HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 2,1958
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
(11-18-58
and 11-25-58)
BIDS
(Improvement
of Fourth
Ave. sewers)
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HEARING
(Bard
Distr. Co.)
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HEARING
(Remmers)
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 1958
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
December 2, 1958,
The Invocation was offered by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Gerald M. O'Keefe,
Pastor of the Church of The Holy Angels.
Mayor Phillips led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
Councilman Jacobi
Councilman Balser moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 18, 1958 and the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of
November 25, 1958 be approved as submitted in writing. Councilman
Camphouse seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips announced that bids are now to be opened relative to the
improvement of Fourth Avenue; that under the 1911 Act bids received for
street improvements must be opened publicly at a regular Council meeting;
read and recorded at sa~d meeting; that they will then be given to
representatives from the Engineering Department for computation and
will be returned later in the meeting with their findings.
The City Clerk thereupon opened and read the following bid proposals:
Cameo Construction Co., Inc.
Mike Dabovich, an individual
Howard Sewer Company
M. Kordick Company
L. D. & M. Construction Co.
A. R. Milosevlch & Son
M. C. Nottingham Co. of So. Cal.
$5095.00
3768.20
4176.00
3146.00
3415.00
3898.00
4551. 20
Mayor Phillips then inquired if any representatives of the bidding
firms were present, and if so, did the bids as read properly represent
their bids. Upon receiving an affirmative reply he requested Mr. Leslie
Talley of the Engineering Department to retire and proceed to compile
the bids, and to return l?ter in the evening with his calculations.
Mayor Phillips stated that at the regular Council meeting of November
18, 1958 the application of the Bard Distribution Company via
Secretary Oscar Robins, for a business permit to install four skill
game machines at the Santa Anita Bowling Alley at 176 Las Tunas Drive,
had been taken under advisement for a staff report to be submitted
covering the locations, number of machines in the City, etc. He also
mentioned that the Council had just been handed additional information
and data in support of the application from the law firm of S. R.
Levine, attorney for the applicant.
Mayor Phillips stated that the report had not as yet been prepared by
the staff and in the absence of the City Attorney, this matter would be
continued to the next regular Council meeting.
Application of Richard J, Remmers for a permit to operate a second-
hand store, used furniture and appliances only, at 175 West Live Oak
Avenue, Arcadia. The City Clerk reported that the applicant had been
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Hearing
Continued)
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PETITION
(Annexation
No. 17-A
Southwest
Arcadia
Inhabited)
'1 '3(0
RESOLUTION
No. 3083
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investigated by the Police Department which found no local record.
Applicant proposes to be open Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M. and the property is located in Zone C-2. The City Clerk
reported that there were no communications on file.
Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open and asked to hear first from
the applicant or from anyone wishing to speak in favor of the
application.
Applicant Richard J. Remmers stated that he lives at 5640 Gracewood
Avenue, Arcadia; that he had nothing to add to his application except
that he would handle nice merchandise, no jewelry or used clothing;
that it would not be a junk store, but strictly used furniture and
appliances; that the property is located next to the corner property on I
the old Spaulding place. Upon questioning, he stated that he had
previously sold real estate and automobiles, this being his first ventur
in furniture. Upon further questioning, he stated that there would not
be room to reside in the premises and to use them as a store, and that
he intended to use the residence only as a used furniture store and to
reside elsewhere.
It was brought out that C-2 properties are automatically in Fire Zone 1
and that the requirements for residential construction do not meet the
requirements for commercial buildings in Fire Zone 1.
There being no other person desiring to be heard, Councilman Reibold
moved, seconded by Councilman Balser and unanimously carried, that the
hearing be closed.
Upon questioning, the Assistant City Attorney stated that zoning is not
an issue in this matter as the property involved is in Zone C-2, which
permits retail stores and businesses. That the matter is before the
Council because Ordinance No. 737, as amended by Ordinance No. 823,
requires a permit from the Council for second-hand stores, but com-
pliance with fire zone regulations is an item to be considered in such
an application. That while a nonconforming building may lawfully be
continued, it cannot be structurally altered without the granting of
proper variances, and the mere continuation of the building itself
does not permit a change of occupancy to a more hazardous use.
Motion by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and
unanimously carried that the requested permit be denied.
The City Clerk presented and read the certification of the Registrar
of Voters of Los Angeles County (Benjamin S. Hite) and herself, of
the signatures on the petition filed on November 12, 1958 for the
proposed annexation to the City (Annexation No. l7-A Southwest Arcadia
Inhabited). She added that the area has 549 registered voters, 25%
being needed which would be 138 and that they found 203 qualified
signatures, which is sufficient.
Whereupon the Assistant City Attorney presented, discussed and read I
the title of Resolution No. 3083, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION IN CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY
CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS RESIDING IN SAID
TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER OR NOT SAID TERRITORY SHALL BE
ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE WHEN AND
WHERE ANY PERSON OWNING REAL PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH TERRITORY MAY APPEAR
BEFORE SAID CITY COUNCIL AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH TERRITORY SHOULD NOT
BE SO ANNEXED (ANNEXATION NO, l7-A, SOUTHWEST ARCADIA INHABITED)."
He added that the time fixed for the holding of a special election
is March 24, 1959; that the boundaries of the territory proposed to
be annexed are described in said resolution; and that 8:00 P,M. on
January 6, 1959 has been set as the time set for hearing objections
to the election, at which time any owner of property within the
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RESOLUTION
No. 3084
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ORD!NANCE
No, 1039
(Adopted)
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described territory may make a written protest against the annexation
of said territory and at said time set for hearing protests the City
Council shall hear and pass upon all protests so made. That if more
than 50% of the property o'<ners protest, the proceedings will cease at
that point.
Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3083 be waived, Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Councilman Balser further moved that Resolution No. 3083 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
The Assistant City Attorney presented, discussed and read the title
of Resolution No. 3084, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING APPLICATION FOR A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE USE FOR PARKING PURPOSES OF PROPERTY AT 1150
WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD.
He added that this resolution puts into effect Council's determination
of November 18, 1958, at which time they accepted Planning Commission's
Resolution No. 314 recommending denial of the application without
prejudice.
Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3084 be waived. Said motion seconded by Councilman
Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3084 be adopted,
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
The Assistant City Attorney presented for the second time, discussed
and read 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 NEW SECTION NO.3-A."
He added that this is in accordance with Council's determination to
name the recreation area on the north side of the City "Wilderness
Park."
Councilman Balser moved that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1039 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Councilman Balser further moved that Ordinance No, 1039 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
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LOT SPLIT
No. 221
(Tentative)
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LOT SPLIT
No. 222
(Tentative)
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LOT SPLIT
No. 223
(Tentative)
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ZONE
VARIANCES
AYES, Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Marc Harris, 1930 South Second Avenue - Planning Commission
recommendation for approval subject to the following specified
conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Provide a sewer lateral to parcell.
3. Dedicate 12 feet for the future widening of Second Ave.
4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
5. Widen the driveway approach and the driveway on, Parcel 2.
6. Construct a driveway approach and widen the driveway on Parcell.
7. Remove a shed attached to the garage to clear the new lot line.
8. Construct a new garage on Parcell.
9. Install a new water service and meter for Parcell and
separate the water systems between the 2 lots.
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The DiI'ector of Public Works advised that this lot is 120 feet wide by
198.5 feet deep and now is improved with two houses, side by side, at
the front building line; that the request is to divide the property
into two lots being 55 feet and 65 feet wide; that the proposed new
lots are less than the required width and narrower than the majority
of the surrounding lots, but contain more than the required area; and
that due to the fact that both lots are now improved with houses,
the condi.tion on the street will not be changed.
Councilman Camphouse commented that he did not approve of such
narrow 10r50
Councilman Rei.bold moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Conunission and that Lot Split No. 221 be given
tentative approval subject to the abov~ specified conditions. Motion
seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried by the Aye votes ,of
Councilmen Balser, Reibold and Mayor Phillips and the Naye vote of
Councilman Camphouse.
Arcadia-Monrovia Realty" 1115-1121 Louise Avenue.
Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the
fol10wirlg specified conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
3. Deposit $50.00 for installation of street lights.
Robin E. Beck1.'ith, 2432 South Sixth Avenue
Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to the
following specified conditions:
1. File a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Make. sati,sfactory arrangements with the Edison Company for the
re-location of a power pole and anchor.
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COllnc,j,lman Camphouse moved that the Council accept, the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and that Lot Splits No's 222 - Arcadia-
Monrovia Realty and 223 - Robin E. Beckwith, be given tentative
approval subject to the above specified conditions. Motion seconded
by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously.
Mayor Phillips declared that since no action can be taken until time
for appeal elapses (December 5, 1958) the following items will be held'
over until the next Council meeting December 16, 1958:
7- l/t..,) ~ Zone Variance - Foothill Jewish Community
:;;.; "'? - Zone Variance - Tony Panzich
:;<//!,w _Zone Variance - Lillie Vetter.
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TRACT
No. 21215
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PROPOSED
ARCADIA
AVENUE
OPENING
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ORDINANCE
No. 1040
(Adopted)
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Recommendation of the Planning Commission that final map of Tract
No. 21215, located on the westerly extension of Santa Anita Terrace,
and consisting of 10 lots, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1, Remove all existing buildings within the tract except the
dwelling on Lot 9. Remove the garage portion of this
dwelling to provide clearance from the lot line, and add
the garage at an approved location. This existing house
will have a non-conforming rear yard. No additional house
to be placed on this lot.
2. Provide rear line easements for utility lines.
3. Dedicate Lot 11 to the City to control future extension.
4. Install all street improvements as required by the Subdivision
Ordinance.
5, Pay all required fees and deposits as follows:
22 Street trees @ ,5.00 ea. $110,00
2 Street lights @ 150.00 ea. 300,00
10 lots recreation fee @ 25.00 ea. 250.00
6. City to dedicate Lot 13, Tract No. 24031 for street purposes.
7. Any future extension of this street must provide another access.
Councilman Reibold moved that the City Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve and accept final map of Tract
No. 21215 subject to the terms and conditions specified above; that
the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse
in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and affix the
corporate seal of said City. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse
and carried unanimously.
The Director of Public Works advised that the Planning Commission has
been informed that an application for a building permit for a 40 unit
apartment house at 602 Fairview Avenue has been filed with the
Building Department; that the plot plan accompanying the application
shows that the entire lot will be occupied by the project, with
carports located immediately adjacent to the rear lot line.
He continued that for some months the rezoning of property on the
north side of Duarte Road has been under consideration by the City
Council and the Planning Commission; that the Planning Commission
by Resolution No. 299 has recommended certain rezoning, conditioned
upon the opening of Arcadia Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Holly
Avenue; and that the staff at this time is making a study and
estimate of cost of the project. That if the proposed apartment house
at 602 Fairview Avenue is constructed as planned, the opening of the
street will be seriously affected.
That it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City
Council take appropriate emergency action to prevent the construction
of the apartment house for a reasonable time to allow the completion
of the study now under way.
Whereupon the Assistant City Attorney presented, discussed and read
in its entirety Ordinance No. 1040, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
DWELLINGS AND STRUCTURES UPON CERTAIN LOTS AND PORTIONS OF LOTS
IN SAID CITY."
He added that this was an emergency Ordinance which would become
effective immediately upon its adoption. That from that date and
continuing for a six month period construction of dwellings or
structures on the property described in said Ordinance would be
prohibited.
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ZONE
VARIANCE
(Kovanen)
Ul/7
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BID RESULTS
(Cas t Iron
Water Pipe &
Fittings)
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Councilman Balser moved that Ordinance No, 1040 be adopted. Motion
seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
The Director of Public Works stated that on November 18, 1958, just
prior to the adoption of Resolution No. 3078, which would have
approved the application of Fred Kovanen for a zone variance to
permit the installation and use of mechanical equipment at 1414
South Baldwin Avenue in an existing hand auto laundry, a Mr. Vincent
Rizzo had protested, stating he had not received a notice of said
variance request. That at that time Council had requested a staff
report as to the mailing of notices.
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He then referred to a staff report which had been submitted to
Council; that the application of Mr. Kovanen was filed on
August 27, 1958; that 26 notices were mailed, first class postage,
August 29, 1958 to owners within 300 feet, including a notice to
Mr. Rizzo, and none was returned by the postal department.
A general discussion ensued. Mayor Phillips asked for and received
a show of hands from the audience as to how many persons were present
to oppose the granting of the variance.
Councilman Camphouse then said that he felt, in deference to those
who did not have an opportunity to be heard, and the fact that there
may be some points worthy of consideration, that Council should return
this matter to the Planning Commission, either for an amendment to
the resolution or whatever changes are necessary. He added that
the public should, however, understand that Council must follow its
prerequisite of hearing arguments on matters brought before them but
that new evidence must first be heard by the Planning Commission.
He also mentioned that the Planning Commission acted in good faith
at their last meeting when they instructed the protestants in this
matter to appear before the Council as the Planning Commission at
that time was not cognizant of what action Council intended taking
in the matter. Mayor Phillips agreed with Councilman Camphouse as
to the public being informed several times. that new evidence must
,
first come up before the Planning Commission.
Mayor Phillips offered the suggestion of notices being sent by
registered mail or certified mail so that a return receipt will
show the signature of the person receiving the notice. This
suggestion received the approval of the Councilmen,
Councilman Camphouse then moved that this matter be returned to the
Planning Commission for rehearing, specifically because in the
opinion of the Council it feels that not all persons were heard
relative to the subject, and that there is some reasonable area in
which notification could be improved, and on that basis Council
feels justified in referring this matter back to the Planning
Commission. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously,
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Mayor Phillips requested Planning Commissioner Mr. Frank Vachon,
to carry this message to the Planning Commission.
The City Manager Pro Tempore reported the following bids were
received for the purchase of cast iron water pipe and cast iron
fittings:
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CALL FOR BIDS
(Cement Mortar
Lining)
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COMPLETION
OF WORK
(Camco
Construction)
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United States Pipe and Foundry Co.
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co.
$18,621.44
$19,047.54
Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore and Water
Superintendent that the contract for the purchase of the
cast iron pipe and cast iron fittings be awarded to the low
bidder, United States Pipe and Foundry Company, in the amount
of $18,621.44,
Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water Superintendent and that
United States Pipe and Foundry Company be awarded the contract for the
purchase of cast iron pipe and cast iron fittings, in the amount of
$18,621.44, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
a contract in accordance therewith in form approved by the City
Attorney, and that other bid deposits be returned. Said motion
seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water
Superintendent that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
for the cement mortar lining of the 20 inch water main in Second Ave.
from Duarte Road to the St. Joseph Reservoir in conformance with
submitted plans and specifications. This work and the appropriation
therefor is provided for in the current budget, Water Reserve and
Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 1,
Councilman Balser moved that the Council accept the recommendation of
the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water Superintendent; that the
plans and specifications be approved as submitted; that the City Clerk
be authorized to call for bids for the cement mortar lining of the
20 inch water main in Second Avenue from Duarte Ro~~ to the St. Joseph
Reservoir in conformance with said plans and specifications; said
work and the appropriation therefor being provided for in the current
budget, Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund, Major Projects, Item 1;
said bids to be returned December 15, 1958 at 11:00 o'clock A.M.
and acted upon by the Council at the regular meeting of Tuesday,
December 16, 1958, Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously.
Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water
Superintendent that the City Council accept the work under contract
with the Cameo Construction Company for the installation of
approximately 5485 feet of twelve-inch cast iron water pipe in
Baldwin Avenue from Duarte Road to Palm Drive in the amount of
$27,750.00 as satisfactorily fulfilled, and authorize payment to the
contractor of 90% of the contract amount or $24,975.00, and at the
expiration of the 35 day time limit prescribed, the payment of the
lO% balance, which is $2,775,00, and also the release of the faithful
performance and labor and material bonds.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council approve the
recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore and the Water
Superintendent, accept the work under contract with the Camco
Construction Company for the installation of approximately 5485
feet of twelve-inch cast iron water pipe in Baldwin Avenue from
Duarte Road to Palm Drive, authorize payment to the contractor of
90% of the contract amount of $27,750.00, or $24,975,00, and at the
expiration of the 35 day time limit prescribed, authorize payment
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CROSS GUTTER
(Construction)
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LIBRARY
BOARD
(Grace Clark)
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RESOLUTION
No. 3086
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of the 10% balance, or $2,775.00, and also authorize the release of
the faithful performance and labor and material bonds. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
The Director of Public Works
proposals have been received
construction on Alice Street
Avenue:
advised that the following informal
for pavement removal and cross gutter
immediately easterly of Santa Anita
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W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc.
Raymond R. Dollar
Louis Lopez
H. M. Keller, rnc.
$ 820.60
869.90
1132,00
2310.00
Recommendation of Director of Public Works that the Council
authorize such work and the transfer of the sum of $850.00 from
the Council Contingency Fund 109,19B to Account 132.21.
Councilman Reibold moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and authorize the work described
above and that a transfer in the sum of $850,00 be made from Council
Contingency Fund 109.19B to Account 132.21. Councilman Balser
seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees that a 2~% increase
be made in the salary of the City Librarian, Grace Clark, effective
as of November I, 1958.
Councilman Camphouse commented that he was in favor of said
recommendation but that the increase could not be made retroactive
to a period beyond the pay period in which the action takes place.
He then moved that the Council ,approve the recommendation of the
Library Board and that the salary of the City Librarian, Grace Clark,
be increased 2~% as of December 1, 1958, and that the amount of
$113.00 be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to Account
No. 160-1 for such purpose. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion
and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
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Whereupon the Assistant City Attorney presented, discussed and read
the title of Resolution No. 3086, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO, 3031 BY CHANGING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY LIBRARIAN."
Councilman Camphouse moved that
Resolution No. 3086 be waived.
Balser and carried on roll call
the reading of the
Motion seconded by
vote as follows:
full body of
Councilman
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
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CHRISTMAS
TREE SALE
(DeMo lay and
Boys'
Christian
League)
INDF,XED
(1'~10!.'/
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POLICE
PERSONNEL
(Race
Season)
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(Bonho 1 tzer,
Nelson,
Rector)
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Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3086 be
adopted. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
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Recommendation of the City Manager Pro Tempore that approval be
given the request of the Arcadia Chapter, Order of DeMolay, to sell
Christmas trees at 140 East Duarte Road, Arcadia, from December 3
to December 24, 1958, and the Boys' Christian League to sell
Christmas trees between December 8 and December 25, 1958, at the
northwest corner of Live Oak Avenue and Fourth Avenue.
Councilman Balser moved that Section 18 of Ordinance 737 as amended
by Ordinance 823 be waived, and that permission be granted the
Arcadia Chapter, Order of DeMolay, to sell Christmas trees at 140
East Duarte Road, Arcadia from December 3 to December 24, 1958, and
to the Boys' Christian League to sell Christmas trees at the northwest
corner of Live Oak Avenue and Fourth Avenue between December 8 and
December 25, 1958. Motion seconded by Councilman Camphouse and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that he had received a report
from Chief of Police R. S. 3eares outlining the proposed arrangements
for handling traffic in connection with the 1958-59 Thoroughbred
Racing Season, commencing December 26, 1958 and continuing through
March 11, 1959; and that he recommended that the Council approve
the proposed budget of $51,572.80 and that the operating budget
for 1958-59 be amended by appropriating $51,572.80 from Unappropriated
Surplus in the General Fund to Account No. 120-3A.
Councilman Camphouse moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager Pro Tempore; approve the proposed budget received
from the Chief of Police R, S. Seares, outlining the arrangements for
handling traffic in connection with the 1958-59 Thoroughbred Racing
Season, commencing December 26, 1958 and continuing through March 11,
1959; authorize the amendment of the 1958-59 operating budget by the
appropriation of $51,572.80 from Unappropriated Surplus in the
General Fund to Account No, 120-3A. Councilman Reibold seconded
the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
Request of City Clerk to refund the following unused portions of
investigation fees deposited in connection with applications for
business permits:
John L. Bonholtzer
1001 Briarcliff Road, Monrovia
$19.50
Justin P. Nelson
11424~ Calvert, North Hollywood
$18.37
Lillian C. Rector
819 Montrose Ave., South Pasadena
$18.37
Councilman Reibold moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to refund the sum of $19.50 to John L. Bonholtzer,
1001 Briarcliff Road, Monrovia; the sum of $18.37 to Justin p,
Nelson, 11424~ Calvert, North Hollywood; and the sum of $18.37
to Lillian C. Rector, 819 Montrose Ave., South Pasadena, being
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the unused portions of investigation fees deposited in connection
with their applications for business permits. Councilman Camphouse
seconded the motion and it was carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
BUSINESS
LICENSE
RENEWALS
Application of, P. G. Calvert (Bernie Knows - Racing Selections), 334
, Wild Rose, Monrovia, and Milton A. Bradley (Turfcraft Publications),
10..) 610 South Broadway, Room 830" Los Angeles, for renewal of business
\ licenses for the sale of tip sheets during the forthcoming 1958-59
,p'- racing season.
Motion made by Councilman Balser that the Council approve the
applications of P. G, Calvert (Bernie Knows - Racing Selections),
334 Wild Rose, Monrovia, and Milton A. Bradley (Turfcraft Publications)
610 South Broadway, Los Angeles, for renewals of their business
licenses 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 Reibold and
carried unanimously.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(a)
Communication from the State Division of Highways dated November
20, 1958, regarding meeting to be held in the Pasadena City
College Auditorium on December 22, 1958 at 1:30 P.M. regarding
additional location studies for 6.5 miles of the Foothill
Freeway from Orange Grove Avenue in the City of Pasadena to
approximately 1500 feet east of Michillinda Avenue in the
City of Arcadia,
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Mayor Phillips suggested that the City Manager Pro Tempore, or
someone else represent the City for informational purposes at this
meeting, and ordered the communication filed,
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(b) Mayor Phillips read a communication received from the Arcadia
INDEXED Health and Sanitation Commission, stating in part that said
Commission recommended that the City Council urge the Los
Angeles County Agricultural Department, Livestock Division,
and the Los Angeles County Health Department, Sanitation
Division, to enforce more strictly laws governing sanitation
at the Goldring hog ranch located at 11839 East Clark Street
in County territory.
A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council
that the first step would be to advise the above two agencies of
the problem of this ranch, urging them to investigate the matter and
to use whatever legal means are at their disposal, and that if the
situation did not improve, that the Council would then adopt a
resolution for submission to said authorities,
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Mayor Phillips thereupon moved that the Staff draft letters to the
appropriate bodies, said letters to be addressed jointly, with a
copy to Supervisor Frank Bonelli, encompassing the situation as
discussed, Councilman Reibold seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimously,
(c) Mayor Phillips commented that a communication had been
received from Eunice M. Verner, 401 LeRoy Avenue; that all the
Councilmen had received copies of said letter and that it also
was printed in the Arcadia Tribune, He added that he thought
such letters help to point out sometimes some things the Council
mayor may not be doing wrongly or rightly, He then ordered the
letter filed.
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(d)
Mayor Phillips stated that the following communications had
also been received regarding water rates:
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William O. Riddle, 2108 South Santa Anita Avenue
Gordon S. Eberly, 31 South Second Avenue
Mildred McFarland, 2310 South Eighth Avenue
Ruth M. Browning, 1146 Cortez Road
Also a communication from Wm. G. Clevenger, 94 Ontare Road,
regarding the recent high school incident.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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No, 220
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Mayor Phillips announced that this was the time reserved for those
in the audience who desired to address the Council.
Mrs. Margaret T. Rogers, 1919 South Second Avenue, addressed the
Council, stating in 'part that it was not possible to comply with
Council's determination of November 18, 1958 relative to condition
5 imposed on her requested lot split, said condition being to move
the easterly lot line of Parcel 1 ten feet to the east, making
parcel 1 92 feet in width instead of 82 feet; that the remodeling
she proposed to do on her house will necessitate all the land
available on parcel 2.
Whereupon Councilman Camphouse stated that in view of the fact
that the requested lot split meets the necessary minimum footage
requirements that he moved that the Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as originally submitted, and that
tentative approval be given Lot Split No. 220, subject to the
original specified conditions as follows:
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.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
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NO, 3085
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The Director of Public Works stated that the Engineering Department
had computed the bids received, opened and read earlier that evening
relative to the improvements of Fourth Avenue, and that he recom-
mended Council award the contract for the improvements as
described in said contract to the low bidder, M. Kordick Company,
in the amount of $3146,00,
Whereupon the Assistant City Attorney presented, discussed and
read the title of Resolution No, 3085, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AWARDING CONTRACT TO
IMPROVE FOURTH AVENUE IN THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO. 3061."
Councilman Camphouse moved that
Resolution No. 3085 be waived.
Balser and carried on roll call
the reading of the
Motion seconded by
vote as follows:
full body of
Councilman
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
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TURF CLUB
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Councilman Camphouse further moved that Resolution No. 3085 be
adopted, Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Balser, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Jacobi
The Director of Public Works advised that in compliance with a
request from the Los Angeles Turf Club, traffic directional signs
had been established to be used along Huntington Drive and Colorado
Place during the 1958-59 Race Season. He displayed miniature copies
of the proposed signs and explained that these signs would be
attached to steel pipes cemented in the ground below grade, thus not
interfering with mowing and maintenance operations of the planting
on Huntington Drive, and that such signs would be posted and removed
at the sole expense of the Turf Club.
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The City Controller advised Council regarding a recent proposed
purchase of trucks for the City; that it was an informal type of
bidding; that he had received two quotations, one of which had not
been received at the specified time; and that it would be his
recommendation to negotiate with both dealers on an equitable basis.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Controller carry out
his recommendation and negotiate an equitable purchase between the
two bidders.
The Director of Public Works inquired if the Council would give
consideration and thought to a modification or amendment of Ordinance
No. 1003, particularly section 4 thereof, which section provides
that in Zones C-O through M-l, whenever property is improved by
construction or addition exceeding 50% of the reasonable value of
such existing structure that concurrently therewith sidewalk, curb
and gutters must be installed.
He cited as an example the hardship worked in a case such as that
of the person leasing the west side of Santa Anita Avenue northerly
of Santa Clara Avenue, where the property owner is the Pacific
Electric Railway, and where it leased on a 30-day basis to a
person intending to occupy only about 80 feet of this particular
property which has a frontage of approximately 400 feet. That
under the present section 4 of Ordinance No. 1003 he would be
required to improve with the curb, gutters and sidewalk, the entire
400 feet of the property fronting on the street.
A general discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Council
that the above condition was beyond the intent of the Ordinance,
and that some relief should be afforded in such situations. The
Assistant City Attorney commented that he thought an amendment to
the ordinance could be worked out to alleviate such hardships.
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Councilman Camphouse referred to a situation on the east end of
Doshier Avenue. A subdivision map indicates future street
opening; but since this has not been done he was of the opinion
that it might be advisable to have a legal opinion, the potential
use and the fair market value in a report to be prepared by the
staff, with which the Council concurred.
Councilman Balser inquired as to the status of a study he had
requested sometime ago regarding deed restriction expiration dates.
Planning Commissioner Vachon replied that the matter was currently
being studied and that every effort is being made to comply with
Councilman Balser's request.
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Mayor Phillips inquired of Councilman Balser ~s:~e status of
the study being made on procedures, Councilma being the ~
Chairman of the committee on the matter. Councilman Balser replied ~
that unfortunately, he had nothing beneficial to report at this time~'
for the reason that this matter requires the services of the Director?-7
of Public Works, the City Attorney, as well as the members of the ~ n7
Planning Commission, and that as yet the Director of Public Works 1j "-
was unable to devote sufficient time to the study. The Director "
of Public Works commented that he had done some work on the matter.' :
but that he had nothing factual as yet to report. ,J
Mayor Phillips stated that a communication had been received from
Brooks and Miller, Civil Engineers in Duarte, asking that they be
hired to provide specifications, plans, etc. for the flood control
projects in the $225,000,000 bond issue. He added that for the
information of the Director of Public Works the City had several
years ago hired a firm of civil engineers to do exactly this so
that the City would be ready for the flood control work, and that
he thought the work Brooks and Miller desired to do has already been
done.
The Director of Public Works stated that preliminary work has been
done, and that Brooks and Miller had contacted him on several
occasions as have numerous other firms, to draw up the actual
construction plan for the City of Arcadia; that as yet, however,
the County Flood Control District has not sent him the design
criteria, the hydrological studies that they wish actually made,
and submitted, and the usual forms, and also the contracts they
will have with the City of Arcadia for the performance of these
duties and for the payment thereof; and that until those are forth-
coming, he had not wished to go ahead with this per se because he
felt the City should not be committed for something for which it
would not be repaid by the County Flood Control.
Mayor Phillips advised that a letter had been received from
Frank G, Bonelli, Supervisor, First District, thanking the Council
for the Resolution sent to him commending him on his suggestion
regarding the financing of the Los Angeles County jail facilities,
Mayor Phillips advised that the Arboretum Staff had sent an
invitation to the City Council inviting neighbors and friends of
the Arboretum to their Third Annual Christmas Open House on
December 14, 1958 from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. He requested the City
Clerk to circulate this invitation,
Mayor Phillips stated that an invitation addressed to the Mayor
and the Council had been received from the Mayor of the City of
Santa Monica to attend the opening of the Santa Monica Nativity
Play, to be held at the new Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on
December 19, 1958 at 8:30 P.M.
Mayor Phillips advised that an invitation had been received from
the Arcadia Golf Course, 11506 East Live Oak, Arcadia, inviting
him and the Council to its official opening on December 21,
1958 at 2:00 P.M.
Mayor Phillips stated that a communication had been received from
Gene Johnston, Hermosa Beach, making inquiry regarding a coordinator
of tax assessments with the Los Angeles County Assessor's office,
Mayor Phillips moved
Councilman Camphouse
that the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded
and carried unanimoM ___
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