.
He requested that this be brought to the attention of the rubbish
pick-up company and suggested that they be requested to not start
their rubbish pick-up in the commercial area until 7:00 A,M.
Mayor Phillips stated that a letter had been received from Earl A.
Biederman, 2530 South Santa Anita Avenue relative to two dead trees
he wished removed; that the Director of Public Works had investigated
and taken care of the matter.
Also a communication from Mrs. R. J. Schwab, 274 LeRoy Avenue relative
to the aforementioned incident at the high school, which communication
was attached to a report from the Police Chief, and that as stated
earlier in the evening, this matter is being worked on.
Also a communication from Mrs. Jeanette ~l, Bixby, 401 San Antonio
Road, relative to an injury to her child and a traffic situation,
This communication has been answered.
He also called Council's attention to the communication received
from the Manager Pro Tempore regarding the abandoned fire station
at South Baldwin Avenue and stated that this matter would be
discussed at some other time.
He also mentioned an article from the Regional Planning Commission
which he would give to the Manager Pro Tempore if anyone wished to
see it, regarding the population census over the years of Los Angeles
County. He added that it is interesting to note that Arcadia is -,
the 15th cit" in Los Angeles County; that there are some 70 now
incorporated areas; that Arcadia started here in 1910 with 696
people, jumped up to 39,000 now, 9000 in 1940, and 23,000 in 1950.
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Mayor Phillips stated that he had received a communication from
the Feather River Project Association at Los Angeles, requesting
Arcadia to participate in the Feather River Project. That he had
submitted a copy of the manual to the Councilmen at the last
meeting and had asked them to review it so that a reply could be
sent to the Association. He added that to participate in the
Association would cost the City approximately $400,00.
Councilman camphouse stated that he had been present at the Water
Association meeting last week and thought the participation
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arrangement outlined by the Association is most significant, to
wit, that the two counties (Inyo and Mono) which probably produce
most of the water for the southland, are not even represented, and
that he recommended that Arcadia should wait and see the course of
events to see what action is taken by other cities in the upper
San Gabriel Valley Association, and that he moved that Arcadia take
no action at this time.
Councilman Balser stated that he also was present at the water
meeting and agreed with Councilman Camphouse, but that he felt the
City should answer the Association and tell them that the matter is
being considered.
Mayor Phillips stated that the votes for the City of Los Angeles
would give it a preponderance of power to one area, but that
irrespective of that he thought the Upper San Gabriel Valley should
all act as one unit.
Councilman Jacobi then seconded the motion of Councilman Camphouse
to take the matter under advisement, and it was passed unanimously.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the meeting adjourn to November 25,
1958 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously.
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City Clerk
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