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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 18,1958 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PENDING AGENDA 1 VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT No. 1 (Bids) -:rrJ,\ (;,455 MINUTES 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 1. 11-18-58 445') HEARING (Improvement of Louise and LeRoy Avenues) Jj;6<Y 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. 1 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: 1 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 2. 11-18-58 HEARING (Bonholtzer) , "1 /..J., 1 HEARING (Nelson) ':i ,/ ,:::.. 1 ., ~ '158 'c: ':~' ^ '-=iLl.- I . ~~:";,; ~, 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. 3. 11-13-58 r. "15"" ~~.v HEARING (Rector) -t ',: HEARING (Robins) ({. 1~" ' 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, 1 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. 4. 11-18-58 1 1 VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT No, 1 Cont I d (Award) -:j-C\ \ '!,;1 4':160 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. 5. 11-18- 58 <1 "'61 u....1. =- . 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) IH:S'Z;::I:D -i 4'3 b 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," 1 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 6, 11-18- 58 ORDINANCE No. 1037 (Adol'~T<;'<!>"_'D J.r'iJ,..J.LJ~;l".c.. -=1-4 '-I 3 1 LL'6"~ .:Jo:~ ~ 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) 1 (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 7. 11-18-58 . (. <t<Z:63 ORDINANCE No. 1039 (Introduced) 'INDEXED. {!' 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: 1 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 8. 11-18- 58 1 RESOLUTION No. 3079 INDEXED 1 LOT SPLIT No, 219 (Tentative) INDEXED /\c 11.1 .. . ,';> ,',c;a ~--:.::\J"::t: ) 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: 9. 11-18- 58 '" ." iC'::; ~. 'U'-" LOT SPLIT No. 220 (Tentative) INDEXED 1/:';' ZONE VARIANCE (Park) INDEXED p:~~o^"':'?J""""" ZONE VARIANCE (Meade) :(:,'11 j 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. 1 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. 1 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. 10. 11-18- 58 ZONE VARIANCE (Cain) .-?fl~ . " 1 LOT SPLIT No. 220 (Rogers) , -:s'l'-:. .. 1 CALL FOR BIDS (Cast Iron Pipe, etc.) III \,\() \. , ", Qc266 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. 11. 11-18- 58 , . . 40:67 IMPROVEMENT (Huntington) INDEXED <)\~ REQUEST FOR REFUND INDEXED f"O/ . .' -v.;...... f:>-'- BUSINESS LICENSE RENEW AL x;tJ 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, 1 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: 1 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. 12, 11-18-58 PERSONNEL (Manager's Office) INDEXED R:;;f 1 COMMUNICATIONS (Water) 0"" '1;J r (Petition Second Ave.) , / '-\ c\ ' 1 .OJ ,F''''8 ':l!:-:..:.O 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 13. 11-18- 58 " "co,n ":!:.:~--.:UV 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION h\ VS 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 FINAL -f ,/~' PURCHASE OF STATION WAGONS INDEXED f'. f '(\ 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. 1 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. 14. 11-18-58 1 TRACT No, 24181 -1 ,. 1 RESOLUTION No, 3067 ." . ~ .' "'''"'JO fj;; ~ :. f/ 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." 15. 11-18- 58 '. ~ , r, '\ ....~ ~~-: 1f.JJ.. ORDINANCE No, 1030 (In t roduced) 7) '1':> 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, 16. 11-18- 58 RESOLUTION No, 3081 I!l;)EXED 1 METHODIST HOSPITAL r '-J ~ ~) Vj\ ~ 1 .1 /~ ~1~1J '::(t~,,~ 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 17. 11-18- 58 " "~3 ~ ~_~ ,1 PERSONNEL BOARD (Thomas) INDEXI;n RESOLUTION No. 3082 INDEXED RESOLUTION No. 3082 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 1 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. 1 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 18. 11-18-58 1 1 PARKING DISTRICT NO, 2 COMMISSION " " NOTICES RE PUBLIC HEARINGS (Comments Only) INDEXED WILDERNESS PARK 1 11~ ' ,;, , '1"'\1,1 "U-:....::d"11: t.' 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. 19. 11-18- 58 ,~,'l~::;;'. ~-:"",.,'l'Uo' CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Christmas Decorations) INDEXDD fI:Ul'd Y-<{b (Rubbish Pick-up Noise) (Phillips- Conununications etc. ) FEATHER RIVER PROJECT INDEXDD 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 fo 110ws : 1 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. 1 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 20. 11-18- 58 1 1 ADJOURNMENT .. ,'r<;'''' =-_, " ti 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. ATTEST: ~f/(/~ J9- Mayor City Clerk 21. 11-18-58